ADM said it is conducting an investigation into intersegment sales, which involve the transfer of goods between business segments and the related accounting, and that this is why closing its financial results is taking longer. The company said the sales do not materially affect its overall results.

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   ADM said it is conducting an investigation into intersegment sales, which involve the transfer of goods between business segments and the related accounting, and that this is why closing its financial results is taking longer. The company said the sales do not materially affect its overall results.

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   ADM said it expects to report its second-highest adjusted earnings per share in its history, above $6.90. The company said its board declared a cash dividend of 50 cents per share, which extends a dividend record of more than 92 years.

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   ADM said its adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA leverage for Q4 2023 is expected to remain at a similar healthy level to Q3 2023. The company said it has a strong balance sheet and cash flows.

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   In an employee message, the company said it will focus on raising safety, customer service and execution across the world as its 2024 priorities. The company also addressed its AS&O, Carbohydrates Solutions and Nutrition businesses.

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