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Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 30, 2024)

Filed April 30, 2024For Securities:ADM

Summary

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) filed an 8-K on April 30, 2024, to report its first quarter financial results. The primary purpose of this filing is to incorporate by reference the press release announcing these results, which provides details on the company's operational performance and financial condition for the period ending March 31, 2024. Investors should review the referenced press release for comprehensive financial data and management's commentary. It is important for investors to note that ADM is referencing non-GAAP financial measures in its earnings announcement. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their GAAP equivalents is included within the press release, allowing for a complete understanding of the company's financial reporting. This 8-K serves as a formal notification of the release of these results and associated financial exhibits.

Key Highlights

  • 1ADM announced its first quarter 2024 results via press release on April 30, 2024.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates the press release by reference, serving as the primary source of detailed financial information.
  • 3Investors are directed to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific operational and financial performance data for Q1 2024.
  • 4The filing highlights the use of non-GAAP financial measures, with reconciliations provided in the press release.
  • 5The information provided is not considered 'filed' for certain sections of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 unless expressly stated in a future filing.
  • 6Exhibit 99.1 contains the full press release detailing Q1 results.
  • 7Interactive Data Files (XBRL) are also included as exhibits for enhanced data accessibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial results for ADM's first quarter are available in the press release dated April 30, 2024, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated herein by reference.

This 8-K filing primarily serves to announce and incorporate by reference the press release containing the Q1 results. The actual detailed financial statements and performance metrics are within the press release itself, not directly presented in the 8-K document beyond the reference.

ADM is referencing non-GAAP financial measures to provide additional insights into its operational performance. A reconciliation that compares these non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measures is included in the press release, allowing investors to understand both perspectives and ensure transparency.

The filing states that the information furnished in the press release 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 filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. This is a standard disclaimer for such disclosures.