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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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BUNGE LIMITED

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Notice of
Annual General Meeting
of Shareholders and
2013 Proxy Statement

 

 


 

 

April 12, 2013

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Bunge Limited
50 Main Street
White Plains, New York 10606
U.S.A.

April 12, 2013

Dear Shareholder:

        You are cordially invited to attend our Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, which will be held on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, at the Sofitel Hotel, 45 West 44th Street, in New York City.

        The proxy statement contains important information about the Annual General Meeting, the proposals we will consider and how you can vote your shares.

        Pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission's Notice and Access rules, we are providing proxy materials via the Internet to some of our shareholders. We believe that this process provides shareholders with a convenient method to access the proxy materials and vote, while allowing us to conserve natural resources and reduce the costs of printing and distributing the proxy materials. We will mail to many of our shareholders a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials containing instructions on how to access our proxy statement and 2012 annual report and vote electronically via the Internet. This Notice will also contain instructions on how to receive a paper copy of our proxy materials. All shareholders who do not receive a Notice will receive a paper copy of the proxy materials by mail or an electronic copy of the proxy materials by email.

        Your vote is very important to us. We encourage you to vote as soon as possible, regardless of whether you will attend the Annual General Meeting. This will help us ensure that your vote is represented at the Annual General Meeting.

        On behalf of the Board of Directors and the management of Bunge, I extend our appreciation for your investment in Bunge. We look forward to seeing you at the Annual General Meeting.

   
GRAPHIC
    Alberto Weisser
Chairman of the Board of Directors
and Chief Executive Officer

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Bunge Limited
50 Main Street
White Plains, New York 10606
U.S.A.

April 12, 2013

NOTICE OF
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

        Bunge Limited's 2013 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held on May 24, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, at the Sofitel Hotel, 45 West 44th Street, in New York City. At the Annual General Meeting, we will discuss and you will vote on the following proposals:

        Shareholders will also consider and act on such other matters as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.

        These matters are more fully described in the enclosed proxy statement. We will also present at the Annual General Meeting the consolidated financial statements and independent auditors' reports for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, copies of which can be found in our 2012 Annual Report that accompanies this notice.

        March 28, 2013 is 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. The share register will not be closed between the record date and the date of the Annual General Meeting.

        Your vote is very important. Whether or not you plan to attend the Annual General Meeting in person, please promptly vote by mail, Internet or telephone so that your shares will be represented at the Annual General Meeting.

        You will be required to bring certain documents with you to be admitted to the Annual General Meeting. Please read carefully the sections in the proxy statement on attending and voting at the Annual General Meeting to ensure that you comply with these requirements.

        By order of the Board of Directors.


 

 

 
   
LOGO

 

 

Frank R. Jimenez
Secretary

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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROXY STATEMENT AND THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

    1  

Questions and Answers About Voting Your Common Shares

    1  

Deadline for Appointment of Proxies by Telephone or the Internet or Returning Your Proxy Card

    7  

Solicitation of Proxies

    7  

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

    8  

Board Composition and Independence

    8  

Board Leadership Structure

    9  

Board Meetings and Committees

    9  

Risk Oversight

    11  

Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Ethics

    12  

Executive Sessions of Our Board

    12  

Communications with Our Board

    13  

Nomination of Directors

    13  

PROPOSAL 1—ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

    15  

Election of Directors

    15  

Class I Nominees

    15  

Class III Directors With Terms Expiring in 2014

    17  

Class II Directors with Terms Expiring in 2015

    19  

DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

    22  

Director Compensation Table

    22  

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

    25  

Compensation Discussion and Analysis

    25  

Compensation Committee Report

    42  

Compensation and Risk

    43  

Summary Compensation Table

    45  

Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table

    46  

Outstanding Equity Awards Table

    47  

Option Exercises and Stock Vested Table

    48  

Pension Benefits Table

    49  

Retirement Plan Benefits

    49  

Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table

    52  

Potential Payments Upon Termination of Employment or Change of Control

    53  

SHARE OWNERSHIP OF DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

    62  

AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT

    64  

PROPOSAL 2—APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD TO DETERMINE THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' FEES

    65  

General

    65  

Fees

    65  

Audit Fees

    65  

Audit-Related Fees

    65  

Tax Fees

    66  

All Other Fees

    66  

Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

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PROPOSAL 3—ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION

    67  

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

    68  

Loans to Directors and Executive Officers

    68  

Transactions with Mutual Investment Limited and its Subsidiaries

    68  

Other Relationships

    68  

Policy for the Review and Approval of Related Person Transactions

    68  

SECTION 16(A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE

    69  

SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR THE 2014 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

    69  

DIRECTIONS TO ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

    70  

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION REPORTS

    70  

NOTICE OF INTERNET AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS

    70  

OTHER MATTERS

    70  

APPENDIX A—CORPORATE GOVERNANCE GUIDELINES

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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROXY STATEMENT AND
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Questions and Answers About Voting Your Common Shares

Why did I receive this Proxy Statement?   Bunge has furnished these proxy materials to you because Bunge's Board of Directors is soliciting your proxy to vote at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on May 24, 2013. This proxy statement contains information about the items being voted on at the Annual General Meeting and important information about Bunge. Bunge's 2012 Annual Report, which includes Bunge's 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K, is also being furnished together with this proxy statement. If you received printed versions of these materials by mail, these materials also include the proxy card or voting instruction form for the Annual General Meeting. Bunge is making its proxy materials first available to shareholders on or about April 12, 2013.

 

 

Bunge has sent these materials to each person who is registered as a holder of its common shares in its register of shareholders (such owners are often referred to as "holders of record" or "registered holders") as of the close of business on March 28, 2013, the record date for the Annual General Meeting.

 

 

Bunge has requested that banks, brokerage firms and other nominees who hold Bunge common shares on behalf of the owners of the common shares (such owners are often referred to as "beneficial shareholders" or "street name holders") as of the close of business on March 28, 2013 forward either a Notice (defined below) or a printed copy of these materials, together with a proxy card or voting instruction form, to those beneficial shareholders. Bunge has agreed to pay the reasonable expenses of the banks, brokerage firms and other nominees for forwarding these materials.

 

 

Finally, Bunge has provided for these materials to be sent to persons who have interests in Bunge common shares through participation in the Company share funds of the Bunge Retirement Savings Plan, the Bunge Savings Plan and the Bunge Savings Plan—Supplement A. Although these persons are not eligible to vote directly at the Annual General Meeting, they may, however, instruct the trustees of the plans on how to vote the common shares represented by their interests. The enclosed proxy card will also serve as voting instructions for the trustees of the plans. If you do not provide voting instructions for shares held for you in any of these plans, the trustees will vote these shares in the same ratio as the shares for which voting instructions are provided.

 

 

 

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    Shareholders who owned our common shares as of the close of business on the record date for the Annual General Meeting are entitled to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting and adjournments or postponements of the Annual General Meeting. A poll will be taken on each proposal to be put to the Annual General Meeting.

What is Notice and Access and why did Bunge elect to use it?

 

As permitted by regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Notice and Access provides companies with the ability to make proxy materials available to shareholders electronically via the Internet. Bunge has elected to provide some of our shareholders with a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials ("Notice") instead of receiving a full set of printed proxy materials in the mail. The Notice is a document that provides instructions regarding how to:

 

view our proxy materials on the Internet;

 

vote your shares; and

 

request printed copies of these materials, including the proxy card or voting instruction form.


 

 

On or about April 12, 2013, we began mailing the Notice to certain beneficial shareholders and posted our proxy materials on the website referenced in the Notice. See "Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials" in this proxy statement for more information about where to view our proxy materials on the Internet.

 

 

As more fully described in the Notice, shareholders who received the Notice may choose to access our proxy materials on the website referenced in the Notice or may request to receive a printed set of our proxy materials. In addition, the Notice and website provide information regarding how you may request to receive proxy materials in printed form by mail or electronically by email on an ongoing basis. The selected delivery choice will remain in effect until changed by the shareholder. If you have previously elected to receive our proxy materials electronically, you will continue to receive access to those materials by email unless you elect otherwise.

How many votes do I have?

 

Every holder of a common share will be entitled to one vote per share for the election of each director and to one vote per share on each other matter presented at the Annual General Meeting. On March 28, 2013, there were 147,065,091 common shares issued and outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual General Meeting.

What proposals are being presented at the Annual General Meeting?

 

Bunge intends to present proposals numbered one through three for shareholder consideration and voting at the Annual General Meeting. These proposals are:

 

the election of the four directors named in this proxy statement;


 

 

 

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the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent auditors and authorization of the Audit Committee of the Board to determine the auditors' fees; and

 

the approval of a non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers.


 

 

Other than the matters set forth in this proxy statement and matters incidental to the conduct of the Annual General Meeting, Bunge does not know of any business or proposals to be considered at the Annual General Meeting. If any other business is proposed and properly presented at the Annual General Meeting, the proxies received from our shareholders give the proxy holders the authority to vote on the matter at their discretion.

How do I attend the Annual General Meeting?

 

For admission to the Annual General Meeting, shareholders of record should bring the admission ticket attached to the enclosed proxy card, as well as a form of photo identification, to the shareholders' check-in area, where their ownership will be verified. Those who have beneficial ownership of common shares held by a bank, brokerage firm or other nominee must bring account statements or letters from their banks or brokers showing that they own Bunge common shares, together with a form of photo identification. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m., EDT, and the Annual General Meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m., EDT.

How do I vote?

 

You can exercise your vote in the following ways:

 

By Telephone or the Internet: If you are a shareholder of record, you may appoint your proxy by telephone, or electronically through the Internet, by following the instructions on your proxy card. If you are a beneficial shareholder, please follow the instructions on your Notice or voting instruction form.

 

By Mail: If you are a shareholder of record, you can appoint your proxy by marking, dating and signing your proxy card and returning it by mail in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. If you are a beneficial shareholder and received or requested printed copies of the proxy materials, you can vote by following the instructions on your voting instruction form.

 

At the Annual General Meeting: If you are planning to attend the Annual General Meeting and wish to vote your common shares in person, we will give you a ballot at the meeting. Shareholders who own their common shares in street name are not able to vote at the Annual General Meeting unless they have a proxy, executed in their favor, from the holder of record of their shares. You must bring this additional proxy to the Annual General Meeting.


 

 

Your vote is very important. Even if you plan to be present at the Annual General Meeting, we encourage you to vote as soon as possible.

 

 

 

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What if I return my proxy card but do not mark it to show how I am voting?   If you sign and return your proxy card or voting instruction form but do not indicate instructions for voting, your common shares will be voted "FOR" each of proposals 1, 2 and 3. With respect to any other matter which may properly come before the Annual General Meeting, your common shares will be voted at the discretion of the proxy holders.

May I change or revoke my proxy?

 

You may change or revoke your proxy at any time before it is exercised in one of four ways:

 

Notify our Secretary in writing at the address provided below before the Annual General Meeting that you are revoking your proxy;

 

Use the telephone or the Internet to change your proxy;

 

Submit another proxy card (or voting instruction form if you hold your common shares in street name) with a later date; or

 

If you are a holder of record, or a beneficial holder with a proxy from the holder of record, vote in person at the Annual General Meeting.


 

 

You may not revoke a proxy simply by attending the Annual General Meeting. To revoke a proxy, you must take one of the actions described above. Any written notice of revocation must be sent to the attention of our Secretary at 50 Main Street, White Plains, New York 10606, U.S.A., or by facsimile to (914) 684-3497.

What does it mean if I receive more than one Notice or set of proxy materials?

 

It means that you have multiple accounts at the transfer agent and/or with banks and stock brokers. Please vote all of your common shares. Beneficial shareholders sharing an address who are receiving multiple Notices or copies of proxy materials will need to contact their broker, bank or other nominee to request that only a single copy of each document be mailed to all shareholders at the shared address in the future. In addition, if you are the beneficial owner, but not the record holder, of Bunge's common shares, your broker, bank or other nominee may deliver only one copy of the Notice or proxy materials to multiple shareholders who share an address unless that nominee has received contrary instructions from one or more of the shareholders. Bunge will deliver promptly, upon written or oral request, a separate copy of the Notice, proxy statement or 2012 Annual Report to a shareholder at a shared address to which a single copy of the documents was delivered. Shareholders who wish to receive a separate copy of these documents should submit their request to Bunge's Investor Relations department by telephone at (914) 684-2800 or by submitting a written request to 50 Main Street, White Plains, New York 10606, U.S.A., Attention: Investor Relations.

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Can I receive future proxy materials electronically?   Shareholders can help us conserve natural resources and reduce the cost of printing and mailing proxy statements and annual reports by opting to receive future mailings electronically. To enroll, please visit our website at www.bunge.com, click on the "Investors—Shareholder Info & Services—Electronic Delivery Enrollment" links and follow the instructions provided.

What constitutes a quorum?

 

The presence at the start of the Annual General Meeting of at least two persons representing, in person or by proxy, more than one-half of our outstanding common shares will constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

What vote is required in order to approve each proposal?

 

The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast is required to elect each of the nominees for director (Proposal 1) and to appoint our independent auditors (Proposal 2).

 

 

As this is an uncontested election, any nominee for director who receives a greater number of votes "against" his or her election than votes "for" such election will not be elected to the Board and the position on the Board that would have been filled by the director nominee will become vacant.

 

 

The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast is required to adopt the non-binding resolution approving the compensation of our named executive officers (Proposal 3).

 

 

Proposal 3 is an advisory vote only and, as discussed in more detail in "Proposal 3—Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation," the voting result is not binding on us. However, although the advisory vote on Proposal 3 is non-binding, our Board will review the results of the vote and will take them into account in considering the compensation of our executive officers.

 

 

Pursuant to Bermuda law, (i) common shares which are represented by "broker non-votes" (i.e., common shares held by brokers which are represented at the Annual General Meeting but with respect to which the broker is not empowered to vote on a particular proposal) and (ii) common shares represented at the Annual General Meeting which abstain from voting on any matter, are not included in the determination of the common shares voting on such matter, but are counted for quorum purposes.

 

 

Due to recent amendments to the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") rules, if you do not submit specific voting instructions to your broker, your broker will not have the ability to vote your common shares in connection with Proposals 1 and 3. Accordingly, if your common shares are held in street name and you do not submit voting instructions to your broker, your common shares will be treated as broker non-votes for these proposals and will not be counted in determining the outcome but will be counted for quorum purposes.

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How will voting on any other business be conducted?   Other than the matters set forth in this proxy statement and matters incident to the conduct of the Annual General Meeting, we do not know of any business or proposals to be considered at the Annual General Meeting. If any other business is properly proposed and presented at the Annual General Meeting, the proxies received from our shareholders give the proxy holders the authority to vote on the matter at the discretion of the proxy holders.

Who will count the votes?

 

Computershare Investor Services, LLC will act as the inspector of election and will tabulate the votes.

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Deadline for Appointment of Proxies by Telephone or the Internet or Returning Your Proxy Card

        Bunge shareholders should complete and return the proxy card as soon as possible. To be valid, your proxy card must be completed in accordance with the instructions on it and received by us no later than 11:59 p.m., EDT, on May 23, 2013. If you appoint your proxy by telephone or the Internet, we must receive your appointment no later than 11:59 p.m., EDT, on May 23, 2013. If you participate in the Bunge share funds of the Bunge Retirement Savings Plan, the Bunge Savings Plan or the Bunge Savings Plan—Supplement A, you must also submit your voting instructions by this deadline in order to allow the plan trustees time to receive your voting instructions and vote on behalf of the plans. If your common shares are held in street name and you are voting by mail, you should return your voting instruction form in accordance with the instructions on that form or as provided by the bank, brokerage firm or other nominee who holds Bunge common shares on your behalf.


Solicitation of Proxies

        We will bear the cost of the solicitation of proxies, including the preparation, printing and mailing of proxy materials and the Notice. We will furnish copies of these proxy materials to banks, brokers, fiduciaries and custodians holding shares in their names on behalf of beneficial owners so that they may forward these proxy materials to our beneficial owners.

        We have retained Innisfree M&A Incorporated to assist us in the distribution of the proxy materials and to act as proxy solicitor for the Annual General Meeting for a fee of $12,500 plus reasonable out-of-pocket expenses. In addition, we may supplement the original solicitation of proxies by mail with solicitation by telephone, telegram and other means by our directors, officers and/or other employees. We will not pay any additional compensation to these individuals for any such services.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Board Composition and Independence

        Our Board currently consists of ten directors and is divided into three classes that are, as nearly as possible, of equal number. Each class of directors is elected for a three-year term of office, and the terms are staggered so that the term of only one class of directors expires at each annual general meeting. Bunge's bye-laws provide that no more than two directors may be employed by Bunge or any company or entity which is controlled by Bunge.

        The Board is composed of a substantial majority of independent directors. In accordance with the listing standards of the NYSE, to be considered independent, a director must have no material relationship with Bunge directly or as a partner, shareholder or officer of an organization that has a relationship with Bunge. The Board annually reviews commercial and other relationships between directors or members of their immediate families and Bunge, including those reported below and under "Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions," in order to make a determination regarding the independence of each director. To assist it in making these determinations, the Board has adopted categorical standards of director independence which are set forth in Annex A to our Corporate Governance Guidelines, which are included as Appendix A to this proxy statement and are also available through the "Investors—Corporate Governance" section of our website, www.bunge.com. Please note that the information contained in or connected to our website is not intended to be part of this proxy statement.

        As a result of this review, the Board has determined that the following directors are independent: Messrs. Bachrach, Boilini, Coppinger, de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais, Engels, Ferrier, Hackett and Lupo and Ms. Hyle. In making its independence determinations, the Board broadly considers all relevant facts and circumstances, including that in the normal course of business, purchase and sale and other commercial and charitable transactions or relationships may occur between Bunge and other companies or organizations with which some of our directors or their immediate family members are affiliated. Mr. Weisser is not considered an independent director due to his position as an executive officer of Bunge. If elected, Mr. Schroder would not be considered an independent director due to his position as a Bunge employee. Mr. Jorge Born, Jr. resigned as a director effective March 8, 2013. Our Board had previously determined that Mr. Born was independent.

        The following table includes a description of categories or types of transactions or relationships considered by the Board in reaching its determination that the above-mentioned directors are independent:

Name
  Transactions/Relationships
Jorge Born, Jr.    Charitable organization relationships, business relationships

Bernard de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais

 

Charitable organization relationships

        In determining the independence of these directors, the Board considered transactions during 2012 between Bunge and charitable organizations with which Mr. Born and immediate family members of Mr. Born and Mr. de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais are affiliated as directors, as well as business relationships between Bunge and a company with which Mr. Born and immediate family members of Mr. Born are affiliated, and determined that the directors did not have a material direct or indirect interest in the transactions. The Board also considered that Bunge made donations in 2012 to a charitable organization with which Mr. Born and immediate family members of Mr. Born and Mr. de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais are affiliated as directors and determined that the amount of the charitable contributions fell below the thresholds in Bunge's categorical standards of director independence. Additionally, the Board considered the transactions with Mutual Investment Limited described under "Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions" and determined these

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relationships do not impair the independence of Messrs. de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais, Coppinger and Engels.


Board Leadership Structure

        Alberto Weisser currently serves as both Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of our Company ("CEO"). Our Board believes that it is currently in the best interests of Bunge and its shareholders for Mr. Weisser to serve in both capacities in order to provide unified leadership and direction. As previously announced, Soren Schroder will succeed Mr. Weisser as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective June 1, 2013. To facilitate a successful transition, Mr. Weisser will then assume the role of Executive Chairman through December 31, 2013. The Board believes that the separation of the positions of Chairman and CEO as part of the succession transition process is in the best interest of the Company as it will allow the Company to continue to benefit from Mr. Weisser's experience and expertise in our industries while supporting Mr. Schroder's leadership and ensuring a smooth transition as our new CEO assumes his responsibilities. As Executive Chairman, Mr. Weisser will chair all regular sessions of the Board and, in consultation with the Lead Independent Director and with input from the CEO, set the agenda for Board meetings.

        Our Board believes that Board independence and oversight of management are effectively maintained through the Board's composition, which is characterized by a substantial majority of independent directors and Board committees that are comprised entirely of independent directors. As a result, independent directors oversee critical matters, including the integrity of our financial statements, the evaluation and compensation of executive management, the selection of directors, Board performance and our risk management practices. In addition, our Board has designated a Lead Independent Director with significant responsibilities as set forth in our Corporate Governance Guidelines. These responsibilities include:

        Although annually elected, the Lead Independent Director is generally expected to serve for more than one year in order to provide consistency and continuity. The Lead Independent Director also serves as Deputy Chairman of our Board, a position mandated in our bye-laws. L. Patrick Lupo has served as our Lead Independent Director since the establishment of the position in August 2010.


Board Meetings and Committees

        The Board normally has five regularly scheduled meetings per year and committee meetings are normally held in conjunction with Board meetings. Our Board met 11 times in 2012. All incumbent directors attended at least 75% of the combined Board and committee meetings on which they served during the last fiscal year.

        Our bye-laws give our Board the authority to delegate its powers to committees appointed by the Board. We have four standing Board committees: the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee, the Finance and Risk Policy Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee, each comprised entirely of directors determined to be independent under the listing standards of the NYSE and our Board's categorical standards of director independence. Each of these committees is authorized and assured of appropriate funding to retain and consult with external advisors and counsel.

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Our committees are required to conduct meetings and take action in accordance with the directions of the Board, the provisions of our bye-laws and the terms of their respective committee charters. Each committee has the power under its charter to sub-delegate the authority and duties designated in its charter to subcommittees or individual members of the committee as it deems appropriate, unless prohibited by law, regulation or any NYSE listing standard. Copies of all our committee charters are available on our website, www.bunge.com. Please note that the information contained in or connected to our website is not intended to be part of this proxy statement.

        Audit Committee.    Pursuant to its charter, our Audit Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibility for oversight of:

Please see the Audit Committee Report included in this proxy statement for information about our 2012 fiscal year audit. The Audit Committee met 14 times in 2012. The Audit Committee meets separately with our independent auditor and also in executive sessions with members of management and our director of internal audit from time to time as deemed appropriate by the committee. Additionally, the Audit Committee periodically meets in executive sessions at which only the Audit Committee members are in attendance, without any members of our management present. The members of our Audit Committee are Messrs. Boilini, de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais (chairman) and Engels and Ms. Hyle. Each of the members of the Audit Committee is independent under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the listing standards of the NYSE. Our Board has determined that each of Mr. de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais, Mr. Boilini, Mr. Engels and Ms. Hyle qualifies as an audit committee financial expert. In accordance with our Audit Committee charter, no committee member may simultaneously serve on the audit committees of more than two other public companies without the prior approval of the Board.

