UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 24, 2008
CORN PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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1-13397
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22-3514823 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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(Commission
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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| 5 Westbrook Corporate Center, Westchester, Illinois
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60154-5749 |
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(708) 551-2600
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, “Results of
Operations and Financial Condition” and Item 7.01, “Regulation FD
Disclosure.”
On October 24, 2008, the Registrant issued an earnings press release
for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. The press release also included
full year 2008 earnings guidance. The Registrant will conduct a
conference call Friday morning, October 24, 2008 at 7:30 CT to discuss the
press release. A copy of the Registrant’s press release is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99 and hereby incorporated by reference.
Item 8.01. Other Event
On October 24, 2008, the Registrant issued an earnings press release for the quarter
ended September 30, 2008. The press release also included additional information
related to the pending merger with Bunge. A copy of the Registrant's press release is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and is hereby incorporated by reference.
Exhibit 99 2008 Earnings Press Release dated October 24, 2008.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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CORN PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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| Date: October 24, 2008 |
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Cheryl K. Beebe
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Cheryl K. Beebe |
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Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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