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Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 2, 2016)

Filed August 2, 2016For Securities:ADM

Summary

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) filed an 8-K on August 2, 2016, to announce its second-quarter results for 2016. The filing primarily directs investors to a press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the detailed financial and operational performance for the quarter. This report is crucial for understanding ADM's recent performance and its outlook, as it provides the company's official commentary and financial figures. Investors should note that ADM is referencing non-GAAP financial measures in its earnings release and associated conference call. The press release includes a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their GAAP equivalents, which is essential for a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial health and performance trends. The 8-K itself is brief, serving as a gateway to the more detailed information contained within the attached press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1ADM announced its second-quarter 2016 results via an 8-K filing on August 2, 2016.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
  • 3Investors are directed to the press release for specific operational and financial performance details.
  • 4The company is utilizing non-GAAP financial measures in its reporting.
  • 5A reconciliation between non-GAAP and GAAP financial measures is provided within the press release.
  • 6The filing serves as an official notification of the company's Q2 2016 performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's (ADM) second-quarter 2016 financial results. It directs investors to a more detailed press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific financial figures and operational commentary.

The detailed second-quarter results are contained within the press release attached to the 8-K filing as Exhibit 99.1. This press release provides the specific financial performance data and management's discussion of the results.

Yes, ADM states in the filing that it makes reference to non-GAAP financial measures in its second-quarter earnings release and conference call. The press release includes a reconciliation to help investors understand these measures in comparison to standard GAAP financials.

According to the 8-K, the information furnished in the press release shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, unless expressly stated otherwise in such filing.