[Form 4] Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Insider Trading Activity
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (ADM) reported a grant of 79.802 stock units under its Stock Unit Plan for Nonemployee Directors to James C. Collins Jr., a director. The derivative units convert 1-for-1 into common stock and were granted with a transaction date of 09/10/2025.
Following the award, Mr. Collins beneficially owns 9,610.086 shares of ADM common stock (direct ownership). The stock units vest or convert under the plan rules, which generally provide conversion at the earlier of a multi-year schedule tied to board service or five years after the award, or upon cessation of board service, as described in the plan language included in the filing.
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TL;DR: Director received a modest equity grant of 79.802 stock units, increasing reported beneficial ownership to 9,610.086 shares.
The Form 4 discloses a routine non-employee director equity award under the company's Stock Unit Plan for Nonemployee Directors. The units convert 1-for-1 into common stock and are subject to the plan's timing rules, including conversion no later than five years after the award or upon cessation of board service. This is a standard governance practice to compensate and retain directors and to align their interests with shareholders. The disclosed transaction is small relative to total outstanding shares and does not indicate any unusual corporate control or liquidity event.
TL;DR: Transaction is a routine director award; impact on equity base is immaterial based on disclosed amounts.
The filing shows an award of 79.802 stock units on 09/10/2025 and reports direct beneficial ownership of 9,610.086 shares after the grant. The derivative awards convert 1-for-1 and follow the plan's conversion/vesting timeline. There is no indication of cash purchase, disposition, or exercise price beyond the 1-for-1 conversion. Given the small number of units reported, this disclosure appears routine and not material to ADM's capitalization or near-term financials.