Archer-Daniels-Midland director plans year-end exit

Did ADM report any disagreement related to Lei Z. Schlitz’s resignation?

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Q: What Board change did Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) disclose?

Q: Why did Lei Z. Schlitz resign from Archer-Daniels-Midland’s Board?

Q: Which ADM Board committee was involved in this director resignation process?

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What Board change did Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) disclose?

When is Lei Z. Schlitz’s resignation from ADM’s Board effective?

Why did Lei Z. Schlitz resign from Archer-Daniels-Midland’s Board?

Which ADM Board committee was involved in this director resignation process?

ADM stated that Lei Z. Schlitz’s resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company concerning operations, policies, or practices. The Board expressed appreciation for her contributions and service on the Board.

Archer-Daniels-Midland disclosed that director Lei Z. Schlitz has resigned from the Board. The Board accepted her resignation on August 6, 2026 and asked her to remain in her role through year-end.

Lei Z. Schlitz resigned from ADM’s Board due to a voluntary material change in her principal employment. The Company stated she acted under its Corporate Governance Guidelines, which address director status changes such as significant job transitions.

ADM’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee recommended that the Board accept Lei Z. Schlitz’s resignation. The full Board then formally accepted the resignation and requested that she remain on the Board through December 31, 2026.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company reported a planned Board change.

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Archer-Daniels-Midland Company reported a planned Board change. On August 6, 2026, the Board accepted the resignation of director Lei Z. Schlitz, following a voluntary material change in her principal employment, in line with the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines. At the Board’s request, she will continue serving as a director until December 31, 2026, when her resignation becomes effective. The Company stated that her resignation does not arise from any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices.

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Board acceptance date: August 6, 2026 Effective resignation date: December 31, 2026 Principal executive offices ZIP code: 60601

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Board acceptance date August 6, 2026 Date the Board accepted the resignation of director Lei Z. Schlitz

Effective resignation date December 31, 2026 Date Lei Z. Schlitz’s resignation from the Board becomes effective

Principal executive offices ZIP code 60601 ZIP code for ADM’s principal executive offices in Chicago, Illinois

Corporate Governance Guidelines, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, emerging growth company

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"upon the recommendation of its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, accepted the"

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emerging growth company regulatory

"405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of the chapter). Emerging growth company"

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Archer-Daniels-Midland disclosed that director Lei Z. Schlitz has resigned from the Board. The Board accepted her resignation on August 6, 2026 and asked her to remain in her role through year-end.

Lei Z. Schlitz’s resignation from ADM’s Board will be effective on December 31, 2026. Until that date, she will continue to serve as a director at the Board’s request to support a smooth transition.

Lei Z. Schlitz resigned from ADM’s Board due to a voluntary material change in her principal employment. The Company stated she acted under its Corporate Governance Guidelines, which address director status changes such as significant job transitions.

ADM’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee recommended that the Board accept Lei Z. Schlitz’s resignation. The full Board then formally accepted the resignation and requested that she remain on the Board through December 31, 2026.

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Available on EDGAR 08/12/2026 - 08:00 AM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/12/2026 - 08:00 AM

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) August 6, 2026

LOGO

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.)


77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 4600
Chicago, Illinois		60601
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 634-8100

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:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value	ADM	NYSE

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 6, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (the “Company”), upon the recommendation of its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, accepted the resignation of Lei Z. Schlitz from her position as a director of the Company, and asked her to remain on the Board through the end of the year. As such, Ms. Schlitz’s resignation will be effective on December 31, 2026. Ms. Schlitz had tendered her offer to resign from the Board in accordance with the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines as a result of a voluntary material change in her principal employment. Ms. Schlitz’s resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.

The Board greatly appreciates Ms. Schlitz’s contributions to the Company and her dedicated service to the Board. The Company wishes her the best in her future endeavors.

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.

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY

Date: August 12, 2026

/s/ Regina B. Jones

Regina B. Jones

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary

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