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The Andersons, Inc. announces the following Webcast:

  What:     The Andersons, Inc. 2002 Fourth Quarter and Year End
            Earnings Webcast

  When:     Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. ET

  Where:    http://www.andersonsinc.com/ or
            http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz372929469gf12.html

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

  Contact:  Gary Smith, VP Finance & Treasurer, 419-891-6417,
            gary_smith@andersonsinc.com

If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived on the Web site 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 www.andersonsinc.com .

(Minimum Requirements to listen to broadcast: The Windows Media Player software, downloadable free from http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/EN/default.asp and at least a 28.8Kbps connection to the Internet. If you experience problems listening to the broadcast, send an email to webcastsupport@tfprn.com .)

SOURCE: The Andersons, Inc.