8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): June 6, 2024

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The Andersons, Inc.

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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio	000-20557	34-1562374
(State of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1947 Briarfield Boulevard

Maumee, Ohio 43537

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(419) 893-5050

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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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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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class:	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common stock, $0.00 par value, $0.01 stated value	ANDE	The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

[☐] Emerging growth company

[☐] If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Item 8.01 Other Events

On June 6, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing the signing of a letter of intent to purchase an ownership interest in Skyland Grain, LLC. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this filing and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated June 6, 2024
104	Inline XBRL for the cover page of this Current Report on Form 8-K

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.

	The Andersons, Inc.
June 7, 2024	By:	/s/ Brian A. Valentine
		Brian A. Valentine
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

NEWS RELEASE

Contact:

Cheryl Vion-Hasenaur

Director, Corporate Communication

419-897-6743

cheryl_vion-hasenaur@andersonsinc.com

The Andersons, Inc. Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase an Ownership Interest

in Skyland Grain, LLC

MAUMEE, Ohio, June 6, 2024 – The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) and Skyland Grain, LLC have signed a non-binding letter of intent for The Andersons to purchase an ownership interest in Skyland, operating in South Central and Southwest Kansas, Northwest Oklahoma, Eastern Colorado, and Texas.

“Our two companies are aligned in our vision to serve our local producers and expanded customer base,” says Pete Goetzmann, Skyland’s chief executive officer. “This proposed transaction provides an opportunity to bring more value to our farmer-owners and to compete more effectively in the marketplace, while positioning us for the future through globally connected supply chains.”

The proposed transaction with Skyland aligns with other strategic investments for The Andersons in both their core grain and fertilizer businesses. Skyland’s asset footprint and strong grower relationships complement The Andersons robust portfolio of assets and capabilities.

“Better connecting the North American ag supply to producers and providing increased access to the best markets for their products helps them be more competitive and positions us as a partner in helping make their operations successful,” said The Andersons Chief Operating Officer Bill Krueger.

Under the terms of the letter of intent, The Andersons has been granted exclusivity while the parties work in good faith to negotiate a definitive agreement. Any definitive agreement would be subject to the completion of due diligence, approval of both The Andersons and Skyland’s board of directors, negotiation of documents, and any applicable (including regulatory) approvals. As a result, there can be no assurance that the parties will enter into a definitive agreement or that the proposed transaction will be completed.

About The Andersons, Inc.

The Andersons, Inc., named for 2024 to Forbes list of America's Most Successful Small Companies, Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies, and one of The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies by the Financial Times, is a diversified company rooted in agriculture that conducts business in the commodity merchandising, renewables, and nutrient & industrial sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, please visit www.andersonsinc.com.

About Skyland Grain, LLC

Skyland operates grain storage and handling facilities at 50 locations in Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas. It also operates three cotton gins, a full-service agronomy sales and service division, and a retail and wholesale fuel sales and delivery division. Skyland also owns a majority interest in Heartland Soil Services, LLC, a precision agronomy testing, data analysis, and consulting company with operations in five states.

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