UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended February 28, 2013

Commission file number: 33-83868

AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota		84-0004720
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

101 North Third Street

Moorhead, Minnesota 56560

(Address of principal executive offices)

Telephone Number (218) 236-4400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES x NO o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). YES x NO o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer o		Accelerated filer o

Non-accelerated filer x		Smaller reporting company o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in rule 12b-2 of the Act). YES o NO x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

			Outstanding at
	Class of Common Stock		April 9, 2013
	$10 Par Value		2,741

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American Crystal Sugar Company

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands)

Assets

	February 28			February 29			August 31
	2013			2012			2012*
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	285		$	133		$	123
Receivables:
Trade	84,336			64,869			72,314
Members	57			—			4,817
Other	1,284			3,984			5,938
Advances to Related Parties	20,596			21,089			34,619
Inventories	723,776			675,770			272,686
Prepaid Expenses	2,173			1,894			904

Total Current Assets	832,507			767,739			391,401

Property and Equipment:
Land and Land Improvements	88,826			84,054			88,186
Buildings	137,334			135,467			137,156
Equipment	1,034,437			998,340			1,023,625
Construction in Progress	10,615			7,768			9,353
Less Accumulated Depreciation	(878,661		)	(842,967		)	(852,369		)

Net Property and Equipment	392,551			382,662			405,951

Net Property and Equipment Held for Lease	79,382			88,193			84,095

Other Assets:
Investments in CoBank, ACB	6,131			7,348			6,131
Investments in Marketing Cooperatives	82			1,225			82
Other Assets	11,994			12,140			11,820

Total Other Assets	18,207			20,713			18,033

Total Assets	$	1,322,647		$	1,259,307		$	899,480

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of These Consolidated Financial Statements.

* Derived from audited financial statements

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American Crystal Sugar Company

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands)

Liabilities and Members’ Investments

	February 28			February 29			August 31
	2013			2012			2012*
Current Liabilities:
Short-Term Debt	$	314,328		$	306,095		$	110,640
Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt	280			5,765			280
Accounts Payable	25,960			26,009			54,911
Advances Due to Related Parties	2,267			3,109			5,307
Accrued Continuing Costs	94,816			85,269			—
Other Current Liabilities	53,336			51,353			50,055
Amounts Due Growers	275,683			225,231			99,359

Total Current Liabilities	766,670			702,831			320,552

Long-Term Debt, Net of Current Maturities	128,360			128,640			128,360

Accrued Employee Benefits	92,456			60,654			94,653

Advances Due to Related Parties	4,597			—			5,033

Other Liabilities	7,871			15,263			10,692

Total Liabilities	999,954			907,388			559,290

Commitments and Contingencies

Members’ Investments:
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding: 498,570; 498,570 and 498,570	38,275			38,275			38,275
Common Stock, Shares Outstanding: 2,747; 2,772 and 2,764	27			28			28
Additional Paid-In Capital	152,261			152,261			152,261
Unit Retains	189,857			188,919			216,035
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(103,251		)	(68,668		)	(108,970		)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)	6,340			(2,544		)	1,180

Total American Crystal Sugar Company Members’ Investments	283,509			308,271			298,809

Noncontrolling Interests	39,184			43,648			41,381

Total Members’ Investments	322,693			351,919			340,190

Total Liabilities and Members’ Investments	$	1,322,647		$	1,259,307		$	899,480

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of These Consolidated Financial Statements.

* Derived from audited financial statements

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American Crystal Sugar Company

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands)

	For the Six Months Ended						For the Three Months Ended
	February 28			February 29			February 28			February 29
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net Revenue	$	804,343		$	707,247		$	395,406		$	343,975

Cost of Sales	34,533			68,620			65,923			(12,562		)

Gross Proceeds	769,810			638,627			329,483			356,537

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	148,405			142,526			71,446			71,102
Accrued Continuing Costs	94,816			85,269			26,846			66,459

Operating Proceeds	526,589			410,832			231,191			218,976

Other Income (Expense):
Interest Income	47			19			45			2
Interest Expense, Net	(4,122		)	(3,881		)	(2,255		)	(2,200		)
Other, Net	(415		)	66			(414		)	52

Total Other Income (Expense)	(4,490		)	(3,796		)	(2,624		)	(2,146		)

Proceeds Before Income Tax Expense	522,099			407,036			228,567			216,830

Income Tax Expense	(3,586		)	(4,983		)	(1,265		)	(3,050		)

Consolidated Net Proceeds	518,513			402,053			227,302			213,780

Less: Net Proceeds Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(3,033		)	(3,076		)	(1,301		)	(1,524		)

Net Proceeds Attributable to American Crystal Sugar Company	$	515,480		$	398,977		$	226,001		$	212,256

Distributions of Net Proceeds Attributable to American Crystal Sugar Company:
Credited (Charged) to American Crystal Sugar Company’s Members’ Investments:
Non-Member Business Income	$	5,160		$	7,171		$	1,820		$	4,390
Unit Retains Declared to Members	—			—			—			—
Net Credit to American Crystal Sugar Company’s Members’ Investments	5,160			7,171			1,820			4,390
Payments To/Due Members for Sugarbeets, Net of Unit Retains Declared	510,320			391,806			224,181			207,866
Total	$	515,480		$	398,977		$	226,001		$	212,256

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of These Consolidated Financial Statements.

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American Crystal Sugar Company

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands)

	For the Six Months Ended					For the Three Months Ended
	February 28		February 29			February 28			February 29
	2013		2012			2013			2012
Non-Member Business Income	$	5,160	$	7,171		$	1,820		$	4,390

Pension & Post-Retirement Adjustment	4,948		3,211			2,474			1,606

OCI of Equity Method Investees	437		165			218			82

Foreign Currency Forward Contract Adjustment	9		10			(9		)	17

Derivative Interest Rate Contract Adjustment	325		(151		)	241			(326		)

Total Comprehensive Income	$	10,879	$	10,406		$	4,744		$	5,769

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of These Consolidated Financial Statements.

