GREAT AMERICAN MANAGEMENT & INVESTMENT INC
8-K, 1995-11-21
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                                  FORM 8-K
                                      
                                      
                     SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                           Washington, D.C. 20549
                                      
                                      
     Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)  November 13, 1995
                                      
                                      
               CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
                   OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                                      
                                      
                       Commission file number: 0-5256
                                      
                                      
               GREAT AMERICAN MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT, INC.
           (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
                                      
                   Delaware                        58-1351398
        (State or Other Jurisdiction of         (I.R.S. Employer
        Incorporation or Organization)         Identification No.)
                                      
                                      
                                      
                          Two North Riverside Plaza
                           Chicago, Illinois 60606
                  (Address of Principal Executive Offices)
                                      
                                      
                               (312) 648-5656
            (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
                                      
                                      
                               Not Applicable
 (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
                                   report)


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ITEM 5.  OTHER EVENTS

On November 13, 1995, the Vigoro Corporation ("Vigoro"), of which Great
American Management and Investment, Inc. (the "Company") owns approximately
4,069,000 common shares or 20.5%, issued a press release announcing the
signing of an Agreement and Plan of Merger ("Merger Agreement") with IMC
Global Inc. ("IMC").  Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the stockholders of
Vigoro will receive 0.8 shares of IMC common stock for each share of Vigoro
common stock subject to possible adjustment based on changes in IMC's stock
price.  The Company has entered into a voting agreement with IMC pursuant to
which it has agreed to vote its Vigoro shares in favor of the Merger
Agreement.

The press release describing the Merger Agreement and the voting agreement
are attached as exhibits hereto.


ITEM 7.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

     (c)  Exhibits

        99.1   Press Release issued jointly by The Vigoro Corporation and IMC
               Global Inc. on November 13, 1995

        99.2   Voting Agreement dated November 13, 1995 between IMC Global
               Inc. and the Company.

 
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                                 SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                                   GREAT AMERICAN MANAGEMENT AND
                                   INVESTMENT, INC.




                                   By:  /s/  Sam A. Cottone
                                        -------------------

                                        Sam A. Cottone
                                        Senior Vice President, Chief
                                        Financial Officer and
                                        Treasurer




Dated:  November 21, 1995

   



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                             Exhibit 99.1



                   IMC GLOBAL INC., THE VIGORO CORPORATION
                               AGREE TO MERGE
                                      
     CHICAGO, Nov. 13, 1995 --  IMC Global Inc. (NYSE:IGL) and The Vigoro
Corporation (NYSE:VGR) announced today they have signed a definitive
agreement for a merger which will create a leading supplier of crop nutrients
serving the global agriculture industry and having complementary retail
distribution capabilities.  The new company will retain the IMC Global name
and be headquartered in the Chicago area.

     Under terms of the agreement, each Vigoro shareholder will receive 0.8
shares of IMC stock, assuming IMC's stock price remains between $61.875 and
$80.00.  IMC's closing price on November 10 was $74.625.  The 0.8 ratio is
subject to proportional adjustment down to 0.75 so that the maximum exchange
value for Vigoro stock will remain at $64.00 if IMC stock trades between
$80.00 and $85.333.  Similarly, the ratio will adjust proportionately up to
0.85 so that the minimum exchange value for Vigoro stock will remain at
$49.50 if IMC stock trades between $58.235 and $61.875.  The exchange ratios
and per share amounts will be adjusted to reflect IMC's previously announced
2-for-1 stock split.

     The transaction, which will be a tax-free exchange and be accounted for
as a pooling-of-interests, has been approved by the boards of directors of
both companies, is subject to approval by the shareholders of both companies
and necessary regulatory approvals.  The merger is expected to be completed
in early 1996.

     Vigoro has granted IMC an option to acquire 19.9 percent of its stock
upon the occurrence of certain events.  Great American Management and
Investment, Inc. (NASDAQ:GAMI), Vigoro's largest shareholder, has agreed to
vote the approximately 20 percent of Vigoro's shares owned by it in favor of
the merger.

     If IMC stock trades above $85.333, IMC can reassess completion of the
merger or consummate the merger at a 0.75 exchange ratio.  Similarly, if IMC
stock trades below $58.235, Vigoro can reassess completion of the merger or
consummate the merger at a 0.85 exchange ratio.

