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Subsequent Events | 12 Months Ended
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Subsequent Events [Text Block] | Subsequent Events On January 16, 2017, the Company acquired additional shares in Wilmar, increasing its ownership interest from 23.2% to 23.9% . On January 30, 2017, the Company announced the sale of its crop risk services businesses to Validus Holdings, a global group of insurance and reinsurance companies. The sale, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close in the first half of 2017. On February 1, 2017, the Company completed the acquisition of Crosswind Industries, Inc., an industry leader in the manufacture of contract and private label pet treats and foods, as well as specialty ingredients, for $81 million, subject to working capital adjustments.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business. + References No definition available. + Details
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