SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) |
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February 6, 2019 |
GREEN PLAINS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Iowa
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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001-32924 |
84-1652107 |
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(Commission file number) |
(IRS employer identification no.) |
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1811 Aksarben Drive, Omaha, Nebraska |
68106 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip code) |
(402) 884-8700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On February 6, 2019, the board of directors of Green Plains Inc. approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on March 15, 2019, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 22, 2019.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed as part of this report.
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99.1Press release, dated February 7, 2019
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: February 7, 2019 |
Green Plains Inc.
By: /s/ John W. Neppl__________
John W. Neppl (Principal Financial Officer) |
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