CHS INC — Capital/Financing Update 2009

Feb 11, 2009

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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): February 10, 2009

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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, Minnesota		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 February 10, 2009, the Company renewed its 364-day revolving credit facility with a committed amount of $300.0 million. Amendments were also made to affirmative and negative covenants. In addition, the Company's existing $1.3 billion five-year revolving credit facility was amended so that the covenants would be consistent with the covenant changes made to the 364-day facility. The agreements are attached as exhibits to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits 10.1 Second Amendment to Credit Agreement (364-day Revolving Loan) by and between CHS Inc., CoBank, ACB and the Syndication Parties dated as of February 10, 2009 10.2 Fifth Amendment to 2006 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement by and among CHS Inc., CoBank, ACB and the Syndication Parties, dated February 10, 2009

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

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
10.1	10.1 Second Amendment to Credit Agreement (364-day Revolving Loan) by and between CHS Inc., CoBank, ACB and the Syndication Parties dated as of February 10, 2009
10.2	10.2 Fifth Amendment to 2006 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement by and among CHS Inc., CoBank, ACB and the Syndication Parties, dated February 10, 2009

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