UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
 
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):
 
January 28, 2013

CHS Inc.

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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
Minnesota
0-50150
41-0251095
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)
  
 
 
5500 Cenex Drive, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
 
55077
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(Address of principal executive offices)
 
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(Zip Code)
 
 
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
 
651-355-6000
Not Applicable

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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
 
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[  ]  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b)
On January 28, 2013, David Kastelic notified CHS Inc. (the “Company”) that he intends to retire from his position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective September 3, 2013, concluding a 20-year career with the Company.

The Company has commenced a search for Mr. Kastelic's successor and plans for a seamless transition. The Company's search shall include the consideration of both internal and external candidates with the goal of filling the position by August 31, 2013, the end of the Company's fiscal year.

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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHS Inc.
  
 
 
 
 
January 29, 2013
 
By:
 
/s/ Carl M. Casale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Name: Carl M. Casale
 
 
 
 
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer