The Andersons

Situation

The Andersons, Inc. (“the Company”) is a diversified agribusiness and retailing firm that operates in six segments of grain, ethanol, rail, plant nutrient, turf & specialty and retail.

The Company has grown from a grain storage and trading company in the 1940s into a publicly-traded firm serving the numerous needs of farmers.

The Company engaged an Amherst Partners (“Amherst”) professional to assist in providing financial advisory services in connection with financing the purchase of a grain elevator.

Solution

The Company successfully issued corporate debt and secured a grain elevator that was essential to operations and growth.

Results

An Amherst professional implemented a project plan to identify and execute financing that was most beneficial to the Company and their existing operations.

The Company’s success and reputation led to a successful debt issuance process; the business was able to secured the financing necessary to purchase the grain elevator.