Green Plains (GPRE) CEO delivers shares to cover tax on vested stock

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Green Plains Inc. President and CEO Chris Osowski reported routine share dispositions tied to tax withholding on vested restricted stock. On March 9, 2026, 1,237 shares of common stock were withheld at $14.94 per share, and on March 10, 2026, 6,912 shares were withheld at $15.22 per share. These Form 4 transactions are coded "F," indicating payment of tax liabilities by delivering shares rather than open-market sales. Following the most recent transaction, Osowski holds 240,389 shares of Green Plains common stock directly.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Osowski Chris

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1811 AKSARBEN DRIVE

(Street)

OMAHA NE 68106

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Green Plains Inc. [ GPRE ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President and CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/09/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/09/2026		F		1,237(1)	D	$14.94	247,301	D
Common Stock	03/10/2026		F		6,912(1)	D	$15.22	240,389	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Disposition reported represents tax withholding on the portion of a previously reported restricted stock grant that vested on date indicated herein.

Remarks:

	/s/ Chris Osowski	03/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Green Plains (GPRE) CEO Chris Osowski report in this Form 4?

Chris Osowski reported share dispositions for tax withholding related to vested restricted stock. A total of 8,149 common shares were delivered to cover taxes, and he now directly holds 240,389 Green Plains shares after these routine, non–open-market transactions.

Were the Green Plains (GPRE) CEO’s Form 4 transactions open-market sales?

No, the transactions were not open-market sales. They were coded "F," meaning shares were withheld or delivered to satisfy tax obligations on vested restricted stock, rather than being sold in the market for discretionary portfolio reasons.

How many Green Plains (GPRE) shares were used for tax withholding?

A total of 8,149 Green Plains common shares were used for tax withholding. This includes 1,237 shares at $14.94 on March 9, 2026 and 6,912 shares at $15.22 on March 10, 2026, all tied to vested restricted stock.

How many Green Plains (GPRE) shares does CEO Chris Osowski hold after these transactions?

After the reported tax-withholding dispositions, Chris Osowski directly holds 240,389 Green Plains common shares. This figure reflects his position following the March 10, 2026 transaction and represents his ongoing equity stake in the company.

What does transaction code "F" mean in the Green Plains (GPRE) Form 4?

Transaction code "F" indicates a payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. For Green Plains, it shows the CEO’s shares were withheld or delivered to cover taxes on previously granted restricted stock that vested on the indicated dates.