DEFA 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY

 

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Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 04, 2017

 

 

ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY

 

 

     

 

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51 MERCEDES WAY

EDGEWOOD NY 11717

 

    
     

 

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John Sample

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Meeting Information

 

       
  Meeting Type: Annual Meeting       
  For holders as of: March 13, 2017       
  Date: May 04, 2017          Time: 8:30 AM CST       
  Location: JAMES R. RANDALL RESEARCH CENTER       
 

                  1001 Brush College Road

                  Decatur, Illinois 62526

 

       
      
 

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.

 

This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).

 

We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

 

   
    
    
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How to Access the Proxy Materials

 

            
    

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:

1. 2017 Letter to Stockholders, Proxy Statement and 2016 Form 10-K

 

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The Board of Directors recommends you

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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):

 

2  Ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors for the year ending December 31, 2017.

 

3  Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation.

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote 1 YEAR on the following proposal:

 

4  Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation.

      
 

 

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D.A. Sandler

         
 

 

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