        Compensation Committee.    Our Compensation Committee designs, reviews and oversees Bunge's executive compensation program. Under its charter, the committee, among other things:

        Pursuant to its charter, the Compensation Committee is empowered to hire outside advisors as it deems appropriate to assist it in the performance of its duties. The Compensation Committee has sole authority to retain or terminate any such compensation consultants or advisors and to approve their fees. For additional information on the Compensation Committee's role, its use of outside advisors and

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their roles, as well as the committee's processes and procedures for the consideration and determination of executive compensation, see "Executive Compensation—Compensation Discussion and Analysis" beginning on page 25 of this proxy statement.

        The Compensation Committee met six times in 2012. The members of our Compensation Committee are Messrs. Bachrach, Coppinger, Ferrier, Hackett and Lupo (chairman). Each of the members of the Compensation Committee is independent under the listing standards of the NYSE.

        Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee.    Our Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee is responsible for, among other things:

        The Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee met six times in 2012. The members of our Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee are Messrs. Bachrach, Hackett (chairman) and Lupo. Each of the members of the Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee is independent under the listing standards of the NYSE.

        Finance and Risk Policy Committee.    Our Finance and Risk Policy Committee ("FRPC") is responsible for supervising the quality and integrity of our financial and risk management practices. As further described below, the FRPC reviews and updates our risk management policies and risk limits on a periodic basis and advises our Board on financial and risk management practices. The FRPC met six times in 2012. The members of the FRPC are Messrs. Boilini (chairman), Coppinger, de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais, Engels and Ferrier and Ms. Hyle.


Risk Oversight

        Our Board of Directors oversees management's approach to risk management, which is designed to support the achievement of our strategic objectives and enhance shareholder value. For the Board, fundamental aspects of its risk management oversight activities include:

        Our Board has considered the most effective organizational structure to appropriately oversee major risks for our Company. It has established a dedicated Board committee, the FRPC, which enables greater focus at the Board level on risk oversight tailored to our business and industries. The FRPC has responsibility for oversight of the quality and integrity of our financial and risk management

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practices, which includes oversight of the following key risk areas: commodities risk, foreign exchange risk, interest rate and liquidity risk, credit and counterparty risk, country risk, derivatives risk, capital structure and approval of corporate risk policies and limits associated with the Company's risk appetite. The FRPC meets regularly with our CEO, Chief Financial Officer, chief risk officer, treasurer and other members of senior management to receive regular updates on our risk profile and risk management activities.

        Additionally, each of our other Board committees considers risks within its area of responsibility. Our Audit Committee focuses on various aspects of risk oversight, including the financial reporting process, adequacy of our internal controls and the impact of risk and risk management strategies on our financial statements. The Audit Committee receives an annual risk assessment briefing from our director of internal audit, as well as periodic update briefings, and reviews and approves the annual internal audit plan that is designed to prioritize and address the identified risks. The Audit Committee also reviews key risk considerations relating to the annual audit with our independent auditors. The Audit Committee also assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibility with respect to legal and compliance matters, including meeting with and receiving periodic briefings from our general counsel and chief compliance officer. In developing and overseeing our compensation programs, the Compensation Committee seeks to create incentives that are appropriately balanced and do not motivate employees to take imprudent risks. See "Compensation and Risk" on page 43 of this proxy statement for more information. Our Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee oversees risks related to the Company's governance structure and processes. This includes its role in identifying individuals qualified to serve as Board members, and its leadership of the annual Board self-assessment process that is aimed at ensuring that the Board is functioning effectively and is able to meet all of its responsibilities, including with respect to risk oversight. Additionally, this Committee focuses on ensuring the right "tone at the top" of the Company through its oversight of our code of ethics.

        All of our Board committees regularly report on their activities to the full Board to promote effective coordination and ensure that the entire Board remains apprised of major risks, how those risks may interrelate, and how management addresses those risks.


Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Ethics

        Our Board has adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines that set forth our corporate governance objectives and policies and, subject to our bye-laws, govern the functioning of the Board. Our Corporate Governance Guidelines are included as Appendix A to this proxy statement and are also available on our website, www.bunge.com.

        We also have a code of ethics that sets forth our commitment to ethical business practices. Our code of ethics applies to our directors, officers and employees worldwide, including our Chief Executive Officer and senior financial officers. Our code of ethics is available on our website. We intend to post amendments to and waivers (to the extent applicable to certain officers and our directors) of our code of ethics on our website.


Executive Sessions of Our Board

        Our Corporate Governance Guidelines provide that the non-management directors shall meet without management directors at regularly scheduled executive sessions and at such other times as they deem appropriate. Our Board has adopted a policy that the non-management directors will meet without management present at each regularly scheduled Board meeting. In accordance with our Corporate Governance Guidelines, the Lead Independent Director presides over these sessions.

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Communications with Our Board

        To facilitate the ability of shareholders to communicate with our Board and to facilitate the ability of interested persons to communicate with non-management directors, the Board has established an electronic mailing address and a physical mailing address to which such communications may be sent. Additional information on the electronic mailing address and the physical mailing address is available on our website through the "Investors—Corporate Governance" section.

        Communications sent to the electronic mailing or physical mailing addresses are initially directed to our legal department, where they are screened to eliminate communications that are merely solicitations for products and services, items of a personal nature not relevant to us or our shareholders and other matters that are improper or irrelevant to the functioning of the Board or Bunge. All other communications are forwarded to the relevant director, if addressed to an individual director or a committee chairman, or to the members of the Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee if no particular addressee is specified.

        In addition, it is the policy of our Board that our directors attend each annual general meeting of shareholders. In 2012, all of our then-serving directors attended our Annual General Meeting.


Nomination of Directors

        As provided in its charter, the Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee will identify and recommend to the Board nominees for election or re-election to the Board and will consider nominees submitted by shareholders. The Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee, in its commitment to our Corporate Governance Guidelines, strives to nominate director candidates who exhibit high standards of ethics, integrity, commitment and accountability and who are committed to promoting the long-term interests of our shareholders. In addition, all nominations attempt to ensure that the Board shall encompass a range of talent, skill and relevant expertise sufficient to provide sound guidance with respect to our operations and interests. The committee strives to recommend candidates who complement the current members of the Board and other proposed nominees so as to further the objective of having a Board that reflects a diversity of background and experience with the necessary skills to effectively perform the functions of the Board and its committees. In that regard, from time to time, the Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee may identify certain skills or attributes (e.g., extensive global business leadership experience) as being particularly desirable to help meet specific Board needs that have arisen. When the Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee reviews a potential new candidate, it looks specifically at the candidate's qualifications in light of the needs of the Board at that time given the then-current mix of director attributes.

        Under the Corporate Governance Guidelines, directors must inform the Chairman of the Board and the Chairman of the Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee in advance of accepting an invitation to serve on another public company board. In addition, no director may sit on the board, or beneficially own more than 1% of the outstanding equity securities, of any of our competitors in our principal lines of business. While the Board has not established any term limits to an individual's membership on the Board, no director having attained the age of 70 will be nominated by the Board for re-election or re-appointment to the Board. Directors eligible for re-election abstain from Board discussions regarding their nomination and from voting on such nomination.

        In accordance with our bye-laws, shareholders who wish to propose a director nominee must give written notice to our Secretary at our registered address at Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda, not later than 120 days before the first anniversary of the date on which Bunge's proxy statement was distributed to shareholders in connection with the prior year's annual general meeting. If no annual general meeting was held in the prior year or if the date of the annual general meeting has been changed by more than 30 days from the date contemplated in the prior year's proxy statement, the notice must be given before the later of (i) 150 days prior to the contemplated

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date of the annual general meeting and (ii) the date which is ten days after the date of the first public announcement or other notification of the actual date of the annual general meeting. Where directors are to be elected at a special general meeting, such notice must be given before the later of (i) 120 days before the date of the special general meeting and (ii) the date which is ten days after the date of the first public announcement or other notification of the date of the special general meeting. In each case, the notice must include, as to each person the shareholder proposes to nominate for election or re-election as director, all information relating to that person required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), which includes such person's written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected, and evidence satisfactory to Bunge that such nominee has no interests that would limit such nominee's ability to fulfill their duties of office. Bunge may require any nominee to furnish such other information as reasonably may be required by Bunge to determine the eligibility of such nominee to serve as a director. A shareholder may propose a director nominee to be considered by our shareholders at the annual general meeting provided that the notice provisions in our bye-laws as set forth above are met, even if such director nominee is not nominated by the Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee. A shareholder may also recommend director candidates for consideration by the Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee at any time. Any such recommendations should include the nominee's name and qualifications for Board membership.

        In connection with the director nominations process, the Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee may identify candidates through recommendations provided by members of the Board, management, shareholders or other persons, and has also engaged professional search firms to assist in identifying or evaluating qualified candidates. Ms. Hyle and Mr. Ferrier, who joined the Board in July 2012 and December 2012, respectively, were each initially identified as a potential director candidate by search firms retained by the Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee. The Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee will review and evaluate candidates taking into account available information concerning the candidate, the qualifications for Board membership described above and other factors that it deems relevant. In conducting its review and evaluation, the Committee may solicit the views of other members of the Board, senior management and third parties, conduct interviews of proposed candidates and request that candidates meet with other members of the Board. The Committee will evaluate candidates recommended by shareholders in the same manner as candidates recommended by other persons. The Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee has not received any nominations for director from shareholders for the 2013 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.

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PROPOSAL 1
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

Election of Directors

        Upon the recommendation of the Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee, each of Messrs. de La Tour D'Auvergne Lauraguais, Engels, Lupo and Schroder has been nominated by the Board for election at the 2013 Annual General Meeting. Messrs. de La Tour D'Auvergne Lauraguais, Engels and Lupo are currently Class I directors, and their terms expire on the day of the 2013 Annual General Meeting. Mr. Schroder is being initially nominated for election to the Board as a Class I director at the Annual General Meeting. The Class I directors elected at the Annual General Meeting will serve a term that expires at our 2016 Annual General Meeting. Election of each director requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by the holders of common shares represented at the Annual General Meeting in person or by proxy.

        The Board believes that its members possess a variety of skills, qualifications and experience that contribute to the Board's ability to oversee our operations and the growth of our business. The following paragraphs set forth information about the nominees and our directors, including the classes into which they have been divided. The nominees for election at the Annual General Meeting are listed first. We are not aware of any reason why any of the nominees will not be able to serve if elected.


Class I Nominees


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  Bernard de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais, 68

Mr. de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais has been a member of our Board since 2001. Mr. de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais joined Bunge in 1970 and held various senior executive positions in Argentina, Brazil and Europe in the agribusiness and food products divisions until his retirement in 1994. He is also the Chairman of the board of directors of Mutual Investment Limited. Mr. de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais has a degree in Civil Engineering from the Federal Polytechnic School of the University of Lausanne, Switzerland and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He has extensive knowledge and understanding of accounting and financial reporting, and qualifies as an audit committee financial expert. He also brings to the Board significant experience in the agribusiness industry and our business, as well as international business experience.

 

 

 

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  William Engels, 53

Mr. Engels has been a member of our Board since 2001. Since 2007, he has been an advisor to a private investment fund with investments in South America. From 2003 to December 2006, Mr. Engels served on the board of directors of Quilmes Industrial (Quinsa) S.A., a holding company with interests in the beverage and malting industries, as the representative of Beverage Associates (BAC) Corp. From 1992 to 2003, Mr. Engels served in various capacities at Quinsa, including Director of Mergers and Acquisitions, Group Controller and Manager of Corporate Finance. Prior to joining Quinsa, Mr. Engels served as a Vice President at Citibank, N.A. in London, responsible for European sales of Latin American investment products, and in Brazil, in the area of mergers and acquisitions. Since 2010, Mr. Engels has served as Deputy Chairman of the board of Mutual Investment Limited. Mr. Engels has also served as a member of the board of BISA, a fund with diversified investments in different industries. Mr. Engels holds a B.S. from Babson College, an M.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Engels brings to the Board significant financial experience, an understanding of mergers and acquisitions and a good understanding of industrial and consumer products companies. He brings an international business perspective to the Board, having had extensive working experience in Europe, the United States and Latin America. He also qualifies as an audit committee financial expert.

 

 

 

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  L. Patrick Lupo, 62

Mr. Lupo has been a member of our Board since 2006. He is currently the Lead Independent Director and Deputy Chairman of our Board. He is the former chairman and chief executive officer of DHL Worldwide Express (DHL). Mr. Lupo joined DHL in 1976. He served as chairman and CEO from 1986 to 1997 and as executive chairman from 1997 to 2001. During his tenure at the Company, he also served as CEO, The Americas, and general counsel. Mr. Lupo received a law degree from the University of San Francisco and a B.A. degree from Seattle University. He is a member of the supervisory board of Cofra, AG. He is a former director of O2 plc and Ladbrokes plc (formerly Hilton Group plc). Mr. Lupo's experience as former chairman and chief executive officer of a major global logistics company provides valuable leadership, strategic, operational, management, marketing, financial and risk management skills to our Board, as well as insight into logistics, a critical element of our business. Additionally, his legal background provides our Board with an important perspective. He also brings to the Board significant international board experience.

 

 

 

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  Soren Schroder, 51

Mr. Schroder will succeed Mr. Weisser as our Chief Executive Officer effective June 1, 2013. He is the current CEO of Bunge North America, leading Bunge's business operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Since joining Bunge in 2000, he has served in a variety of agribusiness leadership roles at the Company in the United States and Europe. Prior to joining Bunge, he worked for over 15 years at Continental Grain and Cargill. He received a B.A. in Economics from Connecticut College. Mr. Schroder brings to the Board significant experience in the agribusiness industry and our business, as well as operational, risk management and management experience.


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  Ernest G. Bachrach, 60

Mr. Bachrach has been a member of our Board since 2001. He is a member of the board of directors of Advent International Corporation, a private equity firm. He has been with Advent since 1990. Prior to joining Advent, Mr. Bachrach was Senior Partner, European Investments, for Morningside Group, a private investment group. Mr. Bachrach also serves as a member of the boards of directors of Grupo Gayosso, S.A. de C.V., Controladora Milano S.A. de C.V., Dufry AG, International Meal Company Holdings Ltd. and Nuevo Banco Comercial S.A. He has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. Mr. Bachrach also serves on the Board of Governors of the Lauder Institute of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Bachrach's skills and experience as a senior leader of a private equity firm provide our Board with knowledge of financial markets, financial and business analysis, mergers and acquisitions and business development. He brings to the Board international business and board experience and also qualifies as an audit committee financial expert.

 

 

 

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  Enrique H. Boilini, 51

Mr. Boilini has been a member of our Board since 2001. He has been a Managing Member at Yellow Jersey Capital, LLC, an investment management company, since September 2002. Prior to establishing Yellow Jersey Capital, Mr. Boilini was a Managing Member of Farallon Capital Management, LLC and Farallon Partners, LLC, two investment management companies, since October 1996. Mr. Boilini joined Farallon in March 1995 as a Managing Director. Prior to that time, Mr. Boilini also worked at Metallgessellschaft Corporation, as the head trader of emerging market debt and equity securities, and also served as a Vice President at The First Boston Corporation, where he was responsible for that company's activities in Argentina. Mr. Boilini has also served as a member of the board of Alpargatas SAIC and Managing Director and member of the board of Sovereign Debt Solutions Limited, an entity that acted as negotiating team for the Argentine Bond Restructuring Agency PLC (ABRA), a special purpose vehicle established for the sole function of aggregating bonds issued by Argentina and held by retail and small institutional investors outside the United States and representing those investors in the restructuring of Argentina's sovereign debt. Mr. Boilini received an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School in 1988 and a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Buenos Aires School of Engineering. Mr. Boilini brings to the Board significant financial and capital markets acumen, including knowledge with respect to derivatives. He brings international board and business experience to the Board and also qualifies as an audit committee financial expert.

 

 

 

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  James T. Hackett, 59

Mr. Hackett joined our Board in 2011. He is Executive Chairman of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, a leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company. Mr. Hackett has served in this role since May 2012, after serving as Chief Executive Officer since 2003 and Chairman of the Board since January 2006. He also served as Anadarko's President from December 2003 to February 2010. Prior to joining Anadarko in 2003, he was President and COO of Devon Energy Corporation following Devon's merger with Ocean Energy, Inc. Previously, he was Chairman and CEO of Ocean Energy, and served as Chairman and CEO of Seagull Energy Corporation prior to its merger with Ocean Energy. Mr. Hackett also serves on the boards of Fluor Corporation, Cameron International Corporation, the Welch Foundation for Chemistry and the U.S. Business Roundtable, and is a member of the Trilateral Commission. He is Vice Chairman of the Board of the Baylor College of Medicine and an adjunct professor at Rice University, where he is also a board member. He is a former Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and the American Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA). He is also a former director of Halliburton Company. Mr. Hackett holds a B.S. from the University of Illinois and an M.B.A. from Harvard University. Mr. Hackett brings to the Board extensive experience as a senior energy industry executive with strategic, operational, management, marketing and risk management skills, as well as extensive knowledge of commodities industries, broad international exposure, U.S. public company board experience and mergers and acquisitions experience. Additionally, his insights into global financial markets, monetary policy and banking operations, as well as his status as an audit committee financial expert, provide valuable insights and skills to our Board.


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  Francis Coppinger, 62

Mr. Coppinger has been a member of our Board since 2001. Until March 2006, he was Chief Executive Officer of Publicité Internationale Intermedia Plc (PII), a joint venture he established with the Michelin Group in December 1992 which coordinates the media activities of the Michelin Group in Europe. Mr. Coppinger sold his interest in PII to the Michelin Group in January 2006. Prior to his career with PII, Mr. Coppinger held a number of senior executive positions, including General Manager and Chairman, with Intermedia S.A., a media buying agency based in Paris. He is a member of the board of directors of Intermedia. Since 2010, he has served on the board of Mutual Investment Limited. Mr. Coppinger holds a Bachelors degree in Economics from the University of Paris and attended the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris. Having founded a media company, he brings an entrepreneurial perspective to the Board, as well as marketing and strategic expertise. Mr. Coppinger also brings an international business and board perspective to the Board.

 

 

 

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  Alberto Weisser, 57

Mr. Weisser is the Chairman of our Board and our Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Weisser will remain as Chief Executive Officer through June 1, 2013 and will then assume the role of Executive Chairman through December 31, 2013. Mr. Weisser has been with Bunge since July 1993. He has been a member of our Board since 1995, was appointed our Chief Executive Officer in January 1999 and became Chairman of the Board in July 1999. Prior to that, Mr. Weisser held the position of Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Bunge, Mr. Weisser worked for the BASF Group in various finance-related positions for 15 years. Mr. Weisser is also a member of the board of directors of Pepsico Inc. He is a member of the North American Agribusiness Advisory Board of Rabobank and a board member of the Council of the Americas. He is a former director of International Paper Company and Ferro Corporation. Mr. Weisser has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of São Paulo, Brazil. As our chairman and CEO, Mr. Weisser brings to the Board significant senior leadership, strategic, operational, management, marketing, financial and risk management skills, as well as extensive knowledge of the Company's business and industries, broad international exposure, U.S. public company board experience and substantial mergers and acquisitions experience.

 

 

 

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  Andrew Ferrier, 54

Mr. Ferrier joined our Board in 2012. He 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 as President and Chief Executive Officer of GSW Inc., a Canadian consumer durable goods manufacturer, from 2000 to 2003. Prior to 2000, Mr. Ferrier spent 16 years in the sugar industry working in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Mexico. Five of those years, from 1994 to 1999, were at Tate & Lyle, where he ultimately served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Tate & Lyle North America Sugars Inc. Mr. Ferrier has served as Chairman of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, the national economic development agency, since November 2012. He also serves as a director of Orion Health Limited and Lufa Farms Inc., and is a member of the University of Auckland Council. Mr. Ferrier's experience as the former chief executive of a large, international enterprise focused on agricultural exports, and his experience as a former senior executive in the sugar industry, provides our Board with extensive knowledge of, and valuable insights into, relevant industries, as well as strategic, operational, management and marketing expertise.

 

 

 

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  Kathleen Hyle, 54

Ms. Hyle joined our Board in 2012. She served as Senior Vice President of Constellation Energy and Chief Operating Officer of Constellation Energy Resources from November 2008 until her retirement in June 2012 following the completion of the merger of Constellation Energy with Exelon Corporation. From June 2007 to November 2008, Ms. Hyle served as Chief Financial Officer for Constellation Energy Nuclear Group and for UniStar Nuclear Energy, LLC, a strategic joint venture between Constellation Energy and Électricité de France. Ms. Hyle held the position of Senior Vice President of Finance for Constellation Energy from 2005 to 2007 and Senior Vice President of Finance, Information Technology, Risk and Operations for Constellation New Energy from January to October 2005. Prior to joining Constellation Energy, Ms. Hyle served as the Chief Financial Officer of ANC Rental Corp., the parent company of Alamo Rent-A-Car and National Rent-A-Car; Vice President and Treasurer of Auto-Nation, Inc.; and Vice President and Treasurer of Black and Decker Corporation. Ms. Hyle is currently a director of AmerisourceBergen Corporation and The ADT Corporation. She also serves on the Board of Trustees of Center Stage in Baltimore, MD, and on the Board of Sponsors for the Loyola University Maryland Sellinger School of Business and Management. Ms. Hyle brings to our Board extensive financial experience gained through her career with Constellation Energy and other public companies. This experience also enables Ms. Hyle to provide critical insight into, among other things, our financial statements, accounting principles and practices, internal control over financial reporting and risk management processes. In addition, Ms. Hyle brings extensive management, operations, mergers and acquisitions, technology, marketing, retail and regulatory experience to our Board.


RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD

        Our Board recommends that you vote FOR the election of each of Messrs. de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais, Engels, Lupo and Schroder to our Board as Class I Directors for a term ending at our 2016 Annual General Meeting.

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DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

        Our compensation program for non-employee directors is designed to enable us to attract, retain and motivate highly qualified directors to serve on our Board. It is also intended to further align the interests of our directors with those of our shareholders. Annual compensation for our non-employee directors in 2012 was comprised of a mix of cash and equity-based compensation. The Compensation Committee periodically receives reports on the status of Board compensation for non-employee directors from its independent compensation consultant and is responsible for recommending to the Board changes in director compensation.


Director Compensation Table

        The following table sets forth the compensation for non-employee directors who served on our Board during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.

