CHS INC — Capital/Financing Update 2004

Sep 22, 2004

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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): September 21, 2004

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CHS Inc. ______ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota	0-50150	41-0251095
___ (State or other jurisdiction	_______ (Commission	__ (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)
5500 Cenex Drive, Inver Grove Heights, MN		55077
_________ (Address of principal executive offices)		_____ (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 651-355-6000

Not Applicable __________ Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On September 21, 2004 CHS Inc. (the "Company") completed a $125,000,000 private placement and note purchase agreement with several insurance companies. The notes carry a coupon rate of 5.25% and will mature on September 21, 2014, with 5 annual principal payments of $20,000,000 beginning at the end of the sixth year (September 21, 2010). The Company intends to use the proceeds from the notes for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of other debt and for budgeted capital expenditures. For more detailed information regarding this transaction, reference is made to the Note Purchase Agreement which is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits 10.1 Note Purchase Agreement for Series H Senior Notes dated September 21, 2004.

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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.

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John Schmitz
Name: John Schmitz
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
EX-10.1	Note Purchase Agreement for Series H Senior Notes dated September 21, 2004

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