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American Crystal Sugar Company

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands)

	For the Six Months Ended
	February 28			February 29
	2013			2012
Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities:
Net Proceeds Attributable to American Crystal Sugar Company	$	515,480		$	398,977
Payments To/Due Members for Sugarbeets, Net of Unit Retains Declared	(510,320		)	(391,806		)
Add (Deduct) Non-Cash Items:
Depreciation and Amortization	34,228			34,560
Income from Equity Method Investees	—			(63		)
Loss on the Disposition of Property and Equipment	455			41
Deferred Gain Recognition	(32		)	(32		)
Noncontrolling Interests	3,033			3,076
Changes in Assets and Liabilities:
Receivables	(2,608		)	20,212
Inventories	(451,090		)	(431,732		)
Prepaid Expenses	(1,269		)	(1,145		)
Advances To/Due to Related Parties	10,983			9,373
Accounts Payable	(21,433		)	(2,741		)
Accrued Continuing Costs	94,816			85,269
Other Liabilities	3,577			13,716
Amounts Due Growers	176,324			64,345
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities	(147,856		)	(197,950		)

Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities:
Purchases of Property and Equipment	(22,536		)	(17,628		)
Purchases of Property and Equipment Held for Lease	(1,164		)	(1,079		)
Proceeds from the Sale of Property and Equipment	10			—
Changes in Other Assets	(571		)	(174		)
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities	(24,261		)	(18,881		)

Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities:
Net Proceeds from Short-Term Debt	203,688			239,898
Redemption of Common Stock	(1		)	—
Payment of Unit Retains	(26,178		)	(18,680		)
Distributions to Noncontrolling Interests	(5,230		)	(4,381		)
Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities	172,279			216,837
Increase In Cash and Cash Equivalents	162			6
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year	123			127

Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$	285		$	133

Non-Cash Investing Activities: Purchases of Property and Equipment include the changes in accounts payable related to these purchases of ($7,518,000) and ($4,892,000) for the six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively.

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of These Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS AND THREE MONTHS ENDED

February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012

(Unaudited)

Note 1: Basis of Presentation

The unaudited consolidated financial statements of American Crystal Sugar Company (Company) contained herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2012.

The Company’s consolidated financial statements are comprised of: American Crystal Sugar Company; its wholly-owned subsidiaries Sidney Sugars Incorporated (Sidney Sugars) and Crab Creek Sugar Company (Crab Creek); and ProGold Limited Liability Company (ProGold), a limited liability company in which the Company holds a 51 percent ownership interest. All material inter-company transactions have been eliminated.

Certain reclassifications have been made to the February 29, 2012 consolidated financial statements to conform with the February 28, 2013 presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of operations or Members’ Investments.

The operating results for the six months ended February 28, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended August 31, 2013. The amount paid to shareholders for sugarbeets (member beet payment) depends on the future selling prices of sugar and agri-products as well as processing and other costs incurred during the remainder of the fiscal year associated with the 2012 Red River Valley sugarbeet crop (RRV crop). The amount paid to non-member growers for sugarbeets (non-member beet payment) depends on the future selling prices of sugar and the related selling expenses associated with the 2012 Sidney Sugars sugarbeet crop (Sidney crop). For the purposes of this report, the amount of the beet payments, future revenues and costs have been estimated. Therefore, adjustments with respect to these estimates may be necessary in the future, as additional information becomes available.

Note 2: Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2011, the FASB issued an update to the authoritative guidance which requires disclosure information about offsetting and related arrangements for financial instruments and derivative instruments. The guidance provided by this update becomes effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

In February 2013, the FASB issued an update to the authoritative guidance which requires disclosure information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The guidance provided by this update becomes effective for the Company in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

Note 3: Accounts Receivable and Credit Policies

The Company grants credit, individually and through its marketing cooperatives, to its customers, which are primarily companies in the food processing industry located throughout the United States.

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Trade receivables are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within 15 to 90 days from the invoice date. The receivables are non-interest bearing. Trade receivables are stated at the amount billed to the customer. Payments of trade receivables are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice or, if unspecified, are applied to the earliest unpaid invoices.

Ongoing credit evaluations of customers’ financial condition are performed and the Company maintains a reserve for potential credit losses. The carrying amount of trade receivables is reduced by a valuation allowance that reflects the Company’s best estimate of the amounts that will not be collected. The Company determines a receivable to be uncollectable and is written off against the reserve based on several criteria including such items as the credit evaluation of a customer’s financial condition, the aging of the receivable and previous unsuccessful collection efforts.

Note 4: Inventories

The major components of inventories are as follows:

	February 28		February 29		August 31
(In Thousands)	2013		2012		2012
Sugar, Agri-Products, and Sugarbeet Seed	$	453,811	$	463,796	$	193,352
Unprocessed Sugarbeets	208,797		148,531		11,575
Operating Supplies and Maintenance Parts	61,168		63,443		67,759

Total Inventories	$	723,776	$	675,770	$	272,686

Sugar and agri-products inventories are valued at estimated net realizable value. Unprocessed sugarbeets are valued at the estimated gross beet payment. Operating supplies, maintenance parts and sugarbeet seed inventories are valued at the lower of average cost or market.

The Company’s reserve for inventory obsolescence was $17.8 million, $15.4 million and $16.9 million as of February 28, 2013, February 29, 2012 and August 31, 2012, respectively.

Note 5: Short-Term Debt

The Company can also utilize the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to meet its short-term borrowing needs. The Company can borrow funds on a non-recourse basis from the CCC, with repayment of such funds secured by sugar. The limitations on such borrowings are based on the amount of the Company’s sugar inventory and certain loan covenant restrictions by CoBank, ACB. As of February 28, 2013, the Company had the capacity to obtain non-recourse loans from the CCC of approximately $245.1 million. The Company has not utilized the CCC during the first six months of fiscal 2013.

As of February 28, 2013, the Company had outstanding commercial paper of $314.3 million at interest rates of .38% to .51% and maturity dates between March 1, 2013 and April 9, 2013. The Company had no outstanding short-term debt with CoBank, ACB, Wells Fargo Bank or the CCC as of February 28, 2013. The Company had $3.2 million of short-term letters of credit outstanding and $3.2 million of the $50.0 million additional line of credit was utilized for long-term borrowing purposes as of

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February 28, 2013. The unused line of credit as of February 28, 2013 was $140.3 million which includes $46.8 million that can also be utilized for long-term borrowing purposes.

As of February 29, 2012, the Company had outstanding commercial paper of $306.1 million at interest rates of .42% to .57% and maturity dates between March 1, 2012 and March 27, 2012. The Company had no outstanding short-term debt with CoBank, ACB, Wells Fargo Bank or the CCC as of February 29, 2012. The Company had $3.1 million of short-term letters of credit outstanding and $9.0 million of the $50.0 million additional line of credit was utilized for long-term borrowing purposes as of February 29, 2012. The unused line of credit as of February 29, 2012 was $82.8 million which included $41.0 million that could also be utilized for long-term borrowing purposes.

Note 6: Long-Term Debt

The Company has a long-term debt line of credit through July 30, 2015 with CoBank, ACB of $60.8 million along with an additional $50.0 million, as mentioned in Note 5 above, which can be utilized for either short-term or long-term borrowing purposes. As of February 28, 2013, there was no outstanding balance with CoBank, ACB but the Company had $64.0 million in long-term letters of credit. The unused long-term line of credit as of February 28, 2013 was $46.8 million which can also be utilized for short-term borrowing purposes. In addition, the Company had long-term debt outstanding as of February 28, 2013 of $50 million from a private placement of Senior Notes that occurred in September 1998 and $78.6 million from four separate issuances of Pollution Control and Industrial Development Revenue Bonds.

