ALY PARTICIPACOES

CanaVialis S.A. and Alellyx Applied Genomics represent the combined operations of CanaVialis S.A. and Alellyx Applied Genomics in its sale to Monsanto Company. Alellyx Applied Genomics, a biotechnology company, carries out research and development in plant applied genomics. CanaVialis S.A. engages in the genetic breeding research for sugarcane plantations. CanaVialis S.A. and Alellyx Applied are based in Campinas, Brazil. As of December 2, 2008, Aly Participacoes Ltda. operates as a subsidiary of Monsanto Co.