Welcome to our dedicated page for Green Plains SEC filings (Ticker: GPRE), a comprehensive resource for investors and traders seeking official regulatory documents including 10-K annual reports, 10-Q quarterly earnings, 8-K material events, and insider trading forms.
Green Plains Inc. filings document the company's results, capital structure and governance as an Iowa corporation operating in ethanol production, biorefining co-products, and agribusiness and energy services. Form 8-K reports furnish quarterly and annual financial results and Regulation FD disclosures, including accounting policy treatment for Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits and related presentation in the statements of operations and balance sheets.
Other filings cover material definitive agreements and direct financial obligations, including amendments to a senior secured sustainability-linked revolving credit facility and convertible senior note transactions. The company's proxy materials address director elections, executive compensation, pay-versus-performance disclosure and shareholder voting matters, while officer appointment reports document governance and compensation arrangements.
Green Plains Inc. completed the sale of its ethanol plant in Rives, Tennessee, held through its wholly owned subsidiary Green Plains Obion LLC, to POET Biorefining – Obion, LLC for $190 million in cash. This amount includes an estimated $20 million of working capital, which will be finalized after closing.
The company used the cash proceeds to retire its junior mezzanine notes due in 2026 and to supplement corporate liquidity, reducing near‑term debt obligations and adding cash resources. Green Plains also issued a press release on September 26, 2025, describing the plant sale and the repayment of the junior mezzanine notes.
Michelle Mapes, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer of Green Plains Inc. (GPRE), reported an insider sale on 09/22/2025. She disposed of 30,954 shares at $9.51 per share, leaving her with 60,558 shares beneficially owned after the transaction. The Form 4 was signed on 09/24/2025.
Form 144 filed for Green Plains, Inc. (GPRE) reports a proposed sale of 31,000 shares of common stock through E*TRADE on or about 09/22/2025 on Nasdaq with an aggregate market value of $299,150. The filing shows 65,565,368 shares outstanding for the issuer, indicating the planned sale represents a small fraction of total shares outstanding.
The securities to be sold were originally acquired on 11/11/2009 as compensation; the filer acquired 91,512 shares on that date and reports no related sales in the past three months. The notice includes the standard representation that the seller is not aware of undisclosed material adverse information about the issuer.
Form 144 filed for Green Plains, Inc. (GPRE) reports a proposed sale of 31,000 shares of common stock through E*TRADE on or about 09/22/2025 on Nasdaq with an aggregate market value of $299,150. The filing shows 65,565,368 shares outstanding for the issuer, indicating the planned sale represents a small fraction of total shares outstanding.
The securities to be sold were originally acquired on 11/11/2009 as compensation; the filer acquired 91,512 shares on that date and reports no related sales in the past three months. The notice includes the standard representation that the seller is not aware of undisclosed material adverse information about the issuer.
Trent L. Collins, Senior Vice President of Operations and officer of Green Plains Inc. (GPRE), reported ownership of 27,678 common shares on Form 3. The holdings represent three restricted stock award grants net of tax withholdings. Vesting schedules: 4,600 RSAs vest in equal installments on April 29 of 2025, 2026 and 2027; 7,781 RSAs vest in equal installments on January 10 of 2026, 2027 and 2028; and 15,828 RSAs vest in equal installments on August 19 of 2026, 2027 and 2028. The form is signed 09/17/2025.
Trent L. Collins, Senior Vice President of Operations and officer of Green Plains Inc. (GPRE), reported ownership of 27,678 common shares on Form 3. The holdings represent three restricted stock award grants net of tax withholdings. Vesting schedules: 4,600 RSAs vest in equal installments on April 29 of 2025, 2026 and 2027; 7,781 RSAs vest in equal installments on January 10 of 2026, 2027 and 2028; and 15,828 RSAs vest in equal installments on August 19 of 2026, 2027 and 2028. The form is signed 09/17/2025.
Green Plains, Inc. disclosed an agreement to sell production tax credits to a buyer identified as Freepoint Commodities C LLC, with payment obligations guaranteed by the buyer's affiliate. The agreement became effective on the Execution Date and remains in force until terminated under customary default provisions or specific tax law changes that could limit or disallow the transferred credits. The parties may mutually amend the agreement to extend its term and scope for Nebraska plant production from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029, and the buyer has certain rights to the seller's 2025 excess Nebraska credits. The filing attaches the full agreement as Exhibit 10.1 and a press release as Exhibit 99.1.
Ancora and affiliated entities filed Amendment No. 8 to a Schedule 13D reporting holdings in Green Plains Inc. (GPRE). Collectively, Ancora Alternatives and related entities may be deemed to beneficially own 3,166,180 shares, representing approximately 4.7% of the outstanding common stock on the filing date. The filing breaks out direct holdings by each fund and reports aggregate purchase prices for each account. The reporting persons state they ceased to beneficially own more than 5% of the outstanding shares as of September 11, 2025. Transactions since the prior amendment are referenced in an exhibit.
Ancora and affiliated entities filed Amendment No. 8 to a Schedule 13D reporting holdings in Green Plains Inc. (GPRE). Collectively, Ancora Alternatives and related entities may be deemed to beneficially own 3,166,180 shares, representing approximately 4.7% of the outstanding common stock on the filing date. The filing breaks out direct holdings by each fund and reports aggregate purchase prices for each account. The reporting persons state they ceased to beneficially own more than 5% of the outstanding shares as of September 11, 2025. Transactions since the prior amendment are referenced in an exhibit.
