UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 17, 2003
MONSANTO COMPANY
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 001-16167 43-1878297
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
800 North Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, Missouri 63167
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (314) 694-1000
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On June 17, 2003, Monsanto Company's Board of Directors elected new
officers in connection with changes being implemented by Hugh Grant, President
and Chief Executive Officer, to the Company's organizational structure and the
related management team. A press release dated June 18, 2003, issued by Monsanto
Company detailing these appointments, is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1
and incorporated herein by reference.
We disclaim any current intention to revise or update the information
contained in the attached press release, although we may do so from time to time
as our management believes is warranted. Any such updating may be made through
the filing of other reports or documents with the SEC, through press releases or
through other public disclosure.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release, dated June 18, 2003, issued by Monsanto Company
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: June 18, 2003
MONSANTO COMPANY
By: /s/ Michael L. DeCamp
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Name: Michael L. DeCamp
Assistant Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated June 18, 2003, issued by Monsanto Company
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