This document provides an overview and summary from Carl Casale, Executive Vice President of Monsanto, at the UBS Best of Americas Conference on September 20, 2007. It discusses trends in global agricultural production, Monsanto's opportunities to maximize growth, developments in U.S. corn and cotton markets, and the potential for expansion of biotech traits internationally. Key points include rapid adoption of biotech traits creating increased opportunities, a new 8-gene corn product in development, and significant room for growth in markets outside the U.S.
The document discusses Monsanto's R&D pipeline and future product opportunities. Key points include: 1) Development of a drought tolerant corn product that has shown yield improvements of up to 12 bushels per acre in water stressed conditions. 2) The drought tolerant corn is currently in field testing and represents a large market opportunity in the U.S., Brazil, Argentina, and Europe. 3) Monsanto's pipeline also includes new biotech traits for soybeans and cotton that could lead to 3-trait stacks by the mid to late next decade.
1) Monsanto has opportunities to grow its market share and gross profit in key international corn markets like France, Italy, Hungary, Turkey, South Africa, Mexico, and India.
2) The value per acre varies by country, with France, Italy, Hungary, and Mexico representing medium-to-high value opportunities.
3) Monsanto aims to expand its hybrid corn market share in each of the largest corn-growing countries through molecular breeding applications and biotech traits.
The document discusses Monsanto bringing its research plots to the Farm Progress Show, the largest outdoor farm show in the United States, for the second year. This gives Monsanto's customers the opportunity to see cutting-edge research performing in the field. Monsanto's presentation highlights advances across its platforms in traits, cotton, soybeans, breeding technology, and yield and stress tolerance. The company also discusses its annual R&D cycle and pipeline of potential blockbuster traits.
The document discusses emerging macro trends in global agricultural production over the next decade for corn, soybeans, and cotton. It outlines how Monsanto is well positioned to capitalize on opportunities presented by these trends through solutions like nitrogen-utilization corn, drought-tolerant traits, and an improved-oils soybean platform. The summary also provides Monsanto's international growth priorities and outlook for 2010 in key areas like increasing Roundup Ready soybean penetration in Brazil and expanding cotton traits in India and Argentina.
The collaboration between Monsanto and BASF is making progress in developing new traits for drought tolerance, nitrogen utilization, and higher yields in corn, soybeans, and canola. Key accomplishments include advancing drought tolerant corn and higher yielding soybeans to later phases of development. Pipeline projects now number over 90, with field tests conducted in nearly 175 locations. The companies expect first commercial products from this collaboration to be available starting in 2012, with potential annual sales of collaboration products reaching billions of dollars by 2020.
1) The document discusses Carl Casale's presentation at the 19th Annual Chemical Conference on September 20, 2006.
2) It provides an overview of increasing global demand for grain and how this is leading to fundamental shifts favoring corn and soybean production in the US.
3) The presentation outlines how farmers' seed purchasing decisions are driven by maximizing yield potential through high-performing seeds and crop protection traits.
Food Prices and Food Security: Overview of
Existing Data and Policy Tools and Identification of Gaps
Presented by Maximo Torero at the AGRODEP Workshop on Analytical Tools for Food Prices
and Price Volatility
June 6-7, 2011 • Dakar, Senegal
For more information on the workshop or to see the latest version of this presentation visit: http://www.agrodep.org/first-annual-workshop
The document provides a summary of global grain and feed markets in November-December 2011. Key points include:
- Grain prices have fallen sharply in recent weeks due to growing supplies and economic recession fears dampening demand. Wheat and maize prices are around 25% below 2012 peaks.
- Large crops from Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Russia have increased world wheat supplies and driven down prices through aggressive exports undercutting other suppliers.
- Global wheat output is projected to be around 685 million tonnes for the 2011/12 season, well above consumption, increasing stocks.
- Maize prices have also declined on expectations of larger US plantings and Latin American soybean crops filling demand. However, uncertainty remains around weather and
The document discusses Monsanto's R&D pipeline and future product opportunities. Key points include: 1) Development of a drought tolerant corn product that has shown yield improvements of up to 12 bushels per acre in water stressed conditions. 2) The drought tolerant corn is currently in field testing and represents a large market opportunity in the U.S., Brazil, Argentina, and Europe. 3) Monsanto's pipeline also includes new biotech traits for soybeans and cotton that could lead to 3-trait stacks by the mid to late next decade.
1) Monsanto has opportunities to grow its market share and gross profit in key international corn markets like France, Italy, Hungary, Turkey, South Africa, Mexico, and India.
2) The value per acre varies by country, with France, Italy, Hungary, and Mexico representing medium-to-high value opportunities.
3) Monsanto aims to expand its hybrid corn market share in each of the largest corn-growing countries through molecular breeding applications and biotech traits.
The document discusses Monsanto bringing its research plots to the Farm Progress Show, the largest outdoor farm show in the United States, for the second year. This gives Monsanto's customers the opportunity to see cutting-edge research performing in the field. Monsanto's presentation highlights advances across its platforms in traits, cotton, soybeans, breeding technology, and yield and stress tolerance. The company also discusses its annual R&D cycle and pipeline of potential blockbuster traits.
The document discusses emerging macro trends in global agricultural production over the next decade for corn, soybeans, and cotton. It outlines how Monsanto is well positioned to capitalize on opportunities presented by these trends through solutions like nitrogen-utilization corn, drought-tolerant traits, and an improved-oils soybean platform. The summary also provides Monsanto's international growth priorities and outlook for 2010 in key areas like increasing Roundup Ready soybean penetration in Brazil and expanding cotton traits in India and Argentina.
The collaboration between Monsanto and BASF is making progress in developing new traits for drought tolerance, nitrogen utilization, and higher yields in corn, soybeans, and canola. Key accomplishments include advancing drought tolerant corn and higher yielding soybeans to later phases of development. Pipeline projects now number over 90, with field tests conducted in nearly 175 locations. The companies expect first commercial products from this collaboration to be available starting in 2012, with potential annual sales of collaboration products reaching billions of dollars by 2020.
1) The document discusses Carl Casale's presentation at the 19th Annual Chemical Conference on September 20, 2006.
2) It provides an overview of increasing global demand for grain and how this is leading to fundamental shifts favoring corn and soybean production in the US.
3) The presentation outlines how farmers' seed purchasing decisions are driven by maximizing yield potential through high-performing seeds and crop protection traits.
Food Prices and Food Security: Overview of
Existing Data and Policy Tools and Identification of Gaps
Presented by Maximo Torero at the AGRODEP Workshop on Analytical Tools for Food Prices
and Price Volatility
June 6-7, 2011 • Dakar, Senegal
For more information on the workshop or to see the latest version of this presentation visit: http://www.agrodep.org/first-annual-workshop
The document provides a summary of global grain and feed markets in November-December 2011. Key points include:
- Grain prices have fallen sharply in recent weeks due to growing supplies and economic recession fears dampening demand. Wheat and maize prices are around 25% below 2012 peaks.
- Large crops from Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Russia have increased world wheat supplies and driven down prices through aggressive exports undercutting other suppliers.
- Global wheat output is projected to be around 685 million tonnes for the 2011/12 season, well above consumption, increasing stocks.
- Maize prices have also declined on expectations of larger US plantings and Latin American soybean crops filling demand. However, uncertainty remains around weather and
Brett Begemann is the Executive Vice President of Global Commercial at Monsanto. This document provides an overview of:
1) Changing global market forces are increasing demand for feed and fuel, stretching global supply and requiring increased productivity per acre.
2) Monsanto is on track to double gross profit by 2012 through the rollout of new product drivers in corn, cotton, soybeans, and its pipeline.
3) In the U.S., DEKALB and ASI corn shares are expected to increase in 2008, positioning Monsanto for further growth through 2012.
The document discusses Monsanto's acquisition of Delta and Pine Land for $1.5 billion. The acquisition will create a new global cotton platform and allow Monsanto to accelerate the penetration of biotech traits. It is expected to be accretive to earnings in the second year and contribute positively to operating cash in the first year. The deal will require regulatory approval and Monsanto may divest its Stoneville cotton seed business. The combined company will have the most advanced seeds and traits portfolio and commercial distribution channels in cotton globally.
Brett Begeman, Executive Vice President of International Commercial at Citigroup Investment Research, presented at the 16th Annual Investment Conference on December 7, 2005. The presentation included forward-looking statements and defined non-GAAP financial measures. It provided an overview of Monsanto's two-step strategy to grow its current portfolio globally and lead through innovation. Monsanto sources the world's corn and soy needs, and acceleration in seeds and traits is driving commercial gross profit evolution.
Monsanto provides concise summaries of documents in 3 sentences or less.