     "This strategic merger will further our objective of better serving the
growing world market for our products," said Wendell F. Bueche, chairman and
chief executive officer of IMC.  "The strength derived by the combination of
these complementary companies will allow the new company to compete more
effectively in the global crop nutrient marketplace, with the new IMC as the
most efficient producer of potash and concentrated phosphates."

     "This is a very meaningful day for my partner, Jay Proops, and me as co-
founders of Vigoro," said Joseph P. Sullivan, chairman of Vigoro.  "This
merger will allow us to reach the goal we set 11 years ago to build a company
which will provide our customers with the best possible products and services
while becoming the low-cost producer and distributor.

     "Now we have teamed with a company that shares similar values and
objectives globally," Sullivan added.  "As I begin the process of moving into
a new phase of my life, I am confident that the legacy of Vigoro will be
enhanced by this vibrant new relationship and that our shareholders,
customers and employees will be well-served."

     Wendell F. Bueche will be chairman and chief executive officer of the
combined company.  Joseph P. Sullivan will become chairman of the executive
committee of the combined companies' board of directors, with responsibility
for board oversight of the merger.

     James D. Speir will remain a director of IMC and will be president of a
group composed of IMC-Agrico Company, the Rainbow Division and the Animal
Feed Ingredient Division.  Robert E. Fowler, Jr.  will become president of a
group composed of the combined companies' potash assets, the FARMARKET(R)
retail network and the Consumer and Professional Products Group.

     In addition to Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Fowler and Rod Dammeyer, president and
chief executive officer of Great American Management and Investment, Inc.,
will be named to the board of the combined company, together with an
additional member of Vigoro's current board, to be selected later.

     Through its IMC-Agrico joint venture, IMC produces phosphate-based crop
nutrients and animal feed ingredients at six production facilities in Florida
and Louisiana.  IMC also owns and operates two potash mines and refineries in
Saskatchewan, Canada, and one mine and processing facility in New Mexico.

     Vigoro produces potash at two mines in Saskatchewan and a mine in
Michigan, as well as nitrogen products at two U.S. facilities.  It also sells
crop nutrients and agricultural products and services at 200 FARMARKET(R)
retail stores primarily located in the Midwestern U.S., and manufactures and
distributes branded products for consumer and professional use.  Vigoro is
the recognized expert in solution mining, an innovative technology used by
the company at two of its potash operations.

     The companies expect to be able to realize meaningful cost savings in
various areas, including logistics and distribution and through the sharing
of mining expertise, as well as the integration of overlapping administrative
functions.

     "This is clearly an exciting day for both organizations as we create one
of the world's leading providers of agricultural crop nutrients," said James
D. Speir, president and chief operating officer of IMC.  "The acknowledged
world leader in solution mining is combining with the pioneer of shaft potash
mining in Saskatchewan.  The combination of a full line of crop nutrient
products, enhanced logistical flexibility and technological expertise
presents us with significant opportunities to serve our customers better."

     "As a result of this merger, we are creating a stronger and more
effective competitor, much better positioned for sustained growth in a
challenging world market," said Robert E. Fowler, Jr., president and chief
executive officer of Vigoro.  "We will provide more value to our customers
and be better able to serve their needs quickly and fully.  The new company
will have a much broader platform for expanding its non-agricultural potash
sales, industrial products, and innovative new specialty technologies."
                                      
     IMC is headquartered in Northbrook, IL and had fiscal 1995 revenues of
more than $1.9 billion.  Vigoro is headquartered in Chicago and posted
calendar 1994 revenues of over $800 million.
                                      
     For further information, contact:

     IMC Global Inc.:         Financial, Peter Hong  708-205-4820
                              Media, Thomas C. Pasztor  708-205-4801
                              on issue date 312-329-7530

     The Vigoro Corporation   David A. Prichard  312-819-2370
                              on issue date 312-329-7530




                                                                 Exhibit 99.2


                              VOTING AGREEMENT
                                      
                                      
     VOTING AGREEMENT, dated as of November 13, 1995, by and among IMC Global
Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Parent"), on the one hand, and Great American
Management and Investment, Inc., in its capacity as stockholder
("Stockholder") of The Vigoro Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the
"Company"), on the other hand (this "Agreement");

     WHEREAS, concurrently herewith, Parent, Bull Merger Company, a Delaware
corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, and the Company are
entering into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement";
capitalized terms used without definition herein having the meanings ascribed
thereto in the Merger Agreement);

