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) November 4, 2008 |
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 |
| Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
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| | On November 4, 2008, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) issued a press release announcing first quarter results. A copy of such press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. |
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| (c) Exhibits | The following exhibit is furnished herewith: |
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| 99.1 | Press release dated November 4, 2008 announcing first quarter results. |
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: November 4, 2008 | By | /s/ David J. Smith |
| | | David J. Smith Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| | Exhibit | Description |
| | 99.1 | Press Release dated November 4, 2008 |
