Full-Year Reported EPS of $6.43, Adjusted EPS1
of $6.98
Announces Additional $2 Billion in Share
Repurchases
ADM (NYSE: ADM) today reported financial results for the quarter
and full year ended December 31, 2023.
Full-Year 2023 Highlights
- Segment operating profit of $5,900 million, adjusted segment
operating profit1 of $6,244 million
- Trailing four-quarter average adjusted return on invested
capital (ROIC)1 of 12.2%
Board Chair and CEO Juan Luciano commented, “ADM’s results speak
to the resiliency of our business. Supported by our unparalleled
global footprint and capabilities, we delivered another solid year
of execution. Our team continues to focus on delivering
high-quality products and services for our customers and is driving
our productivity and innovation agenda, while generating strong
cash flows that allow us to accelerate the return of cash to our
shareholders.”
Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results
4Q 2023 Results Overview
($ in millions except per share
amounts)
Segment Operating
Profit
EPS (as reported)
GAAP
$1,235
$1.06
vs. 4Q 2022
(23)%
(42)%
Adjusted Segment Operating
Profit1
Adjusted EPS1
NON-GAAP
$1,399
$1.36
vs 4Q 2022
(16)%
(30)%
FY 2023 Results Review
($ in millions except per share
amounts)
Segment Operating
Profit
EPS (as reported)
GAAP
$5,900
$6.43
vs. FY 2022
(10)%
(17)%
Adjusted Segment Operating
Profit1
Adjusted EPS1
NON-GAAP
$6,244
$6.98
vs FY 2022
(6)%
(11)%
1 Non-GAAP financial measures; see pages
6, 7, 8, 13 and 14 for explanations and reconciliations.
Summary of Fourth Quarter and Full Year
2023
For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023, earnings per
share on a GAAP basis was $1.06. Segment operating profit on a GAAP
basis was $1,235 million and included net charges of $171 million,
or approximately $0.30 per share, related to impairments and
restructuring, net of a contingent loss reversal, and a gain of $7
million related to the sale of certain assets.
Adjusted segment operating profit was $1,399 million for the
fourth quarter, a 16% decrease versus the prior year period.
Adjusted earnings per share were $1.36. Lower pricing and execution
margins led to a decline of $0.21 per share versus the prior year
period, largely reflecting the impact of lower crush and
origination margins. Improved manufacturing costs, primarily
related to lower input and energy costs, led to an increase of
$0.18 per share versus the prior year. Lower equity earnings and
cycling one-time legal recovery benefits led to a $0.34 per share
decrease in the fourth quarter of 2023 versus the prior year
period. Unplanned downtime at Decatur complex also negatively
impacted fourth quarter EPS.
For the full year, earnings per share on a GAAP basis was $6.43.
Segment operating profit on a GAAP basis was $5,900 million and
included net charges of $361 million or approximately $0.56 per
share related to impairments and restructuring, net of a contingent
loss reversal, and a gain of $17 million or approximately $0.03 per
share related to the sale of certain assets.
Adjusted segment operating profit was $6,244 million for the
full year, a 6% decrease versus the prior year. Adjusted earnings
per share were $6.98. Improved pricing and positive mark to market
timing impacts were a $0.77 per share benefit. Overall volume
declined, resulting in a $0.29 per share reduction versus the prior
year. Higher manufacturing costs, partially related to unplanned
downtime at the Decatur complex, led to a $0.41 per share decrease
versus the prior year. Increased corporate costs related to higher
interest rates and 1ADM implementation, partially offset by higher
ADMIS, drove a decrease of $0.30 per share versus the prior year.
Lower equity earnings, primarily related to Wilmar, attributed a
$0.46 per share decrease versus the prior year. Benefits from share
repurchases of $0.26 were more than offset by negative impacts of
$0.20 related to a higher adjusted income tax rate, and cycling
one-time benefits from the legal recovery and Biofuel Producer
Recovery Program.
4Q 2023 Segment Overview
($ in millions, except where noted)
4Q 2023
4Q 20222
% Change
Adjusted Segment Operating
Profit1
$1,399
$1,665
(16)%
Ag Services & Oilseeds
954
1,194
(20)%
Carbohydrate Solutions
309
277
12%
Nutrition
(10)
105
(110)%
Other
146
89
64%
FY 2023 Segment Overview
($ in millions, except where noted)
FY 2023
FY 20222
% Change
Adjusted Segment Operating
Profit1
$6,244
$6,649
(6)%
Ag Services & Oilseeds
4,067
4,401
(8)%
Carbohydrate Solutions
1,375
1,413
(3)%
Nutrition
427
668
(36)%
Other
375
167
125%
1 Non-GAAP financial measures; see pages
6, 7, 8, 13 and 14 for explanations and reconciliations.
