Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Iowa 84-1652107 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 1811 Aksarben Drive, Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 884-8700 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which register ...

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) Q1 2021 Earnings Conference Call May 3, 2021 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Phil Boggs - Senior Vice President, Investor Relations Todd Becker - President and Chief Executive Officer Patrich Simpkins - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ken Zaslow - Bank of Montreal Laurence Alexander - Jefferies Adam Samuelson - Goldman Sachs Craig Irwin - ROTH Capital Jordan Levy - Truist Securities Ben Bienvenu - Stephens Manav Gupta - Credit Suisse Selman Akyol - Stife ...

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Ethanol Production and Market Overview - As of December 31, 2020, the top five ethanol producers operated 69 plants, accounting for approximately 40% of the domestic production capacity, with capacities ranging from 800 mmgy to 1,800 mmgy[88]. - Approximately half of the 209 ethanol plants in the United States are standalone facilities, which account for about 38% of domestic production capacity[88]. - The Renewable Fuels Association reported 107 operational ethanol plants in states where the company has production facilities, with the largest concentration in Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois, representing 51% of operational production capacity[89]. - The average utilization rate for 2020 was approximately 71%, down from 76% in the previous year, primarily due to poor margins and reduced motor fuel demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic[320]. - Ethanol sold decreased to 793,743 thousand gallons in 2020 from 856,623 thousand gallons in 2019, a decline of approximately 7.3%[377]. - Revenues in the ethanol production segment decreased by $198.1 million in 2020, primarily due to lower production volumes[377]. Financial Performance - Total revenues reported for 2020 were $1,923,719, a decrease of 20.5% compared to $2,417,238 in 2019 and 35.5% from $2,983,932 in 2018[366]. - Ethanol production segment revenues for 2020 were $1,502,481, down 11.5% from $1,700,615 in 2019 and 29.1% from $2,120,475 in 2018[366]. - Agribusiness and energy services segment revenues decreased to $443,871 in 2020, a decline of 39.7% from $735,500 in 2019 and 42.4% from $768,956 in 2018[366]. - Consolidated revenues decreased by $493.5 million in 2020 compared to 2019, primarily due to lower production volumes of ethanol and distillers grains[374]. - Operating loss for the ethanol production segment in 2020 was $129,618, which included a goodwill impairment charge of $24.1 million and a $3.9 million pretax loss on the sale of the Hereford plant[366][367]. - Corporate activities incurred an operating loss of $57,888 in 2020, which included a goodwill impairment charge and losses from asset sales[367]. Strategic Partnerships and Acquisitions - The company acquired a majority interest in Fluid Quip Technologies, LLC in 2020 to expand Ultra-High Protein technology across its facilities[109]. - An exclusive partnership was formed with Hayashikane Sangyo of Japan in 2020 to deliver innovative solutions for global aquaculture markets[110]. - The company completed the sale of the Hereford ethanol plant in Q4 2020, resulting in a loss of $3.9 million recorded at the ethanol production level[356]. - The company acquired a majority interest in Fluid Quip Technologies, LLC in December 2020, indicating a strategic move towards market expansion[361]. Risk Management and Financial Instruments - The company uses various financial instruments to manage exposure to commodity price fluctuations, particularly for corn, ethanol, and natural gas[319]. - The partnership uses forward fixed-price physical contracts and derivative financial instruments to manage commodity price risk[437]. - The company actively monitors and manages credit and market risk associated with derivative financial instruments used for hedging commodity price changes[341]. Employee and Operational Measures - The company employs 839 full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees as of December 31, 2020, including 122 at its corporate office[115]. - The company has implemented enhanced safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic to protect employee health and ensure reliable product supply[117]. Tax and Cash Flow - Income tax benefit increased to $50.4 million in 2020 from $21.3 million in 2019, primarily due to the carry back of a tax NOL generated in 2019[386]. - Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations was $98.9 million in 2020, compared to a net cash used of $27.0 million in 2019[404]. Debt and Obligations - As of December 31, 2020, total contractual obligations amounted to $1,041,985,000, with $560,848,000 due within one year[429]. - The partnership's long-term and short-term debt obligations total $571,744,000, with $241,121,000 due within one year[429]. - A 10% increase in interest rates would affect the partnership's interest cost by approximately $0.9 million per year, with $237.4 million of its $526.2 million debt having variable interest rates[434].

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Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered | | --- | --- | --- | | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2020 Commission File Number 001-32924 1811 Aksarben Drive, Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 884-8700 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) Securities registered ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 84-1652107 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 1811 Aksarben Drive, Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 884-8700 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For th ...