2011
Letter to Shareholders
& Form 10-K
Serving Vital Needs
To our Shareholders:
Discipline, resourcefulness, experience, strong risk management capabilities, keen market insight and an
unrelenting focus on results: These core strengths enable ADM to find opportunity in volatility year after year. And
our 2011 fiscal year offered no shortage of volatile, complex conditions.
Sharply fluctuating commodity prices, erratic and sometimes destructive weather, sociopolitical upheaval,
restrictive trade policies and persistent economic uncertainty made an always unpredictable operating environment
even more challenging. The ADM team nonetheless produced strong results: net earnings of $2 billion―up 5
percent over 2010―and record segment operating profit of $4 billion—a 24 percent increase over our 2010 total.
We also extended our record of dividend payments to 319 consecutive quarters, or nearly 80 years. And, we
continued to make improvements in safety, reducing our total recordable incident rate by 17 percent and our lost
workday injury rate by 7 percent.
A year like 2011 highlights the benefit of our global sourcing, transportation and processing network. When civil
unrest in the Middle East, drought and trade embargoes in the Black Sea, the earthquake and tsunami in Japan,
and flooding in the U.S. caused disruptions—in supply, demand and the trade flows that connect them—our team
sourced alternative supply, managed risk and continued delivering crops and products to serve vital needs for food
and energy. Though our success at managing through complexity in 2011 was notable, it was not unprecedented.
In each of the past four years, ADM’s business model has enabled us to deliver strong results amid very different—
though often equally challenging—circumstances. Individual business units’ contributions to earnings have varied
widely as a percentage of the company’s total, demonstrating our ability to adapt to ever-changing market conditions.
To create a platform for greater success, we are advancing a strategy for profitable global growth. By building
out our integrated sourcing, storage and transportation model in regions where crop supplies are increasing, and
by expanding our processing and distribution capabilities in regions where demand is increasing, we gain greater
ability to serve the needs of a growing world.
Opportunity in global oilseeds
That growth strategy is reflected in our Oilseeds business unit 2011 performance: record operating profits of $1.5
billion―up 9 percent over 2010―on strengths in our origination and crushing, and our refining, packaging and
biodiesel businesses. Looking ahead, expanding sourcing, processing and export capabilities in South America
will be key; we are constructing a major soybean crushing facility adjacent to our newly operational fertilizer plant
in Villeta, Paraguay; a biodiesel plant in Joaçaba, Brazil; and a port terminal in Nueva Palmira, Uruguay. We are
also investing in sustainable palm production and processing in Pará, Brazil.
In Western Europe, we are enhancing the flexibility of our oilseeds processing plants, enabling them to handle
multiple raw materials to optimize processing margins. In the increasingly important growing region of Eastern
Europe, we are expanding sourcing and processing capabilities: partnering to build a new grain warehouse on
Poland’s Baltic coast and acquiring, at the Elbe River in Riesa, Germany, an elevator that allows us to load
trucks, trains and barges.
In North America, we advanced our strategy by acquiring a soybean crushing and biodiesel facility in
Deerfield, Missouri, and by doubling canola seed receiving and storage capacity at our Lloydminster, Alberta,
processing plant. We also acquired full ownership of the Golden Peanut Company, LLC, and a grain storage
facility in Estill, South Carolina.
Global growth in agricultural services
Greater crop volumes will be needed—today and tomorrow—to feed a growing global population, and our
Agricultural Services strategy, and performance, builds on that inexorable trend. In 2011, Ag Services earned a
38 percent year-over-year increase in operating profits on strong merchandising, handling and transportation results.
We are investing to continue this growth: substantially expanding and improving our origination and transportation
network by adding to our fleet of bulk cargo vessels; modernizing our barge fleet in the Americas; increasing
capacity at three grain elevators in Missouri and Illinois, and constructing additional elevators in Minnesota,
Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.
ADM is the leader in agricultural transport on the Mississippi River, the U.S. lifeline to export markets around
the world. We are replicating that origination-through-export leadership on other key global inland waterways,
including the Paraguay River. In Romania, we are significantly expanding grain origination, storage, transportation
and export operations along the Danube River. This project includes 12 grain elevators on the river, one inland
storage elevator in western Romania and a joint-venture export elevator on the Black Sea port of Constanta.
Outstanding risk management in corn processing
In 2011, operating profit in our Corn business unit grew 47 percent—to $1.1 billion―over fiscal 2010, largely
through outstanding risk management, as corn prices rose sharply. We also saw improved demand in our
sweeteners and starches and bioproducts portfolios, though much of the positive volume impact was offset by
higher input costs. During the year, we announced plans to expand production of lysine and threonine—two animal
feed ingredients—and began producing biobased propylene glycol. Looking ahead, we are building a sweetener
terminal in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to more effectively serve major southeastern U.S. customers, and we will be
focused on improving returns from the major capital projects completed in recent years by driving operational
efficiencies and by further leveraging the total value of our diverse product portfolio.
Generating cash from other business units
Operating profit in our other business units, which include our milling, cocoa and financial businesses,
reached $513 million―up 14 percent from 2010―as we advanced additional operating and cost efficiencies
in milling and focused on capturing efficiencies by integrating our new cocoa processing facilities in Hazleton,
Pennsylvania, and Kumasi, Ghana.
Driving earnings growth and capital returns; ensuring financial strength
To advance our strategy, we are focused both on earnings growth and on driving more robust shareholder returns.
In 2011, ADM invested $1.5 billion in capital spending and acquisitions to support growth around the world. And,
we achieved a 250-basis-point spread over our weighted average cost of capital—exceeding our 200-basis-point
long-term objective—and saw a 12.3 percent return on equity, consistent with our 12 to 14 percent long-term goal
range. To bring greater consistency to our returns, we will pursue a portfolio approach of investing in projects
that deliver a mix of short- and longer-term returns. We will focus on projects outside of the United States,
and on U.S. projects that support exports. We will also continue to improve our capital-allocation process and
management of working capital.
As we invest for profitable growth, we must also manage volatile commodity prices while maintaining financial
strength. Doing so is a signature ADM capability. In 2011, we raised more than $4 billion of liquidity to support
our business. And, we completed a successful remarketing of $1.75 billion in debt, and issued $1.75 billion of new
equity, thereby lowering our interest costs and increasing our financial flexibility.
Building internal capacity
Beyond laying the financial and operational groundwork for ongoing growth, we made a number of key leadership
appointments during the year to broaden our base of talent and experience as we operate in an increasingly
competitive world. By naming Juan R. Luciano as executive vice president and chief operating officer, and
appointing Ray G. Young senior vice president and chief financial officer, we have brought additional global
business acumen and valuable outside perspectives to our management team. Both Luciano and Young bring a
diverse range of senior-level global business experience, strong track records of performance, and exceptional
focus on creating shareholder value.
Commitment, today and tomorrow
That focus, on creating shareholder value, is steadfastly shared by me and by our leadership team. We are not
satisfied with the status quo. We are taking—and we will take—actions to improve shareholder return by investing
in good projects and by repurchasing shares as valuation dictates and our balance sheet allows.
As I write this letter, the global economic outlook is once again uncertain; markets are skittish and consumers
are wary in response. We at ADM are determined. The long-term trends that support our business—growing
population and rising prosperity in emerging markets—remain. And, even in the short term, regardless of what
nature, the global economy or the commodities marketplace holds in store, ADM has the acumen and assets to
thrive. To operate with excellence. To create shareholder value. To serve vital needs…for many years to come.
Patricia A. Woertz
Chairman, CEO and President
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-K
⌧ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011
OR
(cid:134) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from________ to _________
Commission file number 1-44
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
4666 Faries Parkway Box 1470
Decatur, Illinois
(Address of principal executive offices)
41-0129150
(I. R. S. Employer
Identification No.)
62525
(Zip Code)
217-424-5200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value
New York Stock Exchange
Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the
Securities Act. Yes ⌧ No (cid:133)
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act.
Yes (cid:133) No ⌧
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90
days. Yes ⌧ No (cid:133)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site,
if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post
such files). Yes ⌧ No (cid:133)
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not
contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form
10-K. ⌧
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated
filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and
“smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer ⌧
Non-accelerated Filer (cid:134)
Accelerated Filer (cid:134)
Smaller Reporting Company (cid:134)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange
Act). Yes (cid:134) No ⌧
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed
by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such
common equity, as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter.
Common Stock, no par value--$18.7 billion
(Based on the closing sale price of Common Stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange
as of December 31, 2010)
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest
practicable date.
Common Stock, no par value—675,797,974 shares
(July 29, 2011)
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the proxy statement for the annual meeting of stockholders to be held November 3, 2011, are
incorporated by reference into Part III.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This Form 10-K contains forward-looking information that is subject to certain risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, expressed, or implied by such forward-
looking information. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by our use of words such as
“may, will, should, anticipates, believes, expects, plans, future, intends, could, estimate, predict, potential or
contingent,” the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. The Company’s actual results could
differ materially from those discussed or implied herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to such
differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in this Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30,
2011. Among these risks are legislative acts; changes in the prices of food, feed, and other commodities,
including gasoline; and macroeconomic conditions in various parts of the world. To the extent permitted under
applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of
new information or future events.
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Part I
Business
Risk Factors
Unresolved Staff Comments
Properties
Legal Proceedings
Reserved
Part II
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters,
and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Selected Financial Data
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure
Controls and Procedures
Other Information
Part III
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Executive Compensation
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
and Related Stockholder Matters
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Principal Accounting Fees and Services
Part IV
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
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BUSINESS
Company Overview
PART I
Archer-Daniels-Midland-Company (the Company) was incorporated in Delaware in 1923, successor to the
Daniels Linseed Co. founded in 1902. The Company is one of the world’s largest processors of oilseeds, corn,
wheat, cocoa, and other agricultural commodities and is a leading manufacturer of vegetable oil, protein meal,
corn sweeteners, flour, biodiesel, ethanol, and other value-added food and feed ingredients. The Company also
has an extensive grain elevator and transportation network to procure, store, clean, and transport agricultural
commodities, such as oilseeds, corn, wheat, milo, oats, and barley, as well as processed agricultural
commodities. The Company has significant investments in joint ventures. The Company expects to benefit
from these investments, which typically aim to expand or enhance the Company’s market for its products or
offer other benefits including, but not limited to, geographic or product line expansion.
The Company’s vision is to be the most admired global agribusiness while creating value and growing responsibly.
The Company’s strategy involves expanding the volume and diversity of crops that it merchandises and processes,
expanding the global reach of its core model, and expanding its value-added product portfolio. The Company
seeks to serve vital needs by connecting the harvest to the home and transforming crops into food and energy
products. The Company desires to execute this vision and these strategies by conducting its business in accordance
with its core values of operating with integrity, treating others with respect, achieving excellence, being
resourceful, displaying teamwork, and being responsible.
During the past five years, the Company significantly expanded its agricultural commodity processing and handling
capacity through construction of new plants, expansion of existing plants, and the acquisition of plants and
transportation equipment. The Company currently expects to spend approximately $2.0 billion on capital
expenditures in fiscal year 2012, primarily for acquisitions and expansions of processing plants as well as for
storage facilities, transportation equipment, and other capital projects including projects aimed at improving
efficiency. The Company anticipates that approximately one-half of these investments will relate to non-U.S.
operations and a significant portion of the U.S. investments will support the Company’s ability to serve export
markets. There have been no significant dispositions during the last five years.
Segment Descriptions
The Company’s operations are classified into three reportable business segments: Oilseeds Processing, Corn
Processing, and Agricultural Services. Each of these segments is organized based upon the nature of products and
services offered. The Company’s remaining operations, which include wheat processing, cocoa processing, and its
financial business units, are not reportable business segments, as defined by the applicable accounting standard, and
are classified as Other. Financial information with respect to the Company’s reportable business segments is set
forth in Note 16 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in Item 8 herein, “Financial Statements
and Supplementary Data.”
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BUSINESS (Continued)
Oilseeds Processing
The Oilseeds Processing segment includes activities related to the origination, merchandising, crushing, and
further processing of oilseeds such as soybeans and soft seeds (cottonseed, sunflower seed, canola, rapeseed, and
flaxseed) into vegetable oils and protein meals. Oilseeds products produced and marketed by the Company
include ingredients for the food, feed, energy, and other industrial products industries. Crude vegetable oils
produced by the segment’s crushing activities are sold “as is” or are further processed by refining, blending,
bleaching, and deodorizing into salad oils. Salad oils are sold “as is” or are further processed by hydrogenating
and/or interesterifying into margarine, shortening, and other food products. Partially refined oils are used to
produce biodiesel or are sold to other manufacturers for use in chemicals, paints, and other industrial products.
Oilseed protein meals are principally sold to third parties to be used as ingredients in commercial livestock and
poultry feeds. The Oilseeds Processing segment also produces natural health and nutrition products and other
specialty food and feed ingredients. In North America, cottonseed flour is produced and sold primarily to the
pharmaceutical industry and cotton cellulose pulp is manufactured and sold to the chemical, paper, and filter
markets. In Europe and South America, the Oilseeds Processing segment includes origination and
merchandising activities of a network of grain elevators, port facilities, and transportation assets used to buy,
store, clean, and transport agricultural commodities, as adjuncts to its oilseeds processing assets. In South
America, the Oilseeds Processing segment operates fertilizer blending facilities.
The Company has a 16.4% ownership interest in Wilmar International Limited (Wilmar), a Singapore publicly
listed company. Wilmar, a leading agribusiness group in Asia, is engaged in the businesses of oil palm cultivation,
oilseeds crushing, edible oils refining, sugar, consumer pack edible oils processing and merchandising, specialty
fats, oleo chemicals, biodiesel, fertilizers and soy protein manufacturing, rice and flour milling, and grains
merchandising.
Effective December 31, 2010, the Company acquired Alimenta (USA) Inc., and as a result of the transaction,
now owns 100% of Golden Peanut Company LLC (Golden Peanut). Golden Peanut is a major supplier of
peanuts and peanut-derived ingredients to both the U.S. and export markets and operator of one peanut shelling
facility in Argentina. The Company began consolidating the operating results of Golden Peanut in the third
quarter of fiscal 2011.
The Company has a 50% interest in Edible Oils Limited, a joint venture between the Company and Princes Limited
to procure, package, and sell edible oils in the United Kingdom. The Company also formed a joint venture with
Princes Limited in Poland to procure, package, and sell edible oils in Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary,
and Austria.
Stratas Foods LLC, a joint venture between the Company and ACH Jupiter, LLC, a subsidiary of Associated
British Foods, procures, packages, and sells edible oils in North America. The Company has a 50% ownership
interest in this joint venture.
The Company is a major supplier of agricultural commodity raw materials to Wilmar, Edible Oils Limited, and
Stratas Foods LLC.
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BUSINESS (Continued)
Corn Processing
The Company’s Corn Processing segment is engaged in corn wet milling and dry milling activities, with its asset
base primarily located in the central part of the United States. The Corn Processing segment converts corn into
sweeteners, starches and bioproducts. Its products include ingredients used in the food and beverage industry
including sweeteners, starch, syrup, glucose, and dextrose. Dextrose and starch are used by the Corn Processing
segment as feedstocks for its bioproducts operations. By fermentation of dextrose, the Corn Processing segment
produces alcohol, amino acids, and other specialty food and animal feed ingredients. Ethyl alcohol is produced
by the Company for industrial use as ethanol or as beverage grade. Ethanol, in gasoline, increases octane and is
used as an extender and oxygenate. Bioproducts also include amino acids such as lysine and threonine that are
vital compounds used in swine feeds to produce leaner animals and in poultry feeds to enhance the speed and
efficiency of poultry production. Corn gluten feed and meal, as well as distillers’ grains, are produced for use as
animal feed ingredients. Corn germ, a by-product of the wet milling process, is further processed into vegetable
oil and protein meal. Other Corn Processing products include citric and lactic acids, lactates, sorbitol, xanthan
gum and glycols which are used in various food and industrial products. The Corn Processing segment includes
the activities of the Company’s Brazilian sugarcane operations, propylene and ethylene glycol facility, and
investments in renewable plastics.
Almidones Mexicanos S.A., in which the Company has a 50% interest, operates a wet corn milling plant in
Mexico.
Eaststarch C.V. (Netherlands), in which the Company has a 50% interest, owns interests in companies that operate
wet corn milling plants in Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovakia, and Turkey.
The Company has a 50% interest in Telles, LLC (Telles), a joint venture between the Company and Metabolix
Inc. to market and sell a corn-based bioplastic, which is being produced in a facility owned by the Company.
The Company entered into Brazilian joint ventures for the purposes of growing sugarcane and the production of
sugar and ethanol from sugarcane. Construction of the joint venture’s ethanol production facility was completed
and operations began in December 2009. In fiscal 2011, ADM obtained 100% ownership of these sugarcane
operations.
Red Star Yeast Company, LLC produces and sells fresh and dry yeast in the United States and Canada. The
Company has a 40% ownership interest in this joint venture.
Agricultural Services
The Agricultural Services segment utilizes its extensive U.S. grain elevator and global transportation network to
buy, store, clean, and transport agricultural commodities, such as oilseeds, corn, wheat, milo, oats, rice, and
barley, and resells these commodities primarily as food and feed ingredients and as raw materials for the
agricultural processing industry. Agricultural Services’ grain sourcing and transportation network provides
reliable and efficient services to the Company’s customers and agricultural processing operations. Agricultural
Services’ transportation network capabilities include truck, rail, barge, port, and ocean-going vessel handling and
freight services. The Agricultural Services segment also includes the activities related to the processing and
distributing of formula feeds and animal health and nutrition products, and the procuring, processing, and
distributing of edible beans.
Alfred C. Toepfer International (Toepfer), in which the Company has an 80% interest, is a global merchandiser of
agricultural commodities and processed products. Toepfer has 36 sales offices worldwide and operates inland,
river, and export facilities in Argentina, Romania, Ukraine, and the United States.
The Company has a 45% interest in Kalama Export Company, a grain export elevator in Washington.
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BUSINESS (Continued)
Other
Other includes the Company’s remaining processing operations, consisting of activities related to processing
agricultural commodities into food ingredient products such as wheat into wheat flour, and cocoa into chocolate
and cocoa products. Other also includes financial activities related to banking, captive insurance, futures
commission merchant activities, and private equity fund investments.
Gruma S.A.B. de C.V. (Gruma), in which the Company has a 23.2% interest, is the world’s largest producer and
marketer of corn flour and tortillas with operations in Mexico, the United States, Central America, South
America, and Europe. Additionally, the Company has a 20% share, through a joint venture with Gruma, in six
U.S. corn flour mills and one in Italy. The Company also has a 40% share, through a joint venture with Gruma,
in nine Mexican wheat flour mills.
The Company procures, transports, and processes cocoa beans and produces cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, cocoa
powder, chocolate, and various compounds in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa for the
food processing industry.
Hickory Point Bank and Trust Company, fsb (Bank), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, furnishes
public banking and trust services, as well as cash management, transfer agency, and securities safekeeping
services, for the Company. In fiscal 2011, the Company announced the sale of a majority ownership interest in
the Bank, which is pending regulatory approval.
Captive insurance, which includes Agrinational Insurance Company (Agrinational), a wholly owned subsidiary
of the Company, provides insurance coverage for certain property, casualty, marine, credit, and other
miscellaneous risks of the Company and participates in certain third-party reinsurance arrangements.
Agrinational also writes crop insurance for farmers in the United States and South America.
ADM Investor Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, is a registered futures commission
merchant and a clearing member of all principal commodities exchanges in the U.S. ADM Investor Services
International, Ltd., a member of several commodity exchanges and clearing houses in Europe, and ADMIS Hong
Kong Limited, are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company offering broker services in Europe and Asia.
The Company is a limited partner in various private equity funds which invest primarily in emerging markets.
Corporate
Compagnie Industrielle et Financiere des Produits Amylaces SA (Luxembourg) and affiliates, of which the
Company has a 41.5% interest, is a joint venture which targets investments in food, feed ingredients and bioenergy
businesses.
The Company has an investment in Agricultural Bank of China to help advance its strategic growth plans in China.
Methods of Distribution
Since the Company’s customers are principally other manufacturers and processors, the Company’s products are
distributed mainly in bulk from processing plants or storage facilities directly to customers’ facilities. The
Company has developed a comprehensive transportation system to efficiently move both commodities and
processed products virtually anywhere in the world. The Company owns or leases large numbers of the trucks,
trailers, railroad tank and hopper cars, river barges, towboats, and ocean-going vessels used in this transportation
system.
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BUSINESS (Continued)
Concentration of Sales by Product
The following products account for 10% or more of net sales and other operating income for the last three fiscal
years:
% of Net Sales and Other Operating Income
2009
2010
2011
21%
12%
9%
22%
10%
12%
19%
12%
11%
Soybeans
Corn
Soybean Meal
Status of New Products
The Company continues to expand the size and global reach of its business through the development of new
products. The Company does not expect any of the following products to have a significant impact on the
Company’s net sales and operating income in the next fiscal year.
For retail and foodservice markets, the Company’s researchers continue to develop custom fats and oils with low
levels of trans fats. This year the Company broadened its portfolio of enzymatically-modified low trans fats. In
addition, the Company is working to develop vegetable oil products with reduced saturated fats.
The Company has finalized an agreement with Burcon Technologies to exclusively manufacture, market and sell
Clarisoy®, a unique transparent soy protein. The Company is building a semi-works production facility and is
optimizing the characteristics of Clarisoy® in low pH beverage applications for introduction into the market place.
The Company, along with ConocoPhillips, is piloting a technology to produce renewable transportation biofuels
from biomass and has successfully produced quantities of biocrude that can be upgraded to gasoline components.
The Company is continuing to evaluate the economic viability of the technology.
The Company has developed a number of new biosurfactants for several new markets. One product is an
agricultural adjuvant which is used to emulsify herbicides and mineral nutrients in water for spray application on
corn and soybean crops. Another line of biosurfactants was developed for inks, paints, and coatings to serve as
dispersants for pigments.
The Company has started producing propylene glycol and isosorbide under its Evolution Chemicals™ line. The
Company’s propylene glycol is an industrial ingredient made from corn or oilseeds that is a drop-in replacement to
petroleum-based propylene glycol. Derived from corn, isosorbide is a versatile chemical building block with wide
ranging uses including production of polyesters for use in inks, toners, powder coatings, packaging and durable
goods; polyurethanes used in foams and coatings; polycarbonates for durable goods and optical media; epoxy
resins for paints and canned food coatings; and detergents, surfactants and additives for personal care and consumer
products.
In December 2009, the Company started production of Mirel®, a renewable plastic in its Clinton, Iowa facility.
This new bioplastic is being marketed by Telles, a joint-venture of the Company and Metabolix, Inc.
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BUSINESS (Continued)
Source and Availability of Raw Materials
Substantially all of the Company’s raw materials are agricultural commodities. In any single year, the
availability and price of these commodities are subject to factors such as changes in weather conditions,
plantings, government programs and policies, competition, changes in global demand resulting from population
growth and changes in standards of living, and global production of similar and competitive crops. The
Company’s raw materials are procured from thousands of growers, grain elevators, and wholesale merchants in
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, pursuant primarily to short-term (less than one year)
agreements or on a spot basis. The Company is not dependent upon any particular grower, elevator, or merchant
as a source for its raw materials.
Patents, Trademarks, and Licenses
The Company owns valuable patents, trademarks, and licenses but does not consider any segment of its business
dependent upon any single or group of patents, trademarks or licenses.
Seasonality, Working Capital Needs, and Significant Customers
Since the Company is widely diversified in global agribusiness markets, there are no material seasonal fluctuations
in the manufacture, sale, and distribution of its products and services. There is a degree of seasonality in the
growing cycles, procurement, and transportation of the Company’s principal raw materials: oilseeds, corn, wheat,
cocoa beans, sugarcane, and other grains. However, the physical movement of the millions of metric tons of these
crops through the Company’s global processing facilities is reasonably constant throughout the year.
The Company’s working capital requirements are directly affected by the price of agricultural commodities, which
may fluctuate significantly and change quickly. Because the Company has a higher portion of its operations in the
northern hemisphere, principally North America and Europe, relative to the southern hemisphere, primarily South
America, inventory levels typically peak after the fall harvest and are generally lower during the summer months.
Working capital requirements have historically trended with inventory levels. No material part of the Company’s
business is dependent upon a single customer or very few customers. The Company has seasonal financing
arrangements with farmers in certain countries around the world. Typically, advances on these financing
arrangements occur during the planting season and are repaid at harvest.
Competition
The Company has significant competition in the markets in which it operates based principally on price, quality,
and alternative products, some of which are made from different raw materials than those utilized by the Company.
Given the commodity-based nature of many of its businesses, the Company, on an ongoing basis, focuses on
managing unit costs and improving efficiency through technology improvements, productivity enhancements, and
regular evaluation of the Company’s asset portfolio.
Research and Development Expenditures
The Company’s research and development expenditures are focused on responding to demand from customers’
product development or formulation needs, improving processing efficiency, and developing food, feed, fuel, and
industrial products from renewable agricultural crops. Research and development expense during the three years
ended June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009, net of reimbursements of government grants, was approximately $60
million, $56 million, and $50 million, respectively. The Company does not expect these research and development
expenses to have a significant effect on net sales and other operating profit in the next year.
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Item 1.
BUSINESS (Continued)
The Company is working with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory and
other key academic and corporate partners on projects to demonstrate carbon capture and sequestration as a
viable option for reducing carbon dioxide emissions from manufacturing operations. The first project, Illinois
Basin Decatur Project (IBDP) led by Midwest Geological Sequestration Consortium (MGSC), has finished
construction and expects to start operations in the third quarter of calendar year 2011. The second project, the
Illinois Industrial Carbon Capture & Sequestration (IL-ICCS), has met the milestone for completing the front
end engineering designs and commenced construction in the second quarter of calendar year 2011. This facility
is expected to be operational in the third quarter of calendar year 2013.
The Company is continuing to invest in research to develop a broad range of industrial chemicals with an
objective to produce key chemical building blocks that serve as a platform for producing a variety of commodity
chemicals. The key chemical building blocks are derived from the Company’s starch and oilseed-based
feedstocks. Conversion technologies include utilizing expertise in both fermentation and catalysis. The
chemicals pipeline includes the development of chemicals and intermediates that are currently produced from
petrochemical resources as well as new to the market bio-based products. The Company’s current portfolio
includes products that are in the early development phase and those that are close to pilot plant demonstration. In
an effort to further advance the development of bio-based chemical technologies, the Company has partnered
with the Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis (CEBC) at Kansas University. The Company and
Kansas University were awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in May 2011 to develop
sustainable catalytic processes to convert biomass into bio-based chemicals.
