8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 26, 2021)

Filed October 26, 2021For Securities:ADM

Summary

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) filed an 8-K on October 26, 2021, to report its third quarter 2021 financial results via an attached press release. The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results but directs investors to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the official announcement. Investors should note that ADM is referencing non-GAAP financial measures in its reporting, and a reconciliation to GAAP figures is provided within the press release. The primary purpose of this 8-K is to formally incorporate the earnings press release into the SEC's public record. While the 8-K is a procedural filing, the attached press release contains the substantive operational and financial performance data for the quarter, making it the crucial document for investors seeking to understand ADM's recent performance. The filing also includes standard interactive data files for enhanced analysis.

Key Highlights

  • 1ADM announced its third quarter 2021 results via a press release filed with the 8-K.
  • 2The 8-K filing itself is primarily a cover for the press release, with detailed results contained in Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3Investors are advised that ADM utilizes non-GAAP financial measures in its earnings announcement.
  • 4A reconciliation between non-GAAP and GAAP financial measures is available in the attached press release.
  • 5The filing includes standard Interactive Data Files (Inline XBRL) for data analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

ADM's third quarter 2021 financial results are detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing dated October 26, 2021.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results. It serves as a notification and incorporates by reference the press release (Exhibit 99.1) where the results are announced.

Non-GAAP financial measures are performance metrics that exclude or include amounts different from the closest measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Companies often use them to provide a clearer view of their ongoing operational performance by excluding items that may not be representative of core business activities. ADM indicates it is using these measures and provides a reconciliation to GAAP in the press release.

These refer to standardized data formats that make financial information more accessible and analyzable for investors and regulators. Inline XBRL allows for financial data to be presented directly within the HTML of the filing, facilitating easier extraction and comparison.