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Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Feb 22, 2007)

Filed February 22, 2007For Securities:ADM

Summary

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) announced the successful closing of a significant financing transaction on February 22, 2007. The company issued $1.15 billion in aggregate principal amount of 0.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2014. These notes were sold in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers, raising approximately $1.134 billion in net proceeds after accounting for discounts and expenses. The issuance of these notes and their underlying common stock was conducted under exemptions from registration with the Securities Act of 1933, relying on Section 4(2) and Rule 144A. In conjunction with the note issuance, ADM strategically entered into convertible note hedge transactions and sold warrants. The hedge transactions, costing approximately $299 million, are designed to offset potential dilution from the convertible notes. Conversely, the sale of warrants, which generated approximately $170 million, allows ADM to benefit if the stock price rises above a specified strike price. These derivative transactions effectively increase the conversion price of the notes to $62.56 per share, representing a 75% premium over the then-current stock price.

Key Highlights

  • 1ADM issued $1.15 billion of 0.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2014 in a private placement.
  • 2Net proceeds from the note offering are approximately $1.134 billion.
  • 3Notes and underlying common stock were sold under exemptions from Securities Act registration (Section 4(2) and Rule 144A).
  • 4Company entered into convertible note hedge transactions for approximately $299 million to mitigate dilution from note conversion.
  • 5ADM sold warrants for approximately $170 million, with a strike price of $62.56 per share.
  • 6The combined hedge and warrant transactions effectively set a conversion price of $62.56 per share, a 75% premium to the February 15, 2007 stock price.
  • 7The notes mature on February 15, 2014, and bear a low annual interest rate of 0.875%.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces the closing of Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's issuance of $1.15 billion in 0.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2014. It details the material agreements entered into, the creation of financial obligations, and the unregistered sale of these securities and associated warrants.

ADM raised approximately $1.134 billion in net proceeds from the sale of $1.15 billion in aggregate principal amount of 0.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2014. The notes bear interest at a low rate of 0.875% per year, payable semi-annually, and mature on February 15, 2014.

ADM entered into convertible note hedge transactions by purchasing call options for approximately $299 million to offset potential dilution if the notes are converted. Simultaneously, ADM sold warrants for approximately $170 million to counterparties. These combined transactions effectively increase the conversion price of the notes to $62.56 per share, making them convertible into shares only if the stock price significantly exceeds this level, thus protecting ADM from excessive dilution.

No, the Notes and the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion were offered and sold to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, meaning they were not registered with the SEC.