Kelemenis & Co. has been engaged by Cargill�s, the world�s largest food company, to advise on several issues relating to the regulatory and tax treatment of derivatives in Greece. Founded in 1865, Cargill is now the largest privately held corporation in the United States. Its major business is trading, purchasing and distributing grain and other agricultural commodities. Cargill also operates a large financial services arm, which manages financial risks in the commodity markets. In 2009 Cargill�s revenues reached USD 117 billion. It employs over 130,000 employees in 66 countries.