Environmental Compliance
During the year ended June 30, 2011, $91 million was spent specifically to improve equipment, facilities, and
programs for pollution control and compliance with the requirements of various environmental agencies.
On July 31, 2009, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) issued a Notice of Violation
indicating that one of the Company’s facilities in Memphis, Tennessee, may have violated section 311(j) of the
Clean Water Act relating to a release of product that occurred on January 2, 2008. The Company and the U.S. EPA
have reached an agreement to resolve this matter with the payment of a penalty of approximately $120,000.
There have been no material effects upon the earnings and competitive position of the Company resulting from
compliance with federal, state, and local laws or regulations enacted or adopted relating to the protection of the
environment.
The Company’s business could be affected in the future by national and global regulation or taxation of greenhouse
gas emissions. In the United States, the U.S. EPA has adopted regulations requiring the owners of certain facilities
to measure and report their greenhouse gas emissions, and the U.S. EPA has begun a process to regulate these
emissions under the Clean Air Act. Globally, a number of countries that are parties to the Kyoto Protocol have
instituted or are considering climate change legislation and regulations. Most notable is the European Union
Greenhouse Gas Emission Trading System (EU-ETS). The Company has several facilities in Europe that
participate in this system. It is difficult at this time to estimate the likelihood of passage, or predict the potential
impact, of any additional legislation. Potential consequences could include increased energy, transportation and raw
material costs and may require the Company to make additional investments in its facilities and equipment.
Number of Employees
The number of full-time employees of the Company was approximately 30,700 at June 30, 2011.
Financial Information About Foreign and U.S. Operations
Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” and Item 2, “Properties,” includes information relating to the Company’s foreign and U.S.
operations. Geographic financial information is set forth in “Note 16 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements” included in Item 8 herein, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”.
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Item 1.
BUSINESS (Continued)
Available Information
The Company’s internet address is http://www.adm.com. The Company makes available, free of charge, through
its website, the Company’s annual reports on Form 10-K; quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; current reports on Form
8-K; Directors and Officers Forms 3, 4, and 5; and amendments to those reports, as soon as reasonably practicable
after electronically filing such materials with, or furnishing them to, the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC).
In addition, the Company makes available, through its website, the Company’s Business Code of Conduct and
Ethics, Corporate Governance Guidelines, and the written charters of the Audit, Compensation/Succession,
Nominating/Corporate Governance, and Executive Committees.
References to our website addressed in this report are provided as a convenience and do not constitute, or should
not be viewed as, an incorporation by reference of the information contained on, or available through, the website.
Therefore, such information should not be considered part of this report.
The public may read and copy any materials filed by the Company with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference
Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the
Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains a website which contains
reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file information
electronically with the SEC. The SEC’s internet address is http://www.sec.gov.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
The availability and prices of the agricultural commodities and agricultural commodity products the Company
procures, transports, stores, processes, and merchandises can be affected by weather conditions, disease,
government programs, competition, and various other factors beyond the Company’s control and could
adversely affect the Company’s operating results.
The availability and prices of agricultural commodities are subject to wide fluctuations due to factors such as
changes in weather conditions, disease, plantings, government programs and policies, competition, changes in
global demand resulting from population growth and changes in standards of living, and global production of
similar and competitive crops. These factors have historically caused volatility in agricultural commodity prices
and, consequently, in the Company’s operating results. Reduced supply of agricultural commodities due to
weather-related factors or other reasons could adversely affect the Company’s profitability by increasing the cost of
raw materials and/or limit the Company’s ability to procure, transport, store, process, and merchandise agricultural
commodities in an efficient manner.
The Company has significant competition in the markets in which it operates.
The Company faces significant competition in each of its businesses and has numerous competitors. The Company
is dependent on being able to generate net sales and other operating income in excess of cost of products sold in
order to obtain margins, profits, and cash flows to meet or exceed its targeted financial performance measures and
provide cash for operating, working capital, dividend, or capital expenditure needs. Competition impacts the
Company’s ability to generate and increase its gross profit as a result of the following factors. Pricing of the
Company’s products is partly dependent upon industry processing capacity, which is impacted by competitor
actions to bring on-line idled capacity or build new production capacity. Many of the products bought and sold by
the Company are global commodities or are derived from global commodities. The markets for global
commodities are highly price competitive and in many cases the commodities are subject to substitution. To
compete effectively, the Company focuses on improving efficiency in its production and distribution operations,
developing and maintaining appropriate market share, and providing high levels of customer service. Competition
could increase the Company’s costs to purchase raw materials, lower selling prices of its products, or reduce the
Company’s market share, which may result in lower and more inefficient operating rates and reduced gross profit.
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Item 1A. RISK FACTORS (Continued)
Fluctuations in energy prices could adversely affect the Company’s operating results.
The Company’s operating costs and the selling prices of certain finished products are sensitive to changes in energy
prices. The Company’s processing plants are powered principally by electricity, natural gas, and coal. The
Company’s transportation operations are dependent upon diesel fuel and other petroleum-based products.
Significant increases in the cost of these items, including any consequences of regulation or taxation of greenhouse
gases, could adversely affect the Company’s production costs and operating results.
The Company has certain finished products, such as ethanol and biodiesel, which are closely related to, or may be
substituted for, petroleum products. Therefore, the selling prices of ethanol and biodiesel can be impacted by the
selling prices of gasoline and diesel fuel. A significant decrease in the price of gasoline or diesel fuel could result
in a significant decrease in the selling price of the Company’s ethanol and biodiesel and could adversely affect the
Company’s revenues and operating results.
The Company is subject to economic downturns, political instability and other risks of doing business globally
which could adversely affect the Company’s operating results.
The Company conducts its business and has substantial assets located in many countries and geographic areas.
The Company’s operations are principally in the United States and developed countries in Western Europe and
South America, but the Company also operates in, or plans to expand or develop its business in, emerging
market areas such as Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Both developed and emerging market
areas are subject to impacts of economic downturns, including decreased demand for the Company’s products,
reduced availability of credit, or declining credit quality of the Company’s suppliers, customers, and other
counterparties. In addition, emerging market areas could be subject to more volatile economic, political and
market conditions. Economic downturns and volatile conditions could adversely affect the Company’s operating
results and ability to execute its business strategies.
The Company’s operating results could be affected by changes in trade, monetary, fiscal and environmental
policies, laws, and regulations, and other activities of governments, agencies, and similar organizations. These
conditions include but are not limited to changes in a country’s or region’s economic or political conditions, trade
regulations affecting production, pricing and marketing of products, local labor conditions and regulations, reduced
protection of intellectual property rights, changes in the regulatory or legal environment, restrictions on currency
exchange activities, currency exchange fluctuations, burdensome taxes and tariffs, enforceability of legal
agreements and judgments, trade barriers, adverse tax, administrative agency or judicial outcomes, and regulation
or taxation of greenhouse gases. International risks and uncertainties, including changing social and economic
conditions as well as terrorism, political hostilities, and war, could limit the Company’s ability to transact business
in these markets and could adversely affect the Company’s revenues and operating results.
Government policies and regulations, in general, and government policy and regulations specifically affecting
the agricultural sector and related industries, could adversely affect the Company’s operating results.
Agricultural production and trade flows are subject to government policies and regulations. Governmental policies
affecting the agricultural industry, such as taxes, tariffs, duties, subsidies, incentives, and import and export
restrictions on agricultural commodities and commodity products, including policies related to genetically modified
organisms, renewable fuel, and low carbon fuel mandates, can influence the planting of certain crops, the location
and size of crop production, whether unprocessed or processed commodity products are traded, the volume and
types of imports and exports, the availability and competitiveness of feedstocks as raw materials, the viability and
volume of production of certain of the Company’s products, and industry profitability. In addition, international
trade disputes can adversely affect agricultural commodity trade flows by limiting or disrupting trade between
countries or regions. Future government policies may adversely affect the supply of, demand for, and prices of the
Company’s products, restrict the Company’s ability to do business in its existing and target markets, and could
adversely affect the Company’s revenues and operating results.
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Item 1A. RISK FACTORS (Continued)
The Company is subject to industry-specific risks which could adversely affect the Company’s operating results.
The Company is subject to risks which include, but are not limited to, product quality or contamination; shifting
consumer preferences; federal, state, and local food processing regulations; socially unacceptable farming practices;
environmental, health and safety regulations; and customer product liability claims. The liability which could result
from certain of these risks may not always be covered by, or could exceed liability insurance related to product
liability and food safety matters maintained by the Company. The occurrence of any of the matters described
above could adversely affect the Company’s revenues and operating results.
Certain of the Company’s merchandised commodities and finished products are used as ingredients in livestock
and poultry feed. The Company is subject to risks associated with the outbreak of disease in livestock and
poultry. An outbreak of disease could adversely affect demand for the Company’s products used as ingredients
in livestock and poultry feed. A decrease in demand for these products could adversely affect the Company’s
revenues and operating results.
The Company is subject to numerous laws and regulations globally which could adversely affect the Company’s
operating results.
The Company does business globally, connecting crops and markets in over 75 countries. In addition, the
Company distributes product to countries in which we do not operate facilities. The Company is required to
comply with the numerous and broad-reaching laws and regulations administered by United States federal, state
and local, and foreign governmental authorities. The Company must comply with other general business
regulations such as those directed toward accounting and income taxes, anti-corruption, anti-bribery, global trade,
handling of regulated substances, and other commercial activities, conducted by the Company’s employees and
third party representatives globally. Any failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations could subject the
Company to administrative penalties and injunctive relief, and civil remedies including fines, injunctions, and
recalls of its products.
The production of the Company’s products requires the use of materials which can create emissions of certain
regulated substances, including greenhouse gas emissions. Although the Company has programs in place
throughout the organization globally to guard against non-compliance, failure to comply with these regulations can
have serious consequences, including civil and administrative penalties as well as a negative impact on the
Company’s reputation, business, cash flows, and results of operations.
In addition, changes to regulations or implementation of additional regulations, for example the imposition of
regulatory restrictions on greenhouse gases, may require the Company to modify existing processing facilities
and/or processes which could significantly increase operating costs and adversely affect operating results.
The Company is exposed to potential business disruption, including but not limited to disruption of
transportation services, supply of non-commodity raw materials used in its processing operations, and other
impacts resulting from acts of terrorism or war, natural disasters, severe weather conditions, and accidents
which could adversely affect the Company’s operating results.
The Company’s operations rely on dependable and efficient transportation services. A disruption in transportation
services could result in difficulties supplying materials to the Company’s facilities and impair the Company’s
ability to deliver products to its customers in a timely manner. In addition, if certain non-agricultural commodity
raw materials, such as certain chemicals used in the Company’s processing operations, are not available, the
Company’s business could be disrupted. Certain factors which may impact the availability of non-agricultural
commodity raw materials are out of the Company’s control including, but not limited to, disruptions resulting from
economic conditions, manufacturing delays or disruptions at suppliers, shortage of materials, and unavailable or
poor supplier credit conditions.
The assets and operations of the Company could be subject to extensive property damage and business disruption
from various events which include, but are not limited to, acts of terrorism or war, natural disasters and severe
weather conditions, accidents, explosions, and fires. The potential effects of these conditions could adversely affect
the Company’s revenues and operating results.
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Item 1A. RISK FACTORS (Continued)
The Company’s business is capital intensive in nature and the Company relies on cash generated from its
operations and external financing to fund its growth and ongoing capital needs. Limitations on access to
external financing could adversely affect the Company’s operating results.
The Company requires significant capital to operate its current business and fund its growth strategy. The
Company’s working capital requirements are directly affected by the price of agricultural commodities, which may
fluctuate significantly and change quickly. The Company also requires substantial capital to maintain and upgrade
its extensive network of storage facilities, processing plants, refineries, mills, ports, transportation assets and other
facilities to keep pace with competitive developments, technological advances, regulations and changing safety
standards in the industry. Moreover, the expansion of the Company’s business and pursuit of acquisitions or other
business opportunities may require significant amounts of capital. If the Company is unable to generate sufficient
cash flow or raise adequate external financing, including as a result of significant disruptions in the global credit
markets, it may restrict the Company’s current operations and its growth opportunities which could adversely affect
the Company’s operating results.
The Company’s risk management strategies may not be effective.
The Company’s business is affected by fluctuations in agricultural commodity prices, transportation costs, energy
prices, interest rates, and foreign currency exchange rates. The Company engages in strategies to manage these
risks. However, these strategies may not be successful in mitigating the Company’s exposure to these fluctuations.
See “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.”
The Company has limited control over and may not realize the expected benefits of its equity investments and
joint ventures.
The Company has $3.2 billion invested in or advanced to joint ventures and investments which the Company has
limited control as to the governance and management activities of these investments. Net sales to unconsolidated
affiliates during 2011 was $7.1 billion. The Company faces certain risks, including risks related to the financial
strength of the investment partner, loss of revenues and cash flows to the investment partner and related gross
profit, the inability to implement beneficial management strategies, including risk management and compliance
monitoring, with respect to the investment’s activities, and the risk that the Company may not be able resolve
disputes with the investment partner. The Company may encounter unanticipated operating issues or financial
results related to these investments that may impact the Company’s revenues and operating results.
The Company’s information technology systems, processes, and sites may suffer interruptions or failures which
may affect the Company’s ability to conduct its business.
The Company’s information technology systems, some of which are dependent on services provided by third
parties, provide critical data connectivity, information and services for internal and external users. These
interactions include, but are not limited to, ordering and managing materials from suppliers, converting raw
materials to finished products, inventory management, shipping products to customers, processing transactions,
summarizing and reporting results of operations, human resources benefits and payroll management, complying
with regulatory, legal or tax requirements, and other processes necessary to manage the business. The Company
has put in place disaster recovery plans for its critical systems. However, if the Company’s information technology
systems are damaged, or cease to function properly due to any number of causes, such as catastrophic events,
power outages, security breaches, or cyber-based attacks, and the Company’s disaster recovery plans do not
effectively mitigate on a timely basis, the Company may suffer interruptions in the ability to manage its operations,
which may adversely impact the Company’s revenues, operating results, and financial condition.
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Item 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
The Company has no unresolved staff comments.
Item 2.
PROPERTIES
The Company owns or leases, under operating leases, the following processing plants and procurement facilities:
Owned
Leased
United
States
147
1
148
Processing Plants
International
115
1
116
Total
262
2
264
Procurement Facilities
International
United
States
236
18
254
115
28
143
Total
351
46
397
The Company’s operations are such that most products are efficiently processed near the source of raw materials.
Consequently, the Company has many plants strategically located in agricultural commodity producing areas. The
annual volume of commodities processed will vary depending upon availability of raw materials and demand for
finished products.
To enhance the efficiency of transporting large quantities of raw materials and finished products between the
Company’s procurement facilities and processing plants and also the final delivery of products to our customers
around the world, the Company owns approximately 1,500 barges, 14,400 rail cars, 700 trucks, 1,500 trailers, and 8
ocean going vessels; and leases, under operating leases, approximately 200 barges, 11,700 railcars, and ocean going
vessels.
Oilseeds Processing
Owned
Leased
United
States
60
–
60
Processing Plants
International
Total
Procurement Facilities
International
United
States
70
–
70
130
–
130
64
–
64
90
19
109
Total
154
19
173
The Company operates thirty-two U.S. and twenty-four international oilseed crushing plants with a daily processing
capacity of approximately 100,000 metric tons (4 million bushels). The U.S. plants are located in Alabama,
Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,
South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. The international plants are located in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada,
Czech Republic, Germany, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Ukraine, and United Kingdom.
The Company operates fourteen U.S. oilseed refineries in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri,
Nebraska, North Dakota, and Tennessee, as well as nineteen international refineries in Bolivia, Brazil, Canada,
Czech Republic, Germany, India, the Netherlands, Poland, and United Kingdom. The Company packages oils at
ten international plants located in Bolivia, Brazil, Germany, India, Peru, Poland, and United Kingdom. The
Company operates three U.S. and six international biodiesel plants located in Missouri, North Dakota, Brazil,
Germany, and India. In addition, the Company operates five fertilizer blending plants in Brazil and Paraguay.
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Item 2.
PROPERTIES (Continued)
The Oilseeds Processing segment operates fourteen U.S. country grain elevators as adjuncts to its processing plants.
These elevators, with an aggregate storage capacity of approximately 11 million bushels, are located in Illinois,
Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, and South Carolina. Also included in this segment are fifty U.S. and one
international peanut procurement facilities with an aggregate storage capacity of approximately 321,000 metric
tons. The U.S. peanut procurement facilities are located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma,
Texas, and Virginia. The international peanut procurement facility is located in Argentina.
This segment also operates 108 international elevators, including port facilities, in Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, India,
Germany, the Netherlands, Paraguay, and Poland. These facilities have a storage capacity of approximately 136
million bushels. These merchandising and transportation facilities are included in the Oilseeds Processing segment
in South America and Europe because they are managed in a more integrated nature in these regions.
The Company operates three soy protein specialty plants in Illinois and one plant in the Netherlands. Lecithin
products are produced at six U.S. and four international plants in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Canada, Germany, and
the Netherlands. The Company produces vitamin E, sterols, and isoflavones at two plants in Illinois. The
Company also operates a specialty oils and fats plant in France that produces various value-added products for the
pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries.
Corn Processing
Processing Plants
International
Total
United
States
Procurement Facilities
International
United
States
Total
Owned
17
1
18
5
–
5
The Company operates five wet corn milling plants and four dry corn milling plants with a daily grind capacity of
approximately 66,000 metric tons (2.6 million bushels). The Company also operates corn germ extraction plants,
sweeteners and starches production facilities, a glycols production facility, a polymer production facility, and
bioproducts production facilities in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Carolina, and North Dakota and a
sugarcane processing plant in Brazil. The Corn Processing segment also operates five U.S. grain terminal elevators
as adjuncts to its processing plants. These elevators, with an aggregate storage capacity of approximately 13
million bushels, are located in Minnesota.
Agricultural Services
Owned
Leased
United
States
33
1
34
Processing Plants
International
Total
Procurement Facilities
International
United
States
7
–
7
40
1
41
167
18
185
19
6
25
Total
186
24
210
The Company operates 152 U.S. terminal, sub-terminal, country, and river elevators covering the major grain
producing states, and also operates eight grain export elevators in Florida, Louisiana, Ohio, and Texas. Elevators
are located in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana,
Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. These elevators have an aggregate storage
capacity of approximately 422 million bushels. The Company has six grain export elevators in Argentina, Mexico,
Romania and Ukraine that have an aggregate storage capacity of approximately 39 million bushels. The Company
has eleven country elevators located in the Dominican Republic, Ireland, Romania, and Ukraine. In addition, the
Company has eight river elevators located in Romania and Ukraine.
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Item 2.
PROPERTIES (Continued)
The Company operates twenty-five U.S. edible bean procurement facilities located in Colorado, Idaho, Michigan,
Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wyoming.
The Company operates a rice mill located in California, an animal feed facility in Illinois, and an edible bean plant
in North Dakota. The Company also operates thirty-one U.S. and seven international formula feed and animal
health and nutrition plants. The U.S. plants are located in Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, and
Wisconsin. The international plants are located in Canada, China, Puerto Rico, and Trinidad & Tobago.
Other
Owned
Leased
United
States
37
–
37
Processing Plants
International
Total
Procurement Facilities
International
United
States
37
1
38
74
1
75
–
–
–
6
3
9
Total
6
3
9
The Company operates twenty-three U.S. wheat flour mills, a U.S. bulgur plant, two U.S. corn flour mills, two U.S.
milo mills, and nineteen international flour mills with a total daily grain milling capacity of approximately 28,000
metric tons (1.0 million bushels). The Company also operates six bakery mix plants. These plants and related
properties are located in California, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North
Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Grenada, Jamaica,
and United Kingdom. The Company operates two formula feed plants as adjuncts to the wheat flour mills in Belize
and Grenada, a rice milling plant in Jamaica, and a starch and gluten plant in Iowa and in Canada. The Company
also operates a honey drying operation in Wisconsin.
The Company operates four U.S. and twelve international chocolate and cocoa bean processing plants with a total
daily production capacity of approximately 3,000 metric tons. The U.S. plants are located in Pennsylvania and
Wisconsin, and the international plants are located in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Ghana, Ivory Coast, the
Netherlands, Singapore, and United Kingdom. The Company operates nine cocoa bean procurement and handling
facilities/port sites in Brazil, Indonesia, and Ivory Coast.
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Since August 2008, the Company has been conducting an internal review of its policies, procedures and internal
controls pertaining to the adequacy of its anti-corruption compliance program and of certain transactions conducted
by the Company and its affiliates and joint ventures, primarily relating to grain and feed exports, that may have
violated company policies, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and other U.S. and foreign laws. The Company
initially disclosed this review to the U.S. Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and
certain foreign regulators in March 2009 and has subsequently provided periodic updates to the agencies. The
Company engaged outside counsel and other advisors to assist in the review of these matters and has implemented,
and is continuing to implement, appropriate remedial measures. In connection with this review, government
agencies could impose civil penalties or criminal fines and/or order that the Company disgorge any profits derived
from any contracts involving inappropriate payments. These events have not had, and are not expected to have, a
material impact on the Company’s business or financial condition.
The Company is a party to routine legal proceedings that arise in the course of its business. The Company is not
currently a party to any legal proceeding or environmental claim that it believes would have a material adverse
effect on its financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.
Item 4. RESERVED
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PART II
Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Common Stock Market Prices and Dividends
The Company’s common stock is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the Frankfurt Stock
Exchange. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low market prices of the common
stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange and common stock cash dividends declared per share.
Fiscal 2011-Quarter Ended
June 30
March 31
December 31
September 30
Fiscal 2010-Quarter Ended
June 30
March 31
December 31
September 30
Market Price
High
Low
Cash
Dividends
Per Share
$ 37.28
38.02
34.03
33.54
$ 29.26
31.89
33.00
32.13
$ 28.98
30.13
28.53
25.02
$ 24.22
28.06
27.66
26.00
$ 0.16
0.16
0.15
0.15
$ 0.15
0.15
0.14
0.14
The number of registered shareholders of the Company’s common stock at June 30, 2011, was 12,740. The
Company expects to continue its policy of paying regular cash dividends, although there is no assurance as to future
dividends because they are dependent on future earnings, capital requirements, and financial condition.
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Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES (Continued)
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)
Average
Price Paid
per Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Program (2)
Number of Shares
Remaining to be
Purchased Under the
Program (2)
70,705
$ 34.462
70,260
93,068,340
6,289,094
32.590
6,288,107
86,780,233
Period
April 1, 2011 to
April 30, 2011
May 1, 2011 to
May 31, 2011
June 1, 2011 to
June 30, 2011
209
31.598
184
Total
6,360,008
$ 32.611
6,358,551
86,780,049
86,780,049
(1) Total shares purchased represents those shares purchased in the open market as part of the Company’s publicly
announced share repurchase program described below and shares received as payment for the exercise price of
stock option exercises. During the three-month period ended June 30, 2011, the Company received 1,457 shares as
payment for the exercise price of stock option exercises.
(2) On November 5, 2009, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program authorizing
the Company to repurchase up to 100,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock during the period
commencing January 1, 2010 and ending December 31, 2014.
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Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES (Continued)
Performance Graph
The graph below compares five-year returns of the Company’s common stock with those of the S&P 500 Index and
the S&P Consumer Staples Index. The graph assumes all dividends have been reinvested and assumes an initial
investment of $100 on June 30, 2006. Information in the graph is presented on a June 30 fiscal year basis.
Graph produced by Research Data Group, Inc.
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Item 6.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Selected Financial Data
(In millions, except ratio and per share data)
Net sales and other operating income
Depreciation
Net earnings attributable to controlling
interests
Basic earnings per common share
Diluted earnings per common share
Cash dividends
Per common share
Working capital
Current ratio
Inventories
Net property, plant, and equipment
Gross additions to property, plant, and
equipment
Total assets
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities
Shareholders’ equity
Per common share
Weighted average shares outstanding-basic
Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted
2011
$ 80,676
827
2,036
3.17
3.13
395
0.62
$ 14,286
2.1
12,055
9,500
1,512
42,193
8,266
18,838
27.87
642
654
2009
2010
$ 61,682 $ 69,207
730
857
1,930
3.00
3.00
372
0.58
1,684
2.62
2.62
347
0.54
$ 9,561 $ 10,523
2.2
7,782
7,950
2.1
7,871
8,712
1,788
31,808
6,830
14,631
22.89
643
644
2,059
31,582
7,592
13,653
21.27
643
644
2008
$ 69,816
721
1,780
2.76
2.75
316
0.49
$ 10,833
1.7
10,160
7,125
1,789
37,052
7,443
13,666
21.22
644
646
2007
$ 44,018
701
2,154
3.31
3.28
281
0.43
$ 7,254
1.9
6,060
6,010
1,404
25,114
4,468
11,446
17.80
651
656
Significant items affecting the comparability of the financial data shown above are as follows:
• Net earnings attributable to controlling interests for 2011 include a gain of $71 million ($44 million after
tax, equal to $0.07 per share) related to the acquisition of the remaining interest in Golden Peanut, start up
costs for the Company’s significant new greenfield plants of $94 million ($59 million after tax, equal to
$0.09 per share), charges on early extinguishment of debt of $15 million ($9 million after tax, equal to
$0.01 per share), gains on interest rate swaps of $30 million ($19 million after tax, equal to $0.03 per
share) and a gain of $78 million ($49 million after tax, equal to $0.07 per share) related to the sale of bank
securities held by the Company’s equity investee, Gruma S.A.B de C.V. During the second quarter of
fiscal year 2011, the Company updated its estimates for service lives of certain of its machinery and
equipment assets. The effect of this change in accounting estimate on pre-tax earnings for the year ended
June 30, 2011 was an increase of $133 million ($83 million after tax, equal to $0.13 per share). Basic and
diluted weighted average shares outstanding for 2011 include 44 million shares issued on June 1, 2011
related to the Equity Unit conversion. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding for 2011 include 44
million shares assumed issued on January 1, 2011 as required using the “if-converted” method of
calculating diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. See Note 9 in Item 8,
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data (Item 8), for earnings per share calculation.