2 2022 Ag Services & Oilseeds,
Carbohydrate Solutions, and Nutrition segment operating profits
have been revised to reflect immaterial error corrections with no
change to total Adjusted Segment Operating Profit. See Note 17,
Segment and Geographic Information of the Company’s consolidated
financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2023.
Ag Services and Oilseeds
Summary
AS&O segment operating profit was $954 million during the
fourth quarter of 2023, down 20% compared to the prior year period.
The decrease was driven by lower margins, as global grain and
oilseed supplies recovered, pressuring commodity price levels.
Improved volumes, primarily driven by record export volumes out of
Brazil, and lower costs partially offset the impact from lower
margins. Equity earnings from Wilmar were approximately 59% lower
versus the prior year. The prior year period also included a $110
million legal recovery in Ag Services. During the quarter, there
were approximately $35 million of net positive mark-to-market
timing effects, compared to approximately $80 million of net
negative impacts in the prior year quarter.
For the full year, AS&O delivered $4,067 million in segment
operating profit, 8% lower than the record level in 2022. Ag
Services adjusted segment operating profit was 15% lower versus the
prior year, as reduced export volume and margins in North America
origination were partially offset by record South American export
volumes. In Global Trade, the stabilization of trade flows led to
lower results compared to 2022.
Crushing segment operating profit for the full year was $346
million lower versus the prior year as improved processed volumes
were more than offset by lower crush margins and higher
manufacturing costs.
Refined Products and Other (RPO) results were $469 million
higher for the full year, driven by higher volumes and margins in
biodiesel. Market volatility drove positive timing impacts of
approximately $235 million, compared to negative timing impacts of
approximately $90 million in the prior year.
Equity earnings from Wilmar were $303 million in 2023,
approximately 45% lower than the prior year.
4Q 2023 AS&O Overview
($ in millions, except where noted)
4Q 2023
4Q 2022
% Change
Segment Operating Profit
$954
$1,194
(20)%
Ag Services
214
417
(49)%
Crushing
389
389
—%
Refined Products and Other
280
214
31%
Wilmar
71
174
(59)%
FY 2023 AS&O Overview
($ in millions, except where noted)
FY 2023
FY 2022
% Change
Segment Operating Profit
$4,067
$4,401
(8)%
Ag Services
1,168
1,374
(15)%
Crushing
1,290
1,636
(21)%
Refined Products and Other
1,306
837
56%
Wilmar
303
554
(45)%
Carbohydrate Solutions
Summary
Carbohydrate Solutions segment operating profit was $309 million
during the fourth quarter of 2023, up 12% compared to the prior
year period. The Starches & Sweeteners sub-segment increased $9
million, as higher pricing and lower input costs offset headwinds
from lower volumes and co-product margins. In Vantage Corn
Processing (VCP), results improved $23 million as strong export
demand and steady domestic blending supported margins and higher
ethanol production.
For the full year, Carbohydrate Solutions segment operating
profit was $1,375 million, 3% lower versus the prior year. Higher
starches & sweeteners pricing and mix were offset by weaker
volumes and cycling one-time benefits in 2022 of $50 million
related to USDA Biofuel Producer Recovery Program in VCP.
4Q 2023 Carbohydrate Solutions Overview
($ in millions, except where noted)
4Q 2023
4Q 2022
% Change
Segment Operating Profit
$309
$277
12%
Starches and Sweeteners
312
303
3%
Vantage Corn Processors
(3)
(26)
88%
FY 2023 Carbohydrate Solutions Overview
($ in millions, except where noted)
FY 2023
FY 2022
% Change
Segment Operating Profit
$1,375
$1,413
(3)%
Starches and Sweeteners
1,329
1,376
(3)%
Vantage Corn Processors
46
37
24%
Nutrition Summary
Nutrition segment operating profit was negative $10 million
during the fourth quarter of 2023, down 110% compared to the prior
year period. Human Nutrition segment operating profit was negative
$25 million, approximately $112 million lower versus the prior year
period, as operational challenges led to lower volumes and
increased manufacturing costs. The quarter also included negative
impacts of $64 million related to deconsolidation and write-down of
a joint venture, and an investment valuation loss. Unplanned
downtime at Decatur East was also a negative impact. Animal
Nutrition operating profit of $15 million was 17% lower versus the
prior year, driven largely by lower amino acid margins and lower
sub-segment volumes overall.
