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ADM Announces Closure of Government Investigations Related to ADM's Prior Reporting Regarding Intersegment Sales
CHICAGO, January 27, 2026--ADM (NYSE: ADM) (ADM or the "Company"), a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, today announced that the Company has entered into a settlement agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") to resolve its investigation into ADM’s prior reporting regarding intersegment sales without admitting or denying any wrongdoing. Pursuant to the settlement with the SEC, ADM has agreed to a payment of $40 million.
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