     WHEREAS, concurrently herewith, Parent and the Company are entering into
a Stock Option Agreement (the "Stock Option Agreement");

     WHEREAS, Stockholder is as of the date hereof the beneficial owner of
Company Common Shares (collectively, the "Shares");

     WHEREAS, approval of the Merger Agreement by the Company's stockholders
is a condition to the consummation of the Merger;

     WHEREAS, as a condition to its entering into the Merger Agreement,
Parent has required that Stockholder agree, and Stockholder has agreed, to
enter into this Agreement; and

     WHEREAS, Stockholder has been informed that the Board of Directors of
the Company has approved the Merger Agreement.

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual
covenants and agreements set forth herein, the parties hereto agree as
follows:

     Section 1.   Agreement to Vote, Restrictions on Dispositions, Etc.

          a.   Stockholder hereby agrees to attend the Company Stockholder
      Meeting, in person or by proxy, and to vote (or cause to be voted) all
      Shares, and any other voting securities of the Company, owned by
      Stockholder whether issued heretofore or hereafter, that such person
      owns or has the right to vote, for approval and adoption of the Merger
      Agreement (as amended from time to time) and the Merger, and the
      transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, such agreement to
      vote to apply also to any adjournment of the Company Stockholder
      Meeting.  Stockholder agrees not to grant any proxies or enter into
      any voting agreement or arrangement inconsistent with this Agreement
      or the Limited Irrevocable Proxy of even date herewith executed by
      Stockholder in favor of Parent ("Irrevocable Proxy").
       
          b.   Stockholder hereby agrees that, without the prior written
      consent of Parent, Stockholder shall not, directly or indirectly,
      sell, offer to sell, grant any option for the sale of or otherwise
      transfer or dispose of, or enter into any agreement to sell, any
      Shares and any other voting securities of the Company that Stockholder
      owns beneficially or otherwise.  Stockholder agrees that Parent may
      instruct the Company to enter stop transfer orders with the transfer
      agent(s) and the registrar(s) of the Company Common Shares against
      the transfer of Shares and any other voting securities of the Company
      that Stockholder owns beneficially or otherwise.  If requested by
      Parent, Stockholder agrees to surrender to the transfer agent(s) and
      registrar(s) of the Company Common Shares certificates representing
      Company Common Shares registered in the name of Stockholder, in
      exchange for certificates representing Company Common Shares
      containing a legend to the effect of the following:
       
             The shares represented by this certificate are subject to
          restrictions on transfer and disposition as set forth in the
          Voting Agreement dated as of November 13, 1995 among IMC
          Global Inc., a Delaware corporation, and Great American
          Management and Investment, Inc.  A copy of such agreement may
          be obtained from the Secretary of the Company.
           
             Upon the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section
          6, Stockholder shall have the right to unilaterally instruct
          the transfer agent(s) and registrar(s) of the Company Common
          Shares to deliver to the Stockholder certificates representing
          Company Common Shares registered in the name of the
          Stockholder and not bearing the foregoing legend in exchange
          for certificates representing Company Common Shares registered
          in the name of the Stockholder and bearing such legend.
           
          c.   Stockholder agrees to vote (or cause to be voted) all Shares,
      and any other voting securities of the Company, owned by Stockholder
      whether issued heretofore or hereafter, that such person owns or has
      the right to vote, (i) against any recapitalization, merger,
      consolidation, sale of assets or other business combination or similar
      transaction involving the Company or any of its Subsidiaries,
      securities or assets which is not endorsed in writing by Parent and
      (ii) and other action or agreement that would result in a breach of
      any covenant, representation or warranty or any other obligation or
      agreement of the Company under the Merger Agreement or which could
      result in any of the conditions to the Company's obligations under the
      Merger Agreement not being fulfilled.
       
          d.   Stockholder agrees not to directly or indirectly solicit, or
      authorize any person to solicit, any inquiries or proposals from any
      person other than Parent relating to the merger or consolidation of
      the Company with any person other than Parent or its Subsidiaries, or
      the acquisition of the Company's or any of its Subsidiaries voting
      securities by, or the direct or indirect acquisition or disposition of
      a significant amount of assets of the Company or any of its
      Subsidiaries otherwise than in the ordinary course of business of the
      Company or such Subsidiary, from or to any person other than Parent or
      its Subsidiaries or directly or indirectly enter into or continue any
      discussion, negotiations or agreements relating to, or vote (or cause
      to be voted) in favor of, any such transaction.  Nothing contained
      herein shall be construed to limit or otherwise affect any Affiliate
      or representative of Stockholder who shall serve as a director of the
      Company from taking any action permitted by Section 4.2 of the Merger
      Agreement in his or her capacity as such director.
          
          e.   Stockholder agrees to promptly notify Parent in writing of the
      nature and amount of any acquisition by Stockholder after the date
      hereof of any voting securities of the Company.
          
