[SCHEDULE 13D/A] Green Plains, Inc. SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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.

Positive

• Clear disclosure of warrant exercise converting 1,504,140 warrants into shares at $0.01 per share on September 2, 2025
• Aggregate beneficial ownership reported at approximately 5.9% of GPRE, meeting material disclosure thresholds
• Detailed breakdown of holdings by each Ancora vehicle with specific share counts and aggregate purchase prices

Negative

• Shared voting/dispositive power across entities may limit clarity on who can act unilaterally
• No discussion in the filing of any intent or future plans regarding the acquired position beyond the exercise

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Ancora increased its stake to a disclosed ~5.9% of GPRE by exercising warrants, a potentially material passive position.

The exercise of 1,504,140 warrants at $0.01 per share converted warrants into common shares and raised Ancora-related beneficial ownership to roughly 5.9% of Green Plains on the stated denominator. The filing lists precise share counts and purchase prices for each Ancora vehicle, showing coordinated ownership across multiple funds and managed accounts. This level of disclosed ownership crosses the 5% reporting threshold and is therefore material for shareholder structure and regulatory disclosure. The record also identifies voting and dispositive power as primarily shared across Ancora entities rather than sole control.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: The filing documents aggregated beneficial ownership and governance roles, signaling unified control across Ancora vehicles without sole voting power.

The Schedule 13D/A shows Ancora Alternatives and Ancora Holdings may be deemed beneficial owners of the disclosed shares, with Fredrick DiSanto signing on behalf of multiple entities. Voting and dispositive power entries indicate no sole voting or dispositive power for the reporting entities; instead, power is reported as shared across funds and accounts. The coordinated signatures and common sole member structure suggest centralized oversight while maintaining the technical shared-power designations required by SEC reporting rules.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 7)

Green Plains Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

393222104

(CUSIP Number)

FREDRICK DISANTO
C/O ANCORA HOLDINGS GROUP, LLC, 6060 Parkland Boulevard, Suite 200
Cleveland, OH, 44124
216-825-4000

ANDREW FREEDMAN
OLSHAN FROME WOLOSKY LLP, 1325 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY, 10019
212-451-2300

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

09/03/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 393222104

1

Name of reporting person

Ancora Alternatives LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

AF, OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

OHIO

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 3,945,450.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 3,945,450.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

3,945,450.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

5.9 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA, OO

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 393222104

1

Name of reporting person

Ancora Merlin, LP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

WC

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 44,887.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 44,887.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

44,887.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0.1 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 393222104

1

Name of reporting person

ANCORA MERLIN INSTITUTIONAL, LP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

WC

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 782,897.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 782,897.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

782,897.00

12

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13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

1.2 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 393222104

1

Name of reporting person

Ancora Catalyst, LP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

WC

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 86,426.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 86,426.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

86,426.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0.1 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 393222104

1

Name of reporting person

Ancora Catalyst Institutional, LP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

WC

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 772,604.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 772,604.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

772,604.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

1.2 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 393222104

1

Name of reporting person

Ancora Bellator Fund, LP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

WC

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 495,648.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 495,648.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

495,648.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0.7 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 393222104

1

Name of reporting person

Ancora Impact Fund LP - Series Q

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

WC

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 281,358.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 281,358.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

281,358.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0.4 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person:

This Series Q is part of a series of Ancora Impact Fund LP, a series limited partnership.

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 393222104

1

Name of reporting person

Ancora Impact Fund LP - Series S

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

WC

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 576,207.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 576,207.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

576,207.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0.8 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person:

This Series S is part of a series of Ancora Impact Fund LP, a series limited partnership.

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 393222104

1

Name of reporting person

Ancora Impact Fund SPC Ltd. - Segregated Portfolio H

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

WC

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

CAYMAN ISLANDS

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 557,310.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 557,310.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

557,310.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0.8 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 393222104

1

Name of reporting person

ANCORA FAMILY WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

AF, OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

OHIO

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 6,675.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 6,675.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

6,675.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA, OO

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 393222104

1

Name of reporting person

Inverness Holdings LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

AF, OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 6,675.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 6,675.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

6,675.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 393222104

1

Name of reporting person

Ancora Holdings Group, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

AF, OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

OHIO

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 3,952,125.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 3,952,125.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