Monsanto has shifted from crop chemicals to seeds and traits, with seeds and traits expected to generate $9.1 billion in sales by 2008 compared to $7.6 billion for the entire agricultural industry in 1996. Monsanto leads the seed and trait market through its strong germplasm and biotechnology offerings for major crops like corn, soybeans, and cotton. Monsanto's research and development pipeline focuses on elite germplasm, biotechnology traits, and other innovations to deliver benefits to farmers, processors, and consumers.
Seminis is focused on developing new vegetable seed products, particularly in high-value crops like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and melons. One key product is a raised head broccoli variety that enables mechanical harvesting, which can significantly reduce labor costs compared to traditional broccoli harvesting. Seminis is developing commercial raised head broccoli varieties and testing prototypes to prepare for product launches targeting major markets like the U.S., U.K., and Spain. The new variety is expected to bring the cost of harvesting into the value of the seed.
1) Monsanto's strategy is to double crop yields by 2030 through innovation to meet growing global demand.
2) Monsanto aims to more than double its seeds and traits platform gross profit by 2012 by focusing on corn, soybean, and cotton seeds and traits.
3) Monsanto's growth strategy has two steps - first establish seed footprint through breeding, then layer on additional value through biotech traits.
The document discusses opportunities for growth at Monsanto across several business segments through 2010. It outlines opportunities to increase market share and trait adoption in U.S. corn, expand internationally into markets like Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia, and continue commercializing biotech traits globally, especially soybeans, cotton and corn. Capturing these opportunities could increase Monsanto's gross profit margin from its current level to a target range of 51-53% by 2010.
- Global trends are changing supply and demand patterns for agriculture worldwide, creating a new dynamic. Growing wealth and populations in Asia are leading to new demands that favor the US as a low-cost corn producer.
- Increasing protein demand over the next decade is expected, as wealth drives increased meat consumption globally. This disproportionately increases demand for grain, with estimates of pounds of grain needed per pound of beef, pork, or chicken produced.
- Emerging countries like China and Brazil are reaching domestic production limits, driving changes in global export markets and advantages for countries like the US, Argentina, and Brazil based on land availability and geographic proximity.
The document provides information about accessing venture capital funding from SEAF India Agribusiness Fund for small agribusiness enterprises in India. It outlines the growth opportunities in Indian agriculture and food processing sectors. It then describes SEAF India Agribusiness Fund's focus on investing in food value chain companies and criteria for evaluating potential investments. Finally, it discusses the typical process an entrepreneur would go through to approach SEAF for funding, including understanding capital needs, preparing a pitch, undergoing due diligence, and collaborating post-investment.
The document provides an overview of JBS S.A.'s 2Q12 results presentation. It summarizes that JBS reported consolidated revenue of R$18.5 billion, a 26.3% increase over 2Q11. Consolidated EBITDA was R$1.012 billion, a 72.3% rise from 2Q11, with an EBITDA margin of 5.5%. It also reviews performance highlights and key financial metrics for each of JBS' business units.
• Palm oil stocks at 22-month low but… Malaysia’s palm oil stocks fell for the fifth
straight month to a 22-month low of 1.29m tonnes at end-Apr 09 as exports and
domestic consumption exceeded domestic palm oil production.
• … at high end of expectations. Stocks fell 5.4% mom to 1.29m tonnes, which is at
the high end of market expectations ranging from 1.2m tonnes to 1.3m tonnes. The
decline in inventory is bullish for CPO price as it suggests tight palm oil supplies for
Malaysia, a key palm oil producer.
• Stock level may have hit trough in April. Our rough modelling, which assumes
the mom growth pattern for production and exports in the month of May will be
similar to the historical 3-year average growth pattern, suggests that Malaysia’s
CPO stocks could rise 5% mom to around 1.35m tonnes in May due to higher
production and lower exports.
• CPO price forecast intact. For the first four months of the year, average CPO price
fell 41% yoy to RM2,031 per tonne. This is marginally higher than our 2009 CPO
price forecast of RM1,950 per tonne due to lower-than-expected soybean harvests
from Argentina and weaker palm oil production from Malaysia and Indonesia. We
maintain our view that CPO prices will remain firm in the next few months due to
current tight supplies and potential further downgrade in Argentina soybean
harvests but are likely to trend lower in 3Q when palm oil supply improves and
demand weakens due to the higher selling prices. That said, the recent CPO price
strength has taken us by surprise due to deteriorating soybean crop prospects for
Argentina. In view of lower-than-expected yields, Oil World has cut its current-year
soybean crop estimates for Argentina by a further 1.5m tonnes to 33m tonnes last
week or a decline of 28.5% yoy. Although we are not changing our CPO price
forecasts of RM1,950 per tonne for 2009 and RM2,150 per tonne for 2010, there is
RM100-200 potential upside to our forecast for 2009 in view of the recent
downgrade of soybean supply from Argentina.
• Maintain UNDERWEIGHT. Our earnings forecasts for all the Malaysian planters
remain intact, along with our UNDERWEIGHT stance on the Malaysian planters due
to their expensive valuations relative to their regional peers. Potential de-rating
catalysts for the Malaysian planters are falling CPO price in 3Q, lower crude oil price
and improved weather prospects in major planting areas. Our only pick in the
Malaysian plantation sector is Sime Darby as the stock stands to benefit from the
move towards the new FBM 30 index, has the lowest P/E multiple and foreign
shareholding among the three largest big-cap planters in Malaysia and may engage
in earnings-enhancing M&As. We maintain our preference for the Singapore-listed
planters.
This document outlines an agenda for a joint meeting between BASF and Monsanto on collaboration efforts around increasing crop yields and stress tolerance. The agenda includes presentations on current collaboration projects between the companies, workshops on pipeline valuation, and discussions on identifying genes that can increase yields. The collaboration aims to develop traits for corn, soybeans, cotton and canola that improve stress tolerance and yields through a joint research pipeline and commercialization through Monsanto's channels. Key updates provided include over 90 lead genes identified through the collaboration and over 12 million data points collected from field tests of yield and stress events.
Mc kinsey on cooperatives five trends and their implications for agricultur...InformaEuropa
The document discusses five key trends that will shape the agriculture sector over the next decade: 1) meeting growing demand through increased productivity; 2) governments prioritizing food agendas around safety, quality and security; 3) new farm technologies and markets digitizing and automating operations; 4) consumer demand transforming value chains from supply-driven to demand-driven; and 5) farm consolidation requiring evolved management skills. It raises five questions for agricultural cooperatives around member alignment, growth opportunities, capabilities, demand coordination, and regulatory preparation. Productivity will be crucial to meet demand as developing new land is difficult and yield improvements have declined, requiring solutions adapted to regional circumstances.
AGCO Corporation is the third largest manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment in the world. It sells a range of equipment including tractors, combines, sprayers, and other tools. AGCO markets its products under brands like Massey Ferguson and Fendt through a global network of over 3,000 independent dealers and distributors. The document provides details on AGCO's product lines, marketing and distribution operations, and strategies to support its dealer network.
Monsanto is an agricultural company with two business segments: Seeds & Genomics and Agricultural Productivity. The Seeds segment produces leading seed brands and develops biotechnology traits, while the Agricultural Productivity segment manufactures herbicides. Bayer has proposed acquiring Monsanto for $125 per share, which represents a 17.81% premium over Monsanto's stock price. Regulators may have antitrust concerns given ongoing consolidation in the agriculture industry. Key risks include regulatory pushback and declining farmer incomes reducing spending on agricultural products.
The document discusses financing for higher education in India. It notes that expanding access to tertiary education is important for economic growth. Currently, India needs to expand enrollment by 8.9 million seats by 2016 to keep up with projected growth. Lowering costs can help increase access. Student financing can move the affordability threshold to allow more households to pay for higher education. However, Indian institutions currently rely more on tuition than U.S. schools due to lower government funding. The document examines lessons from U.S. student financing and gaps in India's current system.
The document provides an overview of Monsanto's financial results for the first quarter of 2009 and outlook. Key points include:
- Net sales increased 29% to $2.6 billion compared to first quarter 2008.
- Net income increased 117% to $556 million.
- Gross profit from Roundup and other glyphosate herbicides increased 65% due to price increases globally and strength in Brazil.
- Corn and soybean seed and traits also saw gross profit increases of 41% and 31% respectively.
- Guidance for full year 2009 forecasts ongoing earnings per share growth of 20-24% and continued growth across major business segments.
Sl oil palm investment opportunity 150210 [compatibility mode]Francis George
The document provides an overview of investment opportunities in the oil palm sector in Sierra Leone. It highlights Sierra Leone's suitable agro-climatic conditions for oil palm cultivation including high rainfall and temperatures. The global and local demand for palm oil is growing significantly while major producers are facing constraints to expand production. Sierra Leone has ample available land and incentives for investors to develop oil palm plantations. The government supports promoting palm oil and other agribusiness investments to drive economic development.
