Green Plains (GPRE) SVP has restricted shares withheld to cover taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Green Plains Inc. senior vice president Havasi Imre reported a small tax-related share disposition on restricted stock that vested. On May 15, 2026, 461 shares of common stock were withheld at $17.14 per share to cover tax obligations rather than being sold in the open market. After this withholding, Imre directly holds 71,000 shares of Green Plains common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Havasi Imre

Role SVP Trading and Commercial Ops

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	461	$17.14	$8K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 71,000 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Tax-withholding shares: 461 shares Withholding price: $17.14 per share Shares held after transaction: 71,000 shares +1 more

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Tax-withholding shares 461 shares Common stock withheld to cover taxes on vested restricted stock

Withholding price $17.14 per share Value applied to the 461 withheld shares

Shares held after transaction 71,000 shares Direct holdings of common stock after tax withholding

Tax-withholding transactions 1 transaction Single Form 4 entry coded F for tax liability payment

Key Terms

tax withholding, restricted stock grant, Common Stock, Form 4

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tax withholding financial

"Disposition reported represents tax withholding on the portion of a previously reported restricted stock grant"

Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.

restricted stock grant financial

"portion of a previously reported restricted stock grant that vested on date indicated herein"

A restricted stock grant is an award of company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals. For investors, it signals how the company ties pay to future performance and can affect the number of shares outstanding and management’s incentives—think of it as a wrapped gift you only keep once you meet the requirements.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Havasi Imre

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1811 AKSARBEN DRIVE

(Street)

OMAHA NEBRASKA 68106

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP Trading and Commercial Ops

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026

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

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

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

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	05/15/2026		F		461(1)	D	$17.14	71,000	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/ Imre Havasi	05/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Green Plains (GPRE) report for Havasi Imre?

Green Plains reported that SVP Havasi Imre had 461 common shares withheld to cover taxes on vested restricted stock. This tax-withholding disposition is a routine administrative event, not an open-market stock sale or purchase.

Was the Green Plains (GPRE) Havasi Imre transaction an open-market sale?

No, the transaction was not an open-market sale. It was a tax-withholding disposition, where 461 shares were withheld at $17.14 per share to satisfy tax obligations on a previously granted restricted stock award.

How many Green Plains (GPRE) shares does Havasi Imre hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported tax withholding, Havasi Imre directly holds 71,000 shares of Green Plains common stock. The filing shows no concurrent purchases or open-market sales, only this small withholding tied to restricted stock vesting.

What price was used for the Green Plains (GPRE) tax-withholding shares?

The 461 Green Plains shares withheld for taxes were valued at $17.14 per share. This valuation applied to a portion of a previously reported restricted stock grant that vested on the transaction date disclosed in the Form 4.

What does a tax-withholding disposition mean for Green Plains (GPRE) insiders?

A tax-withholding disposition means the company withholds vested shares to cover income taxes instead of the insider paying cash. For Havasi Imre, 461 shares from a restricted stock grant were withheld, which is common and does not signal a discretionary stock sale.