Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG)
Overview
Bunge Limited is everywhere on the food chain. The company is a leading global soy and other oilseed processor, a leading South American fertilizer maker and provider, and, through subsidiary Bunge North America, a major US food processor. Its joint venture with DuPont, called Solae, of which Bunge owns 28%, makes specialty food ingredients. In addition to processing soybeans, Bunge also processes canola seed, sunflower seed, wheat, and corn. Its fertilizer operations take place mainly in Brazil and involves all stages of production, from the mining of phosphate-based raw materials to the selling of blended fertilizers. AXA Financial owns about 10% of the company's stock.
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Key financials for Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: BG) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £36,307.6 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 38.9% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £734.8 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 44.2% |
| 2008 Employees | 24,787 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 3.8% |
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Key people and executives for Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG)
| Chairman and CEO | Alberto Weisser (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| CFO | Jacqualyn A. Fouse Connect to this executive |
| Chief Development Officer and Managing Director, Sugar and Bioenergy | D. Benedict Pearcy Connect to this executive |
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