As of February 29, 2012, there was no outstanding balance with CoBank, ACB. The Company had $69.8 million in long-term letters of credit outstanding and $9.0 million of the $50.0 million additional line of credit was utilized for long-term borrowing purposes as of February 29, 2012. The unused long-term line of credit as of February 29, 2012, was $41.0 million which could also be utilized for short-term borrowing purposes. In addition, the Company had long-term debt outstanding, as of February 29, 2012, of $50 million from a private placement of Senior Notes that occurred in September of 1998 and $84.4 million from five separate issuances of Pollution Control and Industrial Development Revenue Bonds.

Note 7: Interest Paid and Interest Capitalized

Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized, was $4.3 million and $4.0 million for the six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively and $1.1 million and $1.0 million for the three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively. Interest capitalized was $26,000 and $20,000 for the six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively and $19,000 and $18,000 for the three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively.

Note 8: Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company, as a result of its operating and financing activities, is exposed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates which may adversely affect its results of operations and financial position. In seeking to minimize the risks and/or costs associated with such activities, the Company may enter into derivative contracts.

The Company manages its foreign currency related risks primarily through the use of foreign currency forward contracts. The contracts held by the Company are denominated in Euros. The Company has entered into foreign currency forward contracts that are designated as cash flow hedges of exchange rate risk related to foreign currency-denominated purchases of equipment. Inputs used to measure the fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts are contained within level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. At February 28, 2013, the Company had cash flow hedges for approximately 438,235 Euros with maturity dates of April 16, 2013 to September 16, 2013. At February 28, 2013, the fair value of the open contracts was a loss of approximately $11,000 recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) in members’ equity. At February 29, 2012, the Company had cash flow hedges for approximately 1.4 million Euros with maturity dates of April 13, 2012 to December 31, 2012. At February 29, 2012, the fair

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value of the open contracts was a gain of approximately $15,000 recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) in members’ equity. Amounts deferred to accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) are reclassified into the cost of the equipment when the actual purchase takes place.

The Company is exposed to interest risk primarily through its borrowing activities. On December 24, 2009, the Company entered into an interest rate swap contract associated with a $27.3 million Industrial Development Revenue Bond issue that matures on September 1, 2019. The interest rate swap contract requires payment of a fixed interest rate of 2.827 % and the receipt of a variable rate of interest based on the Securities Industry and Financial Market Association (SIFMA) index of .108 % as of February 28, 2013 on $27.3 million of indebtedness. The Company has designated this interest rate swap contract as a cash flow hedge. Inputs used to measure the fair value of the interest rate swap contracts are contained within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. As of February 28, 2013, the fair value of the cash flow hedge reflected a loss of approximately $2.5 million recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) and will be reclassified to interest expense over the life of the swap contract. No ineffectiveness was recognized in earnings during the quarter ended February 28, 2013. The current period loss of $185,000 is classified as interest expense on the statements of operations. As of February 28, 2013, $697,000 of deferred net losses on the interest rate swap contract contained in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) are expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next 12 months. As of February 29, 2012, the fair value of the cash flow hedge reflected a loss of approximately $2.5 million recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss).

Fair Value of Asset Derivatives

		February 28		February 29		August 31
(In Thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	2013		2012		2012
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts	Prepaid Expenses	$	—	$	15	$	—

Total Asset Derivatives		$	—	$	15	$	—

Fair Value of Liability Derivatives

		February 28		February 29		August 31
(In Thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	2013		2012		2012
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts	Other Current Liabilities	$	11	$	—	$	20
Interest Rate Contracts	Other Current Liabilities	697		691		707
Interest Rate Contracts	Other Long-Term Liabilities	1,804		1,798		2,119

Total Liability Derivatives		$	2,512	$	2,489	$	2,846

Note 9: Accrued Continuing Costs

For interim reporting, the net proceeds from member business is based on the estimated gross beet payment and the percentage of the tons of sugarbeets processed to the total estimated tons of sugarbeets to be processed for a given crop year. The net proceeds from the operations of Sidney Sugars is based on the forecasted net income for the fiscal year and the percentage of the tons of non-member sugarbeets processed to the total estimated tons of non-member sugarbeets to be processed for a given fiscal year.

Accrued continuing costs represent the difference between the net proceeds as determined above and actual member business crop year and Sidney Sugars fiscal year revenues realized and expenses incurred through the end of the reporting period. Accrued continuing costs are reflected in the consolidated financial statements as a cost on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and as a current liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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Note 10: Net Periodic Pension and Post-Retirement Costs

The following schedules provide the components of the Net Periodic Pension and Post-Retirement Costs for the six months and three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012:

Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost

	For the Six Months Ended						For the Three Months Ended
	February 28			February 29			February 28			February 29
(In Thousands)	2013			2012			2013			2012
Service Cost	$	1,083		$	2,233		$	541		$	1,117
Interest Cost	4,401			4,827			2,200			2,413
Expected Return on Plan Assets	(6,979		)	(6,256		)	(3,489		)	(3,128		)
Amortization of Prior Service Costs	4			—			2			—
Amortization of Net Actuarial Loss	4,831			3,564			2,416			1,782
Net Periodic Pension Cost	$	3,340		$	4,368		$	1,670		$	2,184

Components of Net Periodic Post-Retirement Cost

	For the Six Months Ended					For the Three Months Ended
	February 28		February 29			February 28		February 29
(In Thousands)	2013		2012			2013		2012
Service Cost	$	561	$	319		$	281	$	159
Interest Cost	764		840			382		420
Amortization of Net Actuarial (Gain)/Loss	114		(353		)	57		(176		)
Net Periodic Post-Retirement Cost	$	1,439	$	806		$	720	$	403

The Company made contributions of $2.4 million to the pension plans during the six months ended February 28, 2013 and is anticipating making total contributions of $6.8 million to the pension plans during this fiscal year. The Company has contributed and made benefit payments of approximately $50,000 related to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans during the six months ended February 28, 2013. The Company expects to contribute and make benefit payments totaling approximately $99,000 this fiscal year related to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans.

The Company has contributed and made benefit payments of approximately $800,000 related to the post-retirement plans during the six months ended February 28, 2013. The Company expects to contribute and make benefit payments of approximately $1.6 million related to the post-retirement plans during this fiscal year.

