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Green Plains (NASDAQ:GPRE) has completed the sale of its Rives, Tennessee ethanol plant to POET Biorefining - Obion, LLC for $190 million in cash. The transaction includes approximately $20 million in working capital, subject to post-closing finalization.

The strategic divestment strengthens Green Plains' financial position by eliminating junior mezzanine debt and improving liquidity. This move aligns with the company's strategic objectives of portfolio optimization and advancing carbon reduction initiatives while enhancing financial flexibility.

Green Plains (NASDAQ:GPRE) has entered into an agreement with Freepoint Commodities to sell Clean Fuel Production Credits (45Z tax credits) generated in 2025 under the Inflation Reduction Act. The agreement initially covers three Nebraska facilities, with a term sheet signed to expand to three additional facilities.

The agreement is expected to generate between $40-50 million in 2025 45Z EBITDA net of discounts and expenses. The credits will be generated from low-carbon intensity ethanol production, with the first credits being recorded in Q3 2025. The agreement includes potential extension for 2026-2029, with credits transferred through a direct transfer mechanism supported by third-party emissions verification and tax insurance.

Green Plains (NASDAQ:GPRE) has announced the sale of its Rives, Tennessee ethanol plant to POET for $190 million in cash, which includes an estimated $20 million in working capital. The transaction, expected to close in Q3 2025, will enable Green Plains to fully retire its junior mezzanine debt due in 2026.

Additionally, the company has concluded its strategic review process that began in February 2024. The Board of Directors has determined that maintaining the current strategy under existing leadership is the best path forward for delivering shareholder value.

Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT) has successfully installed its DCO Technology™ system at Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co. (CVEC) in Benson, Minnesota. The technology has demonstrated impressive results, increasing distillers corn oil yield by 35% within the first 30 days of operation.

The DCO Technology™ system enhances corn oil recovery through multi-stage stillage washing and thin stillage clarification, without requiring recurring chemical expenses. The bolt-on solution integrates with existing oil recovery equipment and improves plant reliability by producing cleaner evaporator streams, reducing downtime, and offering potential energy savings.

CVEC's CEO Chad Friese confirmed the technology has exceeded expectations, while FQT's President Neal Jakel emphasized the system's advantages of quick build time, low capital cost, and minimal operating expenses compared to competing technologies that rely on de-emulsifiers.

Green Plains (NASDAQ:GPRE) has appointed Chris Osowski as its new Chief Executive Officer and Board member, effective immediately. Osowski, who previously served as Executive Vice President of Operations and Technology since January 2022, brings over 20 years of global leadership experience in chemical, agribusiness, and renewable energy sectors.

The company also announced the appointment of Trent Collins as Senior Vice President of Operations. Collins, who joined Green Plains in April 2024 as Vice President of Operational Excellence, has more than 30 years of leadership experience in protein and agribusiness sectors.

The Board expressed gratitude to Michelle Mapes for her service as Interim Principal Executive Officer and her continued role as Chief Legal and Administration Officer.

Green Plains (NASDAQ:GPRE) reported Q2 2025 financial results with a net loss of $(1.09) per diluted share, compared to $(0.38) in Q2 2024. The quarter included $44.9 million in non-cash charges primarily from asset sales and impairments. Revenue decreased to $552.8 million from $618.8 million year-over-year, while Adjusted EBITDA improved to $16.4 million from $5.0 million.

Key operational highlights include 99% utilization across operating ethanol plants, successful transition of ethanol marketing to Eco-Energy delivering over $50 million in working capital improvements, and extension of $127.5 million Mezzanine notes maturity. The company's carbon capture project remains on track for early Q4 2025 start-up, with construction progressing as planned.

The ethanol production segment sold 193.6 million gallons in Q2 2025, with a consolidated ethanol crush margin of $26.3 million, including $22.6 million from accumulated RINs sales. The company continues executing cost reduction initiatives, expecting to exceed its $50 million annualized savings target.

Green Plains (NASDAQ:GPRE) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call for August 11, 2025. The company will release its financial results before market opening, followed by a conference call at 9:00 AM ET to discuss the quarter's performance and future outlook.

Investors can join via phone using the numbers 888.210.4215 (domestic) or 646.960.0269 (international) with conference ID 5027523. Alternatively, the call and presentation will be accessible through the investor relations section of Green Plains' website.

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) reported challenging financial results for Q1 2025, with a net loss of $72.9 million ($1.14 per share), compared to a loss of $51.4 million ($0.81 per share) in Q1 2024. Revenues slightly increased to $601.5 million from $597.2 million year-over-year. The company's Adjusted EBITDA was negative at ($24.2) million. Key developments include: $45 million in annualized cost savings achieved through corporate reorganization, construction of carbon capture infrastructure in Nebraska, selection of Eco-Energy LLC as ethanol marketer, and maintaining 100% utilization across nine ethanol plants. The company secured a $30 million credit facility with Ancora Holdings and extended its $125 million Mezzanine Note facility to May 2026. The ethanol production segment faced challenges with lower volumes (195.3M gallons vs 207.9M in 2024) and a negative crush margin of ($14.7M). The company is currently searching for a new CEO while being led by an Executive Committee.

Green Plains (NASDAQ:GPRE) has announced its upcoming first quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call schedule. The company will disclose its Q1 2025 financial results before markets open on May 8, 2025.

Key details of the earnings call:

• Conference call timing: 9 a.m. Eastern time (8 a.m. Central time)
• Dial-in numbers: - Domestic: 833.470.1428 - International: 404.975.4839
• Conference ID: 699489
• Participants should join 10 minutes before start time

For added convenience, investors can access the conference call and presentation materials through the Green Plains investor relations website at https://investor.gpreinc.com.