For the full year, Nutrition segment operating profit was $427
million, 36% lower versus the prior year. Human Nutrition results
of $417 million were 25% lower than the prior year, as higher
pricing was more than offset by weaker volumes and increased costs.
The full year also included negative impacts of $64 million related
to deconsolidation and write-down of a joint venture, and an
investment valuation loss. Unplanned downtime at Decatur East was
also a negative impact. Animal Nutrition results of $10 million
were 91% lower compared to the prior year primarily driven by the
normalization of amino acid margins and lower volumes.
4Q 2023 Nutrition Overview
($ in millions, except where noted)
4Q 2023
4Q 2022
% Change
Segment Operating Profit
$(10)
$105
(110)%
Human Nutrition
(25)
87
(129)%
Animal Nutrition
15
18
(17)%
FY 2023 Nutrition Overview
($ in millions, except where noted)
FY 2023
FY 2022
% Change
Segment Operating Profit
$427
$668
(36)%
Human Nutrition
417
557
(25)%
Animal Nutrition
10
111
(91)%
Other and Corporate
Summary
For the fourth quarter, Other segment operating profit was $146
million, up 64% compared to the prior year period.
For the full year, Other segment operating profit was $375
million, up 125% compared to the prior year. Higher Captive
Insurance results on new program premiums were partially offset by
higher claim losses. ADM Investor Services results improved on
higher net interest income.
In Corporate, for the full year, net interest expense increased
year-over-year on higher short term interest rates. Unallocated
corporate costs increased versus the prior year on higher global
technology spend to support digital transformation efforts. Other
Corporate was unfavorable compared to the prior year due to
one-time investment valuation losses of approximately $57
million.
Outlook
The Company provided guidance for the full year 2024. ADM
expects adjusted earnings per share in the range of $5.25 to $6.25
per share2, down 18% at the midpoint compared to 2023, reflecting
moderating margin conditions and higher costs offsetting improved
volumes.
In AS&O, global grain and oilseed supply is expected to
increase as anticipated improvements in weather would support
larger production levels in key South American countries. Assuming
commodity prices ease from recent highs and trade flows adjust to
the dislocations created over the past two years, the Company
anticipates global soybean crush margin will decline in 2024,
likely moving into a range of $35/Metric Ton (MT) to $60/MT. From
the demand side, we continue to expect vegetable oil demand growth
from renewable diesel and low single digit soybean meal demand
growth to support structural margin improvement.
In Carbohydrate Solutions, we anticipate strong volumes and
lower energy costs to support margin expansion in starches and
sweeteners, partially offset by lower milling margins and ethanol
margins, leading to slightly lower operating income versus
2023.
In Nutrition, we expect mid single digit revenue growth and
operating income to be higher versus 2023.
Share Repurchase
Authorization
ADM also announced the Company’s Board has authorized management
to repurchase an additional $2 billion of the Company’s shares
under ADM’s existing 200 million share repurchase program that runs
through 2024. The Company intends to initiate this capital return
expeditiously utilizing available cash on hand and intends to make
approximately $1 billion of this capital return through an
accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”).
As of December 31, 2023, ADM had approximately 52 million shares
remaining for repurchase under its existing 200 million share
program which commenced in 2015 and was then increased and extended
in 2019. Since 2015, ADM has repurchased $8.6 billion of its common
stock under this program.
2 Forecasted GAAP Earnings Reconciliation:
ADM is not presenting forecasted GAAP earnings per diluted share or
a quantitative reconciliation to forecasted adjusted earnings per
diluted share in reliance on the unreasonable efforts exemption
provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K. ADM is unable
to predict with reasonable certainty and without unreasonable
effort the impact of any impairment and timing of
restructuring-related and other charges, along with
acquisition-related expenses and the outcome of certain regulatory,
legal and tax matters. The financial impact of these items is
uncertain and is dependent on various factors, including timing,
and could be material to our Consolidated Statements of
Earnings.
Audit Committee Investigation
Update
In a separate release issued today, ADM announced that it has
substantially completed its previously announced investigation of
intersegment transactions. Additional information will be available
in ADM’s Form 10-K filing with the SEC.