3,952,125.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

5.9 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 393222104

1

Name of reporting person

DiSanto Fredrick D.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 4,000.00
8	Shared Voting Power 3,952,125.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 4,000.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 3,952,125.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

3,956,125.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

5.9 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13D

Item 1.	Security and Issuer
(a)	Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
(b)	Name of Issuer: Green Plains Inc.
(c)	Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: 1811 AKSARBEN DRIVE, OMAHA, NEBRASKA , 68106.
Item 1 Comment: The following constitutes Amendment No. 7 to the Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned ("Amendment No. 7"). This Amendment No. 7 amends the Schedule 13D as specifically set forth herein.
Item 3.	Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
	Item 3 is hereby amended and restated to read as follows: The Shares purchased by each of the Ancora Funds and held in the Ancora Alternatives SMAs and the Ancora Family Wealth SMAs were purchased with working capital (which may, at any given time, include margin loans made by brokerage firms in the ordinary course of business). The aggregate purchase price of the 44,887 Shares owned directly by Ancora Merlin is approximately $434,358, including brokerage commissions. The aggregate purchase price of the 782,897 Shares owned directly by Ancora Merlin Institutional is approximately $2,976,340, including brokerage commissions. The aggregate purchase price of the 86,426 Shares owned directly by Ancora Catalyst is approximately $385,011, including brokerage commissions. The aggregate purchase price of the 772,604 Shares owned directly by Ancora Catalyst Institutional is approximately $4,472,991, including brokerage commissions. The aggregate purchase price of the 495,648 Shares owned directly by Ancora Bellator is approximately $2,410,782, including brokerage commissions. The aggregate purchase price of the 281,358 Shares owned directly by Ancora Impact Q is approximately $9,125,678, including brokerage commissions. The aggregate purchase price of the 576,207 Shares owned directly by Ancora Impact S is approximately $18,486,103, including brokerage commissions. The aggregate purchase price of the 557,310 Shares owned directly by Ancora SPC H is approximately $17,395,930, including brokerage commissions. The aggregate purchase price of the 348,113 Shares held in the Ancora Alternatives SMAs is approximately $9,857,142, including brokerage commissions. The aggregate purchase price of the 6,675 Shares held in the Ancora Family Wealth SMAs is approximately $89,930, including brokerage commissions. The Shares purchased by Mr. DiSanto were purchased in the open market with personal funds. The aggregate purchase price of the 4,000 shares beneficially owned by Mr. DiSanto is approximately $49,178, including brokerage commissions.
Item 5.	Interest in Securities of the Issuer
(a)	Item 5(a) is hereby amended and restated to read as follows: The aggregate percentage of Shares reported owned by each person named herein is based upon a denominator that is the sum of: (i) 65,565,368 Shares outstanding as of August 8, 2025, as disclosed in the Issuer's Prospectus on Form 424B3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 13, 2025 and (ii) the 1,504,140 Shares acquired upon the exercise of the Warrants previously held by the Reporting Persons. As of the date hereof, Ancora Merlin beneficially owned directly 44,887 Shares, constituting approximately 0.1% of the Shares outstanding. As of the date hereof, Ancora Merlin Institutional beneficially owned directly 782,897 Shares, constituting approximately 1.2% of the Shares outstanding. As of the date hereof, Ancora Catalyst beneficially owned directly 86,426 Shares, constituting approximately 0.1% of the Shares outstanding. As of the date hereof, Ancora Catalyst Institutional beneficially owned directly 772,604 Shares, constituting approximately 1.2% of the Shares outstanding. As of the date hereof, Ancora Bellator beneficially owned directly 495,648 Shares, constituting approximately 0.7% of the Shares outstanding. As of the date hereof, Ancora Impact Q beneficially owned directly 281,358 Shares, constituting approximately 0.4% of the Shares outstanding. As of the date hereof, Ancora Impact S beneficially owned directly 576,207 Shares, constituting approximately 0.8% of the Shares outstanding. As of the date hereof, Ancora SPC H beneficially owned directly 557,310 Shares, constituting approximately 0.8% of the Shares outstanding. As of the date hereof, Ancora Alternatives, as the investment advisor to each of the Ancora Funds and the Ancora Alternatives SMAs and the general partner of each of the Ancora LP Funds, may be deemed to beneficially own 3,945,450 Shares, constituting approximately 5.9% of the Shares outstanding and consisting of (i) 44,887 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora Merlin, (ii) 782,897 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora Merlin Institutional, (iii) 86,426 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora Catalyst, (iv) 772,604 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora Catalyst Institutional, (v) 495,648 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora Bellator, (vi) 281,358 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora Impact Q, (vii) 576,207 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora Impact S, (viii) 557,310 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora SPC H and (ix) 348,113 Shares held in the Ancora Alternatives SMAs. As of the date hereof, Ancora Family Wealth, as the investment advisor to the Ancora Family Wealth SMAs, may be deemed to beneficially own 6,675 Shares, constituting 0% of the Shares outstanding and consisting of 6,675 Shares held in the Ancora Family Wealth SMAs. As of the date hereof, Inverness Holdings, as the sole member of Ancora Family Wealth, may be deemed to beneficially own 6,675 Shares, constituting 0% of the Shares outstanding and consisting of 6,675 Shares held in the Ancora Family Wealth SMAs. As of the date hereof, Ancora Holdings, as the