| Date | Title | | | 05/10/13 | Bunge Limited to Hold Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on May 24, 2013| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Friday, May 24, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sofitel Hotel, 45 West 44th Street, New York, New York. The record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual General Meeting and at any subsequent adjournments or postponements of the meeting was March 28, 2013.
For those unable to attend in person, the slide presentation given by... |
|  | | 05/08/13 | Bunge Limited to Address BMO Capital Markets Farm to Market Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that CFO and Global Operational Excellence Officer Drew Burke will address the BMO Capital Markets Farm to Market Conference on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. local time in New York City.
The presentation will be webcast live on www.bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, go to the "Webcasts and Events" page of the "Investors" section of the company's website. Select "BMO Far... |
| | | 04/25/13 | Bunge Reports First Quarter 2013 Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG)
Total segment EBIT of $260 million, up 30% vs. last year on an adjusted basis
Agribusiness managed challenging markets well, but results lower than last year
Sugar & bioenergy and food & ingredients off to a good start
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| | | 04/11/13 | Bunge Limited Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) will announce its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, on Thursday, April 25, 2013, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on April 25, 2013 to discuss the company's results.
Additionally, a slide presentation to accompany the discussion of results will be posted on www.bunge.com.
To listen to the call, please dial (800) 446-1671. If you ar... |
| | | 04/09/13 | Bunge Limited Announces Management Transition at Bunge North America| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), a global agribusiness and food company, today announced the appointment of Todd Bastean to the position of CEO, Bunge North America, effective June 1. Mr. Bastean, currently CFO, Bunge North America, succeeds Soren Schroder, who will become CEO of Bunge Limited on the same date. Mr. Schroder will assume the role of CEO from Alberto Weisser, who earlier this year announced his retirement after 15 years leading the compan... |
| | | 03/28/13 | Bunge Announces New Leadership Appointments| ST. LOUIS, March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Bunge North America, the North American operating arm of Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), announced a leadership transition with the appointment of George Allard as vice president and general manager of its oils business effective April 1. Allard replaces Rodney Perry who is transferring to Bunge's European office as vice president, food and ingredients for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Wade Ellis replaces Allard as vice president and general m... |
| | | 03/13/13 | Bunge Announces Appointment of Pierre Mauger as Chief Development and Performance Management Officer|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced the appointment of Pierre Mauger to the newly created position of chief development and performance management officer. In this role, Mr. Mauger will lead Bunge's global business development activities, including M&A, strategic planning and capital allocation, as well as the company's performance management and analysis processes. In addition to these responsibilities, Mr. Mauger will oversee Bunge's ... |
| | | 03/05/13 | Bunge Limited Declares Dividends on Common and Preference Shares|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), a global agribusiness and food company, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per common share. The dividend is payable on June 3, 2013 to shareholders of record on May 20, 2013.
The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share on its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares, payable on June 1, 2013 to sharehol... |
| | | 02/13/13 | Bunge Limited to Address CAGNY Conference|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that members of its senior management team will address the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference in Boca Raton, Florida, at 3:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, February 20, 2013.
The presentation will be webcast live on www.bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, go to the "Webcasts and Events" page of the "Investors" section of the company's website. Select "CAGNY Conf... |
| | | 02/07/13 | Bunge Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Results|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG)
Fourth quarter included non-cash, after-tax charges of $683 million, primarily includes goodwill impairment of $327 million in sugar & bioenergy segment, provisions of $298 million in discontinued operations related to pending sale of fertilizer business and $49 million related to sale of long-term recoverable taxes
Record full-year results in agribusiness of over $1 billion, up 20% vs. last year on a... |
| | | 02/07/13 | Bunge Announces CEO Succession| Alberto Weisser to Retire as CEO, Effective June 1, 2013
Soren Schroder, Current CEO of Bunge North America, Named Successor
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that Alberto Weisser will retire as chief executive officer (CEO) effective June 1, 2013. The board of directors has appointed Soren Schroder, currently CEO of Bunge North America, to succeed Mr. Weisser as CEO of the company, and expects Mr. Schroder to become a director be... |
| | | 01/25/13 | Bunge Limited Schedules Fiscal Year-end Earnings Release and Conference Call|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) will announce its results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, on Thursday, February 7, 2013, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST on February 7, 2013 to discuss the company's results.
Additionally, a slide presentation to accompany the discussion of results will be posted on www.bunge.com.
Earnings announcements for the first,... |
| | | 12/07/12 | Bunge to Sell Brazilian Fertilizer Business to Yara for $750 Million in Cash|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Yara International ASA under which Yara will acquire Bunge's Brazilian fertilizer business, including blending facilities, brands and warehouses, for $750 million in cash.
Bunge and Yara have also agreed to enter into a long-term fertilizer supply agreement, enabling Bunge to continue to supply fertilizer to farmers as part of its grain origination activi... |
| | | 12/05/12 | Andrew Ferrier to Join Bunge Limited Board of Directors|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that Andrew Ferrier has been appointed to its Board of Directors as an independent director, effective immediately.
Mr. Ferrier, age 53, is Managing Director of Canz Capital Limited, a private investment company he founded in 2011. He served as Chief Executive Officer of Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd., a leading New Zealand-based international dairy company, from 2003 to 2011. Previously, he served... |
| | | 12/05/12 | Bunge Limited Declares Dividends on Common and Preference Shares|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), a global agribusiness and food company, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per common share. The dividend is payable on March 4, 2013 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2013.
The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share on its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares, payable on March 1, 2013 to share... |
| | | 12/05/12 | Bunge Limited Announces Expansion and Extension of Share Repurchase Program|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a $275 million increase in the size of its existing share repurchase program. Additionally, the share repurchase program, which was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2012, was extended for an indefinite period.
Alberto Weisser, Bunge's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Our decision to increase the size of our share repurchase program r... |
| | | 10/25/12 | Bunge Reports Third Quarter Results|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG)
Total segment EBIT of $441 million, an increase of $250 million compared to Q3 2011
Strong Agribusiness results, volumes up 15%
Sugar & Bioenergy results impacted by $39 million impairment charge related to a U.S. corn ethanol joint-venture
Excluding charge, results in Sugar & Bioenergy improved year-over-year due to higher milling margins
Financial Highlights
Quarter En... |
| | | 10/11/12 | Bunge Limited Schedules Third Quarter 2012 Earnings Release and Conference Call|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) will announce its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, on Thursday, October 25, 2012, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on October 25, 2012 to discuss the company's results.
Additionally, a slide presentation to accompany the discussion of results will be posted on www.bunge.com.
To listen to the call, please dial (877) 261-8992. ... |
| | | 09/12/12 | Bunge Limited to Host Investor Day|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), a global agribusiness and food company, announced that it will host an Investor Day event in New York City on September 19, 2012. Presentations will provide an overview of the company's operations, financial performance and strategy. Presenters will include Alberto Weisser, Chairman and CEO, as well as members of Bunge's senior management team.
Presentations will begin at 1:00 p.m. EDT and end at app... |
| | | 08/02/12 | Bunge Limited Declares Dividends on Common and Preference Shares|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), a global agribusiness and food company, today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per common share. The dividend is payable on December 3, 2012 to shareholders of record on November 19, 2012.
The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share on its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares, payable on December 1, 2012 to shareholders of record on November 15, 20... |
| | | 07/26/12 | Bunge Reports Second Quarter Results|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG)
Total segment EBIT of $403 million, including gains on transactions of $121 million
Agribusiness produced strong results
Sugar & Bioenergy results lower than expected as rains delayed harvest
Food & Ingredients impacted by lower margins; Fertilizer results as expected
Financial Highlights
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| | | 07/19/12 | Bunge Limited Schedules Second Quarter 2012 Earnings Release and Conference Call|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) will announce its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, on Thursday, July 26, 2012, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on July 26, 2012 to discuss the company's results.
Additionally, a slide presentation to accompany the discussion of results will be posted on www.bunge.com.
To listen to the call, please dial (888) 895-5479. If you are ... |
| | | 06/25/12 | Kathleen Hyle to Join Bunge Limited Board of Directors|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that Kathleen Hyle has been appointed to its Board of Directors as an independent director, effective July 2, 2012.
Ms. Hyle, age 53, has served as Senior Vice President of Constellation Energy and Chief Operating Officer of Constellation Energy Resources since 2008. She will be retiring from Constellation Energy in July 2012. Constellation Energy, which was recently acquired by Exelon Corporation, ... |
| | | 06/12/12 | Bunge Launches Innovative REDD Project in Brazilian Amazon| Project will preserve 70,000 hectares of forest in Mato Grosso, Brazil
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced it is participating in a project that will avoid approximately 30 million metric tons of CO2 emissions and generate carbon credits through the preservation of 70,000 hectares of native forest in the Amazon biome. The project, developed through a partnership between Bunge Environmental Markets and Florestal Santa Maria, is ... |
| | | 06/12/12 | Bunge Limited Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Offering|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that Bunge Limited Finance Corp., its wholly owned finance subsidiary, has priced a public offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 3.20% senior notes due 2017. The senior notes will be guaranteed by Bunge Limited. The offering was made pursuant to a registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The transaction is expected to close on June 15, 2012.
Bu... |
| | | 05/31/12 | Bunge Limited Announces Appointment of Frank Jimenez as General Counsel, Secretary and Managing Director, Government Affairs, and Retirement of Carl Hausmann|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), a global agribusiness and food company, today announced two management changes:
the appointment of Frank Jimenez as General Counsel, Secretary and Managing Director, Government Affairs, and
the retirement of Carl Hausmann, currently Managing Director, Global Government and Corporate Affairs.
Jimenez will join Bunge effective July 5 and report directly to Alberto Weisser, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,... |
| | | 05/25/12 | Bunge Announces Annual Meeting Results|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced the results of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, which was held this morning in New York City.
Election of Directors: Shareholders elected Mr. Francis Coppinger and Mr. Alberto Weisser as directors for a three-year term. Bunge's Board now has nine directors.
Appointment of Independent Auditors: Shareholders approved the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for the... |
| | | 05/24/12 | Bunge Limited Increases Quarterly Dividend on Common Shares and Declares Dividends on Preference Shares|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the company's regular quarterly cash dividend, from $0.25 to $0.27 per common share. The new dividend is payable on September 4, 2012, to shareholders of record on August 21, 2012.
The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share on its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares, payable on Septembe... |
| | | 05/21/12 | Bunge Limited to Address Citi Global Consumer Conference|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that Soren Schroder, CEO, Bunge North America, will address the Citi Global Consumer Conference on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at 2:10 p.m. local time in New York City.
The presentation will be webcast live on www.bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, go to the "Webcasts and Events" page of the "Investors" section of the company's website. Select "Citi Global Consumer Conference"... |
| | | 05/11/12 | Bunge Limited to Hold Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on May 25, 2012|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Friday, May 25, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sofitel Hotel, 45 West 44th Street, New York, New York. The record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual General Meeting and at any subsequent adjournments or postponements of the meeting was March 30, 2012.
For those unable to attend in person, the slide presentation given ... |
| | | 05/09/12 | Bunge Limited to Address BMO Capital Markets Farm to Market Conference|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that CFO and Global Operational Excellence Officer Drew Burke will address the BMO Capital Markets Farm to Market Conference on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. local time in New York City.
The presentation will be webcast live on www.bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, go to the "Webcasts and Events" page of the "Investors" section of the company's web... |
| | | 05/01/12 | Bunge Limited Sells Minority Stake in Solae|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that it has sold its 28 percent stake in Solae, LLC to DuPont. The purchase price was approximately $440 million. Bunge and DuPont formed Solae as a joint venture in 2003.
"This transaction enables Bunge to redeploy capital into our strategic, core businesses," stated Drew Burke, Chief Financial Officer, Bunge Limited. "Solae has created great value during the past nine years, and is well-positioned ... |
| | | 04/26/12 | Bunge Reports First Quarter Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE:BG)
Good start to the year in agribusiness and food & ingredients segments
Results in sugar & bioenergy impacted by lower ethanol margins
Fertilizer results impacted by lower market prices and $27 million non-recurring item
Financial Highlights
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| | | 04/16/12 | Bunge Completes Acquisition of Climate Change Capital| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. and LONDON, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) ("Bunge"), a leading global agribusiness and food company, and Climate Change Capital Limited ("CCC"), a U.K.-regulated sustainable asset manager and advisor, today announced that Bunge has completed its previously announced acquisition of 100% of Climate Change Capital Group Limited ("CCCG"), the parent company of CCC.
James Cameron, CCC's Vice Chairman, will replace Vivienne Cox as Chairman. Mar... |
| | | 04/13/12 | Bunge Limited Schedules First Quarter 2012 Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 13, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) will announce its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, on Thursday, April 26, 2012, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on April 26, 2012 to discuss the company's results.
Additionally, a slide presentation to accompany the discussion of results will be posted on www.bunge.com.
To listen to the call, please dial (888) 895-5479. ... |
| | | 04/04/12 | Bunge Limited Announces Management Transition at Bunge EMEA|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), a global agribusiness and food company, today announced a transition of leadership at Bunge Europe, Middle East and Africa ("Bunge EMEA"). Jean-Louis Gourbin, Chief Executive Officer, Bunge EMEA, will retire effective May 1, 2012. Tommy Jensen, currently Chief Operating Officer, Bunge EMEA, will succeed Mr. Gourbin as CEO and report directly to Alberto Weisser, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Bunge Li... |
| | | 04/04/12 | Bunge Purchases Assets of MCN BioProducts|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) ("Bunge"), a leading global agribusiness and food company, today announced it has purchased substantially all of the assets, including the patent portfolio, of MCN BioProducts Inc. ("MCN"), a privately-held Canadian technology company. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Assets purchased include intellectual property related to the conversion of canola and rapeseed meals into nutritionally dense p... |
| | | 04/03/12 | Solazyme and Bunge Form Joint Venture for Commercial-Scale Renewable Oil Production Facility in Brazil| South San Francisco, CA and White Plains, NY – April 3, 2012 – Solazyme, Inc. (NASDAQ: SZYM) (“Solazyme”), a renewable oil and bioproducts company, and Bunge Global Innovation LLC (“Bunge”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), a global agribusiness and food company, announced today that they and other Bunge subsidiaries have signed definitive agreements forming a Joint Venture (“JV”) to build, own and operate a commercial-scale renewable tailored oils production facility adjac... |
| | | 02/29/12 | Bunge Limited Declares Dividends on Common and Preference Shares|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), a global agribusiness and food company, today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share. The dividend is payable on June 4, 2012 to shareholders of record on May 21, 2012.
The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share on its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares, payable on June 1, 2012 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2012.
About Bunge Li... |
| | | 02/22/12 | Bunge to Acquire Climate Change Capital|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. and LONDON, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) ("Bunge"), a leading global agribusiness and food company, and Climate Change Capital Limited ("CCC"), a U.K.-regulated sustainable asset manager and advisor, today announced that Bunge has agreed to acquire Climate Change Capital Group Limited ("CCCG").
The transaction was approved by the U.K.'s Financial Services Authority (FSA) on February 20, 2012, and CCCG has obtained the required shareholder approva... |
| | | 02/10/12 | Bunge Completes Acquisition of Amrit Banaspati's Edible Oils and Fats Business|
MUMBAI, India and NOIDA, India, Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) ("Bunge India") and Amrit Banaspati Company Limited ("Amrit Banaspati") today announced that Bunge has completed the previously announced acquisition of the edible oils and fats business of Amrit Banaspati.
Bunge India also completed the acquisition of rights to GAGAN, the vanaspati brand held by Amrit Corp. Limited.
About Bun... |
| | | 02/09/12 | Bunge Reports Fourth Quarter Results|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:BG)
Strong full-year results in agribusiness and food & ingredients
Cash provided by operations was $2.6 billion for 2011
2010 full year total segment EBIT includes $2.4 billion gain on sale of fertilizer nutrients assets
Financial Highlights
Quarter Ended
Year Ended
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| | | 01/26/12 | Bunge Limited Schedules Fiscal Year-End Earnings Release and Conference Call|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) will announce its results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, on Thursday, February 9, 2012, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST on February 9, 2012 to discuss the company's results.
