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The Andersons, Inc. announces the following Webcast:

  What:     The Andersons, Inc. 2nd Quarter Earnings Webcast

  When:     Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. EDT

  Where:    http://www.andersonsinc.com/ or
            http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz362313281gf12.html

  How:      Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the
            address above.

  Contact:  Gary Smith, Vice President Finance and Treasurer, 419-891-6417

If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived on the Web site http://www.andersonsinc.com/ . To access the replay, click on financial information.

The Andersons, Inc. is a respected leader and prominent player in grain merchandising and wholesale fertilizer distribution in the eastern Corn Belt. Its strong position in this basic business has allowed the company to diversify into other agribusiness operations, railcar leasing, turf care product manufacturing and distribution, and general merchandise retailing. The company has been in operation since 1947.

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

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SOURCE: The Andersons, Inc.