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Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 29, 2020)

Filed October 29, 2020For Securities:ADM

Summary

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) filed an 8-K on October 29, 2020, to announce its third-quarter financial results. The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release detailing these results. Investors should note that while the press release provides key financial metrics, it is not deemed 'filed' for regulatory purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless explicitly referenced in a future filing. This means the information is primarily for disclosure and awareness rather than formal incorporation into SEC filings at this stage. The company also highlighted its use of non-GAAP financial measures in its earnings release and accompanying conference call. A reconciliation between these non-GAAP figures and their GAAP equivalents is provided within the press release itself, offering transparency for investors analyzing performance metrics. The filing also includes exhibits such as the press release and interactive data files in Inline XBRL format.

Key Highlights

  • 1ADM announced its third-quarter 2020 financial results via an 8-K filing on October 29, 2020.
  • 2The core of the filing is the incorporation of a press release detailing the Q3 results.
  • 3The provided financial information is for disclosure and not formally filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless specifically incorporated later.
  • 4ADM utilized non-GAAP financial measures in its Q3 earnings announcement.
  • 5Reconciliations between non-GAAP and GAAP financial measures are available in the referenced press release.
  • 6The filing includes the press release as Exhibit 99.1 and interactive data files.
  • 7Investors should refer to the press release for detailed financial performance and non-GAAP reconciliations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's (ADM) third-quarter financial results for 2020 through the incorporation of its earnings press release.

No, the information in the press release is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 unless ADM specifically states it is incorporated by reference into a future filing. It serves as a disclosure of results.

Yes, ADM made reference to non-GAAP financial measures in its third-quarter earnings announcement. The press release provides a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures.

The detailed Q3 results and the reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP financial measures can be found in the press release dated October 29, 2020, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.