Conference Call
Information
ADM will host a webcast today, March 12, 2023, at 8 a.m. Central
Time to discuss financial results and provide a company update. To
listen to the webcast, go to www.adm.com/webcast. A replay of the
webcast will also be available for an extended period of time at
www.adm.com/webcast.
About ADM
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life.
We’re a premier global human and animal nutrition company,
delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We’re blazing
new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop
groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We’re a
cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of
plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace
petroleum-based products. We’re an unmatched agricultural supply
chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting
local needs with global capabilities. And we’re a leader in
sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help
decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of
the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge
in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today
and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements,
other than statements of historical fact included in this release,
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“believe,” “may,” “outlook,” “will,” “should,” “can have,”
“likely,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in
connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future
operating or financial performance or other events. All
forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks,
uncertainties and changes in circumstances that could cause actual
results and outcomes to differ materially from the forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of
future performance and involve risks, assumptions and
uncertainties, including, without limitation, those that are
described in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K
and in other documents that the Company files or furnishes with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these
risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying
assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially
from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking
statements. Accordingly, you are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as
of the date they are made. Except to the extent required by law,
ADM does not undertake, and expressly disclaims, any duty or
obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement after
the date of this announcement, whether as a result of new
information, future events, changes in assumptions or
otherwise.
Non-GAAP Financial
Measures
The Company uses certain “Non-GAAP” financial measures as
defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission. These are
measures of performance not defined by accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States, and should be considered
in addition to, not in lieu of, GAAP reported measures.
Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most
directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in this
press release.
Adjusted net earnings and Adjusted earnings per share (EPS).
Adjusted net earnings reflects ADM’s reported net earnings after
removal of the effect on net earnings of specified items as more
fully described in the reconciliation tables below. Adjusted EPS
reflects ADM’s fully diluted EPS after removal of the effect on EPS
as reported of specified items as more fully described in the
reconciliation tables below. Management believes that Adjusted net
earnings and Adjusted EPS are useful measures of ADM’s performance
because they provide investors additional information about ADM’s
operations allowing better evaluation of underlying business
performance and better period-to-period comparability. These
non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to replace or be
alternatives to net earnings and EPS as reported, the most directly
comparable GAAP financial measures, or any other measures of
operating results under GAAP. Earnings amounts described above have
been divided by the company’s diluted shares outstanding for each
respective period in order to arrive at an adjusted EPS amount for
each specified item.
Segment operating profit and adjusted segment operating profit.
Segment operating profit is ADM’s consolidated income from
operations before income tax excluding corporate items. Adjusted
segment operating profit, a non-GAAP measure, is segment operating
profit excluding specified items. Management believes that segment
operating profit and adjusted segment operating profit are useful
measures of ADM’s performance because they provide investors
information about ADM’s business unit performance excluding
corporate overhead costs as well as specified items. Segment
operating profit and adjusted segment operating profit are not
measures of consolidated operating results under U.S. GAAP and
should not be considered alternatives to income before income
taxes, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, or any
other measure of consolidated operating results under U.S.
GAAP.
Adjusted Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). Adjusted ROIC is
Adjusted ROIC earnings divided by adjusted invested capital.
Adjusted ROIC earnings is ADM’s net earnings adjusted for the
after-tax effects of interest expense on borrowings and specified
items. Adjusted invested capital is the sum of ADM’s equity
(excluding noncontrolling interests) and interest-bearing
liabilities and other specified items. Management believes Adjusted
ROIC is a useful financial measure because it provides investors
information about ADM’s returns excluding the impacts of specified
items and increases period-to-period comparability of underlying
business performance. Management uses Adjusted ROIC to measure
ADM’s performance by comparing Adjusted ROIC to its weighted
average cost of capital (WACC). Adjusted ROIC, Adjusted ROIC
earnings and Adjusted invested capital are non-GAAP financial
measures and are not intended to replace or be alternatives to GAAP
financial measures.
ADM presents guidance of forecasted adjusted EPS for the full
year 2024 in this release. ADM is not able to present forecasted
GAAP EPS or a quantitative reconciliation to forecasted adjusted
EPS in reliance on the unreasonable efforts exemption provided
under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K. ADM is unable to
predict with reasonable certainty and without unreasonable effort
the impact of any impairment and timing of restructuring-related
and other charges, along with acquisition-related expenses and the
outcome of certain regulatory, legal and tax matters. The financial
impact of these items is uncertain and is dependent on various
factors, including timing, and could be material to ADM’s
consolidated statements of earnings.
