Andersons, Inc. — M&A Activity 2015

May 18, 2015

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 16, 2015

The Andersons, Inc.

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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio	000-20557	34-1562374
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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 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On May 16, 2015, The Andersons, Inc. (the "Company") entered into an agreement to purchase (the "Stock Purchase Agreement") Kay Flo Industries, Inc. (the "Sellers"), and certain subsidiaries. The Company acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Kay Flo Industries, Inc., which included all subsidiaries except the animal nutrient business. The purchase price was approximately $125.6 million, which includes estimated working capital of the acquired entities and other closing adjustments. As further consideration, the Company will pay the Sellers up to an additional $24.0 million pursuant to an earn-out provision. The Company is funding this transaction with long-term debt, short-term debt, and cash on hand. The debt is being drawn from the Company's existing line of credit. The Stock Purchase Agreement is filed as Exhibit 2.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The Company has issued a press release announcing the agreement which is attached as exhibit 99.1 to this filing and is incorporated herein by reference.

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.

/s/ John Granato
Name: John Granato
Title: Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
2.1	Stock Purchase Agreement by and among The Andersons, Inc, the Shareholders of Kay Flo Industries, Inc, and is joined by Kay Flo Industries, Inc, Certain Subsidiaries of the Company Named Herein, and Raun D. Lohry in his capacity as Sellers' Representative. (The exhibits and schedules to the Agreement have been omitted. The Company will furnish such items to the SEC upon request.)
99.1	News Release