Dec 13 (Reuters) - Monsanto (NYSE:MON) Co:
* Monsanto shareowners approve merger with Bayer (DE:BAYGN)
* 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
* About 99% of all votes cast, on November 7, 2016, record date for special meeting, were voted in favor of merger Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: MON.N