Incentive Plan - Monsanto Co.

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The People and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Committee") establishes Threshold, Target and Outstanding levels of attainment for the Performance Period relating to the following financial goals (each, a "Financial Goal"):

Net Sales (weighted 10%);

Diluted Earnings Per Share ("EPS") (weighted 50%); and

Free Cash Flow ("Cash Flow") (weighted 40%).

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Each Participant also has individual performance goals relating to business and/or people initiatives.

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Each Participant is provided a "Target Incentive Opportunity" for the Performance Period, expressed as a percentage of base pay in effect as of the last day of the Performance Period (i.e., August 31, 2012).

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The Plan153s "Target Award Pool" is the sum of the dollar amount of all Participants153 Target Incentive Opportunities.

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After the end of the Performance Period, the Committee determines in its sole discretion its calculation of the "Funding Factor," which represents the percentage attainment (on a weighted average basis) of the three Financial Goals (Net Sales, EPS and Cash Flow) based on the Company153s performance against each of the Financial Goals for the Performance Period, as follows:

Performance Level

Potential Award Pool Funding

(As a Percent of Target Award Pool)

Threshold

35%

Target

100%

Outstanding

200%

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The Funding Factor is multiplied by the Plan153s Target Award Pool to determine the amount of the fiscal 2012 Award Pool.

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Special considerations for the Committee to follow when determining funding of the Award Pool in its sole discretion:

The Committee may, in its sole discretion, consider subjective factors in determining whether or not any Financial Goal has been attained and the amount of Award Pool funding with respect to each Financial Goal, if any.

The Award Pool will fund at 20% of Target-level funding in the event the Company pays dividends with respect to each of its fiscal quarters ending during the fiscal year. However, if the Company fails to attain at least the Threshold-level of performance with respect to the EPS Financial Goal for the Performance Period, the Award Pool may not be funded at a level greater than 20% of Target-level funding.

One or more of the Financial Goals may be funded at above Outstanding-level funding if the Committee determines in its sole discretion that Company performance with respect to such Financial Goal warrants such funding; provided, however, the overall funding of the Award Pool is capped at 200% of Target-level funding unless the Committee determines in its sole discretion to fund above 200%.

Allocation of the Award Pool:

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The Award Pool is allocated among Participants based upon:

each Participant153s Target Annual Incentive Opportunity for the Performance Period;

performance of each Participant153s business or function measured against business or function goals; and

each Participant153s individual performance during the Performance Period.

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People managers: 50% of the amount earned by a Participant under the terms of the Plan (the "Award") is based on development of people, team and personal development (including diversity); the remaining 50% is based on business results.

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Non-managers: 75% of the Award is based on business results; the remaining 25% is based on personal development.

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A Participant153s Award may be greater than 200% of his or her Target Incentive Opportunity.

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If a Participant commences employment with the Company during the Performance Period, the Participant is eligible for a pro-rated Award reflecting the actual number of months worked by the Participant during the Performance Period (rounded to the nearest whole month).

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If a Participant153s Target Incentive Opportunity changes during the Performance Period (by reason of a promotion or demotion or otherwise), the Participant is eligible for an Award reflecting the Target Incentive Opportunity in effect for the Participant on the last day of the Performance Period.

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If a Participant153s base pay changes during the Performance Period, the Participant153s Award is based on the Participant153s base pay in effect on the last day of the Performance Period.

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If a Participant transfers employment within the Company or to a subsidiary of the Company, the Participant153s Award will come from the unit, division or subsidiary in which the Participant is working as of the last day of the Performance Period. In such an event, the Participant153s performance for the entire Performance Period will be considered in determining the amount of the Participant153s Award.

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A Participant who:

voluntarily resigns other than on account of "Retirement" forfeits all rights to the Participant153s Award unless the resignation occurs after the end of the Performance Period. "Retirement" is defined as a voluntary termination of employment on or after the attainment of age 55 and five years of employment with the Company and its affiliates.

involuntarily separates without cause (including by reason of poor performance), retires, dies, or becomes permanently disabled (under the terms of any disability income plan applicable to such Participant), is eligible to receive a prorated payment in respect of the Participant153s Award based on the Participant153s employment during the Performance Period (rounded to the nearest whole month), provided that the Participant worked at least three whole months during the Performance Period.

incurs a termination of employment for "cause" (as defined below), forfeits all rights to the Participant153s Award. A termination of employment for "cause" is defined as an involuntary termination of the Participant153s employment on account of the Participant engaging in (i) any willful or intentional neglect in performing the Participant153s duties, including, but not limited to, fraud, misappropriation or embezzlement involving property of the Company or an affiliate, or (ii) any other intentional wrongful act that may impair the goodwill or business of the Company or an affiliate, or that may cause damage to any of their businesses.

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Continued eligibility for employees employed in the United States who become represented by a collective bargaining unit during the Performance Period will be determined by good faith bargaining.

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Each Award granted to a Participant (to the extent earned) will be paid on or before November 15, 2012 (other payment dates may apply to Participants working outside the United States).

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This Plan, and any actions taken hereunder, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to the application of the conflicts of law provisions thereof or any other state.

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Defined in accordance with the Monsanto Company Statement of Consolidated Operations

Sales equals gross sales less normal sales deductions (e.g., sales returns and allowances, volume related customer payments, duty and freight)

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Gross sales includes technical fees associated with marketing seed traits, external royalty income and financing income from the extension of credit on our sales

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Defined in accordance with the Monsanto Company Statement of Consolidated Operations

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Items, either positive or negative, that are deemed to be extraordinary by the People and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors are excluded for purposes of Earnings Per Share (but not Cash Flow) calculations

Restructuring charges and reversals

Impact of lawsuit outcomes

In process R&D write-offs on acquisitions

Impact of Solutia-related liabilities, expenses, settlements or agreements associated with Solutia153s reorganization plan

Impact of unbudgeted business sales/divestitures

Impact of changes in accounting rules

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Defined in accordance with the Monsanto Company Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows

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Items, either positive or negative, that are deemed to be extraordinary by the People and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors are excluded for purposes of Cash Flow calculations

Impact of acquisitions

Impact of agreements associated with Solutia153s emergence from bankruptcy