8-KExhibits & Filings

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Jun 24, 2015)

Filed June 24, 2015For Securities:ADM

Summary

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) filed an 8-K on June 24, 2015, to report on the issuance and sale of new debt securities. Specifically, the company issued €500,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Notes due 2019 and €600,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 1.750% Notes due 2023. This filing is primarily administrative, serving to provide the necessary documentation for these debt offerings. Investors should note that this 8-K does not contain new operational or financial performance information but rather focuses on the capital markets activities of the company. The associated exhibits include the Underwriting Agreement and forms of the notes, along with legal opinions and consents, providing transparency on the terms and conditions of the debt issuance.

Key Highlights

  • 1ADM issued €500 million in Floating Rate Notes due 2019.
  • 2ADM issued €600 million in 1.750% Notes due 2023.
  • 3The total aggregate principal amount of new debt issued is €1.1 billion.
  • 4The filing relates to the offer and sale of these new debt securities.
  • 5Key exhibits filed include the Underwriting Agreement and forms of the notes.
  • 6Legal opinions and consents from Faegre Baker Daniels are also part of the filing.
  • 7This report is in connection with a previously filed Registration Statement on Form S-3.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing by Archer-Daniels-Midland Company is to report the issuance and sale of new debt securities, specifically €500,000,000 of Floating Rate Notes due 2019 and €600,000,000 of 1.750% Notes due 2023.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain updated financial results or operational performance data. It is focused on the company's capital markets activities, specifically the details surrounding the issuance of new debt.

The key exhibits attached to this filing include the Underwriting Agreement dated June 17, 2015, the Form of Floating Rate Note due 2019, the Form of 1.750% Note due 2023, and an opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels, along with their consent.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company issued a total of €1.1 billion in aggregate principal amount of debt, comprising €500,000,000 in Floating Rate Notes and €600,000,000 in 1.750% Notes.