FUNDAMENTALS have tipped further in favour of the grain and feed consumer since our April review as an ever loosening new crop supply outlook promises an extended period of cost restraint. Until recently, the popular view among analysts had been for an inevitable decline in crop yields from last year’s above normal levels and, in several key supplier countries, some cutback in sowings in response to this season’s grain surpluses and low prices. But it was also assumed the massive stocks carried over from the current season of plenty would cushion the forward market against the crop decline – so no reason for any drastic price increases.
Farmers purchase seeds from multiple brands and dealers to diversify their risk. They typically plant 3-4 brands and 5-8 varieties of corn, with 60% selecting germplasm first before choosing biotech traits. Purchases are made from 2-3 dealers in November and December. 38% of the corn is the latest top-yielding hybrids, with the goal of maximizing yield while minimizing risk through genetic diversity.
Brett Begemann, Executive Vice President of Global Commercial at Monsanto, presented at the Credit Suisse Conference on March 10, 2008. The presentation discussed (1) changing global supply and demand dynamics in agriculture increasing productivity demands; (2) Monsanto's strategy and pipeline to double gross profits by 2012 through new product launches and market share gains across corn, soybeans, and cotton in both domestic and international markets; and (3) near-term opportunities for 2008 including expected US market share increases in corn and soybeans.
1) Monsanto has an opportunity to increase its gross margin in corn through 2010 by gaining market share in the U.S., increasing penetration of stacked traits, and expanding its international corn business.
2) In the U.S., Monsanto can boost profits by capturing more acreage through its branded seed brands, capitalizing on increased ethanol production driving corn demand, and accelerating the adoption of stacked traits.
3) Internationally, Monsanto's hybrid corn seeds provide the highest value in key European and African markets like France, Italy, and South Africa where the company has increased its market share in recent years.
Brett Begemann is the Executive Vice President of Global Commercial at Monsanto. This document provides an overview of:
1) Changing global market forces are increasing demand for feed and fuel, stretching global supply and requiring increased productivity per acre.
2) Monsanto is on track to double gross profit by 2012 through the rollout of new product drivers in corn, cotton, soybeans, and its pipeline.
3) In the U.S., DEKALB and ASI corn shares are expected to increase in 2008, positioning Monsanto for further growth through 2012.
The document discusses Monsanto's acquisition of Delta and Pine Land for $1.5 billion. The acquisition will create a new global cotton platform and allow Monsanto to accelerate the penetration of biotech traits. It is expected to be accretive to earnings in the second year and contribute positively to operating cash in the first year. The deal will require regulatory approval and Monsanto may divest its Stoneville cotton seed business. The combined company will have the most advanced seeds and traits portfolio and commercial distribution channels in cotton globally.
Brett Begeman, Executive Vice President of International Commercial at Citigroup Investment Research, presented at the 16th Annual Investment Conference on December 7, 2005. The presentation included forward-looking statements and defined non-GAAP financial measures. It provided an overview of Monsanto's two-step strategy to grow its current portfolio globally and lead through innovation. Monsanto sources the world's corn and soy needs, and acceleration in seeds and traits is driving commercial gross profit evolution.
Monsanto provides concise summaries of documents in 3 sentences or less.
Monsanto has shifted from crop chemicals to seeds and traits, with seeds and traits expected to generate $9.1 billion in sales by 2008 compared to $7.6 billion for the entire agricultural industry in 1996. Monsanto leads the seed and trait market through its strong germplasm and biotechnology offerings for major crops like corn, soybeans, and cotton. Monsanto's research and development pipeline focuses on elite germplasm, biotechnology traits, and other innovations to deliver benefits to farmers, processors, and consumers.
Seminis is focused on developing new vegetable seed products, particularly in high-value crops like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and melons. One key product is a raised head broccoli variety that enables mechanical harvesting, which can significantly reduce labor costs compared to traditional broccoli harvesting. Seminis is developing commercial raised head broccoli varieties and testing prototypes to prepare for product launches targeting major markets like the U.S., U.K., and Spain. The new variety is expected to bring the cost of harvesting into the value of the seed.
1) Monsanto's strategy is to double crop yields by 2030 through innovation to meet growing global demand.
2) Monsanto aims to more than double its seeds and traits platform gross profit by 2012 by focusing on corn, soybean, and cotton seeds and traits.
3) Monsanto's growth strategy has two steps - first establish seed footprint through breeding, then layer on additional value through biotech traits.
The document discusses opportunities for growth at Monsanto across several business segments through 2010. It outlines opportunities to increase market share and trait adoption in U.S. corn, expand internationally into markets like Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia, and continue commercializing biotech traits globally, especially soybeans, cotton and corn. Capturing these opportunities could increase Monsanto's gross profit margin from its current level to a target range of 51-53% by 2010.
- Global trends are changing supply and demand patterns for agriculture worldwide, creating a new dynamic. Growing wealth and populations in Asia are leading to new demands that favor the US as a low-cost corn producer.
- Increasing protein demand over the next decade is expected, as wealth drives increased meat consumption globally. This disproportionately increases demand for grain, with estimates of pounds of grain needed per pound of beef, pork, or chicken produced.
- Emerging countries like China and Brazil are reaching domestic production limits, driving changes in global export markets and advantages for countries like the US, Argentina, and Brazil based on land availability and geographic proximity.
The document provides information about accessing venture capital funding from SEAF India Agribusiness Fund for small agribusiness enterprises in India. It outlines the growth opportunities in Indian agriculture and food processing sectors. It then describes SEAF India Agribusiness Fund's focus on investing in food value chain companies and criteria for evaluating potential investments. Finally, it discusses the typical process an entrepreneur would go through to approach SEAF for funding, including understanding capital needs, preparing a pitch, undergoing due diligence, and collaborating post-investment.
The document provides an overview of JBS S.A.'s 2Q12 results presentation. It summarizes that JBS reported consolidated revenue of R$18.5 billion, a 26.3% increase over 2Q11. Consolidated EBITDA was R$1.012 billion, a 72.3% rise from 2Q11, with an EBITDA margin of 5.5%. It also reviews performance highlights and key financial metrics for each of JBS' business units.
• Palm oil stocks at 22-month low but… Malaysia’s palm oil stocks fell for the fifth
straight month to a 22-month low of 1.29m tonnes at end-Apr 09 as exports and
domestic consumption exceeded domestic palm oil production.
• … at high end of expectations. Stocks fell 5.4% mom to 1.29m tonnes, which is at
the high end of market expectations ranging from 1.2m tonnes to 1.3m tonnes. The
decline in inventory is bullish for CPO price as it suggests tight palm oil supplies for
Malaysia, a key palm oil producer.
• Stock level may have hit trough in April. Our rough modelling, which assumes
the mom growth pattern for production and exports in the month of May will be
similar to the historical 3-year average growth pattern, suggests that Malaysia’s
CPO stocks could rise 5% mom to around 1.35m tonnes in May due to higher
production and lower exports.
• CPO price forecast intact. For the first four months of the year, average CPO price
fell 41% yoy to RM2,031 per tonne. This is marginally higher than our 2009 CPO
price forecast of RM1,950 per tonne due to lower-than-expected soybean harvests
from Argentina and weaker palm oil production from Malaysia and Indonesia. We
maintain our view that CPO prices will remain firm in the next few months due to
current tight supplies and potential further downgrade in Argentina soybean
harvests but are likely to trend lower in 3Q when palm oil supply improves and
demand weakens due to the higher selling prices. That said, the recent CPO price
strength has taken us by surprise due to deteriorating soybean crop prospects for
Argentina. In view of lower-than-expected yields, Oil World has cut its current-year
soybean crop estimates for Argentina by a further 1.5m tonnes to 33m tonnes last
week or a decline of 28.5% yoy. Although we are not changing our CPO price
forecasts of RM1,950 per tonne for 2009 and RM2,150 per tonne for 2010, there is
RM100-200 potential upside to our forecast for 2009 in view of the recent
downgrade of soybean supply from Argentina.
• Maintain UNDERWEIGHT. Our earnings forecasts for all the Malaysian planters
remain intact, along with our UNDERWEIGHT stance on the Malaysian planters due
to their expensive valuations relative to their regional peers. Potential de-rating
catalysts for the Malaysian planters are falling CPO price in 3Q, lower crude oil price
and improved weather prospects in major planting areas. Our only pick in the
Malaysian plantation sector is Sime Darby as the stock stands to benefit from the
move towards the new FBM 30 index, has the lowest P/E multiple and foreign
shareholding among the three largest big-cap planters in Malaysia and may engage
in earnings-enhancing M&As. We maintain our preference for the Singapore-listed
planters.
