Archer-Daniels-Midland Co

Regulatory Filings • Jun 24, 2015

8-K 1 d946692d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

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): June 24, 2015

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)

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits .

Exhibits are filed herewith in connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-188544) filed by Archer-Daniels-Midland Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. On June 24, 2015, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company issued €500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Notes due 2019 and €600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 1.750% Notes due 2023. This Current Report is being filed in connection with the offer and sale of the Floating Rate Notes and the Fixed Rate 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 June 17, 2015
4.1	Form of Floating Rate Note due 2019
4.2	Form of 1.750% Note due 2023
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.

/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 June 17, 2015	Filed Electronically
4.1	Form of Floating Rate Note due 2019	Filed Electronically
4.2	Form of 1.750% Note due 2023	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)