• Net earnings attributable to controlling interests for 2010 include a charge of $75 million ($47 million after
tax, equal to $0.07 per share) related to loss on extinguishment of debt resulting from the repurchase of
$500 million in aggregate principal amount of the Company’s outstanding debentures, and start up costs
for the Company’s significant new greenfield plants of $110 million ($68 million after tax, equal to $0.11
per share).
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Item 6.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (Continued)
• Net earnings attributable to controlling interests for 2009 include a non-cash charge of $275 million ($171
million after tax, equal to $0.27 per share) related to currency derivative losses of the Company’s equity
investee, Gruma S.A.B. de C.V., and a $158 million income tax charge (equal to $0.24 per share) related to
the reorganization of the holding company structure in which the Company holds a portion of its equity
investment in Wilmar. For further information concerning Wilmar-related tax matters, see Note 13 in Item
8.
• Net earnings attributable to controlling interests for 2007 include a gain of $440 million ($286 million after
tax, equal to $0.44 per share) related to the exchange of the Company’s interests in certain Asian joint
ventures for shares of Wilmar, realized securities gains of $357 million ($225 million after tax, equal to
$0.34 per share) related to the Company’s sale of equity securities of Tyson Foods Inc. and Overseas
Shipholding Group Inc. and a $209 million gain ($132 million after tax, equal to $0.20 per share) related to
the sale of businesses.
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Item 7.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Company Overview
This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
The Company is principally engaged in procuring, transporting, storing, processing, and merchandising agricultural
commodities and products. The Company uses its significant global asset base to originate and transport
agricultural commodities, connecting to markets in more than 75 countries. The Company also processes corn,
oilseeds, wheat and cocoa into products for food, animal feed, chemical and energy uses. The Company uses its
global asset network, business acumen, and its relationships with suppliers and customers to generate returns for
our shareholders, principally from margins earned on these activities.
The Company’s operations are organized, managed and classified into three reportable business segments: Oilseeds
Processing, Corn Processing, and Agricultural Services. Each of these segments is organized based upon the nature
of products and services offered. The Company’s remaining operations, which include wheat processing, cocoa
processing, and its financial business units, are not reportable segments, as defined by the applicable accounting
standard, and are classified as Other.
The Oilseeds Processing segment includes activities related to the origination, merchandising, crushing, and
further processing of oilseeds such as soybeans and soft seeds (cottonseed, sunflower seed, canola, rapeseed, and
flaxseed) into vegetable oils and protein meals. Oilseeds products produced and marketed by the Company
include ingredients for the food, feed, energy, and other industrial products industries. Crude vegetable oils
produced by the segment’s crushing activities are sold “as is” or are further processed by refining, blending,
bleaching, and deodorizing into salad oils. Salad oils are sold “as is” or are further processed by hydrogenating
and/or interesterifying into margarine, shortening, and other food products. Partially refined oils are used to
produce biodiesel or are sold to other manufacturers for use in chemicals, paints, and other industrial products.
Oilseed protein meals are principally sold to third parties to be used as ingredients in commercial livestock and
poultry feeds. The Oilseeds Processing segment also produces natural health and nutrition products and other
specialty food and feed ingredients. In North America, cottonseed flour is produced and sold primarily to the
pharmaceutical industry and cotton cellulose pulp is manufactured and sold to the chemical, paper, and filter
markets. In Europe and South America, the Oilseeds Processing segment includes origination and
merchandising activities of a network of grain elevators, port facilities, and transportation assets used to buy,
store, clean, and transport agricultural commodities, as adjuncts to its oilseeds processing assets. In South
America, the Oilseeds Processing segment operates fertilizer blending facilities. Effective December 31, 2010,
the Company acquired Alimenta (USA) Inc., and as a result of the transaction, now owns 100% of Golden
Peanut, the leading U.S. peanut sheller and oil refiner and operator of one peanut shelling facility in Argentina.
The Oilseeds Processing segment began consolidating the operating results of Golden Peanut, its previously 50%
owned joint venture, in the third quarter of fiscal 2011. The Oilseeds Processing segment also includes the
Company’s share of the results of its equity investment in Wilmar and its share of results for its Edible Oils
Limited and Stratas Foods, LLC joint ventures.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
The Company’s Corn Processing segment is engaged in corn wet milling and dry milling activities, with its asset
base primarily located in the central part of the United States. The Corn Processing segment converts corn into
sweeteners and starches, and bioproducts. Its products include ingredients used in the food and beverage
industry including sweeteners, starch, syrup, glucose, and dextrose. Dextrose and starch are used by the Corn
Processing segment as feedstocks for its bioproducts operations. By fermentation of dextrose, the Corn
Processing segment produces alcohol, amino acids, and other specialty food and animal feed ingredients. Ethyl
alcohol is produced by the Company for industrial use as ethanol or as beverage grade. Ethanol, in gasoline,
increases octane and is used as an extender and oxygenate. Bioproducts also include amino acids such as lysine
and threonine that are vital compounds used in swine feeds to produce leaner animals and in poultry feeds to
enhance the speed and efficiency of poultry production. Corn gluten feed and meal, as well as distillers’ grains,
are produced for use as animal feed ingredients. Corn germ, a by-product of the wet milling process, is further
processed into vegetable oil and protein meal. Other Corn Processing products include citric and lactic acids,
lactates, sorbitol, xanthan gum, and glycols which are used in various food and industrial products. The Corn
Processing segment includes the activities of the Company’s Brazilian sugarcane operations, propylene and
ethylene glycol facility, a bioplastic facility, and other equity investments in renewable plastics. This segment
includes the Company’s share of the results of its equity investments in Almidones Mexicanos S.A., Eaststarch
C.V., and Red Star Yeast Company LLC.
The Agricultural Services segment utilizes its extensive U.S. grain elevator and global transportation network to
buy, store, clean, and transport agricultural commodities, such as oilseeds, corn, wheat, milo, oats, rice, and
barley, and resells these commodities primarily as food and feed ingredients and as raw materials for the
agricultural processing industry. Agricultural Services’ grain sourcing and transportation network provides
reliable and efficient services to the Company’s customers and agricultural processing operations. Agricultural
Services’ transportation network capabilities include truck, rail, barge, port, and ocean-going vessel handling and
freight services. The Agricultural Services segment includes the activities of Alfred C. Toepfer International, an
80% owned global merchant of agricultural commodities and processed products. The Agricultural Services
segment also includes the Company’s share of the results of its Kalama Export Company joint venture, activities
related to the processing and distributing of formula feeds and animal health and nutrition products, and the
procuring, processing, and distributing of edible beans.
Other includes the Company’s remaining processing operations, consisting of activities related to processing
agricultural commodities into food ingredient products such as wheat into wheat flour, and cocoa into chocolate
and cocoa products. Other also includes financial activities related to banking, captive insurance, futures
commission merchant activities, private equity fund investments, and the Company’s share of the results of its
equity investment in Gruma S.A.B de C.V.
Corporate results principally include the impact of LIFO-related inventory adjustments, unallocated corporate
expenses, unallocated net interest costs, and the after-tax elimination of income attributable to mandatorily
redeemable interests in consolidated subsidiaries.
Operating Performance Indicators
The Company’s oilseeds processing, agricultural services, and wheat processing operations are principally
agricultural commodity-based businesses where changes in selling prices move in relationship to changes in prices
of the commodity-based agricultural raw materials. Therefore, changes in agricultural commodity prices have
relatively equal impacts on both net sales and other operating income and cost of products sold. Thus, changes in
margins and gross profit of these businesses do not necessarily correspond to the changes in net sales and other
operating income amounts.
The Company’s corn processing operations and certain other food and animal feed processing operations also
utilize agricultural commodities (or products derived from agricultural commodities) as raw materials. In these
operations, agricultural commodity market price changes can result in significant fluctuations in cost of products
sold, and such price changes cannot necessarily be passed directly through to the selling price of the finished
products.
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
The Company conducts its business in over 75 countries. For the majority of the Company’s subsidiaries located
outside the United States, the local currency is the functional currency. Revenues and expenses denominated in
foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the weighted average exchange rates for the applicable periods.
For the majority of the Company’s business activities in Brazil, the functional currency is the U.S. dollar, however
certain transactions, including taxes, occur in local currency and require conversion to the functional currency.
Fluctuations in the exchange rates of foreign currencies, primarily the Euro, British pound, Canadian dollar, and
Brazilian real, as compared to the U.S. dollar can result in corresponding fluctuations in the U.S. dollar value of
revenues and expenses reported by the Company.
The Company measures the performance of its business segments using key financial metrics such as segment
operating profit, return on invested capital, and cost per metric ton. The Company’s operating results can vary
significantly due to changes in factors such as fluctuations in energy prices, weather conditions, crop plantings,
government programs and policies, changes in global demand resulting from population growth, general global
economic conditions, changes in standards of living, and global production of similar and competitive crops. Due
to these unpredictable factors, the Company does not provide forward-looking information in “Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”
2011 Compared to 2010
As an agricultural commodity-based business, the Company is subject to a variety of market factors which affect
the Company’s operating results. In 2011, prices for certain agricultural commodities were higher in response to
growing global demand and tighter crop supplies. The projections of lower 2011 carryover stocks for certain
key commodities, coupled with regional crop supply dislocations for certain commodities, also led to high
commodity price volatility. Global demand for agricultural commodities grew in 2011, resulting in increased
sales volumes for most of the Company’s products. The large 2010 North American harvest resulted in global
merchandising, handling, and processing opportunities. Protein meal markets for commercial livestock
producers in the U.S., particularly poultry producers, faced challenging conditions. Biodiesel markets in Europe
and South America, together with the 2011 extension of the U.S. biodiesel blender’s credit, helped support
global demand for refined and crude vegetable oils. Sweeteners and starches demand remained strong in 2011
due primarily to U.S. exports of sweeteners and improved demand for industrial starches. Ethanol sales
volumes, including increased volumes as the Company’s new dry mills ramped up, were supported by favorable
gasoline blending economics in the U.S. and good export demand.
Net earnings increased $106 million to $2.0 billion due principally to a $782 million increase in segment operating
profit partially offset by a negative impact from changing LIFO inventory valuations and higher income taxes. In
2011, the Company successfully managed through significant increases in market prices for most of its agricultural
commodity raw materials, resulting in increased segment operating profit. Earnings before income taxes includes
charges of $368 million from the effect of increasing agricultural commodity prices on LIFO inventory valuation
reserves, compared to credits of $42 million in the prior year caused by decreasing agricultural commodity prices.
Income taxes increased $331 million due to a higher effective income tax rate and higher earnings before income
taxes. The effective income tax rate of 33.1% for 2011 was the result of changes in the geographic mix of earnings
and unfavorable specific tax items.
The fully diluted earnings per share calculation for 2011 was impacted by the completion of the Company’s debt
remarketing related to the $1.75 billion Equity Units. While the approximately 44 million new common shares
related to the $1.75 billion Equity Units were not issued until June 1, 2011, the “if converted” method of
accounting for diluted earnings per share required diluted EPS to be calculated as if the Company issued the shares
on January 1, 2011, and this assumption resulted in a dilutive impact of $0.04 on earnings per share (See Note 9 in
the accompanying consolidated financial statements).
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Analysis of Statements of Earnings
Prior year net sales and other operating income by segment has been reclassified to conform to the current year’s
presentation resulting in reclassified net sales and other operating income at the segment level with no impact to
total net sales and other operating income or operating profit.
Net sales and other operating income by segment are as follows:
Oilseeds Processing
Crushing and Origination
Refining, Packaging, Biodiesel and
Other
Asia
Total Oilseeds Processing
Corn Processing
Sweeteners and Starches
Bioproducts
Total Corn Processing
Agricultural Services
Merchandising and Handling
Transportation
Total Agricultural Services
Other
Processing
Financial
Total Other
Total
2011
2010
(In millions)
Change
$ 16,924
9,476
262
26,662
3,766
6,142
9,908
37,705
222
37,927
$ 14,487
7,133
190
21,810
3,264
4,610
7,874
26,589
167
26,756
6,069
110
6,179
$ 80,676
5,147
95
5,242
$ 61,682
$ 2,437
2,343
72
4,852
502
1,532
2,034
11,116
55
11,171
922
15
937
$ 18,994
Net sales and other operating income increased $19.0 billion, or 31%, to $80.7 billion. Net sales and other
operating income increased $14.2 billion due to higher average selling prices, primarily related to higher underlying
commodity costs, and increased $4.8 billion due to increased sales volumes, including sales volumes from
acquisitions. Agricultural Services sales increased 42% to $37.9 billion due to higher average selling prices of
agricultural commodities and higher global sales volumes. Oilseeds Processing sales increased 22% to $26.7
billion primarily due to higher average selling prices for vegetable oils, soybeans, biodiesel, and protein meal.
Corn Processing sales increased 26% to $9.9 billion due to higher average selling prices and increased sales
volumes of ethanol and other corn products, in part due to the Company’s two new ethanol dry mills coming on-
line. Other sales increased 18% to $6.2 billion primarily due to higher average selling prices of cocoa and cocoa
products and wheat flour; and increased sales volumes of cocoa and cocoa products.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Cost of products sold increased 32% to $76.4 billion due to higher costs of agricultural commodities, negative
impacts resulting from changes in LIFO inventory valuations, and higher manufacturing costs. Cost of products
sold includes charges of $368 million from the effect of increasing agricultural commodity prices on LIFO
inventory valuation reserves, compared to credits of $42 million in the prior year caused by decreasing agricultural
commodity prices. Manufacturing expenses increased $410 million due primarily to higher processed volumes,
including the volumes of the Company’s new greenfield operations coming on-line, and higher average unit costs
for certain chemicals and fuels used in the Company’s processing and transportation operations. During the second
quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company updated its estimates for service lives of certain of its machinery and
equipment assets. This change in estimate resulted in a $133 million decrease in depreciation expense compared to
the amount of depreciation expense the Company would have recorded using the previously estimated service lives.
Manufacturing expenses included $94 million in fiscal 2011 related to the start up of new plants compared to $110
million in the prior year.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 15% to $1.6 billion. This increase was due to higher
employee-related costs and higher administrative expenses. Higher employee-related costs principally reflect the
increase in number of employees during the year and included higher salaries and wages, higher accruals for
performance-based compensation and higher benefit expenses.
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates declined 3% to $542 million. The decline in earnings from the
Company’s equity investee, Wilmar, were partially offset by higher earnings of the Company’s equity investee,
Gruma, in part due to a gain on disposition of assets.
Interest income increased 8% to $136 million principally resulting from higher interest earned on advances to
affiliates.
Interest expense increased 14% to $482 million. Interest costs capitalized as a component of major construction
projects in progress was $7 million compared to $75 million in the prior year. Interest incurred on long-term debt
declined $24 million as a result of debt retirements while interest incurred on short-term debt increased $15 million
due to higher average borrowings driven by higher working capital requirements.
Other (income) expense – net increased $255 million primarily due to the $71 million gain resulting from the
revaluation of the Company’s previously held equity interest in Golden Peanut upon acquisition of the remaining
50% interest, gains on interest rate swaps of $30 million compared to a loss of $59 million in the prior year, and a
decrease in charges related to early extinguishment of debt from $75 million in the prior year to $15 million in the
current year.
Income taxes increased $331 million to $997 million due to a higher effective income tax rate and higher pretax
earnings. The Company’s effective income tax rate increased to 33.1% during 2011 compared to 25.8% in fiscal
2010. The increase in the current year rate is primarily due to a geographic mix of earnings that shifted more to the
U.S., a higher U.S. effective income tax rate, income tax expense associated with foreign currency re-measurement
of non-monetary assets in Brazil, and adjustments to deferred income tax balances.
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Operating profit by segment is as follows:
2011
2010
(In millions)
Change
Oilseeds Processing
Crushing and Origination
Refining, Packaging, Biodiesel and
Other
Asia
Total Oilseeds Processing
Corn Processing
Sweeteners and Starches
Bioproducts
Total Corn Processing
Agricultural Services
Merchandising and Handling
Transportation
Total Agricultural Services
Other
Processing
Financial
Total Other
Total Segment Operating Profit
Corporate (see below)
Earnings Before Income Taxes
Corporate results are as follows:
$ 1,013
329
182
1,524
320
742
1,062
818
104
922
474
39
513
4,021
(1,006)
$ 3,015
$ 818
291
291
1,400
529
193
722
583
85
668
403
46
449
3,239
(654)
$ 2,585
$ 195
38
(109)
124
(209)
549
340
235
19
254
71
(7)
64
782
(352)
$ 430
2011
2010
(In millions)
Change
LIFO credit (charge)
Unallocated interest expense - net
Unallocated corporate costs
Charges on early extinguishment of debt
Gains (losses) on interest rate swaps
Other
Total Corporate
$ (368)
(335)
(326)
(8)
30
1
$ (1,006)
$ 42
(283)
(266)
(75)
(59)
(13)
$ (654)
$ (410)
(52)
(60)
67
89
14
$ (352)
Oilseeds Processing operating profit increased 9% to $1.5 billion. Crushing and origination results increased
$195 million to $1.0 billion, which include the $71 million gain on the revaluation of the Company’s equity
interest in Golden Peanut as a result of the acquisition of the remaining 50% interest. Improved North American
crushing results, particularly for cotton seed and canola, were partially offset by lower crushing margins in South
America and Europe. Margins globally were enhanced by good positioning and by improved origination results.
In South America, fertilizer results improved due to higher margins and volumes. Refining, packaging, biodiesel
and other results increased $38 million to $329 million due principally to higher packaged oils margins and
improved North American and European biodiesel results. Asia results decreased $109 million due principally
to decreased earnings from the Company’s equity investee, Wilmar.
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Corn Processing operating profit increased 47% to $1.1 billion, which includes favorable impacts from
ownership positions, which were allocated to sweeteners and starches and bioproducts based on total grind.
Sweeteners and starches operating profit decreased $209 million to $320 million due to higher net corn costs
partially offset by higher sales volumes. Sales volumes increased due to U.S. export shipments of sweeteners
and improved U.S. demand for industrial starches. Bioproducts operating profit improved $549 million primarily
due to higher ethanol sales volumes and higher average selling prices leading to increased ethanol and lysine
margins. Bioproducts margins were also enhanced by favorable corn ownership positions. Bioproducts results
included startup costs related to the Company’s new plants of $94 million in the current year compared to $107
million in the prior year.
Agricultural Services operating profit increased 38% to $922 million. Merchandising and handling results
increased due to higher corn and wheat sales volumes and higher margins. A large 2010 U.S. harvest combined
with strong international demand resulted in higher U.S. export shipments. Merchandising and handling results
this year include an insurance recovery of $67 million related to property damage and business interruption
resulting from an October 2008 explosion at the Company’s Destrehan, Louisiana export facility. International
merchandising results were weaker in part due to positions impacted by unexpected shifts in crop supply caused
by weather conditions and government actions in the Black Sea region. Transportation results increased $19
million to $104 million primarily due to higher barge freight rates and higher barge utilization levels, in part due
to higher U.S. export volumes.
Other operating profit increased 14% to $513 million. Other processing operating results improved in the
Company’s wheat milling and cocoa business units due principally to increased equity earnings from the
Company’s equity investee, Gruma, which include a $78 million gain related to the disposal of Gruma assets.
Other financial operating profit decreased $7 million primarily due to higher captive insurance loss provisions
principally related to a $67 million loss related to the Company’s Destrehan, Louisiana export facility insurance
claim.
Corporate results decreased $352 million primarily due to the negative impact from changing LIFO inventory
valuations and higher unallocated interest expense - net. The effects of changing commodity prices on LIFO
inventory reserves resulted in charges of $368 million compared to credits of $42 million for the prior year.
Corporate unallocated interest expense increased $52 million mostly due to lower capitalization of interest costs
for construction projects in progress. Partially offsetting the higher LIFO and unallocated interest costs were $30
million of gains on interest rate swaps compared to prior year losses on interest rate swaps of $59 million. In
addition, the prior year included charges of $75 million on early debt extinguishment compared to $8 million of
similar charges in the current year.
2010 Compared to 2009
As an agricultural commodity-based business, the Company is subject to a variety of market factors which affect
the Company’s operating results. Market expectations throughout most of fiscal 2010 for fewer global crop supply
and demand imbalances, coupled with continuing uncertainty about short-term demand, led to generally lower and
less volatile agricultural commodity market prices and conditions. In addition, the late, extended U.S. harvest
reduced profit opportunities. North American oilseed exports and U.S. crushing volumes were enhanced in 2010
by the poor supply of 2009 crop year soybeans in South America. Increased government mandates for the use of
biodiesel in South America and Europe resulted in increased biodiesel demand and helped keep overall demand for
refined and crude vegetable oil steady in these regions. However, in North America, demand for vegetable oils
remained weak in 2010 due to low consumption of oils in the food service and biodiesel industries, in part due to
the expiration of the biodiesel blending credit in the U.S. on January 1, 2010. Soybean protein meal demand
improved, particularly in Asia. Market prices for corn decreased in 2010 resulting in lower raw material costs for
corn processing and decreased average selling prices for sweeteners and starches. Lower energy, fuel and chemical
costs per unit positively impacted the Company’s manufacturing costs. More favorable ethanol blending
economics together with increased ethanol merchandising activity resulted in increased demand, higher ethanol
sales volumes, and improved margins.
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Earnings before income taxes for 2010 include a credit of $42 million from the effect of changing commodity
prices on LIFO inventory valuations, compared to a credit of $517 million in 2009.
Income taxes decreased $146 million due to a lower effective income tax rate, partially offset by higher pretax
earnings. Income taxes for 2009 included a $158 million charge resulting from the restructuring of a holding
company in which the Company holds a portion of its equity investment in Wilmar.
Analysis of Statements of Earnings
Net sales and other operating income by segment for 2010 and 2009 have been reclassified to conform to the
current year’s presentation resulting in reclassified net sales and other operating income at the segment level with
no impact to total net sales and other operating income or operating profit.
Net sales and other operating income by segment are as follows:
Oilseeds Processing
Crushing and Origination
Refining, Packaging, Biodiesel and
Other
Asia
Total Oilseeds Processing
Corn Processing
Sweeteners and Starches
Bioproducts
Total Corn Processing
Agricultural Services
Merchandising and Handling
Transportation
Total Agricultural Services
Other
Processing
Financial
Total Other
Total
2010
2009
(In millions)
Change
$ 14,487
7,133
190
21,810
3,264
4,610
7,874
26,589
167
26,756
$ 15,013
8,756
179
23,948
3,690
3,938
7,628
32,007
242
32,249
$ (526)
(1,623)
11
(2,138)
(426)
672
246
(5,418)
(75)
(5,493)
5,147
95
5,242
$ 61,682
5,272
110
5,382
$ 69,207
(125)
(15)
(140)
$ (7,525)
Net sales and other operating income decreased 11% to $61.7 billion due principally to lower average selling prices
in 2010 in line with year-over-year declines in underlying commodity costs. Oilseeds Processing sales decreased
9% to $21.8 billion, due principally to lower average selling prices for soybeans, protein meal, refined oil, and
biodiesel partially offset by increased sales volumes of soybeans and fertilizer. Corn Processing sales increased 3%
to $7.9 billion primarily as a result of increased sales volumes of ethanol and lysine partially offset by lower
average selling prices of ethanol, sweeteners, and starches. Agricultural Services sales decreased 17% to $26.8
billion, due to lower average selling prices, in line with year-over-year declines in underlying commodity prices
and lower sales volumes. Other sales decreased 3% to $5.2 billion, primarily due to lower average selling prices of
wheat flour partially offset by increased wheat flour sales volumes and higher average selling prices and sales
volumes for cocoa products.
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Cost of products sold decreased 11% to $57.8 billion, due principally to decreased agricultural commodity costs
including the impact of changes in LIFO inventory valuations which reduced cost of products sold by $42 million
in 2010 compared to $517 million in 2009. Manufacturing expenses decreased 1% or $60 million, primarily due to
lower energy, chemical and fuel costs partially offset by higher employee-related costs and a $124 million increase
in depreciation and amortization expense. In 2010, manufacturing expenses included additional costs associated
with the Company’s new greenfield plants.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 1% to $1.4 billion, due principally to decreased provisions
for doubtful accounts partially offset by increased expenses for legal, professional, and commercial services.
Equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates increased $416 million to $561 million primarily due to the absence of
a non-cash charge of $275 million in 2009 related to currency derivative losses of the Company’s equity investee,
Gruma S.A.B. de C.V.
Interest income declined $55 million to $126 million primarily due to lower average interest rates.
Interest expense declined $47 million to $422 million primarily due to lower average interest rates.
Other expense – net increased $91 million due to pre-tax charges of $75 million related to the early extinguishment
of debt and $59 million for unrealized losses on interest rate swaps (for more information on the charges related to
the early extinguishment of debt, see Note 8 in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data).
Income taxes decreased $146 million due to a lower effective income tax rate partially offset by higher pretax
earnings. The Company’s effective income tax rate during 2010 was 25.8%. In 2009, the effective income tax rate
was 32.5% which included $158 million of income tax charges related to the partial restructuring of the holding
company structure through which the Company holds a portion of its equity investment in Wilmar. Excluding
these Wilmar charges, the Company’s effective income tax rate for 2009 was 26.2%. For more information
concerning Wilmar tax matters see Note 13 in Item 8.
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Operating profit by segment is as follows:
2010
2009
(In millions)
Change
Oilseeds Processing
Crushing and Origination
Refining, Packaging, Biodiesel and
Other
Asia
Total Oilseeds Processing
Corn Processing
Sweeteners and Starches
Bioproducts
Total Corn Processing
Agricultural Services
Merchandising and Handling
Transportation
Total Agricultural Services
Other
Processing
Financial
Total Other
Total Segment Operating Profit
Corporate (see below)
Earnings Before Income Taxes
Corporate results are as follows:
LIFO credit
Unallocated interest expense - net
Unallocated corporate costs
Charges on early extinguishment of debt
Unrealized losses on interest rate swaps
Other
Total Corporate
$ 818
291
291
1,400
529
193
722
583
85
668
403
46
449
3,239
(654)
$ 2,585
$ 767
265
248
1,280
500
(315)
185
832
162
994
51
(57)
(6)
2,453
47
$ 2,500
$ 51
26
43
120
29
508
537
(249)
(77)
(326)
352
103
455
786
(701)
$ 85
2010
2009
(In millions)
Change
$ 42
(283)
(266)
(75)
(59)
(13)
$ (654)
$ 517
(192)
(252)
–
–
(26)
$ 47
$ (475)
(91)
(14)
(75)
(59)
13
$ (701)
Oilseeds Processing operating profit increased 9% to $1.4 billion. Crushing and origination results increased $51
million due to higher North American soybean crushing margins and favorable soft seed commodity positioning,
partially offset by lower soybean crushing margins in Europe and South America. Refining, packaging, biodiesel
and other operating profit increased $26 million due primarily to higher South American biodiesel results and
improved margins in Europe. Oilseeds processing results in Asia increased $43 million to $291 million due
principally to improved equity earnings of Wilmar.
