NYSE, ADM - Archer Daniels Midland
Archer Daniels Midland Company (the Company) was incorporated in Delaware in
1923, successor to the Daniels Linseed Co. founded in 1902. The Company is a
world leader in BioEnergy and has a premier position in the agricultural
processing value chain. The Company is one of the world?s largest processors of
oilseeds, corn, wheat, and cocoa and is a leading manufacturer of biodiesel,
ethanol, soybean oil and meal, corn sweeteners, flour, and other value-added
food and feed ingredients. The Company also has an extensive grain elevator and
transportation network to buy, store, clean, and transport agricultural
commodities, such as oilseeds, corn, wheat, milo, oats, and barley.
During the last five years, the Company has experienced significant growth,
spending approximately $4.8 billion for construction of new plants, expansions
of existing plants, and the acquisitions of plants and transportation
equipment. ...