 
  Non-Employee Director Compensation(1)  
Name
  Fees Earned or
Paid in Cash
($)
  Stock
Awards(2)
($)
  Total
($)
 

Ernest G. Bachrach

  $ 80,167   $ 110,824   $ 190,991  

Enrique H. Boilini

    105,000     110,824     215,824  

Jorge Born, Jr. (resigned March 8, 2013)

    80,833     110,824     191,657  

Octavio Caraballo (retired May 25, 2012)

    31,250     0     31,250  

Francis Coppinger

    79,167     110,824     189,991  

William Engels

    89,000     110,824     199,824  

Bernard de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais

    100,000     110,824     210,824  

Andrew Ferrier

    6,250     213,129     219,379  

James T. Hackett

    87,917     110,824     198,741  

Kathleen Hyle

    42,250     245,588     287,838  

L. Patrick Lupo

    110,000     110,824     220,824  

Larry G. Pillard (retired May 25, 2012)

    37,500     0     37,500  

(1)
Represents compensation earned in 2012.

(2)
Each of the non-employee directors then serving on the Board on the date of Bunge's 2012 annual general meeting received an annual grant of 1,815 restricted stock units on May 25, 2012. In connection with Mr. Ferrier's appointment to the Board, effective December 5, 2012, he received a pro-rata annual grant of 800 restricted stock units and a joining grant of 2,185 restricted stock units on the date of his appointment. Ms. Hyle was appointed to the Board effective July 2, 2012 and received a pro-rata annual grant of 1,630 restricted stock units and a joining grant of 2,290 restricted stock units on the date of her appointment. Annual and pro-rata annual grants vest on the first anniversary of the applicable date of grant, provided the director continues to serve on the Board on such date. New director joining grants will vest on the third anniversary of the applicable date of grant, provided the director continues to serve on the Board until such date. The closing price of Bunge's common shares on the NYSE on May 25, 2012 was $61.06, on July 2, 2012 was $62.65 and on December 5, 2012 was $71.40.

The amounts shown reflect the full grant date fair value of the award for financial reporting purposes in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718 ("ASC Topic 718") (without any reduction for risk of forfeiture) as determined based on applying the assumptions used in Bunge's financial statements. See Note 26

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        Directors' Fees.    Non-employee directors received the following fees in 2012: (i) an annual retainer fee of $75,000; (ii) a fee of $15,000 for service as committee chair on any committee, except for the Chair of the Audit Committee, who received $20,000 per year for his services due to the added workload and responsibilities of this committee; (iii) a fee for each member of the Audit Committee of $10,000 per year for their services due to the added workload and responsibilities of this committee; and (iv) a supplemental annual retainer of $20,000 for the Board's Lead Independent Director. No fees are paid for service as a member of any other Board committee. In addition, although directors do not receive an annual Board or committee meeting attendance fee, if the Board and/or a committee meets in excess of ten times in a given year, each director receives a fee of $1,000 for each additional meeting attended.

        Bunge also reimburses non-employee directors for reasonable expenses incurred by them in attending Board meetings, committee meetings and shareholder meetings. Bunge provides Mr. de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais with office accommodations, communications services and secretarial services to facilitate fulfillment of his role as Chair of the Audit Committee.

        2007 Non-Employee Directors Equity Incentive Plan.    The 2007 Non-Employee Directors Equity Incentive Plan, adopted in 2007, provides for (i) an annual equity award to each continuing non-employee director as of the date of Bunge's annual general meeting of shareholders and (ii) an equity award upon a new non-employee director's initial election or appointment to the Board, which includes a pro rata portion of the award made to non-employee directors generally on the immediately preceding date of grant. In each case, the value, type and terms of such awards shall be approved by the Board based on the recommendation of the Compensation Committee. Bunge may grant non-qualified stock options, shares of restricted stock, restricted stock units and deferred restricted stock units under the 2007 Non-Employee Directors Equity Incentive Plan. Unless otherwise determined by the Compensation Committee, stock options granted under the plan become vested and exercisable on or after the third anniversary of the date of grant. Under the plan, the exercise price per share for each stock option is equal to the fair market value of a common share on the option grant date, as provided in the plan. Outstanding stock options remain exercisable for a period of ten years after their grant date. The 2007 Non-Employee Directors Equity Incentive Plan provides that up to 600,000 common shares may be issued under the plan. As of December 31, 2012, 363,284 shares remain available for issuance under the plan.

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stock unit awards granted to non-employee directors to reflect market practices. Effective with grants made as of the 2012 Annual General Meeting, annual restricted stock unit awards (including a pro rata portion of the annual award made to non-employee directors who are elected or appointed to the Board following an annual general meeting) will vest on the first anniversary of the date of grant, provided the director continues to serve on the Board until such date. Unless otherwise determined by the Compensation Committee, restricted stock units granted in connection with a new non-employee director's initial election or appointment to the Board will vest on the third anniversary of the date of grant.

        Non-Employee Directors Equity Incentive Plan.    The Non-Employee Directors Equity Incentive Plan, adopted in 2001, provides for awards of non-qualified stock options to non-employee directors. Outstanding options remain exercisable for a period of ten years after their grant date. We have granted stock options to purchase an aggregate of 512,000 common shares to our non-employee directors as a group under the Non-Employee Directors Equity Incentive Plan. Upon shareholder approval of the 2007 Non-Employee Directors Equity Incentive Plan on May 25, 2007, no further stock options grants were permitted under the 2001 Non-Employee Directors Equity Incentive Plan.

        Non-Employee Directors Deferred Compensation Plan.    Our Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the "Non-Employee Directors Deferred Compensation Plan"), a non-tax qualified deferred compensation plan, is designed to provide non-employee directors with an opportunity to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of their annual cash fees. Amounts deferred are credited in the form of hypothetical share units that are approximately equal to the fair market value of a Bunge common share on the date that fees are otherwise paid. Participants' deferral accounts will be credited with dividend equivalents, in the form of additional share units, in the event Bunge pays dividends to holders of its common shares. Distributions are made in the form of Bunge common shares or cash, as elected by the participant. Upon a change of control of Bunge, a participant will receive an immediate lump sum distribution of his or her account in cash or Bunge common shares, as determined by the Compensation Committee. As of January 1, 2009, participants no longer have the option to defer any portion of their annual cash fees pursuant to the Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan as a result of the adoption of Section 457A of the Internal Revenue Code.

        The number of shares underlying hypothetical share units held by our non-employee directors under this plan are shown in the beneficial ownership table beginning on page 62 of this proxy statement.

        Non-Employee Director Share Ownership Guidelines.    To further align the personal interests of the Board with the interests of our shareholders, the Board has established share ownership guidelines for the minimum amount of common shares that are required to be held by our non-employee directors. These guidelines are required to be met within five years of a non-employee director's initial appointment or election to the Board. For non-employee directors, the guideline is four times the annual retainer fee paid by Bunge to its non-employee directors. Shares deemed to be owned for purposes of the share ownership guidelines include shares directly owned by the director, shares underlying hypothetical share units held under the Non-Employee Directors Deferred Compensation Plan and 50% of the difference between the exercise price of a vested, in-the-money stock option and the fair market value of a Bunge common share. Unvested stock options or restricted stock units do not count toward satisfaction of the guidelines. Furthermore, our non-employee directors are required to hold 100% of the net shares acquired through Bunge's equity incentive plans until the guidelines are met. All non-employee directors have either met their share ownership guidelines or are making satisfactory progress towards their respective ownership guidelines as of December 31, 2012.

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Compensation Discussion and Analysis

Introduction

        Bunge Limited's executive compensation program is designed to maintain a strong link between pay and performance. This Compensation Discussion and Analysis provides an overview of our executive compensation program, including:

Executive Summary — 2012 Highlights

        2012 Operating Highlights.    In 2012, Bunge reported record results in its agribusiness segment and good results in its food and ingredients segments. Additionally, Bunge entered into an agreement to sell its Brazilian fertilizer business for $750 million in cash, an important strategic step that will create a more streamlined complement to the Company's agribusiness operations with lower price risk. Bunge also continued to build its sugar business through expansion of both planting activities and electricity cogeneration capacity at the Company's sugarcane mills. Throughout the year, our management team remained focused on key business goals in pursuing Bunge's long-term business strategy.

        Increase in Shareholder Value.    Additionally, in 2012 Bunge's common share price showed strong year-over-year performance. Our share price at the end of 2012 was $72.69, compared to a share price of $57.20 at the end of 2011. Bunge produced a one-year total shareholder return (TSR) of 29%.

        Pay for Performance Alignment.    Our executive compensation program is designed to provide that a substantial portion of our executive pay is "at risk" and is dependent upon increasing shareholder value over both the short and long-term. In the course of reviewing our overall executive compensation program, the Committee reviewed the relationship between our Chief Executive Officer's compensation and our performance relative to the Peer Group as identified in the "Competitive Market Positioning" section on page 29 of this proxy statement for the three-year period from 2009-2011 (the last year for which complete compensation information is available) to ensure alignment between Chief Executive Officer pay and Bunge's performance. Despite the relatively small number of U.S. publicly-traded direct competitors, which makes market comparisons more challenging for Bunge, the Committee believes this analysis provides a useful comparative reference.

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        For purposes of this review, "performance-adjusted total cash realized" is defined as the sum of:

        "Performance-adjusted total direct realizable" compensation is defined as the sum of:

        All components are calculated on a comparable basis for Bunge and the Peer Group companies. Peer Group analysis excludes Kellogg Company due to the short tenure of its chief executive officer and Sara Lee Corporation due to its corporate restructuring activities in 2012.

        "Financial performance" is defined as the cumulative compound average growth rate in net income and earnings per share or EPS for the 2009-2011 period, and "total shareholder return," or TSR, is defined as stock price appreciation and dividends paid for the period from December 31, 2009 to December 31, 2012.

        Based on this analysis, as shown in the chart below, for the 2009-2011 period, our Chief Executive Officer's performance-adjusted total cash realized was at the 25th percentile against other chief executive officers in the Peer Group while net income growth was at the 70th percentile and EPS growth was at the 39th percentile of the Peer Group. In addition, for the 2009-2012 period, our Chief Executive Officer's performance-adjusted total direct realizable compensation was at the 25th percentile while TSR was at the 42nd percentile, demonstrating a conservative relationship between Company performance and Mr. Weisser's compensation.

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        Further, in evaluating our pay for performance alignment, it should be noted that Mr. Weisser's base salary has not increased since 2003, with all changes in his compensation over the above periods attributable to variable incentive-based compensation, which is significantly tied to the achievement of key short-term and long-term performance goals. Additionally, relative to the market comparators that the Committee uses to establish executive compensation, increases to Mr. Weisser's compensation have been conservative and have historically positioned him at or below the competitive median of the Peer Group in terms of target total direct compensation. This is consistent with the Committee's overall approach to executive compensation as described below.

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        Highlights of Committee Actions in 2012.    Our compensation actions for 2012 generally reflected our operational results, competitive trends and other factors, including the following:

        Highlights of Corporate Governance Practices.    Bunge's executive compensation is aligned with leading corporate governance practices. Such practices are described in further detail below and include the following:

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Compensation Principles and Objectives

        Our executive compensation program is designed to achieve the following objectives:

        The executive compensation program is driven by key performance measures for Bunge in order to motivate our executives (including the Named Executive Officers) to continually improve Bunge's financial performance and increase shareholder value both over the short and long term. Consistent with these principles and objectives, the Committee has designed the program to provide that a substantial portion of executive pay is "at risk" and dependent upon Bunge's future performance.

        Our executive compensation program is also designed to provide executives with a mix of cash and equity-based compensation opportunities and a level of benefits intended to be competitive with those companies that Bunge competes with for executive talent, and align executive pay with the objectives of the program. Our program consists of the following main elements of compensation:

        The Committee regularly reviews our executive compensation program to ensure that the program continues to meet its overall objectives.

        Bunge values the opinions of its shareholders as expressed through their votes and other communications and therefore intends to submit the executive compensation program to an annual shareholder advisory "say-on-pay" vote. In May 2012, Bunge held its annual say-on-pay vote and 94% of the votes cast on the proposal were cast in favor of the executive compensation program. The Committee considered the results of the vote and, in light of the high degree of shareholder support, concluded that no changes to the program were warranted in response to the vote results.

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Competitive Market Positioning

        Bunge uses various methods to determine the elements of our executive compensation program and review current compensation practices and levels. Our executive compensation program strives to provide a mix of base salary, target annual cash incentive awards and target annual long-term equity-based incentive award values (referred to, in aggregate, as target total direct compensation) that is aligned with the program's principles and competitive with compensation provided by a peer group of selected publicly-traded companies.

        The combination of industries represented by our core businesses and the small number of U.S. publicly traded direct competitors creates challenges in identifying peer group companies. The Committee, in consultation with its independent compensation consultant, Semler Brossy Consulting Group ("Semler Brossy"), selects peer group companies having one or more of the following characteristics: (i) Bunge's direct competitors in one or more of its businesses, (ii) companies that have annual revenues between 0.20 and 1.5 times Bunge's annual revenue and have a market capitalization between 0.50 and 3.0 times that of Bunge's (this reflects Bunge's unique relationship between annual revenue and market capitalization) and (iii) companies that have comparable international operations or which otherwise reflect the nature and scope of Bunge's activities (including companies involved in food processing, agricultural chemicals and fertilizer, raw materials and distribution and logistics) (the "Peer Group"). The composition of the Peer Group is periodically reviewed and, if appropriate, updated to ensure continued relevancy and account for mergers, acquisitions or other business-related changes that may occur. For 2012, the following companies comprised the Peer Group:

Air Products & Chemicals Inc.   Meadwestvaco Corp.
Alcoa Inc.   Monsanto Company
Archer Daniels Midland Company   The Mosaic Company
ConAgra Foods Inc.   PotashCorp
FedEx Corp.   PPG Industries, Inc.
General Mills Inc.   Sara Lee Corporation
H. J. Heinz Company   Tyson Foods, Inc.
International Paper Company   United Parcel Service, Inc.
Kellogg Company   U.S. Steel Company

        Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., which is no longer an independent public company due to its acquisition by The Coca Cola Company, and Weyerhaeuser Co., which has been converted to a real estate investment trust, were removed from the Peer Group in 2012 and replaced with General Mills Inc., H. J. Heinz Company and PPG Industries, Inc.

        As a result of a corporate restructuring, Sara Lee Corporation no longer meets the annual revenue and market capitalization criteria for inclusion in the Peer Group and will be removed for 2013.

        The Committee reviews a market analysis prepared by Semler Brossy with respect to the compensation of the Named Executive Officers and broader general industry compensation data provided by Towers Watson. This data enables the Committee to compare the competitiveness of the compensation of the Named Executive Officers based on their individual responsibilities and scope against comparable positions within our Peer Group and within a broader general industry group of public companies. Additionally, in light of his role as head of a commodities trading business unit, Mr. Padilla's total compensation is also evaluated using commodity trading data from companies in the McLagan Fixed Income Sales and Trading Survey. The Peer Group and the other data sources referred to above are referred to collectively as the "Comparator Groups." Neither Towers Watson nor McLagan makes recommendations or participates with the Committee in discussions regarding the determination of amounts or forms of compensation for the Named Executive Officers. Towers Watson and McLagan from time to time provide other compensation consulting services to Bunge management.

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Determining Compensation

        The Committee is responsible for designing, reviewing and overseeing the administration of our executive compensation program, and reviewing and approving annually all compensation decisions relating to the Named Executive Officers. Generally, all decisions with respect to the amount or form of compensation for the Named Executive Officers are made by the Committee in accordance with the methodology described below.

        When making compensation decisions, the Committee analyzes data from the Comparator Groups as well as tally sheets prepared by our human resources department for each of the Named Executive Officers. Each of these tally sheets presents (i) the dollar amount of each material element of compensation (base salary, annual cash incentive awards, long-term equity-based incentive awards, and retirement benefits), (ii) executive benefits and perquisites, (iii) potential value of equity holdings (vested and unvested), (iv) value realized in the prior fiscal year from stock option exercises, (v) expected payments under selected termination of employment, retirement and change of control scenarios and (vi) progress toward satisfaction of share ownership guidelines. The overall purpose of these tally sheets is to provide the Committee with a comprehensive view of the various elements of actual and potential future compensation of our Named Executive Officers, as well as their wealth accumulation, allowing the Committee to analyze both the individual elements of compensation and the aggregate total amount of actual and projected compensation in making compensation decisions.

        In addition to reviewing data from the Comparator Groups and tally sheets, the Committee also considers the following factors in setting the target total direct compensation for each Named Executive Officer: (i) the individual responsibilities, experience and achievements of the Named Executive Officers and their potential contributions towards Bunge's performance, (ii) recommendations from Semler Brossy, (iii) recommendations from the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Personnel Officer (for officers other than themselves) and (iv) for our Chief Executive Officer, the historical relationship between his pay and performance against the Peer Group. While the Committee generally seeks to set target total direct compensation levels for the Named Executive Officers at approximately the median of the Comparator Groups, our executive compensation program retains the flexibility to set target total direct compensation above or below the median of the Comparator Groups in the Committee's reasonable discretion in order to recognize factors such as market conditions, job responsibilities, experience, skill sets and ongoing or potential contributions to the Company. In addition, actual compensation earned in any annual period may be at, above, or below the median depending on individual and Company performance for the year.

        The differences in compensation levels among our Named Executive Officers are primarily attributable to the differences in the median range of compensation for similar positions in the Comparator Groups and the factors described above. In setting the compensation of our Chief Executive Officer, the Committee applies the same principles that it applies to other Named Executive Officers, such that Mr. Weisser's target total direct compensation is competitive with that of other chief executive officers in the Comparator Groups and is consistent with our compensation principles and objectives described above.

        The Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the Committee, ensures the alignment of our executive compensation program with the strategic direction of the Company, evaluates the performance of the Named Executive Officers (excluding his own performance) and makes recommendations regarding their compensation in consultation with the Chief Personnel Officer. The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Personnel Officer also participate in developing and recommending the performance goals and measures for our Named Executive Officers under our

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Annual Incentive Plan for consideration by the Committee. No other executive officers participated in the executive compensation process for 2012. Bunge's human resources department, under the supervision of the Chief Personnel Officer, also supports the Committee in its work and implements our executive compensation program.

        Pursuant to its charter, the Committee is empowered to hire outside advisors as it deems appropriate to assist it in the performance of its duties. The Committee has sole authority to retain or terminate any such compensation consultants or advisors, and to approve their fees. The Committee has retained Semler Brossy as its independent compensation consultant to provide information, analysis, and objective advice regarding our executive compensation program. Management has no role in the Committee selection of Semler Brossy. The Committee periodically meets with Semler Brossy to review our executive compensation program and discuss compensation matters. For 2012, Semler Brossy performed the following functions at the Committee's request:

        In January 2013, the Committee met with Semler Brossy and reviewed a report prepared by Semler Brossy addressing its independence under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange. The Committee concluded that no conflict of interest exists that would prevent Semler Brossy from independently representing the Committee.

        As Named Executive Officers have significant responsibility for Company performance, a significant portion of their target total direct compensation is intended to be at-risk, performance-based compensation. The charts below illustrate the mix of target total direct compensation for our CEO and

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the other Named Executive Officers for 2012. There are no material differences in the mix of target total direct compensation among our Named Executive Officers, other than the CEO.

    CEO
 
  ALL OTHER
NEOs
   

 

 


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        Mr. Weisser's compensation mix, as shown above, is consistent with that of other chief executive officers in the Comparator Groups. The higher proportion of Mr. Weisser's compensation that is at-risk as compared to our other Named Executive Officers reflects the greater level of responsibility he has for the performance of the overall Company. The target value of annual equity award grants for all Named Executive Officers is divided evenly between stock options and performance-based restricted stock units which vest only if certain financial objectives are met over a three-year period.

Elements of Our Executive Compensation Program

        The following discusses in greater detail the elements of, and rationale for, the compensation awarded to the Named Executive Officers in 2012. The Committee, in consultation with Semler Brossy, reviews and, if appropriate, updates our executive compensation program at the beginning of each year.

        A portion of annual cash compensation is paid as base salary to provide Named Executive Officers with an appropriate level of security and stability as well as to provide an appropriate level of pay for the execution of their key responsibilities. Base salaries for the Named Executive Officers are reviewed on an annual basis, and in connection with a promotion or other change in responsibilities. The Committee reviews and approves the annual base salaries for the Named Executive Officers based on an evaluation of the individual's scope of responsibilities, experience, contributions, skill level, level of pay compared to comparable executives in the Comparator Groups, recommendations from Semler Brossy and, for each Named Executive Officer other than the Chief Executive Officer, recommendations from the Chief Executive Officer in consultation with the Chief Personnel Officer. The Committee generally sets the base salary at approximately the median level for comparable executives in the Comparator Groups.

        In March, 2012, the Committee increased Mr. Hardie's base salary by 10% to adjust his salary closer to the median of comparable positions in the Comparator Group. No other Named Executive Officer received a base salary increase as the Committee determined that their respective base salaries were at appropriate levels and competitive with the market. The base salary of each Named Executive Officer is set forth in the "Salary" column of the Summary Compensation Table on page 45 of this proxy statement.

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        The Committee grants Named Executive Officers the opportunity to earn annual cash incentive awards under Bunge's Annual Incentive Plan, an annual performance-based incentive plan that is available for a broad group of Company employees. The purpose of the Annual Incentive Plan is to provide an annual cash incentive that is directly related to the achievement of Company, business unit and individual performance goals and contributions that deliver annual results aligned with our long-term goals.

        Target annual cash incentive awards under the Annual Incentive Plan for the Named Executive Officers are generally established by the Committee within 90 days after the beginning of each year. These target awards are established based on an analysis of comparable executives in the Comparator Groups. The Committee generally sets target annual cash incentive awards for Named Executive Officers at approximately the median level for comparable executives in the Comparator Groups.

        The actual annual incentive awards earned by the Named Executive Officers for any year may be above, at or below the established target level based on their contribution to Bunge's results and their performance with respect to Company and individual performance goals attained for the relevant year as described below. In order to receive a partial incentive award under the Annual Incentive Plan, a threshold level of performance must be attained with respect to the performance goals. Maximum performance levels provide an incentive to significantly enhance performance and are set at challenging levels.

        For 2012, the Named Executive Officers (other than Mr. Jimenez) were eligible to receive an annual cash incentive award ranging from 0% to 250% of their established target awards. Mr. Jimenez, who joined Bunge in July 2012, did not participate in the Annual Incentive Plan for 2012 and was provided with a guaranteed annual bonus as described in further detail on page 36 of this proxy statement. Mr. Jimenez will participate in the Annual Incentive Plan in 2013.

