The transaction remains subject to the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions, including receipt of non-U.S. regulatory clearances, as well as approval by the shareholders of both companies. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2008.
About Bunge Limited
Bunge Limited (www.Bunge.com, NYSE: BG) is a leading global agribusiness
and food company founded in 1818 and headquartered in
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains 'forward-looking statements' regarding the proposed merger between Bunge and Corn Products. 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 Bunge and Corn Products. Relevant risks and uncertainties include those referenced in Bunge's and Corn Products' 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 will 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. Bunge assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events or developments.
Additional Information
This news release is not a substitute for the preliminary joint proxy
statement/prospectus or any other documents that Bunge and Corn Products have
filed or will file with the SEC in connection with the proposed merger.
Investors and securityholders are urged to carefully read the preliminary
joint proxy statement/prospectus and any other relevant documents filed or to
be filed by Bunge or Corn Products, including the definitive joint proxy
statement/prospectus when it becomes available, because they contain or will
contain important information. The preliminary joint proxy
statement/prospectus is, and other documents filed or to be filed by Bunge and
Corn Products with the SEC are or will be, available free of charge at the
SEC's web site (www.sec.gov), by accessing Bunge's 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,
Bunge, Corn Products and their respective directors, executive officers
and other employees may be deemed to be participants in a solicitation of
proxies from the securityholders of Bunge or Corn Products in connection with
the proposed merger. Information about Bunge's directors and executive
officers is available in Bunge's proxy statement, dated
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