The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) is a diversified company rooted in agriculture that conducts business in the commodity trading, ethanol, plant nutrient and rail sectors. The company is known for growing enduring relationships through extraordinary service, a deep knowledge of the market and a knack for finding new ways to add value. Founded by Harold Anderson and his family in 1947 in Maumee, Ohio, and privately owned until 1996, the premise of the original organization was to make it as easy as possible for regional farmers to take their grain to market. The business model of serving others is the foundation on which the company was built. Today, The Andersons’ more than 2,400 employees conduct business from over 130 locations and continue to be committed to providing extraordinary service with the utmost integrity.