8-K
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
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Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | | December 4, 2015 |
The Andersons, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Ohio | 000-20557 | 34-1562374 |
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction | _____________ (Commission | ______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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480 West Dussel Drive, Maumee, Ohio | | 43537 |
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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
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:
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On December 4, 2015, Lansing Trade Group, LLC agreed to the sale of equity to New Hope Liuhe Investment (USA), Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Chinese company, New Hope Liuhe Co. Ltd. New Hope paid cash for a 20% equity interest in Lansing.
The impact of this transaction to The Andersons, Inc. is a reduction in total ownership share of Lansing Trade Group from approximately 39% to 31% which includes dilution from newly issued shares as well as a redemption of shares that occurred on a pro rata basis between The Andersons and the other existing owners of Lansing Trade Group. Gross proceeds from redemption are approximately $8 million.
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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December 9, 2015 | | By: | | /s/ John Granato |
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| | | | Name: John Granato |
| | | | Title: Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Lansing Trade Group Press Release |