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<tr><td><b>Comment Number: </b></td><td>546346-00001</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Received: </b></td><td>1/14/2010 3:38:43 PM</td></tr>

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<tr><td><b>Commenter: </b></td><td>Jim Chapman</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>State: </b></td><td>Outside the United States</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Agency: </b></td><td>Federal Trade Commission</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Rule: </b></td><td>In the Matter of Agrium Inc., a corporation; Docket No. C-4277; FTC File No. 091 0068; Proposed Consent Agreement </td></tr>

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<hr><P><b>Comments:</b></p>As a shareholder in both companies, I believe that if Agrium meets the necessary requirements, this acquisition should proceed as it appears to be a "good deal" for all shareholders.

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