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Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 2, 2013)

Filed May 2, 2013For Securities:ADM

Summary

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) filed an 8-K on May 2, 2013, primarily to disclose its first quarter financial results for 2013. The company issued a press release on May 1, 2013, detailing these results. Investors should note that ADM utilized non-GAAP financial measures in its earnings announcement and conference call, with reconciliations provided in the attached press release. This filing also included an update regarding the ongoing GrainCorp Limited transaction, referencing a previous 8-K filing from April 26, 2013. The key takeaway for investors is the release of Q1 2013 financial performance, which, although presented with non-GAAP measures, provides the latest operational and financial condition updates from ADM. The mention of the GrainCorp transaction indicates continued strategic activity and potential future impacts on the company's structure and operations. Investors are encouraged to review the full press releases for detailed financial figures and the strategic rationale behind the GrainCorp engagement.

Key Highlights

  • 1ADM announced its first quarter 2013 financial results via a press release on May 1, 2013.
  • 2The company referenced the use of non-GAAP financial measures in its Q1 2013 earnings report and conference call.
  • 3Reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP financial measures was provided in the press release.
  • 4An update concerning the GrainCorp Limited transaction was also disclosed.
  • 5This 8-K filing incorporates the press releases announcing Q1 results and the GrainCorp update as exhibits.
  • 6The filing date was May 2, 2013, with an event date of May 1, 2013.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial figures. However, it announces that ADM issued a press release on May 1, 2013, detailing its first quarter results. Investors need to refer to Exhibit 99.1, the press release dated May 1, 2013, for the detailed Q1 2013 financial performance.

ADM used non-GAAP financial measures in its Q1 2013 earnings announcement. These measures may exclude certain items that are included in GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measures. The company has provided a reconciliation within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) so investors can compare the non-GAAP figures to the standard GAAP figures.

The 8-K filing indicates that on May 1, 2013, ADM issued a press release providing an update on the GrainCorp Limited transaction. This transaction was previously mentioned in an 8-K filed on April 26, 2013. Investors should consult Exhibit 99.2 for the specific details of this update.