Additionally, a slide presentation to accompany the discussion of results will be posted on http://www.bunge.com/.
Earnings announcements for... |
| | | 12/21/11 | Bunge to Acquire Edible Oils and Fats Business of Amrit Banaspati in India|
MUMBAI and NOIDA, India, Dec. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) ("Bunge India") and Amrit Banaspati Company Limited ("Amrit Banaspati") today announced that Bunge India has entered into definitive agreements with Amrit Banaspati and Amrit Corp. Limited ("Amrit Corp") to acquire the edible oils and fats business of Amrit Banaspati.
The acquisition includes Amrit Banaspati's manufacturing facility at Rajpur... |
| | | 12/08/11 | Bunge Limited Declares Dividends on Common and Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), a global agribusiness and food company, today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share. The dividend is payable on March 2, 2012 to shareholders of record on February 17, 2012.
The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share on its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares, payable on March 1, 2012 to shareholders of record on February 15... |
| | | 11/03/11 | Bunge Limited to Address the CLSA AsiaUSA Forum| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that Christopher White, CEO, Bunge Asia, will address the CLSA AsiaUSA Forum in San Francisco on Wednesday, November 9, at 10:30 a.m. local time.
The presentation will be webcast live on http://www.bunge.com/.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, go to the "Webcasts and Events" page of the "Investors" section of the company's website. Select "CLSA AsiaUSA Forum" and follow the promp... |
| | | 11/01/11 | Bunge to Invest in Palm Plantation Company| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
Bunge Agribusiness Singapore Pte. Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), today announced that it intends to form a joint venture with PT Bumiraya Investindo ("BRI"), the Indonesian palm plantation subsidiary of PT Tiga Pilar Sejahtera Food Tbk ("TPS Food"). This would be Bunge's first investment in the palm oil industry.
Under the terms of the agreement with TPS Food, Bunge Agribusiness Singapore Pte. Ltd would... |
| | | 10/27/11 | Bunge Reports Third Quarter Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG)
Results in the quarter were lower in all segments except fertilizer
Cash generated from operations was $1.1 billion in the quarter; $1.4 billion year-to-date
2010 year-to-date total segment EBIT includes $2.4 billion gain on sale of fertilizer nutrients assets
Financial Highlights
Quarter Ended
Nine Months Ended
US$ in millions, except per share d... |
| | | 10/20/11 | Bunge Limited Schedules Third Quarter 2011 Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) will announce its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, on Thursday, October 27, 2011, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on October 27, 2011 to discuss the company's results.
Additionally, a slide presentation to accompany the discussion of results will be posted on http://www.bunge.com/.
To listen to the call, please dial ... |
| | | 10/13/11 | James T. Hackett to Join Bunge Limited Board of Directors| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that James T. Hackett has been appointed to its Board of Directors as an independent director, effective November 1, 2011.
Mr. Hackett, age 57, is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, a leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company. Prior to joining Anadarko in 2003, Mr. Hackett was President and COO of Devon Energy Corporation followi... |
| | | 08/04/11 | Bunge Limited Declares Dividends on Common and Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), a global agribusiness and food company, has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share. The dividend is payable on December 2, 2011 to shareholders of record on November 18, 2011.
The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share on its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares, payable on December 1, 2011 to shareholders of record on Novembe... |
| | | 07/28/11 | Bunge Reports Strong Second Quarter Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 28, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG)
Strong operating performance of $373 million total segment EBIT
Agribusiness and food & ingredients continued to perform well
Sugar & bioenergy and fertilizer performed as expected
2010 total segment EBIT includes $2,440 million gain on sale of fertilizer nutrients assets
Financial Highlights
Quarter Ended
Six Months Ended
US$ in millions, exce... |
| | | 07/21/11 | Bunge Limited Schedules Second Quarter 2011 Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 21, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) will announce its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, on Thursday, July 28, 2011, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on July 28, 2011 to discuss the company's results.
Additionally, a slide presentation to accompany the discussion of results will be posted in the "Investor Information" section of www.bunge.com.
To listen to th... |
| | | 06/28/11 | Bunge Limited Names Gordon Hardie as Managing Director, Food & Ingredients| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 28, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that Gordon Hardie will join the company as Managing Director, Food & Ingredients, effective July 1, 2011. In this role, Mr. Hardie will provide strategic leadership to Bunge's global Food & Ingredients segment, and will oversee the development of the company's edible oil and milling businesses, which produce a range of commercial and retail products, including bulk and bottled oils, bak... |
| | | 06/08/11 | Bunge Limited to Address the Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that Ben Pearcy, the company's Chief Development Officer and Managing Director, Sugar and Bioenergy, will address the Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference in Paris on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. local time.
The presentation will be webcast live on http://www.bunge.com/.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, select the "Investor Information" link on the Bunge homepage, th... |
| | | 05/27/11 | Bunge Announces Annual Meeting Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 27, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced the results of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, which was held this morning in New York City.
Election of Directors: Shareholders elected Mr. Ernest Bachrach and Mr. Enrique Boilini as directors for a three-year term. Bunge's Board now has 10 directors.
Approval of the Appointment of Our Independent Auditors: Shareholders approved the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as ... |
| | | 05/26/11 | Bunge Limited Increases Quarterly Dividend on Common Shares and Declares Dividends on Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an 8.7% increase in the company's regular quarterly cash dividend, from $0.23 to $0.25 per common share. The new dividend is payable on September 2, 2011, to shareholders of record on August 16, 2011.
The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share on its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares, payable on S... |
| | | 05/26/11 | Bunge Limited to Address Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that Alberto Weisser, Chairman and CEO, Bunge Limited, will address the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. local time in New York City.
The presentation will be webcast live on www.bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, select the "Investor Information" link on the Bunge homepage, then select "Webcasts and News Alerts." Select... |
| | | 05/24/11 | Bunge Limited to Hold Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on May 27, 2011| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Friday, May 27, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sofitel Hotel, 45 West 44th Street, New York, New York. The record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual General Meeting and at any subsequent adjournments or postponements of the meeting was March 31, 2011.
For those unable to attend in person, the slide presentat... |
| | | 05/20/11 | Bunge Limited to Address Citi Global Consumer Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that Soren Schroder, CEO, Bunge North America, will address the Citi Global Consumer Conference on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. local time in New York City.
The presentation will be webcast live on http://www.bunge.com/.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, select the "Investor Information" link on the Bunge homepage, then select "Webcasts and News Alerts." Select "Citi Globa... |
| | | 05/11/11 | Bunge Limited to Address BMO Capital Markets Farm to Market Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that CFO and Global Operational Excellence Officer Drew Burke will address the BMO Capital Markets Farm to Market Conference on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at 11:45 a.m. local time in New York City.
The presentation will be webcast live on www.bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, select the "Investor Information" link on the Bunge homepage, then select "Webcasts and News Ale... |
| | | 04/28/11 | Bunge Reports Strong First Quarter Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 28, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG)
Total segment EBIT of $317 million, up $199 million vs. 2010
Strong performance in agribusiness and food & ingredients
Sugar & bioenergy and fertilizer results generally in line with expectations
Financial Highlights
Quarter Ended
US$ in millions, except per share data
... |
| | | 04/20/11 | Bunge Limited Schedules First Quarter 2011 Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 20, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) will announce its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, on Thursday, April 28, 2011, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on April 28, 2011 to discuss the company's results.
Additionally, a slide presentation to accompany the discussion of results will be posted in the "Investor Information" section of www.bunge.com.
To listen t... |
| | | 03/08/11 | Bunge Limited Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Offering| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that Bunge Limited Finance Corp., its wholly owned finance subsidiary, has priced a public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.10% Senior Notes due 2016. The senior notes will be guaranteed by Bunge Limited. The offering was made pursuant to a registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The transaction is expected to close on March 11, 2011.
... |
| | | 03/03/11 | Bunge Limited Declares Dividends on Common and Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 3, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), a global agribusiness and food company, has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share. The dividend is payable on June 2, 2011 to shareholders of record on May 19, 2011.
The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share on its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares, payable on June 1, 2011 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2011.
Ab... |
| | | 02/25/11 | Bunge Appoints Enrique Humanes as CEO, Bunge Argentina| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced the appointment of Enrique Humanes as CEO, Bunge Argentina, effective immediately. Mr. Humanes has served as Interim CEO of Bunge Argentina since July 2010. He will report to Alberto Weisser, Chairman and CEO, Bunge Limited.
"Enrique has played a key role in growing Bunge's businesses in Argentina," stated Mr. Weisser. "His unique combination... |
| | | 02/17/11 | Bunge Limited to Address CAGNY Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that members of its senior management team will address the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference in Boca Raton, Florida, at 4:15 p.m. EST on Wednesday, February 23, 2011.
The presentation will be webcast live on www.bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, select the "Investor Information" link on the Bunge homepage, then select "Webcasts and News Alerts." S... |
| | | 02/10/11 | Bunge Reports Strong Fourth Quarter Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG)
Total segment EBIT of $381 million, an increase of $363 million compared to the same quarter last year
Strong performance in agribusiness and food & ingredients
Sugar & bioenergy impacted by poor cane crop
Expect favorable business conditions in 2011
Financial Highlights
Quarter Ended
Y... |
| | | 02/03/11 | Bunge Limited Schedules Fiscal Year-end Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) will announce its results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, on Thursday, February 10, 2011, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST on February 10, 2011 to discuss the company's results.
Additionally, a slide presentation to accompany the discussion of results will be posted in the "Investor Information" section of www.bu... |
| | | 01/27/11 | Drew Burke Named as CFO of Bunge Limited| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that Andrew J. Burke will become Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1, 2011. Mr. Burke has served as interim CFO for the company since September 2010. He will also continue in his role as the company's Global Operational Excellence Officer.
"Following a thorough search process, it is clear that Drew's leadership abilities, financial acumen and deep understanding of our business and ... |
| | | 12/09/10 | Bunge Limited Declares Dividends on Common and Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), a global agribusiness and food company, today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share. The dividend is payable on March 2, 2011 to shareholders of record on February 16, 2011.
The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share on its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares, payable on March 1, 2011 to shareholders of record on February 15, 201... |
| | | 11/29/10 | Bunge Limited to Address Citi Food Fest 2010 Food Manufacturing Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that Drew Burke, Interim CFO and Global Operational Excellence Officer, Bunge Limited, will address the Citi Food Fest 2010 Food Manufacturing Conference in New York City on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at 12:45 p.m. local time.
The presentation will be webcast live on www.bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, select the "Investor Information" link on the Bunge homepage, ... |
| | | 11/11/10 | Bunge Limited to Address the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that Ben Pearcy, Chief Development Officer and Managing Director of Sugar & Bioenergy, Bunge Limited, will address the Morgan Stanley Consumer and Retail Conference in New York City on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at 8:00 a.m. local time.
The presentation will be webcast live on www.bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, select the "Investor Information" link on the B... |
| | | 10/28/10 | Bunge Reports Strong Third Quarter Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct 28, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE:BG)
Solid results in agribusiness and food & ingredients
Sugar & bioenergy performed well and fertilizer is improving
Expect strong finish to the year
Financial Highlights
Quarter Ended
Nine Months Ended
US$ in millions, except per share data and ... |
| | | 10/21/10 | Bunge Limited Schedules Third Quarter 2010 Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct 21, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated global agribusiness and food company, will announce its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, on Thursday, October 28, 2010, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on October 28, 2010 to discuss the company's results.
Additionally, a slide presentation to accompany the discussion of results will be posted in the "Inv... |
| | | 09/16/10 | Bunge Limited to Host Investor Day| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept 16, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated global agribusiness and food company, announced that it will host an Investor Day event in New York, NY on September 23, 2010. Presentations will provide an overview of the company's operations, financial performance and strategy. Presenters will include Alberto Weisser, Chairman and CEO, as well as select members of Bunge's management team.
Presentations will begin at 10:00 a.m. EDT and en... |
| | | 08/26/10 | Bunge Limited Announces Resignation of CFO| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug 26, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated global agribusiness and food company, today announced that Jacqualyn A. Fouse, Chief Financial Officer, will be leaving the company effective September 24, 2010 to become CFO of Celgene Corporation, a global biopharmaceutical company. Bunge has initiated a search for Ms. Fouse's replacement. Andrew J. Burke, the company's Global Operational Excellence Officer, will serve as interim CFO.
"Jacki... |
| | | 08/05/10 | Bunge Limited Declares Dividends on Common and Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug 05, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated global agribusiness and food company, today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share. The dividend is payable on December 2, 2010 to shareholders of record on November 18, 2010.
The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share on its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares, payable on December 1, 2010 to shareholders of record o... |
| | | 07/29/10 | Bunge Reports Second Quarter Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 29, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG)
Closed on sale of fertilizer nutrients assets
Portion of sale proceeds used to reduce debt and initiate share repurchase program
Agribusiness results impacted by lower volumes and margins in oilseeds
Expect significantly improved performance in the second half of the year
Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
... |
| | | 07/22/10 | Bunge Limited Schedules Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 22, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated global agribusiness and food company, will announce its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, on Thursday, July 29, 2010, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on July 29, 2010 to discuss the company's results.
Additionally, a slide presentation to accompany the discussion of results will be posted in the "Investor Info... |
| | | 06/09/10 | Bunge Limited to Address the Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 9, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that Alberto Weisser, Chairman and CEO, Bunge Limited, will address the Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference in Paris on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at 4:45 p.m. local time.
The presentation will be webcast live on www.bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, select the "Investor Information" link on the Bunge homepage, then select "Webcasts and News Alerts." Select "Deutsche ... |
| | | 06/08/10 | Bunge Limited Announces Share Repurchase Program| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.,, June 8, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a program for the repurchase of up to $700 million of Bunge's common shares through December 31, 2011.
Alberto Weisser, Chairman and CEO, stated, "We remain focused on growing our business through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions. However, following the recent closing of the sale of our Brazilian fertilizer nutrients assets, our strengt... |
| | | 06/02/10 | Bunge Limited Announces Management Changes| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 2, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced the following changes to its management team:
Archie Gwathmey, co-CEO, Bunge Global Agribusiness (BGA) and Bunge Product Lines (BPL), will retire after a successful 35-year career at the company;
Drew Burke, currently co-CEO, BGA and BPL, will assume the newly created role of Bunge Limited Global Operational Excellence Officer and will be responsible for optimizing the co... |
| | | 05/28/10 | Bunge Limited to Address the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 28, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that Alberto Weisser, Chairman and CEO, Bunge Limited, will address the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on Friday, June 4, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. in New York City.
The presentation will be webcast live on www.bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, select the "Investor Information" link on the Bunge homepage, then select "Webcasts and News Alerts." Select "Bernstein Str... |
| | | 05/27/10 | Bunge Limited Completes Sale of Brazilian Fertilizer Nutrients Assets to Vale| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 27, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (Bunge) (NYSE: BG) today announced that it has successfully completed the previously announced sale of its Brazilian fertilizer nutrients assets in Brazil to Vale S.A. (Vale) (NYSE: VALE), including its 42.3% interest in Fertilizantes Fosfatados S.A. (Fosfertil). Net proceeds after taxes, transaction fees and expenses are approximately $3.5 billion, subject to certain post-closing adjustments.
Alberto Weisser, Bunge's C... |
| | | 05/21/10 | Bunge Shareholders Approve Proposals at Annual Meeting| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 21, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited's (NYSE: BG) shareholders today approved all proposals put before its annual general meeting of shareholders.
Election of Directors
Mr. Jorge Born, Jr., Mr. Bernard de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais, Mr. William Engels and Mr. L. Patrick Lupo were elected as Class I directors. The terms of the directors will expire in 2013.