Ancora and affiliated entities filed Amendment No. 8 to a Schedule 13D reporting holdings in Green Plains Inc. (GPRE). Collectively, Ancora Alternatives and related entities may be deemed to beneficially own 3,166,180 shares, representing approximately 4.7% of the outstanding common stock on the filing date. The filing breaks out direct holdings by each fund and reports aggregate purchase prices for each account. The reporting persons state they ceased to beneficially own more than 5% of the outstanding shares as of September 11, 2025. Transactions since the prior amendment are referenced in an exhibit.
Ancora and affiliated entities filed Amendment No. 8 to a Schedule 13D reporting holdings in Green Plains Inc. (GPRE). Collectively, Ancora Alternatives and related entities may be deemed to beneficially own 3,166,180 shares, representing approximately 4.7% of the outstanding common stock on the filing date. The filing breaks out direct holdings by each fund and reports aggregate purchase prices for each account. The reporting persons state they ceased to beneficially own more than 5% of the outstanding shares as of September 11, 2025. Transactions since the prior amendment are referenced in an exhibit.
Ancora group filed Amendment No. 7 to its Schedule 13D reporting holdings in Green Plains Inc. (GPRE). The filing shows the Ancora reporting persons exercised 1,504,140 warrants on September 2, 2025 at $0.01 per share and now beneficially hold shares across multiple Ancora entities.
Ancora Alternatives may be deemed to beneficially own 3,945,450 shares, approximately 5.9% of outstanding shares (using 65,565,368 shares plus 1,504,140 shares from exercised warrants). Individual Ancora funds and accounts hold specified amounts, including Ancora Merlin Institutional (782,897 shares, ~1.2%) and several other funds with holdings ranging from ~0.1% to ~1.2%. Fredrick DiSanto certifies the filing and is identified as Chairman and CEO of Ancora Holdings.
Ancora group filed Amendment No. 7 to its Schedule 13D reporting holdings in Green Plains Inc. (GPRE). The filing shows the Ancora reporting persons exercised 1,504,140 warrants on September 2, 2025 at $0.01 per share and now beneficially hold shares across multiple Ancora entities.
Ancora Alternatives may be deemed to beneficially own 3,945,450 shares, approximately 5.9% of outstanding shares (using 65,565,368 shares plus 1,504,140 shares from exercised warrants). Individual Ancora funds and accounts hold specified amounts, including Ancora Merlin Institutional (782,897 shares, ~1.2%) and several other funds with holdings ranging from ~0.1% to ~1.2%. Fredrick DiSanto certifies the filing and is identified as Chairman and CEO of Ancora Holdings.
Ancora group filed Amendment No. 7 to its Schedule 13D reporting holdings in Green Plains Inc. (GPRE). The filing shows the Ancora reporting persons exercised 1,504,140 warrants on September 2, 2025 at $0.01 per share and now beneficially hold shares across multiple Ancora entities.
Ancora Alternatives may be deemed to beneficially own 3,945,450 shares, approximately 5.9% of outstanding shares (using 65,565,368 shares plus 1,504,140 shares from exercised warrants). Individual Ancora funds and accounts hold specified amounts, including Ancora Merlin Institutional (782,897 shares, ~1.2%) and several other funds with holdings ranging from ~0.1% to ~1.2%. Fredrick DiSanto certifies the filing and is identified as Chairman and CEO of Ancora Holdings.
G. Patrich Simpkins Jr., identified as an officer (CEO Fluid Quip) of Green Plains, Inc. (GPRE), reported changes in his beneficial ownership on 08/27/2025. The Form 4 shows a disposition of 26,359 common shares at $9.95 listed as tax withholding on previously reported restricted stock that vested, leaving 241,273 shares reported as beneficially owned. The Form also shows an acquisition of 38,954 common shares at $9.95, with a reported post-transaction beneficial ownership of 280,227 shares. The filing explains the acquired shares arise from PSU grants issued in March 2023 (10,099 shares), March 2024 (11,516 shares) and March 2025 (48,388 shares), and states that all shares vested at target and are net of withholdings.
Green Plains Inc. has agreed to sell its ethanol plant in Rives, Tennessee, through subsidiary Green Plains Obion LLC, to POET Refining – Obion, LLC for an estimated $190 million in cash, including approximately $20 million of working capital, subject to adjustment at closing. The facility has 120 million gallons of nameplate capacity, representing about 13% of the company’s reported ethanol production capacity, and includes 8.2 million bushels of related grain storage.
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to customary conditions such as expiration of applicable HSR Act waiting periods and absence of governmental orders blocking the deal, and it may be terminated if not closed by 5:00 p.m. Central Time on October 15, 2025. Separately, Green Plains announced it has concluded the strategic review process that began in February 2024, with the board determining the company will focus on executing its current strategy under existing leadership, using the review’s outcome as a roadmap for ongoing operational execution and capital discipline.
Chris Osowski, who serves as CEO and a Director of Green Plains Inc. (GPRE), reported an acquisition of 83,933 shares of the company’s common stock on 08/19/2025 at a reported price of $8.34 per share. After this transaction Mr. Osowski beneficially owned 155,008 shares. The filing notes these shares are subject to a grant with first vesting on 08/19/2026, when one-third of the total grant vests with the remaining two-thirds vesting on each of the next two anniversaries.
This Form 4 was signed by Mr. Osowski on 08/20/2025. The filing shows the transaction as an acquisition and indicates the report was filed by one reporting person.