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NEWS RELEASE

         
Contact: Nicholas C. Conrad
VP, Finance & Treasurer
  Date:

  August 3, 2011

Phone: 419-891-6415

E-mail: nick—conrad@andersonsinc.com

THE ANDERSONS, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
Second Quarter Earnings of $2.42 per Diluted Share
The Grain & Ethanol and Plant Nutrient Groups Lead Earning Results

MAUMEE, OHIO, August 3, 2011—The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE), today announced second quarter net income attributable to the company of $45.2 million, or $2.42 per diluted share, on revenues of $1.3 billion. In the same three month period of 2010, the company reported results of $25.2 million, or $1.36 per diluted share, on revenues of $811 million. During the first six months of 2011, the company earned a record $62.5 million, or $3.34 per diluted share. In the first half of 2010, The Andersons reported results of $37.4 million, or $2.02 per diluted share. The revenue for the first six months of 2011 and 2010 were $2.3 billion and $1.5 billion, respectively. It is important to remember that revenues in commodity-based businesses do not serve as good predictors of income or economic performance.

The Grain Division led the company’s second quarter income with its record results. The Plant Nutrient Group also had highly favorable results. Higher than usual space income in the grain markets, particularly wheat, along with favorable fundamentals in other areas of the agricultural sector impacted the second quarter results.

The Grain & Ethanol Group reported record second quarter operating income of $45.3 million, which was more than double its year earlier result of $19.6 million. The group had record operating income through June of $64.0 million this year, in comparison to first half 2010 operating income of $40.3 million.

The Grain Division reported record operating income of $36.5 million in the second quarter of 2011 and $13.4 million for the same period last year. The division benefited from continued strong space income as a result of significant basis gains that were realized earlier in the year than is typical, and good second quarter earnings from its investment in Lansing Trade Group. Revenues for the Grain Division were $797 million and $361 million for the second quarter of 2011 and 2010, respectively. Revenues increased significantly due primarily to higher grain prices. The Grain Division’s operating income for the first six months of the year was $51.6 million on revenues of $1.4 billion. Last year, its first half operating income was $25.6 million on revenues of $763 million.

The Ethanol Division earned an operating income of $8.8 million in the second quarter. This compares to $6.2 million earned during the same period of the prior year. The higher income is the result of an increase in the company’s earnings from its investments in its three ethanol limited liability company affiliates. Total revenues for the quarter were $165 million. In comparison, the division’s revenues for the same period last year were $113 million. Revenues increased primarily due to higher ethanol prices. The Ethanol Division’s operating income through June was $12.4 million on revenues of $297 million. In the prior year, its first half operating income was $14.8 million on revenues of $232 million.

The Plant Nutrient Group achieved operating income of $24.1 million during the second quarter of 2011, on revenues of $260 million. In the same three month period of 2010, the group had an operating income of $19.0 million on revenues of $228 million. This improved performance was due primarily to an increase in margin, as volume declined year over year. Margins were strong primarily as a result of nutrient price appreciation attributable to strong world demand and to a lesser extent due to a favorable product mix that included more value added products. The group’s first half 2011 operating income was $29.2 million on $383 million of revenues. Last year, the operating income through the first six months was $19.7 million on revenues of $332 million. Increased revenues this year are due to higher selling prices.

The Rail Group had an operating income of $2.8 million in the second quarter on revenues of $30 million. In the same three month period of 2010, the group earned $0.1 million and revenues were $24 million. This quarter, the group recognized $2.3 million in gains on sales of railcars and related leases, whereas last year a gain of $1.7 million was recorded. Gross profit from the leasing business was also higher. The average utilization rate for the quarter was 85 percent in comparison to 71 percent for the same period last year. The group’s first half operating income this year was $6.3 million on $58 million of revenues. In 2010, operating income through June was $1.1 million and revenues were $50 million. These results included gains on sales of railcars and related leases of $7.1 million and $4.3 million in 2011 and 2010, respectively.

The Turf & Specialty Group had an operating income of $1.8 million in the second quarter this year on $42 million of revenues. Last year, the group reported operating income of $2.5 million on $41 million of revenues for the same period. Turf products tonnage decreased slightly, and gross profit per ton declined due to higher input costs. Through the first half of 2011, the group’s operating income was $5.1 million, which is similar to the prior year’s result. The group’s revenues for 2011 and 2010 through June were $89 million and $83 million, respectively.

The Retail Group had an operating income of $1.9 million during the second quarter of 2011 on revenues of $45 million. During the same period of the prior year, the group had an operating income of $2.1 million and revenues were $44 million. Through the first six months, the group lost $0.8 million and revenues were $77 million. Last year through June, the group lost $0.7 million on revenues of $74 million.