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Corn Processing operating profit increased $537 million to $722 million. Bioproducts operating profit increased
$508 million due to improved ethanol and lysine sales volumes and improved ethanol margins resulting from lower
net corn costs and decreased manufacturing costs. Ethanol sales volumes increased due to favorable gasoline
blending economics and increased merchandising activity. Sweeteners and starches operating profit increased $29
million due to lower net corn and manufacturing costs due principally to lower energy and chemical prices. These
lower manufacturing costs were partially offset by lower average selling prices.
Agricultural Services operating profit decreased $326 million to $668 million. Merchandising and handling results
decreased $249 million. Enhanced volume and margin opportunities created by 2009’s volatile commodity
markets and tight credit markets did not recur. Volumes and margins in 2010 benefited from strong demand for
U.S. soybean exports following the short South American 2009 crop. Transportation results decreased $77 million
due to lower barge freight rates and decreased barge utilization levels resulting from weaker U.S. economic
conditions and the late, extended North American harvest.
Other operating profit increased $455 million to $449 million. Other processing operating profit increased $352
million due to improved equity earnings from the Company’s investment in Gruma, improved wheat milling
margins, and improved cocoa processing results. Financial operating profit increased $103 million due primarily to
the absence of losses experienced in 2009 from managed fund investments and captive insurance operations.
Corporate results decreased $701 million. The effects of changing commodity prices on LIFO inventory valuations
resulted in a credit of $42 million for the year ended June 30, 2010, compared to a credit of $517 million for the
year ended June 30, 2009. Unallocated interest expense – net increased $91 million reflecting a reduction in
corporate interest income caused by lower short-term interest rates and lower working capital requirements of the
operating segments. In March 2010, the Company repurchased $500 million of long-term debt which generated a
$75 million pretax charge on early extinguishment of debt. In connection with a debt remarketing planned for
2011, the Company entered into interest rate swaps to fix the interest rate on a portion of the planned remarketing
which resulted in $59 million of unrealized losses on interest rate swaps.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
A Company objective is to have sufficient liquidity, balance sheet strength, and financial flexibility to fund the
operating and capital requirements of a capital intensive agricultural commodity-based business. The primary
source of funds to finance the Company’s operations and capital expenditures is cash generated by operations. In
addition, the Company maintains a commercial paper borrowing facility and has access to equity and debt capital
from public and private sources in both U.S. and international markets.
At June 30, 2011, the Company had $1.4 billion of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term marketable securities
and a current ratio, defined as current assets divided by current liabilities, of 2.1 to 1. Included in working
capital is $7.1 billion of readily marketable commodity inventories. Cash used in operating activities was $2.3
billion for the year compared to cash provided by operating activities of $2.7 billion last year. Working capital
increased in the current year due principally to higher agricultural commodity market prices. Cash used in
investing activities of $1.7 billion, principally for capital expenditures, businesses acquired, and investments,
was in line with last year. Cash provided by financing activities was $3.6 billion for the year compared to cash
used in financing activities of $1.0 billion last year. Net borrowings increased primarily to fund higher working
capital. Short-term borrowings increased due principally to higher commercial paper borrowings, and long-term
borrowings increased primarily as a result of the issuance of $1.5 billion of 18-month floating rate notes in
February 2011. In addition, the Company issued common stock and received $1.75 billion under the forward
stock purchase component of the Company’s Equity Units (see Note 8 in Item 8).
At June 30, 2011, the Company’s capital resources included net worth of $18.8 billion and lines of credit totaling
$6.9 billion, of which $5.7 billion was unused. The Company’s ratio of long-term debt to total capital (the sum of
the Company’s long-term debt and shareholders’ equity) was 30% at June 30, 2011 and 32% at June 30, 2010.
This ratio is a measure of the Company’s long-term indebtedness and is an indicator of financial flexibility. Of the
Company’s total lines of credit, $4.6 billion support a commercial paper borrowing facility, against which there
were $620 million of commercial paper outstanding at June 30, 2011.
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
The Company has outstanding $1.15 billion principal amount of convertible senior notes. As of June 30, 2011,
none of the conditions permitting conversion of these notes had been satisfied. The Company has purchased call
options and warrants intended to reduce the potential shareholder dilution upon future conversion of the notes. As
of June 30, 2011, the market price of the Company’s common stock was not greater than the exercise price of the
purchased call options or warrants related to the convertible senior notes.
On July 1, 2011, the Company entered into a 364-day accounts receivable securitization facility. The facility
provides the Company with up to $1.0 billion in liquidity. Under the facility, the Company’s U.S.-originated trade
accounts receivable are sold to a wholly-owned bankruptcy-remote entity which then sells an undivided interest in
the receivable as a collateral for any borrowings under the facility. Any borrowings under the facility will be
recorded as secured borrowings. As of August 24, 2011, the Company had not used the facility. This facility
expands the Company’s access to liquidity through efficient use of its balance sheet assets.
The Company’s credit facilities and certain debentures require the Company to comply with specified financial and
non-financial covenants including maintenance of minimum tangible net worth as well as limitations related to
incurring liens, secured debt, and certain other financing arrangements. The Company is in compliance with these
covenants as of June 30, 2011.
Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In the normal course of business, the Company enters into contracts and commitments which obligate the Company
to make payments in the future. The following table sets forth the Company’s significant future obligations by time
period. Purchases include commodity-based contracts entered into in the normal course of business, which are
further described in Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” energy-related
purchase contracts entered into in the normal course of business, and other purchase obligations related to the
Company’s normal business activities. The following table does not include unrecognized income tax benefits of
$79 million as of June 30, 2011 as the Company is unable to reasonably estimate the timing of settlement. Where
applicable, information included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes is cross-referenced
in this table.
Contractual
Obligations
Purchases
Inventories
Energy
Other
Total purchases
Short-term debt
Long-term debt
Estimated interest payments
Operating leases
Estimated pension and other
postretirement plan
contributions (1)
Total
Item 8
Note
Reference
Total
Less
than
1 Year
Payments Due by Period
1 - 3
Years
(In millions)
3 – 5
Years
More
than
5 Years
$17,457
456
398
18,311
$16,593
340
168
17,101
$ 807
76
186
1,069
$ 43
22
35
100
Note 8
Note 14
1,875
8,444
7,177
1,163
1,875
178
384
233
–
2,875
690
334
–
46
646
225
$ 14
18
9
41
–
5,345
5,457
371
Note 15
167
$37,137
55
$19,826
19
$4,987
21
$1,038
72
$11,286
(1) Includes pension contributions of $47 million for fiscal 2012. The Company is unable to estimate the amount of pension contributions
beyond fiscal year 2012. For more information concerning the Company’s pension and other postretirement plans, see Note 15 in Item 8.
At June 30, 2011, the Company estimates it will spend approximately $2.8 billion through calendar year 2014 to
complete currently approved capital projects which are not included in the table above. The Company also has
outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds of $620 million at June 30, 2011.
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
In addition, the Company has entered into agreements, primarily debt guarantee agreements related to equity-
method investees, which could obligate the Company to make future payments. The Company’s liability under
these agreements arises only if the primary entity fails to perform its contractual obligation. The Company has
collateral for a portion of these contingent obligations. At June 30, 2011, these contingent obligations totaled
approximately $121 million. Amounts outstanding for the primary entity under these contingent obligations were
$69 million at June 30, 2011.
Critical Accounting Policies
The process of preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the
carrying values of the Company’s assets and liabilities as well as the recognition of revenues and expenses. These
estimates and judgments are based on the Company’s historical experience and management’s knowledge and
understanding of current facts and circumstances. Certain of the Company’s accounting policies are considered
critical, as these policies are important to the depiction of the Company’s financial statements and require
significant or complex judgment by management. Management has discussed with the Company’s Audit
Committee the development, selection, disclosure, and application of these critical accounting policies. Following
are the accounting policies management considers critical to the Company’s financial statements.
Inventories and Derivatives
Certain of the Company’s merchandisable agricultural commodity inventories, forward fixed-price purchase and
sale contracts, and exchange-traded futures and exchange-traded and over-the-counter options contracts are valued
at estimated market values. These merchandisable agricultural commodities are freely traded, have quoted market
prices, and may be sold without significant additional processing. Management estimates market value based on
exchange-quoted prices, adjusted for differences in local markets. Changes in the market values of these
inventories and contracts are recognized in the statement of earnings as a component of cost of products sold. If
management used different methods or factors to estimate market value, amounts reported as inventories and cost
of products sold could differ materially. Additionally, if market conditions change subsequent to year-end,
amounts reported in future periods as inventories and cost of products sold could differ materially.
The Company, from time to time, uses derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges to fix the purchase price
of anticipated volumes of commodities to be purchased and processed in a future month, to fix the purchase price
of the Company’s anticipated natural gas requirements for certain production facilities, and to fix the sales price of
anticipated volumes of ethanol. The change in the market value of such derivative contracts has historically been,
and is expected to continue to be, highly effective at offsetting changes in price movements of the hedged item.
Gains and losses arising from open and closed hedging transactions are deferred in other comprehensive income,
net of applicable income taxes, and recognized as a component of cost of products sold and net sales and other
operating income in the statement of earnings when the hedged item is recognized. If it is determined that the
derivative instruments used are no longer effective at offsetting changes in the price of the hedged item, then the
changes in the market value of these exchange-traded futures and exchange-traded and over-the-counter option
contracts would be recorded in the statement of earnings as a component of cost of products sold. See Note 4 in
Item 8 for additional information.
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Employee Benefit Plans
The Company provides substantially all U.S. employees and employees at certain international subsidiaries with
pension benefits. Eligible U.S. employees with five or more years of service prior to January 1, 2009 participate in
a defined benefit pension plan. Eligible U.S. employees hired on or after January 1, 2009 (and eligible salaried
employees with less than five years of service prior to January 1, 2009) participate in a “cash balance” pension
formula. The Company provides eligible U.S. employees who retire under qualifying conditions with access to
postretirement health care, at full cost to the retiree (certain employees are “grandfathered” into subsidized
coverage). In order to measure the expense and funded status of these employee benefit plans, management makes
several estimates and assumptions, including interest rates used to discount certain liabilities, rates of return on
assets set aside to fund these plans, rates of compensation increases, employee turnover rates, anticipated mortality
rates, and anticipated future health care costs. These estimates and assumptions are based on the Company’s
historical experience combined with management’s knowledge and understanding of current facts and
circumstances. Management also uses third-party actuaries to assist in measuring the expense and funded status of
these employee benefit plans. If management used different estimates and assumptions regarding these plans, the
funded status of the plans could vary significantly, and the Company could recognize different amounts of expense
over future periods. See Note 15 in Item 8 for additional information.
Income Taxes
The Company frequently faces challenges from U.S. and foreign tax authorities regarding the amount of taxes due.
These challenges include questions regarding the timing and amount of deductions and the allocation of income
among various tax jurisdictions. In evaluating the exposure associated with various tax filing positions, the
Company records reserves for estimates of potential additional tax owed by the Company. As an example, a
subsidiary of the Company received tax assessments in the amount of $665 million consisting of tax, penalty, and
interest (adjusted for interest and variation in currency exchange rates) from the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service
challenging the deductibility of commodity hedging losses incurred by the Company for tax years 2004, 2006 and
2007. The Company evaluated its tax position regarding these hedging transactions and concluded, based in part
upon advice from Brazilian legal counsel, that it was appropriate to recognize the tax benefits of these deductions
(See Note 13 in Item 8 for additional information).
Deferred tax assets represent items to be used as tax deductions or credits in future tax returns, and the related tax
benefit has already been recognized in the Company’s income statement. The realization of the Company’s
deferred tax assets is dependent upon future taxable income in specific tax jurisdictions, the timing and amount of
which are uncertain. The Company evaluates all available positive and negative evidence including estimated
future reversals of existing temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies, and
recent financial results. Valuation allowances related to these deferred tax assets have been established to the
extent the realization of the tax benefit is not likely. To the extent the Company were to favorably resolve matters
for which accruals have been established or be required to pay amounts in excess of the aforementioned reserves,
the Company’s effective tax rate in a given financial statement period may be impacted.
Undistributed earnings of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries and the Company’s share of the undistributed
earnings of affiliated corporate joint venture companies accounted for on the equity method amounting to
approximately $8.2 billion at June 30, 2011, are considered to be permanently reinvested, and accordingly, no
provision for U.S. income taxes has been provided thereon. If the Company were to receive distributions from any
of these foreign subsidiaries or affiliates or determine the undistributed earnings of these foreign subsidiaries or
affiliates to not be permanently reinvested, the Company could be subject to U.S. tax liabilities which have not
been provided for in the consolidated financial statements.
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Asset Abandonments and Write-Downs
The Company is principally engaged in the business of procuring, transporting, storing, processing, and
merchandising agricultural commodities and products. This business is global in nature and is highly capital-
intensive. Both the availability of the Company’s raw materials and the demand for the Company’s finished
products are driven by factors such as weather, plantings, government programs and policies, changes in global
demand resulting from population growth and changes in standards of living, and global production of similar and
competitive crops. These aforementioned factors may cause a shift in the supply/demand dynamics for the
Company’s raw materials and finished products. Any such shift will cause management to evaluate the efficiency
and cash flows of the Company’s assets in terms of geographic location, size, and age of its factories. The
Company, from time to time, will also invest in equipment, technology, and companies related to new, value-added
products produced from agricultural commodities and products. These new products are not always successful
from either a commercial production or marketing perspective. Management evaluates the Company’s property,
plant, and equipment for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist. Assets are written down after
consideration of the ability to utilize the assets for their intended purpose or to employ the assets in alternative uses
or sell the assets to recover the carrying value. If management used different estimates and assumptions in its
evaluation of these assets, then the Company could recognize different amounts of expense over future periods.
Goodwill and other intangible assets
The Company accounts for its goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with ASC Topic 350, Intangibles
- Goodwill and Other. Under this standard, goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are not
amortized but are subject to annual impairment tests. The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment at the
reporting unit level in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year or whenever there are indicators that the carrying value
of the assets may not be fully recoverable. Definite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful
lives. If management used different estimates and assumptions in its impairment tests, then the Company could
recognize different amounts of expense over future periods.
Valuation of Marketable Securities and Investments in Affiliates
The Company classifies the majority of its marketable securities as available-for-sale and carries these securities at
fair value. The Company applies the equity method for investments over which the Company has the ability to
exercise significant influence. These investments in affiliates are carried at cost plus equity in undistributed
earnings and are adjusted, where appropriate, for amortizable basis differences between the investment balance and
the underlying net assets of the investee. For publicly traded securities, the fair value of the Company’s
investments is readily available based on quoted market prices. For non-publicly traded securities, management’s
assessment of fair value is based on valuation methodologies including discounted cash flows and estimates of
sales proceeds. In the event of a decline in fair value of an investment below carrying value, management is
required to determine if the decline in fair value is other than temporary. In evaluating the nature of a decline in the
fair value of an investment, management considers the market conditions, trends of earnings, discounted cash
flows, trading volumes, and other key measures of the investment as well as the Company’s ability and intent to
hold the investment. When such a decline in value is deemed to be other than temporary, an impairment loss is
recognized in the current period operating results to the extent of the decline. See Notes 5 and 6 in Item 8 for
information regarding the Company’s marketable securities and investments in affiliates. If management used
different estimates and assumptions in its evaluation of these marketable securities, then the Company could
recognize different amounts of expense over future periods.
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Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The market risk inherent in the Company’s market risk sensitive instruments and positions is the potential loss
arising from adverse changes in: commodity market prices as they relate to the Company’s net commodity position,
foreign currency exchange rates, and interest rates as described below.
Commodities
The availability and prices of agricultural commodities are subject to wide fluctuations due to factors such as
changes in weather conditions, disease, plantings, government programs and policies, competition, changes in
global demand resulting from population growth and changes in standards of living, and global production of
similar and competitive crops.
The Company enters into derivative and non-derivative contracts with the primary objective of managing the
Company’s exposure to adverse price movements in the agricultural commodities used for, and produced in, our
business operations. The Company will also use exchange-traded futures and exchange-traded and over-the-
counter option contracts as components of merchandising strategies designed to enhance margins. The results of
these strategies can be significantly impacted by factors such as the volatility of the relationship between the value
of exchange-traded commodities futures contracts and the cash prices of the underlying commodities, counterparty
contracts defaults, and volatility of freight markets. In addition, the Company, from time-to-time, enters into
derivative contracts which are designated as hedges of specific volumes of commodities that will be purchased and
processed, or sold, in a future month. The changes in the market value of such futures contracts have historically
been, and are expected to continue to be, highly effective at offsetting changes in price movements of the hedged
item. Gains and losses arising from open and closed hedging transactions are deferred in other comprehensive
income, net of applicable taxes, and recognized as a component of cost of products sold or net sales and other
operating income in the statement of earnings when the hedged item is recognized.
The Company’s commodity position consists of merchandisable agricultural commodity inventories, related
purchase and sales contracts, energy and freight contracts, and exchange-traded futures and exchange-traded and
over-the-counter option contracts including contracts used to hedge portions of production requirements, net of
sales.
The fair value of the Company’s commodity position is a summation of the fair values calculated for each
commodity by valuing all of the commodity positions at quoted market prices for the period, where available, or
utilizing a close proxy. The Company has established metrics to monitor the amount of market risk exposure,
which consist of volumetric limits, and value-at-risk (VaR) limits. VaR measures the potential loss, at a 95%
confidence level, that could be incurred over a one year period. Volumetric limits are monitored daily and VaR
calculations and sensitivity analysis are monitored weekly.
In addition to measuring the hypothetical loss resulting from an adverse two standard deviation move in market
prices (assuming no correlations) over a one year period using VaR, sensitivity analysis is performed measuring the
potential loss in fair value resulting from a hypothetical 10% adverse change in market prices. The highest, lowest,
and average weekly position for each of the last two years together with the market risk from a hypothetical 10%
adverse price change is as follows:
Long/(Short)
Fair Value Market Risk
2011
2010
Fair Value Market Risk
Highest position
Lowest position
Average position
(In millions)
$ 2,388
368
1,644
$ 239
37
164
$ 738
(183)
216
$ 74
(18)
22
The change in fair value of the average position for 2011 compared to 2010 was principally the result of changes
in average quantities underlying the weekly commodity position.
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Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
(Continued)
Currencies
The Company conducts its business in over 75 countries. For the majority of the Company’s subsidiaries located
outside the United States, the local currency is the functional currency. To reduce the risks associated with foreign
currency exchange rate fluctuations, the Company enters into currency exchange contracts to minimize its foreign
currency position related to transactions denominated primarily in Euro, British pound, Canadian dollar, and
Brazilian real currencies. These currencies represent the major functional or local currencies in which recurring
business transactions occur. The Company does not use currency exchange contracts as hedges against amounts
permanently invested in foreign subsidiaries and affiliates. The currency exchange contracts used are forward
contracts, swaps with banks, exchange-traded futures contracts, and over-the-counter options. The changes in
market value of such contracts have a high correlation to the price changes in the currency of the related
transactions. The potential loss in fair value for such net currency position resulting from a hypothetical 10%
adverse change in foreign currency exchange rates is not material.
The amount the Company considers permanently invested in foreign subsidiaries and affiliates and translated into
dollars using the year-end exchange rates is $8.2 billion at June 30, 2011, and $6.4 billion at June 30, 2010. This
increase is due to the appreciation of foreign currencies versus the U.S. dollar and an increase in retained earnings
of the foreign subsidiaries and affiliates. The potential loss in fair value, which would principally be recognized in
Other Comprehensive Income, resulting from a hypothetical 10% adverse change in quoted foreign currency
exchange rates is $837 million and $639 million for 2011 and 2010, respectively. Actual results may differ.
Interest
The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt is estimated using quoted market prices, where available, and
discounted future cash flows based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of
borrowing arrangements. Such fair value exceeded the long-term debt carrying value. Market risk is estimated as
the potential increase in fair value resulting from a hypothetical 50 basis points decrease in interest rates. Actual
results may differ.
Fair value of long-term debt
Excess of fair value over carrying value
Market risk
2011
2010
(In millions)
$9,108
842
333
$7,700
870
289
The increase in fair value of long-term debt in 2011 resulted principally from the issuance of $1.5 billion of 18-
month floating rate notes in February 2011.
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Item 8.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Financial Statements
Page No.
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
41
42
43
44
45
87
40
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Net sales and other operating income
Cost of products sold
Gross Profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Interest expense
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Interest income
Other (income) expense - net
Earnings Before Income Taxes
Income taxes
Net Earnings Including Noncontrolling Interests
2011
Year Ended June 30
2009
2010
(In millions, except per share amounts)
$ 80,676
76,376
4,300
$ 61,682
57,839
3,843
$ 69,207
65,118
4,089
1,611
482
(542)
(136)
(130)
3,015
997
2,018
1,398
422
(561)
(126)
125
2,585
666
1,919
1,412
469
(145)
(181)
34
2,500
812
1,688
Less: Net earnings (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interests
(18)
(11)
4
Net Earnings Attributable to Controlling Interests
$ 2,036
$ 1,930
$ 1,684
Average number of shares outstanding – basic
Average number of shares outstanding – diluted
642
654
643
644
643
644
Basic earnings per common share
$ 3.17
$ 3.00
$ 2.62
Diluted earnings per common share
$ 3.13
$ 3.00
$ 2.62
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 30
2011
2010
(In millions)
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term marketable securities
Segregated cash and investments
Receivables
Inventories
Other assets
Total Current Assets
Investments and Other Assets
Investments in and advances to affiliates
Long-term marketable securities
Goodwill
Other assets
Total Investments and Other Assets
Property, Plant, and Equipment
Land
Buildings
Machinery and equipment
Construction in progress
Accumulated depreciation
Net Property, Plant, and Equipment
Total Assets
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities
Short-term debt
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Current maturities of long-term debt
Total Current Liabilities
Long-Term Liabilities
Long-term debt
Deferred income taxes
Other
Total Long-Term Liabilities
Shareholders’ Equity
Common stock
Reinvested earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Noncontrolling interests
Total Shareholders’ Equity
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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$ 615
739
3,396
9,816
12,055
883
27,504
3,240
666
602
681
5,189
305
4,413
16,245
765
21,728
(12,228)
9,500
$ 42,193
$ 1,875
7,550
3,615
178
13,218
8,266
859
1,012
10,137
6,636
11,996
176
30
18,838
$ 42,193
$ 1,046
394
2,337
6,122
7,871
624
18,394
2,799
678
523
702
4,702
277
4,008
15,107
612
20,004
(11,292)
8,712
$ 31,808
$ 374
5,538
2,577
344
8,833
6,830
439
1,075
8,344
5,151
10,357
(899)
22
14,631
$ 31,808
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Operating Activities
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by
(used in) operating activities
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred income taxes
Gain on Golden Peanut revaluation
Equity in (earnings) losses of affiliates, net of dividends
Stock compensation expense
Pension and postretirement accruals (contributions), net
Charges on early extinguishment of debt
Deferred cash flow hedges
Other – net
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Segregated cash and investments
Receivables
Inventories
Other assets
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Total Operating Activities
Investing Activities
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment
Proceeds from sales of property, plant, and equipment
Proceeds from sale of businesses
Net assets of businesses acquired
Investments in and advances to affiliates
Purchases of marketable securities
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities
Other – net
Total Investing Activities
Financing Activities
Long-term debt borrowings
Long-term debt payments
Debt repurchase premium and costs
Net borrowings (payments) under line of credit agreements
Shares issued related to equity unit conversion
Purchases of treasury stock
Cash dividends
Other – net
Total Financing Activities
2011
Year Ended June 30
2010
(In millions)
2009
$ 2,018
$ 1,919
$ 1,688
877
521
(71)
(397)
47
4
15
(1)
(121)
(1,035)
(2,882)
(3,412)
(257)
2,354
(2,340)
(1,247)
72
–
(218)
(31)
(2,379)
2,094
34
(1,675)
1,564
(417)
(21)
1,381
1,750
(301)
(395)
23
3,584
912
30
–
(326)
45
(110)
75
49
84
74
740
(404)
(211)
(193)
2,684
(1,607)
35
–
(62)
(146)
(1,387)
1,454
48
(1,665)
27
(552)
(71)
29
–
(100)
(372)
11
(1,028)
780
20
–
54
65
(161)
–
(235)
48
(426)
3,680
1,899
152
(2,223)
5,341
(1,898)
65
258
(198)
(15)
(2,402)
2,312
7
(1,871)
125
(24)
–
(2,890)
–
(100)
(347)
11
(3,225)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents – end of year
(431)
1,046
$ 615
(9)
1,055
$ 1,046
245
810
$ 1,055
Cash paid for interest and income taxes were as follows:
Interest
Income taxes
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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$ 418
513
$ 453
604
$ 522
1,011
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
Accumulated
Other
Common Stock Reinvested Comprehensive Noncontrolling
Shares Amount Earnings
Interests
Income (Loss)
(In millions)
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
Balance June 30, 2008
644 $ 5,221
$ 7,463
$ 957
$ 25
$ 13,666
Comprehensive income
Net earnings
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
Cash dividends paid-$.54 per share
Treasury stock purchases
Pension plan measurement date
adjustment net of tax
Stock compensation expense
Other
Balance June 30, 2009
Comprehensive income
Net earnings
Other comprehensive income
(loss)
Total comprehensive income
Cash dividends paid-$.58 per share
Treasury stock purchases
Stock compensation expense
Other
Balance June 30, 2010
Comprehensive income
Net earnings
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
Cash dividends paid-$.62 per share
Shares issued related to equity unit
conversion
Treasury stock purchases
Stock compensation expense
Acquisition of noncontrolling
interests
Other
Balance June 30, 2011
(4)
(100)
65
18
5,204
2
642
(4)
1
639
(100)
45
2
5,151
44
(9)
1,750
(301)
47
(26)
15
676 $ 6,636
2
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
1,684
(347)
(21)
(1)
8,778
1,930
(372)
21
10,357
2,036
(395)
(1,312)
(355)
(544)
(899)
1,075
4
(3)
26
(11)
7
22
(18)
376
(347)
(100)
(21)
65
14
13,653
1,375
(372)
(100)
45
30
14,631
3,093
(395)
1,750
(301)
47
(2)
$ 11,996
$ 176
25
1
$ 30
(1)
14
$ 18,838
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Business
The Company is principally engaged in procuring, transporting, storing, processing, and merchandising
agricultural commodities and products.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2011, and for the three years then ended include the accounts
of the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions
have been eliminated. Investments in affiliates are carried at cost plus equity in undistributed earnings since
acquisition and are adjusted, where appropriate, for amortizable basis differences between the investment balance
and the underlying net assets of the investee. The Company’s portion of the results of certain affiliates and
results of certain majority-owned subsidiaries are included using the most recent available financial statements.
In each case, the financial statements are within 93 days of the Company’s year end and are consistent from
period to period, except as described below. The Company evaluates and consolidates, where appropriate, its less
than majority-owned investments pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting
Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 810, Consolidation.
Effective in the second quarter of fiscal year 2011, one of the Company’s majority-owned subsidiaries changed
its accounting period resulting in the elimination of a one-month lag in the reporting of the consolidated
subsidiary’s financial results. The effect of this change on after-tax earnings for the year ended June 30, 2011
was immaterial.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in its consolidated
financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
During the second quarter of fiscal year 2011, the Company updated its estimates for service lives of certain of
its machinery and equipment assets in order to better match the Company’s depreciation expense with the
periods these assets are expected to generate revenue based on planned and historical service periods. The new
estimated service lives were established based on manufacturing engineering data, external benchmark data
and on new information obtained as a result of the Company’s recent major construction projects. These new
estimated service lives are also supported by biofuels legislation and mandates in many countries that are
driving requirements over time for greater future usage and higher blend rates of biofuels.
The Company accounted for this service life update as a change in accounting estimate as of October 1, 2010
in accordance with the guidance of ASC Topic 250, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, thereby
impacting the quarter in which the change occurred and future quarters. The effect of this change on after-tax
earnings and diluted earnings per share was an increase of $83 million and $0.13, respectively, for the year
ended June 30, 2011.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Reclassifications
Other (income) expense - net in prior years’ consolidated statement of earnings has been reclassified to
conform to the current year’s presentation with corresponding changes to certain items in prior year’s Note 4.
In addition, inventories and accrued expenses in prior year’s consolidated balance sheet have been reclassified
to conform to the current year’s presentation with corresponding changes in prior year’s consolidated statement
of cash flows with no impact to total cash provided by (used in) operating, investing, or financing activities.
The consolidated balance sheet reclassification also resulted in changes to certain items in prior year’s Notes 4
and 16.
Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all non-segregated, highly-liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at
the time of purchase to be cash equivalents.
Segregated Cash and Investments
The Company segregates certain cash and investment balances in accordance with certain regulatory
requirements, commodity exchange requirements, and insurance arrangements. These segregated balances
represent deposits received from customers of the Company’s registered futures commission merchant, securities
pledged to commodity exchange clearinghouses, and cash and securities pledged as security under certain
insurance arrangements. Segregated cash and investments primarily consist of cash, United States government
securities, and money-market funds.
Receivables
The Company records accounts receivable at net realizable value. This value includes an allowance for estimated
uncollectible accounts, $100 million and $97 million at June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, to reflect any loss
anticipated on the accounts receivable balances. The Company calculates this allowance based on its history of
write-offs, level of past-due accounts, and its relationships with, and the economic status of, its customers.
Credit risk on receivables is minimized as a result of the large and diversified nature of the Company’s worldwide
customer base. The Company manages its exposure to counter-party credit risk through credit analysis and
approvals, credit limits, and monitoring procedures. Collateral is generally not required for the Company’s
receivables. Accounts receivable due from unconsolidated affiliates as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 was
$367 million and $304 million, respectively.
Inventories
Inventories of certain merchandisable agricultural commodities, which include inventories acquired under
deferred pricing contracts, are stated at market value. In addition, the Company values certain inventories using
the lower of cost, determined by either the first-in, first-out (FIFO) or last-in, first-out (LIFO) methods, or market.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Marketable Securities
The Company classifies its marketable securities as available-for-sale, except for certain designated securities
which are classified as trading securities. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value, with the unrealized
gains and losses, net of income taxes, reported as a component of other comprehensive income. The Company
monitors its investments for impairment periodically, and recognizes an impairment charge when the decline in
fair value of an investment is judged to be other-than-temporary. Trading securities are carried at fair value with
unrealized gains and losses included in income on a current basis. The Company uses the specific identification
method when securities are sold or reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings.
The Company considers marketable securities maturing in less than one year as short-term. All other marketable
securities are classified as long-term.
Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant, and equipment is recorded at cost. Repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. The
Company generally uses the straight-line method in computing depreciation for financial reporting purposes and
generally uses accelerated methods for income tax purposes. The annual provisions for depreciation have been
computed principally in accordance with the following ranges of asset lives: buildings - 10 to 40 years;
machinery and equipment - 3 to 30 years. The Company capitalized interest on major construction projects in
progress of $7 million, $75 million, and $95 million in 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.
Goodwill and other intangible assets
The Company accounts for its goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with ASC Topic 350,
Intangibles - Goodwill and Other. Under this standard, goodwill and other intangible assets deemed to have
indefinite lives are not amortized but are subject to annual impairment tests. The Company evaluates goodwill
and other intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year or
whenever there are indicators that the carrying value of the assets may not be fully recoverable. The Company
recorded a $6 million goodwill impairment charge during 2009. There were no goodwill impairment charges
recorded during 2011 and 2010. The carrying value of the Company’s other intangible assets is not material.
Asset Abandonments and Write-Downs
The Company recorded a $2 million, a $9 million, and a $13 million charge in cost of products sold during 2011,
2010, and 2009, respectively, principally related to the abandonment and write-down to fair value of certain long-
lived assets. The majority of these assets were idle or related to underperforming product lines and the decision
to abandon or write-down was finalized after consideration of the ability to utilize the assets for their intended
purpose, employ the assets in alternative uses, or sell the assets to recover the carrying value. After the write-
downs, the carrying value of these assets is immaterial.
Net Sales
The Company follows a policy of recognizing sales revenue at the time of delivery of the product and when all of
the following have occurred: a sales agreement is in place, pricing is fixed or determinable, and collection is
reasonably assured. Freight costs and handling charges related to sales are recorded as a component of cost of
products sold. Net sales to unconsolidated affiliates during 2011, 2010, and 2009 were $7.1 billion, $7.1 billion,
and $6.5 billion, respectively.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Stock Compensation
The Company recognizes expense for its share-based compensation based on the fair value of the awards that are
granted. The Company’s share-based compensation plans provide for the granting of restricted stock, restricted
stock units, performance stock units, and stock options. The fair values of stock options and performance stock
units are estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model and a lattice valuation
model, respectively. These valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions. Measured
compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized ratably over the vesting period of the related share-
based compensation award.
Research and Development
Costs associated with research and development are expensed as incurred. Such costs incurred, net of
expenditures subsequently reimbursed by government grants, were $60 million, $56 million, and $50 million for
the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.
Per Share Data
Basic earnings per common share are determined by dividing net earnings attributable to controlling interests by
the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. In computing diluted earnings per share, average
number of common shares outstanding is increased by common stock options outstanding with exercise prices
lower than the average market price of common shares using the treasury share method.
As further described in Note 8, certain potentially dilutive securities were excluded from the diluted average
shares calculation because their impact was anti-dilutive, except during the third quarter of fiscal 2011. See Note
9 for the earnings per share calculation
New Accounting Standards
Effective July 1, 2010, the Company adopted the amended guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC)
Topic 810, Consolidations, which changes how a reporting entity determines when an entity that is insufficiently
capitalized or is not controlled through voting or similar rights (known as variable interest entities or VIEs)
should be consolidated. The determination of whether a reporting entity is required to consolidate another entity
is based on, among other things, the reporting entity’s ability to direct the activities of the other entity that most
significantly impact the other entity’s economic performance and the other entity’s purpose and design. The
VIEs in which the Company holds variable interests are not considered material to the Company’s consolidated
results. As a result of the adoption of this guidance, the Company deconsolidated one VIE with no material effect
on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Effective October 1, 2010, the Company adopted the amended guidance in ASC Topic 310, Receivables,
which requires more robust and disaggregated disclosures about the credit quality of an entity’s financing
receivables (excluding trade receivables), and its allowances for credit losses. The new disclosures require
additional information for nonaccrual and past due accounts, the allowance for credit losses, impaired loans,
credit quality, and account notifications. A financing receivable is defined as a contractual right to receive
money on demand or on fixed or determinable dates that is recognized as an asset in the entity’s statement of
financial position.
The Company has seasonal interest-bearing inventory financing arrangements with farmers in certain countries
around the world. Typically, advances occur during the planting season and are repaid at harvest. As of June 30,
2011, $220 million of receivables under these financing arrangements were outstanding, the majority of which
was secured by various forms of collateral. Receivables are placed on nonaccrual status when the accounts are in
legal dispute. Interest income and losses on these inventory financing arrangements are not material.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Hickory Point Bank and Trust, also has loans receivable. As of June
30, 2011, $290 million of loans were outstanding. The accrual of interest on these loans is discontinued when the
loan is 90 days past due. Interest income and losses on these bank loans are not material.
The Company’s other financing receivables as of June 30, 2011 were immaterial.
Effective July 1, 2011, the Company will be required to adopt the second phase of the amended guidance in
ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which requires the Company to disclose
information in the reconciliation of recurring Level 3 measurements about purchases, sales, issuances and
settlements on a gross basis, separately for assets and liabilities. The adoption of this amended guidance will
require expanded disclosure in the notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements but will not
impact financial results.
Effective July 1, 2012, the Company will be required to adopt the amended guidance of ASC Topic 220,
Comprehensive Income, which requires the Company to present total comprehensive income, the components
of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of
comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The amended guidance eliminates the
option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of shareholders’ equity.
The Company will be required to apply the presentation and disclosure requirements of the amended guidance
retrospectively. The adoption of this amended guidance will change financial statement presentation and
require expanded disclosures in the Company’s consolidated financial statements but will not impact financial
results.
Note 2. Acquisitions
The Company’s 2011 and 2010 acquisitions were accounted for as purchases in accordance with ASC Topic 805,
Business Combinations, as amended. The Company’s 2009 acquisitions were accounted for as purchases in
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141. Tangible assets and liabilities, based on
preliminary purchase price allocations for 2011 acquisitions, were adjusted to fair values at acquisition date with
the remainder of the purchase price, if any, recorded as goodwill. The identifiable intangible assets acquired as
part of these acquisitions are not material. Operating results of these acquisitions are included in the Company’s
financial statements from the date of acquisition and are not significant to the Company’s consolidated operating
results.
2011 Acquisitions
During 2011, the Company made four acquisitions for a total cost of $218 million in cash and recorded a
preliminary allocation of the purchase price related to these acquisitions. The net cash purchase price for these
four acquisitions of $218 million plus the acquisition-date fair value of the equity interest the Company
previously held in Golden Peanut was preliminarily allocated to working capital, property, plant and
equipment, goodwill, other long-term assets, and long-term liabilities for $113 million, $235 million, $63
million, $11 million, and $36 million, respectively.
The acquisition of Alimenta (USA), Inc., the Company’s former 50 percent partner in Golden Peanut, was the
only significant acquisition during the year. This transaction resulted in the Company obtaining control of the
remaining outstanding shares of Golden Peanut, the largest U.S. handler, processor and exporter of peanuts and
operator of one facility in Argentina. This business fits well with the Company’s existing U.S. oilseed and
export operations in its global oilseed business. A pre-tax gain of $71 million was recognized in the second
quarter as a result of revaluing the Company’s previously held investment in Golden Peanut in conjunction
with the acquisition of the remaining 50 percent interest based on the guidance of ASC Topic 805, Business
Combinations.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 2. Acquisitions (Continued)
2010 Acquisitions
During 2010, the Company acquired two businesses for a total cost of $62 million in cash. The final purchase
price allocations resulted in goodwill of $3 million. The purchase price of $62 million was allocated to current
assets, property, plant and equipment, and other long-term assets for $2 million, $57 million, and $3 million,
respectively.
2009 Acquisitions
During 2009, the Company acquired ten businesses for a total cost of $198 million in cash and recorded a
preliminary allocation of the purchase price related to these acquisitions. The preliminary purchase price
allocations resulted in goodwill of $31 million. The purchase price of $198 million was allocated to current
assets, property, plant and equipment, other long-term assets, and liabilities for $176 million, $82 million, $111
million, and $171 million, respectively. The final valuations resulted in a $13 million reduction in the cost of one
acquisition and a corresponding decrease in the amount previously allocated to current assets. The finalization of
the purchase price allocations related to these acquisitions resulted in a $7 million increase in goodwill and a
corresponding decrease in other long-term assets.
Note 3. Fair Value Measurements
The Company determines the fair value of certain of its inventories of agricultural commodities, derivative
contracts, and marketable securities based on the fair value definition and hierarchy levels established in the
guidance of ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. Three levels are established within the
hierarchy that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 1 assets and
liabilities include exchange-traded derivative contracts, U.S. treasury securities and certain publicly traded equity
securities.
Level 2: Observable inputs, including Level 1 prices that have been adjusted; quoted prices for similar assets or
liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are less active than traded exchanges; and other inputs that are observable
or can be substantially corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are a significant
component of the fair value of the assets or liabilities. In evaluating the significance of fair value inputs, the
Company generally classifies assets or liabilities as Level 3 when their fair value is determined using
unobservable inputs that individually or when aggregated with other unobservable inputs, represent more than
10% of the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Judgment is required in evaluating both quantitative and
qualitative factors in the determination of significance for purposes of fair value level classification. Level 3
amounts can include assets and liabilities whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow
methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as assets and liabilities for which the determination of fair value
requires significant management judgment or estimation.
In many cases, a valuation technique used to measure fair value includes inputs from multiple levels of the fair
value hierarchy. The lowest level of input that is a significant component of the fair value measurement
determines the placement of the entire fair value measurement in the hierarchy. The Company’s assessment of
the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment, and may affect the
classification of fair value assets and liabilities within the fair value hierarchy levels.
The Company’s policy regarding the timing of transfers between levels, including both transfers into and
transfers out of Level 3, is to measure and record the transfers at the end of the reporting period. For the period
ended June 30, 2011, the Company had no transfers between Levels 1 and 2.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 3. Fair Value Measurements (Continued)
The following tables set forth, by level, the Company’s assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value
on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2011 and 2010.
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2011
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
(In millions)
Total
$ –
$ 5,153
$ 762
$ 5,915
1,198
–
–
1,628
$ 2,826
1,457
237
3
328
$ 7,178
112
–
–
–
$ 874
2,767
237
3
1,956
$ 10,878
$ 1,317
–
–
$ 1,317
$ 1,193
178
278
$ 1,649
$ 44
–
45
$ 89
$ 2,554
178
323
$ 3,055
Assets:
Inventories carried at market
Unrealized derivative gains:
Commodity contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Interest rate contracts
Marketable securities
Total Assets
Liabilities:
Unrealized derivative losses:
Commodity contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Inventory-related payables
Total Liabilities
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 3. Fair Value Measurements (Continued)
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2010
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
(In millions)
$ –
$ 3,774
$ 458
$ 4,232
777
162
1,067
$ 2,006
$ 937
184
–
–
$ 1,121
1,883
38
543
$ 6,238
$ 2,161
82
26
207
$ 2,476
69
–
–
$ 527
$ 56
–
–
31
$ 87
2,729
200
1,610
$ 8,771
$ 3,154
266
26
238
$ 3,684
Assets:
Inventories carried at market
Unrealized derivative gains:
Commodity contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Marketable securities
Total Assets
Liabilities:
Unrealized derivative losses:
Commodity contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Interest rate contracts
Inventory-related payables
Total Liabilities
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 3. Fair Value Measurements (Continued)
The Company uses the market approach valuation technique to measure the majority of its assets and liabilities
carried at fair value. Estimated fair values for inventories carried at market are based on exchange-quoted prices,
adjusted for differences in local markets, broker or dealer quotations or market transactions in either listed or
over-the-counter (OTC) markets. In such cases, the inventory is classified in Level 2. Certain inventories may
require management judgment or estimation for a significant component of the fair value amount. In such cases,
the inventory is classified in Level 3. Changes in the fair value of inventories are recognized in the consolidated
statements of earnings as a component of cost of products sold.
The Company’s derivative contracts that are measured at fair value include forward commodity purchase and sale
contracts, exchange-traded commodity futures and option contracts, and OTC instruments related primarily to
agricultural commodities, ocean freight, energy, interest rates, and foreign currencies. Exchange-traded futures
and options contracts are valued based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and are classified in Level
1. The majority of the Company’s exchange-traded futures and options contracts are cash-settled on a daily basis
and, therefore, are not included in this table. Fair value for forward commodity purchase and sale contracts is
estimated based on exchange-quoted prices adjusted for differences in local markets. These differences are
generally determined using inputs from broker or dealer quotations or market transactions in either the listed or
OTC markets. When observable inputs are available for substantially the full term of the contract, it is classified
in Level 2. When unobservable inputs have a significant impact on the measurement of fair value, the contract is
classified in Level 3. Based on historical experience with the Company’s suppliers and customers, the
Company’s own credit risk and knowledge of current market conditions, the Company does not view
nonperformance risk to be a significant input to fair value for the majority of its forward commodity purchase and
sale contracts. However, in certain cases, if the Company believes the nonperformance risk to be a significant
input, the Company records estimated fair value adjustments, and classifies the contract in Level 3. Except for
certain derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, changes in the fair value of commodity-related derivatives are
recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings as a component of cost of products sold. Changes in the
fair value of foreign currency-related derivatives are recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings as a
component of net sales and other operating income, cost of products sold, and other (income) expense–net. The
effective portions of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are recognized in the
consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until the hedged
items are recorded in earnings or it is probable the hedged transaction will no longer occur.
The Company’s marketable securities are comprised of U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of U.S. government
agencies, corporate and municipal debt securities, and equity investments. U.S. Treasury securities and certain
publicly traded equity investments are valued using quoted market prices and are classified in Level 1. U.S.
government agency obligations, corporate and municipal debt securities and certain equity investments are
valued using third-party pricing services and substantially all are classified in Level 2. Security values that are
determined using pricing models are classified in Level 3. Unrealized changes in the fair value of available-for-
sale marketable securities are recognized in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) unless a decline in value is deemed to be other-than-temporary at which point the
decline is recorded in earnings.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 3. Fair Value Measurements (Continued)
The following tables present a reconciliation of all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the twelve months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.
Level 3 Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2011
Inventories
Carried at
Market, Net
Derivative
Contracts,
Net
(In millions)
Total
$ 427
$ 13
$ 440
171
254
300
(435)
$ 717
79
(2)
23
(45)
$ 68
250
252
323
(480)
$ 785
Balance, June 30, 2010
Total gains (losses), realized or
unrealized, included in earnings
before income taxes*
Purchases, issuances and settlements
Transfers into Level 3
Transfers out of Level 3
Ending balance, June 30, 2011
* Includes gains of $109 million that are attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to
Level 3 assets and liabilities still held at June 30, 2011.
Level 3 Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2010
Inventories
Carried at
Market, Net
Derivative
Contracts,
Net
(In millions)
Total
$ 468
$ (2)
$ 466
7
(29)
(19)
$ 427
30
(26)
11
$ 13
37
(55)
(8)
$ 440
Balance, June 30, 2009
Total gains (losses), realized or
unrealized, included in earnings
before income taxes*
Purchases, issuances and settlements
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
Ending balance, June 30, 2010
*Includes gains of $6 million that are attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to Level 3
assets and liabilities still held at June 30, 2010.
Transfers into Level 3 of assets and liabilities previously classified in Level 2 were due to the relative value of
unobservable inputs to the total fair value measurement of certain products and derivative contracts rising above
the 10% threshold. Transfers out of Level 3 were primarily due to the relative value of unobservable inputs to
the total fair value measurement of certain products and derivative contracts falling below the 10% threshold and
thus requiring reclassification to Level 2.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 4.
Inventories, Derivative Instruments & Hedging Activities
The Company values certain inventories using the lower of cost, determined by either the LIFO or FIFO method,
or market. Inventories of certain merchandisable agricultural commodities, which include inventories acquired
under deferred pricing contracts, are stated at market value.
LIFO inventories
FIFO value
LIFO valuation reserve
LIFO inventories carrying value
FIFO inventories
Market inventories
2011
2010
(In millions)
$ 1,143
(593)
550
5,590
5,915
$ 12,055
$ 646
(225)
421
3,218
4,232
$ 7,871
The Company recognizes all of its derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in its
consolidated balance sheet. The accounting for changes in the fair value (i.e., gains or losses) of a derivative
instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and further,
on the type of hedging relationship. The majority of the Company’s derivatives have not been designated as
hedging instruments. For those derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments, a
reporting entity must designate the hedging instrument, based upon the exposure being hedged, as a fair value
hedge, a cash flow hedge, or a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. As of June 30, 2011 and 2010,
the Company has certain derivatives designated as cash flow hedges. Within the Note 4 tables, zeros represent
minimal amounts.
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
The Company generally follows a policy of using exchange-traded futures and exchange-traded and OTC options
contracts to manage its net position of merchandisable agricultural commodity inventories and forward cash
purchase and sales contracts to reduce price risk caused by market fluctuations in agricultural commodities and
foreign currencies. The Company also uses exchange-traded futures and exchange-traded and OTC options
contracts as components of merchandising strategies designed to enhance margins. The results of these strategies
can be significantly impacted by factors such as the volatility of the relationship between the value of exchange-
traded commodities futures contracts and the cash prices of the underlying commodities, counterparty contract
defaults, and volatility of freight markets. Exchange-traded futures and exchange-traded and OTC options
contracts, and forward cash purchase and sales contracts of certain merchandisable agricultural commodities
accounted for as derivatives by the Company are stated at fair value. Inventories of certain merchandisable
agricultural commodities, which include amounts acquired under deferred pricing contracts, are stated at market
value. Inventory is not a derivative and therefore is not included in the tables below. Changes in the market
value of inventories of certain merchandisable agricultural commodities, forward cash purchase and sales
contracts, exchange-traded futures and exchange-traded and OTC options contracts are recognized in earnings
immediately. Unrealized gains and unrealized losses on forward cash purchase contracts, forward foreign
currency exchange (FX) contracts, forward cash sales contracts, and exchange-traded and OTC options contracts
represent the fair value of such instruments and are classified on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as
receivables and accrued expenses, respectively.
At March 31, 2010, the Company de-designated and discontinued hedge accounting treatment for certain interest
rate swaps. At the date of de-designation of these hedges, $21 million of after-tax gains was deferred in
accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI). These gains remain in AOCI and are being amortized over
30 years. The Company recognized in earnings $30 million of pre-tax gains and $59 million in pre-tax losses
from these interest rate swaps for the year ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 4.
Inventories, Derivative Instruments & Hedging Activities (Continued)
The following table sets forth the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments as of June 30,
2011 and 2010.
FX Contracts
Interest Contracts
Commodity Contracts
Total
2011
2010
Assets
Liabilities
Assets
Liabilities
(In millions)
(In millions)
$ 237
3
2,766
$ 3,006
$ 178
–
2,553
$ 2,731
$ 200
–
2,727
$ 2,927
$ 266
26
3,152
$ 3,444
The following table sets forth the pre-tax gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments that
have been included in the consolidated statements of earnings for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.
Interest Contracts
Interest expense
Other income (expense) - net
FX Contracts
Net sales and other operating income
Cost of products sold
Other income (expense) - net
Commodity Contracts
Cost of products sold
Total gain (loss) recognized in earnings
Years ended June 30
2010
2011
(In millions)
$ 0
30
$ 0
(57)
$ (14)
150
43
$ 0
61
(42)
$ (1,303)
$ (1,094)
$ 242
$ 204
Inventories of certain merchandisable agricultural commodities, which include amounts acquired under deferred
pricing contracts, are stated at market value. Inventory is not a derivative and therefore is not included in the
table above. Changes in the market value of inventories of certain merchandisable agricultural commodities,
forward cash purchase and sales contracts, exchange-traded futures and exchange-traded and OTC options
contracts are recognized in earnings immediately.
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Strategies
For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges (i.e., hedging the exposure to
variability in expected future cash flows that is attributable to a particular risk), the effective portion of the gain or
loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of AOCI and reclassified into earnings in the same
line item affected by the hedged transaction and in the same period or periods during which the hedged
transaction affects earnings. The remaining gain or loss on the derivative instrument that is in excess of the
cumulative change in the cash flows of the hedged item, if any (i.e., the ineffective portion), hedge components
excluded from the assessment of effectiveness, and gains and losses related to discontinued hedges are
recognized in the consolidated statement of earnings during the current period.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 4.
Inventories, Derivative Instruments & Hedging Activities (Continued)
For each of the commodity hedge programs described below, the derivatives are designated as cash flow
hedges. The changes in the market value of such derivative contracts have historically been, and are expected to
continue to be, highly effective at offsetting changes in price movements of the hedged item. Once the hedged
item is recognized in earnings, the gains/losses arising from the hedge are reclassified from AOCI to either net
sales and other operating income, cost of products sold, interest expense or other (income) expense – net, as
applicable. As of June 30, 2011, the Company has $1 million of after-tax gains in AOCI related to gains and
losses from commodity cash flow hedge transactions. The Company expects to recognize the $1 million of gains
in its consolidated statement of earnings during the next 12 months.
The Company, from time to time, uses futures or options contracts to fix the purchase price of anticipated
volumes of corn to be purchased and processed in a future month. The objective of this hedging program is to
reduce the variability of cash flows associated with the Company’s forecasted purchases of corn. The
Company’s corn processing plants currently grind approximately 75 million bushels of corn per month. During
the past 12 months, the Company hedged between 1% and 100% of its monthly anticipated grind. At June 30,
2011, the Company has designated hedges representing 1% of its anticipated monthly grind of corn for the next 6
months.