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Note 11: Members’ Investments

	Par		Shares	Shares Issued
	Value		Authorized	& Outstanding
Preferred Stock:
February 28, 2013	$	76.77	600,000	498,570
August 31, 2012	$	76.77	600,000	498,570
February 29, 2012	$	76.77	600,000	498,570

Common Stock:
February 28, 2013	$	10.00	4,000	2,747
August 31, 2012	$	10.00	4,000	2,764
February 29, 2012	$	10.00	4,000	2,772

The components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) as reflected in Members’ Investments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:

	February 28			February 29			August 31
(In Thousands)	2013			2012			2012
Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits	$	(89,431	)	$	(60,564	)	$	(94,379	)
Interest Rate Contract	(2,501		)	(2,489		)	(2,826		)
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts	(11		)	15			(20		)
OCI of Equity Method Investees	(11,308		)	(5,630		)	(11,745		)

Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	(103,251	)	$	(68,668	)	$	(108,970	)

Note 12: Shipping and Handling Costs

The costs incurred for the shipping and handling of products sold are classified in the consolidated financial statements as a selling expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Shipping and handling costs were $104.9 million and $98.9 million for the six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively and $51.5 million and $51.1 million for the three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively.

Note 13: Segment Reporting

The Company has identified two reportable segments: Sugar and Leasing. The sugar segment is engaged primarily in the production and marketing of sugar from sugarbeets. It also sells agri-products and sugarbeet seed. The leasing segment is engaged in the leasing of a corn wet-milling plant used in the production of high-fructose corn syrup sweetener. The segments are managed separately. There are no inter-segment sales. The leasing segment has a major customer that accounts for all of that segment’s revenue.

Summarized financial information concerning the Company’s reportable segments for the six months and three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 is shown below:

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	For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2013
(In Thousands)	Sugar			Leasing			Consolidated
Net Revenue from External Customers	$	792,229		$	12,114		$	804,343
Gross Proceeds	$	763,387		$	6,423		$	769,810
Depreciation and Amortization	$	28,537		$	5,691		$	34,228
Interest Income	$	47		$	—		$	47
Interest Expense	$	4,122		$	—		$	4,122
Income from Equity Method Investees	$	—		$	—		$	—
Other Income/(Expense), Net	$	(229	)	$	(186	)	$	(415	)
Consolidated Net Proceeds	$	512,323		$	6,190		$	518,513

Capital Additions	$	15,018		$	1,164		$	16,182

	For the Six Months Ended February 29, 2012
(In Thousands)	Sugar		Leasing		Consolidated
Net Revenue from External Customers	$	695,218	$	12,029	$	707,247
Gross Proceeds	$	632,308	$	6,319	$	638,627
Depreciation and Amortization	$	28,850	$	5,710	$	34,560
Interest Income	$	19	$	—	$	19
Interest Expense	$	3,881	$	—	$	3,881
Income from Equity Method Investees	$	63	$	—	$	63
Other Income/(Expense), Net	$	3	$	—	$	3
Consolidated Net Proceeds	$	395,776	$	6,277	$	402,053

Capital Additions	$	12,736	$	1,079	$	13,815

	For the Three Months Ended February 28, 2013
(In Thousands)	Sugar			Leasing			Consolidated
Net Revenue from External Customers	$	389,717		$	5,689		$	395,406
Gross Proceeds	$	326,636		$	2,847		$	329,483
Depreciation and Amortization	$	14,299		$	2,842		$	17,141
Interest Income	$	45		$	—		$	45
Interest Expense	$	2,255		$	—		$	2,255
Income from Equity Method Investees	$	—		$	—		$	—
Other Income/(Expense), Net	$	(246	)	$	(168	)	$	(414	)
Consolidated Net Proceeds	$	224,646		$	2,656		$	227,302

Capital Additions	$	9,911		$	214		$	10,125

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	For the Three Months Ended February 29, 2012
(In Thousands)	Sugar		Leasing		Consolidated
Net Revenue from External Customers	$	337,994	$	5,981	$	343,975
Gross Proceeds	$	353,409	$	3,128	$	356,537
Depreciation and Amortization	$	14,192	$	2,853	$	17,045
Interest Income	$	2	$	—	$	2
Interest Expense	$	2,200	$	—	$	2,200
Income from Equity Method Investees	$	44	$	—	$	44
Other Income/(Expense), Net	$	8	$	—	$	8
Consolidated Net Proceeds	$	210,671	$	3,109	$	213,780

Capital Additions	$	7,414	$	506	$	7,920

	As of February 28, 2013
(In Thousands)	Sugar		Leasing		Consolidated
Property and Equipment, Net	$	392,551	$	—	$	392,551
Assets Held for Lease, Net	$	—	$	79,382	$	79,382
Segment Assets	$	1,240,746	$	81,901	$	1,322,647

	As of February 29, 2012
(In Thousands)	Sugar		Leasing		Consolidated
Property and Equipment, Net	$	382,662	$	—	$	382,662
Assets Held for Lease, Net	$	—	$	88,193	$	88,193
Segment Assets	$	1,167,891	$	91,416	$	1,259,307

	As of August 31, 2012
(In Thousands)	Sugar		Leasing		Consolidated
Property and Equipment, Net	$	405,951	$	—	$	405,951
Assets Held for Lease, Net	$	—	$	84,095	$	84,095
Segment Assets	$	812,880	$	86,600	$	899,480

Note 14: Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Quoted market prices are generally not available for the Company’s financial instruments. Fair values are based on judgments regarding anticipated cash flows, future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments and other factors. These estimates involve uncertainties and matters of judgment, and therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

Long-Term Debt, Inclusive of Current Maturities - Based upon discounted cash flows and current borrowing rates with similar maturities, the fair value of the long-term debt as of February 28, 2013 was approximately $142.7 million in comparison to the carrying value of $128.6 million. The fair value of the long-term debt as of February 29, 2012 was approximately $143.3 million in comparison to the carrying value of $134.4 million.

Investments in CoBank, ACB and Investments in Marketing Cooperatives - The Company believes it is not practical to estimate the fair value of these investments without incurring excessive costs because there is no established market for these securities and equity interests, and it is inappropriate to estimate future cash flows which are largely dependent on future earnings of these organizations.

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Foreign Currency Forward Contracts - Based on a variety of pricing factors, which include the market price of the foreign currency forward contract available in the dealer-market, the fair value of the open contracts as of February 28, 2013 was a liability of approximately $11,000. The fair value of the open contracts as of February 29, 2012 was an asset of approximately $15,000. Inputs used to measure the fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and therefore are contained within level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. See the tables below.

Interest Rate Contracts - Based on the zero coupon method in which the term, notional amount, and repricing date of the interest rate swap match the term, repricing date, and principal amount of the interest-bearing liability on which the hedging interest payments are due, the fair value of the interest rate contract as of February 28, 2013 was a liability of approximately $2.5 million. The fair value of the interest rate contract as of February 29, 2012 was a liability of approximately $2.5 million. Inputs used to measure the fair value of the interest rate swap contracts are quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities and therefore are contained within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. See the tables below.

The tables below reflect the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012.

