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Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 29, 2014)

Filed April 29, 2014For Securities:ADM

Summary

This 8-K filing from Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) on April 29, 2014, primarily serves to furnish a press release announcing their fourth quarter and full-year results for fiscal year 2014. Investors should note that this information, while important for understanding the company's recent performance, is presented in a press release format and is not deemed 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it's for informational use and not subject to the same liabilities as formally filed financial statements. Investors are advised to review the accompanying press release for detailed financial figures and operational commentary.

Key Highlights

  • 1ADM announced its fourth quarter and full-year results for fiscal year 2014 via a press release.
  • 2The press release is furnished as an exhibit to this 8-K filing.
  • 3The information in the press release is incorporated by reference.
  • 4ADM is utilizing non-GAAP financial measures in its earnings announcement.
  • 5A reconciliation between non-GAAP and GAAP financial measures is provided within the press release.
  • 6This filing is for informational purposes and the press release content is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's (ADM) press release detailing its fourth quarter and full-year financial results for fiscal year 2014.

No, the press release containing the financial results is furnished as an exhibit and is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless specifically stated.

Yes, ADM makes reference to non-GAAP financial measures in both the press release and associated conference call. The company provides a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures within the press release.

The detailed financial results and commentary are contained in the press release dated April 29, 2014, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.