The Company, from time to time, also uses futures, options, and swaps to fix the purchase price of the
Company’s anticipated natural gas requirements for certain production facilities. The objective of this hedging
program is to reduce the variability of cash flows associated with the Company’s forecasted purchases of natural
gas. These production facilities use approximately 3.8 million MMbtus of natural gas per month. During the
past 12 months, the Company hedged between 48% and 58% of the quantity of its anticipated monthly natural
gas purchases. At June 30, 2011, the Company has designated hedges representing between 13% to 37% of its
anticipated monthly natural gas purchases for the next 12 months.
The Company, from time to time, also uses futures, options, and swaps to fix the sales price of certain ethanol
sales contracts. The objective of this hedging program is to reduce the variability of cash flows associated with
the Company’s sales of ethanol under sales contracts that are indexed to unleaded gasoline prices. During the
past 12 months, the Company hedged between 7 million to 17 million gallons of ethanol per month under this
program. At June 30, 2011, the Company has designated hedges representing between 1 million to 14 million
gallons of contracted ethanol sales per month over the next 9 months.
To protect against fluctuations in cash flows due to foreign currency exchange rates, the Company from time to
time will use forward foreign exchange contracts as cash flow hedges. Certain production facilities have
manufacturing expenses and equipment purchases denominated in non-functional currencies. To reduce the risk
of fluctuations in cash flows due to changes in the exchange rate between functional versus non-functional
currencies, the Company will hedge some portion of the forecasted foreign currency expenditures. At June 30,
2011, the Company has $2 million of after-tax gains in AOCI related to foreign exchange contracts designated as
cash flow hedging instruments. The Company will recognize the $2 million of gains in its consolidated statement
of earnings over the life of the hedged transactions.
The Company, from time to time, uses treasury lock agreements and interest rate swaps in order to lock in the
Company’s interest rate prior to the issuance or remarketing of its long-term debt. Both the treasury-lock
agreements and interest rate swaps were designated as cash flow hedges of the risk of changes in the future
interest payments attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate. The objective of the treasury-lock
agreements and interest rate swaps was to protect the Company from changes in the benchmark rate from the date
of hedge designation to the date when the debt was actually issued. At June 30, 2011, AOCI included $22
million of after-tax gains related to treasury-lock agreements and interest rate swaps, of which, $21 million
relates to the interest rate swaps that were de-designated at March 31, 2010 as discussed earlier in Note 4. The
Company will recognize the $22 million of gains in its consolidated statement of earnings over the terms of the
hedged items which range from 10 to 30 years.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 4.
Inventories, Derivative Instruments & Hedging Activities (Continued)
The following tables set forth the fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments as of June 30, 2011
and 2010.
2011
2010
Assets
Liabilities
Assets
Liabilities
(In millions)
(In millions)
Interest Contracts
Commodity Contracts
Total
$ –
1
$ 1
$ –
1
$ 1
$ 0
2
$ 2
$ 0
2
$ 2
The following table sets forth the pre-tax gains (losses) on derivatives designated as hedging instruments that
have been included in the consolidated statement of earnings for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.
Effective amounts recognized in earnings
FX Contracts
Interest contracts
Commodity Contracts
Ineffective amount recognized in earnings
Interest contracts
Commodity contracts
Total amount recognized in earnings
Consolidated Statement of
Years ended June 30
Earnings Locations
Other income/expense – net
Interest expense
Cost of products sold
Net sales and other operating
income
Interest expense
Cost of products sold
2011
2010
(In millions)
$ 0 $ (1)
0
(85)
0
375
(13)
0
1
46
$ 409
–
(55)
$ (141)
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 5. Marketable Securities and Cash Equivalents
2011
United States government obligations
Maturity less than 1 year
Maturity 1 to 5 years
Government–sponsored enterprise obligations
Maturity less than 1 year
Maturity 1 to 5 years
Maturity 5 to 10 years
Maturity greater than 10 years
Corporate debt securities
Maturity less than 1 year
Maturity 1 to 5 years
Other debt securities
Maturity less than 1 year
Maturity 1 to 5 years
Maturity 5 to 10 years
Equity securities
Available-for-sale
Trading
2010
United States government obligations
Maturity less than 1 year
Maturity 1 to 5 years
Government–sponsored enterprise obligations
Maturity 1 to 5 years
Maturity 5 to 10 years
Maturity greater than 10 years
Corporate debt securities
Maturity less than 1 year
Maturity 1 to 5 years
Other debt securities
Maturity less than 1 year
Maturity 1 to 5 years
Maturity 5 to 10 years
Equity securities
Available-for-sale
Trading
Unrealized
Unrealized
Cost
Gains
Losses
Fair
Value
(In millions)
$ 753
72
$ –
1
$ –
–
$ 753
73
20
54
5
218
1
35
215
3
7
–
–
–
8
–
1
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
20
54
5
226
1
36
215
3
7
159
24
$ 1,566
83
–
$ 93
(4)
–
$ (4)
238
24
$ 1,655
Unrealized
Unrealized
Cost
Gains
Losses
Fair
Value
(In millions)
$ 395
33
$ –
1
$ –
–
$ 395
34
111
122
232
10
46
659
2
6
3
4
9
–
2
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
114
126
241
10
48
659
2
6
54
20
$ 1,690
48
–
$ 67
(15)
–
$ (15)
87
20
$ 1,742
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 5. Marketable Securities and Cash Equivalents (Continued)
All of the $4 million in unrealized losses at June 30, 2011 arose within the last 12 months. The market value of
the investments that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months is $9 million. The $4
million in unrealized losses associated with available-for-sale equity securities is related to the Company’s
investment in one security. The Company evaluated the near-term prospects of the issuer in relation to the
severity and duration of the impairment. Based on that evaluation and the Company’s ability and intent to hold
this investment for a reasonable period of time sufficient for a forecasted recovery of fair value, the Company
does not consider this investment to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2011.
Note 6.
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates
The Company applies the equity method for investments in investees over which the Company has the ability to
exercise significant influence, including the Company’s 16.4% share ownership in Wilmar. The Company had
68 and 73 unconsolidated affiliates as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, located in North and South
America, Africa, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The following table summarizes the combined balance sheets as
of June 30, 2011 and 2010, and the combined statements of earnings of the Company’s unconsolidated
affiliates for each of the three years ended June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009.
Current assets
Non-current assets
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Noncontrolling interests
Net assets
Net sales
Gross profit
Net income
2011
2010
(In millions)
2009
$ 26,222
17,733
(20,748)
(5,160)
(1,072)
$ 16,975
$ 48,941
4,819
2,252
$ 18,495
16,315
(12,967)
(4,209)
(783)
$ 16,851
$ 39,524
5,225
2,931
$ 41,205
5,682
816
The Company’s share of the undistributed earnings of its unconsolidated affiliates as of June 30, 2011 is $1.3
billion. The Company has direct investments in two foreign equity method investees who have a carrying
value of $1.9 billion as of June 30, 2011, and a market value of $4.7 billion based on active market quoted
prices converted to U.S. dollars at applicable exchange rates at August 18, 2011.
The Company provides credit facilities totaling $607 million to ten unconsolidated affiliates. One facility that
matures on December 9, 2011 and bears interest at the Australian dollar LIBOR rate plus 2% has an
outstanding balance of $206 million. Another facility that matures on December 31, 2011 and bears interest at
the one month LIBOR rate has an outstanding balance of $72 million. One facility has no outstanding balance
while the other seven credit facilities have individually insignificant outstanding balances totaling $64 million
as of June 30, 2011. The outstanding balances are included in receivables in the accompanying consolidated
balance sheet.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 7. Goodwill
Goodwill balances attributable to consolidated businesses and investments in affiliates, by segment, are set
forth in the following table.
Consolidated
Businesses
2011
Investments
in Affiliates
(In millions)
Total
Consolidated
Businesses
Oilseeds Processing
Corn Processing
Agricultural Services
Other
Total
$ 74
85
52
133
$ 344
$ 184
7
1
66
$ 258
$ 258
92
53
199
$ 602
$ 8
85
46
123
$ 262
2010
Investments
In Affiliates
(In millions)
$ 187
7
1
66
$ 261
Total
$ 195
92
47
189
$ 523
The changes in goodwill during 2011 are principally related to the Golden Peanut acquisition as discussed in
Note 2 and foreign currency translation adjustments.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 8. Debt and Financing Arrangements
Floating Rate Notes $1.5 billion face amount, due in 2012
$ 1,500
$ –
2011
2010
(In millions)
0.875% Convertible Senior Notes $1.15 billion face amount, due in 2014
5.765% Debentures $1.0 billion face amount, due in 2041
4.479% Debentures $750 million face amount, due in 2021
5.45% Notes $700 million face amount, due in 2018
5.375% Debentures $600 million face amount, due in 2035
5.935% Debentures $500 million face amount, due in 2032
6.625% Debentures $298 million face amount, due in 2029
8.375% Debentures $295 million face amount, due in 2017
7.5% Debentures $282 million face amount, due in 2027
6.95% Debentures $250 million face amount, due in 2097
7.0% Debentures $246 million face amount, due in 2031
7.125% Debentures $243 million face amount, due in 2013
6.45% Debentures $215 million face amount, due in 2038
6.75% Debentures $200 million face amount, due in 2027
8.125% Debentures $103 million face amount, due in 2012
4.70% Debentures $1.75 billion face amount, due in 2041
5.87% Debentures $196 million face amount, due in 2010
8.875% Debentures $102 million face amount, due in 2011
Other
Total long-term debt including current maturities
Current maturities
Total long-term debt
62
1,026
1,008
756
700
587
495
296
292
281
246
244
243
215
197
103
–
–
–
255
8,444
(178)
$ 8,266
982
–
–
700
587
495
296
292
281
246
244
243
215
197
103
1,750
191
102
250
7,174
(344)
$ 6,830
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 8. Debt and Financing Arrangements (Continued)
In June 2008, the Company issued $1.75 billion of Equity Units, which were a combination of debt and a forward
contract for the holder to purchase the Company’s common stock. The debt and equity instruments were deemed
to be separate instruments as the investor may transfer or settle the equity instrument separately from the debt
instrument.
On March 30, 2011, the Company initiated a remarketing of the $1.75 billion 4.7% debentures underlying the
Equity Units into two tranches: $0.75 billion principal amount of 4.479% notes due in 2021 and $1.0 billion
principal amount of 5.765% debentures due in 2041. As a result of the remarketing, the Company was
required to use the “if-converted” method of calculating diluted earnings per share with respect to the forward
contracts for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 (see Note 9). The Company incurred early extinguishment of
debt charges of $8 million as a result of the debt remarketing.
The forward purchase contracts underlying the Equity Units were settled on June 1, 2011, for 44 million shares
of the Company’s common stock in exchange for receipt of $1.75 billion in cash.
On February 11, 2011, the Company issued $1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of floating rate notes
due on August 13, 2012. Interest on the notes accrues at a floating rate of three-month LIBOR reset quarterly
plus 0.16% and is paid quarterly. As of June 30, 2011, the interest rate on the notes was 0.42%.
In March 2010, the Company repurchased an aggregate principal amount of $500 million of its outstanding
debentures in accordance with its announced tender offers, resulting in charges on early extinguishment of debt
of $75 million, which consisted of $71 million in premium and other related expenses and $4 million in write-
off of debt issuance costs.
In February 2007, the Company issued $1.15 billion principal amount of convertible senior notes due in 2014
(the Notes) in a private placement. The Notes were issued at par and bear interest at a rate of 0.875% per year,
payable semiannually. The Notes are convertible based on an initial conversion rate of 22.8423 shares per $1,000
principal amount of Notes (which is equal to a conversion price of approximately $43.78 per share). The Notes
may be converted, subject to adjustment, only under the following circumstances: 1) during any calendar quarter
beginning after March 31, 2007, if the closing price of the Company’s common stock for at least 20 trading days
in the 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding quarter is more
than 140% of the applicable conversion price per share, which is $1,000 divided by the then applicable
conversion rate, 2) during the five consecutive business day period immediately after any five consecutive trading
day period (the note measurement period) in which the average of the trading price per $1,000 principal amount
of Notes was equal to or less than 98% of the average of the product of the closing price of the Company’s
common stock and the conversion rate at each date during the note measurement period, 3) if the Company
makes specified distributions to its common stockholders or specified corporate transactions occur, or 4) at any
time on or after January 15, 2014, through the business day preceding the maturity date. Upon conversion, a
holder would receive an amount in cash equal to the lesser of 1) $1,000 and 2) the conversion value, as defined.
If the conversion value exceeds $1,000, the Company will deliver, at the Company’s election, cash or common
stock or a combination of cash and common stock for the conversion value in excess of $1,000. If the Notes are
converted in connection with a change in control, as defined, the Company may be required to provide a make-
whole premium in the form of an increase in the conversion rate, subject to a stated maximum amount. In
addition, in the event of a change in control, the holders may require the Company to purchase all or a portion of
their Notes at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid
interest, if any. In accordance with ASC Topic 470-20, the Company recognized the Notes proceeds received in
2007 as long-term debt of $853 million and equity of $297 million. The discount on the long-term debt is being
amortized over the life of the Notes using the effective interest method. Discount amortization expense of $43
million, $40 million, and $39 million for 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively, were included in interest expense
related to the Notes.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 8. Debt and Financing Arrangements (Continued)
Concurrent with the issuance of the Notes, the Company purchased call options in private transactions at a cost of
$300 million. The purchased call options allow the Company to receive shares of its common stock and/or cash
from the counterparties equal to the amounts of common stock and/or cash related to the excess of the current
market price of the Company’s common stock over the exercise price of the purchased call options. In addition,
the Company sold warrants in private transactions to acquire, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, 26.3
million shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $62.56 per share and received proceeds of $170
million. If the average price of the Company’s common stock during a defined period ending on or about the
respective settlement dates exceeds the exercise price of the warrants, the warrants will be settled, at the
Company’s option, in cash or shares of common stock. The purchased call options and warrants are intended to
reduce the potential dilution upon future conversions of the Notes by effectively increasing the initial conversion
price to $62.56 per share. The net cost of the purchased call options and warrant transactions of $130 million was
recorded as a reduction of shareholders’ equity.
As of June 30, 2011, none of the conditions permitting conversion of the Notes had been satisfied. In addition, as
of June 30, 2011, the market price of the Company’s common stock was not greater than the exercise price of the
purchased call options or warrants. As of June 30, 2011, no share amounts related to the conversion of the Notes
or exercise of the warrants are included in diluted average shares outstanding.
At June 30, 2011, the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt exceeded the carrying value by $842 million,
as estimated using quoted market prices or discounted future cash flows based on the Company’s current
incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
The aggregate maturities of long-term debt for the five years after June 30, 2011, are $178 million, $1.8 billion,
$1.1 billion, $28 million, and $17 million, respectively.
At June 30, 2011, the Company had pledged certain property, plant, and equipment with a carrying value of $344
million as security for certain long-term debt obligations.
At June 30, 2011, the Company had lines of credit totaling $6.9 billion, of which $5.7 billion were unused. The
weighted average interest rates on short-term borrowings outstanding at June 30, 2011 and 2010, were 0.65% and
2.29%, respectively. Of the Company’s total lines of credit, $4.6 billion support a commercial paper borrowing
facility, against which there was $620 million of commercial paper outstanding at June 30, 2011.
The Company’s credit facilities and certain debentures require the Company to comply with specified financial
and non-financial covenants including maintenance of minimum tangible net worth as well as limitations related
to incurring liens, secured debt, and certain other financing arrangements. The Company is in compliance with
these covenants as of June 30, 2011.
The Company has outstanding standby letters of credit and surety bonds at June 30, 2011 and 2010, totaling
$620 million and $459 million, respectively.
On July 1, 2011, the Company entered into a 364-day accounts receivable securitization facility. The facility
provides the Company with up to $1.0 billion in liquidity. Under the facility, the Company’s U.S.-originated
trade accounts receivable are sold to a wholly-owned bankruptcy-remote entity which then sells an undivided
interest in the receivable as a collateral for any borrowings under the facility. Any borrowings under the facility
will be recorded as secured borrowings. As of August 24, 2011, the Company had not used the facility. This
facility expands the Company’s access to liquidity through efficient use of its balance sheet assets.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 9. Earnings Per Share
The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows:
Years ended June 30
2010
(In millions, except per share amounts)
2011
2009
Net earnings attributable to controlling interests
Average shares outstanding
Basic earnings per share
Net earnings attributable to controlling interests
Plus: After-tax interest on 4.7% debentures
related to $1.75 billion Equity Units
Adjusted net earnings attributable to controlling interests
Average shares outstanding
Plus: Incremental shares
Share-based compensation awards
Shares assumed issued related to $1.75 billion Equity Units
Adjusted average shares outstanding
$ 2,036
642
$ 3.17
$ 1,930
643
$ 3.00
$ 1,684
643
$ 2.62
$ 2,036
$ 1,930
$ 1,684
13
$ 2,049
–
$ 1,930
–
$ 1,684
642
1
11
654
643
1
–
644
643
1
–
644
Diluted earnings per share
$ 3.13
$ 3.00
$ 2.62
Average shares outstanding for 2011 include 44 million of shares beginning June 1, 2011 related to equity unit
conversion.
Adjusted net earnings attributable to controlling interests in 2011 includes a $13 million adjustment for after-tax
interest for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. Adjusted average shares outstanding for 2011 include 44 million
shares assumed issued on January 1, 2011 for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, or 11 million shares for the year
ended June 30, 2011. These adjustments relate to the $1.75 billion Equity Units and were made as a result of the
requirement to use the “if-converted” method of calculating diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended
March 31, 2011.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 10. Shareholders’ Equity
The Company has authorized one billion shares of common stock and 500,000 shares of preferred stock, each
with zero par value. No preferred stock has been issued. At June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company had
approximately 40.3 million and 32.6 million shares, respectively, in treasury. Treasury stock of $1.1 billion at
June 30, 2011, and $838 million at June 30, 2010, is recorded at cost as a reduction of common stock.
The Company’s employee stock compensation plans provide for the granting of options to employees to purchase
common stock of the Company pursuant to the Company’s 1999 Incentive Compensation Plan, 2002 Incentive
Compensation Plan and 2009 Incentive Compensation Plan. These options are issued at market value on the date
of grant, vest incrementally over five to nine years, and expire ten years after the date of grant.
The Company’s 1999, 2002 and 2009 Incentive Compensation Plans provide for the granting of restricted
stock and restricted stock units (Restricted Stock Awards) at no cost to certain officers and key employees. In
addition, the Company’s 2002 and 2009 Incentive Compensation Plans also provide for the granting of
performance stock units (PSUs) at no cost to certain officers and key employees. Restricted Stock Awards are
made in common stock or stock units with equivalent rights and vest at the end of a three-year restriction
period. The awards for PSUs are made in common stock and vest at the end of a three-year vesting period
subject to the attainment of certain future performance criteria. During 2011, 2010, and 2009, 1.1 million, 1.0
million, and 1.1 million common stock or stock units, respectively, were granted as Restricted Stock Awards
and PSUs. At June 30, 2011, there were 28.1 million shares available for future grants pursuant to the 2009
plan.
Compensation expense for option grants, Restricted Stock Awards and PSUs granted to employees is generally
recognized on a straight-line basis during the service period of the respective grant. Certain of the Company’s
option grants, Restricted Stock Awards and PSUs continue to vest upon the recipient’s retirement from the
Company and compensation expense related to option grants and Restricted Stock Awards granted to
retirement-eligible employees is recognized in earnings on the date of grant. Total compensation expense for
option grants, Restricted Stock Awards and PSUs recognized during 2011, 2010, and 2009 was $47 million,
$45 million, and $65 million, respectively.
The fair value of each option grant is estimated as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes single option
pricing model. The volatility assumption used in the Black-Scholes single option pricing model is based on
the historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The volatility of the Company’s stock was calculated based
upon the monthly closing price of the Company’s stock for the period immediately prior to the date of grant
corresponding to the average expected life of the grant. The average expected life represents the period of time
that option grants are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate is based on the rate of U.S. Treasury zero-
coupon issues with a remaining term equal to the expected life of option grants. The assumptions used in the
Black-Scholes single option pricing model are as follows.
Dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate
Stock volatility
Average expected life (years)
2011
2%
2%
31%
8
2010
2%
2%
32%
8
2009
2%
3%
30%
8
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 10. Shareholders’ Equity (Continued)
A summary of option activity during 2011 is presented below:
Shares under option at June 30, 2010
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited or expired
Shares under option at June 30, 2011
Exercisable at June 30, 2011
Shares
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
11,260
1,693
(1,191)
(39)
11,723
5,726
$ 27.12
30.71
20.30
21.93
$ 28.35
$ 27.42
The weighted-average remaining contractual term of options outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2011, is 6
years and 5 years, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable at
June 30, 2011, is $43 million and $16 million, respectively. The weighted-average grant-date fair values of
options granted during 2011, 2010, and 2009, were $8.82, $8.50, and $7.81, respectively. The total intrinsic
values of options exercised during 2011, 2010, and 2009, were $21 million, $11 million, and $17 million,
respectively. Cash proceeds received from options exercised during 2011, 2010, and 2009, were $21 million,
$11 million, and $11 million, respectively.
At June 30, 2011, there was $18 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to option grants.
Amounts to be recognized as compensation expense during the next four fiscal years are $9 million, $5
million, $3 million, and $1 million, respectively.
The fair value of Restricted Stock Awards is determined based on the market value of the Company’s shares
on the grant date. The fair value of PSUs is estimated at the date of grant using a lattice valuation model. The
weighted-average grant-date fair values of awards granted during 2011, 2010, and 2009 were $32.19, $26.55,
and, $26.03, respectively.
A summary of Restricted Stock Awards and PSUs activity during 2011 is presented below:
Restricted
Stock Awards and PSUs
Weighted Average
Grant-Date Fair Value
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Non-vested at June 30, 2010
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Non-vested at June 30, 2011
3,268
1,114
(1,236)
(31)
3,115
$ 29.36
32.19
34.39
28.80
$ 28.39
At June 30, 2011, there was $22 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to Restricted
Stock Awards and PSUs. Amounts to be recognized as compensation expense during the next three fiscal
years are $11 million, $8 million, and $3 million, respectively. At the vesting date, the total fair value of
Restricted Stock Awards vested during 2011 was $43 million.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 11. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table sets forth information with respect to accumulated other comprehensive income:
Deferred
Gain (Loss)
Foreign
Currency
Translation on Hedging
Adjustment
Activities
Pension
Liability
Adjustment
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
On
Investments
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance at June 30, 2008
$ 1,026
$ 90
$ (179)
$ 20
$ 957
(In millions)
Unrealized gains (losses)
(Gains) losses reclassified to
earnings
Tax effect
Net of tax amount
Balance at June 30, 2009
Unrealized gains (losses)
(Gains) losses reclassified to
earnings
Tax effect
Net of tax amount
Balance at June 30, 2010
Unrealized gains (losses)
(Gains) losses reclassified to
earnings
Tax effect
Net of tax amount
Balance at June 30, 2011
(819)
–
–
(819)
207
(557)
–
–
(557)
(350)
859
(24)
(126)
47
(103)
(13)
46
24
(27)
43
30
43
(591)
8
206
(377)
(556)
(123)
41
25
(57)
(613)
230
–
–
859
$ 509
(46)
2
(1)
$ 29
70
(106)
194
$ (419)
(26)
6
7
(13)
7
37
6
(16)
27
34
49
(13)
(13)
23
$ 57
(1,460)
(112)
260
(1,312)
(355)
(597)
71
(18)
(544)
(899)
1,181
11
(117)
1,075
$ 176
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 12. Other (Income) Expense – Net
The following table sets forth the items in other (income) expense:
Gain on Golden Peanut revaluation
Charges from early extinguishment of debt
(Gains) losses on interest rate swaps
Net (gain) loss on marketable securities transactions
Net (gain) loss on sale of unconsolidated affiliates
Net gain on sales of businesses
Other – net
2011
2010
(In millions)
2009
$ (71)
15
(30)
(12)
(3)
–
(29)
$ (130)
$ –
75
59
6
(15)
–
–
$ 125
$ –
–
–
6
11
(24)
41
$ 34
Realized gains on sales of available-for-sale marketable securities totaled $13 million, $12 million, and
$17 million in 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively. Realized losses on sales of available-for-sale marketable
securities were $1 million in 2011, $3 million in 2010, and $1 million in 2009. Impairment losses on securities
were $15 million in 2010 and $22 million in 2009.
Note 13.
Income Taxes
For financial reporting purposes, earnings before income taxes include the following components:
United States
Foreign
2011
2010
2009
(In millions)
$ 2,035
980
$ 3,015
$ 1,453
1,132
$ 2,585
$ 1,332
1,168
$ 2,500
Significant components of income taxes are as follows:
Current
Federal
State
Foreign
Deferred
Federal
State
Foreign
2011
2010
2009
(In millions)
$ 251
10
222
483
43
(12)
$ 997
$ 422
18
195
107
(4)
(72)
$ 666
$ 626
28
139
(4)
10
13
$ 812
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 13.
Income Taxes (Continued)
Significant components of deferred tax liabilities and assets are as follows.
Deferred tax liabilities
Property, plant, and equipment
Equity in earnings of affiliates
Inventories
Other
Deferred tax assets
Pension and postretirement benefits
Stock compensation
Foreign tax credit carryforwards
Foreign tax loss carryforwards
State tax attributes
Other
Gross deferred tax assets
Valuation allowances
Net deferred tax assets
2011
2010
(In millions)
$ 1,016
255
324
104
$ 1,699
$ 307
58
46
220
57
129
817
(95)
$ 722
$ 677
187
33
143
$ 1,040
$ 358
59
41
135
50
120
763
(71)
$ 692
Net deferred tax liabilities
Current deferred tax assets (liabilities) included in other assets
(accrued expenses)
Non-current deferred tax liabilities
$ 977
$ 348
(118)
$ 859
91
$ 439
Reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the Company’s effective tax rate on earnings is as
follows:
Statutory rate
State income taxes, net of
federal tax benefit
Foreign earnings taxed at rates
other than the U.S. statutory rate
Foreign currency remeasurement
WIHL Liquidation
Other
Effective rate
2011
2010
2009
35.0%
35.0%
35.0%
1.1
0.3
1.0
(4.9)
0.9
–
1.0
33.1%
(8.2)
(0.7)
0.5
(1.1)
25.8%
(8.7)
(0.5)
6.6
(0.9)
32.5%
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 13.
