UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | May 4, 2009 |
The Andersons, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Ohio | 000-20557 | 34-1562374 |
| _____________________ (State or other jurisdiction | _____________ (Commission | ______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 480 West Dussel Drive, Maumee, Ohio | 43537 | |
| _________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) | ___________ (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 419-893-5050 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On Monday May 4, 2009, The Andersons, Inc. announced that it had signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the Fertilizer Division of Hartung Brothers, Inc., as an addition to its Plant Nutrient Group. The transaction is scheduled to close July 31, 2009.
The press release is attached as exhibit 99 to this filing.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| The Andersons, Inc. | ||||
| May 6, 2009 | By: | Michael J. Anderson | ||
| Name: Michael J. Anderson | ||||
| Title: President and CEO | ||||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
99 | Press Release |