        Company Performance Goals.    Company performance goals for purposes of the Annual Incentive Plan are established based on annual business plans and are allocated between return on net assets ("RONA") for Bunge Limited as a whole and/or for the business unit(s) with respect to which a Named Executive Officer has primary responsibility, and net income from continuing operations after noncontrolling interest for Bunge Limited on a consolidated basis and/or EBIT of the applicable business unit, segment or operating company, based on the primary responsibilities of the applicable Named Executive Officer.

        RONA is a financial performance metric which measures the relationship between profits and the net assets used in our businesses. As Bunge operates in a number of capital intensive businesses, RONA allows us to measure management's ability and efficiency in using our assets to generate profits. As a complement to RONA, net income from continuing operations after noncontrolling interest and EBIT measure the overall profitability of ongoing business operations. Because the Committee has determined that RONA is a principal driver of shareholder value for Bunge, RONA is more highly weighted than net income from continuing operations after noncontrolling interest of Bunge Limited or EBIT (as applicable). In 2012, the Committee revised the performance metrics used for segments and operating companies under the Annual Incentive Plan by replacing operating profit with EBIT. This modification aligns the quantitative performance metrics used under the Annual Incentive Plan with the segment financial metrics reported to shareholders.

        For 2012, the Company performance objectives applicable to Mr. Weisser and Mr. Burke were equally weighted between RONA and net income from continuing operations after noncontrolling interest for Bunge Limited. Mr. Padilla's objectives were based 70% on RONA and EBIT for Bunge Global Agribusiness and 30% on RONA and EBIT for Bunge Product Lines, which is a business unit within Bunge Global Agribusiness that engages in trading activities and global value chain optimization

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for our agribusiness segment. Mr. Hardie's objectives were based 30% on RONA and net income from continuing operations after noncontrolling interest for Bunge Limited and 70% on RONA and EBIT for the Company's food and ingredients segments.

        The table below sets forth the Company performance goals established for each Named Executive Officer, as well as the performance results against such goals for 2012:

Name and
Description of
Performance Measures
  Target RONA   Actual RONA   Target Net
Income From
Continuing
Operations
After
Noncontrolling
Interest
($ million)
  Actual Net
Income From
Continuing
Operations
After
Noncontrolling
Interest
($ million)(1)
  Target EBIT
($ million)
  Actual EBIT
($ million)
 
Alberto Weisser
RONA and net income from continuing operations after noncontrolling interest for Bunge Limited
    7.8 %   6.9 % $ 1,050   $ 406          
Andrew J. Burke
RONA and net income from continuing operations after noncontrolling interest for Bunge Limited
    7.8 %   6.9 % $ 1,050   $ 406          
Raul Padilla
RONA and EBIT for Bunge Global Agribusiness (excluding Bunge Product Lines)
    5.9 %   7.4 %         $ 721   $ 915  
RONA and EBIT for Bunge Product Lines     17.9 %   12.1 %         $ 183   $ 149  
Gordon Hardie
RONA and net income from continuing operations after noncontrolling interest for Bunge Limited
    7.8 %   6.9 % $ 1,050   $ 406          
RONA and EBIT for Food & Ingredients     9.4 %   6.7 %             $ 243   $ 195  

(1)
Includes a $327 million goodwill impairment charge in our sugar & bioenergy segment.

        The metrics for determining performance against established goals are derived from our financial statements, but, under the terms of the Annual Incentive Plan, the Committee may adjust actual results achieved, in its discretion, if it determines that such adjustment is appropriate to reflect unanticipated or extraordinary items or events.

        Individual Performance Goals.    In addition to the attainment of Company performance goals, each Named Executive Officer is also evaluated based on the achievement of individual performance goals that are assigned based on the executive's role within the Company and responsibility for delivering on such goals, as well as the Named Executive Officer's overall contribution to the Company during the fiscal year. The individual performance goals generally relate to the achievement of specific aspects of Bunge's business strategy and other initiatives relating to the position held by the relevant executive. The performance of each Named Executive Officer during the fiscal year in review is also assessed with respect to the following core management competencies: building organization capabilities; customer

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focus; technical knowledge; strategic thinking; teamwork; results orientation; leadership; openness and communications; entrepreneurship; and personal effectiveness. Additionally, in 2012, the individual performance goals for Mr. Weisser and Mr. Burke included the achievement of a working capital efficiency target (EBIT over operating working capital). The Committee believes this performance goal provides additional focus on the earnings derived from Bunge's working capital.

        Determination of Individual Annual Incentive Awards.    Following the completion of each fiscal year, the Committee reviews and approves individual annual cash incentive awards for the prior fiscal year based on the results achieved against the Company and individual performance goals as described above. Company performance is approved by the Committee after audited results for the prior fiscal year are finalized. The Named Executive Officers' performance against their individual performance objectives and management competencies is assessed by the executive's manager, which in the case of each Named Executive Officer, other than the Chief Executive Officer, is the Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer's performance against his individual objectives and management competencies is determined directly by the Committee. The Committee may adjust a Named Executive Officer's actual annual incentive award if it determines that such adjustment is appropriate to reflect factors including changes in business strategies or unanticipated or extraordinary items or events not reflected in the performance measures and goals for the year.

        In March 2013, based on the process and factors described above, the Committee determined that payouts under the Annual Incentive Plan to the Named Executive Officers for 2012 would be between 30% and 176% of their respective target annual cash incentive awards.

        The following table sets forth the target incentive award opportunity established in 2012 for the Named Executive Officers and the actual annual cash incentive award paid to each Named Executive Officer in March 2013.

 
  Target Bonus   Actual Bonus  
Name
  Target Amount   Percentage of
Base Salary
  Actual Payout   Percentage of
Target Incentive
Opportunity
 

Alberto Weisser

  $ 1,800,000     150 % $ 540,000     30 %

Andrew J. Burke

  $ 700,000     100 % $ 280,000     40 %

Raul Padilla

  $ 850,000     100 % $ 1,500,000     176 %

Gordon Hardie

  $ 413,000     75 % $ 150,000     36 %

Other Cash Awards.

        Andrew J. Burke.    In March 2013, the Committee awarded Mr. Burke a supplemental cash award in the amount of $500,000 in recognition of his contributions in connection with the sale of Bunge's interest in the Solae joint venture and Bunge's fertilizer business in Brazil. The award is payable in two installments, the first in March 2013 and the second upon the completion of the sale of the Brazilian fertilizer business. Both payments are subject to Mr. Burke's continued employment through the date of payment.

        Raul Padilla.    In connection with Mr. Padilla's position as Managing Director, Bunge Global Agribusiness and Chief Executive Officer, Bunge Product Lines, the Committee granted him a special incentive opportunity for 2012 based on the performance of Bunge's agribusiness product lines. The purpose of the special incentive award was to provide Mr. Padilla with an annual supplemental incentive opportunity that is directly related to the achievement of product line performance and to align his compensation with compensation levels in competitive commodity trading environments. Under the terms of this supplemental incentive opportunity, the actual award that Mr. Padilla could earn was based on the actual performance achieved by the product lines during 2012, and in order to receive any award, a threshold performance level was required to be achieved. For 2012, Mr. Padilla was eligible to receive an incentive award ranging from 0% to 250% of his annual base salary.

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        Performance targets under the special incentive award were established based on the aggregate trading profits of the agribusiness product lines (based on global trading earnings before interest and taxes), after applying working capital and risk capital charges to ensure performance is adjusted for the amount of capital utilized and underlying risk taken during the year. Results between performance targets are interpolated. The following table sets forth the performance targets and award levels that were established:

Risk Adjusted Profit
  Percentage of
Base Salary
  Target
Award Amount
 

$210 million

    50 % $ 425,000  

$280 million

    100 % $ 850,000  

$490 million

    250 % $ 2,125,000  

        In addition, the Committee required that payment of a portion of the special incentive award be deferred. Amounts deferred would be paid out in two annual installments, subject to reduction or forfeiture in the event of (i) a cumulative annual trading loss for the global product lines during the deferral period, (ii) Mr. Padilla's resignation of employment for any reason or (iii) Mr. Padilla's termination of employment for "cause."

        In March 2013, the Committee determined that Risk Adjusted Profit results for the 2012 performance period were $426 million and awarded Mr. Padilla $1,735,000, as set forth in the "Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation" column of the Summary Compensation Table on page 45 of this proxy statement. Payment of $692,500 of the award is deferred and will be paid out in two installments on March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2015, subject to the terms and conditions discussed above.

        Frank R. Jimenez.    In connection with Mr. Jimenez joining Bunge in July 2012, the Committee granted him a guaranteed bonus of $375,000 for 2012. The bonus was paid to Mr. Jimenez in March 2013 at the same time that bonuses were paid to participants in the Annual Incentive Plan. Mr. Jimenez will participate in the Annual Incentive Plan for the 2013 performance period.

        In addition, the Committee awarded Mr. Jimenez a one-time signing bonus of $750,000 in connection with his joining Bunge. Fifty percent of the signing bonus ($375,000) was paid to him upon joining Bunge in July 2012 and the remaining fifty percent ($375,000) will be paid to him on the first anniversary of his date of hire, provided he remains employed with Bunge on that date. The guaranteed bonus and the signing bonus are set forth in the "Bonus" column of the Summary Compensation Table on page 45 of this proxy statement.


Long-Term Incentive Compensation

        Named Executive Officers are eligible to receive long-term equity-based incentive compensation awards pursuant to Bunge's 2009 Equity Incentive Plan, which we refer to as the Equity Incentive Plan. The long-term equity-based incentive compensation element of our executive compensation program is intended to provide Named Executive Officers with a continuing stake in the long-term success of the Company. We also believe that long-term equity compensation is an important retention tool. We further emphasize equity ownership by senior executives through the share ownership guidelines described later in this section.

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each year, when compensation decisions for the year are generally made and after the public release of Bunge's year-end audited financial results for the prior fiscal year. Exceptions to the timing of equity award grants may be made in the event of a new hire, promotion or to address retention before the annual grant cycle. The Committee targets the value of the long-term incentive awards granted to the Named Executive Officers to approximately the median of the value of equity-based awards granted to comparable executives in the Comparator Groups.

        Annual equity award grants are generally divided evenly in value between stock options and PBRSUs based on the Committee's assessment that this mix of share price appreciation-based and performance-based full value share award vehicles furthers our executive compensation program's objectives of linking incentive compensation to the Company's performance, creating long-term shareholder value and aligning the interests of Named Executive Officers and Bunge's shareholders. The Committee also considers potential shareholder dilution, the Company's overhang (defined as the number of shares available for grant, plus outstanding stock option and restricted stock unit awards), paper gains on outstanding long-term incentive awards and the projected cost and accounting expense on Bunge's earnings for the anticipated fiscal year grants in determining the amount and type of long-term incentive awards. In response to special situations, the Committee may also make special equity grants in the form of stock options or restricted stock units to Named Executive Officers on the annual grant date or on grant dates other than the annual grant date.

        Stock Option Awards.    Stock options will have value only if the trading price of Bunge's common shares exceeds the exercise price of the stock option. Stock options granted to the Named Executive Officers vest in three equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries following the option grant date and generally remain exercisable until the tenth anniversary of the option grant date. Pursuant to the terms of the Equity Incentive Plan, Bunge sets the exercise price of a stock option based on the average of the high and low sale prices of Bunge's common shares on the NYSE on the grant date. On February 28, 2012, the Committee authorized the grant of stock options to the Named Executive Officers effective February 29, 2012 (other than Mr. Jimenez who joined Bunge in July 2012) with an exercise price equal to the average of the high and low sale prices of Bunge's common shares on February 29, 2012 (the grant date). It is the Committee's practice to authorize annual grants of equity-based incentive compensation awards, including stock options, effective as of the day immediately following the date that the Committee authorizes the grant of awards, as this is typically the date that the full Board meets.

        Information regarding the grant date fair value and the number of stock options awarded to the Named Executive Officers for 2012 is set forth in the Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table on page 46 of this proxy statement.

        PBRSU Awards.    On February 28, 2012, the Committee also authorized the grant of PBRSUs to the Named Executive Officers for the 2012-2014 performance period, effective February 29, 2012 (other than Mr. Jimenez who joined Bunge after awards were granted for 2012). Payouts of the PBRSUs, if any, will generally be subject to the Named Executive Officer's continued employment with Bunge through the vesting date (generally, the third anniversary of the grant date) and will be based on Bunge's achievement of cumulative, three-year diluted earnings per share (EPS) results in accordance with the table below:

Cumulative
3-Year Diluted
Earnings Per Share
  Percent
of Award
Vesting
 

Less than $17.01

    0 %

$17.01

    50 %

$22.10(target)

    110 %

$28.73

    200 %

Greater than $28.73

    200 %

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        Results between $17.01 and $28.73 will be interpolated, with each 1% increase above the target three-year diluted EPS resulting in a 2.5% increase in the percentage of PBRSUs that vest. In addition, dividend equivalents will be paid in Bunge common shares on the date that PBRSUs are otherwise paid out, based on the number of shares vesting. However, in no event will dividend equivalents be paid on any shares in excess of the target award granted. Diluted EPS is used as the performance measure for the PBRSUs because investors generally view it as a key measure of our financial performance.

        For PBRSUs granted for the 2012-2014 performance period, the Committee modified the payout curve for the PBRSU awards to more closely align with competitive market practices. Such changes were based on an analysis of the latest available market data provided by Semler Brossy. As this analysis indicated that the Company's EPS targets are set at levels above the median of competitive market practices, target performance payouts were modified to result in a payout of 110% of the PBRSU award upon achievement of target performance. Fifty percent of the number of PBRSUs granted will pay out if EPS is achieved at 77% of target performance and 200% of the number of PBRSUs granted will pay out if EPS is achieved at 130% of target EPS performance.

        Beginning in 2009, the Committee has set the baseline for the PBRSU targets by averaging the prior two years' diluted earnings per share, with the earliest year's earnings per share increased by 10%. This baseline is then increased by 10% for each year in the performance period. The Committee adopted this averaging methodology as it was intended to balance out volatility in the Company's diluted EPS results while preserving the performance-based, motivational and retention-oriented features of these awards. In granting PBRSUs for the 2012-2014 performance period, the Committee, based on an analysis of the latest available market data provided by Semler Brossy, set the baseline for the PBRSU targets by using actual EPS levels achieved in 2011 instead of a two-year indexed average. This methodology excludes the extraordinary impact of the sale of our Brazilian fertilizer nutrients assets to Vale S.A. in 2010.

        Each year, following the end of a three-year PBRSU performance period, Bunge's achievement of the performance measures is determined by the Committee based on Bunge's reported financial results, subject to the Committee's discretion under the Equity Incentive Plan to adjust such results for non-recurring charges and other one-time or extraordinary events, as further discussed below.

        In March 2013, the Committee reviewed and certified the achievement of the performance measures for the PBRSUs granted for the 2010-2012 performance period. As further described below, the following table shows the results for the 2010-2012 performance period:

 
  2010-2012 PBRSU Award  
Performance Measure
  Threshold
Performance
  Target
Performance
  Maximum
Performance
  Actual
Performance
  Percentage
of Award
Vesting
 

Cumulative 3-year diluted earnings per share

  $ 15.62   $ 19.52   $ 27.33   $ 20.08     107 %

        Pursuant to the terms of the Equity Incentive Plan, all reported earnings are included with respect to determining Bunge's achievement of PBRSU targets, subject to the Committee's ability to make adjustments to reflect unanticipated or extraordinary items or events. In May 2010, we completed the sale of our Brazilian fertilizer nutrients assets for gross proceeds of $3.9 billion, resulting in an after-tax gain on sale of approximately $1.9 billion. The Committee, however, exercised negative discretion and determined that only 50% of the after-tax gain on the sale (net of related debt extinguishment costs) should be included in 2010 earnings per share in calculating the number of shares payable for all PBRSU performance periods that include 2010 results, including the 2010-2012 period. This amount corresponds to the incremental value created and realized by Bunge in the transaction, namely the amount by which the gross proceeds exceeded Bunge's and its financial advisors' valuations of the

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assets. Additionally, in 2012, the Company recorded a non-cash after-tax goodwill impairment charge of $327 million in its sugar and bioenergy segment. The Committee determined to exclude this impairment charge for purposes of calculating the number of shares payable for the 2010-2012 performance period. In both cases, the Committee determined that these adjustments appropriately furthered its objective of balancing the one-time impacts of these events with the motivational aspects of the long-term incentive plan. Had the Committee not made these adjustments for the 2010-2012 performance period, the number of shares awarded would have been approximately 46% higher.

        The value and number of PBRSUs that the Named Executive Officers earned for the 2010-2012 performance period are shown in the "Stock Awards" column of the Option Exercises and Stock Vested Table on page 48 of this proxy statement. In addition, information regarding the fair market value and number of PBRSUs that the Named Executive Officers may earn at the end of the 2012-2014 performance period, subject to satisfaction of the performance measures described above, is shown in the Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table on page 46 of this proxy statement.

        Time-Vested RSUs.    The Committee may grant awards of time-vested RSUs for special purposes, such as retention, special recognition of exceptional performance, promotions and as consideration to new hires for compensation forgone at their previous employer and as an inducement to join the Company. These awards generally vest based on the individual's continued employment with Bunge and have no value unless the individual remains employed on the applicable vesting date. Award sizes and vesting dates vary to allow flexibility in connection with the specific award. In addition, dividend equivalents are credited as additional time-vested RSUs and are paid out in Bunge common shares on the date that time-vested RSUs otherwise vest and are settled.

        In March 2012, the Committee granted an award of 15,000 time-based RSUs to Mr. Padilla in recognition of his strong leadership of the Bunge Global Agribusiness and Bunge Product Lines and to reflect competitive pay practices that exist in similar commodity trading environments. The RSUs granted to Mr. Padilla will fully vest on the first anniversary of the date of grant. In addition, in July 2012, the Committee granted an award of 24,000 time-based RSUs to Mr. Jimenez in connection with his joining Bunge. The RSUs granted to Mr. Jimenez will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant. Other than the awards granted to Mr. Jimenez and Mr. Padilla, no time-vested RSUs were granted to the Named Executive Officers in 2012.

        In March 2013, the Committee granted an award of 13,500 time-based RSUs to Mr. Burke in recognition of his contributions in connection with the sale of Bunge's interest in the Solae joint venture and Bunge's fertilizer business in Brazil. Subject to Mr. Burke's continued employment, the RSUs will vest in two equal installments commencing on March 5, 2014, provided that the vesting of the second installment is also subject to the completion of the sale of the Brazilian fertilizer business.

        Information regarding the RSUs granted to Mr. Jimenez and Mr. Padilla are set forth in the Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table on page 46 of this proxy statement. Information regarding Mr. Burke's RSUs will be included in Bunge's 2014 Proxy Statement.

        Bunge provides employees with a range of retirement and other employee benefits that are designed to assist the Company in attracting and retaining employees critical to the Company's long-term success and to reflect the competitive practices of the companies in the Peer Group. Named Executive Officers are eligible for retirement benefits under the following plans: (i) the Bunge U.S. Pension Plan, (ii) the Bunge Excess Benefit Plan, (iii) the Bunge U.S. SERP, (iv) the Bunge Retirement Savings Plan and (v) the Bunge Excess Contribution Plan. Mr. Weisser does not participate in the U.S. SERP or the Bunge Excess Benefit Plan. Rather, Mr. Weisser receives a non-tax qualified supplemental retirement benefit under the terms of his employment agreement. The terms of Mr. Weisser's supplemental retirement benefits are described in the narrative following the Pension Benefits Table on

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page 49 of this proxy statement. Our executive compensation program also provides Named Executive Officers with certain perquisites and personal benefits. The Committee, in consultation with Semler Brossy, periodically reviews the benefits provided to the Named Executive Officers to ensure competitiveness with market practices.

        Retirement Plans.    The pension plan, a tax-qualified retirement plan, covers substantially all U.S.-based salaried and non-union hourly employees. Each of the Named Executive Officers is eligible to participate in the pension plan. All employees whose benefits under the pension plan are limited by the Internal Revenue Code, including the Named Executive Officers (other than Mr. Weisser), are eligible to participate in the Excess Benefit Plan. In addition, all of the Named Executive Officers (other than Mr. Weisser) are eligible to participate in the U.S. SERP. The Pension Plan, U.S. SERP and the Excess Benefit Plan are described in the narrative following the Pension Benefits Table on page 49 of this proxy statement.

        The estimated annual normal retirement benefits payable to the Named Executive Officers (determined on a present value basis) are set forth in the Pension Benefits Table on page 49 of this proxy statement.

        401(k) Plan and Excess Contribution Plan.    The retirement savings plan, a tax qualified retirement plan, covers substantially all U.S.-based salaried and non-union hourly employees. Each of the Named Executive Officers is eligible to participate in the retirement savings plan. All employees whose benefits under the retirement savings plan are limited by the Internal Revenue Code, including the Named Executive Officers, are eligible to participate in the excess contribution plan, which is a non-tax qualified retirement plan. The retirement savings plan and the excess contribution plan are described following the Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table on page 52 of this proxy statement.

        Company matching contributions allocated to the Named Executive Officers under the retirement savings plan and the excess contribution plan are shown in the "All Other Compensation Total" column of the Summary Compensation Table on page 45 of this proxy statement.

        Health and Welfare Plans.    Active employee benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance and disability coverage are available to U.S. employees through Bunge's flexible benefits plan. Employees contribute toward the cost of the flexible benefits plan by paying a portion of the premium costs on a pre-tax basis. Long-term disability coverage can be paid on an after-tax basis at the employee's option.

        Perquisites and Executive Benefits.    The Committee reviews the perquisites provided to Bunge's executive officers under our executive compensation program periodically. Under the current policy, Bunge provides executive officers, including the Named Executive Officers, with a limited annual perquisite allowance of $9,600.

Severance and Change of Control Benefits

        Our executive compensation program is designed to provide for the payment of severance benefits to our Named Executive Officers upon certain types of employment terminations. Providing severance and change of control benefits assists Bunge in attracting and retaining executive talent and reduces the personal uncertainty that executives are likely to feel when considering a corporate transaction. These arrangements also provide valuable retention incentives that focus executives on completing such transactions, thus enhancing long-term shareholder value. The Named Executive Officers are provided with severance benefits under individual arrangements. Mr. Weisser is the only Named Executive Officer with change of control severance protections, and his employment agreement contains a "double trigger" requirement for the payment of severance benefits, meaning that both a change of control must occur and the executive's employment must also be terminated under certain specified circumstances before he is entitled to any severance payment. Since 2003, we have not entered into any employment arrangement that provides for an excise tax gross-up.