Income Taxes (Continued)
The Company has $220 million and $135 million of tax assets related to net operating loss carry-forwards of
certain international subsidiaries at June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. As of June 30, 2011, approximately
$211 million of these assets have no expiration date, and the remaining $9 million expire at various times through
fiscal 2024. The annual usage of certain of these assets is limited to a percentage of taxable income of the
respective international subsidiary for the year. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance of $52 million
and $38 million against these tax assets at June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, due to the uncertainty of their
realization.
The Company has $46 million and $41 million of tax assets related to excess foreign tax credits at June 30, 2011
and 2010, respectively, which begin to expire in fiscal 2013. The Company has $57 million and $50 million of
tax assets related to state income tax attributes (incentive credits and net operating loss carryforwards), net of
federal tax benefit, at June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, which will expire at various times through fiscal
2017. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance of $7 million against the excess foreign tax credits at
June 30, 2011, due to the uncertainty of realization. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance against
the state income tax assets of $36 million, net of federal tax benefit, as of June 30, 2011. As of June 30, 2010, the
Company had a $7 million valuation allowance recorded related to the excess foreign tax credits and a $26
million valuation allowance related to state income tax attributes, due to the uncertainty of realization.
The Company remains subject to federal examination in the U.S. for the calendar tax year 2010.
Undistributed earnings of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries and the Company’s share of the undistributed
earnings of affiliated corporate joint venture companies accounted for on the equity method amounting to
approximately $8.2 billion at June 30, 2011, are considered to be permanently reinvested, and accordingly, no
provision for U.S. income taxes has been provided thereon. It is not practicable to determine the deferred tax
liability for temporary differences related to these undistributed earnings.
During 2009, approximately $158 million of income tax expense was incurred related to the Company’s
investment in Wilmar International Holdings, Limited (WIHL), a subsidiary of ADM Asia Pacific, Limited
(ADMAP), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. On April 1, 2009, WIHL distributed publicly traded
shares of Wilmar to ADMAP which triggered the $158 million of income tax expense. Additionally, the
Company recognized $12 million of income tax expense during fiscal year 2010 related to the 2009 distribution.
Through WIHL, ADMAP holds a direct ownership interest in Wilmar.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 13.
Income Taxes (Continued)
The Company accounts for its income tax positions under the provisions of ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. ASC
Topic 740 prescribes a minimum threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the
consolidated financial statements. This interpretation requires the Company to recognize in the consolidated
financial statements tax positions determined more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, based on the
technical merits of the position. The total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits at June 30, 2011 and 2010 are
as follows:
Beginning balance
Additions related to current year’s tax positions
Additions related to prior years’ tax positions
Reductions related to prior years’ tax positions
Settlements with tax authorities
Ending balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
2011
2010
(in millions)
$ 84
4
–
(7)
(2)
$ 79
$ 54
31
8
(7)
(2)
$ 84
The additions and reductions in unrecognized tax benefits shown in the table include effects related to net income
and shareholders’ equity. The 2011 changes in unrecognized tax benefits did not have a material effect on the
Company’s net income or cash flow.
The Company classifies interest on income tax related balances as interest expense or interest income and
classifies tax-related penalties as selling, general and administrative expenses. At June 30, 2011 and 2010, the
Company had accrued interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits of $27 million in both years.
The Company is subject to income taxation in many jurisdictions around the world. Resolution of the related
tax positions, through negotiations with relevant tax authorities or through litigation, may take years to
complete. Therefore, it is difficult to predict the timing for resolution of tax positions. However, the Company
does not anticipate that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will increase or decrease significantly in
the next twelve months. Given the long periods of time involved in resolving tax positions, the Company does
not expect that the recognition of unrecognized tax benefits will have a material impact on the Company’s
effective income tax rate in any given period. If the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits were recognized
by the Company at one time, there would be a positive impact of $45 million on the tax expense for that
period.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 13.
Income Taxes (Continued)
The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, ADM do Brasil Ltda. (“ADM do Brasil”), received three separate tax
assessments from the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (“BFRS”) challenging the tax deductibility of
commodity hedging losses and related expenses incurred by ADM do Brasil. The tax assessments are for income
tax, penalties and interest for the tax years 2004, 2006 and 2007 in the amounts of $549 million, $22 million, and
$94 million, respectively (adjusted for interest and variation in currency exchange rates). ADM do Brasil’s tax
return for 2005 was also audited and no assessment was received. The statute of limitations for 2005 has expired.
If the BFRS were to challenge commodity hedging deductions in tax years after 2007, the Company estimates it
could receive additional claims of approximately $114 million (as of June 30, 2011 and subject to variation in
currency exchange rates).
ADM do Brasil enters into commodity hedging transactions that can result in gains, which are included in ADM
do Brasil’s calculations of taxable income in Brazil, and losses, which ADM do Brasil deducts from its taxable
income in Brazil. The Company has evaluated its tax position regarding these hedging transactions and
concluded, based upon advice from Brazilian legal counsel, that it was appropriate to recognize both gains and
losses resulting from hedging transactions when determining its Brazilian income tax expense. Therefore, the
Company has continued to recognize the tax benefit from hedging losses in its financial statements and has not
recorded any tax liability for the amounts assessed by the BFRS.
ADM do Brasil filed an administrative appeal for each of the assessments. During the second quarter of fiscal
2011, a decision in favor of the BFRS on the 2004 assessment was received and a second level administrative
appeal has been filed. There have been no decisions on the initial appeal related to the 2006 and 2007
assessments. If ADM do Brasil continues to be unsuccessful in the administrative appellate process, further
appeals are available in the Brazilian federal courts. While the Company believes that its consolidated financial
statements properly reflect the tax deductibility of these hedging losses, the ultimate resolution of this matter
could result in the future recognition of additional payments of, and expense for, income tax and the associated
interest and penalties. The Company intends to vigorously defend its position against the current assessments
and any similar assessments that may be issued for years subsequent to 2007.
Note 14. Leases
The Company leases manufacturing and warehouse facilities, real estate, transportation assets, and other
equipment under non-cancelable operating leases, the majority of which expire at various dates through the
year 2031. Rent expense for 2011, 2010, and 2009 was $251 million, $241 million, and $217 million,
respectively. Future minimum rental payments for non-cancelable operating leases with initial or remaining
terms in excess of one year are as follows:
Fiscal years
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Thereafter
Total minimum lease payments
Minimum Rental
Payments
(In millions)
$ 233
183
151
121
104
371
$ 1,163
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 15. Employee Benefit Plans
The Company provides substantially all U.S. employees and employees at certain international subsidiaries
with pension benefits. Eligible U.S. employees with five or more years of service prior to January 1, 2009
participate in a defined benefit pension plan. Eligible U.S. employees hired on or after January 1, 2009 and
eligible salaried employees with less than five years of service prior to January 1, 2009 participate in a “cash
balance” pension formula. The Company provides eligible U.S. employees who retire under qualifying
conditions with access to postretirement health care, at full cost to the retiree (certain employees are
“grandfathered” into subsidized coverage).
The Company also maintains 401(k) plans covering substantially all U.S. employees. The Company
contributes cash to the plans to match qualifying employee contributions, and also provides a non-matching
employer contribution of 1% of pay to eligible participants. Under an employee stock ownership component
of the 401(k) plans, employees may choose to invest in ADM stock as part of their own investment elections.
The employer contributions are expensed when paid. Assets of the Company’s 401(k) plans consist primarily
of listed common stocks and pooled funds. The Company’s 401(k) plans held 16.3 million shares of Company
common stock at June 30, 2011, with a market value of $490 million. Cash dividends received on shares of
Company common stock by these plans during the year ended June 30, 2011 were $10 million.
2011
Pension Benefits
2010
(In millions)
2009
2011
Postretirement Benefits
2010
(In millions)
2009
Retirement plan expense
Defined benefit plans:
Service cost (benefits earned during the
period)
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Curtailment/Plan settlements
Amortization of actuarial loss
Other amortization
Net periodic defined benefit plan
expense
Defined contribution plans
Total retirement plan expense
$ 71
120
(132)
–
59
5
123
43
$ 166
$ 58
119
(117)
–
31
6
97
40
$ 137
$ 52
111
(113)
–
2
6
58
35
$ 93
$ 8
13
–
–
–
(1)
20
–
$ 20
$ 9
16
–
–
5
(1)
29
–
$ 29
$ 7
13
–
(15)
1
(1)
5
–
$ 5
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 15. Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)
The Company uses a June 30 measurement date for all defined benefit plans. The following tables set forth
changes in the defined benefit obligation and the fair value of defined benefit plan assets:
Benefit obligation, beginning
Service cost
Interest cost
Actuarial loss (gain)
Employee contributions
Curtailments
Business combinations
Benefits paid
Plan amendments
Foreign currency effects
Benefit obligation, ending
Fair value of plan assets, beginning
Actual return on plan assets
Employer contributions
Employee contributions
Business combinations
Benefits paid
Foreign currency effects
Fair value of plan assets, ending
Pension Benefits
2011
2010
(In millions)
Postretirement Benefits
2010
2011
(In millions)
$ 2,299
71
120
(63)
2
–
36
(90)
(9)
104
$ 2,470
$ 1,721
283
116
2
22
(90)
80
$ 2,134
$ 2,012
58
119
271
2
(3)
2
(86)
–
(76)
$ 2,299
$ 1,427
182
249
2
2
(86)
(55)
$ 1,721
$ 224
8
13
(32)
–
–
22
(6)
–
–
$ 229
$ –
–
6
–
–
(6)
–
$ –
$ 256
9
16
(51)
–
–
–
(6)
–
–
$ 224
$ –
–
6
–
–
(6)
–
$ –
Funded status
$ (336)
$ (578)
$ (229)
$ (224)
Prepaid benefit cost
Accrued benefit liability – current
Accrued benefit liability – long-term
Net amount recognized in the balance sheet
$ 51
(16)
(371)
$ (336)
$ 17
(13)
(582)
$ (578)
$ –
(8)
(221)
$ (229)
$ –
(7)
(217)
$ (224)
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 15. Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)
Included in accumulated other comprehensive income for pension benefits at June 30, 2011, are the following
amounts that have not yet been recognized in net periodic pension cost: unrecognized transition obligation of $3
million, unrecognized prior service cost of $15 million and unrecognized actuarial loss of $655 million. The
transition obligation, prior service cost and actuarial loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income
expected to be recognized in net periodic pension cost during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, is $1 million,
$4 million and $49 million, respectively.
Included in accumulated other comprehensive income for postretirement benefits at June 30, 2011, are the
following amounts that have not yet been recognized in net periodic pension cost: unrecognized prior service
credit of $6 million and unrecognized actuarial gain of $11 million. The prior service credit included in
accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost during the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2012, is $1 million.
The following table sets forth the principal assumptions used in developing net periodic pension cost:
Discount rate
Expected return on plan assets
Rate of compensation increase
Pension Benefits
2011
5.2%
7.1%
3.9%
2010
6.1%
7.1%
3.8%
Postretirement Benefits
2010
6.3%
N/A
N/A
2011
5.4%
N/A
N/A
The following table sets forth the principal assumptions used in developing the year-end actuarial present
value of the projected benefit obligations:
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
Pension Benefits
2011
5.5%
3.9%
2010
5.2%
3.9%
Postretirement Benefits
2010
5.4%
N/A
2011
5.5%
N/A
The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation, and fair value of plan assets for the pension
plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets were $2.1 billion, $1.9 billion, and $1.7
billion, respectively, as of June 30, 2011, and $2.2 billion, $2.0 billion, and $1.6 billion, respectively, as of
June 30, 2010. The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation, and fair value of plan assets
for the pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets were $671 million, $657
million, and $425 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2011, and $2.1 billion, $1.9 billion, and $1.5 billion,
respectively, as of June 30, 2010. The accumulated benefit obligation for all pension plans as of June 30, 2011
and 2010, was $2.3 billion and $ 2.1 billion, respectively.
For postretirement benefit measurement purposes, a 7.5% annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of
covered health care benefits was assumed for 2011. The rate was assumed to decrease gradually to 5% for
2022 and remain at that level thereafter.
A 1% change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:
Effect on combined service and interest cost components
Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligations
1% Increase
1% Decrease
(In millions)
$ 3
$ 33
$ (2)
$ (27)
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 15. Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)
Plan Assets
The Company’s employee benefit plan assets are principally comprised of the following types of investments:
ADM and other common stock:
Equity securities are valued based on quoted exchange prices and are classified within Level 1 of the valuation
hierarchy.
Mutual funds:
Mutual funds are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which they are traded and are
classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.
Common collective trust (CCT) funds:
The fair values of the CCTs are based on the cumulative net asset value (NAV) of their underlying investments.
The investments in CCTs are comprised of international equity funds, a small cap U.S. equity fund, large cap
U.S. equity funds, fixed income funds, and other funds. The fund units are valued at NAV based on the closing
market value of the units bought or sold as of the valuation date and are classified in Level 2 of the fair value
hierarchy. The CCTs seek primarily to provide investment results approximating the aggregate price, dividend
performance, total return, and income stream of underlying investments of the funds. Issuances and redemptions
of certain of the CCT investments may be restricted by date and/or amount.
Corporate debt instruments:
Corporate debt instruments are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which they are traded
and are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.
U.S. Treasury instruments:
U.S. Treasury instruments are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which they are traded
and are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.
U.S. government agency, state, and local government bonds:
U.S. government agency obligations and state and municipal debt securities are valued using third-party pricing
services and are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 15. Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)
The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable
value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Company believes its valuation methods are
appropriate and consistent with other market participants’ methods, the use of different methodologies or
assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value
measurement at the reporting date.
The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the fair value of plan assets as of June 30,
2011 and 2010.
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
$ 180
5
70
99
378
1
–
–
–
–
–
49
–
–
$ 782
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2011
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
(In millions)
Total
$ –
–
$ –
–
$ 180
5
–
–
–
–
341
24
444
60
442
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
70
99
378
1
341
24
444
60
442
49
35
6
$ 1,352
–
–
$ –
35
6
$ 2,134
Common stock
U.S. companies
International companies
Equity mutual funds
Emerging markets
International
Large cap U.S.
Other
Common collective trust
funds
International equity
Large cap U.S. equity
Fixed income
Other
Debt instruments
Corporate bonds
U.S. Treasury
instruments
U.S. government agency,
state and local
government bonds
Other
Total assets at fair value
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 15. Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2010
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
(In millions)
Total
Common stock
ADM common stock
U.S. companies
International companies
Equity mutual funds
Emerging markets
International
Large cap U.S.
Other
Common collective trust
funds
International equity
Small cap U.S. equity
Large cap U.S. equity
Fixed income
Other
Debt instruments
Corporate bonds
U.S. Treasury instruments
U.S. government agency,
state and local government
bonds
Other
Total assets at fair value
$ 19
64
3
53
70
230
1
–
–
–
–
84
–
–
$ 524
$ –
–
–
$ –
–
–
$ 19
64
3
–
–
–
–
365
76
52
252
32
383
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
53
70
230
1
365
76
52
252
32
383
84
16
21
$ 1,197
–
–
$ –
16
21
$ 1,721
Level 3 Gains and Losses:
There are no Plan assets classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy; therefore there are no associated gains or
losses.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 15. Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)
The following table sets forth the actual asset allocation for the Company’s global pension plan assets as of the
measurement date:
Equity securities
Debt securities
Other
Total
20111, 2
52%
47%
1%
100%
2010
48%
50%
2%
100%
1 The Company’s U.S. pension plans contain approximately 66% of the Company’s global pension plan
assets. The actual asset allocation for the Company’s U.S. pension plans as of the measurement date
consists of 60% equity securities and 40% debt securities. The target asset allocation for the Company’s
U.S. pension plans is the same as the actual asset allocation. The actual asset allocation for the
Company’s foreign pension plans as of the measurement date consists of 36% equity securities, 62% debt
securities, and 2% in other investments. The target asset allocation for the Company’s foreign pension
plans is approximately the same as the actual asset allocation.
2 The Company’s pension plans did not hold any shares of Company common stock as of the June 30, 2011
measurement date. Cash dividends received on shares of Company common stock by these plans during
the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2011, were $0.1 million.
Investment objectives for the Company’s plan assets are to:
• Optimize the long-term return on plan assets at an acceptable level of risk.
• Maintain a broad diversification across asset classes and among investment managers.
• Maintain careful control of the risk level within each asset class.
Asset allocation targets promote optimal expected return and volatility characteristics given the long-term time
horizon for fulfilling the obligations of the pension plans. Selection of the targeted asset allocation for plan
assets was based upon a review of the expected return and risk characteristics of each asset class, as well as the
correlation of returns among asset classes. The U.S. pension plans target asset allocation is also based on an
asset and liability study that is updated periodically.
Investment guidelines are established with each investment manager. These guidelines provide the parameters
within which the investment managers agree to operate, including criteria that determine eligible and ineligible
securities, diversification requirements, and credit quality standards, where applicable. In some countries,
derivatives may be used to gain market exposure in an efficient and timely manner; however, derivatives may
not be used to leverage the portfolio beyond the market value of underlying investments.
The Company uses external consultants to assist in monitoring the investment strategy and asset mix for the
Company’s plan assets. To develop the Company’s expected long-term rate of return assumption on plan
assets, the Company generally uses long-term historical return information for the targeted asset mix identified
in asset and liability studies. Adjustments are made to the expected long-term rate of return assumption when
deemed necessary based upon revised expectations of future investment performance of the overall investment
markets.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 15. Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)
Contributions and Expected Future Benefit Payments
Based on actuarial calculations, the Company expects to contribute $47 million to the pension plans and
$8 million to the postretirement benefit plan during 2012. The Company may elect to make discretionary
contributions in 2012.
The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected to be paid:
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017 – 2021
Pension
Benefits
Postretirement
Benefits
(In millions)
$ 102
106
111
116
123
719
$ 8
9
10
10
11
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Note 16. Segment and Geographic Information
The Company is principally engaged in procuring, transporting, storing, processing, and merchandising
agricultural commodities and products. The Company’s operations are organized, managed and classified into
three reportable business segments: Oilseeds Processing, Corn Processing, and Agricultural Services. Each of
these segments is organized based upon the nature of products and services offered. The Company’s remaining
operations, which include wheat processing, cocoa processing, and its financial business units, are not reportable
segments, as defined by ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, and are classified as Other.
The Oilseeds Processing segment includes activities related to the origination, merchandising, crushing, and
further processing of oilseeds such as soybeans and soft seeds (cottonseed, sunflower seed, canola, rapeseed,
and flaxseed) into vegetable oils and protein meals. Oilseeds products produced and marketed by the
Company include ingredients for the food, feed, energy, and other industrial products industries. Crude
vegetable oils produced by the segment’s crushing activities are sold “as is” or are further processed by
refining, blending, bleaching, and deodorizing into salad oils. Salad oils are sold “as is” or are further
processed by hydrogenating and/or interesterifying into margarine, shortening, and other food products.
Partially refined oils are used to produce biodiesel or are sold to other manufacturers for use in chemicals,
paints, and other industrial products. Oilseed protein meals are principally sold to third parties to be used as
ingredients in commercial livestock and poultry feeds. The Oilseeds Processing segment also produces natural
health and nutrition products and other specialty food and feed ingredients. In North America, cottonseed
flour is produced and sold primarily to the pharmaceutical industry and cotton cellulose pulp is manufactured
and sold to the chemical, paper, and filter markets. In Europe and South America, the Oilseeds Processing
segment includes origination and merchandising activities of a network of grain elevators, port facilities, and
transportation assets used to buy, store, clean, and transport agricultural commodities, as adjuncts to its
oilseeds processing assets. In South America, the Oilseeds Processing segment operates fertilizer blending
facilities. Effective December 31, 2010, the Company acquired Alimenta (USA) Inc., and as a result of the
transaction, now owns 100% of Golden Peanut, the leading U.S. peanut sheller and oil refiner and operator of
one facility in Argentina. The Oilseeds Processing segment began consolidating the operating results of
Golden Peanut, its previously 50% owned joint venture, in the third quarter of fiscal 2011. The Oilseeds
Processing segment also includes the Company’s share of the results of its equity investment in Wilmar and its
share of results for its Edible Oils Limited and Stratas Foods, LLC joint ventures.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 16. Segment and Geographic Information (Continued)
The Company’s Corn Processing segment is engaged in corn wet milling and dry milling activities, with its
asset base primarily located in the central part of the United States. The Corn Processing segment converts
corn into sweeteners and starches and bioproducts. Its products include ingredients used in the food and
beverage industry including sweeteners, starch, syrup, glucose, and dextrose. Dextrose and starch are used by
the Corn Processing segment as feedstocks for its bioproducts operations. By fermentation of dextrose, the
Corn Processing segment produces alcohol, amino acids, and other specialty food and animal feed ingredients.
Ethyl alcohol is produced by the Company for industrial use as ethanol or as beverage grade. Ethanol, in
gasoline, increases octane and is used as an extender and oxygenate. Bioproducts also include amino acids
such as lysine and threonine that are vital compounds used in swine feeds to produce leaner animals and in
poultry feeds to enhance the speed and efficiency of poultry production. Corn gluten feed and meal, as well as
distillers’ grains, are produced for use as animal feed ingredients. Corn germ, a by-product of the wet milling
process, is further processed into vegetable oil and protein meal. Other corn processing products include citric
and lactic acids, lactates, sorbitol, xanthan gum, and glycols which are used in various food and industrial
products. The Corn Processing segment includes the activities of the Company’s Brazilian sugarcane
operations, propylene and ethylene glycol facility, a bioplastic facility, and other equity investments in
renewable plastics. This segment includes the Company’s share of the results of its equity investments in
Almidones Mexicanos S.A., Eaststarch C.V., and Red Star Yeast Company LLC.
The Agricultural Services segment utilizes its extensive U.S. grain elevator and global transportation network
to buy, store, clean, and transport agricultural commodities, such as oilseeds, corn, wheat, milo, oats, rice, and
barley, and resells these commodities primarily as food and feed ingredients and as raw materials for the
agricultural processing industry. Agricultural Services’ grain sourcing and transportation network provides
reliable and efficient services to the Company’s customers and agricultural processing operations. Agricultural
Services’ transportation network capabilities include truck, rail, barge, port, and ocean-going vessel handling
and freight services. The Agricultural Services segment includes the activities of Alfred C. Toepfer
International, an 80% owned global merchant of agricultural commodities and processed products. The
Agricultural Services segment also includes the Company’s share of the results of its Kalama Export Company
joint venture, activities related to the processing and distributing of formula feeds and animal health and
nutrition products, and the procuring, processing, and distributing of edible beans.
Other includes the Company’s remaining processing operations, consisting of activities related to processing
agricultural commodities into food ingredient products such as wheat into wheat flour, and cocoa into
chocolate and cocoa products. Other also includes financial activities related to banking, captive insurance,
futures commission merchant activities, private equity fund investments, and the Company’s share of the
results of its equity investment in Gruma S.A.B de C.V.
Intersegment sales have been recorded at amounts approximating market. Operating profit for each segment is
based on net sales less identifiable operating expenses, including an interest charge related to working capital
usage. Also included in segment operating profit is equity in earnings of affiliates based on the equity method of
accounting. Certain Corporate items are not allocated to the Company’s reportable business segments.
Corporate results include the impact of LIFO-related adjustments, the after-tax elimination of income attributable
to mandatorily redeemable interests in consolidated subsidiaries, unallocated corporate expenses, and unallocated
net interest costs.
Prior year sales to external customers by segment and intersegment sales have been reclassified to conform to the
current year’s presentation resulting in reclassified net sales at the segment level with no impact to total net sales
or operating profit by segment. In addition, inventories and accrued expenses in prior year’s consolidated
balance sheet have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation with a corresponding change to
prior year’s identifiable assets by segment.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 16. Segment and Geographic Information (Continued)
Segment Information
Sales to external customers
Oilseeds Processing
Corn Processing
Agricultural Services
Other
Total
Intersegment sales
Oilseeds Processing
Corn Processing
Agricultural Services
Other
Total
Net sales
Oilseeds Processing
Corn Processing
Agricultural Services
Other
Intersegment elimination
Total
Depreciation
Oilseeds Processing
Corn Processing
Agricultural Services
Other
Corporate
Total
Asset abandonments and write-downs
Oilseeds Processing
Corn Processing
Other
Total
Interest expense
Oilseeds Processing
Corn Processing
Agricultural Services
Other
Corporate
Total
2011
2010
(In millions)
2009
$ 26,662
9,908
37,927
6,179
$ 80,676
$ 2,118
194
3,726
150
$ 6,188
$ 28,780
10,102
41,653
6,329
(6,188)
$ 80,676
$ 168
399
128
107
25
$ 827
$ –
–
2
$ 2
$ 43
9
51
50
329
$ 482
$ 21,810
7,873
26,757
5,242
$ 61,682
$ 1,318
103
2,784
146
$ 4,351
$ 23,128
7,976
29,541
5,388
(4,351)
$ 61,682
$ 188
412
112
116
29
$ 857
$ 4
–
5
$ 9
$ 37
8
31
50
296
$ 422
$ 23,948
7,628
32,249
5,382
$ 69,207
$ 679
175
3,822
153
$ 4,829
$ 24,627
7,803
36,071
5,535
(4,829)
$ 69,207
$ 190
319
96
101
24
$ 730
$ 4
–
9
$ 13
$ 89
17
80
86
197
$ 469
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 16. Segment and Geographic Information (Continued)
2011
2010
(In millions)
2009
Interest income
Oilseeds Processing
Corn Processing
Agricultural Services
Other
Corporate
Total
Equity in earnings of affiliates
Oilseeds Processing
Corn Processing
Agricultural Services
Other
Corporate
Total
Operating profit
Oilseeds Processing
Corn Processing
Agricultural Services
Other
Total operating profit
Corporate
Earnings before income taxes
Investments in and advances to affiliates
Oilseeds Processing
Corn Processing
Agricultural Services
Other
Corporate
Total
Identifiable assets
Oilseeds Processing
Corn Processing
Agricultural Services
Other
Corporate
Total
$ 36
–
29
79
37
$ 181
$ 283
44
76
(253)
(5)
$ 145
$ 1,280
185
994
(6)
2,453
47
$ 2,500
$ 28
–
48
46
14
$ 136
$ 212
83
105
135
7
$ 542
$ 1,524
1,062
922
513
4,021
(1,006)
$ 3,015
$ 1,647
483
297
395
418
$ 3,240
$ 13,629
7,606
9,779
10,420
759
$ 42,193
$ 34
1
26
52
13
$ 126
$ 305
78
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16
$ 561
$ 1,400
722
668
449
3,239
(654)
$ 2,585
$ 1,563
361
224
302
349
$ 2,799
$ 9,618
6,822
5,888
7,700
1,780
$ 31,808
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 16. Segment and Geographic Information (Continued)
Gross additions to property, plant, and equipment
Oilseeds Processing
Corn Processing
Agricultural Services
Other
Corporate
Total
2011
2010
(In millions)
$ 620
349
339
164
40
$ 1,512
$ 349
915
320
149
55
$ 1,788
Geographic information: The following geographic data include net sales and other operating income
attributed to the countries based on the location of the subsidiary making the sale and long-lived assets based
on physical location. Long-lived assets represent the sum of the net book value of property, plant, and
equipment plus goodwill related to consolidated businesses.
