SELL YOUR COMPANY THE PROCESS OF DIVESTING YOUR BUSINESS

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1 SELL YOUR COMPANY THE PROCESS OF DIVESTING YOUR BUSINESS

The Decision to Sell The decision to sell your business is one that most owners make only once in a lifetime Seed companies, technology providers, or other agribusinesses may

2 The Decision to Sell The decision to sell your business is one that most owners make only once in a lifetime Seed companies, technology providers, or other agribusinesses may reach that critical juncture The challenge is running a timely and professional sale that maximizes the value of your assets without interrupting your day-to-day business Slide 2

3 Managing a Transaction Professional business brokers can manage the sale process and improve your odds of success Verdant Partners provides transaction management, advice, and guidance based on depth and experience in the crop genetics and crop production industry Slide 3

4 Slide 4 Why Sell? Companies may sell their business for a variety of reasons, including: Principals considering retirement Ongoing risks of owning and operating a business Unwillingness to take higher financial risks Need to achieve technology or market access Combined assets needed to achieve critical mass Opportunity to sell is too good to ignore Tax considerations Inability to meet the increasing capital needs necessary to compete and grow

When to Sell The time to sell is unique to each business Knowledge of value and markets essential to informed decision Verdant Partners provides advice and business brokerage services when you are

5 When to Sell The time to sell is unique to each business Knowledge of value and markets essential to informed decision Verdant Partners provides advice and business brokerage services when you are ready! Advise clients on current market conditions! Help identify prospective buyers! Present your business at its best! Manage a professional process! Continue to operate your business with minimal distraction Slide 5

6 Why Hire a Professional Broker? The expense of a business broker must provide a sound return on investment Successful business owners often know little about the transaction process Present a comprehensive and professional perspective Sound advice and guidance results in top value for the business The expense of hiring a professional broker is justified by the higher valuation achieved for the client Slide 6

7 Why Hire Verdant Partners LLC? Our team of professionals are seasoned specialists in agribusiness and the global crop genetics industry We advise privately held businesses, public corporations, multinationals, and private equity firms around the corner and around the world We provide:! Strategic business consultation (including strategic business plans and post-merger integration)! Business brokerage (mergers and acquisitions, strategic business alliances, & technology licensing) Verdant understands agribusiness, maintains highlevel contacts, and has a proven record of success in closing transactions Slide 7

Verdant markets to agreed prospective buyers, and serves as an intermediary to manage the process 4.

8 How Does the Sale Process Work? 1. Client retains Verdant Partners to sell the Company 2. Verdant creates a Memorandum describing the Company, its assets, history and opportunities 3. Verdant markets to agreed prospective buyers, and serves as an intermediary to manage the process 4. Client approves the terms of any proposed transaction!! DESCRIPTIVE MEMORANDUM ABC CROP GENETICS, INC. MAY 2013! Slide 8

Divestiture Process Timeline Preparation Initial discussions Gather information Verdant due diligence Write Memorandum Establish marketing plan Develop and agree on prospect list Marketing Distribute

9 Divestiture Process Timeline Preparation Initial discussions Gather information Verdant due diligence Write Memorandum Establish marketing plan Develop and agree on prospect list Marketing Distribute marketing letters Verdant follow-up with approved prospects Preliminary buyer due diligence Solicit non-binding offers Transaction Negotiation Deal Structuring Final due diligence Work with counsel and tax advisors Review and edit legal documents Sign contracts Transaction close 3 months * 3 months * 3 months * * Approximate divestiture process timeline, actual timeline may vary. Slide 9

10 Types of Transactions Acquisitions Divestitures Joint ventures Strategic alliances Technology licenses Distribution agreements Slide 10

11 Slide 11 Selected Clientele

12 Mergers & Acquisitions Experience Slide 12

13 Our Experience Principal Executives! Located across North America, Europe, and Australia! Expertise in varied business disciplines! Over 500 years of combined professional experience in all crops and phases of agribusiness! Each of our principals has executive management experience in leading agribusiness or financial companies Together we have initiated and managed hundreds of successful transactions and alliances. Slide 13

14 Before you sell Contact Verdant Partners to discuss your options. Confidential Professional Networked Experienced Cost Effective Successful Slide 14

Contact Information 301 N. Neil Street, Suite 305 Champaign, IL 61820 U.S.A.

15 Contact Information 301 N. Neil Street, Suite 305 Champaign, IL U.S.A. Telephone: Facsimile: Slide 15

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