UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
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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 3, 2010
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-44
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41-0129150
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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4666 Faries Parkway
Decatur, Illinois
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62526
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (217) 424-5200
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Item 2.02
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Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
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On August 3, 2010, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) issued a press release announcing fourth quarter and annual results. A copy of such press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits
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The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
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99.1
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Press release dated August 3, 2010 announcing fourth quarter and annual results.
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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: August 3, 2010
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By
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/s/ David J. Smith
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David J. Smith
Executive Vice President, Secretary and
General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated August 3, 2010
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