MONSANTO CO /NEW/ | 2013 | FY | 3


ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss is as follows:
 
Year Ended Aug. 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Accumulated Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments, Net of Tax
$
(831
)
 
$
(602
)
 
$
270

Net Unrealized Gain on Investments, Net of Tax
8

 
5

 

Net Accumulated Derivative Income (Loss), Net of Tax
(115
)
 
29

 
63

Postretirement Benefit Plan Activity, Net of Tax
(340
)
 
(468
)
 
(449
)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
$
(1,278
)
 
$
(1,036
)
 
$
(116
)

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