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)May 30, 2007
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 1-44 | | 41-0129150 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | | | | Identification No.) |
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| 4666 Faries Parkway | | |
| Decatur, Illinois | | 62526 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (217) 424-5200
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
On May 30, 2007, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company announced that it had commenced a cash tender offer for up to $400 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 8.875% debentures due April 2011, 8.125% debentures due June 2012, and 7.125% debentures due March 2013. A copy of a press release dated May 30, 2007 related to the tender offer is filed with this Current Report as Exhibit 99.1.
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| Item 9.01 | | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| (d) Exhibits | | The following exhibits are filed herewith: |
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| 99.1 | | Press release of Archer-Daniels-Midland Company dated May 30, 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.
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| | ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY
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| Date: May 30, 2007 | By | /s/ David J. Smith | |
| | | David J. Smith | |
| | | Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel | |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit | | Description | | Method of Filing |
| 99.1 | | Press release of Archer-Daniels-Midland Company dated May 30, 2007. | | Filed Electronically |
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