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Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 2, 2017)

Filed May 2, 2017For Securities:ADM

Summary

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) filed an 8-K on May 2, 2017, to announce its first-quarter results. The report primarily references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that details the company's financial performance and operational condition for the quarter ending in early May 2017. Investors should note that the press release contains non-GAAP financial measures, with reconciliations provided within the document itself, which is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of the reported figures. The filing's main purpose is to inform stakeholders about ADM's performance in the initial quarter of its fiscal year. While the 8-K itself is brief, the attached press release contains the substantive financial data and operational commentary that investors will need to assess the company's progress and outlook. It is important for investors to review the referenced press release carefully, paying attention to both the GAAP and non-GAAP metrics and their explanations.

Key Highlights

  • 1ADM announced its first-quarter results on May 2, 2017, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed first-quarter financial results.
  • 3The press release discusses the company's financial condition and operational results for the period.
  • 4ADM referenced non-GAAP financial measures in its earnings announcement.
  • 5Reconciliations between non-GAAP and GAAP financial measures are provided within the attached press release.
  • 6The information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's (ADM) first-quarter financial results for 2017 and to provide access to the detailed press release that contains this information.

The detailed first-quarter financial results are located in the press release dated May 2, 2017, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to review Exhibit 99.1 for the specific numbers and commentary.

No, the company referenced non-GAAP financial measures in its earnings announcement. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures is included within the attached press release.

No, according to the filing, this information is furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference in any other SEC filing, unless expressly stated otherwise in such a filing.