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        The terms of the individual arrangements, and a calculation of the estimated severance benefits payable to each Named Executive Officer under their respective arrangements, are set forth under the Potential Payments Upon Termination of Employment or Change of Control tables beginning on page 54 of this proxy statement.

Executive Compensation Recoupment Policy

        In 2010, the Committee adopted a policy on recoupment ("clawback") of executive compensation. The policy provides that if the Board or an appropriate committee thereof determines that an executive officer or other senior executive has engaged in any fraud or misconduct that caused or was a significant contributing factor to Bunge having to restate all or a portion of its financial statement(s), the Board or committee shall take such actions as it deems appropriate to remedy the misconduct and prevent its recurrence.

        The actions that the Board or committee could elect to take against a particular executive, depending on the facts and circumstances, include: (i) requiring reimbursement of any bonus or incentive compensation paid to the executive, (ii) causing the cancellation of any outstanding stock options, restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units or other equity-based awards granted to the executive and (iii) seeking reimbursement of any gains realized on the disposition or transfer of any stock options, restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units or other equity-based awards, if and to the extent that (a) the amount of compensation was calculated based upon the achievement of certain financial results that were subsequently reduced due to a restatement, (b) the executive engaged in fraud or misconduct that caused or significantly contributed to the restatement and (c) the amount of the compensation that would have been awarded to or received by the executive had the financial results been properly reported would have been lower than the amount actually awarded or received. Any recoupment under this policy is in addition to any other remedies that may be available to Bunge under applicable law.

        The Committee will review the Executive Compensation Recoupment Policy in connection with rules on executive compensation recoupment that are anticipated to be issued under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to determine if revisions to the policy should be adopted.

Executive Officer Share Ownership Guidelines

        To further align the personal interests of senior management with the interests of Bunge's shareholders, the Board has established the following share ownership guidelines for the minimum amount of Bunge common shares that is required to be held by senior executives, including the Named Executive Officers. The guidelines are required to be met within five years from the date that the individual is hired or appointed to a covered title, as applicable. The guideline applicable to senior executives is based on a multiple of the executive's base salary. In 2012, the Committee, in consultation with its independent compensation consultant, revised the executive share ownership guidelines to increase the minimum amount of Bunge common shares that executive officers are required to hold as multiple of their base salary. For the Chief Executive Officer, the guideline is six times the Chief Executive Officer's base salary, and for executives reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, including the Named Executive Officers, the guideline is three times the executive's base salary. The Committee annually reviews the progress of the Named Executive Officers toward meeting the share ownership guidelines.

        All Named Executive Officers have either met their share ownership guidelines or are making satisfactory progress towards their respective ownership guidelines as of December 31, 2012. For a description of the share ownership guidelines applicable to our non-employee directors, see "Director Compensation" on page 22 of this proxy statement.

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        Shares deemed to be owned for purposes of the share ownership guidelines include shares directly owned by the executive, shares underlying hypothetical share units held under the Company's deferred compensation plans, 50% of the value of unvested time-based RSUs and 50% of the difference between the exercise price of a vested, in-the-money stock option and the fair market value of a Bunge common share. Unvested stock options and unearned PBRSUs do not count toward achievement of the guidelines. Furthermore, senior executives, including the Named Executive Officers, are required to hold 50% of the net shares acquired through the Company's long-term equity-based incentive plans (such as stock options or PBRSUs) until the guidelines are met. In addition, we have a policy that prohibits executive officers from hedging their ownership of Company common shares, pledging their common shares and using their common shares as collateral for margin loans.

Tax Deductibility of Compensation

        Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code precludes a public corporation from taking a deduction for compensation in excess of $1 million with respect to each of the Named Executive Officers (excluding the chief financial officer), unless certain specific performance criteria are satisfied. Bunge has adopted the Annual Incentive Plan and the Equity Incentive Plan which are designed to help ensure that incentive compensation determined thereunder is considered qualified performance-based compensation within the meaning of Section 162(m) and is deductible by us. While our executive compensation program seeks to maximize the tax deductibility of compensation payable to our Named Executive Officers by having such compensation qualify as performance-based, the Committee retains the flexibility to compensate Named Executive Officers in a manner intended to promote varying corporate goals, even if certain amounts that may be payable in excess of $1 million may not be deductible under Section 162(m). For 2012, Bunge estimates that approximately $437,000 of executive compensation expenses will not be deductible under Section 162(m).


Compensation Committee Report

        The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed the preceding "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" with management. Based on such review and discussions, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this proxy statement and be included in Bunge Limited's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

        The foregoing report on executive compensation for 2012 has been furnished on behalf of the Board by the undersigned members of the Compensation Committee.

Members of the Compensation Committee

L. Patrick Lupo, Chairman
Ernest G. Bachrach
Francis Coppinger
Andrew Ferrier
James T. Hackett

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Compensation and Risk

        We believe our compensation programs establish an appropriate balance between risk and reward in relation to Bunge's overall business strategy. In 2012, the Compensation Committee directed its independent compensation consultant, Semler Brossy, in conjunction with management, to conduct an update of the risk assessment of our compensation programs following the initial risk assessment that had been conducted in 2009. The risk assessment focused on our executive compensation program, as these are the employees whose actions may expose Bunge to significant business risk. The relevant features of the executive compensation program that mitigate risk are as follows:

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        Additionally, as part of its risk assessment, the Committee also reviewed Bunge's compensation program for employees who engage in trading and related activities within Bunge, whom we refer to collectively as global product line team members. Global product line team members have compensation risk higher than that of the overall employee population in that part of their compensation is linked to the profitability of their trading activities. In order to address and mitigate the potential risks associated with the compensation program for global product line team members, Bunge has implemented the following features:

        The Committee also reviewed the special incentive arrangement for Mr. Padilla, as discussed in "Other Cash Awards" on page 35 of this proxy statement. As this incentive arrangement is materially consistent with the design of the compensation program for global product line team members, the risk mitigating factors that are listed above also apply to the special incentive arrangement for Mr. Padilla. As an additional risk mitigator, Bunge has implemented a cap on the award of 250% of base salary.

        Lastly, as part of its risk assessment, the Committee reviewed certain other trading compensation programs maintained by Bunge. These programs are based on a funded pool approach with the pool being tied to a percentage of relevant gross trading profit. Participants in these programs are not eligible for awards under Bunge's Annual Incentive Plan or Bunge's Equity Incentive Plan as their total incentive opportunity is directly tied to their trading performance. In order to address and mitigate the potential risk associated with these programs, Bunge has implemented the following features:

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        The Committee reviewed and discussed the findings of the risk assessment and believes that our compensation programs are appropriately balanced and do not motivate employees to take risks that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on Bunge.


Summary Compensation Table

        The following table sets forth the compensation of our Chief Executive Officer, our Chief Financial Officer and the other three most highly compensated executive officers (the "Named Executive Officers") who were serving as executive officers as of December 31, 2012.

Name and Position
Held
  Year   Salary
($)
  Bonus
($)
  Stock
Awards(1)(2)
($)
  Option
Awards(1)
($)
  Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation(3)
($)
  Change in
Pension
Value &
Non-Qualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings(4)
($)
  All Other
Compensation
Total(5)
($)
  Total(6)
($)
 
Alberto Weisser     2012   $ 1,200,000         $ 4,314,794   $ 4,410,560   $ 540,000   $ 2,225,961   $ 48,200   $ 12,739,515  

Chairman and Chief

    2011     1,200,000           3,844,800     4,534,380     1,325,000     2,603,794     48,000     13,555,974  

Executive Officer

    2010     1,200,000           2,895,200     3,294,300     2,300,000     0     48,000     9,737,500  
                                                          
Andrew J. Burke     2012     700,000   $ 500,000 (7)   929,913     939,750     280,000     575,964     27,700     3,953,327  

Chief Financial

    2011     687,500           1,068,000     839,700     700,000     565,923     21,667     3,882,790  

Officer and Global Operational Excellence Officer

    2010     541,667     100,000     308,000     355,500     600,000     254,437     20,000     2,179,604  
                                                          
Raul Padilla     2012     850,000           1,944,363     939,750     3,235,000 (8)   292,054     34,200     7,295,367  

CEO Bunge Global

    2011     850,000           712,000     839,700     650,000     265,030     9,800     3,326,530  

Agribusiness and Bunge Product Lines

    2010     731,610           740,480     355,500     2,062,500     31,668     248,518     4,170,276  
                                                          
Frank R. Jimenez     2012     242,628     750,000 (9)   1,526,880     0     0     0     9,167     2,528,675  

General Counsel, Secretary and Managing Director, Government Affairs

                                                       
                                                          
Gordon Hardie     2012     541,667 (10)         617,462     626,500     150,000     119,907     12,014     2,067,550  

Managing Director, Food And Ingredients

                                                       

(1)
The amounts shown reflect the aggregate full grant date fair value for equity awards for financial reporting purposes in accordance with ASC Topic 718 (without any reduction for risk of forfeiture) as determined based on applying the assumptions used in Bunge's financial statements. See Note 26 to the audited consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (the "Form 10-K") regarding assumptions underlying the valuation of equity awards. Amounts reported for these awards may not represent the amounts that the Named Executive Officers will actually realize from the awards. Whether, and to what extent, a Named Executive Officer realizes value will depend on Bunge's actual operating performance, stock price fluctuations and the Named Executive Officer's continued employment.

(2)
Based on the full grant date fair value of the performance-based restricted stock units granted on February 29, 2012, the following are the maximum payouts, assuming the maximum level of performance is achieved: for Mr. Weisser, $7,845,080, Mr. Burke, $1,690,750, Mr. Padilla, $1,690,750, and Mr. Hardie, $1,112,658.

(3)
Incentive compensation awards under the Annual Incentive Plan for the 2012 fiscal year that were paid in March 2013.

(4)
The aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated pension benefit as shown in the Pension Benefits Table from year to year. Importantly, the change in pension value is not currently paid to an executive as compensation, but is a measurement of the change in actuarial present value from the prior year. For information about the assumptions used, see the Pension Benefits Table on page 49 of this proxy statement. There are no above-market or preferential earnings with respect to the non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements.

(5)
Mr. Weisser received Company matching contributions to his 401(k) Plan account of $10,000 and to his Excess 401(k) Plan account of $38,200. Mr. Burke received Company matching contributions to his 401(k) Plan account of $10,000 and to his Excess 401(k) Plan account of $17,700. Mr. Padilla received Company matching contributions to his 401(k) Plan account of $10,000 and to his Excess 401(k) Plan account of $24,200. Mr. Jimenez received company matching contributions to his 401(k) Plan account of $9,167. Mr. Hardie received a moving allowance of $12,014.

(6)
Represents total of all columns in table.

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(7)
In March 2013, Mr. Burke was awarded a supplemental cash award in the amount of $500,000 in recognition of his contributions to the sale of Bunge's interest in the Solae joint venture and Bunge's fertilizer business in Brazil. The supplemental cash award is payable in two installments, the first in March 2013 and the second upon the completion of the sale of the Brazilian fertilizer business. Both payments are subject to Mr. Burke's continued employment through the date of payment.

(8)
Includes an incentive compensation award paid under the Annual Incentive Plan ($1,500,000) and a special cash incentive award ($1,042,500) awarded to Mr. Padilla based on agribusiness product line trading performance in 2012. $692,500 of the special cash incentive award was mandatorily deferred and is payable in two installments on March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2015, subject to reduction or forfeiture in the event of (i) a cumulative annual trading loss for Bunge's agribusiness product lines during the deferral period, (ii) Mr. Padilla's resignation of employment for any reason or (iii) Mr. Padilla's termination of employment for "cause."

(9)
Under the terms of Mr. Jimenez's offer letter, he was paid a guaranteed annual bonus of $375,000 in March 2013. In addition, under the terms of his offer letter, Mr. Jimenez received a one-time signing bonus of $750,000 which is payable in two installments. Fifty percent ($375,000) was paid in July 2012 and the remaining fifty percent ($375,000) is payable in July 2013, provided he remains employed with Bunge.

(10)
Mr. Hardie's base salary was increased from $500,000 to $550,000 effective March 1, 2012.


Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table

        The following table sets forth certain information with respect to awards under our Annual Incentive Plan and Equity Incentive Plan to the Named Executive Officers for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.

 
   
 

Estimated Future Payouts
Under Non-Equity Incentive
Plan Awards(1)
 

Estimated Future Payouts
Under Equity Incentive
Plan Awards(2)
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
   
   
  All Other
Options
Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Options(3)
(#)
   
   
   
 
 
   
  All Other
Stock
Awards:
Number
of Shares
or Units
(#)
  Exercise
or Base
Price of
Option
Awards
($/Sh)
  Closing
Price
on
Grant
Date
($)
  Grant Date
Fair Value of
Stock and
Option
Awards(4)
($)
 
Names
  Grant
Date
 
Threshold
($)
  Target
($)
  Maximum
($)
 
Threshold
(#)
  Target
(#)
  Maximum
(#)
 

Alberto Weisser

    2/29/12   $ 360,000   $ 1,800,000   $ 4,500,000     29,000     63,800     116,000                     $ 67.32   $ 4,314,794  

    2/29/12                                               176,000   $ 67.63     67.32     4,410,560  

Andrew J. Burke

   
2/29/12
   
140,000
   
700,000
   
1,750,000
   
6,250
   
13,750
   
25,000
                     
67.32
   
929,913
 

    2/29/12                                               37,500     67.63     67.32     939,750  

Raul Padilla

   
2/29/12
   
170,000
   
850,000
   
2,125,000
   
6,250
   
13,750
   
25,000
                     
67.32
   
929,913
 

    2/29/12                                               37,500     67.63     67.32     939,750  

    2/29/12                                         15,000 (5)               67.32     1,014,450  

Frank R. Jimenez

   
7/05/12
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
24,000

(6)
 
   
   
63.24
   
1,526,880
 

Gordon Hardie

   
2/29/12
   
82,500
   
412,500
   
1,031,250
   
4,150
   
9,130
   
16,600
                     
67.32
   
617,462
 

    2/29/12                                               25,000     67.63     67.32     626,500  

(1)
Represents annual cash incentive award opportunity under the Company Annual Incentive Plan.

(2)
Represents performance-based restricted stock units for the 2012-2014 performance period under the Company Equity Incentive Plan ("EIP"). Payment of the award is subject to the achievement of certain performance goals during the performance period. For additional discussion, see "PBRSU Awards" on page 37 of this proxy statement.

(3)
On February 28, 2012, the compensation committee took action to grant stock options to Bunge's Named Executive Officers effective as of February 29, 2012. Under the EIP, the exercise price of the stock options was determined based on the average of the high and low sale prices of Bunge's common shares on the New York Stock Exchange on the grant date of the option (February 29, 2012).


The average of the high and low sale prices of Bunge's common shares on the New York Stock Exchange on February 29, 2012 was $67.63. February 29, 2012 is the grant date of the stock options for purposes of ASC Topic 718.


The stock options vest in three equal installments commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant and generally remain exercisable until the tenth anniversary of the date of grant.

(4)
This column shows the full grant date fair value of PBRSUs, stock options and time-vested restricted stock units (as applicable) under ASC Topic 718 granted to the Named Executive Officers in 2012. Generally, the full grant date fair value is the amount the Company would expense in its financial statements over the award's vesting schedule. See Note 26 to the audited consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K regarding assumptions underlying valuation of equity awards.

(5)
Represents the number of time-based restricted stock units granted to Mr. Padilla in 2012. Mr. Padilla's time-based restricted stock units vest on the first anniversary of the date of grant. Prior to settlement, each unit entitles the individual to receive dividend equivalents payable in Bunge common shares upon vesting.

(6)
Represents the number of time-based restricted stock units granted to Mr. Jimenez in 2012. Mr. Jimenez's time-based restricted stock units vest in three annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant. Prior to settlement, each unit entitles the individual to receive dividend equivalents payable in Bunge common shares upon vesting.

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Outstanding Equity Awards Table

        The following table sets forth certain information with respect to all outstanding equity awards held by the Named Executive Officers as of December 31, 2012.

 
  Option Awards(1)   Stock Awards(2)  
 
  Date of
Grant
  Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options (#
Exercisable)
  Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options (#
Unexercisable)
  Option
Exercise
Price
($)
  Option
Expiration
Date
  Date of
Grant
  Equity
Incentive
Plan Awards:
Number of
Unearned
Shares, Units
or Other
Rights Held
That Have
Not Yet
Vested
(#)
  Equity
Incentive
Plan Awards:
Market or
Payout Value
of Unearned
Shares, Units
or Other
Rights Held
That Have
Not Vested
($)
 

Alberto Weisser

    03/13/03     112,000       $ 25.22     03/13/13     03/03/10(3)     47,000   $ 3,416,430  

    03/11/04     130,000       $ 37.08     03/11/14     03/02/11(4)     54,000   $ 3,925,260  

    02/25/05     95,000       $ 52.66     02/25/15     02/29/12(5)     58,000   $ 4,216,020  

    02/24/06     110,000       $ 57.01     02/24/16                    

    02/27/07     110,000       $ 80.06     02/27/17                    

    02/29/08     76,000       $ 110.75     02/28/18                    

    03/13/09     129,000       $ 51.61     03/13/19                    

    03/03/10     92,667     46,333   $ 61.60     03/03/20                    

    03/02/11     54,000     108,000   $ 71.20     03/02/21                    

    02/29/12         176,000   $ 67.63     02/28/22                    

Andrew J. Burke

   
03/11/04
   
20,000
       
$

37.08
   
03/11/14
   
03/03/10(3)
   
5,000
 
$

363,450
 

    02/25/05     11,400         $ 52.66     02/25/15     03/02/11(4)     10,000   $ 726,900  

    02/24/06     13,800         $ 57.01     02/24/16     02/29/12(5)     12,500   $ 908,625  

    02/27/07     12,500         $ 80.06     02/27/17     03/02/11(6)     3,332   $ 242,203  

    02/29/08     9,000       $ 110.75     02/28/18                    

    03/13/09     14,000         $ 51.61     03/13/19                    

    03/03/10     10,000     5,000   $ 61.60     03/03/20                    

    03/02/11     10,000     20,000   $ 71.20     03/02/21                    

    02/29/12         37,500   $ 67.63     02/28/22                    

Raul Padilla

   
03/11/04
   
20,000
       
$

37.08
   
03/11/14
   
03/03/10(3)
   
5,000
 
$

363,450
 

    02/25/05     13,500         $ 52.66     02/25/15     03/02/11(4)     10,000   $ 726,900  

    02/24/06     15,000         $ 57.01     02/24/16     02/29/12(5)     12,500   $ 908,625  

    02/27/07     12,500         $ 80.06     02/27/17     09/01/10(7)     2,666   $ 193,792  

    02/29/08     9,000       $ 110.75     02/28/18     02/29/12(8)     15,000   $ 1,090,350  

    03/13/09     14,000       $ 51.61     03/13/19                    

    03/03/10     10,000     5,000   $ 61.60     03/03/20                    

    03/02/11     10,000     20,000   $ 71.20     03/02/21                    

    02/29/12         37,500   $ 67.63     02/28/22                    

Frank R. Jimenez

                                 
07/05/12(9)
   
24,000
 
$

1,744,560
 

Gordon Hardie

   
02/29/12
   
   
25,000
 
$

67.63
   
02/28/22
   
02/29/12(5)
   
8,300
 
$

603,327
 

                                  10/01/11(10)     6,000   $ 436,140  

(1)
Represents grants made from 2003-2012. Options vest in one-third installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. Unless otherwise noted, outstanding equity awards are fully vested as of December 31, 2012.

(2)
Value of unvested restricted stock units using a share price of $72.69, the closing price of Bunge common shares on December 31, 2012.

(3)
Payment amount of the PBRSUs will be determined as of December 31, 2012 based on satisfaction of threshold performance measures for the 2010-2012 performance cycle. Employee must generally be employed on the vesting date.

(4)
Payment amount of the PBRSUs will be determined as of December 31, 2013 based on satisfaction of threshold performance measures for the 2011-2013 performance cycle. Employee must generally be employed on the vesting date.

(5)
Payment amount of the PBRSUs will be determined as of December 31, 2014 based on satisfaction of threshold performance measures for the 2012-2014 performance cycle. Employee must generally be employed on the vesting date.

(6)
Time-vested RSUs that vest ratably in three equal installments commencing on March 2, 2012.

(7)
Time-vested RSUs that vest ratably in three equal installments commencing on July 1, 2011.

(8)
Time-vested RSUs that vest on February 28, 2013.

(9)
Time-vested RSUs that vest ratably in three equal installments commencing on July 5, 2013.

(10)
Time-vested RSUs that vest ratably in three equal installments commencing on October 1, 2012.

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Option Exercises and Stock Vested Table

        The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the exercise of stock options and restricted stock units awarded to the Named Executive Officers that vested or were earned in 2012.

 
  Option Awards   Stock Awards  
Name
  Number of Shares
Acquired on
Exercise (#)
  Value Realized
Upon Exercise
($)
  Number of Shares
Acquired on
Vesting (#)
  Value Realized
Upon Vesting
($)
 

Alberto Weisser

    130,000 (1) $ 5,945,953 (2)        

                52,502 (3) $ 3,831,292  

Andrew J. Burke

    10,000 (1)   447,800 (4)   1,691 (5)   113,500  

                5,581 (3)   407,268  

Raul Padilla

            2,732 (6)   170,477  

                5,581 (3)   407,268  

Frank R. Jimenez

                 

Gordon Hardie

            3,047 (7)   206,099  

(1)
Represents the total number of Bunge common shares acquired upon exercise of stock options.

(2)
Value realized upon exercise is based on the actual sales price of the Bunge common shares acquired upon exercise: March 1, 2012 ($67.35), minus the exercise price of the stock options.

(3)
Represents PBRSUs awarded for the 2010-2012 performance period that settled on March 4, 2013. Value realized upon settlement was determined by multiplying the number of shares acquired on vesting by a weighted average of the high and low sale price of Bunge common shares on March 1, 2013 ($72.97) and on March 4, 2013 ($73.07).

(4)
Value realized upon exercise is based on the actual sales price of the Bunge common shares acquired upon exercise: October 16, 2012 ($70.00), minus the exercise price of the stock options.

(5)
Represents time-vested restricted stock units that vested on March 2, 2012. Value realized upon vesting was determined by multiplying the number of shares acquired by the average of the high and low sale prices of Bunge's common shares on March 2, 2012 ($67.12).