Financial Tables Follow
Source: Corporate Release Source: ADM
Segment Operating Profit, Adjusted
Segment Operating Profit (a non-GAAP financial measure)
and Corporate Results
(unaudited)
Quarter ended
Year ended
December 31
December 31
(In millions)
2023
2022
Change
2023
2022
Change
Segment Operating Profit
$
1,235
$
1,611
$
(376
)
$
5,900
$
6,549
$
(649
)
Specified items:
(Gain) loss on sales of assets
(7
)
(17
)
10
(17
)
(47
)
30
Impairment and restructuring charges and
settlement contingencies
171
71
100
361
147
214
Adjusted Segment Operating
Profit
$
1,399
$
1,665
$
(266
)
$
6,244
$
6,649
$
(405
)
Ag Services and Oilseeds
$
954
$
1,194
$
(240
)
$
4,067
$
4,401
$
(334
)
Ag Services
214
417
(203
)
1,168
1,374
(206
)
Crushing
389
389
—
1,290
1,636
(346
)
Refined Products and Other
280
214
66
1,306
837
469
Wilmar
71
174
(103
)
303
554
(251
)
Carbohydrate Solutions
$
309
$
277
$
32
$
1,375
$
1,413
$
(38
)
Starches and Sweeteners
312
303
9
1,329
1,376
(47
)
Vantage Corn Processors
(3
)
(26
)
23
46
37
9
Nutrition
$
(10
)
$
105
$
(115
)
$
427
$
668
$
(241
)
Human Nutrition
(25
)
87
(112
)
417
557
(140
)
Animal Nutrition
15
18
(3
)
10
111
(101
)
Other Business
$
146
$
89
$
57
$
375
$
167
$
208
Segment Operating Profit
$
1,235
$
1,611
$
(376
)
$
5,900
$
6,549
$
(649
)
Corporate Results
$
(501
)
$
(398
)
$
(103
)
$
(1,606
)
$
(1,316
)
$
(290
)
Interest expense - net
(105
)
(94
)
(11
)
(431
)
(333
)
(98
)
Unallocated corporate costs
(336
)
(299
)
(37
)
(1,144
)
(1,026
)
(118
)
Other
(58
)
1
(59
)
(24
)
40
(64
)
Specified items:
Expenses related to acquisitions
(1
)
—
(1
)
(7
)
(2
)
(5
)
Gain on debt conversion option
—
(3
)
3
6
9
(3
)
Loss on sale of assets
—
—
—
—
(3
)
3
Restructuring (charges) adjustment
(1
)
(3
)
2
(6
)
(1
)
(5
)
Earnings Before Income Taxes
$
734
$
1,213
$
(479
)
$
4,294
$
5,233
$
(939
)
Segment operating profit is ADM’s
consolidated income from operations before income tax excluding
corporate items. Adjusted segment operating profit, a non-GAAP
financial measure, is segment operating profit excluding specified
items. Management believes that segment operating profit and
adjusted segment operating profit are useful measures of ADM’s
performance because they provide investors information about ADM’s
business unit performance excluding corporate overhead costs as
well as specified items. Segment operating profit and adjusted
segment operating profit are not measures of consolidated operating
results under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered alternatives
to income before income taxes, the most directly comparable GAAP
financial measure, or any other measure of consolidated operating
results under U.S. GAAP.
