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Archer Daniels Midland Company reports developments tied to its role as a global agricultural supply chain manager, commodity processor, grain merchandiser, and provider of human and animal nutrition ingredients. Recurring updates cover quarterly and annual results, segment performance in Nutrition and agricultural processing activities, guidance, bio-based solutions, and market conditions affecting crops, oilseeds, corn, wheat, sweeteners, starches, ethanol, and biofuels.
ADM news also includes cash dividend declarations on its common stock, board and governance changes, sustainability and ethics recognition, farmer-resilience partnerships, and investor conference appearances. Company announcements often connect its processing and logistics network with food security, nutrition, agricultural markets, and the bioeconomy.
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of 'a-' for Agrinational Insurance Company and ADM Insurance Company, with a stable outlook. These ratings reflect a strong balance sheet, adequate operating performance, and effective enterprise risk management. The affirmation considers strong risk-adjusted capitalization amid elevated leverage metrics. Additionally, ADM Insurance Group benefits from the support of its parent, Archer Daniels Midland Company, enhancing its capacity to meet global insurance needs.
ADM (NYSE: ADM) has unveiled a new Policy to Protect Forests, Biodiversity and Communities, revising its 2015 policy to enhance sustainable practices in its supply chains. The company aims to eliminate deforestation by 2030 and achieve full traceability of its soy sourcing in South America by the end of 2022. The policy emphasizes conservation of water resources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and supporting agriculture for sustainable development. ADM is also committed to collaboration, highlighted by its involvement in multi-stakeholder initiatives like the Palm Oil Collaboration Group.
ADM (NYSE: ADM) is collaborating with the Financial Times for an online panel discussion titled The Future of Food is Now focused on the transformation of global food systems. Scheduled for March 16 at 9 a.m. U.S. Central Time, the event will address consumer trends, ESG strategies, and EU policies influencing food systems. Notable speakers include Ray Young, CFO of ADM, and Jennifer Morris, CEO of The Nature Conservancy, among others. This free event aims to explore sustainability strategies and investment priorities shaping the food industry in 2021 and beyond.
ADM (NYSE: ADM) will present at the Bank of America 2021 Global Agriculture & Materials Conference on March 3 at 2 p.m. ET. CFO Ray Young will lead a fireside chat during this event. Interested participants can tune in via a live webcast available at www.adm.com/webcast, with a replay accessible for a limited time thereafter. ADM is dedicated to unlocking nature's power for global nutrition through innovative solutions and sustainability commitments.
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ADM’s Board of Directors has announced a cash dividend of 37.0 cents per share, marking a 2.78% increase from the previous quarter’s dividend of 36.0 cents. This dividend is set to be paid on March 2, 2021, to shareholders recorded by Feb. 9, 2021. This declaration represents ADM's 357th consecutive quarterly payment and continues its impressive record of 89 years of uninterrupted dividends. As of December 31, 2020, ADM had 556,104,261 shares of common stock outstanding.
ADM reported robust financial results for Q4 and the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, with adjusted EPS of $1.21, compared to $1.42 in 2019. The company achieved a segment operating profit of $1.1 billion, with significant contributions from Ag Services and Oilseeds, which surpassed $2 billion in profits. Nutrition saw a 37% increase in operating profit. ADM anticipates continued growth in 2021 driven by strong demand and operational excellence.
ADM (NYSE: ADM) will announce its fourth-quarter financial results on January 26, 2021, before market opening. The company will host a webcast at 8 a.m. Central Time to discuss these results and provide updates. A slide presentation will be accessible for download during this time. ADM emphasizes its commitment to sustainability and innovation in the nutrition industry, serving both human and animal markets globally, and positioning itself as a leader in agricultural origination and processing.
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