(6)
Represents time-vested restricted stock units that vested on July 1, 2012. Value realized upon vesting was determined by multiplying the number of shares acquired by the average of the high and low sale prices of Bunge's common shares on July 1, 2012 ($62.40).

(7)
Represents time-vested restricted stock units that vested on October 1, 2012. Value realized upon vesting was determined by multiplying the number of shares acquired by the average of the high and low sale prices of Bunge's common shares on October 1, 2012 ($67.64).

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Pension Benefits Table

        The following table shows pension benefit information for the Named Executive Officers with respect to each defined benefit pension plan in which such executive participates.

Name
  Plan Name   Number of
Years of
Credited
Service
(#)
  Present
Value of
Accumulated
Benefits
($)(1)
  Payments
During
Last
Fiscal Year
($)
 

Alberto Weisser

  Pension Plan     13   $ 487,470   $  

  Weisser SERP(2)     13     13,269,577      

Andrew J. Burke

 

Pension Plan

   
11
   
382,594
   
 

  SERP     11     580,740      

  Excess Plan     11     1,188,877      

Raul Padilla

 

Pension Plan

   
2
   
83,877
   
 

  SERP     2     136,267      

  Excess Plan     2     368,608      

Frank R. Jimenez

 

Pension Plan

   
0
   
   
 

  SERP     0          

  Excess Plan     0          

Gordon Hardie

 

Pension Plan

   
1
   
28,748
   
 

  SERP     1     22,477      

  Excess Plan     1     68,682      

(1)
Amounts were calculated as of December 31, 2012, using assumptions that were used for Bunge's audited consolidated financial statements based on the earliest age that an individual could receive an unreduced pension benefit. See Note 19 to the audited consolidated financial statements in the Form 10-K for material assumptions.

(2)
Amount was calculated based on the terms set forth in the Weisser SERP. Effective 2008, Mr. Weisser no longer participates in the Excess Benefit Plan and any amounts that would have otherwise been payable based on his participation in the Excess Benefit Plan will be payable pursuant to the Weisser SERP.


Retirement Plan Benefits

        The Named Executive Officers are eligible to receive retirement benefits under the Pension Plan, the SERP and the Excess Benefit Plan. While Mr. Weisser does not participate in the SERP and the Excess Benefit Plan, he is eligible for a supplemental pension benefit under the terms of the Weisser SERP. Information regarding each of these plans is set forth below.

The Pension Plan

        The Pension Plan is a tax qualified retirement plan that covers substantially all of our U.S.-based salaried and non-union hourly employees. The Pension Plan pays benefits at retirement to participants who terminate employment or retire from Bunge after meeting the eligibility requirements for a benefit. The Pension Plan provides pension benefits based on: (i) the participant's highest average salary for 60 consecutive months within the 120 consecutive months prior to termination of employment ("final average salary") and (ii) the participant's length of service.

        A participant's annual benefit is calculated as (i) 1% of his or her final average salary multiplied by his or her years of benefit service and (ii) 0.5% of his or her final average salary over the average of the social security wage base multiplied by years of benefit service to a maximum of 35 years. For

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purposes of the Pension Plan, average social security wage base means the average of the social security wage base during the 35-year period preceding the participant's social security retirement age. For purposes of the Pension Plan, a participant's salary for a year is deemed to include base salary and 50% of any award under our annual incentive plans for that year. Because the Pension Plan is a tax qualified retirement plan, a participant's salary is restricted by the compensation limit imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. For 2012, this salary limit was $250,000. If a participant's salary exceeds this limit, such amounts are subject to the non-tax qualified retirement plans described below.

        Participants are entitled to an annual pension benefit for life, payable in equal monthly installments. Participants may earn increased pension benefits by working additional years. The normal retirement age under the Pension Plan at which a participant may receive an unreduced normal retirement benefit is age 65. Participants who complete 10 or more years of service with the Company may elect to receive an early retirement benefit following attainment of age 55. Messrs. Weisser and Burke are eligible to elect to receive an early retirement benefit. Benefits payable to a participant who retires between ages 60 and 62 are subject to a 0.4% reduction for each month before age 62 and a 0.5% reduction for each month between ages 55 and 59. Participants who have 10 years of service and retire on or after age 62 are eligible to receive an unreduced early retirement benefit.

        The present value estimates shown in the Pension Benefits Table assume payment in the form of a single life annuity of the Named Executive Officer's accrued benefit under the Pension Plan, based on a participant's salary and service through December 31, 2012 (the Pension Plan measurement date for financial reporting purposes) and commencing on the earliest date that benefits are available unreduced. The present value assumes a discount rate of 4.25% and mortality as set forth in the RP 2000 mortality table.

The Excess Benefit Plan

        The Excess Benefit Plan, a non-tax qualified retirement plan, is designed to restore retirement benefits that cannot be paid from the Pension Plan due to the Internal Revenue Code limits described above. The benefit provided under the Excess Benefit Plan will equal the difference between (i) the benefit that would have been earned under the Pension Plan, without regard to any Internal Revenue Code limitations, and (ii) the actual benefit payable from the Pension Plan. All Named Executive Officers in the Pension Plan (except for Mr. Weisser) are potentially eligible to participate in the Excess Benefit Plan, provided that their Pension Plan benefits are limited by the Internal Revenue Code.

        Benefits payable under the Excess Benefit Plan are payable to participants following termination of employment on the later of the first day of the month following the participant's (i) six-month anniversary of termination of employment or (ii) 65th birthday, or if the participant has 10 years of service, the first day of the month following the participant's 62nd birthday, in accordance with the applicable restrictions set forth in Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. All amounts under the Excess Benefit Plan are paid out of the Company's general assets.

        The present value estimates shown in the Pension Benefits Table for accumulated benefits under the Excess Benefit Plan are determined using the same payment, discount rate and mortality assumptions as were used to estimate the values shown for the Pension Plan.

The SERP

        We have adopted the SERP, a non-tax qualified retirement plan, to attract, retain and reward certain key employees whose benefits under the Pension Plan and the Excess Benefit Plan are limited by the definition of compensation in the Pension Plan and further limited by the Internal Revenue Code. The Board designates those key employees who are eligible to participate in the SERP.

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        A participant's SERP benefit equals the amount that his or her benefit would equal if the Pension Plan (i) included 100% of such participant's bonus compensation when calculating his or her benefit and (ii) was administered without regard to any Internal Revenue Code limitation over any amounts payable to such participant under the Pension Plan and/or Excess Benefit Plan, as applicable.

        Benefits payable under the SERP are paid coincident with and in the same distribution form and manner as the payment of the participant's benefit under the Excess Benefit Plan, subject to applicable restrictions set forth in Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. All amounts under the SERP are paid out of the Company's general assets.

        The present value estimates shown in the Pension Benefits Table for accumulated benefits under the SERP are determined using the same payment, discount rate and mortality assumptions as were used to estimate the values shown for the Pension Plan.

The Weisser SERP

        Pursuant to the Weisser SERP, Mr. Weisser is entitled to receive a supplemental pension benefit (the "Supplemental Benefit"), subject to meeting certain conditions under his employment agreement. Mr. Weisser's employment agreement was amended on December 31, 2008 in order to comply with Section 409A of the Code, and his Supplemental Benefit was amended as follows.

        The Supplemental Benefit in the Weisser SERP is comprised of two components. The first component mirrors the benefits that Mr. Weisser would otherwise receive if he participated in the Excess Benefit Plan (the "Excess Benefit Component") and the second component represents benefits that Mr. Weisser would receive under the supplemental retirement benefit formula (the "SERP Component"). Mr. Weisser is fully vested in his benefits under the Excess Benefit Component and the SERP Component.

        The Supplemental Benefit will be paid to Mr. Weisser six months following his termination of employment. The Supplemental Benefit will equal an amount that, when added to Mr. Weisser's retirement benefits payable on a single annuity basis under the Pension Plan, equals the sum of 45% of Mr. Weisser's average annual base salary and annual bonus compensation during the five-year period preceding his termination of employment. If Mr. Weisser commences the Supplemental Benefit before age 65, such benefit will be reduced by (i) 2% per year for each year that such benefit commences from age 60 and before age 65 and (ii) 6% per year for each year that such benefit commences from age 55 and before age 60. Additionally, Mr. Weisser may elect to receive the Supplemental Benefit in the form of a (i) single life annuity, (ii) 100% qualified joint and survivor annuity, (iii) 75% qualified joint and survivor annuity, (iv) 662/3% qualified joint and survivor annuity, (v) 50% qualified joint and survivor annuity, (vi) single life annuity with a 10-year term certain payment option, or (vii) 100% qualified joint and survivor annuity with a 10-year term certain payment option.

        Mr. Weisser will forfeit the SERP Component of the Supplemental Benefit in the event (i) his employment is terminated for Cause, (ii) he breaches the confidentiality, noncompetition or nonsolicitation covenants provided for in his employment agreement, or (iii) he dies prior to the commencement of Supplemental Benefit, in which case, his surviving spouse will receive a death benefit.

        If Mr. Weisser dies prior to the commencement of his Supplemental Benefit, his surviving spouse will receive a death benefit in the form of a 100% joint and survivor annuity with a 10-year term certain equal to the survivor benefit that would have been payable if Mr. Weisser had retired as of the date of his death. Additionally, Mr. Weisser's surviving spouse may elect to receive the death benefit in the form of a 100% joint and survivor annuity. If Mr. Weisser dies after the commencement of his Supplemental Benefit, the survivor benefit payable to his surviving spouse is based on the annuity form he elected at the time of his retirement. Mr. Weisser's surviving spouse will not receive a death benefit

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if Mr. Weisser dies after the commencement of his Supplemental Benefit and elected to receive a single life annuity.

        The present value estimate shown in the Pension Benefits Table for Mr. Weisser's accumulated benefits under the Weisser SERP is determined using the same payment, discount rate and mortality assumptions as were used to estimate the values shown for the Pension Plan.


Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table

        The following table shows certain information with respect to our nonqualified deferred compensation plans in which the Named Executive Officers participate.

 
  Nonqualified Deferred Compensation  
Name
  Executive
Contributions
in Last FY
($)
  Registrant
Contributions
in Last FY(1)
($)
  Aggregate
Earnings
in Last FY
($)
  Aggregate
Withdrawals/
Distributions
($)
  Aggregate
Balance at
Last FYE
($)
 

Alberto Weisser

  $   $ 38,200   $ 59,113   $   $ 469,022  

Andrew J. Burke

        17,000     14,274         114,883  

Raul Padilla

    692,500 (2)   24,200     2,583     178,809 (3)   204,274  

Frank R. Jimenez

                     

Gordon Hardie

                     

(1)
The amount set forth for each Named Executive Officer is reported in the "All Other Compensation" column of the Summary Compensation Table.

(2)
Represents a portion of the special cash incentive award made to Mr. Padilla that was mandatorily deferred. This amount is payable in two installments on March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2015, subject to reduction or forfeiture in the event of (i) a cumulative annual trading loss for Bunge's agribusiness product lines during the deferral period, (ii) Mr. Padilla's resignation of employment for any reason or (iii) Mr. Padilla's termination of employment for "cause."

(3)
Represents a portion of the special cash incentive award previously made to Mr. Padilla that was mandatorily deferred, as reported in the 2011 proxy statement. This amount was paid on March 31, 2012.

401(k) Plan

        The Company sponsors the 401(k) Plan, a tax-qualified retirement plan that covers substantially all of Bunge's U.S.-based salaried and non-union hourly employees. Participants may contribute up to 50% of their compensation on a before-tax basis into their 401(k) Plan accounts. In addition, the Company matches an amount equal to 100% for each dollar contributed by participants on the first 3% of their regular earnings and 50% for each dollar contributed on the next 2% of their regular earnings.

        Because the 401(k) Plan is a tax qualified retirement plan, the Internal Revenue Code limits the "additions" that can be made to a participant's 401(k) plan account each year (for 2012, $50,000). "Additions" include Company matching contributions and before-tax contributions made by a participant. In addition, the Internal Revenue Code limits the amount of annual compensation that may be taken into account in computing benefits under the 401(k) Plan. In 2012, this compensation limit was $250,000. Participants may also direct the investment of their 401(k) Plan accounts into several investment alternatives, including a Bunge common share fund.

The Excess Contribution Plan

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Plan due to Internal Revenue Code limits. Participants in the 401(k) Plan are eligible to participate in the Excess Contribution Plan, provided that their 401(k) Plan benefits are limited by the Internal Revenue Code.

        The amounts shown as "Registrant Contributions" represent Company matching contributions made under the Excess Contribution Plan to the Named Executive Officers and are also reported in the "All Other Compensation" column of the Summary Compensation Table. The benefit provided under the Excess Contribution Plan is equal to the difference between the benefit that would have been earned under the 401(k) Plan, without regard to any Internal Revenue Code limits, and the actual benefit provided under the 401(k) Plan. A Participant's account balance is credited with the same investment return as the investment alternatives he or she selected under the 401(k) Plan (including the Bunge common share fund).

        Payments are made from the Company's general assets in a lump sum cash payment following a participant's termination of employment, subject to applicable restrictions set forth in Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code.

Bunge Limited Employee Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Deferred Compensation Plan")

        The Deferred Compensation Plan, which is a non-tax qualified deferred compensation plan, is designed to provide participants with an opportunity to defer receipt of current income into the future on a tax-deferred basis. Amounts deferred into the Deferred Compensation Plan are shown as "Executive Contributions" and are reported in the Summary Compensation Table and, in the case of PBRSUs, have previously been reported.

        Eligible employees (including the Named Executive Officers) who meet the minimum base salary level may participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan. For 2012, the minimum base salary level required to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan was $250,000.

        The Deferred Compensation Plan allows participants to voluntarily defer from 1% to 10% of their base salary and 10% to 100% of their annual incentive compensation and PBRSUs. Gains and losses are credited based on a participant's election of a variety of deemed investment choices.

        Subject to the applicable restrictions set forth in Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code, a Participant may elect to defer receipt of income for any period not less than 36 months from the date of deferral and will receive a distribution of his or her account following the end of his or her elected deferral period or death. Subject to applicable restrictions set forth in Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code, participants may elect to receive payment of their deferred account balance in a lump sum or in up to 25 annual installments. Distributions of a participant's account are made in cash and from Bunge's general assets.


Potential Payments Upon Termination of Employment or Change of Control

        The Company has entered into certain agreements and maintains certain plans that will require us to provide compensation to the Named Executive Officers in the event of certain terminations of employment or a change of control of Bunge. The amount of compensation payable to the Named Executive Officer in each situation is shown in the tables below. The amounts assume that a termination of employment and/or change of control event occurred on December 31, 2012.

        These amounts are estimates only and do not necessarily reflect the actual amounts that would be paid to the Named Executive Officers, which would only be known at the time that they become eligible for payment.

        For information regarding the aggregate amount of the Named Executive Officers' vested benefits under Bunge's nonqualified deferred compensation plans, see the Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table.

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        Unless stated otherwise, the value of unvested and accelerated stock options shown in the tables below have been determined by multiplying (i) the number of unvested stock options that would have been accelerated by (ii) the difference between (x) the exercise price of the stock option and (y) the average of the high and low sale prices of Bunge's common shares on December 30, 2012 ($72.69). Likewise, the value of unvested restricted stock unit awards shown in the tables below have been determined by multiplying (i) the number of unvested restricted stock units that would have been accelerated by (ii) the average of the high and low sale prices of Bunge's common shares on December 30, 2012.

Mr. Alberto Weisser

        The following table describes the potential payments upon termination of employment or a change of control of the Company for Mr. Weisser as of December 31, 2012 pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement with Bunge dated as of December 31, 2008. For a description of his employment agreement dated as of February 7, 2013, see page 59 of this proxy statement.

Executive Benefits and
Payments Upon
Termination(1)
  Termination
for Cause or
Resignation
without
Good
Reason($)
  Death,
Disability or
Retirement($)
  Termination
without
Cause or
Resignation
for Good
Reason(2)($)
  Change of
Control
Followed by
Termination
without
Cause or
Resignation
for Good
Reason($)
  Change of
Control($)
 

Compensation

                               

Severance

  $   $   $ 7,657,000   $ 8,800,000   $  

Pro Rata Annual Incentive Plan Award

        1,800,000     1,800,000     1,800,000      

Equity Incentive Plan(3)

                               

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units

                               

2011 – 2013

        2,377,458     3,897,180     3,897,180      

2012 – 2014

        1,169,747     4,185,860     4,185,860      

Stock Options Unvested and Accelerated

        1,393,540     1,393,540     1,393,540      

Time-Vested RSUs Unvested and Accelerated

                     

Benefits and Perquisites:

                               

Accrued Vacation(4)

    92,308     92,308     92,308     92,308      

280G Tax Gross-up

                     
                       

Total

  $ 92,308   $ 6,833,053   $ 19,025,888   $ 20,168,888   $  
                       

(1)
For purposes of this table, Mr. Weisser's compensation for 2012 is as follows: base salary equal to $1,200,000 and a target annual bonus equal to $1,800,000.

(2)
Pursuant to Mr. Weisser's employment agreement, Mr. Weisser's termination for Cause or resignation without Good Reason entitles him to (i) unpaid base salary and (ii) accrued but unused vacation pay.

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(3)
For disclosure purposes only, we have assumed that target performance measures were achieved for performance-based awards as of December 31, 2012.

(4)
For disclosure purposes only, we have assumed that Mr. Weisser was terminated on December 31, 2012 with four weeks of accrued but unused vacation.

Mr. Andrew J. Burke

        The following table describes the potential payments upon termination of employment or a change of control of the Company for Mr. Burke as of December 31, 2012.

Executive Benefits and
Payments Upon Termination(1)
  Termination
for Cause or
Resignation
without
Good Reason($)
  Death
Disability or
Retirement($)
  Termination
without
Cause(2)($)
  Change of
Control($)
 

Compensation

                         

Severance

  $   $   $ 1,400,000   $  

Pro Rata Annual Incentive Plan Award

        700,000     700,000      

Equity Incentive Plan(3)

                         

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units

                         

2011 – 2013

        441,588     441,588      

2012 – 2014

        252,101     252,101      

Stock Options Unvested and Accelerated

        242,500     119,300      

Time-Vested RSUs Unvested and Accelerated

        240,470          

Benefits and Perquisites

                         

Accrued Vacation(4)

    53,846     53,846     53,846      
                   

Total

  $ 53,846   $ 1,930,505   $ 2,966,835   $  
                   

(1)
For purposes of this table, Mr. Burke's compensation for 2012 is as follows: base salary equal to $700,000 and a target annual bonus equal to $700,000.

(2)
Pursuant to Mr. Burke's employment offer letter dated December 4, 2001, amended August 3, 2011, if his employment is terminated under circumstances that would call for severance pay under the Company's severance program, he is entitled to the greater of (i) the standard severance benefits of the Company at the time of termination or (ii) a payment equivalent to 12 months of his then base salary, plus 12 months of his target AIP award. In addition, if the termination is not performance-related, Mr. Burke will receive his pro-rated AIP award for the year in which his employment is terminated. For disclosure purposes only, we have assumed that the termination was not performance-related. Such benefits would be contingent upon delivery of a release of any employment-related claims against the Company in a form mutually agreeable to Mr. Burke and the Company.

(3)
For disclosure purposes only, we have assumed that target performance measures were achieved for performance-based awards as of December 31, 2012.

(4)
For disclosure purposes only, we have assumed that Mr. Burke was terminated on December 31, 2012 with four weeks of accrued but unused vacation.

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Mr. Raul Padilla

        The following table describes the potential payments upon termination of employment or a change of control of the Company for Mr. Padilla as of December 31, 2012.

Executive Benefits and
Payments Upon Termination(1)
  Termination
for Cause or
Resignation
without
Good Reason($)
  Death,
Disability or
Retirement($)
  Termination
without
Cause(2)($)
  Change of
Control($)
 

Compensation

                         

Severance

  $   $   $ 1,700,000   $  

Pro Rata Annual Incentive Plan Award

        850,000     850,000      

Equity Incentive Plan(3)

                         

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units

                         

2011 – 2013

        441,588     441,588      

2012 – 2014

        252,101     252,101      

Stock Options Unvested and Accelerated

        242,500     119,300      

Time-Vested RSUs Unvested and Accelerated

        1,274,955     149,707      

Benefits and Perquisites

                         

Accrued Vacation(4)

    65,385     65,385     65,385      
                   

Total

  $ 65,385   $ 3,126,529   $ 3,578,081   $  
                   

(1)
For purposes of this table, Mr. Padilla's compensation for 2012 is as follows: base salary equal to $850,000 and a target annual bonus equal to $850,000.

(2)
Pursuant to Mr. Padilla's employment offer letter effective as of July 1, 2010, if his employment is terminated under circumstances that would call for severance pay under the Company's severance program, he is entitled to the greater of (i) the standard severance benefits of the Company at the time of termination or (ii) a payment equivalent to 12 months of his then base salary, plus 12 months of his target AIP award. In addition, if the termination is not performance-related, Mr. Padilla will receive his pro-rated AIP award for the year in which his employment is terminated. For disclosure purposes only, we have assumed that the termination was not performance-related. Such benefits would be contingent upon delivery of a release of any employment-related claims against the Company in a form mutually agreeable to Mr. Padilla and the Company.

(3)
For disclosure purposes only, we have assumed that target performance measures were achieved for performance-based awards as of December 31, 2012.

(4)
For disclosure purposes only, we have assumed that Mr. Padilla was terminated on December 31, 2012 with four weeks of accrued but unused vacation.

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Mr. Frank R. Jimenez

        The following table describes the potential payments upon termination of employment or a change of control of the Company for Mr. Jimenez as of December 31, 2012.

Executive Benefits and
Payments Upon Termination(1)
  Termination
for Cause or
Resignation
without
Good Reason($)
  Death,
Disability or
Retirement($)
  Termination
without
Cause(2)($)
  Change of
Control($)
 

Compensation

                         

Severance

  $   $   $ 875,000   $  

Pro Rata Annual Incentive Plan Award

        375,000     375,000      

Equity Incentive Plan

                         

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units

                 

Stock Options Unvested and Accelerated

                 

Time-Vested RSUs Unvested and Accelerated

        1,732,080          

Benefits and Perquisites

                         

Accrued Vacation(3)

    38,462     38,462     38,462      
                   

Total

  $ 38,462   $ 2,145,542   $ 1,288,462   $  
                   

(1)
For purposes of this table, Mr. Jimenez's compensation for 2012 is as follows: base salary equal to $500,000 and a target annual bonus equal to $375,000.

