In 2014, they recorded an annual revenue of $15.8 billion. Monsanto expects continued financial growth. By creating Monsanto Growth Ventures, Monsanto provides capital to promising companies to grow. Monsanto is one of the leading suppliers of seeds to third world markets. Monsanto has firmly established itself in the global market by becoming one of the top ten distributors. Monsanto continues to improve its profitability potential by investing in technological advancements to help farmers improve their production. In addition to technological improvement, Monsanto continues to invest in product development. The company strives to create seeds that can withstand harsh environments. Much of Monsanto's success is due to the ethical treatment of its employees. Monsanto is proud to provide a workplace where leaders have the opportunity to grow and contribute to the company's progress. Employee output increases and turnover decreases when workers receive intrinsic and extrinsic rewards. It would be very beneficial for Monsanto to use its financial capabilities to acquire competitors in the trending sector.