Archer-Daniels-Midland Company

Key facts

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Employees

32,833

Industries

Agriculture and Farming, Farming, Food and Beverage

Status

Public (ADM)

Website

adm.co

LinkedIn

Company page

Recent activity at Archer-Daniels-Midland Company

• Aug 25, 2026: Archer Daniels Midland Receives $2.23 Million in Tax Credits for Precision Fermentation Facility in Iowa.
• Aug 12, 2026: SEC 8-K (5.02):
• Aug 04, 2026: SEC 8-K (2.02): On August 4, 2026, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) issued a press release announcing its second quarter results for the fiscal year. The press release highlights critical financial metrics and includes non-GAAP financial measures, along with reconciliations to GAAP measures. The announcement impacts investors by providing insights into ADM's financial performance and operational efficiency during the second quarter, emphasizing the company's strategic positioning in the market. Important dates include the announcement date of August 4, 2026.
• Jul 23, 2026: SEC 8-K (5.02): On July 20, 2026, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company announced the appointment of Jeffrey Rowe as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective August 17, 2026. Mr. Rowe, previously the CEO of Syngenta Group, will be stepping down from that role on August 1, 2026. His compensation package includes an initial annual base salary of $1,200,000, a performance-based cash incentive plan targeting 175% of his salary, and a substantial equity award opportunity totaling $12,500,000. Notably, Mr. Rowe will receive a one-time cash bonus of $2,200,000 in January 2027, contingent on his continued employment or termination under certain conditions. This strategic appointment is expected to bring significant experience from Mr. Rowe's extensive background in agriculture and corporate leadership.
• May 12, 2026: SEC 8-K (5.02):
• May 05, 2026: SEC 8-K (2.02): On May 5, 2026, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) reported its first quarter results through a press release. The filing includes references to non-GAAP financial measures and provides reconciliations to comparable GAAP measures, emphasizing the company's performance in the recent quarter. The release offers insights into ADM's operational efficiency and financial health, key for stakeholders. Specific financial metrics and results were disclosed, signaling the company's ongoing strategies in the market.
• Mar 10, 2026: SEC 8-K (5.02): On March 9, 2026, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company expanded its Board of Directors from 12 to 13 members by electing Michael C. McMurray as an independent director. This appointment is effective immediately and Mr. McMurray will serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders. He has also been appointed to the Audit Committee and the Sustainability and Technology Committee. There are no known arrangements or transactions between Mr. McMurray and the company that influenced his election, and his compensation will align with that of other non-employee directors. This change is part of the company's effort to enhance its governance and oversight capabilities.
• Jan 28, 2026: SEC 8-K (8.01): On January 27, 2026, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company announced through a press release that it has settled an investigation by the SEC, relating to intersegment sales. The settlement involves a civil penalty of $40 million, which the Company will pay without admitting any wrongdoing. Additionally, the DOJ has indicated that Archer-Daniels-Midland is no longer a subject of its investigation. This resolution is significant as it addresses the inquiries from both regulatory bodies and is not expected to materially affect the Company's financial position. The settlement effectively concludes the investigations by the SEC and DOJ.
• Jan 27, 2026: SEC 8-K (8.01): On January 27, 2026, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company announced a settlement with the SEC concerning an investigation into intersegment sales within its Nutrition and Agriculture Services & Oilseeds segments. The company agreed to pay a civil penalty of $40 million and to cease and desist from any future violations of specified sections of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act. This settlement resolves the investigation entirely without any admission of wrongdoing. While the settlement is significant, the company anticipates that it will not materially affect its financial position.
• Nov 04, 2025: SEC 8-K (2.02): On November 4, 2025, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) announced its third quarter financial results. This release, while not detailing specific financial figures in the filing, indicates significant performance updates following the quarterly period. The company has contextualized its results by referencing non-GAAP measures, providing a reconciliation to GAAP figures, which implies a focus on financial transparency and performance evaluation. The announcement aligns with typical financial disclosures from publicly traded companies, impacting investor sentiment and market analysis for ADM. The event date of November 4, 2025, is crucial as it is the date of the significant operational update.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company funding history

Leadership

• Jeff Rowe, Executive Vice President
• Molly Strader Fruit, Vice President
• Carrie Nichol, Chief Accounting Officer
• Monish Patolawala, Vice President
• Ian Pinner, Vice President
• Nuria Miquel, Chief Science Officer
• ADM Media
• Jose Rodriguez
• Manon Otte, Project Engineer
• Yen Ngo
• Zac Ellis
• Rosie Fox

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Employee benefit plans

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company files 16 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company in the news

• Archer Daniels Midland Company - Department of Energy (.gov) (Oct 16, 2026)
• Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Raises Full-Year Guidance ... - Yahoo Finance (Aug 04, 2026)
• Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) Appoints New Executive Vice President and COO - GuruFocus (Jul 23, 2026)
• Archer Daniels Midland (ADM): Company Profile, Stock Price, News, Rankings - Fortune (Sep 29, 2026)
• Q2 Ingredients, Flavors & Fragrances Earnings Review: First Prize Goes to Archer-Daniels-Midland (NYSE:ADM) - TradingView (Aug 24, 2026)
• Former ADM CFO denies SEC’s accounting fraud allegations - CFO Dive (Apr 06, 2026)
• ADM to Pay $40 Million to Settle SEC Accounting Fraud Probe - Claims Journal (Jan 29, 2026)
• ADM cuts 2025 profit outlook on biofuel and trade uncertainty, shares sink - Reuters (Nov 04, 2025)

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