(2)
Pursuant to Mr. Jimenez's offer letter effective July 5, 2012, if his employment is terminated without "cause," he is entitled to (i) a lump sum payment equivalent to 12 months of his then base salary, plus his target AIP award and (ii) he will continue to vest in all unvested restricted stock units granted to him on July 5, 2012. In addition, if the termination is not performance-related, Mr. Jimenez will receive his pro-rated AIP award for the year in which his employment is terminated. For disclosure purposes only, we have assumed that the termination was not performance-related. Such benefits would be contingent upon delivery of a release of any employment-related claims against the Company in a form mutually agreeable to Mr. Jimenez and the Company.

(3)
For disclosure purposes only, we have assumed that Mr. Jimenez was terminated on December 31, 2012 with four weeks of accrued but unused vacation.

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Mr. Gordon Hardie

        The following table describes the potential payments upon termination of employment or a change of control of the Company for Mr. Hardie as of December 31, 2012.

Executive Benefits and
Payments Upon Termination(1)
  Termination
for Cause or
Resignation
without
Good Reason($)
  Death,
Disability or
Retirement($)
  Termination
without
Cause(2)($)
  Change of
Control($)
 

Compensation

                         

Severance

  $   $   $ 962,500   $  

Pro Rata Annual Incentive Plan Award

        412,500     412,500      

Equity Incentive Plan(3)

                         

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units 2012 – 2014

        167,395     167,395      

Stock Options Unvested and Accelerated

        113,500     37,833      

Time-Vested RSUs Unvested and Accelerated

        433,020          

Benefits and Perquisites

                         

Accrued Vacation(4)

    42,308     42,308     42,308      
                   

Total

  $ 42,308   $ 1,168,723   $ 1,622,536   $  
                   

(1)
For purposes of this table, Mr. Hardie's compensation for 2012 is as follows: base salary equal to $550,000 and a target annual bonus equal to $412,500.

(2)
Pursuant to Mr. Hardie's offer letter effective June 14, 2011, if his employment is terminated under circumstances that would call for severance pay under the Company's severance program, he is entitled to the greater of (i) the standard severance benefits of the Company at the time of termination or (ii) a payment equivalent to 12 months of his then base salary, plus his target AIP award. In addition, if the termination is not performance-related, Mr. Hardie will receive his pro-rated AIP award for the year in which his employment is terminated. For disclosure purposes only, we have assumed that the termination was not performance-related. Such benefits would be contingent upon delivery of a release of any employment-related claims against the Company in a form mutually agreeable to Mr. Hardie and the Company.

(3)
For disclosure purposes only, we have assumed that target performance measures were achieved for performance-based awards as of December 31, 2012.

(4)
For disclosure purposes only, we have assumed that Mr. Hardie was terminated on December 31, 2012 with four weeks of accrued but unused vacation.

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Additional Information Regarding Potential Payments Upon Termination of Employment or Change of Control

        Weisser Employment Agreement.    On February 7, 2013, the Company amended and restated the Employment Agreement between Bunge and Mr. Weisser. Effective June 1, 2013, Mr. Soren Schroder will succeed Mr. Weisser as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Effective June 1, 2013, Mr. Weisser will continue to be employed as the Executive Chairman of the Company until his retirement on December 31, 2013.

        Pursuant to Mr. Weisser's employment agreement, his base salary for 2012 was equal to $1.2 million and his target annual bonus was equal to 150% of his base salary. During 2013, Mr. Weisser's base salary will be equal to $1.2 million and his target bonus during his term as Chief Executive Officer will be equal to $750,000, subject to the satisfaction of certain financial performance goals and succession objectives. Mr. Weisser will also be entitled to receive an equity grant valued at $2,917,000, subject to the reasonable determination of the Compensation Committee of the satisfaction of certain performance and transition-related goals. During his term as Executive Chairman, Mr. Weisser's target bonus will be $1,050,000, subject to the satisfaction of performance and transition-related goals, and he will be entitled to receive an equity grant valued at $2,050,000, subject to negative adjustment based on the reasonable determination of the Compensation Committee of the satisfaction of performance and transition-related goals.

        In the event of Mr. Weisser's termination without Cause or his resignation for Good Reason (before a Change of Control), Mr. Weisser's severance will be equal to: (i) three times the sum of the highest base salary paid to him over the three-year period immediately prior to his termination and the average of the annual cash bonus paid over the three-year period immediately preceding his termination, payable in substantially equal monthly installments over 36 months; (ii) a lump sum equal to the target bonuses to which he was entitled for 2013 had he remained employed, which the Compensation Committee may elect to pay (A) within 30 business days following his termination date, or (B) at the same time bonuses are paid under the annual cash bonus plan generally; (iii) continuation at his own expense of health and medical insurance coverage until the earlier of (A) age 65 or (B) his eligibility for such coverage under a subsequent employer's plan; provided, however, if he elects to immediately begin his benefit under the Company's pension plan, in lieu of such continuation coverage, he shall be eligible to enroll in the Company's retiree medical plan at his own expense; (iv) immediate vesting of entitlement to receive retiree medical and life insurance coverage that the Company offers to senior executives (if any); (v) immediate vesting or satisfaction of any service requirement or performance requirement in respect of any equity-based award, and the post-employment exercise period of his outstanding stock options will be the expiration of the term of the options; (vi) any benefits due to other senior executives upon termination; and (vii) vesting in his right to the Supplemental Benefit (if applicable), payable according to the same terms set forth above. See "The Weisser SERP." As per the terms of Mr. Weisser's amended employment agreement, upon his termination of employment on December 31, 2013, he will receive the severance and other benefits as provided under his prior employment agreement, dated as of December 31, 2008, for termination without Cause or for Good Reason, except that the post-employment exercise period of each of his outstanding options will be the expiration of the original maximum term of the option, and the aggregate value of his tax-qualified and nontax-qualified defined benefit pension, expressed as a single-life annuity, will be $1,200,000 annually.

        If Mr. Weisser resigns for Good Reason or is terminated without Cause during a Change of Control Period, (a) he is entitled to the same severance benefit as set forth in the preceding paragraph (except that the determination of his annual bonus in clause (i) shall be based on his target annual bonus in effect at the time of his termination) and (b), if he resigns his employment for any reason during the Change of Control Period, he will be entitled to receive the Supplemental Benefit.

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        If Mr. Weisser terminates his employment due to Disability, he is entitled to a disability benefit equal to (i) his target cash bonuses due for the year in which such Disability occurs, and (ii) his Supplemental Benefit.

        If Mr. Weisser's employment terminates due to his death, (i) his estate is entitled to a death benefit equal to his target cash bonuses due for the year in which his death occurs and (ii), if he dies prior to commencement of his Supplemental Benefit, his surviving spouse will receive a survivor's benefit equal to the pension that would have been paid had Mr. Weisser retired on the date of his death.

        As a condition to Mr. Weisser's receiving the severance benefits referenced in the table above, he is bound by the terms of the non-competition and non-solicitation provisions in his employment agreement for the period of 18 months from the date of his termination of employment for any reason and by the terms of a confidentiality provision indefinitely. He must also execute and deliver a general mutual release of claims against the Company and its subsidiaries.

        Mr. Weisser's employment agreement also contains a "gross-up" provision pursuant to Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code. If any of the payments or benefits provided to Mr. Weisser in connection with a Change of Control subject him to the excise tax imposed under Section 4999 of the Code, the Company must make a gross-up payment to him which will result in Mr. Weisser receiving the net amount that he is entitled to receive, after the deduction of all applicable taxes.

        The following definitions are provided in Mr. Weisser's employment agreement for certain of the terms used in this description:

        "Cause" means a termination of Mr. Weisser's employment by the Company for any of the following reasons: (a) any act or omission that constitutes a material breach by him of the agreement; (b) his willful and continued failure or refusal to substantially perform his duties; (c) his willful and material violation of any law or regulation applicable to the Company and its subsidiaries, or his conviction of, or a plea of nolo contendere to, a felony, or any willful perpetration by him of a common law fraud; or (d) any other willful misconduct by Mr. Weisser that is materially injurious to the financial condition, business or reputation of, or is otherwise materially injurious to, any member of the Company and its subsidiaries.

        "Good Reason" means a resignation by Mr. Weisser for any of the following reasons: (a) a failure by the Company to pay material compensation due and payable to him; (b) a material diminution of his authority, responsibilities or positions under the agreement; (c) the occurrence of acts or conduct by the Company or its representatives that prevent or substantially hinder him from performing his duties or responsibilities; or (d) if immediately prior to the Change of Control Period, Mr. Weisser's principal place of employment is located within the metropolitan New York area, any relocation during the Change of Control Period of his principal place of employment to a location outside of the metropolitan New York area.

        "Disability" means a physical or mental disability or infirmity, as determined by a physician of recognized standing selected by the Company, that prevents (or, in the opinion of such physician, is reasonably expected to prevent) the normal performance of duties as an employee of the Company for any continuous period of 180 days or for 180 days during any one 12-month period.

        "Change of Control" means the occurrence of any of the following events: (a) any person (within the meaning of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing 35% or more of the common shares of the Company then outstanding; (b) a failure for any reason of the individuals who were directors on the effective date of the agreement to constitute at least a majority the Board of Directors; or (c) consummation after approval by the shareholders of the Company of either (i) a plan of complete

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liquidation or dissolution of the Company or (ii) a merger, amalgamation or consolidation of the Company with any other corporation, the issuance of voting securities of the Company in connection with a merger, amalgamation or consolidation of the Company, a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company or the acquisition of assets of another corporation (each, a "Business Combination"), unless, in each case of a Business Combination, immediately following such Business Combination, all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners of the Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to such Business Combination beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the then outstanding shares of common stock and more than 50% of the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case may be, of the entity resulting from such Business Combination (including, without limitation, an entity which as a result of such transaction owns the Company or all or substantially all of the Company's assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries) in substantially the same proportions as their ownership, immediately prior to such Business Combination, of the Common Stock.

        "Change of Control Period" means the period beginning on the date of the Change of Control and ending 30 months later, and can include the 12-month period immediately preceding such Change of Control, if Mr. Weisser is terminated without Cause during this 12-month period prior to such Change of Control and there is a reasonable basis to conclude such termination was at the request or direction of the person acquiring the Company.

        Equity Acceleration Under the Equity Incentive Plans.    Under the Equity Incentive Plan and the 2001 Equity Incentive Plan, an individual's equity award will be subject to the following treatment upon a termination of employment or a Change of Control (except as otherwise provided under an individual award agreement):

        For all terminations of employment other than for Cause or voluntary resignation, all performance-based and non-performance-based restricted stock unit awards vest pro rata through the date of termination (though performance-based units remain subject to satisfaction of the applicable performance goals). In the event of a Change of Control, the 2001 Equity Incentive Plan provides that all unvested equity awards vest immediately prior to such Change of Control unless the Compensation Committee determines otherwise. The definitions of Cause and Change of Control are substantially similar to the definition under the Weisser Employment Agreement. Under the 2001 Equity Incentive Plan and the Equity Incentive Plan, disability has the same meaning as under the Company long-term disability plan for all awards except incentive stock options, for which disability means permanent and total disability within the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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SHARE OWNERSHIP OF DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

        The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common shares by each member of our Board, each executive officer and our directors and executive officers as a group as of March 1, 2013, based on 146,572,289 shares issued and outstanding.

        All holders of our common shares are entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted to a vote of holders of common shares and the voting rights attached to common shares held by our directors, executive officers or major shareholders do not differ from those that attach to common shares held by any other holder.

        Under Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act, "beneficial ownership" includes shares for which the individual, directly or indirectly, has or shares voting or investment power, whether or not the shares are held for the individual's benefit.

 
  Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership  
 
  (Number of Shares)  
Beneficial Owner
  Direct or
Indirect(1)
  Voting or
Investment
Power(2)
  Right to
Acquire(3)
  Percent
of Class
 

Alberto Weisser

    170,136         1,008,170     *  

Ernest G. Bachrach

    28,001         37,153 (4)   *  

Enrique H. Boilini

    28,001         25,400     *  

Francis Coppinger

    27,835     717,642 (5)   27,057 (6)   *  

Bernard de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais

    328,644     3 (7)   25,400     *  

William Engels

    4,486         18,200     *  

Andrew Ferrier

                *  

James T. Hackett

                *  

Kathleen Hyle

                *  

L. Patrick Lupo

    6,601         13,000     *  

Andrew J. Burke

    23,181         135,596     *  

Gordon Hardie

    1,947         8,334     *  

Frank R. Jimenez

                *  

Raul Padilla

    42,462         137,081     *  

D. Benedict Pearcy

    1,967         74,717     *  

Vicente Teixeira

    11,679         63,915     *  

All directors and executive officers as a group (16 persons)

    674,940     717,645     1,574,023     1.97 %

*
Less than 1%.

(1)
These shares are held individually or jointly with others, or in the name of a bank, broker or nominee for the individual's account or in a family trust.

(2)
This column includes other shares over which directors and executive officers have or share voting or investment power, including shares directly owned by certain relatives with whom they are presumed to share voting and/or investment power.

(3)
This column includes: (i) shares which directors and executive officers have a right to acquire through the exercise of stock options granted under Bunge's Non Employee Directors Equity Incentive Plans and the Equity Incentive Plans, respectively, that have vested or will vest within 60 days of March 1, 2013, (ii) restricted stock units and dividend equivalent payments for which shares are issuable within sixty (60) days of March 1, 2013, but are mandatorily deferred in accordance with the terms and conditions of these awards and (iii) shares underlying hypothetical

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(4)
Includes 11,753 shares underlying hypothetical share units held under the Non Employee Directors Deferred Compensation Plan, which he has elected to receive in the form of common shares.

(5)
Includes 2,563 common shares held by his wife and 715,079 common shares held by a company owned by his wife.

(6)
Includes 1,657 shares underlying hypothetical share units held under the Non Employee Directors Deferred Compensation Plan.

(7)
Includes 3 common shares held by his wife.

        The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common shares by persons or groups known to Bunge to be beneficial owners of more than 5% of our issued and outstanding common shares.

Beneficial Owner
  Number of Common
Shares Beneficially Owned
  Percentage of Common
Shares Outstanding on
December 31, 2012
 

FMR LLC(1)

    9,979,130     6.811 %

(1)
Based on information filed with the SEC on Schedule 13G on February 14, 2013: (i) FMR LLC reported beneficial ownership of 9,979,130 shares, sole voting power as to 325,963 of the shares, and sole dispositive power as to 9,979,130 of the shares, (ii) Fidelity Management & Research Company, or Fidelity, reported beneficial ownership of 9,265,153 shares, and Edward C. Johnson 3d and FMR LLC, through its control of Fidelity, each has sole dispositive power as to 9,265,153 of the shares, (iii) Strategic Advisers, Inc., through FMR LLC, reported beneficial ownership of 248 of the shares, (iv) Pyramis Global Advisors, LLC, or PGALLC, reported beneficial ownership of 172,000 of the shares, and Edward C. Johnson 3d and FMR LLC, through its control of PGALLC, each has sole voting power as to 103,100 of the shares and sole dispositive power as to 172,000 of the shares, (v) Pyramis Global Advisors Trust Company, or PGATC, reported beneficial ownership of 474,129 of the shares, and Edward C. Johnson 3d and FMR LLC, through its control of PGATC, each has sole voting power as to 154,829 of the shares and sole dispositive power as to 474,129 of the shares, and (vi) FIL Limited reported beneficial ownership of 67,600 of the shares. The principal business address of FMR is 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02109.

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AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT

        Bunge's Audit Committee is composed of four independent directors, all of whom are financially literate. In addition, Bunge's Board has determined that each of Mr. de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais, Mr. Boilini, Mr. Engels and Ms. Hyle qualifies as an audit committee financial expert as defined under Item 407 of Regulation S-K of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Audit Committee operates under a written charter, which reflects NYSE listing standards and Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements regarding audit committees. A copy of the charter is available on Bunge's website at www.bunge.com.

        The Audit Committee's primary role is to assist the Board in fulfilling its responsibility for oversight of (1) the quality and integrity of Bunge's financial statements and related disclosures, (2) Bunge's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, (3) Bunge's independent auditors' qualifications, independence and performance and (4) the performance of Bunge's internal audit and control functions.

        Bunge's management is responsible for the preparation of its financial statements, its financial reporting process and its system of internal controls. Bunge's independent auditors are responsible for performing an audit of the financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and issuing an opinion as to the conformity of those audited financial statements to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Audit Committee monitors and oversees these processes.

        The Audit Committee has adopted a policy designed to increase its oversight of Bunge's independent auditor. Under the policy, the Audit Committee approves all audit, audit-related services, tax services and other services provided by the independent auditor. In addition, any services provided by the independent auditor that are not specifically included within the scope of the audit must be pre-approved by the Audit Committee in advance of any engagement. The Audit Committee's charter also ensures that the independent auditor discusses with the Audit Committee important issues such as internal controls, critical accounting policies, instances of fraud and the consistency and appropriateness of Bunge's accounting policies and practices.

        The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed with management and Deloitte & Touche LLP, Bunge's independent auditors, the audited financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012. In addition, the Audit Committee met regularly with management and Deloitte & Touche LLP to discuss the results of their evaluations of Bunge's internal controls and the overall quality of Bunge's financial reporting. The Audit Committee has also discussed with Deloitte & Touche LLP the matters required to be discussed by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61 (Communication with Audit Committees) as amended, as adopted by the PCAOB in Rule 3200T. In addition, the Audit Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from Deloitte & Touche LLP required by the applicable requirements of the PCAOB regarding Deloitte & Touche LLP's communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence and has discussed with them their independence from Bunge and its management. The Audit Committee also considered whether the non-audit services provided by Deloitte & Touche LLP to Bunge during 2012 were compatible with their independence as auditors.

        Based on these reviews and discussions, the Audit Committee has recommended to the Board, and the Board has approved, the inclusion of the audited financial statements in Bunge's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Members of the Audit Committee

Bernard de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais, Chairman
Enrique H. Boilini
William Engels
Kathleen Hyle

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PROPOSAL 2
APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZATION
OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD TO DETERMINE
THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' FEES

General

        Our Board has recommended and asks that you appoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013 and authorize the Audit Committee of the Board to determine the independent auditors' fees. You would be so acting based on the recommendation of our audit committee. Pursuant to Bermuda law and our bye-laws, an auditor is appointed at the annual general meeting or at a subsequent general meeting in each year and shall hold office until a successor is appointed.

        The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast on the proposal is required to make such appointment. If you do not appoint Deloitte & Touche LLP, our Board will reconsider its selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP and make a new proposal for independent auditors.

        Deloitte & Touche LLP, the member firms of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, and their respective affiliates (collectively, the "Deloitte Entities") have audited our annual financial statements since our 1996 fiscal year.

        Representatives of the Deloitte Entities are expected to be present at the Annual General Meeting and will have the opportunity to make a statement if they desire to do so. We also expect that they will be available to respond to questions.


Fees

        The chart below sets forth the aggregate fees for professional services rendered by the Deloitte Entities for services performed in each of 2012 and 2011, and breaks down these amounts by category of service:

 
  2012   2011  

Audit Fees

  $ 13,910,000   $ 12,727,000  

Audit-Related Fees

    562,000     479,000  

Tax Fees

    189,000     237,000  

All Other Fees

    0     0  
           

Total

  $ 14,661,000   $ 13,443,000  
           


Audit Fees

        Audit fees are fees billed for the audit of our annual consolidated financial statements, the audit of management's assessment on internal control over financial reporting and the reviews of our quarterly financial statements. Additionally, audit fees include comfort letters, statutory audits, consents and other services related to SEC matters.


Audit-Related Fees

        For 2012 and 2011, audit-related fees principally included fees for accounting consultation related to certain merger and acquisition activities and statutory attestation services in Argentina.

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Tax Fees

        Tax fees in 2012 and 2011 primarily related to tax compliance services. Tax compliance services are services rendered based upon facts already in existence or transactions that have already occurred to document, compute and review amounts to be included in tax filings.


All Other Fees

        No fees were paid to the Deloitte Entities in 2012 and 2011 for any other professional services.


Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

        The Audit Committee approves all audit services, audit related services, tax services and other services provided by Deloitte & Touche LLP. Any services provided by Deloitte & Touche LLP that are not specifically included within the scope of the audit must be pre-approved by the Audit Committee in advance of any engagement.

        In making its recommendation to appoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013, the Audit Committee has considered whether the services provided by Deloitte & Touche LLP are compatible with maintaining the independence of Deloitte & Touche LLP and has determined that such services do not interfere with Deloitte & Touche LLP's independence.


RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD

        Our Board recommends that, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, you vote FOR the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as our independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013 and the authorization of the Audit Committee of the Board to determine the independent auditors' fees.

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PROPOSAL 3
ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION

        Pursuant to the rules of the SEC, Bunge is required to provide shareholders with a non-binding advisory "say-on-pay" vote to approve the compensation of our Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the Compensation Discussion & Analysis ("CD&A"), related compensation disclosure tables and narrative disclosures of this proxy statement. The Board recognizes the importance of our shareholders' opportunity to cast an advisory say-on-pay vote as a means of expressing views regarding the compensation of our Named Executive Officers. Based upon the outcome of our 2011 say-on-pay frequency vote, we intend to hold an annual advisory say-on-pay vote until the next say-on-pay frequency vote, which, in accordance with applicable law, will occur no later than our 2017 Annual General Meeting.

        Bunge's compensation philosophy is to pay for performance, support Bunge's business goals, align the interests of management and our shareholders and offer competitive compensation arrangements to attract, retain and motivate high-caliber executives. In the CD&A, we have provided shareholders with a description of our executive compensation program, including the philosophy underpinning the program, the individual elements of the compensation program, and how our compensation program is administered. Our executive compensation program consists of elements designed to complement each other and reward achievement of short-term and long-term objectives by linking compensation to key performance metrics. We have chosen the selected metrics to align executive compensation to the achievement of strong financial performance and the creation of shareholder value. Our Compensation Committee regularly reviews our executive compensation program to ensure alignment with our business strategy and compensation philosophy. Additionally, our executive compensation program has been designed to appropriately balance risks and rewards and discourage excessive risk taking by our executives.

        For the reasons highlighted above, and more fully discussed in the CD&A, the Board unanimously recommends a vote for the following resolution:

        "RESOLVED, that the shareholders approve the compensation of the Named Executive Officers as disclosed pursuant to Item 402 of Regulation S-K, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the accompanying compensation tables and related narrative disclosure in this Proxy Statement."

