UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

 

 

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): August 11, 2016

 

 

 

LOGO

ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   1-44   41-0129150

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 4600

Chicago, Illinois

  60601
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 634-8100

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions ( see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

  ¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

  ¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

  ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

  ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

An exhibit is filed herewith in connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-197958) filed by Archer-Daniels-Midland Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. On August 11, 2016, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company issued $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the 2.500% Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”). This Current Report is being filed in connection with the offer and sale of the Notes and to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission the documents and instruments attached hereto as exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

 

  1.1    Underwriting Agreement dated August 8, 2016
  4.1    Form of 2.500% Notes due 2026
  5.1    Opinion of Faegre Baker Daniels
23.1    Consent of Faegre Baker Daniels (included as part of Exhibit 5.1)


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.

 

  ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY
Date: August 11, 2016   By  

/s/ D. Cameron Findlay

    Name:   D. Cameron Findlay
    Title:   Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

  

Description

  

Method of Filing

 
  1.1    Underwriting Agreement dated August 8, 2016      Filed Electronically   
  4.1    Form of 2.500% due 2026      Filed Electronically   
  5.1    Opinion of Faegre Baker Daniels      Filed Electronically   
23.1    Consent of Faegre Baker Daniels (included as part of Exhibit 5.1)   
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