Q2 Financial Highlights: ADM reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.93, with a total segment operating profit of $830 million. Adjusted return on invested capital (ROIC) was 6.9%, and cash flow from operations before working capital changes for the first half of the year stood at $1.2 billion.

Segment Performance: - The Ag Services and Oilseeds (AS&O) segment saw a 17% decrease in operating profit year-over-year, primarily due to lower margins and volume pressures from trade policy uncertainties and currency impacts. - The Nutrition segment generated $2 billion in revenue, a 5% increase year-over-year, driven by the Flavors and Animal Nutrition portfolios, although the Specialty Ingredients line faced challenges due to the Decatur East plant being offline.

Cost Management and Network Optimization: The company is focusing on a self-help agenda aimed at achieving $500 million to $750 million in aggregate cost savings over the next 3 to 5 years. Operational improvements resulted in the best performance in limiting unscheduled downtime in over 5 years.