Consolidated Statements of
Earnings
(unaudited)
Quarter ended
Year ended
December 31
December 31
2023
2022
2023
2022
(in millions, except per share
amounts)
Revenues
$
22,978
$
25,939
$
93,935
$
101,556
Cost of products sold (1)
21,238
24,177
86,422
93,986
Gross profit
1,740
1,762
7,513
7,570
Selling, general, and administrative
expenses (2)
919
897
3,456
3,358
Asset impairment, exit, and restructuring
costs
196
36
342
66
Equity in (earnings) losses of
unconsolidated affiliates
(143
)
(226
)
(551
)
(832
)
Interest and investment income
(71
)
(117
)
(499
)
(293
)
Interest expense (3)
165
134
647
396
Other (income) expense - net (4,5)
(60
)
(175
)
(176
)
(358
)
Earnings before income taxes
734
1,213
4,294
5,233
Income tax expense (benefit) (6)
192
189
828
868
Net earnings including noncontrolling
interests
542
1,024
3,466
4,365
Less: Net earnings (losses) attributable
to noncontrolling interests
(23
)
5
(17
)
25
Net earnings attributable to
ADM
$
565
$
1,019
$
3,483
$
4,340
Diluted earnings per common
share
$
1.06
$
1.84
$
6.43
$
7.71
Average diluted shares outstanding
531
554
542
563
(1)
Includes a contingency loss adjustment of
$13 million related to import duties in the current quarter, and a
net reversal of charges related to inventory writedowns of $5
million and a net contingency loss provision of $49 million related
to import duties in the current YTD. Includes charges related to
inventory writedowns in Ukraine of $3 million and $39 million in
the prior-year quarter and YTD, respectively, partially offset by
an insurance settlement of $2 million in the prior-year YTD.
(2)
Includes acquisition-related expenses of
$1 million and $7 million in the current quarter and YTD,
respectively, and a contingency loss adjustment of $8 million in
the current YTD. Includes settlement contingencies of $34 million
and $44 million in the prior-year quarter and YTD, respectively.
Also includes acquisition-related expenses of $2 million in the
prior-year YTD.
(3)
Includes (gains) losses related to the
mark-to-market adjustment of the conversion option of the
exchangeable bond issued in August 2020 of $(6) million in the
current YTD and $3 million and ($9) million in the prior-year
quarter and YTD, respectively.
(4)
Includes net (gains) losses related to the
sale of certain assets of $(7) million and $(17) million in the
current quarter and YTD, respectively, and ($17) million and ($44)
million in the prior-year quarter and YTD, respectively.
(5)
Includes a contingency loss adjustment of
$11 million in the current quarter and YTD.
(6)
Includes the tax expense (benefit) impact
of specified items and tax discrete items totaling $(11) million
and $(49) million in the current quarter and YTD, respectively, and
($10) million and ($16) million in the prior-year quarter and YTD,
respectively.
Summary of Financial Condition
(unaudited)
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2022
(in millions)
Net Investment In
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,368
$
1,037
Operating working capital
9,843
11,627
Property, plant, and equipment
10,508
9,933
Investments in affiliates
5,500
5,467
Goodwill and other intangibles
6,341
6,544
Other non-current assets
2,515
2,420
$
36,075
$
37,028
Financed By
Short-term debt
$
105
$
503
Long-term debt, including current
maturities
8,260
8,677
Deferred liabilities
3,245
3,232
Temporary equity
320
299
Shareholders’ equity
24,145
24,317
$
36,075
$
37,028
Summary of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
Year ended
December 31
2023
2022
(in millions)
Operating Activities
Net earnings
$
3,466
$
4,365
Depreciation and amortization
1,059
1,028
Asset impairment charges
309
37
(Gains) losses on sales/revaluation of
assets
38
(115
)
Other - net
(145
)
(305
)
Other changes in operating assets and
liabilities
(267
)
(1,532
)
Total Operating Activities
4,460
3,478
Investing Activities
Purchases of property, plant and
equipment
(1,494
)
(1,319
)
Net assets of businesses acquired
(23
)
(22
)
Proceeds from sale of business/assets
60
131
Investments in affiliates
(18
)
(77
)
Other investing activities
(21
)
(113
)
Total Investing Activities
(1,496
)
(1,400
)
Financing Activities
Long-term debt borrowings
501
752
Long-term debt payments
(963
)
(482
)
Net borrowings (payments) under lines of
credit
(390
)
(428
)
Share repurchases
(2,673
)
(1,450
)
Cash dividends
(977
)
(899
)
Other
(102
)
8
Total Financing Activities
(4,604
)
(2,499
)
Effect of exchange rate on cash, cash
equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents
(3
)
—
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash
equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash
equivalents
(1,643
)
(421
)
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted
cash, and restricted cash equivalents - beginning of period
7,033
7,454
