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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
_____________
 
FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)   April 29, 2005  

 

ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
1-44
41-0129150
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

4666 Faries Parkway
Decatur, Illinois
 
 
62526
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (217) 424-5200






Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
   
 
On April 29, 2005, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) issued a press release announcing third quarter results. A copy of such press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
   
(c) Exhibits
The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
   
99.1
Press release dated April 29, 2005 announcing third quarter results.




SIGNATURES

 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY


Date: April 29, 2005
By
/s/ David J. Smith
   
David J. Smith
Executive Vice President, Secretary and
General Counsel






EXHIBIT INDEX


 
Exhibit 
Description
 
99.1
Press Release dated April 29, 2005