Common use of Prior to the Distribution Date Clause in Contracts

Prior to the Distribution Date. Monsanto and Chemicals shall prepare the Proxy Statement and the Registration Statement. Chemicals shall file the Registration Statement with the SEC. Monsanto shall file the Proxy Statement with the SEC and shall mail the Proxy Statement to the holders of Monsanto Common Stock as of the Special Meeting Record Date. Monsanto and Chemicals shall use reasonable efforts to cause the Registration Statement to become effective under the Exchange Act as promptly as reasonably practicable.