UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 31, 2012
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-44
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41-0129150
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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4666 Faries Parkway
Decatur, Illinois
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62526
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (217) 424-5200
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Item 2.02
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Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
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On January 31, 2012, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) issued a press release announcing second quarter results. A copy of such press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
ADM is making reference to non-GAAP financial measures in both the press release and the conference call. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures is contained in the attached press release.
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Item 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d) Exhibits
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The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
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99.1
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Press release dated January 31, 2012 announcing second quarter results.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY
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Date: January 31, 2012
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By
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/s/ David J. Smith
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David J. Smith
Executive Vice President, Secretary and
General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated January 31, 2012
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