根据和解协议，美国司法部对该事件的相关刑事调查已终止，且未对相关方提起刑事指控。 此次和解为美国政府对 ADM 公司会计问题长达数年的调查画上句号。该调查曾迫使这家谷物贸易商两 度修正财务报告，不仅导致其股价下跌，还引发了股东集体诉讼。 ADM 公司的代理律师暂未就此事回应置评请求，但其首席执行官胡安・卢西亚诺在公司官网发布声明 称，公司对该事件的妥善解决感到欣慰，且已采取 "一系列全面举措" 强化内部控制。雷・杨和文斯・ 马乔基的代理律师也暂未回应置评请求。 周二盘后交易中，ADM 公司股价上涨 0.34%。 路透社此前报道，美国联邦检察官于 2024 年初对 ADM 公司旗下备受关注的 "营养" 业务板块相关会计 问题展开调查。此次政府调查与公司内部核查同步推进，最终导致 ADM 前首席财务官离职。 调查发现，公司存在通过内部交易不实申报 "营养" 业务板块财务数据的行为。该业务板块于 2018 年成 立，初衷是加速研发面向食品、饮料及动物饲料行业的高附加值特种配料。 美国证券交易委员会于周二宣布，谷物贸易巨头阿奇尔丹尼斯米德兰公司（ADM）因被指控虚增核心 业务板块业绩，与该机构达成和解并支付 4000 ...

Core Insights - Argentina's participation in the Shanghai Import Expo is significant, with 13 meat companies showcasing their products, highlighting the importance of China as a key market for Argentina's economy [1][2] - The bilateral trade between Argentina and China reached $3.109 billion in September, marking China as Argentina's largest trading partner, surpassing Brazil for the first time in three years [2] - Argentina's meat exports to China are projected to triple over the next decade, driven by the rise of a middle-income group in China and changing consumer patterns [3] Group 1: Trade Relations - Argentina's trade with China is characterized by deep interdependence, with Chinese investments being crucial for Argentina's industrial and agricultural sectors [2][4] - The political pressure from the U.S. to reduce ties with China is viewed as more of a wishful expression rather than a feasible plan, as Argentina's economy heavily relies on its relationship with China [2] Group 2: Market Opportunities - The growth of China's middle class presents a significant opportunity for Argentine producers, particularly in the meat sector, as they adapt to meet the demand for high-quality products [3] - Argentine agricultural producers are actively promoting their products in China through digital marketing strategies and collaborations with social media influencers [3][4] Group 3: Long-term Investments - Chinese investments in Argentina are expected to remain strategic and long-term, focusing on securing essential resources such as lithium and corn, despite external political pressures [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) reported a decline in revenue and net profit for the second quarter, which fell short of analyst expectations [1] Group 2 - ADM's second-quarter revenue decreased approximately 5% year-over-year to $21.17 billion, below analyst forecasts of $22.03 billion [1] - The company's net profit dropped 55% year-over-year to $219 million, with adjusted earnings per share at $0.93, exceeding analyst expectations of $0.82 [1] - ADM anticipates that its full-year adjusted earnings per share will be close to the lower end of its previous guidance range, approximately $4, while analysts expected $3.99 [1]