        You may vote "for" or "against" this proposal, or you may abstain from voting. Although the vote on this Proposal 3 is advisory and non-binding, the Compensation Committee and the Board will review the voting results on the proposal and will consider shareholder views in connection with our executive compensation program.


RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD

        Our Board recommends that shareholders vote FOR the approval of the non-binding advisory vote to approve Named Executive Officer compensation.

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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Loans to Directors and Executive Officers

        We have no outstanding loans to any director. In addition, we are in compliance with the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 prohibiting certain loans to directors and executive officers.


Transactions with Mutual Investment Limited and its Subsidiaries

        Prior to our initial public offering in 2001, we entered into an administrative services agreement with Mutual Investment Limited, our former parent company prior to our initial public offering, under which we provide corporate and administrative services to it, including financial, legal, tax, accounting, human resources administration, insurance, employee benefits plans administration, corporate communications and management information system services. The agreement has a quarterly term that is automatically renewable unless terminated by either party. Mutual Investment Limited pays us for the services rendered on a quarterly basis based on our direct and indirect costs of providing the services. Messrs. de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais, Coppinger and Engels, directors of Bunge Limited, are directors of Mutual Investment Limited. In 2012, Mutual Investment Limited paid us approximately $65,000 under this agreement.


Other Relationships

        We purchase agricultural commodities and other products and services used in our operations in the normal course of business from many suppliers and sell agricultural commodities and fertilizer products to many customers, including companies that are affiliated with some of our non-management directors or their immediate family members. All of these transactions have been in the ordinary course of business and on arms' length business terms based on market prices. In 2012, none of these transactions were significant, either individually or in the aggregate, to Bunge or our directors personally. Further, all such transactions fell below the thresholds set forth in the categorical standards for director independence set forth in this proxy statement.


Policy for the Review and Approval of Related Person Transactions

        Our Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee has adopted a written policy for the review and approval of related person transactions. The policy is designed to operate in conjunction with and as a supplement to the provisions of our Code of Ethics.

        Under the policy, our Legal Department will review all actual and proposed related person transactions presented to or identified by it and then present any transaction in which a related person is reasonably likely to have a direct or indirect material interest to the Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee for review and approval or ratification. In determining whether to approve or ratify a related person transaction, the Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee will consider all the available and relevant facts and circumstances, including, but not limited to, (a) whether the transaction was the product of fair dealing, (b) the terms of the transaction and whether similar terms would have been obtained from an arms' length transaction with a third party and (c) the availability of other sources for comparable products or services. The policy also identifies certain types of transactions that our Board has identified as not involving a direct or indirect material interest and are, therefore, not considered related person transactions for purposes of the policy.

        The policy requires that our Legal Department implement certain procedures for the purpose of obtaining information with respect to related person transactions. These procedures include, among other things, (a) informing, on a periodic basis, our directors, executive officers and nominees for director or executive officer of the requirement for directors and executive officers to present possible

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related person transactions to the Legal Department for review, (b) reviewing questionnaires completed by directors, executive officers and nominees for director and executive officer designed to elicit information about possible related person transactions, (c) developing a list of related persons to assist in identifying related person transactions and (d) reviewing information gathered from the books and records of Bunge Limited and its operating subsidiaries to identify possible related person transactions.

        For purposes of the policy, the terms "related person" and "transaction" have the meaning contained in Item 404 of Regulation S-K.


SECTION 16(A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE

        Bunge is subject to the SEC reporting requirements applicable to U.S. domestic public companies, and its executive officers, directors and certain persons who own ten percent of its common shares are obligated by Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act to file reports of their ownership of Bunge's common shares with the SEC and to furnish Bunge with copies of the reports.

        Based solely upon a review of copies of reports filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, or written representations from persons required to file such reports, we believe that all filings required to be made were timely made in accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act.


SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR THE 2014 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
OF SHAREHOLDERS

        To be considered for inclusion in Bunge's proxy statement for the 2014 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, presently anticipated to be held on May 23, 2014, shareholder proposals must be received by Bunge no later than December 13, 2013. In order to be included in Bunge sponsored proxy materials, shareholder proposals will need to comply with the SEC's Rule 14a-8. If you do not comply with Rule 14a-8, we will not be required to include the proposal in the proxy statement and the proxy card we will mail to our shareholders. Shareholder proposals should be sent to Bunge's Secretary at Bunge Limited, 50 Main Street, White Plains, New York 10606, U.S.A., Attention: Secretary.

        Shareholders may also make proposals that are not intended to be included in Bunge's proxy statement for the 2014 Annual General Meeting pursuant to our bye-laws. Nomination of candidates for election to the Board or other business may be proposed to be brought before the 2014 Annual General Meeting by any person who is a registered shareholder on the date of the giving of the notice of such proposals and on the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to receive notice of and vote at the 2014 Annual General Meeting. Notice must be given in writing and in proper form in accordance with our bye-laws to the Secretary of Bunge at Bunge's registered office at Bunge Limited, Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda, with a copy to us at 50 Main Street, White Plains, New York 10606, U.S.A., Attention: Secretary, not later than December 13, 2013.

        In addition, shareholders may submit proposals on matters appropriate for shareholder action at the 2013 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in accordance with Sections 79 and 80 of the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda. To properly submit such a proposal, either at least 100 shareholders or any number of shareholders who represent at least 5% of the total voting rights of our voting shares must notify us in writing of their intent to submit a proposal. In accordance with Bermuda law, any such shareholder proposal to be voted on at the 2013 Annual General Meeting and at future annual general meetings must be received by us no later than six weeks prior to the annual general meeting date. Please deliver any such proposal to Bunge Limited, Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda, Attention: Secretary, with a copy to us at 50 Main Street, White Plains, New York 10606, U.S.A., Attention: Secretary.

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DIRECTIONS TO ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

        The Annual General Meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, on May 24, 2013 at the Sofitel Hotel, 45 West 44th Street, New York City. The telephone number is (212) 354-8844 and the fax number is (212) 354-2480.


UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION REPORTS

        A copy of our 2012 Annual Report, which includes our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, as filed with the SEC, is enclosed with these proxy materials. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K is also available to shareholders free of charge on our website at www.bunge.com under the captions "Investors—SEC Filings" or by writing to us at 50 Main Street, White Plains, New York 10606, U.S.A., Attention: Investor Relations.


NOTICE OF INTERNET AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS

        Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual General Meeting to be held on May 24, 2013.

        Bunge Limited's 2013 Proxy Statement is available at www.bunge.com/2013proxy.pdf and our 2012 Annual Report is available at www.bunge.com/2012AR.pdf.


OTHER MATTERS

        We know of no other business that will be brought before the Annual General Meeting. If any other matter or any proposal should be properly presented and should properly come before the meeting for action, the persons named in the accompanying proxy will vote upon such proposal at their discretion and in accordance with their best judgment.

        By order of the Board of Directors.


 

 

 
   
LOGO

 

 

Frank R. Jimenez
Secretary

April 12, 2013

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APPENDIX A

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE GUIDELINES

        The Board has adopted these guidelines to reflect the Company's commitment to good corporate governance and to comply with New York Stock Exchange rules and other legal requirements. In furtherance of these goals, the Board has also adopted a Code of Ethics, policies and procedures on securities trading compliance and written charters for each of its Board committees. The Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee will periodically review these guidelines and propose modifications to the Board for consideration as appropriate.


I. Director Responsibilities

        The business affairs of the Company are managed under the direction of the Board, which represents and is accountable to the shareholders of the Company. The Board's responsibilities include regularly evaluating the strategic direction of the Company, management's policies and the effectiveness with which management implements its policies and overseeing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

        The basic responsibility of the directors is to act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Company and to exercise the care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances. In discharging that obligation, the directors should inform themselves of all relevant information reasonably available to them. In forming their judgment, directors are entitled to rely in good faith on the accuracy of the records of the corporation and the information, opinions, reports or statements presented to them by the Company's officers, employees, Board committees, outside advisors and auditors, but the final decision must be made by the directors themselves.

        The Board will appoint the Chairman of the Board who can be an employee of the Company or its subsidiaries.

        The Board may determine to separate or combine the positions of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer based on what it deems to be in the best interest of the Company at any given point in time.

        The Chairman will chair all regular sessions of the Board as provided in the Company's Bye-laws.

        If the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer are the same person, or in such other circumstances as the Board considers advisable, the non-management directors will annually elect an independent director to serve in a lead capacity. Although annually elected, the Lead Independent Director is generally expected to serve for more than one year. The Lead Independent Director shall also serve as Deputy Chairman for so long as such position is mandated in the Company's Bye-laws.

        The specific responsibilities of the Lead Independent Director are as follows. Additionally, the Lead Independent Director may have such other duties and responsibilities as the Board may determine from time to time.

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        Directors are expected to prepare for and use reasonable efforts to participate in all Board meetings and meetings of committees on which they serve. The Board and each committee will meet as frequently as necessary to properly discharge their responsibilities, provided that the Board shall meet at least five times per year.

        Each director is free to suggest the inclusion of items on the agenda for the Board meeting and each committee meeting, but it is the Chairman of the Board (with input from the Lead Independent Director as provided above, and the Chief Executive Officer, as appropriate) and the Chair of each committee who will set the final agenda for any meeting. The final agenda of the Board and each committee meeting will be circulated to all Board members prior to the meetings. The Chairman of the Board shall receive copies of all committee notices, agendas and minutes at the same time, and in the same manner, as the members of each committee.

        Information and data that are important to the Board's understanding of the business to be conducted at a Board or committee meeting should, to the extent practicable, be distributed in writing to the directors sufficiently in advance of the meeting to permit meaningful review, and directors are expected to review the provided materials in advance of each meeting.

        In addition, it is the policy of the Board that the directors attend the Annual General Meeting of the Company's shareholders.

        The non-management directors shall meet without management directors at regularly scheduled executive sessions and at such other times as they deem appropriate. The Lead Independent Director will preside at these meetings.

        To facilitate the ability of interested persons to communicate with and make their concerns known to the non-management directors and of shareholders to communicate with the Board, the Board has established an electronic mailing address and a physical mailing address to which such communications may be sent. These addresses will be disclosed on the Company's website.

        As a general rule, management will speak on behalf of the Company. Comments and other statements from the entire Board, if appropriate, will generally be made by the Chief Executive Officer and/or Chairman, as appropriate. It is suggested that, in normal circumstances, each director refer all inquiries from third parties to management.

        Prior to any Board discussion or decision related to any matter that potentially affects a director's personal, business or professional interests, that director should (i) disclose the existence of the potential conflict of interest to the Chairman of the Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee, or to the Lead Independent Director if the Chairman of the Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee has the potential conflict, and (ii) recuse himself or herself from any Board or Committee discussion or vote related to the matter. A director may be required to tender his or her resignation in the event there is a substantial conflict of interest between the director and the Company and such conflict cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the Board.

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II. Composition and Selection of the Board

        The number of directors that constitutes the Board shall be fixed from time to time pursuant to the requirements of the Company's Bye-laws. The Board will assess its size from time to time to determine whether it continues to be appropriate.

        It is the policy of the Board that the Board at all times reflect the following criteria:

        The Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee will recommend director nominees to the Board in accordance with the policies and principles in its Charter and in these Guidelines. The invitation to stand for election to the Board shall be extended by the Chairman of the Board on behalf of the Board.

        The Board will have a substantial majority of directors who meet the requirements for independence required by the New York Stock Exchange for listed U.S. companies.

        Whether directors are independent will be reviewed annually in connection with the preparation of the Company's proxy statement. The Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee as well as the Board will review commercial and other relationships between directors and the Company to make a determination regarding the independence of each of the directors, but the final independence determination will be made by the Board after due deliberation. The Board has established categorical standards to assist it in making such determinations. Such standards are set forth in Annex A hereto. Each independent director is expected to notify the Chair of the Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee, as soon as reasonably practicable, if his or her personal circumstances change in a manner that may affect the Board's evaluation of such director's independence.

        Directors must inform the Chairman of the Board and the Chair of the Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee in advance of accepting an invitation to serve on another public company board.

        No director may sit on the board of, or beneficially own more than 1% of the outstanding equity securities of (other than through mutual funds or similar non-discretionary, undirected arrangements), any of the Company's competitors in its principal lines of business.

        Directors must comply with the terms of the Company's Policies Regarding Pre-Clearance of Securities Trades and Use of Derivative Securities and the Company's Corporate Policy and Procedure on Insider Trading in connection with any proposed transaction in Company securities.

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competitors in its principal lines of business shall submit their resignation from the Board to the Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee who may choose (1) to accept such resignation or (2) to submit such resignation for consideration by the Board, with any decision by the Board requiring a two-thirds super-majority vote.

        The Board has not established any term limits to an individual's membership on the Board. No director having attained the age of 70 shall be nominated for re-election or re-appointment to the Board.


III. Board Committees

        The Board will have at all times an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee, a Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee, a Finance and Risk Policy Committee and any other committee the Board deems appropriate. All of the members of the committees will meet the criteria for independence set forth above and will be appointed by the Board. The Board will also appoint the Chair of each committee.

        The Board will annually review committee assignments and will consider the rotation of committee chairs and members with a view toward balancing the benefits derived from continuity against the benefits derived from the diversity of experience and viewpoints of the various directors.

        The Board has adopted written charters setting forth the purposes, goals and responsibilities of each of the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee, the Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee and the Finance and Risk Policy Committee, and will adopt such charters for any other committees that the Board deems appropriate. Each committee charter will also address qualifications for committee membership, procedures for committee member appointment and removal, committee structure and operations and committee reporting to the Board.


IV. Director Access to Officers, Employees and Independent Advisors

        Directors will have full and unrestricted access to officers and employees of the Company at reasonable times and with reasonable notice and in a manner that will not unreasonably affect the performance by these officers or employees of their duties and responsibilities and that will not undermine management's oversight responsibility.

        The Board and each committee have the power to hire legal, financial or other advisors, as they may deem necessary, as set forth in each committee's charter. Each committee that hires a legal, financial or other advisor shall promptly notify the Board of such hiring. The Company will provide sufficient funding to the Board and to each committee, as determined by the Board and each of its committees, to exercise their functions and provide compensation for the services of their advisors and, in the case of the Audit Committee, independent auditors.


V. Director Orientation and Continuing Education

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appropriate to familiarize new directors with the Company's business, its strategic plans, its significant financial, accounting and risk management issues and its compliance programs as well as their fiduciary duties and responsibilities as directors. All other directors are also invited to attend orientation initiatives.

        The Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee and members of senior management of the Company as well as appropriate outside advisors will periodically report to the Board on any significant developments in the law and practice of corporate governance and other matters relating to the duties and responsibilities of directors in general.


VI. Director Compensation

        The Compensation Committee will annually review and recommend, and the Board will approve, the form and amount of director compensation. It is the Company's policy that a significant portion of director compensation be in the form of Company shares or equity-based awards. The Board will consider that directors' independence may be jeopardized if director compensation and perquisites exceed customary levels, if the Company makes substantial charitable contributions to organizations with which a director is affiliated, or if the Company enters into consulting contracts with (or provides other indirect forms of compensation to) a director or an organization with which the director is affiliated.

        The Board believes that director stock ownership helps to align the interests of directors with those of the Company's shareholders. Within five years of May 27, 2005 (or for new directors within five years of becoming a director), each non-employee director is expected to own common shares of the Company (including restricted stock units under the Company's deferred compensation plan for non-employee directors and 50% of the value of vested, in-the-money stock options) having a market value of at least four times the annual retainer fee paid by the Company to its non-employee directors.


VII. Chief Executive Officer Evaluation and Management Succession

        The Compensation Committee shall review and approve corporate goals and objectives relevant to the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer, evaluate the Chief Executive Officer's performance in light of those goals and objectives and set the Chief Executive Officer's compensation level based on this evaluation, in each case after obtaining the views of the other Board members and after reviewing its evaluation with the Board. The Compensation Committee will inform the Board of its decisions with respect to the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer and the direct reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

        The Board will review at least annually succession planning for the Chief Executive Officer. The Board will work with the Compensation Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee to evaluate and, as necessary, nominate successors to the Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer should at all times make available his or her recommendations and evaluations of potential successors to his or her own and other senior management positions, including in the event of an unexpected emergency, along with a review of any development plans recommended for such individuals.


VIII. Annual Performance Evaluation

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could be made. The final Board and committee evaluations will be discussed with the Board following their completion.


IX. Director Insurance, Indemnification and Exculpation

        The Company intends to, and the directors shall be entitled to have the Company, purchase reasonable directors' and officers' liability insurance on behalf of the directors to the extent reasonably available and in amounts to be approved by the Board. In addition, the directors will receive the benefits of indemnification provided by the Company's Memorandum of Association and Bye-laws.

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Annex A

CATEGORICAL STANDARDS OF DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

        In order to qualify as independent, the Board must determine that a director has no material relationship with Bunge.

        (1)   A director will not be independent if:

        (2)   In addition, in order to assist it in determining what constitutes a material relationship, the Board has adopted the following categorical standards for relationships that, subject to paragraph (1) above, will not be deemed to impair a director's independence:

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        For purposes of these standards, immediate family members include a director's spouse, parents, children, siblings, mothers- and fathers-in-law, sons- and daughters-in-law, brothers- and sisters-in-law, and anyone (other than domestic employees) who shares the director's home. However, when applying the three-year look back provisions in the categories set forth above, individuals who are no longer immediate family members as a result of legal separation or divorce or those who have died or become incapacitated are not included.

        For relationships not covered by the foregoing standards, the determination of whether the relationship is material or not, and therefore whether the director would be independent or not, shall be made by the directors who satisfy the above independence standards. The Board's determination of each director's independence will be disclosed annually in Bunge's proxy statement.

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C Using a black ink pen, mark your votes with an X as shown in this example. Please do not write outside the designated areas. X 01MGKE 1 U P X + Annual Meeting Proxy Card . Authorized Signatures — This section must be completed for your vote to be counted. — Date and Sign Below Signature of Shareholder(s) — please sign YOUR name exactly as imprinted (do not print). THIS PROXY CARD IS VALID ONLY WHEN SIGNED AND DATED. NOTE: If acting as officer, attorney, executor, trustee, or in representative capacity, sign name and title. If shares are held jointly, EACH holder should sign. PLEASE MARK, DATE, SIGN AND RETURN THIS PROXY. Signature 1 — Please keep signature within the box. Signature 2 — Please keep signature within the box. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) — Please print date below. + B A Proposals — The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR proposals 1, 2 and 3. For Against Abstain 2. To appoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as Bunge Limited’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013 and to authorize the audit committee of the Board of Directors to determine the independent auditors’ fees. 4. For any other matter properly coming before the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, this proxy will be voted at the discretion of the proxy holder. For Against Abstain 3. Advisory vote to approve executive compensation. THIS PROXY CARD IS VALID ONLY WHEN SIGNED AND DATED Change of Address — Please print new address below. Comments — Please print your comments below. 1. To elect the four nominees listed below as Class I Directors. IMPORTANT ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION 1a - Bernard de La Tour d’Auvergne Lauraguais 1d - Soren Schroder 1b - William Engels 1c - L. Patrick Lupo For Against Abstain For Against Abstain For Against Abstain MMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000004 MR A SAMPLE DESIGNATION (IF ANY) ADD 1 ADD 2 ADD 3 ADD 4 ADD 5 ADD 6 ENDORSEMENT_LINE______________ SACKPACK_____________ 1234 5678 9012 345 MMMMMMM 1 6 1 7 0 3 1 MR A SAMPLE (THIS AREA IS SET UP TO ACCOMMODATE 140 CHARACTERS) MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MMMMMMMMM C 1234567890 J N T C123456789 Admission Ticket qIF YOU HAVE NOT VOTED VIA THE INTERNET OR TELEPHONE, FOLD ALONG THE PERFORATION, DETACH AND RETURN THE BOTTOM PORTION IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE.q Electronic Voting Instructions Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Instead of mailing your proxy, you may choose one of the voting methods outlined below to vote your proxy. VALIDATION DETAILS ARE LOCATED BELOW IN THE TITLE BAR. Proxies submitted by the Internet or telephone must be received by 1:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on May 23, 2013. Vote by Internet • Go to www.investorvote.com/BG • Or scan the QR code with your smartphone • Follow the steps outlined on the secure website Vote by telephone • Call toll free 1-800-652-VOTE (8683) within the USA, US territories & Canada on a touch tone telephone • Follow the instructions provided by the recorded message

 


. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS MAY 24, 2013 THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BUNGE LIMITED The undersigned holder(s) of common shares of Bunge Limited hereby appoint Alberto Weisser or, failing him, Andrew J. Burke or, failing him, Frank R. Jimenez, or failing him, Carla Heiss, as my/our proxy to vote on my/our behalf at the annual general meeting of shareholders of Bunge Limited to be held on the 24th day of May 2013, at 10:00 A.M., Eastern time, and at any adjournment or postponement thereof. I/We revoke all previous proxies and acknowledge receipt of the notice of the annual general meeting of shareholders and the proxy statement. The common shares represented by this proxy are held as of March 28, 2013, and shall be voted in the manner set forth on the reverse side hereof. Please vote via the Internet or telephone, or complete, sign and date the reverse side of this proxy and return it in the postage pre-paid (if mailed in the United States) envelope we have provided or return it to Bunge Limited c/o Computershare Investor Services, PO Box 43101, Providence RI 02940, so that it is received BY NO LATER THAN 11:59 P.M. (EASTERN TIME) ON MAY 23, 2013. We encourage you to specify how you would like to vote by marking the appropriate boxes. If you wish to vote in accordance with the Board of Directors’ recommendations, you do not need to mark any boxes; simply return the signed proxy card. The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR Proposals (1) - (3). Therefore, unless otherwise specified, the vote represented by your proxy will be cast FOR Proposals (1) - (3). THIS PROXY, WHEN PROPERLY EXECUTED, WILL BE VOTED AS YOU DIRECT, UNLESS YOU PROPERLY REVOKE IT. (Continued and to be signed on the other side) Proxy — BUNGE LIMITED Admission Ticket 2013 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Bunge Limited May 24, 2013 10:00 A.M., Eastern Time Sofitel Hotel 45 West 44th Street New York, NY Bunge Limited’s proxy statement is available at www.bunge.com/2013proxy.pdf. Bunge Limited’s 2012 Annual Report is available at www.bunge.com/2012AR.pdf. qIF YOU HAVE NOT VOTED VIA THE INTERNET OR TELEPHONE, FOLD ALONG THE PERFORATION, DETACH AND RETURN THE BOTTOM PORTION IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE.q