Fair Value of Assets as of February 29, 2012

(In Thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts	$	15	$	—	$	—	$	15
Total	$	15	$	—	$	—	$	15

Fair Value of Liabilities as of February 28, 2013

(In Thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts	$	11	$	—	$	—	$	11
Interest Rate Contracts	—		2,501		—		2,501
Total	$	11	$	2,501	$	—	$	2,512

Fair Value of Liabilities as of February 29, 2012

(In Thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Interest Rate Contracts	$	—	$	2,489	$	—	$	2,489
Total	$	—	$	2,489	$	—	$	2,489

Note 15: Environmental Matters

The Company is subject to extensive federal and state environmental laws and regulations with respect to water and air quality, solid waste disposal and odor and noise control. The Company conducts an ongoing compliance program designed to meet these environmental laws and regulations. The Company believes that it is in substantial compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations. From time to time, however, the Company may be involved in investigations or determinations regarding matters that may arise in the ordinary course of business. The Company works closely with all affected government agencies to resolve environmental issues that have arisen and believes such issues will be resolved without any material adverse effect on the Company.

The Company’s sugar manufacturing process is energy intensive and generates carbon dioxide and other “Greenhouse Gases” (GHGs). The Company believes that industries generating GHGs, including the Company, could be subject to either federal or state regulation relating to climate change policies in the relatively near future. These policies, if adopted, will increase the Company’s energy and other operating costs. Depending on how these policies address imports, the domestic sugar market may have a competitive disadvantage compared with imported sugar. These policies could have a significant negative impact on the Company’s beet payment to shareholders if the Company is not able to pass the increased costs on to its customers.

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On August 12, 2011, the Company received a Finding of Violation and Notice of Violation from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act concerning certain air emissions at the Company’s three Minnesota factories. The Company has had some preliminary discussions with the EPA concerning the alleged violations. The Company, at this time, cannot predict the outcome of these discussions or the financial impact, if any, resulting from the resolution of this matter.

The Company has approved capital expenditures for environmental related projects over the next three years at the Company’s factory locations of approximately $26.5 million.

Note 16: Legal Matters

The Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers (BCTGM) AFL-CIO has filed an unfair labor practices charge against the Company with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) associated with the negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement and the lockout of union employees upon the expiration of the previous collective bargaining agreement. The Company intends to vigorously defend its position but cannot predict the ultimate outcome of this matter.

Note 17: Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated events through the date that the financial statements were issued for potential recognition or disclosure in the February 28, 2013 financial statements.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the Six Months and Three Months Ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012

This report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements include, among others, those statements including the words “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “may” and similar expressions. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those indicated. Risk factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, without limitation, market factors, weather and general economic conditions, farm and trade policy, and available quantity and quality of sugarbeets. For a more complete discussion of “Risk Factors”, please refer to the Company’s 2012 Form 10-K.

OVERVIEW

The harvest of the Red River Valley and the Sidney sugarbeet crops grown during 2012 and to be processed during fiscal 2013 produced a total of 12.3 million tons of sugarbeets, or approximately 27.2 tons of sugarbeets per acre from approximately 454,000 acres. This represents an increase in total tons harvested of approximately 24.6 percent compared to the 2011 crop. The sugar content of the 2012 crop is 19.1 percent as compared to 18.0 percent for the 2011 crop. The Company expects to produce a total of approximately 36.0 million hundredweight of sugar from the 2012 crop, an increase of approximately 28.2 percent compared to the 2011 crop.

Net proceeds attributable to American Crystal Sugar Company for fiscal 2013 is expected to be approximately 32 percent higher than in fiscal 2012. This expected increase is primarily due to the increased tons harvested and the higher sugar content of this year’s sugarbeet crop resulting in the increased production of sugar and agri-products. Partially offsetting these expected increases is a lower anticipated net selling price for sugar.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison of the Six Months Ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012

Revenue for the six months ended February 28, 2013 was $804.3 million, an increase of $97.1 million from the six months ended February 29, 2012. The table below reflects the percentage changes in product revenues, prices and volumes for the six months ended February 28, 2013 as compared to the six months ended February 29, 2012.

Product	Revenue		Selling Price		Volume
Sugar	10.8	%	-2.1	%	13.1	%
Pulp	38.6	%	6.6	%	29.9	%
Molasses	119.7	%	4.0	%	111.2	%
CSB	13.1	%	0.5	%	12.5	%
Betaine	-32.5	%	-6.1	%	-28.2	%

The decrease in the selling price of sugar reflects an increased supply of sugar in the domestic sugar market. The increases in selling prices for most of our agri-products reflect strong markets due to supply and demand factors and supported by higher corn prices. The increases in the volume of sugar and most of our agri-products reflect the impact of more product availability related to the earlier start of the processing campaign this year due to a larger sugarbeet crop. The decreased volume for betaine reflects different timing of sales between the two years.

Rental revenue on the ProGold operating lease was $12.1 million and $12.0 million for the six months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively.

Cost of sales for the six months ended February 28, 2013, exclusive of payments to members for sugarbeets, decreased $34.1 million as compared to the six months ended February 29, 2012. This decrease was primarily related to product inventories that are recorded at their net realizable value and lower costs related to the lockout of employees represented by the BCTGM partially offset by increased operating costs due to processing 20.8 percent more sugarbeets this year. The change in the net realizable value of the product inventories from the beginning of the reporting period is recorded on the balance sheet as either an increase or decrease to inventories with a corresponding dollar for dollar adjustment to cost of sales on the statement of operations. The increase in the net realizable value of product inventories for the six months ended February 28, 2013 was $313.3 million as compared to an increase of $278.6 million for the six months ended February 29, 2012 resulting in a $34.7 million favorable change in the cost of sales between the two periods as shown in the table below:

Change in the Net Realizable Value of Product Inventories

	For the Six Months Ended
	February 28			February 29
(In Millions)	2013			2012			Change
Beginning Product Inventories at Net Realizable Value	$	(133.8	)	$	(176.4	)	$	42.6	(1)

Ending Product Inventories at Net Realizable Value	447.1			455.0			(7.9		)(2)

Increase in the Net Realizable Value of Product Inventories	$	313.3		$	278.6		$	34.7

(1) The change is primarily due to a 28.0 percent decrease in the hundredweight of sugar inventory as of August 31, 2012, as compared to August 31, 2011, partially offset by a 2.4 percent increase in the per hundredweight net realizable value of sugar inventory as of August 31, 2012, as compared to August 31, 2011.

(2) The change is primarily due to a 9.5 percent increase in the hundredweight of sugar inventory as of February 28, 2013 as compared to February 29, 2012, partially offset by a 12.9 percent decrease in the per hundredweight net realizable value of sugar as of February 28, 2013 as compared to February 29, 2012.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $5.9 million for the six months ended February 28, 2013 as compared to the six months ended February 29, 2012. Selling expenses increased

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$5.3 million primarily due to the increased volume of products sold. General and administrative expenses increased $ .6 million due to general cost increases.

