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Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on July 23, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Jeffrey Rowe appointed EVP and COO effective August 17, 2026, bringing CEO experience from Syngenta Group.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Jeffrey Rowe appointed EVP and COO effective August 17, 2026, bringing CEO experience from Syngenta Group
- Initial annual salary $1,200,000 with 175% target annual cash incentive
- $12,500,000 annual target equity opportunity plus $11,100,000 2026 equity award
- Make-whole package includes $2,200,000 cash bonus and $16,690,000 RSU award
- RSU make-whole awards vest 40% after 5 months and 60% after 17 months, with specified termination acceleration
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- July 20, 2026 press release announced Mr. Rowe’s appointment
- Leadership appointment disclosed under Regulation FD, with details in Exhibit 99.1
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Jeff Rowe appointed EVP and COO effective August 17, 2026, creating a new senior operating role
- Oversight spans commercial businesses, global manufacturing and R&D, directly supporting ADM’s growth strategy
- Former Syngenta CEO brings more than 30 years across agriculture, innovation, operations and regulatory affairs
- Rowe’s appointment strengthens ADM’s leadership bench but introduces execution risk during a strategic transition
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