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Related Party Transactions [Abstract] |
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16. | RELATED PARTIES
During fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017, One Earth and NuGen purchased approximately $171.5 million, $176.8 million and $154.5 million, respectively, of corn (and other supplies) from minority equity investors. The Company had amounts payable to related parties for corn purchases of approximately $0.7 million and $1.9 million at January 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. During fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017, the Company recognized commission expense of approximately ($0.7) million, $0.8 million and $1.8 million, respectively, payable to the minority investor in the refined coal entity. The commission expense is associated with the refined coal acquisition. The Company had accrued liabilities related to the commission expense of approximately $0.5 million and approximately $1.6 million at January 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. During fiscal years 2019 and 2018, the Company received approximately $0.3 million and approximately $0.5 million, respectively, in capital contributions from the minority investor in the refined coal entity.

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