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
Customer and Supplier Q+A
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Does this change anything in the near-term? |
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In the near term, it is business as usual. There are no changes to your
commercial contacts, contracting, customer service, etc. |
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When the transaction closes and as the integration occurs, there could be some
changes in day-to-day operations, but overall we view this combination as an
opportunity to provide a better product portfolio, provide a single source for
products, and increase the innovation of our offerings. |
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We will work to maintain our high standards of customer and supplier relationships |
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How will this affect my current contract and/or pending orders with Corn Products? |
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This transaction does not impact your current contract or pending orders with Corn
Products. |
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If I am also a customer of Bunge, will I be able to place a joint order going forward? |
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We anticipate that one of the benefits of this combination will be improved service
for customers, and this includes serving as single source for a broad portfolio of
products. |
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As the integration planning moves forward, we will work with our sales and
distribution teams to ensure the best processes and systems to put in place after
closing. |
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If I am also a customer of Bunge, which sales contact should I use going forward? |
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In the near-term, please contact your current sales representative. As the
integration planning moves forward, we will be working with the experienced sales
teams of both companies to design the best processes and systems to serve our
customers following the closing. Should your contact change, we will communicate that
to you. |
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When will the two companies be fully integrated and operational? |
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Once the transaction is complete, the combined company will work to
become fully integrated as quickly as possible. However, it is too soon to put a
timetable forward. The integration will be a careful and deliberate process. |
Corn Products/Bunge
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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.