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted
cash, and restricted cash equivalents - end of period
$
5,390
$
7,033
Segment Operating Analysis
(unaudited)
Quarter ended
Year ended
December 31
December 31
2023
2022
2023
2022
(in ‘000s metric tons)
Processed volumes (by
commodity)
Oilseeds
8,841
8,565
34,899
32,952
Corn
4,718
4,589
18,067
18,558
Total processed volumes
13,559
13,154
52,966
51,510
Quarter ended
Year ended
December 31
December 31
2023
2022
2023
2022
(in millions)
Revenues
Ag Services and Oilseeds
$
18,524
$
20,740
$
73,426
$
79,563
Carbohydrate Solutions
2,631
3,263
12,874
13,961
Nutrition
1,721
1,845
7,211
7,636
Other Business
102
91
424
396
Total revenues
$
22,978
$
25,939
$
93,935
$
101,556
Adjusted Earnings Per Share
A non-GAAP financial measure
(unaudited)
Quarter ended December 31
Year ended December 31
2023
2022
2023
2022
In millions
Per share
In millions
Per share
In millions
Per share
In millions
Per share
Net earnings and fully diluted
EPS
$
565
$
1.06
$
1,019
$
1.84
$
3,483
$
6.43
$
4,340
$
7.71
Adjustments:
Loss (gain) on sales of assets and
businesses (a)
(5
)
—
(13
)
(0.02
)
(12
)
(0.03
)
(33
)
(0.06
)
Impairment and restructuring charges and
settlement contingencies (b)
158
0.30
55
0.10
310
0.57
115
0.21
Expenses related to acquisitions (c)
1
—
—
—
6
0.01
1
—
Gain on debt conversion option (d)
—
—
3
—
(6
)
(0.01
)
(9
)
(0.02
)
Tax adjustment (e)
1
—
5
0.01
4
0.01
7
0.01
Sub-total adjustments
155
0.30
50
0.09
302
0.55
81
0.14
Adjusted net earnings and adjusted
EPS
$
720
$
1.36
$
1,069
$
1.93
$
3,785
$
6.98
$
4,421
$
7.85
(a)
Current quarter and YTD gain of $7 million
and $17 million pretax ($5 million and $12 million after tax),
respectively, was related to the sale of certain assets, tax
effected using the applicable tax rates. Prior-year quarter and YTD
gains of $17 million and $44 million pretax ($13 million and $33
million after tax), respectively was related to the sale of certain
assets, tax effected using the applicable tax rates.
(b)
Current quarter and YTD charges of $196
million and $337 million pretax ($176 million and $287 million
after tax), respectively, were related to the impairment of certain
long-lived assets, goodwill, and other intangibles, and
restructuring. Also included in the current quarter and YTD are
contingency loss adjustments of $(11) million and $(19) million
pretax ($(8) million and $(14) million after tax), respectively,
and a contingency adjustment/net provision related to import duties
of $(13) million and $49 million pretax ($(10) million and $37
million after tax), respectively, tax effected using the applicable
tax rates. Prior-year quarter and YTD charges of $74 million and
$148 million pretax ($55 million and $115 million after tax),
respectively, were related to the impairment of certain assets,
restructuring, and settlement contingencies, tax effected using the
applicable tax rates. Prior-year YTD charges were also partially
offset by an insurance settlement, tax effected using the
applicable tax rate.
(c)
Current quarter and YTD expenses of $1
million and $7 million pretax ($1 million and $6 million after
tax), respectively, were related to certain acquisitions, tax
effected using the Company’s U.S. income tax rate. Prior-year YTD
acquisition-related expenses were $2 million pretax ($1 million
after tax), tax effected using the applicable tax rates.
(d)
Current YTD gain on debt conversion option
of $6 million pretax ($6 million after tax) and prior-year quarter
loss and YTD gain on debt conversion of $3 million and $9 million
pretax ($3 million and $9 million after tax), respectively, was
related to the mark-to-market adjustment of the conversion option
of the exchangeable bonds issued in August 2020, tax effected using
the applicable tax rate.
(e)
Tax expense adjustment due to certain
discrete items totaling $1 million and $4 million in the current
quarter and YTD, respectively, and $5 million and $7 million in the
prior-year quarter and YTD, respectively.
Adjusted net earnings reflects ADM’s
reported net earnings after removal of the effect on net earnings
of specified items as more fully described above. Adjusted EPS
reflects ADM’s fully diluted EPS after removal of the effect on EPS
as reported of specified items as more fully described above.
Management believes that Adjusted net earnings and Adjusted EPS are
useful measures of ADM’s performance because they provide investors
additional information about ADM’s operations allowing better
evaluation of underlying business performance and better
period-to-period comparability. These non-GAAP financial measures
are not intended to replace or be alternatives to net earnings and
EPS as reported, the most directly comparable GAAP financial
measures, or any other measures of operating results under GAAP.
