Our Focus Today W H O W E A R E G L O B A L E N V I R O N M E N T O U R P A R T O F T H E S O L U T I O N A C C O U N T I N G A N D F I N A N C E Improving the future of farming… Improving the future of food… A bundantly and safely

Who We are Today 13,000 employees 380 locations worldwide in 4 primary regions — l Europe/Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America and North America $5.5 billion in sales l A leader in seeds, crop protection, biotechnology l and animal agriculture MON on New York Stock Exchange l l l Improving the future of farming… Improving the future of food… A bundantly and safely

herbicide (corn and soybeans) O U R P R O D U C T S Chemical Brands Family of Roundup ® herbicides l Lasso ® herbicide (corn and soybeans) l Machete ® herbicide (rice) l Partner ® herbicide (corn, soybeans l and grain sorghum) AquaMaster TM herbicide (aquatic l environments) Improving the future of farming… Improving the future of food… A bundantly and safely

O U R P R O D U C T S Traits Weed Control Roundup Ready Corn, Soybeans, Canola and Cotton – built in tolerance of Roundup brand herbicides Insect Control Yieldguard Corn – protect against corn borers Bollgard Cotton – season-long control of budworms and bullworms l YieldGard ® corn Conventional corn Improving the future of farming… Improving the future of food… A bundantly and safely

Seeds Asgrow , DEKALB , Hartz and Quantum brands O U R P R O D U C T S Seeds Asgrow ® , DEKALB ® , Hartz and Quantum brands l Virtually all the important food crops including corn, soy, grain sorghum & wheat l Benefits - Maximize grower profits - New seed varieties with higher yields - Reliable supply of high quality, best performing seeds available l Improving the future of farming… Improving the future of food… A bundantly and safely

Monsanto Finance Overview Imagine Growing Together You and Monsanto

What Are We Given Credit For Now? Monsanto Finance Norms and Standards Open communication & listening Knowledge sharing Respect differences in opinion Inclusive Customer focus Teamwork Drive for best practices Systems/process orientation Proactive approach

Monsanto Finance Organization What Would We Like to Be? CFO Strategy Strategic Sourcing & Payables Business Support (worldwide) Treasury Credit Risk Management Audit Controllership External Reporting Internal Reporting Manufacturing Budgeting & Forecasting Investor Relations Tax

What Are We Given Credit For Now? Monsanto’s Culture at a Glance Few levels; highly networked, internally & externally Participative management Comfort with ambiguity, complexity & change Integrity and personal growth Willingness to work hard and ability to find own sense of balance between work and rest of life

Commitment to Diversity What Would We Like to Be? Strongly supported by senior management Recognition of business benefits Development of inclusive culture Support networks Fairness in staffing & other people processes Learning Partners Program Emphasis on college relations

Imagine Growing Together: You and Monsanto Development Focus Imagine Growing Together: You and Monsanto Tuition reimbursement Monsanto stock options for all employees Employee stock purchase plan All employees have annual incentive target Development of leadership Personal development Written plan for each person Tuition assistance Cross-functional assignments possible Focus on coaching relationships Global employee surveys

Imagine Growing Together: You and Monsanto Development Tools / Processes Imagine Growing Together: You and Monsanto Tuition reimbursement Monsanto stock options for all employees Employee stock purchase plan All employees have annual incentive target People Review Process Behavior-based Career Models Career Feedback & Development Incentive Plans Safety

Monsanto Intern Program Imagine Growing Together: You and Monsanto Tuition reimbursement Monsanto stock options for all employees Employee stock purchase plan All employees have annual incentive target Monsanto Intern Program

Imagine Growing Together: You and Monsanto Intern Program Objectives Imagine Growing Together: You and Monsanto Tuition reimbursement Monsanto stock options for all employees Employee stock purchase plan All employees have annual incentive target Select High Potential Top Student Candidates from Selected Schools Provide Students Hands-on Experience Provide Managers Chance to Get to Know Students over Summer Provide Full-Time Offers to High Potential Students Before They Return to School

Imagine Growing Together: You and Monsanto Intern Program Benefits Imagine Growing Together: You and Monsanto Students Learn About Monsanto, its culture, values, and people from the Inside Better Opportunity to Show Skills than in 30 Minute Interview Less Stress Student’s Final Year with Offer in-hand Monsanto Has Better Success with New Hires Tuition reimbursement Monsanto stock options for all employees Employee stock purchase plan All employees have annual incentive target

Monsanto Internal Finance Training Imagine Growing Together: You and Monsanto Tuition reimbursement Monsanto stock options for all employees Employee stock purchase plan All employees have annual incentive target Monsanto Internal Finance Training

New Hire Training Program A C C O U N T I N G A N D F I N A N C E New Hire Training Program Present Information to Finance New Hires in a Timely, Consistent Manner Provide Training early in their Careers Developed from the New Hires Perspective Give New Hires What They Need, When They Need IT Timing (June to Mid-August) Training is split equally between formal and ‘on the job’ training “I sure wish I knew that when I started”

Imagine Growing Together: You and Monsanto Training Topics Imagine Growing Together: You and Monsanto Business Concepts Monsanto Overview and History Biotechnology Business & Products Overview People Development Goals, Development and Performance Measurement Compensation and Benefits Diversity Training Process & Tools Finance Systems Financial Reporting Monsanto Intranet, CCP’s Budgeting & Planning Tuition reimbursement Monsanto stock options for all employees Employee stock purchase plan All employees have annual incentive target

Imagine Growing Together: You and Monsanto Selling Points to Students Imagine Growing Together: You and Monsanto Tuition reimbursement Monsanto stock options for all employees Employee stock purchase plan All employees have annual incentive target Monsanto offers continuous learning New hires learn the answers before they have to ask the questions Schedule provides time to learn then apply on the job Provides an immediate network of relationships Meet and learn about various people and positions within the Finance organization

Imagine Growing Together: You and Monsanto A C C O U N T I N G A N D F I N A N C E Imagine Growing Together: You and Monsanto Competitive pay & excellent benefits All employees have the opportunity for an annual incentive bonus Generous holiday & vacation program 4 weeks after 2 years plus the week of Christmas Fun, diverse, and challenging culture Extended new hire training and orientation Health, dental, vision & life coverage Pension & 401(k), with a minimum 60% match Tuition reimbursement Dependent care, adoption assistance, and stock purchase programs

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