This document outlines an agenda for a joint meeting between BASF and Monsanto on collaboration efforts around increasing crop yields and stress tolerance. The agenda includes presentations on current collaboration projects between the companies, workshops on pipeline valuation, and discussions on identifying genes that can increase yields. The collaboration aims to develop traits for corn, soybeans, cotton and canola that improve stress tolerance and yields through a joint research pipeline and commercialization through Monsanto's channels. Key updates provided include over 90 lead genes identified through the collaboration and over 12 million data points collected from field tests of yield and stress events.
Mc kinsey on cooperatives five trends and their implications for agricultur...InformaEuropa
The document discusses five key trends that will shape the agriculture sector over the next decade: 1) meeting growing demand through increased productivity; 2) governments prioritizing food agendas around safety, quality and security; 3) new farm technologies and markets digitizing and automating operations; 4) consumer demand transforming value chains from supply-driven to demand-driven; and 5) farm consolidation requiring evolved management skills. It raises five questions for agricultural cooperatives around member alignment, growth opportunities, capabilities, demand coordination, and regulatory preparation. Productivity will be crucial to meet demand as developing new land is difficult and yield improvements have declined, requiring solutions adapted to regional circumstances.
AGCO Corporation is the third largest manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment in the world. It sells a range of equipment including tractors, combines, sprayers, and other tools. AGCO markets its products under brands like Massey Ferguson and Fendt through a global network of over 3,000 independent dealers and distributors. The document provides details on AGCO's product lines, marketing and distribution operations, and strategies to support its dealer network.
Monsanto is an agricultural company with two business segments: Seeds & Genomics and Agricultural Productivity. The Seeds segment produces leading seed brands and develops biotechnology traits, while the Agricultural Productivity segment manufactures herbicides. Bayer has proposed acquiring Monsanto for $125 per share, which represents a 17.81% premium over Monsanto's stock price. Regulators may have antitrust concerns given ongoing consolidation in the agriculture industry. Key risks include regulatory pushback and declining farmer incomes reducing spending on agricultural products.
The document discusses financing for higher education in India. It notes that expanding access to tertiary education is important for economic growth. Currently, India needs to expand enrollment by 8.9 million seats by 2016 to keep up with projected growth. Lowering costs can help increase access. Student financing can move the affordability threshold to allow more households to pay for higher education. However, Indian institutions currently rely more on tuition than U.S. schools due to lower government funding. The document examines lessons from U.S. student financing and gaps in India's current system.
The document provides an overview of Monsanto's financial results for the first quarter of 2009 and outlook. Key points include:
- Net sales increased 29% to $2.6 billion compared to first quarter 2008.
- Net income increased 117% to $556 million.
- Gross profit from Roundup and other glyphosate herbicides increased 65% due to price increases globally and strength in Brazil.
- Corn and soybean seed and traits also saw gross profit increases of 41% and 31% respectively.
- Guidance for full year 2009 forecasts ongoing earnings per share growth of 20-24% and continued growth across major business segments.
Sl oil palm investment opportunity 150210 [compatibility mode]Francis George
The document provides an overview of investment opportunities in the oil palm sector in Sierra Leone. It highlights Sierra Leone's suitable agro-climatic conditions for oil palm cultivation including high rainfall and temperatures. The global and local demand for palm oil is growing significantly while major producers are facing constraints to expand production. Sierra Leone has ample available land and incentives for investors to develop oil palm plantations. The government supports promoting palm oil and other agribusiness investments to drive economic development.
FUNDAMENTALS have tipped further in favour of the grain and feed consumer since our April review as an ever loosening new crop supply outlook promises an extended period of cost restraint. Until recently, the popular view among analysts had been for an inevitable decline in crop yields from last year’s above normal levels and, in several key supplier countries, some cutback in sowings in response to this season’s grain surpluses and low prices. But it was also assumed the massive stocks carried over from the current season of plenty would cushion the forward market against the crop decline – so no reason for any drastic price increases.
Farmers purchase seeds from multiple brands and dealers to diversify their risk. They typically plant 3-4 brands and 5-8 varieties of corn, with 60% selecting germplasm first before choosing biotech traits. Purchases are made from 2-3 dealers in November and December. 38% of the corn is the latest top-yielding hybrids, with the goal of maximizing yield while minimizing risk through genetic diversity.
Brett Begemann, Executive Vice President of Global Commercial at Monsanto, presented at the Credit Suisse Conference on March 10, 2008. The presentation discussed (1) changing global supply and demand dynamics in agriculture increasing productivity demands; (2) Monsanto's strategy and pipeline to double gross profits by 2012 through new product launches and market share gains across corn, soybeans, and cotton in both domestic and international markets; and (3) near-term opportunities for 2008 including expected US market share increases in corn and soybeans.
1) Monsanto has an opportunity to increase its gross margin in corn through 2010 by gaining market share in the U.S., increasing penetration of stacked traits, and expanding its international corn business.
2) In the U.S., Monsanto can boost profits by capturing more acreage through its branded seed brands, capitalizing on increased ethanol production driving corn demand, and accelerating the adoption of stacked traits.
3) Internationally, Monsanto's hybrid corn seeds provide the highest value in key European and African markets like France, Italy, and South Africa where the company has increased its market share in recent years.
Monsanto announced the acquisition of Seminis, a leading global vegetable and fruit seed company, for $1.4 billion plus a performance-based payment of up to $125 million. The acquisition supports Monsanto's strategy of shifting from crop chemicals to seeds and traits. It provides Monsanto with a ready-made leading position in the high-growth vegetable seed segment. The deal is expected to be accretive to earnings and free cash flow in fiscal year 2006 and close in the third quarter of fiscal year 2005 pending regulatory approvals.
The document discusses Hugh Grant's presentation at the Sanford Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on May 28, 2008. It includes forward-looking statements about Monsanto's financial projections and products, along with risks and uncertainties. The presentation then provides an overview of changing global supply and demand dynamics in agriculture and opportunities to optimize corn yields around the world.
Hugh Grant, Chairman and CEO of Monsanto, presented at an industry conference on March 29-30, 2007. In his presentation, he outlined Monsanto's strategy to extend its leadership in seeds and traits through 2010 by focusing on six key growth opportunities: 1) growing U.S. corn market share, 2) increasing U.S. corn trait penetration, 3) expanding into international corn markets, 4) increasing the value of seeds internationally, 5) growing stacked trait penetration, and 6) expanding existing biotech traits globally. Monsanto aimed to increase its gross profit margin from 46% in 2006 to a target range of 51-53% by 2010 by capitalizing on these opportunities.
Agcapita is Canada's only RRSP and TFSA eligible farmland fund and is part of a family of funds with almost $100 million in assets under management. Agcapita believes farmland is a safe investment, that supply is shrinking and that unprecedented demand for "food, feed and fuel" will continue to move crop prices higher over the long-term. Agcapita created the Farmland Investment Partnership to allow investors to add professionally managed farmland to their portfolios. Agcapita publishes a monthly Agriculture Brief which deals with agriculture specific investment issues along with big picture macro-economic issues.
This document provides a financial summary and strategic review for Monsanto for the fourth quarter and full year of 2006. Some key points:
- Net sales for Q4 2006 were $1.39 billion, up 9% from Q4 2005. Full year 2006 net sales were $7.34 billion, up 17% from 2005.
- Reported EPS for Q4 2006 was $-0.27 per share, down 17% from Q4 2005. Full year 2006 reported EPS was $1.25 per share, up 166% from 2005.
- The company achieved market share gains in key crops like US corn and soybeans as well as international markets like France and Italy.
- Opportunities for continued
This document provides a financial summary and strategic review for Monsanto for the fourth quarter and full year of 2006. Some key points:
- Net sales for Q4 2006 were $1.39 billion, up 9% from Q4 2005. Full year 2006 net sales were $7.34 billion, up 17% from 2005.
- Reported EPS for Q4 2006 was $-0.27 per share, down 17% from Q4 2005. Full year 2006 reported EPS was $1.25 per share, up 166% from 2005.
- Monsanto has demonstrated leadership in corn and cotton seeds and traits, and sees continued opportunities for market penetration globally.
This document discusses trends in the agricultural industry and Monsanto's strategies to address them. It notes that demand for corn will remain strong but nitrogen costs are rising, so Monsanto aims to develop nitrogen-efficient corn to reduce farmer costs. For soybeans, it aims to develop new traits as production shifts to higher-value segments to meet demands for yield and oil content. For cotton, boosting yields is key as production moves to higher-value markets. Monsanto seeks drought-tolerant and water-efficient traits to address water usage challenges across crops.
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The document discusses balancing trade-offs between food production, environment, livelihoods, and efficiency in future production systems. It notes the need to feed a growing population while maintaining or reducing environmental impacts. Mixed crop-livestock systems currently produce much of the world's food but face increasing pressures from population growth, urbanization, and rising demand for food and livestock products. Sustainable intensification of these systems will be important to close yield gaps while improving efficiency. Trade-offs between different outcomes need to be considered at farm and broader scales.
