Archive for February 3rd, 2015

ADM earnings surge on large harvest

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, U.S. — Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) reported on Feb. 3 that earnings for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2014, were up 87.4% thanks to a record-large U.S. harvest that boosted grain volumes and supported strong exports.

ADM reported net earnings of $701 million, or $1.08 per share, up from $374 million, or 56¢ a share, a year earlier. For the calendar year, adjusted earnings per share of $3.20 were up 37% versus the prior year.

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ADM to sell 50% stake in Brazilian terminal

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, U.S. — Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) announced on Feb. 3 that it has reached an agreement to sell to Glencore plc a 50% stake in its export terminal in Barcarena, in the northern Brazilian state of Pará. The ADM-Glencore joint venture that will own and operate the facility following the transaction also plans to quadruple the terminal’s capacity from 1.5 million tonnes to 6 million tonnes.
“ADM is continuing to take actions to improve our returns on ...

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