[SCHEDULE 13G] Green Plains Inc. Passive Investment Disclosure (>5%)
State Street reports 5.4% stake in Green Plains Inc.
State Street Corporation reported beneficial ownership of common stock of Green Plains Inc. State Street and its investment advisory subsidiaries hold 3,748,374 shares of Green Plains common stock, representing 5.4% of the class.
State Street Corporation reported beneficial ownership of common stock of Green Plains Inc. State Street and its investment advisory subsidiaries hold 3,748,374 shares of Green Plains common stock, representing 5.4% of the class.
State Street reports no sole voting or dispositive power over these shares. It has shared voting power over 3,627,238 shares and shared dispositive power over 3,748,374 shares through affiliated investment advisers, including SSGA Funds Management, Inc. and several State Street Global Advisors entities.
Positive
None.
Negative
None.
Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:3,748,374 sharesPercent of class:5.4 %Shared voting power:3,627,238 shares+2 more
5 metrics
Shares beneficially owned3,748,374 sharesCommon stock of Green Plains Inc. reported by State Street Corporation
Percent of class5.4 %Percentage of Green Plains Inc. common stock class held by State Street
Shared voting power3,627,238 sharesShares over which State Street has shared power to vote
Shared dispositive power3,748,374 sharesShares over which State Street has shared power to dispose
Sole voting power0 sharesShares with sole voting power reported by State Street
Key Terms
beneficially owned, Sole Voting Power, Shared Dispositive Power, parent holding company, +1 more
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Sole Voting Powerfinancial
"5 | Sole Voting Power 0.00 6 | Shared Voting Power 3,627,238.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
Shared Dispositive Powerfinancial
"8 | Shared Dispositive Power 3,748,374.00"
parent holding companyfinancial
"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to (ii)(G)"
investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940regulatory
"A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"
FAQ
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How much of Green Plains Inc (GPRE) stock does State Street Corporation beneficially own?
State Street Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 3,748,374 shares of Green Plains Inc. common stock, representing 5.4% of the class as disclosed in the Schedule 13G filing.
What voting power does State Street have over Green Plains Inc (GPRE) shares?
State Street reports 0 shares with sole voting power and 3,627,238 shares with shared voting power in Green Plains Inc., indicating voting authority is shared, primarily through affiliated investment advisers.
What dispositive power does State Street report for its Green Plains Inc (GPRE) holdings?
State Street reports 0 shares with sole dispositive power and 3,748,374 shares with shared dispositive power in Green Plains Inc., meaning affiliated advisers share authority to dispose of these shares.
Which State Street subsidiaries are involved in managing Green Plains Inc (GPRE) shares?
The filing identifies SSGA Funds Management, Inc. and several State Street Global Advisors entities, including Europe Limited, Limited, Trust Company, and Ltd., as investment adviser subsidiaries related to the reported holdings.
Does State Street hold Green Plains Inc (GPRE) shares on behalf of other beneficial owners?
The filing indicates that Item 6, concerning others’ rights to receive dividends or sale proceeds exceeding 5% of the class, is marked Not Applicable, so no such separate person is identified there.
Is the State Street position in Green Plains Inc (GPRE) part of a reporting group?
Under Item 8, regarding a reporting group, the disclosure states Not Applicable, indicating no separate group of filers is identified for this Green Plains Inc. position.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
GREEN PLAINS INC
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK
(Title of Class of Securities)
393222104
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
393222104
1
Names of Reporting Persons
STATE STREET CORPORATION
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
MASSACHUSETTS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
3,627,238.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
3,748,374.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,748,374.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.4 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
GREEN PLAINS INC
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1811 AKSARBEN DRIVE, OMAHA, NEBRASKA, 68106
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
STATE STREET CORPORATION;
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
ONE CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 1, BOSTON MA 02114, UNITED STATES
(c)
Citizenship:
MA
(d)
Title of class of securities:
COMMON STOCK
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
393222104
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
3748374.00
(b)
Percent of class:
5.4 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
3,627,238
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
3,748,374
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, LTD. (IA);
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
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.