Other Business
The shareholders also approved the following:
The appointment of Deloit... |
| | | 05/20/10 | Bunge Limited Increases Quarterly Dividend on Common Shares and Declares Dividends on Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 20, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 9.5% increase in the company's regular quarterly cash dividend, from $0.21 to $0.23 per common share. The new dividend is payable on September 2, 2010, to shareholders of record on August 19, 2010.
The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share on its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares, payable on September... |
| | | 05/14/10 | Bunge Limited to Address BMO Capital Markets Agriculture, Protein & Fertilizer Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 14, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that Jacqualyn Fouse, CFO, Bunge Limited, will address the BMO Capital Markets Agriculture, Protein & Fertilizer Conference on Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. in New York City.
The presentation will be webcast live on www.bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, select the "Investor Information" link on the Bunge homepage, then select "Webcasts and News Alerts." Sele... |
| | | 05/13/10 | Bunge Limited to Hold Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on May 21, 2010| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 13, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Friday, May 21, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sofitel Hotel, 45 West 44th Street, New York, New York. The record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual General Meeting and at any subsequent adjournments or postponements of the meeting was March 29, 2010.
For those unable to attend in person, the slide presentation... |
| | | 04/29/10 | Bunge Reports First Quarter Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 29, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG)
Results significantly improved from last year; operating cash flow of $760 million
Moema acquisition completed during the quarter and integration proceeding
Continue to expect closing of sale of fertilizer nutrients assets in the second quarter
Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
... |
| | | 04/22/10 | Bunge Limited Schedules First Quarter 2010 Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 22, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated global agribusiness and food company, will announce its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, on Thursday, April 29, 2010, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on April 29, 2010 to discuss the company's results.
Additionally, a slide presentation to accompany the discussion of results will be posted in the "Investor In... |
| | | 03/05/10 | Bunge Limited Declares Dividends on Common and Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 5, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated global agribusiness and food company, today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per common share. The dividend is payable on June 2, 2010 to shareholders of record on May 19, 2010.
The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share on its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares, payable on June 1, 2010 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2010.... |
| | | 02/11/10 | Bunge Limited Completes Closings of Moema Transaction| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb 11, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited ("Bunge") (NYSE: BG) today announced that it has completed the remaining closings of the Moema transaction. Bunge now owns 100% of five of the mills comprising the Moema Group (Moema, Frutal, Ouroeste, Guariroba and Itapagipe), with a total annual sugarcane milling capacity of 13.7 million metric tons. As previously announced, Bunge will not assume any ownership interest in the sixth mill, Vertente.
In total, Bunge has... |
| | | 02/05/10 | Bunge Limited Completes Initial Closing of Moema Transaction| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb 05, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited ("Bunge") (NYSE: BG) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of certain interests in the Moema Group cluster of sugarcane mills in Brazil. Following the closing announced today, Bunge now owns 100% of three of the mills (Moema, Frutal and Ouroeste), 70% of a fourth mill (Guariroba) and approximately 44% of a fifth mill (Itapagipe). Bunge issued approximately nine million common shares at closing. The fina... |
| | | 02/04/10 | Bunge Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-end Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb 04, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG)
Challenging fourth quarter and year in fertilizer
Agribusiness results were lower than expected in the quarter, but solid for the year
Edible oils performed well in the quarter and had a strong year
Positive outlook for 2010
Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
Quarter Ended Year... |
| | | 01/28/10 | Bunge Limited Schedules 2009 Fiscal Year-end Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan 28, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated global agribusiness and food company, will announce its results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 on Thursday, February 4, 2010, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST on February 4, 2010 to discuss the company's results.
Earnings announcements for the first, second and third quarters of fiscal year 2010 are ... |
| | | 01/27/10 | Bunge to Sell Brazilian Fertilizer Nutrients Assets to Vale for $3.8 Billion in Cash| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan 27, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Vale S.A. (NYSE: VALE) under which Vale will acquire Bunge's fertilizer nutrients assets in Brazil, including its interest in Fertilizantes Fosfatados S.A. (Fosfertil), for $3.8 billion in cash. Net proceeds after taxes, transaction fees and expenses will be approximately $3.5 billion.
Under the terms of the agreement, Vale, a Brazil-based g... |
| | | 01/15/10 | Bunge Confirms Discussions Regarding Potential Sale of Certain Fertilizer Assets in Brazil| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan 15, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today confirmed that it is engaged in discussions with Vale S.A. (NYSE: VALE) regarding Vale's potential acquisition of Bunge's assets in Brazil relating to its fertilizer mining business, including its interest in Fertilizantes Fosfatados S.A. (Fosfertil).
Fosfertil disclosed these discussions earlier today, as required by applicable Brazilian regulation. There can be no assurance that they will result in a... |
| | | 01/12/10 | Bunge Limited Reaches Additional Agreements with Owners of Moema Group Sugarcane Mills| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan 12, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited ("Bunge") (NYSE: BG) today announced that it has reached agreements to become the owner of additional interests in the Moema Group cluster of sugarcane mills located in Brazil.
As previously announced, in December 2009, Bunge entered into an agreement to become the 100% owner of Usina Moema Participacoes S.A. ("Moema Par"). With the agreements announced today, Bunge will have an effective share of approximately 89% of t... |
| | | 01/07/10 | Bunge Limited Appoints Pedro Parente as President and CEO, Bunge Brazil| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan 07, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced the appointment of Pedro Parente to the newly created position of President and CEO, Bunge Brazil, effective January 11, 2010. In his new role, Mr. Parente will lead all of Bunge's businesses in Brazil, and will report to Alberto Weisser, Chairman and CEO, Bunge Limited.
"Pedro brings to Bunge a track record of success in the private and public sectors," stated Mr. Weisser. "His expertise and ... |
| | | 12/24/09 | Bunge Limited to Expand Sugar and Bioenergy Business in Brazil| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec 24, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited ("Bunge") (NYSE: BG) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to become the 100% owner of Usina Moema Participacoes S.A. ("Moema Par"). Moema Par is a holding company that wholly owns one sugarcane mill in Brazil and has ownership interests in five others. Together, the cluster of six mills ("Moema Group") has an annual crushing capacity of 15.4 million metric tons. With this transaction, Bunge wi... |
| | | 12/17/09 | Bunge Limited Declares Dividends on Common and Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec 17, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per common share. The dividend is payable on March 2, 2010 to shareholders of record on February 16, 2010.
The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share on its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares, payable on March 1, 2010 to shareholders of record... |
| | | 11/30/09 | Bunge Limited to Address Citi's Food Manufacturing Conference|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that CFO Jacqualyn Fouse will address the 2009 Citi's Food Fest - 1st Annual Food Manufacturing Conference in New York on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at 1:45 p.m.
The presentation will be webcast live on www.Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, click on the "Investor Information" link on the Bunge homepage then select "Webcasts and News Alerts". Click on... |
| | | 11/17/09 | Bunge Limited to Address Morgan Stanley Consumer and Retail Conference|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that Chairman and CEO Alberto Weisser will address the Morgan Stanley Consumer and Retail Conference in New York on Friday, November 20, 2009, at 10:55 a.m.
The presentation will be webcast live on www.Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, click on the "Investor Information" link on the Bunge homepage then select "Webcasts and News Alerts". Click on the link ... |
| | | 11/10/09 | Bunge Limited Announces Management Appointments|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced two management appointments that will become effective January 1, 2010.
Carl Hausmann, CEO, Bunge North America, will assume the newly created role of Managing Director, Global Government and Corporate Affairs. In this capacity, Mr. Hausmann will coordinate Bunge's government affairs, corporate sustainability and community relations on a global level.
"Government relations and corporate sust... |
| | | 10/22/09 | Bunge Reports Third Quarter Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG)
-- Strong agribusiness results driven by good margins
-- Fertilizer margins impacted by continued mismatch between current market
prices and inventory costs
-- Reducing full-year earnings guidance based on near-term fertilizer
outlook
Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
Quarter Ended ... |
| | | 10/16/09 | Bunge Limited Schedules Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, on Thursday, October 22, 2009, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on October 22 to discuss the company's results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (877) 852-6580. If you are locate... |
| | | 10/09/09 | Bunge Limited Declares Dividends on Common and Preference Shares|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per common share. The dividend is payable on December 2, 2009 to shareholders of record on November 18, 2009.
The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share on its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares, payable on December 1, 2009 to shareholders of record on N... |
| | | 09/04/09 | Bunge Limited to Address Barclays Capital 2009 Back-to-School Consumer Conference|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that CFO Jacqualyn Fouse will address the Barclays Capital 2009 Back-to-School Consumer Conference in Boston on Thursday, September 10, 2009, at 3:45 p.m.
The presentation will be webcast live on www.Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, click on the "Investor Information" link on the Bunge homepage then select "Webcasts and News Alerts." Click on the link fo... |
| | | 08/17/09 | Bunge Limited Announces Exercise of Over-Allotment Option for Common Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug 17, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) announced today that the underwriters of its previously announced public offering of 10,500,000 common shares have exercised in full their over-allotment option to purchase an additional 1,500,000 common shares at the public offering price of $65.50 per share, less the applicable underwriting discount. The offering, including the issuance of the over-allotment shares, is expected to close on August 1... |
| | | 08/12/09 | Bunge Limited Announces Pricing of Common Share Offering| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG) announced today the pricing of its offering of 10,500,000 common shares at
a price to the public of $65.50 per share. The net proceeds of the offering
to Bunge will be approximately $665 million. In addition, Bunge has granted
the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,500,000
common shares to cover over-allotments, if any. The offering is being made
under Bunge's existing shelf re... |
| | | 08/10/09 | Bunge Limited Announces Public Offering of Common Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG) announced today that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of
10 million common shares.
Bunge intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to
an additional 1,500,000 common shares to cover over-allotments, if any. The
common shares will be issued pursuant to a prospectus supplement filed as part
of an existing shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and
Exch... |
| | | 07/23/09 | Bunge Reports Second Quarter Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG)
-- Strong agribusiness results driven by good margins
-- High cost inventories continued to pressure fertilizer margins
-- Expect solid second half performance; maintaining full-year earnings
guidance
-- Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
... |
| | | 07/16/09 | Bunge Limited Schedules Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce its
results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, on Thursday, July 23, 2009, prior
to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT
on July 23 to discuss the company's results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (877) 879-6174. If you are
located outside of the United States... |
| | | 06/04/09 | Bunge Limited Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Offering| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG) today announced that Bunge Limited Finance Corp., its wholly owned finance
subsidiary, has priced a public offering of $600 million aggregate principal
amount of 8.50% senior notes due 2019. The senior notes will be guaranteed by
Bunge Limited. The offering was made pursuant to a registration statement
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The transaction is
expected to close on June 9, 2009.
... |
| | | 06/03/09 | Bunge Limited Announces New Revolving Credit Facilities| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG) today announced that it has successfully entered into two unsecured,
committed revolving credit facilities with a syndicate of banks for an
aggregate principal amount of approximately $1.65 billion. The credit
facilities consist of a $1 billion three-year facility and a $645 million
364-day facility. The new facilities replace two existing revolving credit
agreements with an aggregate borrowing capacity of $... |
| | | 05/12/09 | Bunge Limited to Address BMO Capital Markets Agriculture, Protein & Fertilizer Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG) today announced that Alberto Weisser, Chairman and CEO, Bunge Limited and
Jacqualyn Fouse, CFO, Bunge Limited, will address the BMO Capital Markets
Agriculture and Protein Conference on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at 3:30 p.m.
EDT in New York City.
The presentation will be webcast live on www.Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, click on the "Investor Information" link on the
... |
| | | 05/08/09 | Bunge Shareholders Approve Proposals at Annual Meeting| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited's (NYSE:
BG) shareholders today approved all proposals put before its annual general
meeting of shareholders.
Election of Directors
Mr. Octavio Caraballo, Mr. Francis Coppinger, Mr. Larry G. Pillard, and
Mr. Alberto Weisser were elected as Class II directors. The terms of the
directors will expire in 2012.
Other Business
The shareholders also approved the following:
1. The appointment o... |
| | | 05/07/09 | Bunge Limited Increases Quarterly Dividend on Common Shares and Declares Dividends on Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 7, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 10.5% increase in the company's regular quarterly cash dividend, from $0.19 to $0.21 per common share. The new dividend is payable on September 2, 2009 to shareholders of record on August 19, 2009.
The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share on its 4.875% cumul... |
| | | 05/05/09 | Bunge Limited to Hold Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on May 8, 2009| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 5, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Friday, May 8, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sofitel Hotel, 45 West 44th Street, New York, New York. The record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual General Meeting and at any subsequent adjournments or postponements of the meeting was March 16, 2009.
For those who are unable to attend in person, the sl... |
| | | 04/23/09 | Bunge Reports First Quarter Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG)
-- High cost inventories and aggressive pricing by competitors pressured
fertilizer margins
-- Soft demand in agribusiness contributed to lower results versus an
uncharacteristically strong first quarter in 2008
-- Expecting solid second-half performance
-Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
... |
| | | 04/16/09 | Bunge Limited Schedules First Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce
its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, on Thursday, April 23, 2009,
prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT
on April 23 to discuss the company's results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (877) 857-6149. If you are
located outside of the United St... |
| | | 03/16/09 | Bunge Limited Declares Dividends on Common and Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today
declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per common share. The
dividend is payable on June 2, 2009 to shareholders of record on May 19, 2009.
The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share on
its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares, payable on June
1, 2009 to shareholders of record on May 1... |
| | | 03/09/09 | Bunge Limited to Address Credit Suisse 14th Annual Global Ag Productivity Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG) today announced that Mark Haden, Director of Investor Relations, will
address the 14th Annual Global Ag Productivity Conference in London on
Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at 9:50 a.m. GMT/ 5:50 a.m. EDT.
The presentation will not be webcast but slides will be available in the
investor information section of www.bunge.com.
About Bunge Limited
Bunge Limited (www.Bunge.com, NYSE: BG) is a leading glob... |
| | | 02/09/09 | Bunge Limited to Address Goldman Sachs Agricultural Biotech Forum| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG) today announced that Jacqualyn Fouse, CFO, will address the Goldman Sachs
Thirteenth Annual Agricultural Biotech Forum in New York City on Tuesday,
February 10, 2009, at 3:10 p.m. EST.
The presentation will be webcast live on Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To listen to the webcast, select "Investor Information" on the Bunge
homepage, then click on "Webcasts and News Alerts". To access the ... |
| | | 02/05/09 | Bunge Reports Fourth Quarter Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb 05, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG)
-- Attained record full year earnings of $1.06 billion and cash provided by
operating activities of $2.5 billion in 2008.
-- Entering 2009 with a comfortable liquidity position and strong balance
sheet.
-- Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
Quarter Ended Year E... |
| | | 01/29/09 | Bunge Limited Schedules 2008 Fiscal Year-End Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce its
results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, on Thursday,
February 5, 2009, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST
on February 5, 2009, to discuss the company's results.
Earnings announcements for the first, second and third quarters of fiscal
yea... |
| | | 01/13/09 | Bunge Provides Update on Full Year 2008 Performance| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG) today announced that it is lowering its earnings expectations for the full
year ended December 31, 2008. The company's revised preliminary earnings
estimate is approximately $1.06 billion, or $7.70 per share.
Weak fourth quarter results were impacted by soft demand for soybean meal
and oil due to challenging economic conditions in our end markets and
substitutions of other agricultural commodity product... |
| | | 12/05/08 | Bunge Limited Declares Dividends on Common and Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today declared a
regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per common share. The dividend is
payable on March 2, 2009 to shareholders of record on February 16, 2009.
The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share on
its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares, payable on
March 1, 2009 to shareholders of record on... |
| | | 11/14/08 | Bunge Limited to Address Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG) today announced that Chairman and CEO Alberto Weisser and CFO Jacqualyn
Fouse will address the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference in
New York City on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.