“We are pleased to be able to report record year to date earnings. While we have always mentioned that our second and fourth quarters are strong for us, these second quarter results were unusually strong due to the significant and accelerated grain basis income,” CEO Mike Anderson stated. “The investments made in our agricultural businesses over the last several years are benefitting from a positive agricultural environment. I am particularly proud of the Grain Division’s record results this year as well as PNG’s strong second quarter results in the face of a delayed spring planting season. It is also worth noting that the environment in the Rail industry has improved and we believe the worst is behind us,” added Mr. Anderson.

The company will host a webcast on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. ET, to discuss its performance. This can be accessed under the heading “Investor” on its website at www.andersonsinc.com.

The Andersons, Inc. is a diversified company with interests in the grain, ethanol and plant nutrient sectors of U.S. agriculture, as well as in railcar leasing and repair, turf products, and general merchandise retail. Founded in Maumee, Ohio, in 1947, the company now has operations across the United States, in Puerto Rico, and has rail equipment leasing interests in Canada and Mexico.

This release contains forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Without limitation, these risks include economic, weather and regulatory conditions, competition, and the risk factors set forth from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company believes that the assumptions upon which the financial information and its forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these assumptions will prove to be correct.

The Andersons, Inc. is located on the Internet at www.andersonsinc.com

FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW . . .

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The Andersons, Inc.                
Consolidated Statements of Income                
(Unaudited)                
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    June 30   June 30
(in thousands, except per share data)   2011   2010   2011   2010
 
                               
Sales and merchandising revenues
  $ 1,338,167     $ 810,999     $ 2,339,841     $ 1,532,997  
Cost of sales and merchandising revenues
    1,215,395       723,445       2,138,384       1,386,893  
 
                               
Gross profit
    122,772       87,554       201,457       146,104  
 
                               
Operating, administrative and general expenses
    57,730       51,107       111,437       96,510  
Interest expense
    7,562       4,663       14,898       9,298  
Other income:
                               
Equity in earnings of affiliates
    12,512       6,667       19,758       16,572  
Other income, net
    2,018       1,881       4,324       5,535  
 
                               
Income before income taxes
    72,010       40,332       99,204       62,403  
Income tax provision
    25,975       14,553       35,781       23,968  
 
                               
Net income
    46,035       25,779       63,423       38,435  
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest
    (817 )     (610 )     (939 )     (1,001 )
 
                               
Net income attributable to The Andersons, Inc.
  $ 45,218     $ 25,169     $ 62,484     $ 37,434  
 
                               
 
                               
Per common share:
                               
Basic earnings attributable to The Andersons, Inc. common shareholders
  $ 2.44     $ 1.37     $ 3.37     $ 2.04  
 
                               
Diluted earnings attributable to The Andersons, Inc. common shareholders
  $ 2.42     $ 1.36     $ 3.34     $ 2.02  
 
                               
Dividends paid
  $ 0.1100     $ 0.0900     $ 0.2200     $ 0.1775  
 
                               
 
                               
                         
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
 
    June 30,   December 31,   June 30,
(in thousands)   2011   2010   2010
 
                       
Assets
                       
Current assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 18,616     $ 29,219     $ 204,317  
Restricted cash
    12,572       12,134       3,548  
Accounts receivable, net
    240,254       152,227       132,701  
Inventories
    469,551       647,189       237,994  
Commodity derivative assets — current
    187,438       246,475       21,534  
Other current assets
    48,577       51,314       32,176  
 
                       
Total current assets
    977,008       1,138,558       632,270  
 
                       
Investments and other assets
    226,498       223,204       209,290  
Commodity derivative assets — noncurrent
    8,560       18,113       389  
Railcar assets leased to others, net
    178,141       168,483       169,331  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    153,642       151,032       144,165  
Total assets
  $ 1,543,849     $ 1,699,390     $ 1,155,445  
 
                       
 
                       
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
                       
Current liabilities:
                       
Borrowings under short-term line of credit
  $ 194,200     $ 241,100     $ -  
Commodity derivative liabilities — current
    24,289       57,621       54,918  
Other current liabilities
    405,772       538,022       278,051  
 
                       
Total current liabilities
    624,261       836,743       332,969  
 
                       
Deferred items and other long-term liabilities
    132,630       117,984       95,268  
Commodity derivative liabilities — noncurrent
    1,850       3,279       2,911  
Long-term debt, less current maturities
    260,645       276,825       281,740  
Shareholders’ equity
    524,463       464,559       442,557  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 1,543,849     $ 1,699,390     $ 1,155,445  
 
