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Agricultural Biotechnology

Corporate Profiles and Strategic Investment Planning.  Private Client. GIC is conducting intensive reviews of potential M&A candidates for a private agribusiness company.  It is also serving in an advisory capacity to the company for purposes of concluding investment transactions.

Official U.S. Policy on the Handling of Transgenic Grain.  Private Clients.  GIC facilitated a dialogue between U.S. government officials and major international traders and importers of U.S. grain products.  Issues addressed included identity preservation and the U.S. government's role, international trade impacts, and future U.S. policy initiatives regarding GMO's.

ELM Expected Profitability in the Ag Biotech Industry.  Private Client.  Biotech industry competitive analysis to assess profitability prospects for ELM, the leading fruit and vegetable seeds company.  This study identifies critical competitive factors in the biotech industry and compares the relative competitive positions of key players.  This strategic analysis was used to assess the profitability potential for ELM.

Dow-Mycogen Strategic Acquisition.  Private Client.  Industry and company impact of the acquisition of all Mycogen's outstanding shares by The Dow Chemical Company.

Impact of Biotechnology on the Grain Industry.  Private Client.  Impact of biotechnology companies' strategies on the grain industry. Company profiles for Calgene, DeKalb, Delta and Pine Land, DuPont, Ecogen, Mycogen, Monsanto, and Pioneer.

GMO Labeling in the European Union.  Private Client.  This report addresses the regulations, policies, and enforcement labeling requirements of the European Union regarding Genetically Modified Organisms.

The U.S. Seed Industry and the Biotechnology Revolution:  Transgenic Seeds for the Next Millennium.  Private Client.  GIC completed a comprehensive analysis of the U.S. seed biotechnology industry for a major international trading company.  Report includes market intelligence, trade policy issues, industry alliances and trends, and analysis of top 10 seed biotechnology companies.

Corporate Strategic Analysis: Asgrow and Monsanto.  Private Client.  Strategic analysis for a private client of Monsanto's acquisition of Asgrow Agronomics from ELM.

Seed Industry Market Intelligence.  Private Client.  In-depth corporate intelligence on two U.S. seed companies targeted for acquisition.  Included product range, financial viability, management structure, and international activities.

High Oils Corn Competitive Analysis.  Private Client.  GIC conducted a review of growers, patent holders, industry and consumer uses, and marketing/growing agreements available for high oils corn.

Biotechnology Developments in Durum Wheat.  New technologies for processing and food products from durum wheat.  Initial market samples and product introductions.

Market Potential for Surfactants and Adjuvants.  Private Biotechnology Firm.  To assist a biotechnology firm in negotiating the terms of a strategic relationship with a large multinational, GIC assisted in valuing its technology.  GIC determined the upper-bound market value by determining the market potential for its key technology under a number of utilization scenarios.

BIO 2006 Annual International Convention
The GIC Group and DuPont led a panel at the BIO 2006 Annual International Convention, "Future Directions for Ag Biotech: Keys to Successful Partnerships."


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