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ADM (NYSE: ADM) will showcase its commitment to sustainability at Bloomberg's Sustainable Business Summit Global on Nov. 30, featuring Chairman and CEO Juan Luciano in a session at 2 p.m. EST. Luciano will address the food industry's challenges and how ADM develops sustainable solutions to meet the nutritional needs of the growing global population.

As a summit advisor, ADM emphasizes its role in unlocking nature's power to enhance nutrition worldwide. Registration for the event is free, with more details available here.

ADM (NYSE: ADM) will present at the 2020 Stephens Annual Investment Conference on Nov. 19 at 8 a.m. Central Time. Chairman and CEO Juan Luciano and President Greg Morris will lead the presentation, which will be available via a live webcast. A replay will be accessible for a limited time afterward. ADM is a global leader in nutrition, focusing on sustainability and innovative solutions for food, beverages, and health.

For more information, visit www.adm.com/webcast.

ADM (NYSE: ADM) has declared a cash dividend of 36.0 cents per share on its common stock, payable on December 10, 2020, to shareholders of record on November 19, 2020. This marks ADM's 356th consecutive quarterly payment, representing an impressive 89 years of uninterrupted dividends. As of September 30, 2020, ADM had 555,954,513 shares of common stock outstanding, reflecting its robust financial management and commitment to returning value to shareholders.

ADM Ventures has announced its investment in Seventure’s Health For Life Capital Fund II, focusing on health, nutrition, microbiota, and digital health. Darren Streiler, managing director of ADM Ventures, highlighted the partnership’s potential to address rising consumer demand for bioactives and nutrition. ADM aims to leverage its expertise in microbiome science to enhance dietary supplements and food products. Additionally, ADM is set to open a new probiotics facility in Valencia, Spain, in 2022, increasing production capacity for post- and prebiotics.

ADM has outlined five key food and beverage trends set to shape consumer preferences in the coming year. These trends, identified through ADM's OutsideVoice consumer insights platform, reflect shifts in consumer behavior influenced by the pandemic. Key themes include a proactive approach to health, sustainability, the importance of the gut microbiome, a surge in plant-based foods, and the demand for transparency in product sourcing. With 31% of consumers prioritizing health-focused purchases, ADM is positioned to leverage these trends to drive innovation and meet evolving market demands.

Marfrig and ADM have officially launched PlantPlus Foods, a joint venture aimed at producing a variety of plant-based food products for North and South America. Marfrig owns 70% of the venture, while ADM holds 30%. The collaboration combines Marfrig's extensive production facilities with ADM's innovative technical expertise to meet growing consumer demand for sustainable food options. The venture seeks to leverage each company's strengths in the rapidly expanding plant-based market, utilizing advanced technology and resources to provide nutritious, environmentally-friendly products.

ADM has rescheduled its third-quarter financial results webcast to 8 a.m. Central Time on Friday, Oct. 30, from the previously announced 7 a.m. The earnings results will be disclosed after the market closes on Thursday, Oct. 29, with a slide presentation available for download. This adjustment highlights ADM's commitment to transparency and accessibility in sharing its financial performance with stakeholders.

ADM (NYSE: ADM) is set to build a new state-of-the-art facility in Valencia, Spain, to enhance its microbiome solutions capability. This facility will dramatically increase production capacity five-fold, allowing for a diverse range of innovative probiotics and postbiotics aimed at improving metabolic health. The facility will be operational by 2022 and co-located with ADM’s flavor production site. As health-conscious consumers seek products that support wellness, ADM’s investments position it well to fulfill this demand, bolstered by its award-winning product portfolio.

ADM and Spiber have announced an agreement to expand the production of Spiber’s Brewed Protein™ polymers for apparel and consumer products. This collaboration will leverage Spiber’s protein fermentation technology and ADM’s fermentation expertise and agricultural supply chain. The polymers will be produced in the U.S. using plant-based dextrose, providing sustainable alternatives for industries. This partnership aims to commercialize Spiber’s materials more widely, with an emphasis on sustainability.