Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
March 23 2018 - 8:14AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.
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Preliminary Proxy Statement
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
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Definitive Proxy Statement
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Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to
§240.14a-12
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ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY
(Name of Registrant as Specified
In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and
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Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:
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Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously.
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Date Filed:
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*** Exercise Your
Right
to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 03, 2018
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY
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Return Address Line1
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Return Address Line3
51 MERCEDES WAY
EDGEWOOD NY 11717
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Investor
Address Line 1
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Investor Address Line 5
John Sample
1234 ANYWHERE STREET
ANY CITY, ON A1A 1A1
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Meeting Information
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Meeting Type:
Annual Meeting
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For holders as of:
March 12, 2018
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Date:
May 03, 2018
Time:
8:30 AM CST
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Location:
JAMES R. RANDALL RESEARCH CENTER
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1001 Brush College Road
Decatur, Illinois 62526
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You are receiving this communication
because you hold shares in the above named company.
This is not a ballot. You
cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at
www.proxyvote.com
or easily
request a paper copy (see reverse side).
We encourage you to access and review all
of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
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See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
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Broadridge Internal Use Only
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Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
1. 2018 Letter to Stockholders, Proxy Statement and 2017 Form 10-K
How to View Online:
Have the information that is printed
in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) and visit:
www.proxyvote.com
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How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
If you
want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
1)
BY
INTERNET
: www.proxyvote.com
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: 1-800-579-1639
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E-MAIL*
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* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the
box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) in the subject line.
Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed
above on or before April 19, 2018 to facilitate timely delivery.
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How To
Vote
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote In Person:
If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a
legal proxy
. To do
so, please follow the instructions at
www.proxyvote.com
or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the
possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.
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Vote By Internet:
To vote now by Internet, go to
www.proxyvote.com
. Have the
information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
available and follow the instructions.
Vote By Mail:
You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.
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Internal Use
Only
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Voting items
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The Board of Directors recommends you
vote FOR the following proposal(s):
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):
2
Ratify
the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors for the year ending December 31, 2018.
3
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation.
4
Approve the material
terms of the ADM Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The Board of Directors recommends
you vote AGAINST the following proposal(s):
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Stockholder proposal requesting independent board chairman.
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1.
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Election of Directors
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Nominees
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1A
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A.L. Boeckmann
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1B
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M.S. Burke
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1C
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T.K. Crews
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1D
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P. Dufour
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1E
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D.E. Felsinger
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1F
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S.F. Harrison
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1G
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J.R. Luciano
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1H
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P.J. Moore
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1I
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F.J. Sanchez
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1J
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D.A. Sandler
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1K
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D.T. Shih
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1L
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K.R. Westbrook
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Voting items Continued
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Reserved for Broadridge Internal Control Information
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NOTE:
Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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Voting Instructions
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THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR LANGUAGE PERTAINING TO
BANKS AND BROKERS
AS REQUIRED BY
THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
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Broadridge Internal Use Only
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THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR SIGNATURES IF APPLICABLE
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