Net sales and other operating income
United States
Switzerland
Germany
Other Foreign
Long-lived assets
United States
Foreign
2011
2010
(In millions)
2009
$ 35,485
3,650
7,431
22,641
$ 69,207
$ 42,390
8,413
6,217
23,656
$ 80,676
$ 7,394
2,450
$ 9,844
$ 33,362
5,770
6,424
16,126
$ 61,682
$ 6,964
2,010
$ 8,974
Note 17. Contingencies, Guarantees and Commitments
Since August 2008, the Company has been conducting an internal review of its policies, procedures and
internal controls pertaining to the adequacy of its anti-corruption compliance program and of certain
transactions conducted by the Company and its affiliates and joint ventures, primarily relating to grain and feed
exports, that may have violated company policies, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and other U.S. and
foreign laws. The Company initially disclosed this review to the U.S. Department of Justice, the Securities
and Exchange Commission, and certain foreign regulators in March 2009 and has subsequently provided
periodic updates to the agencies. The Company engaged outside counsel and other advisors to assist in the
review of these matters and has implemented, and is continuing to implement, appropriate remedial measures.
In connection with this review, government agencies could impose civil penalties or criminal fines and/or
order that the Company disgorge any profits derived from any contracts involving inappropriate payments.
These events have not had, and are not expected to have, a material impact on the Company’s business or
financial condition.
The Company has entered into agreements, primarily debt guarantee agreements related to equity-method
investees, which could obligate the Company to make future payments if the primary entity fails to perform its
contractual obligations. The Company has not recorded a liability for payment of these contingent obligations,
as the Company believes the fair value of these contingent obligations is immaterial. The Company has
collateral for a portion of these contingent obligations. These contingent obligations totaled $121 million at
June 30, 2011. Amounts outstanding for the primary entity under these contingent obligations were
$69 million at June 30, 2011.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Note 18. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Quarter
Fiscal 2011
First
Second
Third
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Fourth
Year
Net Sales
Gross Profit
Net Earnings Attributable to
Controlling Interests
Basic Earnings Per
Common Share
Diluted Earnings Per
Common Share
$ 16,799
808
$ 20,930
1,234
$ 20,077
1,160
$ 22,870
1,098
$ 80,676
4,300
345
0.54
0.54
732
1.15
1.14
578
0.91
0.86
381
2,036
0.59
0.58
3.17
3.13
Fiscal 2010
Net Sales
Gross Profit
Net Earnings Attributable to
Controlling Interests
Basic Earnings Per
Common Share
Diluted Earnings Per
Common Share
$ 14,921
973
$ 15,913
1,053
$ 15,145
891
$ 15,703
926
$ 61,682
3,843
496
0.77
0.77
567
0.88
0.88
421
0.65
0.65
446
1,930
0.70
0.69
3.00
3.00
Net earnings attributable to controlling interests for the first, second, third and fourth quarters of fiscal year
2011 include after-tax start up costs for the Company’s new greenfield plants of $20 million, $14 million, $14
million, and $11 million (equal to $0.03, $0.02, $0.02, and $0.02 per share), respectively. Net earnings
attributable to controlling interests for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2011 include debt buyback costs of
$15 million ($9 million after tax, equal to $0.01 per share). Net earnings attributable to controlling interests
for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2011 include a gain of $78 million ($49 million after tax, equal to $0.07
per share) related to the sale of bank securities held by the Company’s equity investee, Gruma S.A.B de C.V.
Net earnings attributable to controlling interests for the second quarter ended December 31, 2010 include a
gain of $71 million ($44 million after tax, equal to $0.07 per share) related to the acquisition of the remaining
interest in Golden Peanut. Net earnings attributable to controlling interests for the first, second, and third
quarters of fiscal year 2011 include after-tax (losses) gains on interest rate swaps of ($19) million, $34 million,
and $4 million (equal to ($0.03), $0.05, and $0.01 per share), respectively as discussed in Note 4. During the
second quarter of fiscal year 2011, the Company updated its estimates for service lives of certain of its
machinery and equipment assets. The effect of this change on net earnings attributable to controlling interests
for the second, third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2011 was an after-tax increase of $24 million, $31
million, and $28 million (equal to $0.04, $0.05, and $0.04 per share), respectively.
Net earnings attributable to controlling interests for the first, second, third and fourth quarters of fiscal year
2010 include after-tax start up costs for the Company’s new greenfield plants of $6 million, $20 million, $18
million, and $24 million (equal to $0.01, $0.03, $0.03, and $0.04 per share), respectively. Net earnings
attributable to controlling interests for the third quarter ended March 31, 2010 include charges of $75 million
($47 million after tax, equal to $0.07 per share) related to loss on extinguishment of debt resulting from the
repurchase of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of the Company’s outstanding debentures. Net
earnings attributable to controlling interests for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2010 include charges of $59
million ($37 million after tax, equal to $0.06 per share) related to losses on interest rate swaps as discussed in
Note 4.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Decatur, Illinois
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (the
Company) as of June 30, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, shareholders’
equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2011. Our audits also included
the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a)(2). These financial statements and schedule
are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements and schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the
consolidated financial position of Archer-Daniels-Midland Company at June 30, 2011 and 2010, and the
consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30,
2011, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related
financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole,
presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States), Archer-Daniels-Midland Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30,
2011, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated August 24, 2011, expressed an
unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
St. Louis, Missouri
August 24, 2011
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Decatur, Illinois
We have audited Archer-Daniels-Midland Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30,
2011, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). Archer-Daniels-Midland
Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and
for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our
audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a
material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control
based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the
circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial
reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in
reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company;
(2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of
the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized
acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial
statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect
misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that
controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the
policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal
control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2011, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Archer-Daniels-Midland Company as of June 30, 2011 and
2010, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended June 30, 2011, of Archer-Daniels-Midland Company and our report dated August
24, 2011, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
St. Louis, Missouri
August 24, 2011
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Item 9.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING
AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
Item 9A.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of June 30, 2011, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the
Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the
effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in
Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act)). Based on that
evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
concluded the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information
required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i)
recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange
Commission rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. There was no change in the
Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the Company’s most recently completed fiscal
quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls
over financial reporting.
MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company’s (“ADM’s”) management is responsible for establishing and maintaining
adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f).
ADM’s internal control system is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial
reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, ADM’s management assessed the design and operating effectiveness of internal control over
financial reporting as of June 30, 2011 based on the framework set forth in Internal Control-Integrated
Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
Based on this assessment, management concluded that ADM’s internal control over financial reporting was
effective as of June 30, 2011. Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has issued
an attestation report on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2011. That report
is included herein.
/s/ Patricia A. Woertz
Patricia A. Woertz
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer
and President
Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
/s/ Ray G. Young
Ray G. Young
Senior Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
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PART III
Item 10.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Information with respect to directors, code of conduct, audit committee and audit committee financial experts
of the Company, and Section 16(a) beneficial ownership reporting compliance is set forth in “Proposal No. 1 -
Election of Directors for a One-Year Term,” “Director Experiences, Qualifications, Attributes and Skills, and
Board Diversity,” “Code of Conduct,” “Information Concerning Committees and Meetings – Audit
Committee,” “Report of the Audit Committee,” and “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting
Compliance,” of the definitive proxy statement for the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders to be held
on November 3, 2011 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Information with respect to executive officers and certain significant employees of the Company is set forth
below. Except as otherwise indicated, all positions are with the Company.
Name
Title
Ronald S. Bandler
Assistant Treasurer since January 1998.
Michael R. Baroni
Mark A. Bemis
Vice President of the Company since September 2009. Vice
President, Economic Policy since December 2010.
President, Corn Processing business unit from September
2009 to December 2010. President, Specialty Food
Ingredients from November 2006 to September 2009. Vice
President, Protein and Food Additives from September 2001
to November 2006.
Senior Vice President and President, Corn Processing
business unit since December 2010. Vice President of the
Company from February 2005 to December 2010.
President, Cocoa, Milling and Other business unit from
September 2009 to December 2010. President of ADM
Cocoa from September 2001 to September 2009.
Mark J. Cheviron
Vice President of the Company since July 1997. Vice
President of Security and Corporate Services since May
1997.
Michael D’Ambrose
Senior Vice President - Human Resources since October
2006. Independent human resources consultant from 2005
to October 2006. Executive Vice President, Human
Resources at First Data from 2003 to 2005.
Stuart E. Funderburg
Assistant Secretary and Assistant General Counsel since
November 2008. Corporate Counsel from October 2001 to
November 2008.
Shannon Herzfeld
Vice President of the Company since February 2005, with
responsibility for the Company’s Government Affairs
function.
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Item 10.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE (Continued)
Kevin L. Hess
Craig E. Huss
Matthew J. Jansen
Randall Kampfe
Mark L. Kolkhorst
Domingo A. Lastra
Juan R. Luciano
Michael Lusk
Vikram Luthar
Vice President of the Company since November 2008, with
responsibility for the Company’s Oilseeds Processing
production operations. Vice President and Director-Group
Operations Oilseeds Processing division from December
2005 to November 2008. Vice President-European Crushing
and Refining Operations from March 2003 to December
2005.
Senior Vice President of the Company from December 2010.
Chief Risk Officer since August 2011. President,
Agricultural Services business unit from September 2009 to
August 2011. Vice President of the Company from January
2001 to December 2010. President of ADM Transportation
from 1999 to September 2009.
Senior Vice President of the Company since December 2010.
President, Oilseeds Processing business unit since February
2010. Vice President of the Company from January 2003 to
December 2010. President, Grain Operations from August
2006 to February 2010. President, South American Oilseeds
Processing Division from April 2000 to August 2006.
Vice President of the Company since November 2008, with
responsibility for the Company’s Corn Processing production
operations. Vice President-Corn Processing Operations from
March 1999 to November 2008.
Vice President of the Company and President, Milling and
Cocoa since December 2010. President of ADM Milling from
September 2007 to November 2010. President of Specialty
Feed Ingredients from June 2005 to September 2007. Various
merchandising and management positions from 1986 to 2005.
Vice President of the Company since September 2009. Vice
President, Business Growth since August 2011. President,
South American Operations from August 2006 to August
2011. Director-Origination, Ports, Logistics and Fertilizer for
South America from November 2003 to August 2006.
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since
April 2011. Executive Vice President, Performance Division
at Dow Chemical Company from August 2010 to April 2011.
Senior Vice President of Hydrocarbons & Basic Plastics
Division at Dow Chemical Company from December 2008 to
August 2010. Various executive and sales positions at Dow
Chemical Company from 1985 to December 2008.
Vice President of the Company since November 1999, with
responsibility for the Company’s Captive Insurance operations.
Vice President, Finance and Treasurer of the Company since
August 2010. Vice President and Treasurer of the Company
from November 2004 to August 2010
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Item 10.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE (Continued)
Steven R. Mills
Victoria Podesta
John D. Rice
Dennis C. Riddle
Scott A. Roberts
Ismael Roig
Scott A. Roney
Marc A. Sanner
David J. Smith
John P. Stott
Joseph D. Taets
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Senior Executive Vice President, Performance and Growth
since December 2010. Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer from March 2008 to December 2010. Senior
Vice President of the Company from December 2006 to
February 2008. Group Vice President and Controller of the
Company from January 2002 to December 2006.
Vice President of the Company since May 2007 with
responsibility for the Company’s Corporate Communications
function. Corporate communications consultant for various
global companies from 1989 to May 2007.
Vice Chairman of the Company since October 2010.
Executive Vice President - Commercial and Production from
February 2005 to October 2010. Senior Vice President from
February 2000 to February 2005.
Vice President of the Company since May 2006. President
ADM Corn Processing Division since June 2005.
Assistant Secretary and Assistant General Counsel from July
1997.
Vice President of the Company since December 2004.
President, Asia Pacific since August 2011. Vice President
and Executive Director, Asia-Pacific from July 2010 to
August 2011. Vice President Planning & Business
Development from December 2004 to July 2010.
Vice President of the Company since April 2001, with
responsibility for the Company’s Office of Compliance and
Ethics.
Vice President and General Auditor of the Company since
November 2008. Assistant Controller from January 2003 to
November 2008. Finance Director – Europe from 2005 to
2006.
Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel
since January 2003.
Vice President and Controller of the Company since
December 2006. Operations Controller from July 2005 to
December 2006. Finance Director-Europe from January 2001
to July 2005.
Senior Vice President of the Company since August 2011.
President, Agricultural Services since August 2011. Vice
President of the Company from September 2009 to August
2011. President, ADM Grain from December 2010 to August
2011. Vice President, ADM Grain from September 2009 to
December 2010. Managing Director, European Oilseeds
from September 2007 to September 2009. President of ADM
European Oilseed Processing from February 2003 to
September 2007.
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Item 10.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE (Continued)
Gary L. Towne
Patricia A. Woertz
Ray G. Young
Vice President of the Company and Chairman of the
Management Board of Alfred C. Toepfer International since
September 2009. Manager Global Risk from August 2007 to
September 2009. Vice President, Corn Processing from July
2000 to August 2007.
Chairman of the Board of Directors since February 2007.
Chief Executive Officer & President of the Company since
May 2006.
Senior Vice President of the Company since November 2010.
Chief Financial Officer since December 2010.
Vice
President, International Operations at General Motors from
February 2010 to October 2010. Chief Financial Officer at
General Motors from March 2008 to January 2010. Various
executive and financial positions at General Motors from
1986 to March 2008.
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Officers of the Company are elected by the Board of Directors for terms of one year and until their
successors are duly elected and qualified.
Item 11.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
to
this
Item
is set
responsive
Information
in “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,”
forth
“Compensation/Succession Committee Report,” “Compensation/Succession Committee Interlocks and Insider
Participation,” “Summary Compensation Table,” “Grants of Plan-Based Awards During Fiscal 2011,”
“Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal 2011 Year-End,” “Option Exercises and Stock Vested During Fiscal
2011,” “Pension Benefits,” “Nonqualified Deferred Compensation,” “Termination of Employment and Change-
in-Control Arrangements” and “Director Compensation for Fiscal 2011” of the definitive proxy statement for the
Company’s annual meeting of stockholders to be held on November 3, 2011, and is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 12.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Information responsive to this Item is set forth in “Principal Holders of Voting Securities,” “Proposal No. 1 -
Election of Directors for a One-year Term,” “Executive Officer Stock Ownership,” and “Equity Compensation
Plan Information” of the definitive proxy statement for the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders to be
held on November 3, 2011, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 13.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR
INDEPENDENCE
Information responsive to this Item is set forth in “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions,” “Review and
Approval of Certain Relationships and Related Transactions,” and “Independence of Directors” of the definitive
proxy statement for the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders to be held on November 3, 2011, and is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 14.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
Information responsive to this Item is set forth in “Fees Paid to Independent Auditors” and “Audit Committee
Pre-Approval Policies” of the definitive proxy statement for the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders to
be held on November 3, 2011, and is incorporated herein by reference.
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PART IV
Item 15.
EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a)(1)
See Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” for a list of financial statements.
(a)(2)
Financial statement schedules
SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES
Balance at
Beginning
of Year
Additions Deductions (1) Other (2)
(In millions)
Allowance for doubtful accounts
2009
2010
2011
$ 89
$ 103
$ 97
21
2
9
(6)
–
(12)
(1)
(8)
6
(1) Uncollectible accounts written off and recoveries
(2) Impact of reclassifications, business combinations, and foreign currency exchange adjustments
Balance at
End
of Year
$ 103
$ 97
$ 100
All other schedules are either not required, not applicable, or the information is otherwise included.
(a)(3)
List of exhibits
(3)
(i) Composite Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, filed on November 13, 2001, as Exhibit
(3)(i) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001 (File No. 1-44), is incorporated
herein by reference.
(ii) Bylaws, as amended, filed on August 12, 2009, as Exhibit 3(ii) to Form 8-K (File No. 1-44), are
incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 15.
EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES (Continued)
(4)
Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including:
(i)
Indenture dated June 1, 1986, between the registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon
(successor to JPMorgan Chase, The Chase Manhattan Bank, Chemical Bank, and Manufacturers
Hanover Trust Company), as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a) to Registration
Statement No. 33-6721), and Supplemental Indenture dated as of August 1, 1989 between the
registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon (formerly known as, or successor to, JPMorgan
Chase, The Chase Manhattan Bank, Chemical Bank and Manufacturers Hanover Trust
Company), as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(c) to Post-Effective Amendment
No. 3 to Registration Statement No. 33-6721), relating to:
the $300,000,000 – 8 3/8% Debentures due April 15, 2017,
the $300,000,000 – 8 1/8% Debentures due June 1, 2012,
the $250,000,000 – 7 1/8% Debentures due March 1, 2013,
the $350,000,000 – 7 1/2% Debentures due March 15, 2027,
the $200,000,000 – 6 3/4% Debentures due December 15, 2027,
the $250,000,000 – 6 7/8% Debentures due December 15, 2097,
the $196,210,000 – 5 7/8% Debentures due November 15, 2010,
the $300,000,000 – 6 5/8% Debentures due May 1, 2029,
the $400,000,000 – 7% Debentures due February 1, 2031,
the $500,000,000 – 5.935% Debentures due October 1, 2032, and
the $600,000,000 – 5.375% Debentures due September 15, 2035.
(ii)
Indenture dated September 20, 2006, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon
(successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.), as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4
to Registration Statement on Form S-3, Registration No. 333-137541), First Supplemental
Indenture dated as of June 3, 2008 between the registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon
(formerly known as The Bank of New York) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to Form
8-K (File No. 1-44) filed on June 3, 2008), Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of
November 29, 2010 between the registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Form 8-K (File No. 1-44) filed on November 30, 2010), and Third
Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 4, 2011, between the registrant and The Bank of New
York Mellon (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Form 8-K (File No. 1-44) filed on
April 8, 2011 relating to:
the $500,000,000 – 6.45% Debentures due January 15, 2038,
the $700,000,000 – 5.45% Notes due March 15, 2015,
the $750,000,000 – 4.479% Notes due March 1, 2021, and
the $1,000,000,000 – 5.765% Debentures due March 1, 2041.
(iii)
Indenture dated February 22, 2007, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon
(formerly known as The Bank of New York), as Trustee, including form of 0.875% Convertible
Senior Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K (File No. 1-44)
filed on February 22, 2007).
(iv) Copies of constituent instruments defining rights of holders of long-term debt of the Company
and Subsidiaries, other than the Indentures specified herein, are not filed herewith, pursuant to
Instruction (b)(4)(iii)(A) to Item 601 of Regulation S-K, because the total amount of securities
authorized under any such instrument does not exceed 10% of the total assets of the Company
and Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. The Registrant hereby agrees that it will, upon request
by the SEC, furnish to the SEC a copy of each such instrument.
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Item 15.
EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES (Continued)
(10)
Material Contracts - Copies of the Company’s equity compensation plans and deferred compensation
plans, pursuant to Instruction (b)(10)(iii)(A) to Item 601 of Regulation S-K, each of which is a
management contract or compensation plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit pursuant
to Item 15(b) of Form 10-K, are incorporated herein by reference as follows:
(i) Exhibit 4(c) to Registration Statement No. 33-49409 on Form S-8 dated March 15, 1993,
relating to the Archer-Daniels-Midland 1991 Incentive Stock Option Plan.
(ii) The Archer-Daniels-Midland 1996 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to
the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on September 25, 1996 (File No. 1-44)).
(iii) The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company Deferred Compensation Plan for Selected Management
Employees I, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(iii) to the Company’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2010 (File No. 1-44)).
(iv) The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company Deferred Compensation Plan for Selected Management
Employees II, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(iv) to the Company’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2010 (File No. 1-44)).
(v) Second Amendment to ADM Deferred Compensation Plan for Selected Management
Employees II (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 (File No. 1-44)).
(vi) The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit A to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on September 15, 1999 (File No. 1-44)).
(vii) The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company Supplemental Retirement Plan, as amended
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(vi) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended June 30, 2010 (File No. 1-44)).
(viii) Second Amendment to ADM Supplemental Retirement Plan (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December
31, 2010 (File No. 1-44)).
(ix) The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company Amended and Restated Stock Unit Plan for
Nonemployee Directors, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(vii) to the
Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2010 (File No. 1-44)).
(x) The Archer-Daniels-Midland 2002 Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit A to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on September 25, 2002 (File No. 1-44)).
(xi) Management Compensation Arrangements (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 (File No. 1-
44)).
(xii) Form of Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 (File No. 1-44)).
(xiii) Form of Restricted Stock Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the
Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 (File No. 1-
44)).
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Item 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES (Continued)
(xiv) Form of Performance Share Unit Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10(xii) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2010 (File
No. 1-44)).
(xv) Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(xiii)
to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2010 (File No. 1-
44)).
(xvi) Agreement Regarding Terms of Employment dated April 27, 2006 with Patricia A. Woertz, filed
on May 1, 2006, as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-44).
(xvii) The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company 2009 Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit A to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement (File No. 1-44) filed on
September 25, 2009).
(xviii) Annual Cash Incentive Program (incorporated by reference to description thereof included in
Item 5.02 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-44) filed on July 3, 2007).
(xix) Form of Performance Share Unit Award Agreement (March 2011) (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K (File No. 1-44) filed on March 25, 2011).
(21)
(23)
(24)
(31.1)
(31.2)
(32.1)
(32.2)
Subsidiaries of the registrant.
Consent of independent registered public accounting firm.
Powers of attorney.
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a–14(a) and Rule 15d–14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a–14(a) and Rule 15d–14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(101)
Interactive Data File.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 24, 2011
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY
By: /s/ D. J. Smith
D. J. Smith
Executive Vice President, Secretary
and General Counsel
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below on
August 24, 2011, by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated.
/s/ P. A. Woertz
P. A. Woertz*,
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President
and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ R. G. Young
R. G. Young
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ J. P. Stott
J. P. Stott
Vice President and Controller
(Controller)
/s/ G. W. Buckley
G. W. Buckley*,
Director
/s/ M. H. Carter
M. H. Carter*,
Director
/s/ T. K. Crews
T. K. Crews*
Director
/s/ P. Dufour
P. Dufour *,
Director
/s/ D. E. Felsinger
D. E. Felsinger *,
Director
/s/ V. F. Haynes
V. F. Haynes *,
Director
/s/ A. Maciel
A. Maciel*,
Director
/s/ P. J. Moore
P. J. Moore*,
Director
/s/ T. F. O’Neill
T. F. O’Neill*,
Director
/s/ K. R. Westbrook
K. R. Westbrook*,
Director
/s/ D. J. Smith
Attorney-in-Fact
*Powers of Attorney authorizing R. G. Young, J. P. Stott, and D. J. Smith, and each of them, to sign the Form 10-
K on behalf of the above-named officers and directors of the Company, copies of which are being filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Stockholder Information
StocK ExchaNgES
Archer Daniels Midland Company common
stock is listed and traded on the New York
Stock Exchange and the Frankfurt Stock
Exchange. Ticker Symbol: ADM.
traNSFEr agENt aNd rEgIStrar
Hickory Point Bank and Trust, fsb
1099 W. Wood St., Suite G
Decatur, IL 62522
888.740.5512
INdEpENdENt audItorS
Ernst & Young L.L.P., St. Louis, MO
NotIcE oF aNNuaL MEEtINg
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of
the Company will be held at the Decatur
Conference Center and Hotel located at 4191
U.S. Highway 36 in Decatur, IL, on Thursday,
November 3, 2011, commencing at 10:30 a.m.
Proxies will be requested by Management on
or about September 23, 2011, at which time
a Proxy Statement and Form of Proxy will be
sent to Stockholders.
ExEcutIVE cErtIFIcatIoNS
The Company’s 2011 Annual Report on
Form 10-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission includes, as Exhibit 31,
certifications of the Company’s Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
as required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act of 2002. On November 30, 2010,
the Company submitted to the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE) a certificate of the Chief
Executive Officer certifying that she is not
aware of any violation by the Company of the
NYSE corporate governance listing standards.
SaFE harbor StatEMENt
The annual report contains forward-looking information that is
subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause
actual results to differ materially from those projected, expressed
or implied by such forward-looking information. In some cases,
you can identify forward - looking statements by our use of
words such as “may, will, should, anticipates, believes, expects,
plans, future, intends, could, estimate, predict, potential or
contingent,” the negative of these terms, or other, similar
expressions. The Company’s actual results could differ
materially from those discussed or implied herein. Factors that
could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are
not limited to, those discussed in the Company’s Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. Among these risks are
legislative acts; changes in the prices of food, feed and other
commodities, including gasoline; and macroeconomic
conditions in various parts of the world. To the extent permitted
under applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to
update any forward-looking statements as a result of new
information or future events.
Copies of the Company’s annual report to the
Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K
will be available to Stockholders without charge
upon written request to the Investor Relations
Department.
MaILINg addrESS
Archer Daniels Midland Company
P. O. Box 1470
Decatur, IL 62525
U.S.A.
Investor Relations
217.424.4647
www.adm.com
Archer Daniels Midland Company
is an equal opportunity employer.