sole member of each of Ancora Alternatives and Inverness Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own 3,952,125 Shares, constituting approximately 5.9% of the Shares outstanding and consisting of (i) 44,887 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora Merlin, (ii) 782,897 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora Merlin Institutional, (iii) 86,426 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora Catalyst, (iv) 772,604 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora Catalyst Institutional, (v) 495,648 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora Bellator, (vi) 281,358 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora Impact Q, (vii) 576,207 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora Impact S, (viii) 557,310 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora SPC H (ix) 348,113 Shares held in the Ancora Alternatives SMAs and (x) 6,675 Shares held in the Ancora Family Wealth SMAs. As of the date hereof, Mr. DiSanto beneficially owned directly 4,000 Shares. As the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ancora Holdings, he may be deemed to beneficially own 3,952,125 Shares, constituting approximately 5.9% of the Shares outstanding and consisting of (i) 44,887 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora Merlin, (ii) 782,897 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora Merlin Institutional, (iii) 86,426 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora Catalyst, (iv) 772,604 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora Catalyst Institutional, (v) 495,648 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora Bellator, (vi) 281,358 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora Impact Q, (vii) 576,207 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora Impact S, (viii) 557,310 Shares beneficially owned directly by Ancora SPC H (ix) 348,113 Shares held in the Ancora Alternatives SMAs and (x) 6,675 Shares held in the Ancora Family Wealth SMAs.
(b)	Item 5(b) is hereby amended and restated to read as follows: (i) Ancora Merlin 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0 2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 44,887 3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0 4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 44,887 (ii) Ancora Merlin Institutional 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0 2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 782,897 3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0 4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 782,897 (iii) Ancora Catalyst 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0 2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 86,426 3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0 4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 86,426 (iv) Ancora Catalyst Institutional 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0 2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 772,604 3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0 4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 772,604 (v) Ancora Bellator 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0 2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 495,648 3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0 4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 495,648 (vi) Ancora Impact Q 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0 2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 281,358 3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0 4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 281,358 (vii) Ancora Impact S 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0 2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 576,207 3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0 4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 576,207 (viii) Ancora SPC H 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0 2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 557,310 3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0 4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 557,310 (ix) Ancora Alternatives 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0 2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 3,945,450 3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0 4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 3,945,450 (x) Ancora Family Wealth 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0 2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 6,675 3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0 4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 6,675 (xi) Inverness Holdings 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0 2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 6,675 3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0 4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 6,675 (xii) Ancora Holdings 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0 2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 3,952,125 3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0 4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 3,952,125 (xiii) Mr. DiSanto 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 4,000 2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 3,952,125 3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 4,000 4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 3,952,125
(c)	The transactions in the Shares by the Reporting Persons during the past 60 days are set forth in Exhibit 1 and are incorporated herein by reference. All of such transactions were effected in the open market unless otherwise noted.
Item 6.	Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer
	Item 6 is hereby amended to add the following: On September 2, 2025, the Reporting Persons exercised all of the 1,504,140 Warrants held by them, representing 1,504,140 Shares, at an exercise price of $0.01 per share.
Item 7.	Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
	Item 7 is hereby amended to add the following exhibits: 1 - Transactions in the Securities of the Issuer During the Past 60 days

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Ancora Alternatives LLC

Signature:	/s/ Fredrick DiSanto
Name/Title:	Fredrick DiSanto, Chair and CEO of Ancora Holdings Group, LLC, Sole Member
Date:	09/05/2025