The presentation will be webcast live on Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To listen to the webcast, select "Investor Information" on the Bunge
homepage, then click on "Webcasts and Ne... |
| | | 11/10/08 | Bunge Terminates Merger Agreement With Corn Products| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG) today announced that its Board of Directors has voted to terminate the
June 21, 2008 merger agreement between Bunge and Corn Products International,
Inc. (NYSE: CPO), citing the decision of the Corn Products Board to withdraw
its recommendation of support for the merger agreement with Bunge.
"We remain disappointed with the decision of the Corn Products Board to
withdraw its recommendation of the merger.... |
| | | 11/05/08 | Bunge Comments on Corn Products' Announcement Regarding Merger Agreement| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG) today issued the following statement in response to a notification from
Corn Products International, Inc. (NYSE: CPO) that the Corn Products Board of
Directors intends to withdraw its recommendation of support for the company's
merger agreement with Bunge:
"We are disappointed by the Corn Products Board's decision," said Alberto
Weisser, Bunge Limited's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Despite the
... |
| | | 10/23/08 | Bunge Reports Third Quarter Results|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG)
-- Cash provided by operating activities was $2.2 billion in the quarter
-- The Company is maintaining its full year 2008 earnings guidance
-- Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
9/30/08 9/30/07 % Change 9/30/08 9/30/07 % Change
Volu... |
| | | 10/17/08 | Bunge Limited Schedules Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, on Thursday, October 23, 2008, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on October 23, 2008, to discuss the company's results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (877) 719-9791. If you are located outside of the United S... |
| | | 10/16/08 | Bunge Acquires 50% Stake in Vietnamese Port Operator| SINGAPORE, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Asia, the Asian operating arm of Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG - News), today announced the acquisition of a 50% stake in the owner/operator of Phu My Port. The investment provides Bunge with greater opportunity to serve customers in the growing market for agricultural commodities in Vietnam.
The transaction involves the acquisition of SSI Logistics, the French subsidiary of France's state-owned SSI/EMC Group. SSI Logistics owns a 50% stake in Baria ... |
| | | 10/01/08 | Bunge Limited Declares Dividends on Common and Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per common share. The dividend is payable on December 2, 2008 to shareholders of record on November 18, 2008.
The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share on its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares, payable on December 1, 2008 to shareholders of record on Novemb... |
| | | 09/03/08 | Bunge Limited Announces Expiration of Waiting Period Under HSR Act for Corn Products International Transaction| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino
(HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 relating to Bunge's proposed merger
with Corn Products International, Inc. (NYSE: CPO) has expired, thereby
satisfying a condition to the closing of the transaction.
The transaction remains subject to the satisfaction of other customary
closing conditions, including receipt of non-U.S. regulatory ... |
| | | 08/27/08 | Bunge Limited to Address Lehman Brothers Back-to-School Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug 27, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that Chairman and CEO Alberto Weisser and CFO
Jacqualyn Fouse will address the Lehman Brothers Back-to-School Conference in
Boston on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at 9:00 a.m.
The presentation will be webcast live on www.Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, click on the "News and Information" link on the
Bunge homepage then select "Webcasts and ... |
| | | 07/24/08 | Bunge Reports Second Quarter Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 24, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG)
-- Total segment EBIT reached $1,078 million
-- Agribusiness results were strong across the business
-- Fertilizer benefited from the strong global agricultural environment
-- The Company is increasing its full year 2008 earnings guidance by $2.25
per share
Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
... |
| | | 07/17/08 | Bunge Limited Schedules Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce
its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, on Thursday, July 24, 2008,
prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT
on July 24, 2008, to discuss the company's results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (877) 857- 6177. If you are
located outside of the ... |
| | | 07/02/08 | Bunge Acquires Tate & Lyle Sugar Trading Business| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced an agreement to acquire the international sugar
trading and marketing division of Tate & Lyle PLC. The acquisition will
strengthen Bunge's position in the sugar value chain by expanding its
international trading and marketing activities and by creating a stronger
network for sugar origination in Brazil, Thailand and other geographies. The
completion of the transaction is subject to the recei... |
| | | 06/23/08 | Bunge Increases Guidance for Full Year 2008| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that it is increasing its 2008 full year earnings
guidance from $7.10 to $7.40 per share to $9.35 to $9.65 per share. This fully
diluted per share guidance is based on an estimated weighted average of 138
million shares outstanding, which includes assumed dilution relating to its
convertible preference shares. The increase is attributed to better than
expected performance in Bunge's agribusin... |
| | | 06/23/08 | Bunge and Corn Products to Combine| Excellent business fit brings leading market positions in corn value chain
to Bunge
Adds high-value starches and sweeteners to Bunge product portfolio
Complementary global asset networks create growth and efficiency
opportunities
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. and WESTCHESTER, Ill., June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) and Corn Products International, Inc. (NYSE: CPO)
today announced that they have en... |
| | | 06/17/08 | Bunge Limited to Address Deutsche Bank Global Consumer & Food Retail Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that Alberto Weisser, Chairman and CEO, Bunge
Limited, will address the Deutsche Bank Global Consumer & Food Retail
Conference in Paris, France on Thursday, June 19, 2008, at 7:45 a.m. EDT.
The presentation will be webcast live on http://www.Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, click on the "News and Information" link on the
Bunge homepage then select "Webcasts and U... |
| | | 05/23/08 | Bunge Shareholders Approve Proposals at Annual Meeting| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited's
(NYSE: BG) shareholders today approved all proposals put before its annual
general meeting of shareholders.
Election of Directors
Mr. Ernest G. Bachrach, Mr. Enrique H. Boilini, and Mr. Michael H. Bulkin
were elected as Class III directors. The terms of the directors will expire
in 2011.
Other Business
The shareholders also approved the following:
1. The appointment of Deloitte & Touche, L... |
| | | 05/22/08 | Bunge Limited Increases Quarterly Dividend on Common Shares and Declares Dividends on Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today
announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 11.8% increase in the
company's regular quarterly cash dividend, from $0.17 to $0.19 per common
share. The new dividend is payable on September 3, 2008 to shareholders of
record on August 15, 2008.
The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share
on its 4.875% cumulati... |
| | | 05/20/08 | Bunge Limited to Hold Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on May 23, 2008| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Friday, May 23,
2008, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sofitel Hotel, 45 West 44th Street, New York, New
York. The record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of, and
to vote at, the Annual General Meeting and at any subsequent adjournments or
postponements of the meeting was March 27, 2008.
The meeting will be webcast live on www.Bunge.com .
... |
| | | 05/13/08 | Bunge Limited to Address BMO Capital Markets Agriculture and Protein Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 13, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that Alberto Weisser, Chairman and CEO, Bunge
Limited, and Jacqualyn Fouse, CFO, Bunge Limited, will address the BMO Capital
Markets Agriculture and Protein Conference on Thursday, May 15, 2008, at 4:15
p.m. EDT in New York City.
The presentation will be webcast live on www.Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, click on the "News and Information" ... |
| | | 04/24/08 | Bunge Reports First Quarter Net Income of $289 Million| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG)
-- Total segment EBIT increased by $390 million when compared to the same
quarter last year
-- Agribusiness benefited from strong global demand for agricultural
products with volume up 6% in the quarter
-- Fertilizer benefited from strong demand and rising international prices
-- The Company is increasing its full year 2008 net income guidance by
$150 million
... |
| | | 04/10/08 | Bunge Limited Schedules First Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce
its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, on Thursday, April 24, 2008,
prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT
on April 24, 2008, to discuss the company's results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (877) 741-4248. If you are
located outside of the Un... |
| | | 03/12/08 | Bunge Limited Not to Proceed with Offering of Senior Notes Due to Market Conditions| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) announced today that it will not proceed with its proposed public
offering of senior notes at this time due to unfavorable market conditions.
Jacqualyn Fouse, Chief Financial Officer, commented, "We have concluded
that current conditions in the debt markets are not conducive to completing
our offering at this time. We have sufficient capital to manage our business,
and we have decided to wait for a mor... |
| | | 03/03/08 | Bunge Limited to Correct Reported Net Sales and Cost of Goods Sold for 2007| No Impact on Volumes, Net Income or Earnings per Share
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that it is correcting net sales and cost of goods
sold that were overstated in its 2007 unaudited quarterly financial statements
and its February 7, 2008 press release containing its preliminary results for
2007. These corrections represent an approximately $7 billion reduction in
net sales and cost of goods sold and have no ... |
| | | 02/29/08 | Bunge Limited Announces Appointment of Vicente C. Teixeira as Chief Personnel Officer| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) announced the appointment of Vicente C. Teixeira as chief personnel
officer (CPO), effective today. Mr. Teixeira succeeds Flavio Sa Carvalho, who
has served as CPO since 1998 and will retire from Bunge.
Mr. Teixeira has served as director of human resources for Latin America
at Dow Chemical and Dow Agrosciences in Brazil since 2001. He joined Dow from
Union Carbide, where he served as director of human... |
| | | 02/29/08 | Bunge Limited Declares Dividends on Common and Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb 29, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today
declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share of common stock.
The dividend is payable on June 2, 2008 to shareholders of record on May 19,
2008.
The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share on
its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares, payable on June
1, 2008 to s... |
| | | 02/11/08 | Bunge Limited to Address Goldman Sachs Agricultural Biotech Forum| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that Jacqualyn Fouse, CFO, will address the Goldman
Sachs Twelfth Annual Agricultural Biotech Forum in New York on Tuesday,
February 12, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. EST.
The presentation will be webcast live on Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, click the "News and Information" link on the Bunge
homepage then select "Webcasts and Upcoming Events". Click the link for th... |
| | | 02/07/08 | Bunge Reports Fourth Quarter Net Income of $245 Million| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb 07, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Bunge
Limited (NYSE: BG)
-- Total segment operating profit increased 77% when compared to the same
quarter last year
-- Agribusiness benefited from improved global market conditions, posting
14% volume growth in the quarter
-- Fertilizer continued to benefit from improved farm economics and high
international prices
Financial Highlights
(In millions, exce... |
| | | 02/07/08 | Correction To Supplemental Information| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The following tables
correct certain supplemental information included in the Additional Financial
Information section of Bunge Limited's (NYSE: BG) fourth quarter 2007 earnings
press release, issued this morning. The correction does not affect 2006 or
2007 reported financial results.
Additional Financial Information
The following table provides a summary of certain gains and charges that
may be of intere... |
| | | 01/25/08 | Bunge Limited Schedules 2007 Fiscal Year-end Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce
its results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, on
Thursday, February 7, 2008, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST
on February 7, 2008, to discuss the company's results.
Earnings announcements for the first, second and third quarters of fiscal
yea... |
| | | 12/14/07 | Bunge Limited Declares Dividends on Common and Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today
declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share of common stock.
The dividend is payable on February 29, 2008 to shareholders of record on
February 15, 2008.
The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share on
its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares. The dividend
is payable on March 1, 20... |
| | | 11/13/07 | Bunge Limited Announces Closing of Over-Allotment Option for Cumulative Mandatory Convertible Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) announced that it has completed the sale and issuance today of
112,500 additional 5.125% cumulative mandatory convertible preference shares
($1,000 liquidation preference per share) pursuant to the over-allotment
option granted to the underwriter in connection with Bunge's previously
announced public offering that closed on November 7, 2007.
As a result of the exercise in full of the over-allotment optio... |
| | | 11/08/07 | Bunge Limited to Address Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that Chairman and CEO Alberto Weisser and CFO
Jacqualyn Fouse will address the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail
Conference in New York City on Tuesday, November 13, 2007, at 11:35 a.m.
The presentation will be webcast live on Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, go to the Bunge Web site (www.Bunge.com) and select
the "News and Information" link at... |
| | | 11/01/07 | Bunge Limited Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Cumulative Mandatory Convertible Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) announced today that it has priced a public offering of $750
million of its 5.125% cumulative mandatory convertible preference shares with
a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. The annual dividend on each
mandatory convertible preference share will be $51.25 and will be payable
quarterly, when, as and if declared by Bunge's board of directors, on March 1,
June 1, September 1 and December 1 of each ye... |
| | | 10/31/07 | Bunge Limited Announces Public Offering of Cumulative Mandatory Convertible Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) announced today that it plans to make a public offering of
cumulative mandatory convertible preference shares. The offering will be made
pursuant to a registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting
commissions and expenses, are expected to be approximately $750.0 million.
Bunge also intends to grant the underwriter a 30-day o... |
| | | 10/25/07 | Bunge Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $351 Million| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG)
Net income increased 108% when compared to the same quarter last year
Agribusiness benefited from strong global market conditions
Fertilizer achieved strong results on good farm economics and high
international prices
The Company is increasing its full year 2007 net income guidance by $60
million
Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share da... |
| | | 10/11/07 | Bunge Limited Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct 11, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce
its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, on Thursday, October 25,
2007, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT
on October 25, 2007 to discuss the company's results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (800) 810-0924. If you are
... |
| | | 10/02/07 | Bunge Limited Declares Quarterly Dividends on Common and Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today
declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per common share. The
dividend is payable on November 30, 2007 to shareholders of record on November
16, 2007.
The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share
on its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares. The
dividend is payable on December 1, 200... |
| | | 09/27/07 | Bunge Limited to Address Citigroup 'Ethanol on the Cob II' Biofuels Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that Tim Gallagher, Executive Vice President, Bunge
North America and Todd Bastean, Vice President & General Manager, Bunge North
America Biofuels, will address the Citigroup "Ethanol on the Cob II" biofuels
conference in New York City on Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at 10:45 a.m.
The presentation will be webcast live on Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, go to t... |
| | | 09/17/07 | Bunge to Acquire Santa Juliana Sugarcane Mill in Brazil| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire
Agroindustrial Santa Juliana, a sugarcane mill and ethanol production facility
located in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, from the Tenorio Group. The
acquisition represents Bunge's first production asset in the sugar and sugar-
based ethanol industry, and complements the company's existing global sugar
marketing and trading business.
"The a... |
| | | 08/30/07 | Bunge Limited to Address Lehman Brothers Back-to-School Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that Chairman and CEO Alberto Weisser and CFO
Jacqualyn Fouse will address the Lehman Brothers Back-to-School Conference in
Boston on Thursday, September 6, 2007, at 1:30 p.m.
The presentation will be webcast live on Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, go to the Bunge Web site (www.Bunge.com) and select
the "News and Information" link at the bottom left. ... |
| | | 07/26/07 | Bunge Reports Second Quarter 2007 Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG)
-- Net income increased $138 million, or $1.05 per share, compared to the
same quarter last year
-- Total segment operating profit increased $239 million from the same
quarter last year on improved results in agribusiness and fertilizer
-- The Company expects solid market conditions in agribusiness and
fertilizer for the remainder of 2007
Financial Highlights
(... |
| | | 07/26/07 | Bunge and Sinograin to Build Joint Venture Soybean Processing Plant in Dongguan, China| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 26, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG) today announced the establishment of a joint venture to build and operate
a soybean processing plant in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China, with
Sinograin, the Chinese state-owned grain company. Bunge will hold a 65
percent interest in the plant, the company's first in southern China and
fourth in the nation. The venture is subject to government approval.
Construction of the plan... |
| | | 07/05/07 | Bunge Limited Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce
its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, on Thursday, July 26, 2007,
prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT
on July 26, 2007 to discuss the company's results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (800) 810-0924. If you are
located outside of the United St... |
| | | 06/26/07 | Bunge Limited Announces Appointment of Jacqualyn A. Fouse as CFO| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that Jacqualyn A. Fouse will join the company as
Chief Financial Officer, effective July 23, 2007. Ms. Fouse joins Bunge from
Alcon, Inc. (NYSE: ACL) where she has served as CFO since 2002. Drew Burke,
who has served as interim CFO since April, will return full-time to his role
as co-CEO of Bunge Global Agribusiness.
