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) February 16, 2007
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.) |
4666 Faries Parkway Decatur, Illinois | | 62526 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (217) 424-5200 |
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):
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Item 8.01. | Other Events. |
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| | On February 16, 2007, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company announced the pricing of its previously announced private offering of $1.150 billion principal amount of 0.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2014. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99, is incorporated herein by reference and is hereby filed. |
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| (d) Exhibits | The following exhibits are filed herewith: |
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| 99 | Press Release dated February 16, 2007. |
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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.
| | ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY |
| Date: February 16, 2007 | By | /s/ David J. Smith |
| | | David J. Smith Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | Description | Method of Filing |
| 99 | Press Release dated February 16, 2007 | Filed Electronically |
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