Dec 13 (Reuters) - Monsanto (NYSE:MON) Co MON.N :
* Monsanto shareowners approve merger with Bayer (DE:BAYGN)
* About 99 pct of all votes cast were voted in favor of merger
* Under terms of merger agreement, Monsanto shareowners will receive $128 per share in cash at closing of merger
* Close of transaction expected by end of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: MON.N
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