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Jerome Peribere, President and CEO of Dow AgroSciences, presented at the 2009 Goldman Sachs Agriculture Conference. He summarized Dow AgroSciences' strong financial performance in 2008 with 20% sales growth and 36% EBIT growth. Peribere highlighted the company's focus on consistent financial performance, market access and creativity, franchise expansion, and technology delivery. He showcased recent product launches that are expanding Dow AgroSciences' crop protection franchises and discussed the company's technology pipeline including its SmartStax and DHT traits. Peribere expressed confidence that Dow AgroSciences will continue delivering beyond expectations in these key areas.
Brett Begeman presented on Monsanto's acquisition of Seminis, a leading vegetable seed company. Seminis provides Monsanto with a ready-made, leading position in the untapped vegetable seed segment. Seminis has outperformed financial expectations in 2005 and is expected to be accretive to Monsanto in 2006 and 2007. Seminis' germplasm and breeding capabilities provide opportunities to enhance market share and pricing. Monsanto plans to grow Seminis by advancing its product pipeline while building new breeding technologies, and to lead Seminis by utilizing new generation breeding improvements.
This document provides an overview of Monsanto's strategy and financial performance. It discusses how Monsanto is positioned for growth through 2022 by focusing on innovation and expanding its seed and trait portfolio globally. Key points include:
- Monsanto has grown its gross profit and ongoing EPS significantly from 2004-2008 through its seeds and genomics segment, driven by innovative solutions and seed share gains.
- Its seed base and portfolio of patented traits have created unmatched capabilities in major crops like corn, soybeans, and cotton.
- Brands like DEKALB and ASI are gaining share in corn as investment in breeding delivers yield advantages over competitors.
- Triple-stack corn trait penetration exceeded expectations in 2008
This document provides an overview of Monsanto's strategy and financial performance. It discusses how Monsanto is positioned for growth through 2022 by focusing on innovation and expanding its seed and trait portfolio globally. Key points include:
- Monsanto has grown its gross profit and ongoing EPS significantly from 2004-2008 through its seeds and genomics segment, driven by innovative solutions and seed share gains.
- Its seed base and portfolio of patented traits have created unmatched capabilities in major crops like corn, soybeans, and cotton.
- Brands like DEKALB and ASI are gaining share in corn as investment in breeding delivers yield advantages over competitors.
- Triple-stack corn trait penetration exceeded expectations in 2008
1) Monsanto's two-step strategy through 2010 aims to first grow its current seed and trait portfolio globally and then lead through innovation and in increasingly competitive markets.
2) Key opportunities for growth include expanding corn market share in Europe, India, and Argentina through global breeding programs and channel strategies tailored for each market.
3) Continued adoption of second-generation stacked traits in major crops and markets like India, Australia, and Brazil will drive additional value and market expansion through the end of the decade.
- Monsanto reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2009, with net sales increasing 29% and net income up 117% compared to the first quarter of 2008.
- Gross profit for Roundup and other glyphosate-based herbicides increased 65% driven by higher prices globally and strength in Brazil.
- Corn and soybean seed and traits segments are performing well with U.S. orders on track and international launches progressing as planned.
- Monsanto reiterated fiscal year 2009 ongoing earnings growth guidance of 20-24% and free cash flow projection of over $1.8 billion.
- Monsanto reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2009, with net sales increasing 29% and net income up 117% compared to the first quarter of 2008.
- Gross profit for Roundup and other glyphosate-based herbicides increased 65% driven by higher prices globally and strength in Brazil.
- Corn and soybean seed and traits segments are performing well with U.S. orders on track and international launches progressing as planned.
- Monsanto reiterated fiscal year 2009 ongoing earnings growth guidance of 20-24% and free cash flow projection of over $1.8 billion.
The document discusses several second generation biotech traits in corn that provide benefits to farmers. It summarizes that Roundup Ready Corn 2 demonstrated improved yields compared to conventional weed control. It also discusses that YieldGard Rootworm is forecast to be planted on 9-10 million acres in 2006 and provides consistent rootworm control with yield advantages. Finally, it presents that second generation YieldGard Corn Borer offers broader insect control than current traits and excellent control of targeted pests.
This document contains forward-looking statements about Sherwin-Williams' sales, earnings, and other matters that are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks. It discusses Sherwin-Williams' financial highlights for 2007 including net sales, EBITDA, income, earnings per share, and return on assets. It also provides an overview of the global and U.S. coatings industry, Sherwin-Williams' operating segments, and its strategies for future growth.
This document provides an overview and highlights of Virgin Media's performance in the fourth quarter of 2006. It discusses the company's achievements over the last 12 months including the Telewest merger and Virgin Mobile acquisition. The fourth quarter saw revenue growth across all segments, strong net additions, and continued ARPU and customer care improvements. Priorities for 2007 include delivering on the new Virgin brand, targeting competitor customers, driving efficiency and improving customer care.
This document provides an overview of Virgin Media's performance in the fourth quarter of 2006. It discusses the company's achievements over the past year including the Telewest merger and Virgin Mobile acquisition. The highlights of Q4 2006 include revenue growth across all segments, strong broadband and TV subscriber additions, and increased triple play penetration. Priorities for 2007 include delivering on the new Virgin brand, targeting competitor customers, driving efficiency and improving customer care.
Virgin Media reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2007. Key highlights include:
1) Strong growth in broadband, TV and mobile contract customers due to compelling offers and marketing campaigns promoting bundled services. However, fixed line customers continued to decline due to increased competition.
2) ARPU was slightly down due to lower fixed line usage, but triple play penetration and Old NTL ARPU increased, pointing to continued ARPU growth.
3) Customer churn improved to 1.6% due to more rigorous credit policies and efficient sales channels, while Sky basics had a minimal impact in Q1.
4) Mobile contract growth remained strong through cable cross-sell, while pre-pay declined season
This document summarizes Virgin Media's performance in the first quarter of 2007. It discusses Virgin Media's progress on key priorities such as brand strength, targeting competitors, cable integration, and cross-sell opportunities. Financial metrics like revenue, customer additions and disconnects, and ARPU are also reviewed. Challenges from increased competition and the impact of Sky's new "Basics" package are addressed.
This document provides a summary of Virgin Media's financial performance in the second quarter of 2007. It discusses declines in revenue due to customer churn related to the loss of Sky basics channels, but notes improving trends in areas like TV and broadband. Key points highlighted include strong growth in video on demand usage, successful bundling of products, expansion of high speed broadband services, and continued strength in the mobile business. The summary also previews upcoming content initiatives and their potential to further drive customer growth and engagement.
This document summarizes Virgin Media's financial performance in the second quarter of 2007. Key points include: losses of Sky basic channels impacted customer churn but TV performance was better than expected; strong mobile contract sales and bundling of products continued; and while ARPU was affected by retention activities, cash flow outlook remains strong. The document provides details on customer additions and disconnects, growth of triple play bundling, and increases in video on demand usage.
This document provides a summary of Virgin Media's financial results for the third quarter of 2007. It notes significant improvements in customer and revenue growth metrics compared to previous quarters. Revenue was up slightly from the second quarter due to growth in the consumer, business services, content, and mobile segments. Operating cash flow also increased due to lower costs and certain one-time benefits. However, proactive investment in customer growth was also noted as impacting operating cash flow. Net debt remained substantial as of the end of the third quarter.
This document provides a summary of Virgin Media's financial results for the third quarter of 2007. It discusses improvements in customer and revenue growth metrics compared to previous quarters. Specifically, it notes record quarterly gross additions and reduced churn. It also summarizes growth in the company's broadband, TV, telephony, mobile, and business services segments. The document concludes with discussions of operating cash flow, revenue, and net debt levels.
The document summarizes an UBS media conference by Acting CEO Neil Berkett of Virgin Media on December 5, 2007. Berkett discussed Virgin Media's transformation through integration, re-engineering growth initiatives. He highlighted opportunities in premium TV, basic pay-TV, free DTV and contract mobile. Berkett also outlined Virgin Media's network advantages in speed and reach, and strategies to increase customer value through volume, ARPU and tenure. Mobile was discussed as an important driver of consumer value through cross-selling. Valuable tax assets were also noted.
The document summarizes an UBS media conference by Acting CEO Neil Berkett of Virgin Media on December 5, 2007. Berkett discussed Virgin Media's transformation through integration, re-engineering growth initiatives, and building the platform for growth. He highlighted opportunities in premium TV, basic pay-TV, free DTV, broadband, and mobile services. Berkett also covered Virgin Media's network advantages, content assets, tax assets, and the significant potential asset value of the company's network, consumer base, mobile business, and content.