Net proceeds attributable to American Crystal Sugar Company increased $116.5 million for the six months ended February 28, 2013 as compared to the six months ended February 29, 2012. This increase was primarily due to processing 20.8 percent more tons of sugarbeets for the six months ended February 28, 2013 as compared to the six months ended February 29, 2012 along with a higher forecasted per ton Gross Beet Payment this year as compared to that forecasted at this time last year.

Comparison of the Three Months Ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012

Revenue for the three months ended February 28, 2013 was $395.4 million, an increase of $51.4 million from the three months ended February 29, 2012. The table below reflects the percentage changes in product revenues, prices and volumes for the three months ended February 28, 2013 as compared to the three months ended February 29, 2012.

Product	Revenue		Selling Price		Volume
Sugar	13.2	%	-3.5	%	17.3	%
Pulp	25.4	%	4.2	%	20.3	%
Molasses	45.1	%	2.3	%	41.8	%
CSB	-13.9	%	-2.0	%	-12.1	%
Betaine	-41.9	%	-13.3	%	-33.0	%

The decrease in the selling price of sugar reflects an increased supply of sugar in the domestic sugar market. The increases in selling prices for pulp and molasses reflect strong markets due to supply and demand factors and supported by higher corn prices. The increases in the volume of sugar and most of our agri-products reflect the impact of more product availability related to the earlier start of the processing campaign this year due to a larger sugarbeet crop. The decreased volume for betaine reflects different timing of sales between the two years.

Rental revenue on the ProGold operating lease was $5.7 million and $6.0 million for the three months ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, respectively.

Cost of sales for the three months ended February 28, 2013, exclusive of payments to members for sugarbeets, increased $78.5 million as compared to the three months ended February 29, 2012. This increase was primarily related to product inventories that are recorded at their net realizable value and increased operating costs due to processing 3.8 percent more sugarbeets this year partially offset by lower costs related to the lockout of employees represented by the BCTGM. The change in the net realizable value of the product inventories from the beginning of the reporting period is recorded on the balance sheet as either an increase or decrease to inventories with a corresponding dollar for dollar adjustment to cost of sales on the statement of operations. The increase in the net realizable value of product inventories for the three months ended February 28, 2013 was $99.1 million as compared to an increase of $188.6 million for the three months ended February 29, 2012 resulting in an $89.5 million unfavorable change in the cost of sales between the two periods as shown in the table below:

Change in the Net Realizable Value of Product Inventories

	For the Three Months Ended
	February 28			February 29
(In Millions)	2013			2012			Change
Beginning Product Inventories at Net Realizable Value	$	(348.0	)	$	(266.4	)	$	(81.6	)(1)

Ending Product Inventories at Net Realizable Value	447.1			455.0			(7.9		)(2)

Increase (Decrease) in the Net Realizable Value of Product Inventories	$	99.1		$	188.6		$	(89.5	)

(1) The change is primarily due to a 36.1 percent increase in the hundredweight of sugar inventory as of November 30, 2012 as compared to November 30, 2011, partially offset by a 4.3 percent decrease in the per hundredweight net realizable value of sugar as of November 30, 2012 as compared to November 30, 2011.

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Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $ .3 million for the three months ended February 28, 2013 as compared to the three months ended February 29, 2012. Selling expenses increased $ .3 million primarily due to the increased volume of products sold partially offset by lower factory shipping and handling costs.

Net proceeds attributable to American Crystal Sugar Company increased $13.7 million for the three months ended February 28, 2013 as compared to the three months ended February 29, 2012. This increase was primarily due to a higher forecasted per ton Gross Beet Payment this year as compared to that forecasted at this time last year along with processing 3.8 percent more tons of sugarbeets for the three months ended February 28, 2013 as compared to the three months ended February 29, 2012.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Under the Company’s agreement with its shareholders, payments for member-delivered sugarbeets for each crop year are calculated based on the revenues from sugar and agri-products derived from the sugarbeet crop less all member business expenses. In addition, the beet payments made to member growers and non-member growers are paid in three payments over the course of a year, and the member payments are made net of any anticipated unit retain for the crop. These procedures have the effect of providing the Company with an additional source of short-term capital.

Because sugar is sold throughout the year (while sugarbeets are processed primarily in the fall, winter and spring) and because substantial amounts of equipment are required for its operations, the Company utilizes substantial outside financing on both a seasonal and long-term basis to fund its operations.

The Company has a seasonal line of credit through May 31, 2013 with a consortium of lenders led by CoBank, ACB of $410.0 million along with an additional $50.0 million which can be utilized for either short-term or long-term borrowing purposes. On June 1, 2013, the seasonal line of credit is reduced to $350.0 million through July 19, 2015. The availability of the additional $50.0 million which can be utilized for either short-term or long-term borrowing purposes remains unchanged during this time. The Company also has a line of credit with Wells Fargo Bank for $1.0 million. The Company’s commercial paper program provides short-term borrowings up to the amount of the CoBank, ACB seasonal line of credit. Any borrowings under the commercial paper program along with outstanding short-term letters of credit will act to reduce the available credit under the CoBank, ACB seasonal line of credit by a commensurate amount. As of February 28, 2013, approximately $314.3 million of commercial paper was outstanding. The Company had $3.2 million of short-term letters of credit outstanding and $3.2 million of the $50.0 million additional line of credit was utilized for long-term borrowing purposes as of February 28, 2013. The unused short-term line of credit as of February 28, 2013 was $140.3 million which includes $46.8 million that can also be utilized for long-term borrowing purposes.

Under the Farm Bill, the Company can borrow funds on a non-recourse basis from the CCC, with repayment of such funds secured by sugar. The limitations on such borrowings are based on the amount of the Company’s sugar inventory and certain loan covenant restrictions by CoBank, ACB. As of February 28, 2013, the Company had the capacity to obtain non-recourse loans from the CCC of approximately $245.1 million. The Company has not utilized the CCC during fiscal 2013.

The Company has a long-term debt line of credit through July 30, 2015 with CoBank, ACB of $60.8 million along with an additional $50.0 million, as mentioned above, which can be utilized for either short-term or long-term borrowing purposes. As of February 28, 2013, there was no outstanding balance with CoBank, ACB but the Company had $64.0 million in long-term letters of credit outstanding. The unused long-term line of credit as of February 28, 2013 was $46.8 million which can also be utilized for short-term borrowing purposes. In addition, the Company had long-term debt outstanding as of February 28, 2013 of $50 million from a private placement of Senior Notes that occurred in September 1998 and

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$78.6 million from four separate issuances of Pollution Control and Industrial Development Revenue Bonds.