                       
                                                                 
Segment Data
       
 
                                                               
 
                          Plant   Turf &                        
 
  Grain   Ethanol   Rail   Nutrient   Specialty   Retail   Other   Total
 
                                                               
Quarter ended June 30, 2011
                                                       
Revenues from external customers
  $ 797,130     $ 164,704     $ 29,501     $ 259,823     $ 41,551     $ 45,458     $     $ 1,338,167  
 
                                                               
Gross Profit
    51,480       4,829       6,415       39,251       6,968       13,829             122,772  
 
                                                               
Equity in earnings of affiliates
    5,428       7,082             2                         12,512  
 
                                                               
Other income, net
    522       37       841       134       259       144       81       2,018  
 
                                                               
Income (loss) before income taxes
    36,541       9,647       2,763       24,077       1,778       1,877       (4,673 )     72,010  
 
                                                               
Income attributable to the noncontrolling interest
          (817 )                                   (817 )
 
                                                               
Operating income (loss) (a)
  $ 36,541     $ 8,830     $ 2,763     $ 24,077     $ 1,778     $ 1,877     $ (4,673 )   $ 71,193  
 
                                                               
Quarter ended June 30, 2010
                                                       
Revenues from external customers
  $ 360,635     $ 113,045     $ 23,635     $ 228,404     $ 41,182     $ 44,098     $     $ 810,999  
 
                                                               
Gross Profit
    25,679       4,394       4,351       31,563       8,032       13,535             87,554  
 
                                                               
Equity in earnings of affiliates
    2,272       4,393             2                         6,667  
 
                                                               
Other income (loss), net
    605       19       499       302       377       157       (78 )     1,881  
 
                                                               
Income (loss) before income taxes
    13,373       6,859       114       19,017       2,486       2,078       (3,595 )     40,332  
 
                                                               
Income attributable to the noncontrolling interest
          (610 )                                   (610 )
 
                                                               
Operating income (loss) (a)
  $ 13,373     $ 6,249     $ 114     $ 19,017     $ 2,486     $ 2,078     $ (3,595 )   $ 39,722  
 
                                                               
 
                                                               
 
                          Plant   Turf &                        
 
  Grain   Ethanol   Rail   Nutrient   Specialty   Retail   Other   Total
 
                                                               
Six months ended June 30, 2011
                                                       
Revenues from external customers
  $ 1,435,097     $ 297,452     $ 58,411     $ 383,472     $ 88,821     $ 76,588     $     $ 2,339,841  
 
                                                               
Gross Profit
    82,772       9,294       13,532       57,335       15,744       22,780             201,457  
 
                                                               
Equity in earnings of affiliates
    11,658       8,096             4                         19,758  
 
                                                               
Other income, net
    1,102       95       1,594       259       549       300       425       4,324  
 
                                                               
Income (loss) before income taxes
    51,642       13,340       6,309       29,191       5,056       (787 )     (5,547 )     99,204  
 
                                                               
Income attributable to the noncontrolling interest
          (939 )                                   (939 )
 
                                                               
Operating income (loss)
  $ 51,642     $ 12,401     $ 6,309     $ 29,191     $ 5,056     $ (787 )   $ (5,547 )   $ 98,265  
 
                                                               
Six months ended June 30, 2010
                                                       
Revenues from external customers
  $ 763,003     $ 231,566     $ 50,325     $ 331,562     $ 82,815     $ 73,726     $     $ 1,532,997  
 
                                                               
Gross Profit
    47,879       8,127       8,353       43,559       16,472       21,714             146,104  
 
                                                               
Equity in earnings of affiliates
    5,331       11,237             4                         16,572  
 
                                                               
Other income, net
    1,254       43       2,308       633       794       276       227       5,535  
 
                                                               
Income (loss) before income taxes
    25,571       15,768       1,140       19,736       5,150       (749 )     (4,213 )     62,403  
 
                                                               
Income attributable to the noncontrolling interest
    (1,001 )                                             (1,001 )
 
                                                               
Operating income (loss)
  $ 25,571     $ 14,767     $ 1,140     $ 19,736     $ 5,150     $ (749 )   $ (4,213 )   $ 61,402  
 
                                                               
 
                                                               
(a) Operating income (loss) for each Group is defined as net sales and merchandising revenues plus identifiable other income less all identifiable operating expenses, including interest expense for carrying working capital and long-term assets and is reported net of the noncontrolling interest share of (income) loss.
       

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