This document provides a summary of Virgin Media's financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2008. Key highlights include continued strong growth in broadband and TV customers, record-low cable churn of 1.2%, and stable cable ARPU despite non-recurring benefits in the previous quarter. OCF increased slightly compared to last quarter. Capex remained high at 13.7% of revenue to support network upgrades including faster broadband speeds. Revenue declined slightly due to seasonal factors in certain business units.
This document summarizes Virgin Media's financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2008. Key highlights include continued strong growth in broadband and TV customers, record-low cable churn of 1.2%, and stable cable ARPU despite non-recurring benefits in the previous quarter. OCF was £324 million for Q1 2008, up slightly from the previous quarter. Cash capex was £125 million for network upgrades and expansion.
This document provides a summary of Virgin Media's performance in the second quarter of 2008. It discusses financial results including operating cash flow growth and SG&A reductions. It also reviews operational metrics such as subscriber growth, churn rates, broadband and TV services. Virgin Media saw increased revenue and profitability in Q2 2008 compared to the same period last year.
This document provides a summary of Virgin Media's performance in the second quarter of 2008. It discusses financial results including operating cash flow growth and SG&A reductions. It also reviews operational metrics such as subscriber growth, churn rates, broadband and TV services. Virgin Media saw increased revenue and profitability in Q2 2008 compared to the prior year through lower churn, higher triple-play penetration and a focus on quality customer growth. The company believes its cable network gives it advantages over DSL providers that will increase further after investments are completed.
This document provides a summary of Virgin Media's financial results for the third quarter of 2008. It reports that Virgin Media continued to see growth in key metrics such as on-net customer additions, broadband and TV subscriber growth, and improving triple play penetration. ARPU increased through price increases, cross-selling, and upselling efforts. Mobile contract customer growth was strong through cross-selling to cable customers. Content revenues increased for VMtv but declined for Sit-Up. Overall revenue was flat, while operating cash flow and margins declined slightly compared to last year. Capital expenditures remained high to continue network upgrades and expand service offerings.
This document provides a summary of Virgin Media's financial results for the third quarter of 2008. It reports that Virgin Media continued to see growth in key metrics such as on-net customer additions, broadband and TV subscriber growth, and improving triple play penetration. ARPU increased through price increases, cross-selling, and upselling efforts. Mobile contract customer growth was strong through cross-selling to cable customers. Content revenue increased for VMtv but declined for Sit-Up. Overall revenue was flat, while operating cash flow and margins declined slightly compared to last year. Capital expenditures remained high to continue network investments.
The document discusses Virgin Media's strategy to leverage its network advantages for renewed growth. Key points include plans to: 1) lead in next generation broadband through upgrades to 10Mbps and beyond; 2) lead the on-demand TV revolution through growing video on demand usage and iPlayer views; and 3) leverage mobile as a third screen through bundling mobile services. Virgin Media also aims to build a more efficient customer focused organization through an operational transformation program targeting over £120m in annual cost savings by 2012.
The document discusses Virgin Media's strategy to leverage its network advantages for renewed growth. It aims to lead in next generation broadband, lead the on-demand TV revolution, and leverage mobile as a third screen. Virgin Media has the best broadband economics due to its high market share and lower costs. It is focusing on upgrading customers to higher broadband tiers, growing on-demand TV and video usage, and integrating mobile offerings. The company expects operational transformation to deliver over £120 million in annual cost savings by 2012.
The document provides an agenda and overview for an investor and analyst day being held by Virgin Media in London on November 13, 2008. It includes:
1) A disclaimer stating that forward-looking statements in the document involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.
2) An agenda for the day's presentations on Virgin Media's strategy, growth initiatives, network strengths, financial structure and regulatory progress.
3) Introductions of the senior management team who will be presenting.
The document provides an agenda and overview for an investor and analyst day being held by Virgin Media in London on November 13, 2008. It includes:
1) A disclaimer stating that forward-looking statements in the document involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.
2) An agenda for the day's presentations on Virgin Media's strategy, growth initiatives, network strengths, financial structure and regulatory progress.
3) Biographies and photos of Virgin Media's management team, including the CEO and heads of key business units.
Dr. Alyce Su Cover Story - China's Investment Leadermsthrill
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China’s official organizer of the Expo, CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade https://en.ccpit.org/) has chosen Dr. Alyce Su as the Cover Person with Cover Story, in the Expo’s official magazine distributed throughout the Expo, showcasing China’s New Generation of Leaders to the World.
Abhay Bhutada, the Managing Director of Poonawalla Fincorp Limited, is an accomplished leader with over 15 years of experience in commercial and retail lending. A Qualified Chartered Accountant, he has been pivotal in leveraging technology to enhance financial services. Starting his career at Bank of India, he later founded TAB Capital Limited and co-founded Poonawalla Finance Private Limited, emphasizing digital lending. Under his leadership, Poonawalla Fincorp achieved a 'AAA' credit rating, integrating acquisitions and emphasizing corporate governance. Actively involved in industry forums and CSR initiatives, Abhay has been recognized with awards like "Young Entrepreneur of India 2017" and "40 under 40 Most Influential Leader for 2020-21." Personally, he values mindfulness, enjoys gardening, yoga, and sees every day as an opportunity for growth and improvement.
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Digital, interactive art showing the struggle of a society in providing for its present population while also saving planetary resources for future generations. Spread across several frames, the art is actually the rendering of real and speculative data. The stereographic projections change shape in response to prompts and provocations. Visitors interact with the model through speculative statements about how to increase savings across communities, regions, ecosystems and environments. Their fabulations combined with random noise, i.e. factors beyond control, have a dramatic effect on the societal transition. Things get better. Things get worse. The aim is to give visitors a new grasp and feel of the ongoing struggles in democracies around the world.
Stunning art in the small multiples format brings out the spatiotemporal nature of societal transitions, against backdrop issues such as energy, housing, waste, farmland and forest. In each frame we see hopeful and frightful interplays between spending and saving. Problems emerge when one of the two parts of the existential anaglyph rapidly shrinks like Arctic ice, as factors cross thresholds. Ecological wealth and intergenerational equity areFour at stake. Not enough spending could mean economic stress, social unrest and political conflict. Not enough saving and there will be climate breakdown and ‘bankruptcy’. So where does speculative design start and the gambling and betting end? Behind each fabular frame is a four ratio problem. Each ratio reflects the level of sacrifice and self-restraint a society is willing to accept, against promises of prosperity and freedom. Some values seem to stabilise a frame while others cause collapse. Get the ratios right and we can have it all. Get them wrong and things get more desperate.
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OJP data from firms like Vicinity Jobs have emerged as a complement to traditional sources of labour demand data, such as the Job Vacancy and Wages Survey (JVWS). Ibrahim Abuallail, PhD Candidate, University of Ottawa, presented research relating to bias in OJPs and a proposed approach to effectively adjust OJP data to complement existing official data (such as from the JVWS) and improve the measurement of labour demand.
Vicinity Jobs’ data includes more than three million 2023 OJPs and thousands of skills. Most skills appear in less than 0.02% of job postings, so most postings rely on a small subset of commonly used terms, like teamwork.
Laura Adkins-Hackett, Economist, LMIC, and Sukriti Trehan, Data Scientist, LMIC, presented their research exploring trends in the skills listed in OJPs to develop a deeper understanding of in-demand skills. This research project uses pointwise mutual information and other methods to extract more information about common skills from the relationships between skills, occupations and regions.
