Corn Products/Bunge
Filed by Corn Products International, Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: Corn Products International, Inc.
Commission File No.: 001-13397
Employee Talking Points
Corn wet milling is a natural next step for Bunge
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The acquisition of Corn Products is consistent with Bunges growth strategy of entering
complementary value chains in which they can leverage their expertise and operations to
succeed |
Corn Products and Bunge and are a good fitthey complement each other commercially, geographically
and operationally
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The transaction will create a stronger company that offers customers a broader product
portfolio and better customer service |
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The companies service some common customer groups, including food
processing, bakery, animal feed and others |
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The combined company will have additional opportunity for growth in important
geographies |
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Core geographies where both companies have significant operations,
such as North America, Brazil and Argentina |
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And other geographies where the companies can leverage each others
operations to enter or expand (Corn Products in India, China and Southeast Asia;
Bunge in Mexico, South America and Africa) |
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Opportunities will exist to generate greater value from existing operations.
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Improved logistics, risk management |
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Enhanced product development and innovation |
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Shared distribution |
No significant changes in operations are anticipated
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We understand Bunges goal to be to create a larger, stronger and more diverse company
with more opportunities for the enterprise and its employees |
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Some synergies in administrative functions are anticipated, but no closures of
industrial operations are expected as a direct result of the combination |
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Corn Products will retain operational HQ in Chicago area and keep its name |
Stay focused on existing goals, customers and operations
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The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year |
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Until then, operations, customer relationships, policies and procedures will continue
as normal |
Integration will be handled openly and fairly
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An integration team composed of representatives from both companies will be
established. It will begin the careful and deliberate process of planning the best and
most efficient organizational structure |
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We will follow our core values of respect and integrity, and will keep you informed of
major decisions |
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We encourage you to visit our Web site |
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Forward Looking
Statements
This material contains forward-looking statements, including, among other statements, statements
regarding the proposed merger between Corn Products International, Inc. and Bunge Limited, and the
anticipated consequences and benefits of such transaction. Statements made in the future tense,
and words such as anticipate, expect, project, continue, believe, plan, estimate,
intend, will, may and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. These statements are based on current expectations, but are subject to certain risks
and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are beyond the control of Corn
Products and Bunge.
Relevant risks and uncertainties include those referenced in Corn Products and Bunges filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) which can be obtained as described in
Additional Information below. Risks and uncertainties relating to the proposed merger include:
required regulatory approvals may not be obtained in a timely manner, if at all; the proposed
merger may not be consummated; the anticipated benefits of the proposed merger, including
synergies, may not be realized; and the integration of Corn Products operations with those of
Bunge may be materially delayed or may be more costly or difficult than expected. These risks and
uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by
the forward-looking statements, and therefore should be carefully considered. Corn Products
assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or
future events or developments.
Additional Information
This material is not a substitute for the joint proxy statement/prospectus and any other documents
Corn Products International, Inc. and Bunge Limited intend to file with the SEC in connection with
the proposed merger. Investors and securityholders are urged to carefully read the joint proxy
statement/prospectus regarding the proposed merger when it becomes available, because it will
contain important information. The joint proxy statement/prospectus will be, and other documents
filed or to be filed by Corn Products and Bunge with the SEC are or will be, available free of
charge at the SECs web site (www.sec.gov), by accessing Corn Products website at
www.cornproducts.com under the tab Investors and then under the heading Financial Reports and
then under the heading SEC Filings and from Corn Products by directing a request to Corn Products
International, Inc., 5 Westbrook Corporate Center Westchester, IL 60154, Attention: Investor
Relations, and by accessing Bunges website at www.bunge.com under the tab About Bunge and then
under the heading Investor Information and from Bunge by directing a request to Bunge Limited, 50
Main Street, White Plains, NY 10606, Attention: Investor Relations.
Neither Corn Products nor Bunge is currently engaged in a solicitation of proxies from the
securityholders of Corn Products or Bunge in connection with the proposed merger. If a proxy
solicitation commences, Corn Products, Bunge and their respective directors, executive officers and
other employees may be deemed to be participants in such solicitation. Information about Corn
Products directors and executive officers is available in Corn Products proxy statement, dated
April 4, 2008, for its 2008 annual meeting of stockholders and in Corn Products most recent filing
on Form 10-K. Information about Bunges directors and executive officers is available in Bunges
proxy statement, dated April 16, 2008, for its 2008 annual meeting of shareholders and in Bunges
most recent filing on Form 10-K. Additional information about the interests of potential
participants will be included in the joint proxy statement/prospectus when it becomes available.