"Jackie's international experience as CFO and treasurer of global
com... |
| | | 05/25/07 | Bunge Limited Announces Appointment of Controller| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that Karen Roebuck has been appointed Controller,
effective June 1, 2007. Ms. Roebuck replaces T.K. Chopra, who will assume the
role of Director, Financial Compliance. In this capacity Mr. Chopra will work
with Bunge's global operating companies in the areas of internal controls and
financial reporting compliance.
Ms. Roebuck has served as Controller, Bunge North America since 1998.
Prior... |
| | | 05/25/07 | Bunge Limited Increases Quarterly Dividend on Common Shares and Declares Dividend on Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today
announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 6.25% increase in the
company's regular quarterly cash dividend, from $0.16 to $0.17 per common
share. The dividend is payable on August 31, 2007, to shareholders of record
on August 17, 2007.
The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share
on its 4.875% cumulative c... |
| | | 05/25/07 | Bunge Shareholders Approve Proposals at Annual Meeting| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) shareholders today approved all proposals put before its annual
general meeting of shareholders.
Election of Directors
Mr. Jorge Born, Jr., Mr. Bernard de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais, Mr.
William Engels and Mr. L. Patrick Lupo were elected as Class I directors. Mr.
Octavio Caraballo was elected as a Class II director. The terms of Class I and
II directors expire in 2010 and 2009, respectively.
... |
| | | 05/22/07 | Bunge Limited and Office Cherifien des Phosphates to Form Joint Venture Fertilizer Company in Morocco| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG) and Office Cherifien des Phosphates (OCP), today announced the formation
of a 50/50 joint venture to produce fertilizers in Morocco. The company,
Bunge Maroc Phosphore S/A, will expand overall production capacity in Morocco
and serve as an additional source of phosphate-based raw materials and
intermediate products for Bunge's fertilizer businesses in Brazil and
Argentina. The companies will finance the ven... |
| | | 05/14/07 | Bunge Limited to Address BMO Capital Markets Agriculture and Protein Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that Alberto Weisser, Chairman and CEO, Bunge
Limited, will address the BMO Capital Markets Agriculture and Protein
Conference on Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 3:15 p.m. EDT.
The presentation will be webcast live on www.Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, click on the "News and Information" link on the
Bunge homepage then select "Webcasts and Upcoming Events". Click... |
| | | 04/30/07 | Bunge Limited to Hold Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on May 25, 2007| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Friday, May
25, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sofitel Hotel, 45 West 44th Street, New York,
New York. The record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of,
and to vote at, the Annual General Meeting and at any subsequent adjournments
or postponements of the meeting is March 30, 2007.
The meeting will be webcast live on www.Bunge.com.
... |
| | | 04/26/07 | Bunge Reports First Quarter 2007 Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG).
Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
Quarter Ended Percent
3/31/07 3/31/06 Change
Volumes (metric tons) 30.6 24.9 23 %
Net sales $8,189 $5,625 46 %
... |
| | | 04/20/07 | Bunge to Acquire Majority Interest in Tianjin, China, Soybean Processing Plant| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 20, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced the establishment of a joint venture to operate a
soybean processing plant in Tianjin, China, with Chia Tai (Tianjin), part of
the Thailand-based Charoen Pokphand Group. Bunge will hold a majority interest
in the venture and will manage operations at the plant, its third in China.
Located near a modern port, the plant will supply the fast-growing livestock
and feed ... |
| | | 04/05/07 | Bunge Limited Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce
its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, on Thursday, April 26, 2007,
prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT
on April 26, 2007 to discuss the company's results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial(800) 810-0924. If you are
located outside of the Unite... |
| | | 04/03/07 | Bunge Provides Update on First Quarter Performance; Reaffirms Guidance for Full Year 2007| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that it expects first quarter 2007 results to be
weaker than the same period last year and below the current analyst consensus
estimate, primarily due to lower than expected agribusiness results. Net
income for the quarter is expected to be near breakeven. Bunge reaffirms its
net income guidance for the full year ending December 31, 2007 of $590 million
to $610 million, which represents $4.... |
| | | 03/19/07 | Bunge Limited Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Offering| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 19, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) announced today that Bunge N.A. Finance L.P., its wholly owned
finance subsidiary, has priced a public offering of $250 million aggregate
principal amount of 5.90% senior notes due 2017. The senior notes will be
guaranteed by Bunge Limited. The offering was made pursuant to a registration
statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The transaction
is expected to... |
| | | 02/27/07 | Bunge Limited Declares Quarterly Dividends on Common and Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today
declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share. The
dividend is payable on May 31, 2007 to shareholders of record on May 17, 2007.
The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.21875 per share
on its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares. The dividend
is payable on June 1, 2007 to shareholder... |
| | | 02/21/07 | Bunge Limited Executive Establishes Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), a leading global agribusiness and food company, today announced
that Archibald Gwathmey, co-CEO, Bunge Global Agribusiness, has established a
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan to sell a portion of his holdings of Bunge common
shares, including shares that he has the right to acquire under outstanding
employee stock options, as part of a personal financial planning strategy for
asset diversification and liquidity. T... |
| | | 02/09/07 | Bunge Limited to Address Goldman Sachs Agricultural Biotech Forum| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that Bill Wells, CFO, will address the Goldman
Sachs Agricultural Biotech Forum in New York on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at
11:05 a.m. EST.
The presentation will be webcast live on Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, click the "News and Information" link on the Bunge
homepage then select "Webcasts and Upcoming Events". Click the link for the
"Goldman Sachs Ele... |
| | | 02/08/07 | Bunge CFO to Leave April 1 and Join Loblaw Companies Ltd.| Bunge conducting search for new candidate; identifies interim CFO
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that William M. Wells, Chief Financial Officer,
will be leaving to accept the position of CFO with Loblaw Companies Limited,
Canada's largest food distributor and a leading national retailer. Mr. Wells'
departure will become effective April 1, 2007. Bunge has initiated a search
for a new CFO, and plans to consider both i... |
| | | 02/08/07 | Bunge Reports Fourth Quarter 2006 Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb 08, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG).
* Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
Quarter Ended Percent Year Ended Percent
12/31/06 12/31/05 Change 12/31/06 12/31/05 Change
Volumes
(metric tons) 28.7 29.4 (2)% 114.9 117.2 (2)%
Net sales $7,683 $6,753 1... |
| | | 01/18/07 | Bunge Limited Schedules 2006 Fiscal Year-end Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce
its results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, on
Thursday, February 8, 2007, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST
on February 8, 2007 to discuss the company's results.
Earnings announcements for the first, second and third quarters of fiscal
year... |
| | | 12/12/06 | Bunge Limited Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Establishes Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today
announced that Alberto Weisser, its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has
established a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan to exercise a portion of his employee
stock options and sell the resulting common shares received from such stock
option exercises as part of a personal financial planning strategy for asset
diversification and liquidity. The trading... |
| | | 12/12/06 | Larry Pillard to Join Board of Directors of Bunge Limited| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG) today announced that Larry G. Pillard will join its Board of Directors
effective January 1, 2007. Mr. Pillard is executive chairman of the Tetra
Laval Group and former chief executive officer of Tate & Lyle PLC. The
appointment of Mr. Pillard will bring the membership of Bunge's board to 12.
He will be an independent director and will serve on the Board's Corporate
Governance and Nominations Committee and ... |
| | | 12/07/06 | Bunge Limited Declares Quarterly Dividends on Common and Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today
declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share. The
dividend is payable on February 28, 2007 to shareholders of record on February
14, 2007.
The company also declared an initial quarterly cash dividend of $1.36771
per share on its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares.
The dividend is payable on March 1... |
| | | 11/30/06 | Bunge Limited Announces Exercise of Over-Allotment Option on Cumulative Convertible Perpetual Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov 30, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) announced today that the underwriter of its previously announced
offering of $600 million of 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference
shares ($100 liquidation preference per share) has exercised in full its over-
allotment option to purchase 900,000 additional preference shares. The
issuance of the additional preference shares closed today.
As a result of the exercise of... |
| | | 11/14/06 | Bunge Limited Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Cumulative Convertible Perpetual Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) announced today that it has priced a public offering of $600
million of its 4.875% cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares with
a liquidation preference of $100 per share. Bunge expects the offering to
close on or about November 20, 2006. Bunge has also granted the underwriter a
30-day option to purchase a maximum of $90 million in additional cumulative
convertible perpetual preference shares to... |
| | | 11/13/06 | Bunge Limited Announces Public Offering of Cumulative Convertible Perpetual Preference Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) announced today that it plans to make a public offering of
cumulative convertible perpetual preference shares. The offering will be made
pursuant to a registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting
commissions and expenses, are expected to be approximately $500.0 million.
Bunge also intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day ... |
| | | 10/26/06 | Bunge Reports Third Quarter 2006 Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct 26, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG).
* Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
Quarter Ended Percent Nine Months Ended Percent
9/30/06 9/30/05 Change 9/30/06 9/30/05 Change
Volumes (metric tons) 30.8 29.7 3% 86.2 87.8 (2)%
Net sales $6,965 $6,248 11% $18... |
| | | 10/18/06 | Bunge Limited Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, declared a
regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share. The dividend is payable
on Thursday, November 30, 2006 to shareholders of record on Thursday, November
16, 2006. The company had 119,652,029 common shares outstanding on June 30,
2006.
About Bunge Limited
Bunge Limited (www.Bunge.com) is an integrated, global agribusiness and
food ... |
| | | 10/05/06 | Bunge Limited Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) will announce its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2006,
on Thursday, October 26, 2006, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT
on October 26 to discuss the company's results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (800) 819-9193. If you are
located outside of the United States, dial (913) 981-4911. Please dial in
five ... |
| | | 10/02/06 | Bunge to Invest in Biodiesel Plants in Spain| Barcelona, Spain – October 2, 2006 – Bunge Iberica, the Spanish operating arm of Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), today announced the creation of a joint venture with renewable energy leader Acciona and other local partners to build two biodiesel plants in Spain. The proposed plants will be located adjacent to Bunge's newly constructed oilseed processing plants and vegetable oil refineries in Bilbao and Cartagena. Bunge will be a minority investor.
As part of the joint venture, Bunge will supply t... |
| | | 09/27/06 | Bunge Limited to Address Citigroup Ethanol on the Cob Biofuels Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that CFO Bill Wells will address the Citigroup
Ethanol on the Cob Biofuels Conference in New York on Tuesday, October 3,
2006, at 10:30 a.m.
The presentation will be webcast live on Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, go to the Bunge Web site (www.Bunge.com) and select
the "News and Information" link at the bottom left. Select "Webcasts and
Upcoming Events," and ... |
| | | 08/31/06 | Bunge Limited to Address Prudential Back-to-School Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that Chairman and CEO Alberto Weisser and CFO Bill
Wells will address the Prudential Back-to-School Conference in Boston on
Thursday, September 7, 2006, at 8:15 a.m.
The presentation will be webcast live on Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, go to the Bunge Web site (www.Bunge.com) and select
the "News and Information" link at the bottom left. Select "Webcasts... |
| | | 07/27/06 | Bunge Reports Second Quarter 2006 Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG).
Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
Quarter Ended Percent Six Months Ended Percent
6/30/06 6/30/05 Change 6/30/06 6/30/05 Change
Volumes (metric tons) 30.5 31.6 (3)% 55.4 58.1 (5)%
Net sales $5,980 $5,872 2 % $11,581 $11,323 2 %
Tota... |
| | | 07/20/06 | L. Patrick Lupo Joins Board of Directors of Bunge Limited| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that L. Patrick Lupo, former chairman and chief
executive officer of DHL Worldwide Express (DHL), has joined its Board of
Directors. The appointment of Mr. Lupo brings the membership of Bunge's board
to 11. Mr. Lupo is an independent director and will serve on the Board's
Compensation Committee and its Finance and Risk Policy Committee.
Mr. Lupo held a variety of senior management posit... |
| | | 07/13/06 | Bunge Limited Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) will announce its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, on
Thursday, July 27, 2006, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT
on July 27 to discuss the company's results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (800) 818-5264. If you are
located outside of the United States, dial (913) 981-4910. Please dial in
five to 10 minu... |
| | | 06/26/06 | Bunge Revises Guidance for Full Year 2006| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 26, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that it is reducing its net income guidance for the
full year ending December 31, 2006 to $425 million to $445 million, or $3.50
to $3.67 per share. Prior guidance was $495 million to $515 million, or $4.08
to $4.25 per share. In addition, the effective tax rate for the year is now
expected to fall within a range of 8% to 12%. Previously, the effective tax
rate was e... |
| | | 05/26/06 | Bunge Shareholders Approve Resolutions at Annual Meeting| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) shareholders today approved all resolutions put before its annual
shareholders meeting.
Appointment of Directors
Mr. Francis Coppinger and Mr. Alberto Weisser were elected as Class II
directors. The terms of Class II directors expire in 2009.
Other Business
Shareholders also approved the following:
1. The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for
Bunge ... |
| | | 05/25/06 | Bunge Limited Increases Regular Quarterly Dividend| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, announced
that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the company's
quarterly cash dividend from $0.15 to $0.16 per share. The next dividend is
payable on Thursday, August 31, 2006 to shareholders of record on Thursday,
August 17, 2006. The company had 119,376,760 common shares outstanding on
March 31, 2006.
About Bunge
Bunge Limited ... |
| | | 05/16/06 | Bunge Limited to Webcast Annual General Meeting of Shareholders| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Friday, May 26,
2006, at 10:00 a.m. EDT at the Sofitel Hotel, 45 West 44th Street, New York,
New York. The meeting will be webcast live on www.Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, click the "News and Information" link on the Bunge
homepage then select "Webcasts and Upcoming Events." Click the link for the
"2006 Annual General ... |
| | | 05/11/06 | Bunge Limited to Address Harris Nesbitt Agriculture and Protein Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that Bill Wells, CFO, Bunge Limited, and Carl
Hausmann, President and CEO, Bunge North America, will address the Harris
Nesbitt Agriculture and Protein Conference on Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 10:30
a.m. EDT.
The presentation will be webcast live on Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, click the "News and Information" link on the Bunge
homepage then select "Webcas... |
| | | 04/27/06 | Bunge Reports First Quarter 2006 Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG).
* Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
First Quarter Ended Percent
3/31/06 3/31/05 Change
Volumes (metric tons) 24.9 26.5 (6)%
Net sales $5,601 $5,451 3... |
| | | 04/18/06 | Bunge Limited Announces Annual General Meeting of Shareholders| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 18, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Friday, May
26, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time at the Sofitel Hotel, 45 West 44th Street,
New York, New York. The record date for determining shareholders entitled to
notice of, and to vote at, the Annual General Meeting and at any subsequent
adjournments or postponements of the meeting is March 31, 2006. Shareholders
of re... |
| | | 03/30/06 | Bunge Limited Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) will announce its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, on
Thursday, April 27, 2006, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT
on April 27 to discuss the company's results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (888) 202-2422. If you are
located outside of the United States, dial (913) 981-5592. Please dial in five
to 10 mi... |
| | | 02/24/06 | Bunge Limited Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, announced
that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of
$0.15 per share. The dividend is payable on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 to
shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 17, 2006. The company had
119,184,696 common shares outstanding on December 31, 2005.
About Bunge
Bunge Limited (http://www.Bunge.com ) is an integrat... |
| | | 02/09/06 | Bunge Reports Fourth Quarter 2005 Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG).
Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
Quarter Ended Percent Year Ended Percent
12/31/05 12/31/04 Change 12/31/05 12/31/04 Change
Volumes
(metric tons) 29.8 26.9 11% 118.7 109.4 8%
Net sales $6,726 $6,212 8% $24,275 $25,168 ... |
| | | 01/11/06 | Bunge to Purchase Soybean Processing Plant in Nanjing, China| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced an agreement to purchase an integrated soybean
crushing and refining plant in the port city of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province,
China, from Dalian Huanong Group Ltd. The plant, Bunge's second in the
country, will link the company directly to customers in the expanding soybean
meal and oil markets in Jiangsu and Anhui provinces and other Yangtze River
regions.
Driven by rapid commercialization... |
| | | 12/15/05 | Bunge Limited Schedules 2005 Fiscal Year-end Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce
its results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, on
Thursday, February 9, 2006, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST
on February 9, 2006 to discuss the company's results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (800) 811-0667. If you are
locat... |
| | | 12/13/05 | Bunge Limited Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, announced
that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of
$0.15 per share. The dividend is payable on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 to
shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 14, 2006. The company had
111,544,120 common shares outstanding on September 30, 2005.
About Bunge
Bunge Limited (http://www.Bunge.com) is an in... |
| | | 11/07/05 | Bunge Europe to Expand Rapeseed Crushing Capacity in Mannheim, Germany| GENEVA, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Europe today announced
plans to increase the rapeseed crushing capacity of its plant in Mannheim,
Germany. The company will adapt the facility's existing soybean crushing line
to process both soybeans and rapeseeds. In addition, the total capacity of
the facility will be increased to approximately 1.3 million metric tons. New
rapeseed crushing capacity is expected to come online in the second quarter of
2006.
The project will enhan... |
| | | 10/27/05 | Bunge Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG).
-- Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
Quarter Ended Percent Nine Months Ended Percent
9/30/05 9/30/04 Change 9/30/05 9/30/04 Change
Volumes
(metric tons) 30.1 28.9 4 % 88.9 82.5 8 %
Net sales $6,226 $6,560 (5)% $17,549 $18,956 ... |
| | | 10/20/05 | Bunge Limited Finance Corp. Announces Redemption of Remaining 3-3/4% Convertible Notes Due 2022| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
Finance Corp., together with Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), today announced that it
intends to redeem for cash the remaining outstanding 3-3/4% convertible notes
due November 15, 2022 (the "Notes") on the redemption date of November 22,
2005. As of October 18, 2005, Notes in an aggregate principal amount of
$242,114,000 were outstanding. As provided in the indenture governing the
Notes, the redemption price is $1,015 for ... |
| | | 10/11/05 | Bunge Limited Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, announced
that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of
$0.15 per share. The dividend is payable on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 to
shareholders of record on Wednesday, November 16, 2005. The company had
111,205,585 common shares outstanding on June 30, 2005.
About Bunge
Bunge Limited (www.Bunge.com) is an integrated... |
| | | 10/04/05 | Bunge Announces European Biodiesel Joint Venture| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG) announced that its European subsidiary, KBBV, and Diester Industrie
received approval from the European Commission to create a joint venture
specializing in the production and marketing of biodiesel (vegetable oil
methyl ester). The new company will be called Diester Industrie International
(DII).
DII will group together Bunge and Diester Industrie's biodiesel assets in
Europe, except those in France. D... |
| | | 09/27/05 | Bunge Limited Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce
its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2005, on Thursday, October 27,
2005, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT
on October 27, 2005 to discuss the company's third quarter results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial 800-819-9193. If you are
locate... |
| | | 09/07/05 | Bunge Provides Updates on Second-Half 2005 Business Performance| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today will update the Prudential Back-to-School Conference on the
company's performance in the second half of 2005:
Weak operating conditions in the Brazilian fertilizer industry are
expected to persist for the remainder of the year. ANDA, the Brazilian
fertilizer association, now estimates that annual retail NPK fertilizer
volumes will be 12 percent below 2004 levels. A stronger Brazi... |
| | | 08/26/05 | Bunge Limited to Address Prudential Back-to-School Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug 26, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that Chairman and CEO Alberto Weisser and CFO Bill
Wells will address the Prudential Back-to-School Conference in Boston on
Wednesday, September 7, 2005, at 3:45 p.m.
The presentation will be webcast live on Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, go to the Bunge Web site ( http://www.Bunge.com )
and select the "News and Information" link at the bottom l... |
| | | 07/28/05 | Bunge Reports Second Quarter 2005 Results| White Plains, N.Y., July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG).
Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
Quarter Ended Percent Six Months Ended Percent
6/30/05 6/30/04 Change 6/30/05 6/30/04 Change
Volumes (metric tons) 31.9 29.8 7% 58.8 53.6 10%
Net sales $5,872 $6,657 (12)% $11,323 $12,396 (9)%
... |
| | | 07/11/05 | Bunge Agrees to Purchase Soybean Processing Plant in China|
WHITE PLAINS, NY — July 11, 2005 — Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that it has agreed to purchase a controlling interest in an integrated soybean crushing and refining plant in the port city of Rizhao, Shandong Province, China, from Sanwei Group Ltd. The plant, Bunge's first in the country, will link Bunge directly to customers in the expanding soybean meal and oil markets in the Shandong region. Sanwei will retain a minority interest in the newly created joint venture company.
... |
| | | 07/06/05 | Bunge Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Offering| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) announced today that it has priced an offering pursuant to Rule
144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, of $400
million aggregate principal amount of 5.10% senior notes due 2015. The senior
notes will be issued by Bunge Limited's wholly owned subsidiary, Bunge Limited
Finance Corp., and guaranteed by Bunge Limited. The transaction is expected
to close on July 11, 2005.
Bunge inte... |
| | | 06/30/05 | Bunge Limited Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce
its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2005, on Thursday, July 28, 2005,
prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT
on July 28, 2005, to discuss the company's second quarter results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (800) 811-7286. If you are
located outside... |
| | | 06/15/05 | Bunge Limited to Address Luncheon of The Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY)| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 15, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Alberto Weisser,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) will address
a luncheon of The Consumer Analyst Group of New York at 12.15pm, June 20th,
2005. The presentation will be webcast live on http://www.Bunge.com. The
luncheon will take place at the Hotel Intercontinental-The Barclay at 111 East
48th Street, New York City.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, go to http://www.Bu... |
| | | 05/27/05 | Bunge Shareholders Approve Resolutions at Annual General Meeting| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) shareholders today approved all resolutions put before its annual
general meeting of shareholders.
Election of Directors
Mr. Ernest Bachrach, Mr. Enrique Boilini, Mr. Michael Bulkin and Mr. Paul
Hatfield were re-elected as Class III directors. The terms of the Class III
directors expire in 2008.
Other Business
Shareholders also approved the following:
1. The appointment of Deloitte... |
| | | 05/26/05 | Bunge Increases Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend by 15 Percent to $0.15 Per Share| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, announced
that its Board of Directors has approved a 15 percent increase in its regular
quarterly cash dividend from $0.13 per share to $0.15 per share. The next
quarterly dividend is payable August 29, 2005, to shareholders of record on
August 15, 2005. The Company had 110,819,502 common shares outstanding on
March 31, 2005.
About Bunge Limited
... |
| | | 05/20/05 | Bunge Limited to Webcast Annual General Meeting of Shareholders| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Friday, May
27th, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. EDT at the Sofitel New York Hotel, 45 West 44th
Street, New York, New York. The presentation will be webcast live on
http://www.bunge.com .
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, go to http://www.Bunge.com and click on 'News and
Information' on the homepage. Click on the link 'Webcasts and Upcoming
Ev... |
| | | 04/28/05 | Bunge Reports Record First Quarter 2005 Net Income and EPS| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 28, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG):
* Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
First Quarter Ended Percent
3/31/05 3/31/04 Change
Volumes (metric tons) 26.9 23.8 13%
Net sales $5,451 $5,739 (5)%
Tota... |
| | | 04/13/05 | Bunge Limited Announces Annual General Meeting of Shareholders| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Friday,
May 27, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time at the Sofitel Hotel, 45 West
44th Street, New York, New York. The record date for determining shareholders
entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual General Meeting and at any
subsequent adjournments or postponements of the meeting is March 31, 2005.
Shareholders of record will be entitled to vote o... |
| | | 03/30/05 | Bunge to Build Sunseed Crushing and Refining Plant in Russia| VORONEZH, Russia, March 30, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today
announced plans to construct a sunseed crushing and refining plant in
Voronezh, Russia for approximately US$70 million. It will be Bunge's first
plant in the country.
When completed in spring 2006, the facility will supply Bunge's consumer
bottled oil business in Russia, which is primarily supplied by its facility in
Ukraine. Bunge ... |
| | | 03/15/05 | Bunge Limited Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce
its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 on Thursday, April 28, 2005,
prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m.
Eastern Time on April 28, 2005 to discuss the company's first quarter results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (800) 818-5264, or, if
located o... |
| | | 02/25/05 | Bunge Limited Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, announced
that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of
$0.13 per share. The dividend is payable on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 to
shareholders of record on Tuesday, May 17, 2005. The company had 110,671,450
common shares outstanding on December 31, 2004.
About Bunge
Bunge Limited ( http://www.bunge.com ) is an integrated,... |
| | | 02/08/05 | Bunge Reports Record Fiscal 2004 Net Income and EPS| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG).
* Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
Fourth Quarter Ended Percent Year Ended Percent
12/31/04 12/31/03 Change 12/31/04 12/31/03 Change
Volumes (metric tons) 26.8 26.9 (1)% 108.9 106.2 3%
Net sales $6,212 $6,358 (2)% $25,168 $22,165 14%
... |
| | | 12/22/04 | Bunge Limited Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce
its results for the quarter ended December 31, 2004 on Tuesday, February 8,
2005, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m.
Eastern time on February 8, 2005 to discuss the company's fourth quarter
results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (800) 289-0572 or, if
loc... |
| | | 12/14/04 | Bunge Limited Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, announced
that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of
$0.13 per share. The dividend is payable on Monday, February 28, 2005 to
shareholders of record on Monday, February 14, 2005. The company had
110,194,486 common shares outstanding on September 30, 2004.
About Bunge
Bunge Limited ( http://www.Bunge.com ) is an in... |
| | | 12/14/04 | Bunge Announces 10-year Exclusive Throughput Agreement with Phu My Port in Vietnam| BA RIA VUNG TAU, VIETNAM — December 14, 2004 — Bunge Agribusiness Singapore Pte. Ltd., Bunge Limited's (NYSE: BG) primary operating subsidiary in Asia, today announced a 10-year exclusive throughput agreement with Phu My Port in Vietnam. The agreement enhances Bunge's position as the leading supplier of soybean meal to the growing Vietnamese animal feed and livestock industries.
The agreement between Bunge Agribusiness Singapore Pte. Ltd. and Baria Serece Joint Venture Company, operator... |
| | | 11/24/04 | Bunge Limited to Address Smith Barney Citigroup 15th Annual Chemical Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG) today announced that Chairman and CEO Alberto Weisser and CFO Bill Wells
will address the Smith Barney Citigroup 15th Annual Chemical Conference in New
York on Wednesday, December 8, 2004, at 9:15 a.m. The presentation will be
webcast live on Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, go to the Bunge Web site (http://www.Bunge.com) and
select the "News and Information" link at the bottom ... |
| | | 11/10/04 | Bunge Limited Forms Alliance With Procter & Gamble and Peter Cremer to Produce and Sell Phytosterol Ingredients for Foods and Pharmaceuticals| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov 10, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced the formation of an alliance with Procter & Gamble
(NYSE: PG) and Peter Cremer North America to produce and market cholesterol-
reducing phytosterol ingredients for pharmaceuticals and foods. The alliance
creates an efficient, integrated supply chain based on Bunge's raw material
supply, P&G's marketing and sales expertise and Peter Cremer's manufacturing
capabilities.
Phyt... |
| | | 10/29/04 | Bunge Purchases Ideal(TM) Brand Edible Oil Business in Russia| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today
announced that it has agreed to acquire the Ideal business of premium bottled
oils for approximately $20 million from Molinos International, a subsidiary of
Molinos Rio de la Plata. The acquisition encompasses exclusive rights to the
Ideal brand in Russia and all Former Soviet Union (FSU) nations.
The purchase of Ideal marks a significant additio... |
| | | 10/28/04 | Bunge to Purchase Grain Terminal in Port of Rostov, Russia| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today
announced that its European operating arm has agreed to acquire a grain
terminal in the port of Rostov, Russia from ZAO Trade Port. The wholly owned
facility will enhance Bunge's operations in Russia by serving as a strategic
gateway for exports to the Black Sea and Mediterranean regions, as well as to
the Middle East. Bunge's investment, including a ... |
| | | 10/28/04 | Bunge Reports 2004 Third Quarter EPS Growth of 74%| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG).
Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
Quarter Ended Percent Nine Months Ended Percent
9/30/04 9/30/03 Change 9/30/04 9/30/03 Change
Volumes (metric tons) 29.0 28.9 -- % 82.6 79.7 4 %
Net sales $6,560 $5,784 13 % $18,956 $15,807 20 %
... |
| | | 10/18/04 | Bunge Limited to Address Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that Chairman and CEO Alberto Weisser and CFO Bill
Wells will address the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference in New York
on Wednesday, November 3, 2004, at 12:00 noon. The presentation will be
webcast live on http://www.Bunge.com. Please go to the Web site at least 15
minutes prior to the start of the presentation to download and install any
necessary audio software.
Webcast Informa... |
| | | 10/15/04 | Bunge Limited Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct 15, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, announced that its
Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per
share. The dividend is payable on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 to shareholders
of record on Tuesday, November 16, 2004. The Company had 110,194,486 common
shares outstanding on September 30, 2004.
About Bunge
Bunge Limited (http://www.Bunge.c... |
| | | 10/06/04 | DuPont, Bunge Introduce New Soybean Oil that Eliminates Trans Fats in Food; Low Linolenic Soybean Oil to be Marketed Under the NUTRIUM(TM) Brand| DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) and DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced a new soybean oil that
enables food service providers and food processors to reduce or eliminate
trans fatty acids in their products.
The oil will be marketed as NUTRIUM(TM) Low Lin Soybean Oil. It will be
the first product sold under the NUTRIUM(TM) brand, which was created as part
of an alliance between Bunge and DuPont.
NUTRIUM(TM) Low Lin comes from Pioneer(R)... |
| | | 10/04/04 | Bunge Limited Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce
its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 on Thursday, October 28,
2004, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m.
Eastern time on October 28, 2004 to discuss the company's third quarter
results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (800) 810-0924 or, if
loc... |
| | | 09/28/04 | Bunge Completes Tender Offer for Minority Interest in Bunge Brasil| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) yesterday completed a tender offer for the outstanding ordinary and
preferred shares of Bunge Brasil S.A., the holding company for Bunge's
Brazilian operations. As a result of the tender offer, Bunge now owns 98.3
percent of Bunge Brasil, which will be automatically delisted from the Sao
Paulo Stock Exchange (BOVESPA).
Minority shareholders tendered 123,831,636 shares -- or 90 percent of the
137,565,296... |
| | | 08/26/04 | Bunge Limited to Address Prudential 'Back-to-School' Conference| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that Chairman and CEO Alberto Weisser and CFO Bill
Wells will address the Prudential Back-to-School Conference in Boston on
Thursday, September 9, 2004, at 4:30 p.m.
The presentation will be webcast live on Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, go to the Bunge Web site (http://www.Bunge.com) and
select the "News and Information" link at the bottom left. Select ... |
| | | 07/29/04 | Bunge Reports Second Quarter 2004 Net Income of $112 Million| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jul 29, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG).
Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
Quarter Ended Percent Six Months Ended Percent
6/30/04 6/30/03 Change 6/30/04 6/30/03 Change
Volumes (metric tons) 29.8 28.0 6 % 53.6 50.8 6 %
Net sales $6,657 $5,181 28 % $12,396 $10,023 ... |
| | | 06/17/04 | Bunge Limited Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce
its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, on Thursday, July 29, 2004,
prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT
on July 29, 2004, to discuss the company's second quarter results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (800) 753-0420, or, if
located outside of ... |
| | | 05/28/04 | Bunge Shareholders Approve Resolutions at Annual Meeting| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) shareholders today approved all resolutions put
before its annual shareholders meeting.
Election of Directors
Shareholders elected the four Class I directors nominated for re-election.
The terms of the Class I directors expire in 2007.
Other Business
Shareholders approved Bunge Limited's Amended and Restated Non-Employee
Directors' Equity Incentive Plan.