3. OVERVIEW
Market Forces Are Changing Agricultural Production
Trends Globally
MACRO PRODUCTION TRENDS OVER THE NEXT DECADE:
CORN, SOYBEANS, COTTON, VEGETABLES
Biodiesel drives
oilseed demand in
Expanding ethanol and
Europe
export demands favor U.S. Growing wealth and
as low-cost corn producer; population in Asia
vegetable consumption creates new demand
continues to grow for imported grain and
vegetables
Biggest increases in
U.S. ramps up production of cotton acreage come in
corn; Soy crop becomes Asia, with U.S. focused on
increasingly focused on quality and consistency of
higher-value segments over supply
commodities
Brazil exploits land
Argentina leverages
availability advantage to
geographic proximity to
become commodity soy
supply corn to Latin
producer to meet demand
America
from China
3
4. OVERVIEW
Monsanto Uniquely Positioned to Maximize Growth in
Shifting Ag Market
GROSS MARGIN OPPORTUNITY
MONSANTO’S OPPORTUNITY
GROSS PROFIT AS A PERCENT OF SALES
54% Delta between 2006 gross margin and
a 52-54% trajectory reflects continued
GROSS MARGIN ‘PULL’
growth opportunity for seeds and
traits
52%
FACTOR
U.S. corn
50%
International corn
Global biotech traits
48%
CURRENT LEVEL
Cotton platform
46%
Seminis
R&D pipeline
44%
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007F 2008F 2009F 2010F
4
5. U.S. CORN
By Delivering Better Yielding Products, DEKALB Has More
than Doubled Share in Six Years
DEKALB U.S. CORN SHARE EVOLUTION: 2001-2007F
25%
2007 STATUS
23-24% • Share gain of 4-5
20% points expected for
2007 season
19% • Farmers continue
U.S. SHARE
15% to cite DEKALB’s
16% superior yield as
14% primary driver
13%
12%
10% • Continue to plan
10% for 1-2 point share
gains per year in
5% DEKALB through
end of decade
0%
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007F
YIELD CREATION CREATION + PRESERVATION
2001-2004 2005 FORWARD
Combining germplasm library and breeding Availability of stacked biotech traits
capability, focus was on boosting the inherent now preserves a greater percentage
genetic potential in the seed of genetic potential
• Molecular breeding becomes new standard for • DEKALB brand’s continued strong
Monsanto breeders yield performance is earning
increasing trial and adoption from
• Primary growth initially comes from existing
farmers who’ve historically
customers expanding acres planted to DEKALB
purchased other brands
seed
5
6. U.S. CORN
Rapid Trait Adoption Has Created Opportunity to Expand 2010
U.S. Trait Targets, Creating 35% Larger Opportunity
ORIGINAL UPDATED
MONSANTO END-OF-DECADE ACRE END-OF-DECADE ACRE
CURRENT PENETRATION
TRAIT CATEGORY TRAIT OPPORTUNITY OPPORTUNITY
VERSUS AVAILABLE
OFFERING CIRCA 2005 CIRCA 2007
OPPORTUNITY
(IN MILLIONS OF ACRES) (IN MILLIONS OF ACRES)
UP TO
60M 80M
GLYPHOSATE- Roundup
70%
TOLERANT CORN Ready Corn 2
UP TO
50-60M 60-70M
CORN-BORER YieldGard
60%
CONTROL Corn Borer
UP TO
25-30 45-55M
ROOTWORM YieldGard
CONTROL
40%
Rootworm
135-150M 185-205M BIOTECH ACRES FORECAST
2007
35+% INCREASE REMAINING AVAILABLE
ACRES
6
7. PRODUCT CONCEPT
First-Ever Eight-Gene Stack Leapfrogs Competitive Products,
Boosting Performance, Creating New Value for Farmers
SmartStax SmartStax is in proof-of-
concept testing, establishing:
Anatomy of first-ever eight-way gene platform Feasibility of full trait
integration
TRAIT GENES FUNCTION STATUS
Viability of enhanced
performance for insect
YieldGard VT Triple PRO Pending Regulatory Review
and weed control
COMPONENTS
Below-Ground Insect Control
YieldGard VT Rootworm/RR2 1 Commercial
PRIMARY: ROOTWORM
2ND-GENERATION ROOTWORM CONTROL
Roundup Ready 2 Technology
Weed Control
VIA YIELDGARD VT ROOTWORM/RR2
1 Commercial
MODE: GLYPHOSATE
YieldGard VT PRO
PHASE IV
2ND-GENERATION YIELDGARD CORN Above-Ground Insect Control
2
BORER PRIMARY: CORN BORER Pending Regulatory Review
Herculex XTRA
SMARTSTAX CORN PLANTED
COMPONENTS IN WESTERN IOWA, SHOWING
FULL, HEALTHY EARS AND
STRONG, HEALTHY ROOTS
Above-Ground Insect
1
Herculex I Commercial
Control
PRIMARY: CORN BORER
Below-Ground Insect
2
Herculex RW Commercial
Control
PRIMARY: ROOTWORM
Weed Control
1
Liberty Link Commercial
MODE: GLUFOSINATE
• Application for EPA
Multiple modes of
SmartStax registration to be submitted
action for above- and
Industry-Standard Trait • On track for end-of-decade
below-ground insect
Platform1 commercialization in U.S.,
and weed control with global roll-out following
1. This product has not been registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It is a violation of federal law to promote or sell an unregistered pesticide.
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8. INTERNATIONAL CORN
Expansion of Corn Market Share Sets Stage for Corn Traits
Internationally
INTERNATIONAL MARKET OPPORTUNITY: CORN1
SEED
ROUNDUP YIELDGARD YIELDGARD
Global Biotech OUTLOOK
MARKET
READY CORN 2 CORN BORER ROOTWORM
SHARE
Traits
• YGCB received initial
SITUATION: 30% 15-20M 5M
15-20M
Brazil
regulatory approval
• “Footprint” • YGCB/RR stacked product
40% 9M 5M
7M
established by Argentina approved; potential
FY2009 launch
Monsanto’s corn
market share growth • YGCB and RR received
39% 6M -
6M
India
approvals for field trials
globally establishes
• YGCB planting on small
the base to launch
13% 24M 5M
8M
Europe(EU27) acres in 7 countries in
traits as they earn 2007
regulatory approvals
• YGCB and RR are
OUTLOOK:
51% 6M 4M -
South Africa commercial on small acres,
moving to stacks
• Corn traits outside
Total
U.S. have significant 40-45M
60-65M 15M
International
opportunity for Markets
penetration
3% 0%
16-18%
YGCB=YieldGard Corn Borer
BIOTECH
YGRW=YieldGard Rootworm
ACRES
RR = Roundup Ready Corn 2
PLANTED
2007
REMAINING
AVAILABLE
ACRES
1. Market Opportunity reflects total acres where technology is applicable, not necessarily acres projected for penetration by 2010.
8
9. GLOBAL BIOTECH TRAITS
Significant Growth Opportunity Lies in Expansion of Existing
Commercial Biotech Traits Globally
INTERNATIONAL MARKET OPPORTUNITY
MARKET OPPORTUNITY FOR BIOTECH TRAITS THROUGH 20101
Global Biotech Traits
SITUATION: SOYBEANS COTTON CORN
• Biotech traits now approved BOLLGARD
ROUNDUP ROUNDUP YIELDGARD
ROUNDUP AND YIELDGARD
READY READY CORN
for planting in all major READY BOLLGARD ROOTWORM
CORN 2 BORER
(FLEX) II
agricultural regions
Brazil 50-60M 3M 2M 15-20M 15-20M 5M
OUTLOOK:
• As is the case in the U.S., Argentina 35M - - 9M 7M 5M
largest category of
India - 15-20M 15-20M 6M 6M -
opportunity internationally is
corn trait adoption Europe (EU27) 1M - - 24M 8M 5M
• With just current traits, South Africa 0.2M .15M .15M 6M 4M -
opportunity still exists to
0.5M- 0.5M-
nearly triple acres from 2007 Australia - - - -
0.8M 0.8M
penetration of 95M acres
86.2- 18.7- 17.7- 60-
Total Key
40-45M 15M
Markets 96.2M 24M 23M 65M
2007
62-81%2
74-82% <1% 3% 16-18% 0%
Penetration
1. Market Opportunity reflects total acres where technology is applicable, not necessarily acres projected for penetration by 2010.