Ancora Merlin, LP

Signature:	/s/ Fredrick DiSanto
Name/Title:	Fredrick DiSanto, Chair and CEO of Ancora Holdings Group, LLC, Sole Member of Ancora Alternatives LLC, Investment Advisor and General Partner
Date:	09/05/2025

ANCORA MERLIN INSTITUTIONAL, LP

Signature:	/s/ Fredrick DiSanto
Name/Title:	Fredrick DiSanto, Chair and CEO of Ancora Holdings Group, LLC, Sole Member of Ancora Alternatives LLC, Investment Advisor and General Partner
Date:	09/05/2025

Ancora Catalyst, LP

Signature:	/s/ Fredrick DiSanto
Name/Title:	Fredrick DiSanto, Chair and CEO of Ancora Holdings Group, LLC, Sole Member of Ancora Alternatives LLC, Investment Advisor and General Partner
Date:	09/05/2025

Ancora Catalyst Institutional, LP

Signature:	/s/ Fredrick DiSanto
Name/Title:	Fredrick DiSanto, Chair and CEO of Ancora Holdings Group, LLC, Sole Member of Ancora Alternatives LLC, Investment Advisor and General Partner
Date:	09/05/2025

Ancora Bellator Fund, LP

Signature:	/s/ Fredrick DiSanto
Name/Title:	Fredrick DiSanto, Chair and CEO of Ancora Holdings Group, LLC, Sole Member of Ancora Alternatives LLC, Investment Advisor and General Partner
Date:	09/05/2025

Ancora Impact Fund LP - Series Q

Signature:	/s/ Fredrick DiSanto
Name/Title:	Fredrick DiSanto, Chair and CEO of Ancora Holdings Group, LLC, Sole Member of Ancora Alternatives LLC, Investment Advisor and General Partner
Date:	09/05/2025

Ancora Impact Fund LP - Series S

Signature:	/s/ Fredrick DiSanto
Name/Title:	Fredrick DiSanto, Chair and CEO of Ancora Holdings Group, LLC, Sole Member of Ancora Alternatives LLC, Investment Advisor and General Partner
Date:	09/05/2025

Ancora Impact Fund SPC Ltd. - Segregated Portfolio H

Signature:	/s/ Fredrick DiSanto
Name/Title:	Fredrick DiSanto, Chair and CEO of Ancora Holdings Group, LLC, Sole Member of Ancora Alternatives LLC, Investment Advisor
Date:	09/05/2025

ANCORA FAMILY WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Signature:	/s/ Fredrick DiSanto
Name/Title:	Fredrick DiSanto, Chair and CEO of Ancora Holdings Group, LLC, Sole Member of Inverness Holdings LLC, Sole Member
Date:	09/05/2025

Inverness Holdings LLC

Signature:	/s/ Fredrick DiSanto
Name/Title:	Fredrick DiSanto, Chair and CEO of Ancora Holdings Group, LLC, Sole Member
Date:	09/05/2025

Ancora Holdings Group, LLC

Signature:	/s/ Fredrick DiSanto
Name/Title:	Fredrick DiSanto, Chair and CEO
Date:	09/05/2025

DiSanto Fredrick D.

Signature:	/s/ Fredrick DiSanto
Name/Title:	Fredrick DiSanto
Date:	09/05/2025

FAQ

How many GPRE shares does Ancora beneficially own after the amendment?

Ancora-related reporting persons may be deemed to beneficially own 3,945,450 shares, constituting approximately 5.9% of outstanding shares as reported.

What transaction changed Ancora's stake in GPRE?

On September 2, 2025 the reporting persons exercised 1,504,140 warrants at an exercise price of $0.01 per share, converting them into common shares.

Which Ancora fund holds the largest direct GPRE position?

Ancora Merlin Institutional directly holds 782,897 shares (about 1.2% of the class); other funds hold different amounts disclosed in the filing.

Does any Ancora entity have sole voting power over the shares?

No. The filing reports 0 sole voting power for the Ancora entities and lists the holdings as shared voting and dispositive power.

Who signed the Schedule 13D/A for Ancora?

The filing was signed by Fredrick DiSanto in multiple capacities, including Chair and CEO of Ancora Holdings Group, LLC, dated 09/05/2025.