Shareholders approved the ... |
| | | 05/27/04 | Bunge Limited Announces Underwriters Exercise Option to Purchase Additional Common Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) announced today that the underwriters of its recent offering of
8,500,000 common shares have exercised in full their option to purchase an
additional 1,275,000 common shares to cover over-allotments. Including the
proceeds from the exercise of the over-allotment option, the net proceeds of
the offering to Bunge will be approximately $330 million. Bunge announced on
May 26, 2004 that the common shares would be of... |
| | | 05/27/04 | Bunge Announces Underwriters Exercise Option to Purchase Additional Common Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) announced today that the underwriters of its recent offering of
8,500,000 common shares of Bunge Limited have exercised in full their option
to purchase an additional 1,275,000 common shares to cover over-allotments.
All shares are being offered by Bunge. The net proceeds of the offering to
Bunge, including the shares purchased pursuant to the over-allotment option,
will be approximately $330 million. Bunge anno... |
| | | 05/27/04 | Bunge Increases Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend 18 Percent to $0.13 per share| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, announced
that its Board of Directors has approved an 18 percent increase in its regular
quarterly cash dividend from $0.11 per share to $0.13 per share. The next
quarterly dividend is payable on Monday, August 30, 2004, to shareholders of
record on Monday, August 16, 2004. The Company had 100,203,786 common shares
outstanding on March 31, 2004.
About... |
| | | 05/26/04 | Bunge Limited Announces Pricing of Offering of Common Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) announced today the pricing of its offering of 8,500,000 of its
common shares at a price to the public of $35.20 per share. All shares are
being offered by Bunge. The net proceeds of the offering to Bunge will be
approximately $287 million. In addition, the underwriters have been granted
an option to purchase a maximum of 1,275,000 additional shares to cover over-
allotments, if any. Credit Suisse First Boston ... |
| | | 05/21/04 | Bunge Limited to Hold Annual General Meeting of Shareholders| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Friday, May
28, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. EDT at the Sofitel New York Hotel, 45 West 44th
Street, New York, New York. The presentation will be webcast live on
www.bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, go to the Bunge Web site and select "Upcoming
Events" from the left navigation menu. Click the link for the "Bunge Limited
Shareholde... |
| | | 05/20/04 | Bunge Expands Turkey Operations With Inauguration of New Port Facilities in Derince| IZMIT BAY, Turkey, May 20, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today
announced the inauguration of its port in Derince, a deepwater harbor located
in Izmit Bay, Turkey. The port significantly enhances Bunge's position in the
Turkish markets for soybean meal, soybeans and sunseeds.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040520/NYTH013 )
Izmit Bay is home to nearly one quarter of Turkey's populat... |
| | | 05/17/04 | Bunge Joint Venture to Build Oilseed Crushing Plant in Ukraine| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today
announced that its European operating arm, Bunge Europe, has entered into a
50-50 joint venture with Estron Corporation to build an oilseed crushing plant
in the port of Ilyichevsk, Ukraine. The new plant is adjacent to the grain
export terminal owned by Estron Corporation. The plant's projected crushing
capacity is 600,000 tons per year, and it is e... |
| | | 04/29/04 | Bunge Limited Approves a Primary Offering of Common Shares and the Buyback of Minorities in Bunge Brasil| WHITE PLAINS, NY, April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today filed a registration statement with the Securities and
Exchange Commission relating to a proposed primary offering of common shares
of Bunge. Through the proposed primary offering, Bunge Limited intends to
offer 9.5 million common shares. Credit Suisse First Boston and Morgan
Stanley will act as joint lead managers for the offering. The proposed
offering is expected to close in late May 2004.
Wi... |
| | | 04/29/04 | Bunge Reports Record First Quarter 2004 Net Income| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Apr 29, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG).
- Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
First Quarter Ended Percent
3/31/04 3/31/03 Change
Volumes (metric tons) 23.8 22.9 4%
Net sales $5,739 $4,842 19%
Total se... |
| | | 04/07/04 | Bunge Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Offering| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) announced today that it has priced an offering pursuant to Rule
144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, of $500
million aggregate principal amount of 5.35% senior notes due 2014. The senior
notes will be issued by Bunge's wholly owned subsidiary, Bunge Limited Finance
Corp., and guaranteed by Bunge.
Bunge intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to reduce
outstanding ind... |
| | | 03/19/04 | Bunge Limited Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce
its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, on Thursday, April 29, 2004,
prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT
on April 29 to discuss the company's first quarter results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (800) 810-0924, or, if
located outside of the ... |
| | | 03/12/04 | Bunge Limited Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, announced
that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of
$0.11 per share. The dividend is payable on Tuesday, June 1, 2004, to
shareholders of record on Monday, May 17, 2004. The Company had 99,908,318
common shares outstanding on December 31, 2003.
About Bunge Limited
Bunge Limited (www.bunge.com) is an integrated, ... |
| | | 03/11/04 | Bunge Limited Announces Annual General Meeting Of Shareholders and Sets Record Date| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall-- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Friday,
May 28, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. EDT at the Sofitel Hotel, 45 West 44th Street,
New York, New York. The company has set March 29, 2004 as the record date for
determining which shareholders are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the
Annual General Meeting and at any subsequent adjournments or postponements of
the meeting. Shareholders of record will b... |
| | | 03/03/04 | Bunge Ranked Among 'America's Most Admired' Companies| - First Appearance in Annual Fortune Magazine Ranking -
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, has appeared
for the first time in Fortune magazine's annual survey of "America's Most
Admired Companies" for 2004. Bunge is ranked number eight in the Food
Production industry category.
Bunge received an overall ranking of 5.79 on the "America's Most Admired"
list for the Food Produ... |
| | | 03/02/04 | Bunge Subsidiary Signs Agreement to Purchase Kama Foods in Poland| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today
announced that its European operating arm, Bunge Europe, has signed a
preliminary agreement to acquire Polish edible oil and margarine producer Kama
Foods from bankruptcy receivership, through EWICO, a limited liability company
in Poland. Bunge Europe owns a 50 percent stake in EWICO, with the remaining
shares owned by an individual investor.
... |
| | | 02/03/04 | Bunge Limited Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2003 Net Income| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb 3, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG).
Financial Highlights
(In millions, except per share data and percentages)
Fourth Quarter Ended Percent Year Ended Percent
12/31/03 12/31/02 Change 12/31/03 12/31/02 Change
Volumes
(metric tons) 27.6 26.5 4 % 107.0 85.8 25 %
Net sales $6,358 $4,635 37 % $22,16... |
| | | 01/02/04 | Bunge Limited Subsidiary Bunge North America Completes Sale of Bakery Business to Dawn Food Products| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) subsidiary Bunge North America successfully completed the sale of
its U.S. bakery business to Dawn Food Products, Inc., on December 31, 2003.
Cash proceeds from the transaction were approximately $82 million,
including an adjustment for working capital. After transaction-related
expenses, Bunge will recognize a gain on the sale of approximately $2 million,
net of tax, or approximately $0.02 per fully dilut... |
| | | 12/26/03 | Bunge Limited's Subsidiary Bunge Alimentos Announces Wheat Products Transaction With J. Macedo| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) announced that its subsidiary Bunge Alimentos S.A. has entered into
a purchase and sale agreement with J. Macedo S.A., whereby Bunge Alimentos
will purchase J. Macedo's wheat-based industrial, food service and bakery
products businesses and Bunge Alimentos will sell its wheat-based consumer
products business to J. Macedo.
Bunge Alimentos will purchase J. Macedo's flour, bakery flour and bakery
pre-mix bu... |
| | | 12/19/03 | Bunge Limited Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec 19, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via Comtex/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce
its results for the quarter ended December 31, 2003, on Tuesday, February 3,
2004, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST
on February 3 to discuss the company's fourth quarter results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (800) 478-6251, or, if
loca... |
| | | 12/17/03 | Bunge Limited Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly
cash dividend of $0.11 per share. The dividend is payable on Friday,
February 27, 2004, to shareholders of record on Friday, February 13, 2004.
About Bunge
Bunge Limited (www.bunge.com) is an integrated, global agribusiness and
food company operating in the farm-to-consumer food chain with worldwide
distribution capabilities and pr... |
| | | 12/10/03 | Bunge Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Offering| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) announced today that it has priced an offering pursuant to Rule
144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, of $500
million aggregate principal amount of 4.375% senior notes due 2008. The
senior notes will be issued by Bunge's wholly owned subsidiary, Bunge Limited
Finance Corp., and guaranteed by Bunge.
Bunge intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to reduce
outstanding ... |
| | | 12/02/03 | Bunge Limited Subsidiary to Sell Bakery Business to Dawn Food Products| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that its subsidiary Bunge North America has entered
into a definitive asset purchase agreement to sell its bakery business to Dawn
Food Products, Inc., of Jackson, Michigan. The sale includes the facilities
that manufacture, market and sell mixes, frozen dough, syrups and toppings.
The sale is expected to close by year-end, pending regulatory approval and
customary closing conditions.
Cas... |
| | | 12/01/03 | Bunge Announces Executive Appointments|
Bunge North America President and CEO John E. Klein to retire,
to be succeeded by Carl Hausmann, Bunge Europe CEO;
Jean-Louis Gourbin to join Bunge from the Danone Group
as Bunge Europe CEO
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that John E. Klein, President and CEO of Bunge
North America, will step down on December 31, 2003, after 28 years of
distinguished service ... |
| | | 11/05/03 | Bunge Addresses Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference, Reaffirms Fourth Quarter Guidance| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) Chairman and CEO Alberto Weisser and CFO Bill Wells today addressed
the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference in New York City. A replay of
the presentation is available at the Bunge Web site (www.bunge.com).
During the presentation, Mr. Wells reaffirmed Bunge's earnings guidance of
$59 million to $69 million, or $0.58 to $0.68 per fully diluted share, for the
fourth quarter, based on 100.9 million fu... |
| | | 10/30/03 | Bunge Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $89 Million and Third Quarter Fully Diluted Earnings per Share of $0.88| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) reported third quarter 2003 net income of $89 million, or fully
diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.88, compared to net income of
$95 million, or fully diluted EPS of $0.95, in the third quarter of 2002. For
the third quarter of 2003, compared to the same period last year:
-- Volumes grew 35% to 29 million metric tons
-- Net income decreased 6% to $89 million
Robust earnings in Bunge's fe... |
| | | 10/24/03 | Bunge Limited Announces Acquisition of Shares of Fosfertil| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that its Brazilian fertilizer subsidiary, Bunge
Fertilizantes S.A., has acquired from Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (CVRD) 10.96%
of the voting shares and 11.19% of the non-voting shares, representing in the
aggregate 11.12% of the total outstanding share capital, of Fertilizantes
Fosfatados S.A. (Fosfertil). As a result of the acquisition, Bunge
Fertilizantes now owns 11% of the voting shares and... |
| | | 10/15/03 | Bunge Limited Finance Corp. Extends Expiration Date For Exchange Offer for 5.875% Senior Notes Due 2013| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct 15, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited
Finance Corp. has announced that it is extending its offer to exchange up to
U.S. $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding unregistered
5.875% Senior Notes due 2013 guaranteed by Bunge Limited (the "original
notes") for a like principal amount of its 5.875% Senior Notes due 2013
guaranteed by Bunge Limited that have been registered under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended. The exchan... |
| | | 10/08/03 | Bunge Limited Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly
cash dividend of $0.11 per share. The dividend is payable on Monday,
December 1, 2003, to shareholders of record on Friday, November 14, 2003. The
Company had 99,871,048 common shares outstanding on September 30, 2003.
About Bunge
Bunge Limited (www.bunge.com) is an integrated, global agribusiness and
food company operating in the ... |
| | | 09/26/03 | Bunge Limited Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will
announce its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2003, on Thursday,
October 30, 2003, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST
on October 30 to discuss the company's third quarter results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (800) 478-6251, or, if
located outsid... |
| | | 09/22/03 | Bunge Announces Acquisition of the Soybean Crushing Business of India-based Prestige Foods Limited| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that its Indian subsidiary, Gee Pee Ceval Proteins
and Investment Limited, acquired the India-based assets of Prestige Foods
Limited. The assets acquired include an oilseed processing unit with an
integrated vegetable oil refinery and packaging facility and production
capacity of 150 tons per day of refined oil and 100 tons per day of vanaspati,
a butter substitute used in India. This acqui... |
| | | 09/16/03 | Bunge Revises Guidance for Third Quarter and Full Year 2003| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sep 16, 2003 -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that it is reducing its projected net income for
the quarter ending September 30, 2003, to $75 to $80 million, or $0.75 to
$0.80 per share, and for the full year to $360 to $370 million, or $3.61 to
$3.71 per share, based on 99.7 million shares outstanding. Bunge's prior
guidance was $90 to $95 million, or $0.90 to $0.95 per share, for the third
quarter, and $380 to $390 million, or $3.81 to $3.91 per share, for ... |
| | | 07/29/03 | Bunge Reports Record Second Quarter Net Income| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jul 29, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) reported record second quarter 2003 net income of $182 million, or
$1.83 per share, compared to net income of $50 million, or $0.50 per share, in
the second quarter of 2002. The second quarter 2003 results included a gain
of $111 million, or $1.11 per share, on the sale of Bunge's Brazilian soy
ingredients operations to The Solae Company, its joint venture with DuPont.
For the second quarter of... |
| | | 07/15/03 | Bunge Increases Guidance for Second Quarter and Full Year 2003| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jul 15, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, is increasing
its projected net income for the quarter ending June 30, 2003, to $178 to
$183 million, or $1.79 to $1.84 per share, from a range of $166 to
$171 million, or $1.67 to $1.72 per share based on 99.7 million shares
outstanding. The second quarter's results include a gain of $111 million, or
$1.11 per share, on the sale of its Braz... |
| | | 06/20/03 | Bunge Signs Memorandum of Understanding to Acquire Indian Edible Oils Business of Hindustan Lever| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding
with Hindustan Lever to acquire Hindustan Lever's edible oils and fats
businesses based in Bangalore, India. Hindustan Lever is a 51% owned
subsidiary of the Anglo Dutch multinational Unilever Plc. Hindustan Lever is
India's market leader in branded hydrogenated vegetable fats marketed under
the brand name "Dalda" and a market leader in bakery fa... |
| | | 05/30/03 | Bunge Increases Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend to $0.11 per Share| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) announced that its Board of Directors increased its regular
quarterly cash dividend to $0.11 per share. The prior regular quarterly cash
dividend was $0.10 per share. The dividend is payable on Friday, August 29,
2003, to shareholders of record on Friday, August 15, 2003. Bunge Limited had
99,609,117 common shares outstanding on March 31, 2003.
About Bunge
Bunge Limited (www.bunge.com) is an integrat... |
| | | 05/30/03 | Bunge Shareholders Approve Resolutions at Annual Meeting| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 30, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) shareholders today approved all resolutions put before its annual
shareholders meeting.
Appointment of Directors
Mr. Francis Coppinger, Mr. Carlos Braun Saint and Mr. Alberto Weisser were
re-elected as Class II directors. The terms of Class II directors expire in
2006.
Other Business
Shareholders approved an increase in the number of shares available under
the company's equity... |
| | | 05/29/03 | Bunge Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 29, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce
its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2003, on Tuesday, July 29, 2003,
prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT
on July 29 to discuss the company's second quarter results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (800) 406-5345, or, if
located outside... |
| | | 05/22/03 | Bunge Limited to Hold Annual General Meeting of Shareholders| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Friday, May
30, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. EDT at the Sofitel New York Hotel, 45 West 44th
Street, New York, New York. The presentation will be webcast live on
Bunge.com.
