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Dec. 31, 2015

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On February 2, 2016, the Company announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase a controlling stake in Harvest Innovations, an industry leader in minimally processed, expeller-pressed soy proteins, oils, and gluten-free ingredients. The acquisition complements the Company’s existing ingredient businesses and offers customers a full-service, one-stop shop for their ingredient needs.

On February 8, 2016, the Company announced that it has agreed to acquire from Tate & Lyle a Casablanca, Morocco-based corn wet mill that produces glucose and native starch. The acquisition expands the Company’s global sweeteners and starches footprint.

Both transactions are expected to close in 2016, subject to regulatory approvals.