     Section 2.   Securities Act Covenants, Representations and Warranties.
     Stockholder hereby agrees, represents and warrants to Parent as follows:

          a.   Stockholder will not make any sale, transfer or other
      disposition of Parent Common Stock received by Stockholder in the
      Merger in violation of the Securities Act.
          
          b.   Stockholder has been advised that the offering, sale and
      delivery of shares of Parent Common Stock pursuant to the Merger will
      be registered under the Securities Act on a registration statement on
      Form S-4.  Stockholder has also been advised, however, that to the
      extent Stockholder is considered an Affiliate of the Company at the
      time the Merger Agreement is submitted for a vote of the stockholders
      of the Company, any public offering or sale by Stockholder of any
      shares of Parent Common Stock received by Stockholder in the Merger
      will, under current law, require either (i) the further registration
      under the Securities Act of any shares of Parent Common Stock to be
      sold by Stockholder, (ii) compliance with Rule 145 promulgated by the
      SEC under the Securities Act or (iii) the availability of another
      exemption from such registration under the Securities Act.
          
          c.   Stockholder has read this Agreement and the Merger Agreement
      and has discussed their requirements to the extent Stockholder
      believed necessary, with Stockholder's counsel or counsel for the
      Company.
          
          d.   Stockholder understands that stop transfer instructions will
      be given to Parent's transfer agents with respect to Parent Common
      Stock and that a legend will be placed on the certificates for the
      shares of Parent Common Stock issued to Stockholder, or any
      substitutions therefor, to the extent Stockholder is considered an
      Affiliate of the Company at the time the Merger Agreement is submitted
      for a vote of the stockholders of the Company.
          
     Section 3.  Additional Representations and Warranties of Stockholder.
Stockholder represents and warrants to Parent as follows:  Stockholder has
all necessary power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to
perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions
contemplated hereby.  This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
Stockholder.  Assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this
Agreement by Parent, this Agreement constitutes the valid and binding
agreement of Stockholder enforceable against Stockholder in accordance with
its terms, except as may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws of general application
which may affect the enforcement of creditors' rights generally and by
general equitable principles.  The Company Common Shares of Stockholder are
the only voting securities of the Company owned (beneficially or of record)
by Stockholder and are owned free and clear of all liens, charges,
encumbrances, restrictions and commitments of any kind.  Other than the
Irrevocable Proxy, Stockholder has not appointed or granted any irrevocable
proxy, which appointment or grant is still effective, with respect to the
Shares.  The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Stockholder does not
(a) conflict with or violate any agreement, law, rule, regulation, order,
judgment or decision or other instrument binding upon it, nor require any
consent, notification, regulatory filing or approval or (b) result in any
breach of or constitute a default (or an event that with notice or lapse of
time or both would become a default) under, or give to others any rights of
termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, or result in the
creation of a lien or encumbrance on any of the Shares owned by Stockholder
pursuant to, any note, bond, mortgage, indenture, contract, agreement, lease,
license, permit, franchise or other instrument or obligation to which
Stockholder is a party or by which Stockholder or the Shares owned by
Stockholder are bound or affected.  Stockholder acknowledges that the
restrictions imposed upon it are so imposed only in Stockholder's capacity as
a stockholder of the Company.

     Section 4.  Further Assurances.  Each party shall execute and deliver
such additional instruments and other documents and shall take such further
actions (including, without limitation, in the case of Stockholder, any
amendments to this Agreement which Parent may reasonably request) as may be
necessary or appropriate to effectuate, carry out and comply with all of
their obligations under this Agreement.  Without limiting the generality of
the foregoing, neither of the parties hereto shall enter into any agreement
or arrangement (or alter, amend or terminate any existing agreement or
arrangement) if such action would materially impair the ability of either
party to effectuate, carry out or comply with all the terms of this
Agreement.

