Green Plains Stock Price, News & Analysis

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) has commenced construction of the MSC™ system at its subsidiary Green Plains Obion LLC, marking the fifth installation of this technology. Completion is expected in 2022. This facility is set to produce around 70,000 tons of Ultra-High Protein and increase renewable corn oil production by 50%. Overall, the company anticipates an annual capacity of approximately 600,000 tons of Ultra-High Protein and 400 million pounds of renewable corn oil, catering to the growing renewable diesel market and enhancing its customer-centric, value-added ingredient strategy.

Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) reported a net loss of $59.6 million or ($1.18) per diluted share for Q3 2021, compared to a $34.5 million loss in Q3 2020. Revenue rose to $746.8 million from $424.1 million year-over-year. The consolidated crush margin was $0.01 per gallon for the third quarter. The company has operationalized its Wood River MSC™ Ultra-High Protein system, with expected shipments in November, and has broken ground on further facilities. Cash reserves stand at $720.9 million with $312.6 million in available credit.

Green Plains Inc. has appointed Farha Aslam as an independent director effective Oct. 26, 2021, following the retirement of Gene Edwards. Aslam, a seasoned agribusiness expert and former Wall Street analyst, will bring valuable financial expertise and an investor perspective to the Board. She has significant experience in managing investment strategies and currently serves on the boards of Pilgrim’s Pride and Calavo Growers. Her appointment is part of a board refreshment initiative aimed at enhancing governance following shareholder feedback.

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) will announce its third quarter 2021 financial results on November 4, 2021, prior to market opening. Following the announcement, a conference call will be held at 11 a.m. Eastern time to discuss the performance and outlook. Interested participants can join by dialing designated numbers or via the company's website. Green Plains focuses on producing low carbon biofuels, renewable feedstocks, and high purity alcohols, and holds significant interests in Green Plains Partners LP.

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) announced significant changes in its Board structure, appointing Jim Anderson as Lead Independent Director. Alongside this, the Board amended its Bylaws to enhance shareholder rights, including a majority voting standard and reduced thresholds for special meetings. These updates aim to improve governance practices and accountability. The company is committed to refreshing its Board with diverse, qualified candidates, reinforcing its strategic transformation efforts as it moves towards Green Plains 2.0, aimed at sustainability and innovation in biorefining.

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) has announced the retirement of director Gene Edwards after seven years, as part of a board refreshment initiative aimed at enhancing diversity. The company is actively seeking diverse candidates to fill the vacant position before the 2022 annual meeting. Additionally, the board has rotated key committee leadership roles, appointing Kim Wagner as chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee and Brian Peterson as chair of the Compensation Committee, while Martin Salinas, Jr. remains audit committee chair. The board size is also set to reduce to eight by the 2023 annual shareholders meeting.

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) has commenced construction of Fluid Quip Technologies’ MSC™ system at its Mount Vernon site, marking the fourth installation of this technology. Expected to be operational by 2022, the system will produce approximately 54,000 tons of Ultra-High Protein feed per year and enhance renewable corn oil output by 50%. This initiative is part of the company’s strategy to meet rising global protein demands and drive its transformation into a sustainable biorefinery platform.

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) has completed an underwritten public offering of 5,462,500 shares of common stock at $32.00 each, generating approximately $164.9 million in net proceeds. The offering included the underwriters' overallotment option of 712,500 shares. The funds are intended for growth investments to accelerate downstream development opportunities. Jefferies and BofA Securities led the offering, with additional participation from several co-managers. This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) announced the pricing of a public offering of common stock amounting to $152.0 million at $32.00 per share, up from a previously planned $150.0 million offering. The estimated net proceeds to the company are around $143.3 million after expenses. A 30-day option is granted to underwriters to purchase an additional 712,500 shares. The funds will be directed towards growth investments aimed at accelerating downstream development opportunities. The offering is set to close on August 9, 2021.