According to the filed complaint, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material facts about the performance and prospects of ADM’s Nutrition segment and its accounting practices. Specifically, defendants made positive statements about the Nutrition segment as a future profit-driver for the Company, with the ability to capitalize on healthier eating trends and rising consumer demand for natural ingredients and flavoring. Defendants also created the impression that the Nutrition segment’s growth would provide more diversification and earnings stability for ADM.