     Section 5.   Representations and Warranties of Parent.  Parent
represents and warrants to Stockholder as follows:  Each of this Agreement
and the Merger Agreement has been approved by the Board of Directors of
Parent.  Each of this Agreement and the Merger Agreement has been duly
executed and delivered by a duly authorized officer of Parent.  Assuming the
due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by Stockholder
and the Merger Agreement by the Company, each of this Agreement and the
Merger Agreement constitutes a valid and binding agreement of Parent,
enforceable against Parent in accordance with its terms, except as may be
limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and
other similar laws of general application which may affect the enforcement of
creditors' rights generally and by generally equitable principles.

     Section 6.   Effectiveness and Termination.  It is a condition precedent
to the effectiveness of this Agreement that the Merger Agreement shall have
been executed and delivered and be in full force and effect.  This Agreement
shall automatically terminate and be of no further force or effect:  (i) upon
the close of business on August 14, 1996, if the Merger shall not have been
effected by such time, or (ii) upon the earlier termination of the Merger
Agreement in accordance with its terms, or (iii) immediately prior to the
Company Stockholder Meeting, if Parent has:  (a) pursuant to the exercise of
the Option (as defined in the Stock Option Agreement), acquired Optioned
Shares (as defined in the Stock Option Agreement); provided that, if, prior
to the acquisition of Optioned Shares, a record date has been established for
the vote of stockholders of the Company with respect to any matter described
in paragraph a or b of Section 1, this Agreement shall remain in effect with
respect to such vote; and (b) the full legal right and authority to vote all
such Optioned Shares at the Company Stockholder Meeting for approval and
adoption of the Merger Agreement and the Merger, and the transactions
contemplated by the Merger Agreement.  Notwithstanding anything contained in
clause (iii) above to the contrary, this Voting Agreement shall not terminate
if the Option has been exercised for less than all of the Optioned Shares;
provided, however, that from and after any partial exercise of the Option,
this Agreement shall relate to the number of shares equal to (i) the total
number of Shares initially subject hereto less (ii) the aggregate number of
Optioned Shares as to which the Option shall have been exercised.  Upon
termination of this Agreement, except for any rights either party may have in
respect of any breach by either party of its obligations hereunder, non of
the parties hereto shall have any further obligation or liability hereunder.
The provisions of Section 1 of this Agreement shall terminate and be of no
further force or effect from and after the Effective Time of the Merger.

     Section 7.   Covenants of Stockholder Not to Enter Into Inconsistent
Agreements.  Stockholder hereby agrees that, except as contemplated by this
Agreement, the Irrevocable Proxy and the Merger Agreement, Stockholder shall
not enter into any voting agreement or grant an irrevocable proxy or power of
attorney with respect to the Shares which is inconsistent with this
Agreement.


     Section 8.   Miscellaneous
          
      a.  Notices, Etc.  All notices, requests, demands or other
communications required by or otherwise given with respect to this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given to either
party when delivered personally (by courier service or otherwise), when
delivered by telecopy and confirmed by return telecopy, or seven days after
being mailed by first-class mail, postage prepaid in each case to the
applicable addresses set forth below.
      
      If to Parent:
      
      IMC Global Inc.
      2100 Sanders Road
      Northbrook, Illinois  60062
      Attention:  Marshall I. Smith
      Facsimile:  708/205-4894
      
      with a copy to:
      
      Sidley & Austin
      One First National Plaza
      Chicago, Illinois  60603
      Attention:  Thomas A. Cole and
                  Larry A. Barden
      Facsimile:  312/853-7036
      
      If to Stockholder:
      
      Great American Management
           and Investment, Inc.
      2 North Riverside Plaza
      Suite 600
      Chicago, Illinois  60606
      Attention:  President
      
      with a copy to:
      
      Altheimer & Gray
      10 South Wacker Drive
      Chicago, Illinois  60606
      Attention:  Norman M. Gold
      Facsimile:  312/715-4800
      
or to such other address as such party shall have designated by notice so
given to each other party.
      
      b.   Amendments, Waivers, Etc.  This Agreement may not be amended,
changed, supplemented, waived or otherwise modified or terminated except by
an instrument in writing signed by Parent and Stockholder.
      