2. Primarily Bollgard I penetration; opportunity to expand to second generation technology.
9
10. GLOBAL BIOTECH TRAITS
Brazil Land And Infrastructure Position It To Be Key Soy
Commodity Producer To Meet Global Demand
2006 SOYBEAN PRODUCTION
SOYBEANS
U.S. VS BRAZIL
TREND
TREND
There will be a bifurcation
of the global soybean
production into commodity 64M1 42.7 $100-
3.2B bu2 <$0.504
bu/ac2 190/ac3,4,5
and value-added streams (2007F)
NEED
U.S. AVERAGE
AVERAGE
Technology to support PLANTED TOTAL AVERAGE DOMESTIC
LAND RENT
ACRES PRODUCTION YIELD TRANSPORTATION
advantaged producer of BRAZIL COST
COST
commodity soybeans
SOLUTIONS
ROUNDUP 50M6 2.0B bu2 40 bu/ac6 $15-25/ac4 $0.80-$1.504
PHASE 4
RREADY2YIELD
SOYBEANS
INSECT-
PHASE 3
PROTECTED
SOYBEANS TREND
1. USDA
• Brazil has the capability to bring into production more land –
2. American Soybean Association, “Soy Stats 2007”
almost 250M acres – than the U.S. currently farms in total
3. Iowa State University, Center for Agricultural and
• Infrastructure is the primary hurdle today
Rural Development, 2007
4. Texas A&M University, Center for North American
• With commodity prices >$7/bu, Brazil is getting the
Studies
appropriate market signals to invest in infrastructure to
5. Agri Business Group, Inc., 2006 and ispfrmra.org
open production
6. Informa Economics
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11. COTTON PLATFORM
Cotton Breeding Is Today Where Corn Was In Late 1990s;
Huge Opportunity to Bolster Yield Ahead
COTTON
TREND
Greece
U.S. (9)
Cotton must become more
profitable for farmers –
boosting yields is key
NEED India
Costa Rica
(3)
Boost yield returns per
acre Brazil Australia
SOLUTIONS
Breeding Programs
South
MOLECULAR Testing Programs
IN PROCESS Africa
BREEDING FOCUS
Winter Nurseries
COTTON BREEDING STATUS: 2007
RESOURCES CAPABILITIES OUTLOOK
• ‘Jumpstart’ of up to 3 years
World’s largest Zeroing in on drought,
over corn in 1990s because
private cotton fiber quality, lint yield
infrastructure is in place:
breeding program and disease resistance
• Labs, IT and markers are New, novel targets:
ready to go; “Plug-and-Play” Diverse germplasm
opportunity base can lead to genetic
• Largest marker collection in pairings that greatly
the world benefit farmers
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12. SEMINIS
Four Growth Drivers Enrich Seminis Gross Profit Contribution
Through 2012
SEMINIS GROWTH DRIVERS
Seminis
SITUATION:
Four growth drivers build on the strength of the existing business and begin
to leverage the capability Monsanto brings to Seminis to generate growth
• In 2006, narrowed commercial
through the end of the decade
and research focus to 25 crops
that generate the most profit
Increase price of existing portfolio and
• Began application of breeding
PRICE new products launched on basis of value
technology, with a target of
created and shared with the grower
1,000+ markers each for 9
crops by 2009
Increase share in higher value segments
OUTLOOK:
MARKET SHARE via shifts to protected culture and
• Through end of decade,
MIX disease resistance products post 2010
Seminis grows through current
offerings – via price and
improved market share mix – Develop and launch products into high
NEW PRODUCT
and pipeline opportunity – with value segments with a focus on disease
LAUNCHES
new product launches resistance, protected cultures and yield
Accelerate pipeline product launches
PIPELINE through the use of new molecular
ACCELERATION breeding tools
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13. R&D PIPELINE
Pipeline Has Some Likely Blockbusters and Some
Hidden Gems
ANNUAL R&D CYCLE: SEEDS & TRAITS BIOTECH TRAIT PIPELINE
SOYBEANS ARE EMERGING FROM CORN’S
SHADOW
Roundup RReady2Yield creates platform for future
First product developed exclusively for an ex-US
market will be in soybeans
Soybeans could be a 3+ stack by middle of next
decade
COTTON POTENTIAL TO BE UNLOCKED
Q1 Q4
Second-generation stacked products to accelerate
globally
Q2 Q3 Cotton could be a 3+ stack by middle of next decade
YIELD AND STRESS POTENTIAL EXPLODING
Drought tolerance in corn expected to be first of a
rapid series of blockbuster traits
BREEDING PIPELINE
BREEDING ENGINE FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS
At a greater pace than ever before, new breeding tools
are being applied across all platforms and resulting in
breakthrough products
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14. R & D PIPELINE
Roundup RReady2Yield Soybeans Signal Emerging
Platform of New Stacked Soybean Products
KEY MARKET ACRES U.S. BRAZIL ARGENTINA
ROUNDUP RREADY2YIELD AVAILABLE MARKET 70M 50-60M 35M
SOYBEANS PERCENT PENETRATED 0% 0% 0%
P R O JE CT
R&D Pipeline
HIT Project ROUNDUP RREADY2YIELD
SOYBEANS
SITUATION:
Phase IV
2007 STATUS:
• Roundup RReady2Yield soybeans have completed
regulatory process in the United States and Canada
• Three years of field comparisons show a yield
advantage of 7-to-11 percent compared with its first-
generation Roundup Ready counterpart
VALUE CONSIDERATIONS:
• Value is additive compared with Roundup Ready
soybeans
• Value created through yield gains will be shared with
farmer as has been Monsanto’s historical practice
• Roundup Ready2Yield will become preferred platform
for host of new soybean traits for yield, quality and
ease of farming
RETAIL VALUE/ACRE: >$10 - <$30/acre
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15. R&D PIPELINE
Yield and Stress Biotech Collaboration with BASF Creates
Enhanced Opportunity in Key Growth Area for Next Decade
LICENSEE BRANDS
MONSANTO
DISOVERY
REGIONAL BRANDS
PROGRAM
INTENSIFIED
YIELD & STRESS BASF
PIPELINE DISCOVERY NATIONAL BRANDS
Collaboration creates PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT OF
a new joint pipeline
SUCCESSIVE UPGRADES
focused on stepping
TO CREATE A “FAMILY”
up the volume of
OF PRODUCTS
leads and certainty of
commercial success DISCOVERY DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIALIZATION
in the emerging
category of “yield” • Pairs two separate, but • Greater volume of leads • Broad-licensing approach
traits for corn, complementary discovery and cost sharing reduce allows for products to
soybeans, cotton and
engines risk of failure, increasing reach broadest market
canola
probability of possible, allowing farmers
• Increased rate of
commercial success to choose traits in the
discovery, unlocking more
KEY seed brands they prefer
sources of genes than • Successive upgrades
ADVANTAGES for the greatest
ever before emerge sooner, creating
performance
steady stream of traits in
• With combined effort,
a “product family” in
products should advance
each crop
at faster-than-average
development timelines,
esp. in early-phase
research
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16. R & D PIPELINE
Family of Drought-Tolerant Corn Products to Create
Differentiated Value Across Multiple Market Segments
KEY MARKET ACRES U.S. BRAZIL ARGENTINA EUROPE
Drought-tolerant AVAILABLE MARKET 90M 20-25M 10M 24M
corn PERCENT PENETRATED 0% 0% 0% 0%
P R O JE CT
R&D Pipeline
HIT Project Drought-tolerant corn
SITUATION:
Phase II
2006 STATUS:
• Lead events consistently delivered yield
improvements compared with controls in water
stressed conditions, with yield advantage of up to 12
bushels per acre in Chilean locations
• Currently in fifth season of U.S. field testing;
significant expansion in number of locations, test
environments and germplasm backgrounds
VALUE CONSIDERATIONS:
• Value of trait reflects better yields under moisture-
stressed conditions; varies by region
• Value will be specific to variable costs of water use by
farmers, not fixed costs of irrigation IRRIGATED DRYLAND STABILITY
• Corn needs 18-to-20 inches of moisture during the
Irrigated Non-Irrigated Non-Irrigated
growing season
Value is in Value is in Value is in
RETAIL VALUE/ACRE: $10 - $30/acre
replacing improved yields improved yields
TOTAL ACRE irrigation, reducing annually, by when moisture is
144M-149M acres
OPPORTUNITY: variable costs of improving water- less than optimal
irrigation use efficiency
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17. SUMMARY
Fueled By Seeds-and-Traits Business Performance, Monsanto
Has Created an Unparalleled Platform for Continued Growth
$3,000 FOCUS: ANNUAL GROSS PROFIT BY
BUSINESS SEGMENT
SEEDS & GENOMICS SEGMENT
$2,500 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY SEGMENT
$2,000
ANNUAL GROSS PROFIT
SEEDS &
($ IN MILLIONS)
GENOMICS
CAGR 2002-2006: 34%
$1,500
$1,000
AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTIVITY
KEY INFLECTION POINT: IN
CAGR 2002-2006: (8)%
2003-2004, GROSS PROFIT FOR
SEEDS & GENOMICS BUSINESS
$500 SEGMENT SURPASSED
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY
$0
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
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18. SUMMARY
Monsanto Is Unique as a Technology Company That
Generates Significant Free Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow
SOURCES OF CASH USES OF CASH
SITUATION:
CUMULATIVE: 2004-2006 CUMULATIVE: 2004-2006
• From 2004-2006, Monsanto ACQUISITIONS
WORKING CAPITAL
generated $1.3B from
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
working capital NET INCOME
TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER INVESTMENTS
• During the same period,
$1.8B was spent on
acquisitions
$860M
$1.8B
$1.3B
$1.2B
$270M
CASH GENERATION AND USES
Between 2004 and 2006, much of the cash generated from
working capital improvements was used to fund key acquisitions
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19. OVERVIEW
All Six Growth Drivers Delivered in 2007, Setting Stage for
Continued Growth Through End of Decade
MONSANTO’S OPPORTUNITY
GROSS MARGIN OPPORTUNITY
Delta between 2006 gross margin
GROSS PROFIT AS A PERCENT OF SALES
and a 52-54% trajectory reflects
54%
continued growth opportunity for
seeds and traits
GROSS MARGIN ‘PULL’
FACTOR
52%
U.S. corn
50%
International corn
48%
Global biotech traits
46%
Cotton platform
44%
2007F
2003 2004 2005 2006 2008F 2009F 2010F Seminis vegetable seeds
R&D pipeline
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