Webcast Information
To access the webcast, go to the Bunge Web site and select 'Upcoming
Events' from the left navigation menu. Click the link for the 'Bunge Limited
Annual Meeting... |
| | | 05/05/03 | Bunge Raises Second Quarter and Full-Year 2003 Earnings Guidance| Completes Sale of Its Brazilian Ingredients Operations to The Solae Company WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 5, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced the sale of its Brazilian ingredients
operations to The Solae Company, its joint venture with DuPont, for
$256 million in cash. On April 2, 2003, Bunge announced the signing of
definitive agreements with DuPont to form The Solae Company, and both DuPont
and Bunge completed their initial contribution of oper... |
| | | 04/29/03 | Bunge Reports Record First Quarter Net Income; EPS increases to $0.40 per share| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Apr 29, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) reported record first quarter 2003 net income of $40 million, or
$0.40 per share, compared to net income of $13 million, or $0.15 per share, in
the same quarter of 2002.(1) For the first quarter of 2003, compared to the
same period last year:
Volumes grew 57% to 22.8 million metric tons
Gross profit increased 46% to $268 million
Income from operations rose 74% to ... |
| | | 04/07/03 | Bunge Increases Guidance for First Quarter Net Income| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company,
increased its projected net income for the quarter ending March 31, 2003, to
$30 to $35 million, or $0.30 to $0.35 per share, from $25 to $30 million, or
$0.25 to $0.30 per share. In the first quarter of 2002, Bunge earned net
income of $13 million, or $0.15 per share.(1)
Bill Wells, Chief Financial Officer, stated: "We are experiencing strong
performanc... |
| | | 03/31/03 | Bunge Limited Files Fiscal Year 2002 Annual Report on Form 20-F| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Mar 31, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company,
today announced the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
of its annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002. The filing,
on Form 20-F, includes Bunge's consolidated financial statements for 2002 and
a review of operating results and financial condition. The information can be
accessed via Bunge's Web site (ww... |
| | | 03/17/03 | Bunge Limited Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Mar 17, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge
Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a
regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share. The dividend is payable on
Friday, May 30, 2003 to shareholders of record on Thursday, May 15, 2003. Bunge
Limited had 99,332,233 common shares outstanding on December 31, 2002.
About Bunge Limited
Bunge Limited (www.bunge.com) is a global, integrated, agribusiness and food
company op... |
| | | 03/17/03 | Bunge Limited Announces Annual General Meeting of Shareholders And Sets Record Date| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Mar 17, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge
Limited (NYSE: BG) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on
Friday, May 30, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. EDT at the Sofitel Hotel, 45 West 44th
Street, New York, New York. The company has set April 4, 2003 as the record date
for determining which shareholders are entitled to notice of, and to vote at,
the Annual General Meeting and at any subsequent adjournments or postponements.
Shareholders of record will be... |
| | | 03/14/03 | Bunge Limited Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Mar 14, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge
Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will
announce its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 on Tuesday, April 29,
2003, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on
April 29 to discuss the company's first quarter results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (913) 981-5571, or, if located
outside ... |
| | | 02/25/03 | Bunge Limited Reports Record Results for Fiscal 2002| 2002 Net Income Increased 90% Fourth Quarter Earnings Per Share Increased 69% to $.98
WHITE PLAINS, Feb 25, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) reported record volumes, gross profit, income from operations and net
income for fiscal year 2002. 2002 net income was $255 million, or $2.66 per
share, representing an increase of $.79 per share over net income of $134
million, or $1.87 per share, in 2001.
For the year ended December 31, 2002 compared to 2001... |
| | | 01/14/03 | Bunge Limited Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) announced that its Board of Directors declared a
regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share. The dividend is
payable on Friday, February 28, 2003 to shareholders of record on Friday,
February 14, 2003. Bunge Limited had 99,332,233 common shares outstanding on
December 31, 2002.
About Bunge Limited
Bunge Limited (http://www.bunge.com) is an integrated, international
agr... |
| | | 01/06/03 | DuPont and Bunge Announce Global Alliance, Including Joint Venture to Produce and Market Specialty Food Ingredients|
WILMINGTON, Del. and WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
DuPont and Bunge Limited today announced that they intend to form an alliance
to significantly grow their agriculture and nutrition businesses. The
alliance will include:
a joint venture for the global production and distribution of
specialty food ingredients, beginning with soy proteins and
lecithins;
a biotechnology agreement to jointly develop and commercialize
soybeans wi... |
| | | 12/20/02 | Bunge Limited Schedules Fourth Quarter and 2002 Year-end Earnings Release and Conference Call|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce
its results for the quarter ended December 31, 2002 on Tuesday, February 25,
2003, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST
on February 25 to discuss the company's fourth quarter and 2002 year-end
results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (913... |
| | | 12/12/02 | Bunge Limited Forecasts Increased Fourth Quarter Net Income and Positive Outlook for 2003|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today
projected that net income for the quarter ending December 31, 2002 would be
between $80 to $90 million, or $0.81 to $0.91 per share, reflecting an
increase from its prior net income projection of $55 to $60 million, or
$0.55 $0.60 per share, provided on October 21, 2002.
In the fourth quarter of 2001 Bunge earned net income of $4... |
| | | 10/21/02 | Bunge Limited Reports Record Third Quarter Earnings Per Share|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) reported third quarter 2002 net income of
$95 million, or $.96 per share based on a weighted average number of shares of
99,250,814, which represents a 26% increase in earnings per share over net
income of $57 million, or $.76 per share based on a weighted average number
of shares of 75,221,060, in the same quarter of 2001. For the third quarter
of 2002, compared to the same period last year:
Gro... |
| | | 10/01/02 | Bunge Limited Increases Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend to $0.10 per Share| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. , Oct 1, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge
Limited (NYSE: BG) announced that its Board of Directors increased its regular
quarterly cash dividend to $0.10 per share. The prior regular quarterly cash
dividend was $0.095 per share. The dividend is payable on Friday, November 29,
2002 to shareholders of record on Friday, November 15, 2002. Bunge Limited had
99,249,899 common shares outstanding on June 30, 2002.
About Bunge Limited
Bunge Limited (http://... |
| | | 09/23/02 | Bunge Limited Forecasts Increased Third Quarter Net Income| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sep 23, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge
Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today
projected that net income for the quarter ending September 30, 2002 would be
between $80 to $85 million, or $0.81 to $0.86 per share, reflecting an increase
from its prior net income projection of $65 to $70 million, or $0.65 to $0.71
per share, provided on July 22, 2002.
In the third quarter of 2001 Bunge earned net income of $57 mil... |
| | | 09/17/02 | Bunge Limited Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sep 17, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge
Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will
announce its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2002 on Monday,
October 21, 2002, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on
October 21 to discuss the company's third quarter results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (800) 406-5345, or, if located
o... |
| | | 08/08/02 | Bunge Limited Acquisition of Cereol Receives Early Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG) today announced that it has been notified that it has received early
termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust
Improvements Act of 1976 relating to its proposed acquisition of an
approximately 55% controlling stake in Cereol S.A. (FP: COL).
Bunge signed a definitive agreement to acquire an approximately 55%
controlling stake in Cereol S.A., a leading oilseed processor... |
| | | 08/05/02 | Bunge Earns Top Honors for First Public Annual Report| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug 5, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge
Limited (NYSE: BG) announced that its first annual report as a public company
recently earned several top awards from two major organizations that recognize
excellence in annual report production.
Bunge won a Platinum Award for Overall Publication in the Annual Report
Competition, sponsored by the League of American Communications Professionals
(LACP). The company also earned a Silver Award in the Overall Report... |
| | | 07/29/02 | Bunge Limited Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jul 29, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge
Limited (NYSE: BG) announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular
quarterly cash dividend of $0.095 per share. The dividend is payable on Friday,
August 30, 2002 to shareholders of record on Thursday, August 15, 2002. Bunge
Limited had 99,249,899 common shares outstanding on June 30, 2002.
About Bunge Limited
Bunge Limited (http://www.bunge.com) is an integrated, global agribusiness and
food compan... |
| | | 07/22/02 | Bunge Limited Reports Increase in Second Quarter Net Income, Expects Record 2002 Profits| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jul 22, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge
Limited (NYSE: BG) reported record second quarter 2002 net income of $50
million, or $.50 per share based on a weighted average number of shares of
99,249,886, representing a 117% increase over net income of $23 million, or $.36
per share based on a weighted average number of shares of 64,380,000, in the
same quarter of 2001. For the second quarter of 2002, compared to the same
period last year:
* Vol... |
| | | 06/21/02 | Bunge Limited Forecasts Increased Second Quarter Net Income| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jun 21, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge
Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, today
projected that net income for the quarter ending June 30, 2002 would be between
$35 to $40 million, or $0.35 to $0.40 per share, reflecting an increase from its
prior net income projection of $25 to $30 million, or $0.25 to $0.30 per share,
which was provided in the announcement of first quarter earnings on April 22,
2002.
In the sec... |
| | | 06/17/02 | Bunge Limited Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jun 17, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge
Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will
announce its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2002 on Monday, July
22, 2002, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on July
22 to discuss the Company's second quarter results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (800) 289-0528, or, if located
outs... |
| | | 05/31/02 | Bunge Limited Shareholders Approve Resolutions at Annual Meeting|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited shareholders
today approved all resolutions put before its annual shareholders meeting.
Appointment of Directors
Mr. Ernest G. Bachrach, Mr. Enrique Boilini and Mr. Michael H. Bulkin were
re-elected as Class III directors. Mr. Paul H. Hatfield was newly elected as
a Class III director. He will replace Mr. Ludwig Schmitt-Rhaden, who is
retiring. The terms of Class III directors expire in 2005.
... |
| | | 04/26/02 | Bunge Limited Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Apr 26, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge
Limited (NYSE: BG) announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular
quarterly cash dividend of $0.095 per share. The dividend is payable on
Thursday, May 30, 2002 to shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 15, 2002.
Bunge Limited had 99,248,733 common shares outstanding on March 31, 2002.
About Bunge Limited
Bunge Limited (http://www.bunge.com ) is an integrated, global agribusiness and
food company... |
| | | 04/22/02 | Bunge Limited Reports 267% Increase in First Quarter Net Income|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) reported record first quarter 2002 net income of
$22 million, or $.26 per share, representing a 267% increase over net income
of $6 million, or $.09 per share, in the same quarter of 2001. For the first
quarter of 2002, compared to the same period last year:
Volumes grew 6% to 14.6 million metric tons
Gross profit increased 18% to $184 million
Financial cost... |
| | | 03/28/02 | Bunge Limited Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Mar 28, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Bunge
Limited (NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will
announce its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 on Monday, April 22,
2002, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on
April 22 to discuss the company's first quarter results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (800) 289-0528, or, if located
outside o... |
| | | 03/25/02 | Bunge Limited Completes Offering of Common Shares|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited announced today
that it completed its offering of 16.1 million common shares, and that its
lead underwriters exercised the overallotment option for an additional
2.35 million common shares. The offering was priced at $19 per share and
raised approximately $291.9 million in net proceeds for Bunge after expenses.
Bunge will use the offering proceeds to buy back shares from minority
shareholders of certain Brazilian subsidiar... |
| | | 03/12/02 | Bunge Limited Offering of Common Shares Priced at $19 per Share|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
announced today that its offering of 16.1 million common shares was priced at
$19 per share. Certain selling shareholders are also participating in the
offering.
Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse First Boston led the offering, which was
co-managed by Credit Lyonnais Securities (USA) Inc., Deutsche Banc Alex.
Brown, Merrill Lynch & Co., Prudential Securities and Salomon Smith Barney.
For copi... |
| | | 01/24/02 | Bunge Limited Files a Registration Statement Relating to a Primary Offering of Common Shares | | | 01/22/02 | Bunge Limited Reports Record Results For Fiscal 2001|
Net Income Increases $122 Million
Fourth Quarter Net Income Increases $38 Million
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG) reported record volumes, gross profit, income from operations and
net income for fiscal year 2001. The 2001 net income was $134 million, or
$1.87 per share, representing an increase of $1.68 per share over the net
income of $12 million, or $0.19 per share in 2000(1).
... |
| | | 01/18/02 | Bunge Limited Approves Primary Offering of Common Shares| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/-- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG)
announced today that its board of directors has approved a primary offering of
common shares. The offering is expected to be completed in February 2002. Bunge
also expects that certain selling shareholders will participate in the offering.
A registration statement relating to this offering has not yet been filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. This press release shall not constitute
an offer to se... |
| | | 01/18/02 | Bunge Limited Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG)
announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend
of $0.095 cents per share. The dividend is payable on Friday, February 22, 2002
to shareholders of record on Friday, February 8, 2002. Bunge Limited had
83,155,100 common shares outstanding on December 31, 2001.
In determining Bunge's financial eligibility requirements for the listing of its
common shares on the New York Stock Ex... |
| | | 01/11/02 | Bunge Limited Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE:
BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will announce its
results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2001 on Tuesday, January 22,
2002, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST on
January 22 to discuss the Company's fourth quarter results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (800) 289-0518, or, if located
outside ... |
| | | 10/22/01 | Bunge Limited Reports Record Third Quarter Results; Net Income Increases 235%| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct 22, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG)
reported record third quarter volumes, gross profit, income from operations and
net income for the quarter ending September 30, 2001.
Third quarter net income was $57 million, or $0.76 per share, representing a
235% increase over net income of $17 million, or $0.26 per share, in 2000.
For the third quarter of 2001, compared to the same period last year:
Volumes grew 31% to 21.7 million metric tons
... |
| | | 10/22/01 | Bunge Limited Declares First Quarterly Cash Dividend| WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct 22, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG)
announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of
$0.095 per share.
The dividend is payable on Thursday, November 29, 2001 to shareholders of record
on Thursday, November 15, 2001. This is Bunge's first dividend since its August
1, 2001 initial public offering. The Company had 83,155,100 common shares
outstanding on September 30, 2001.
About Bunge
Bunge Limited is an inte... |
| | | 10/11/01 | Bunge Limited Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call|
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2001-- Bunge Limited
(NYSE: BG), an integrated, global agribusiness and food company, will
announce its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2001 on
Monday, October 22, 2001, prior to the market opening.
Bunge Limited's management will host a conference call at 10:00
a.m. EDT on October 22 to discuss the Company's third quarter results.
To listen to the conference call, please dial (800) 289-0544, or,
if... |
| | | 08/02/01 | Bunge Ltd. Stock Begins Trading on NYSE |
WHITE PLAINS, NY - August 2, 2001 - Trading of the common shares of Bunge Ltd. commenced today on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol BG. On August 1, Bunge Ltd. announced that the 17.6 million share initial public offering was priced at $16 per share.
The company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to repay short-term debt under its commercial paper program.
Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse First Boston led the offering, which was co-managed by Deu... |
| | | 08/01/01 | Bunge Ltd. Initial Public Offering Priced at $16 per Share |
WHITE PLAINS, NY - August 1, 2001 - Bunge Ltd. today announced that its initial public offering of 17.6 million common shares was priced at $16 per share. Trading of the shares is scheduled to begin tomorrow on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BG.
The company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to repay short-term debt under its commercial paper program.
Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse First Boston led the offering, which was co-managed by ... |
| | | 07/13/01 | Bunge Ltd. Files Registration for Initial Public Offering |
WHITE PLAINS, NY - July 13, 2001 - Bunge Ltd. ("Bunge") today announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed initial public offering of 17,600,000 of its common shares. The initial public offering price is estimated to be between $16 and $18 per share.
This offering is being lead-managed by Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse First Boston and co-managed by Deutsche Banc Alex Brown, Merrill Lynch & Co., Pruden... |
| | | 02/02/01 | Bunge Raises US$170 Million in a Preferred Offering |
White Plains, NY - February 2, 2001 - Bunge International Limited announced the placement of US$170 million of preferred stock with private investors. Salomon Smith Barney, Inc. was sole placement agent on the transaction, which was completed in December.
"This issue of preferred stock represents a significant step in Bunge's plan to increase its access to long-term capital markets," said William Wells, CFO of Bunge. "It enables the group to strengthen its debt-equity ratio and incr... |
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