# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000821026
**File Stem:** 0001445546-25-004756
**Filing Date:** 2025-7
**Character Count:** 15159
**Document Hash:** 19dc497e5f1617f3fc46f04e27b51112
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001445546-25-004756.hdr.sgml**: 20250716

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001445546-25-004756

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SCHEDULE 13G

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250716

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250716

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Andersons, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000821026
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** WHOLESALE-FARM PRODUCT RAW MATERIALS [5150]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 341562374
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** OH
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13G
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-50171
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251126638

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1947 BRIARFIELD BOULEVARD
- **CITY:** MAUMEE
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43537
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (419)893-5050

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1947 BRIARFIELD BOULEVARD
- **CITY:** MAUMEE
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43537

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** ANDERSONS INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19960117

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** ANDERSONS MANAGEMENT CORP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19931119
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS LP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001184765

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** IL

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13G

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 12O EAST LIBERTY DRIVE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 400
- **CITY:** WHEATON
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60187
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 630-765-8000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 12O EAST LIBERTY DRIVE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 400
- **CITY:** WHEATON
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60187

## Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

#### Exhibit 99.1 - Joint Filing Agreement
The undersigned hereby agree that they are filing this statement jointly pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1). Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of such Schedule 13G and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such person contained therein; but none of them is responsible for the completeness or accuracy of the information concerning the other persons making the filing, unless such person knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate.

In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing with each other on behalf of each of them of such a statement on Schedule 13G and any amendments thereto with respect to the equity securities (as defined in Rule 13d-1(i)) of the issuer, beneficially owned by each of them. This Joint Filing Agreement shall be included as an exhibit to such Schedule 13G and any amendments thereto.

Date: July 16, 2025

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| First Trust Portfolios L.P.,<br>First Trust Advisors L.P. and<br>The Charger Corporation | First Trust Portfolios L.P.,<br>First Trust Advisors L.P. and<br>The Charger Corporation |
| By: | /s/ James M. Dykas |
| Name: | James M. Dykas |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer of First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors L.P., and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of The Charger Corporation |

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### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## SCHEDULE 13G

### Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

**Issuer:** The Andersons, Inc.

**Title of Class of Securities:** Common

**CUSIP Number:** 034164103

**Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement:** 06/30/2025

**Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:**

- [x] Rule 13d-1(b)

- [ ] Rule 13d-1(c)

- [ ] Rule 13d-1(d)

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| 1. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>First Trust Portfolios L.P. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>First Trust Portfolios L.P. |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
| 3. | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only |
| 4. | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>IL | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>IL |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 5. | Sole Voting Power<br>0.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 6. | Shared Voting Power<br>0.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 7. | Sole Dispositive Power<br>0.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 8. | Shared Dispositive Power<br>69799.00 |
| 9. | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>1890333.00 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>1890333.00 |
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] |
| 11. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>5.53% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>5.53% |
| 12. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>BD | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>BD |

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| 1. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>First Trust Advisors L.P. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>First Trust Advisors L.P. |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
| 3. | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only |
| 4. | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>IL | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>IL |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 5. | Sole Voting Power<br>0.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 6. | Shared Voting Power<br>1820534.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 7. | Sole Dispositive Power<br>0.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 8. | Shared Dispositive Power<br>1890333.00 |
| 9. | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>1890333.00 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>1890333.00 |
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] |
| 11. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>5.53% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>5.53% |
| 12. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>IA | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>IA |

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| 1. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>The Charger Corporation | Names of Reporting Persons<br>The Charger Corporation |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
| 3. | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only |
| 4. | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>IL | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>IL |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 5. | Sole Voting Power<br>0.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 6. | Shared Voting Power<br>1820534.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 7. | Sole Dispositive Power<br>0.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 8. | Shared Dispositive Power<br>1890333.00 |
| 9. | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>1890333.00 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>1890333.00 |
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] |
| 11. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>5.53% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>5.53% |
| 12. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>HC | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>HC |

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**Item 1(a). Name of Issuer:**
The Andersons, Inc.

**Item 1(b). Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:**
Attn: Legal Department, 1947 Briarfield Boulevard, Maumee, OH 43537, USA

**Item 2(a). Name of Person Filing:**
First Trust Portfolios L.P.
First Trust Advisors L.P.
The Charger Corporation

**Item 2(b). Address of Principal Business Office:**
120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois 60187

**Item 2(c). Citizenship:**
Illinois, USA

**Item 2(d). Title of Class of Securities:**
Common

**Item 2(e). CUSIP Number:**
034164103

**Item 3. If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:**

(a) [x] Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o).

(b) [ ] Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

(c) [ ] Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

(d) [ ] Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8).

(e) [x] An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);

(f) [ ] An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);

(g) [x] A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);

(h) [ ] A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);

(i) [ ] A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);

(j) [ ] A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), if filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:

(k) [ ] Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).

**Item 4. Ownership:**

**(a) Amount beneficially owned:**

1,890,333

**(b) Percent of class:**

5.53

**(c) Number of shares as to which the person has:**

**(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:**

0

**(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:**

1,820,534

**(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:**

0

**(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:**

1,890,333

**Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.**

[x] If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following.

**Item 6. Ownership of More than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.**

This Schedule 13G filing is jointly filed by The Charger Corporation, First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors L.P. pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1). The Charger Corporation is the General Partner of both First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors L.P. First Trust Portfolios L.P. acts as sponsor of certain unit investment trusts which hold shares of the issuer. The total number of shares of the issuer held by these unit investment trusts is set forth in Row (8) above with respect to First Trust Portfolios L.P. No individual unit investment trust sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P. holds more than 3% of any registered investment company issuer's shares. First Trust Advisors L.P., an affiliate of First Trust Portfolios L.P., acts as portfolio supervisor of the unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P., certain of which hold shares of the issuer. Neither First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P. nor The Charger Corporation have the power to vote the shares of the issuer held by these unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P. These shares are voted by the trustee of such unit investment trusts so as to insure that the shares are ordinarily voted as closely as possible in the same manner and in the same general proportion as are the shares held by owners other than such unit investment trusts. Subject to the requirements of Rule 12d1-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and as further explained in the Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust and related Trust Agreements of the unit investment trusts, First Trust Portfolios L.P., on behalf of the unit investment trusts, may enter into an agreement with a deposited fund which may permit the shares of such fund to be voted in the best interest of unit holders at the discretion of First Trust Portfolios L.P. The difference, if any, between the aggregate amount of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person, as set forth in Row (9) above, and the number of shares of the issuer held by the unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P. represents shares of the issuer which are either held in other registered investment companies, pooled investment vehicles and/or separately managed accounts for which First Trust Advisors L.P. serves as investment advisor and/or investment sub-advisor. Each of First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P. and The Charger Corporation disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of the issuer identified in this filing.

**Item 7. Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary**

See Item 6.

**Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group**

Not Applicable

**Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group**

Not Applicable

**Item 10. Certification:**

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

### SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**First Trust Portfolios L.P.**

**Date:** 07/16/2025

**By:** /s/ James M. Dykas

**Name & Title:** James M. Dykas, Chief Financial Officer

**First Trust Advisors L.P.**

**Date:** 07/16/2025

**By:** /s/ James M. Dykas

**Name & Title:** James M. Dykas, Chief Financial Officer

**The Charger Corporation**

**Date:** 07/16/2025

**By:** /s/ James M. Dykas

**Name & Title:** James M. Dykas, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer