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Green Plains (GPRE) director Martin Salinas granted 9,019 common shares

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Salinas Martin reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Green Plains Inc. director Martin Salinas received a grant of 9,019 shares of Green Plains common stock on the grant date. The shares were awarded at a reference price of $14.97 per share and are reported as directly owned.

After this equity award, Salinas is shown as holding a total of 69,020 common shares. According to the footnote, the granted shares vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, meaning he must remain eligible through that period before they fully vest. This is a compensation-related award rather than an open-market purchase.

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Insider Salinas Martin
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 9,019 $14.97 $135K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 69,020 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Equity grant size 9,019 shares Common stock awarded to director Martin Salinas
Grant reference price $14.97 per share Reported price for the 9,019-share award
Total holdings after grant 69,020 shares Director Martin Salinas’ direct common stock holdings post-transaction
Form 4 regulatory
"What did Green Plains (GPRE) director Martin Salinas report in this 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.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"coded as an “A” transaction, described as Grant, award, or other acquisition"
vest financial
"The granted Green Plains shares to Martin Salinas vest on the first anniversary of the grant date"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Salinas Martin
(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/05/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/05/2026A9,019(1)A$14.9769,020D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The shares vest on the first anniversary of the grant date.
Remarks:
/s/ Martin Salinas Jr.06/09/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Green Plains (GPRE) director Martin Salinas report in this Form 4?

Director Martin Salinas reported receiving a grant of 9,019 Green Plains common shares. The award is a compensation-related equity grant, not an open-market purchase, and increases his directly held stake in the company.

How many Green Plains (GPRE) shares did Martin Salinas receive and at what price?

Martin Salinas was granted 9,019 shares of Green Plains common stock at a reported price of $14.97 per share. This price is the reference used for reporting and reflects the grant’s value on the transaction date.

How many Green Plains (GPRE) shares does Martin Salinas hold after this grant?

Following the equity grant, Martin Salinas is reported as holding 69,020 shares of Green Plains common stock. This total reflects his direct ownership position after adding the 9,019 newly granted shares to his prior holdings.

When do the granted Green Plains (GPRE) shares to Martin Salinas vest?

The granted Green Plains shares to Martin Salinas vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. This means he must remain eligible through one full year before the 9,019 awarded shares fully vest and are no longer subject to vesting conditions.

Is Martin Salinas’ Green Plains (GPRE) Form 4 transaction an open-market stock purchase?

No, the Form 4 shows a grant or award acquisition of 9,019 shares, coded as an “A” transaction. This indicates a compensation-related equity award, not a discretionary open-market purchase of Green Plains shares.