      c.   Successors and Assigns.  This Agreement shall be binding upon and
shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the parties and their
respective successors and assigns, including without limitation any corporate
successor by merger or otherwise.  Notwithstanding any transfer of Company
Common Shares, the transferor shall remain liable for the performance of all
obligations of the transferor under this agreement.
      
      d.   Entire Agreement.  This Agreement (together with the Merger
Agreement, the Stock Option Agreement, the Irrevocable Proxy and the
Confidentiality Agreements dated July 7, 1995 among Parent, the Company and
the Stockholder) embodies the entire agreement and understanding among the
parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior
agreements and understandings relating to such subject matter.  There are no
representations, warranties or covenants by the parties hereto relating to
such subject matter other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement,
the Merger Agreement, the Stock Option Agreement, the Irrevocable Proxy or
such Confidentiality Agreements.
      
      e.   Severability.  If any term of this Agreement or the application
thereof to either party or circumstance shall be held invalid or
unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Agreement and the
application of such term to the other parties or circumstances shall not be
affected thereby and shall be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by
applicable law; provided that in such event the parties shall negotiate in
good faith in an attempt to agree to another provision (in lieu of the term
or application held to be invalid or unenforceable) that will be valid and
enforceable and will carry out the parties' intentions hereunder.
      
      f.   Specific Performance.  The parties acknowledge that money damages
are not an adequate remedy for violations of this Agreement and that either
party may, in its sole discretion, apply to a court of competent jurisdiction
for specific performance or injunction or such other relief as such court may
deem just and proper in order to enforce this Agreement or prevent any
violation hereof and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, each party
waives any objection to the imposition of such relief.
      
      g.   Remedies Cumulative.  All rights, powers and remedies provided
under this Agreement or otherwise available in respect hereof at law or in
equity shall be cumulative and not alternative, and the exercise or beginning
of the exercise of any thereof by either party shall not preclude the
simultaneous or later exercise of any other such rights, power or remedy by
such party.
      
      h.   No Waiver.  The failure of either party hereto to exercise any
right, power or remedy provided under this Agreement or otherwise available
in respect hereof at law or in equity, or to insist upon compliance by the
other party hereto with its obligations hereunder, and any custom or practice
of the parties at variance with the terms hereof, shall not constitute a
waiver by such party of its right to exercise any such or other right, power
or remedy or to demand such compliance.
      
      i.   No Third Party Beneficiaries.  This Agreement is not intended to
be for the benefit of and shall not be enforceable by any person or entity
who or which is not a party hereto.
      
      j. Jurisdiction.  Each party hereby irrevocably submits to the
exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery in the State of Delaware in
any action, suit or proceeding arising in connection with this Agreement, and
agrees that any such action, suit or proceeding shall be brought only in such
court (and waives any objection based on forum non conveniens or any other
objection to venue therein) provided, however, that such consent to
jurisdiction is solely for the purpose referred to in this paragraph (j) and
shall not be deemed to be in general submission to the jurisdiction of said
Court or in the State of Delaware other than for such purposes.  Each party
hereto waives any right to a trial by jury in connection with any such
action, suit or proceeding.
      
      k.  Governing Law.  This Agreement and all disputes hereunder shall be
governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the internal laws
of the State of Delaware without regard to principles of conflicts of law.
      
      l.   Name, Captions, Gender.  The name assigned this Agreement and the
section captions used herein are for convenience of reference only and shall
not affect the interpretation or construction hereof.  Whenever the context
may require, any pronoun used herein shall include the corresponding
masculine, feminine or neuter forms.
      
      m.   Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of
which together shall constitute one instrument.  Each counterpart may consist
of a number of copies each signed by less than all, but together signed by
all, the parties hereto.
      
      n.   Expenses.  Each party shall bear its own expenses incurred in
connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.
      
      IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Agreement as
of the date first above written.
      
      
                                   IMC GLOBAL INC.

                                   By:    /s/  Wendell F. Bueche
                                          ----------------------
                                   Name:  Wendell F. Bueche
                                   Title: Chairman & Executive Officer



                                   GREAT AMERICAN MANAGEMENT
                                      AND INVESTMENT, INC.

                                   By:    /s/ Gus J. Athas
                                          --------------------
                                   Name:  Gus J. Athas
                                   Title: Senior Vice-President




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