CHS INC | 2013 | FY | 3


Related party transactions with equity investees for the years ended August 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively and balances as of August 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively are as follows:
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Sales
$
2,963,468

 
$
2,185,348

 
$
3,004,303

Purchases
1,535,176

 
1,143,285

 
1,461,391


 
2013
 
2012
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Receivables
$
25,159

 
$
51,716

Payables
31,485

 
60,659


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