The Company had outstanding purchase commitments totaling $22.0 million as of February 28, 2013 for equipment and construction contracts related to various capital projects.

The Company has a 55 percent ownership interest and a 25 percent voting interest in Midwest Agri-Commodities Company (Midwest). Substantially all of the Company’s agri-products are sold by Midwest as a marketing agent for the Company. The owners of Midwest are guarantors of the short-term line of credit Midwest has with CoBank, ACB. As of February 28, 2013, Midwest had outstanding short-term debt with CoBank, ACB of $6.9 million, of which $3.9 million was guaranteed by the Company.

The net cash used in operations was $147.9 million for the six months ended February 28, 2013 as compared to $198.0 million for the six months ended February 29, 2012. This decrease in the use of cash of $50.1 million was primarily the result of the following:

· Reflected in the change in the net cash used in operating activities is a net cash decrease of $1.9 million from the prior year which was the result of an increase in the member gross beet payment of $118.5 million partially offset by increased revenue of $97.1 million and a decrease in costs of $19.5 million.

· There was a net favorable change in assets and liabilities from the prior year of $52.0 million primarily comprised of the following:

· The decrease in cash related to receivables of $22.8 million is primarily due to the timing of the deliveries of products and collections.

· The decrease in cash related to the change in inventories of $19.4 million was primarily due to an increase in the tons of unprocessed sugarbeets and in the hundredweight of sugar inventory partially offset by a decreased net realizable value per hundredweight of sugar.

· The net decrease in cash of $27.3 million related to changes in accounts payable of $18.7 million, other liabilities of $10.1 million and prepaid expenses of $ .1 million partially offset by advances to related parties of $1.6 million, are primarily due to the timing of payments.

· The increase in cash related to changes in accrued continuing costs of $9.5 million was the result of the differences in the timing of actual revenues and expenses and forecasted revenues and expenses between the two years.

· The increase in cash related to the Amount Due Growers of $112.0 million was primarily due to an increase in the current year’s total estimated grower payment resulting from an increase in tons harvested and a higher forecasted per ton grower payment this year as compared to this time last year.

The net cash used in investing activities was $24.3 million for the six months ended February 28, 2013 as compared to $18.9 million for the six months ended February 29, 2012. The increase of $5.4 million was primarily due to increased purchases of property and equipment.

The net cash provided by financing activities was $172.3 million for the six months ended February 28, 2013 as compared to $216.8 million for the six months ended February 29, 2012. This decrease of $44.5 million was primarily due to decreased net proceeds from short-term debt of $36.2 million, increased payment of unit retains of $7.5 million and increased distributions to noncontrolling interests of $ .8 million.

The Company anticipates that the funds necessary for working capital requirements and future capital expenditures will be derived from operations and unit retains along with short-term and long-term borrowings.

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OTHER

Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates

The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 1, Principal Activity and Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012. The Company’s critical accounting estimates are discussed in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2012. There has been no significant change in the Company’s significant accounting policies or critical accounting estimates since the end of fiscal 2012.

Environmental

The Company has approved capital expenditures for environmental related projects over the next three years at the Company’s factory locations of approximately $26.5 million.

Employees

Substantially all of the hourly employees at the Company’s factories, including full-time and seasonal employees, are represented by the BCTGM. The collective bargaining agreement for the Red River Valley factory employees expired on July 31, 2011. On July 31, 2011, the Red River Valley employees represented by the BCTGM rejected the Company’s new contract offer. On August 1, 2011, the Company locked out the Red River Valley union employees. The collective bargaining agreement for the Sidney, Montana, factory employees will expire on April 30, 2015. Office, clerical and management employees are not unionized, except for certain office employees at the Moorhead and Crookston, Minnesota, and Hillsboro, North Dakota, factories who are covered by the collective bargaining agreement with the BCTGM.

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Company subsequently hired limited duration non-union employees to replace most of the contract workers. On April 13, 2013, the Company was notified by the BCTGM that its members had voted to approve the Company’s standing contract offer. The Company will transition the Red River Valley union employees back into its factory workforce over the next several weeks.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Market risk is the risk of loss to future earnings, to fair values or to future cash flows that may result from changes in the price of a financial instrument. The value of a financial instrument may change as a result of changes in the interest rates, exchange rates, commodity prices, equity prices and other market changes. Market risk is attributed to all market-risk sensitive financial instruments, including long-term debt.

The Company does not believe that there is any material market risk exposure with respect to interest rates, exchange rates, commodity prices, equity prices and other market changes that would require disclosure under this item.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

The Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer have reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 240.13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of February 28, 2013. Based on that review and evaluation, which included inquiries made to certain other employees of the Company, the chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that the Company’s current disclosure controls and procedures, as designed and implemented, are effective in ensuring that information relating to the Company required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, including ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. There were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that may have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

From time to time and in the ordinary course of its business, the Company is named as a defendant in legal proceedings related to various issues, including worker’s compensation claims, tort claims and contractual disputes. The Company is currently involved in certain legal proceedings, which have arisen in the ordinary course of the Company’s business. The Company is also aware of certain other potential claims, which could result in the commencement of legal proceedings. The Company carries insurance, which provides protection against certain types of claims. With respect to current litigation and potential claims of which the Company is aware, the Company’s management believes that (i) the Company has insurance protection to cover all or a portion of any judgments which may be rendered against the Company with respect to certain claims or actions and (ii) any judgments which may be entered against the Company and which may exceed such insurance coverage or which may arise in actions involving potential liabilities not covered by insurance policies are not likely to have a material adverse effect upon the Company, or its assets or operations.

The BCTGM has filed an unfair labor practices charge against the Company with the NLRB associated with the negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement and the lockout of union employees upon the expiration of the previous collective bargaining agreement. The Company intends to vigorously defend its position but cannot predict the ultimate outcome of this matter.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors.

For a detailed discussion of certain risk factors that could affect the Company’s operations, financial condition or results for future periods, see Item 1A, Risk factors, in the Company’s 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

An oversupply of sugar could reduce the price of sugar and our profitability.

Many factors can lead to an oversupply of sugar. Excess supply may result in a decline in domestic sugar prices. If the selling price of sugar decreases, our revenues will decrease which will result in a direct negative impact on our profitability.

Under the current terms of the NAFTA, sugar imported from Mexico may freely enter the U.S. market. These imports could oversupply the U.S. market and reduce the price of sugar.

The United States government has been engaged in regional and bilateral trade negotiations with countries that produce sugar. If the United States government enters into trade agreements with sugar producing countries, the amount of sugar in the domestic sugar market could increase.

Sugar prices have declined considerably in the last twelve months. This dramatic change in the market is due to excessive supply resulting from record 2012 crop production in the United States and Mexico, combined with unneeded world market imports authorized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2012.

While we cannot predict the extent or duration of this price decline, it is likely that sugar prices on the 2013 crop will be dramatically lower than recent years’ results, which will negatively impact our profitability.

The success or failure of our business is linked to certain government programs, regulations and legislation that may change in the future.

The nature and scope of future legislation and regulation affecting the sugar market and industry cannot be predicted. The current price supports and market protections in place for sugar may not continue in their present forms. If the price support programs were eliminated in their entirety, or if certain protections the federal government provides from foreign competitors were materially reduced, the amount of sugar we can sell, the amount of sugarbeets we can process and the price for which we can sell our sugar may be impacted, which could reduce the profitability of our business. If legislation or government programs change, we may not be able to adopt strategies that would allow us to compete effectively in a greatly changed domestic market for sugar and the adverse effects could negatively impact the desirability of growing sugarbeets for delivery to us for processing, our financial results, and our continued viability.

The Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill) enacted in May, 2008, contains several provisions related to the domestic sugar industry aimed at achieving balance and stability in the U.S. sugar market while minimizing the cost to the Federal government. The Farm Bill applies to the 2008 through 2012 crop years. Recent legislative action has extended the current Farm Bill so as to include the 2013 crop year.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

None

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

None

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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Exhibit Description

3.1		Restated Articles of Incorporation of American Crystal Sugar Company is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) from the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-83868), declared effective November 23, 1994.

3.2		Restated By-laws of American Crystal Sugar Company is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) from the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-11693), declared effective November 13, 1996.

4.1		Restated Articles of Incorporation of American Crystal Sugar Company is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) from the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-83868), declared effective November 23, 1994

4.2		Restated By-laws of American Crystal Sugar Company is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) from the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-11693), declared effective November 13, 1996.

10.1		Form of Operating Agreement between Registrant and ProGold Limited Liability Company is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(u) from the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-83868), declared effective November 23, 1994

10.2		Registrant’s Senior Note Purchase Agreement is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 1999 (File/Film No. 99764763) filed on November 26, 1999.

10.3		Registrant’s Senior Note Inter-creditor and Collateral Agency Agreement is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 1999 (File/Film No. 99764763) filed on November 26, 1999.

10.4		Registrant’s Senior Note Restated Mortgage and Security Agreement is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 1999 (File/Film No. 99764763) filed on November 26, 1999.

*10.5		Long Term Incentive Plan, dated June 23, 1999 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2000 (File/Film No. 775168) filed on November 22, 2000.

*10.6		Long Term Incentive Plan, dated August 24, 2005 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2005 (File/Film No. 051224287) filed on November 23, 2005.

*10.7		Employment Agreement dated March 21, 2007 between the Registrant and David A. Berg is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 from the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 2007 (File/Film No. 07767289) filed on April 16, 2007.

10.8		Growers’ Contract (5-year Agreement) for the crop years 2008 through 2012 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2007 (File/Film No. 071273808) filed on November 29, 2007.

10.9		Amended and Restated Uniform Member Sugar Marketing Agreement between the Registrant and United Sugars Corporation dated September 20, 2007 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2008 (File/Film No. 081215861) filed on November 26, 2008.

*10.10		Restated Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, dated December 5, 2008 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 from the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 2008 (File/Film No. 09525944) filed on January 14, 2009.

*10.11		Restated Board of Directors Deferred Compensation Plan, dated December 8, 2008 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 from the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 2008 (File/Film No. 09525944) filed on January 14, 2009.

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*10.12		First Amendment to 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan, dated December 20, 2006 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 from the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 2009 (File/Film No. 09747626) filed on April 14, 2009.

*10.13		Second Amendment to 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan, dated November 5, 2007 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 from the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 2009 (File/Film No. 09747626) filed on April 14, 2009.

*10.14		Third Amendment to 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan, dated December 11, 2008 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 from the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 2009 (File/Film No. 09747626) filed on April 14, 2009.

10.15		Amended and Restated Credit Agreement between the Registrant and CoBank, ACB dated July 30, 2009 is Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2009 (File/Film No. 091156997) filed on November 4, 2009.

10.16		Amended and Restated Uniform Member Marketing Agreement between the Registrant and Midwest Agri-Commodities Company dated September 1, 2009 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2009 (File/Film No. 091156997) filed on November 4, 2009.

10.17		Amended and Restated Member Control Agreement between Registrant and Golden Growers Cooperative dated September 1, 2009 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2009 (File/Film No. 091156997) filed on November 4, 2009.

10.18		First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement between the Registrant and CoBank, ACB dated July 30, 2010 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2010 (File/Film No. 101161560) filed on November 3, 2010.

*10.19		Fourth Amendment to 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan, dated August 1, 2010 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2010 (File/Film No. 101161560) filed on November 3, 2010.

10.20		Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement between the Registrant and CoBank, ACB dated November 4, 2010 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 from the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 2010 (File/Film No. 11528964) filed on January 14, 2011.

10.21		Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement between the Registrant and CoBank, ACB dated July 19, 2011 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2011 (File/Film No. 111224383) filed on November 23, 2011.

*10.22		Employment Agreement dated July 15, 2012 between the Registrant and Joseph J. Talley is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2012 (File/Film No. 121189319) filed on November 8, 2012.

*10.23		First amendment to the Restated Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, dated October 2, 2012 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2012 (File/Film No. 121189319) filed on November 8, 2012.

10.24		Growers’ Contract (5-year Agreement) for the crop years 2013 through 2017 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2012 (File/Film No. 121189319) filed on November 8, 2012.

10.25		Fourth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement between the Registrant and CoBank, ACB dated November 2, 2012 is incorporated by reference to

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		Exhibit 10.25 from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2012 (File/Film No. 121189319) filed on November 8, 2012.

Filed herewith electronically

31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)/15d-15(e) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)/15d-15(e) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

**101		The following materials from American Crystal Sugar Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended February 28, 2013, filed with the SEC on April 15, 2013, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets for at February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012 and August 31, 2012, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the six month and three-month periods ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the six month and three-month periods ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six month periods ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

*A management contract or compensatory plan required to be filed with this report.

** Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed part of a registration statement, prospectus or other document filed under the Securities Act of the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to such filings.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY
		(Registrant)


Date:	April 15, 2013		/s/ Teresa Warne
			Teresa Warne
			Corporate Controller,
			Chief Accounting Officer
			Duly Authorized Officer

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PART I	FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.	CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

	CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS	1

	CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS	3

	CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	4

	CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS	5

	NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	6

ITEM 2.	MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	15
ITEM 3.	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	21
ITEM 4.	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	21

PART II	OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	21
ITEM 1A.	RISK FACTORS	22
ITEM 2.	UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS	22
ITEM 3.	DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES	22
ITEM 4.	MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES	22
ITEM 5.	OTHER INFORMATION	23
ITEM 6.	EXHIBITS	24

SIGNATURES		26