Earnings amounts described above have been divided by the company’s
diluted shares outstanding for each respective period in order to
arrive at an adjusted EPS amount for each specified item.
Adjusted Return on Invested
Capital
A non-GAAP financial measure
(unaudited)
Adjusted ROIC Earnings (in
millions)
Four Quarters
Quarter Ended
Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Net earnings attributable to ADM
$
1,170
$
927
$
821
$
565
$
3,483
Adjustments:
Interest expense
100
124
97
109
430
Other adjustments
(12
)
130
76
167
361
Total adjustments
88
254
173
276
791
Tax on adjustments
(26
)
(52
)
(40
)
(38
)
(156
)
Net adjustments
62
202
133
238
635
Total Adjusted ROIC Earnings
$
1,232
$
1,129
$
954
$
803
$
4,118
Adjusted Invested Capital (in
millions)
Quarter Ended
Trailing Four
Mar. 31, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Quarter Average
Equity (1)
$
24,860
$
24,939
$
25,228
$
24,132
$
24,790
+ Interest-bearing liabilities (2)
10,512
8,675
8,346
8,370
8,976
Other adjustments
(14
)
108
59
155
77
Total Adjusted Invested Capital
$
35,358
$
33,722
$
33,633
$
32,657
$
33,843
Adjusted Return on Invested
Capital
12.2
%
(1)
Excludes noncontrolling interests
(2)
Includes short-term debt, current
maturities of long-term debt, finance lease obligations, and
long-term debt
Adjusted ROIC is Adjusted ROIC earnings divided by adjusted
invested capital. Adjusted ROIC earnings is ADM’s net earnings
adjusted for the after-tax effects of interest expense on
borrowings, and specified items. Adjusted invested capital is the
sum of ADM’s equity (excluding noncontrolling interests) and
interest-bearing liabilities adjusted for the after-tax effect of
specified items. Management believes Adjusted ROIC is a useful
financial measure because it provides investors information about
ADM’s returns excluding the impacts of specified items and
increases period-to-period comparability of underlying business
performance. Management uses Adjusted ROIC to measure ADM’s
performance by comparing Adjusted ROIC to its weighted average cost
of capital (WACC). Adjusted ROIC, Adjusted ROIC earnings and
Adjusted invested capital are non-GAAP financial measures and are
not intended to replace or be alternatives to GAAP financial
measures.
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest,
Taxes, and Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA)
A non-GAAP financial measure
(unaudited)
The tables below provide a reconciliation
of net earnings to adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA by segment
for the trailing four quarters ended December 31, 2023.
Four Quarters
Quarter Ended
Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
(in millions)
Net earnings
$
1,170
$
927
$
821
$
565
$
3,483
Net earnings (losses) attributable to
noncontrolling interests
2
1
3
(23
)
(17
)
Income tax expense
225
204
207
192
828
Earnings before income taxes
1,397
1,132
1,031
734
4,294
Interest expense
100
124
97
109
430
Depreciation and amortization
259
262
261
277
1,059
(Gain) loss on sales of assets and
businesses
(1
)
(11
)
2
(7
)
(17
)
Impairment and restructuring charges and
settlement contingencies
7
117
71
172
367
Railroad maintenance expense
—
2
26
39
67
Expenses related to acquisitions
—
3
3
1
7
Adjusted EBITDA
$
1,762
$
1,629
$
1,491
$
1,325
$
6,207
Four Quarters
Quarter Ended
Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
(in millions)
Ag Services and Oilseeds
$
1,301
$
1,143
$
937
$
1,053
$
4,434
Carbohydrate Solutions
358
397
546
387
1,688
Nutrition
203
237
197
58
695
Other Business
97
84
44
143
368
Corporate
(197
)
(232
)
(233
)
(316
)
(978
)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
1,762
$
1,629
$
1,491
$
1,325
$
6,207
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings
before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, adjusted
for specified items. The Company calculates adjusted EBITDA by
removing the impact of specified items and adding back the amounts
of interest expense on borrowings and depreciation and amortization
to earnings before income taxes. Management believes that adjusted
EBITDA is a useful measure of the Company’s performance because it
provides investors additional information about the Company’s
operations allowing better evaluation of underlying business
performance and better period-to-period comparability. Adjusted
EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and is not intended to
replace or be an alternative to net earnings, the most directly
comparable GAAP financial measure.
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