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Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 31, 2018)

Filed July 31, 2018For Securities:ADM

Summary

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) announced its second quarter results on July 31, 2018, via a press release. This filing serves to provide investors with this important financial information. The company is referencing non-GAAP financial measures, with reconciliations to GAAP provided in the accompanying press release, which is attached as an exhibit. Investors should review the press release for detailed financial performance and operational insights for the second quarter of 2018. While the 8-K itself is brief, it directs investors to the attached press release for the substantive details of ADM's second quarter performance. This includes the company's financial condition and results of operations. Investors should note that the information presented is not considered "filed" for certain SEC purposes, but it is crucial for understanding ADM's recent financial standing and operational achievements.

Key Highlights

  • 1ADM released its second quarter 2018 financial results on July 31, 2018.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release containing the detailed financial information.
  • 3Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) for the full second quarter results.
  • 4The company utilized non-GAAP financial measures in its earnings announcement.
  • 5Reconciliations between non-GAAP and GAAP financial measures are available within the attached press release.
  • 6This filing is primarily informational, providing access to the Q2 2018 earnings announcement.
  • 7The information is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless specifically incorporated by reference in a future filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and provide access to Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's (ADM) second quarter 2018 earnings results, which were announced via a press release on July 31, 2018. It serves as a formal notification to investors and the market.

Detailed financial results, including the company's operational performance and financial condition for the second quarter of 2018, are located in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this press release for comprehensive information.

Yes, ADM references non-GAAP financial measures in its second quarter earnings announcement. The reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their comparable GAAP financial measures is provided within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).

According to the filing, the information furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference into any registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless expressly stated otherwise in a future filing.