Green Plains Inc. Files 8-K on Security Holder Votes
Ticker: GPRE · Form: 8-K · Filed: May 7, 2024 · CIK: 1309402
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, shareholder-vote, 8-k
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TL;DR
GPRE filed an 8-K on May 7th regarding shareholder votes. Nothing major to see here, just corporate housekeeping.
AI Summary
Green Plains Inc. filed an 8-K on May 7, 2024, to report on matters submitted to a vote of its security holders. The filing details the company's corporate structure, including its state of incorporation (Iowa) and principal executive offices in Omaha, Nebraska. It also lists historical name changes for the company, previously known as Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.
Why It Matters
This filing is important for investors to understand the corporate governance and voting matters that affect Green Plains Inc. and its shareholders.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing is procedural and reports on standard corporate matters without disclosing new financial risks or significant operational changes.
Key Players & Entities
- Green Plains Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. (company) — Former company name
- May 7, 2024 (date) — Date of report
- Iowa (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
- Omaha, Nebraska (location) — Principal executive offices
FAQ
What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report on matters submitted to a vote of Green Plains Inc.'s security holders.
When was this 8-K report filed?
This 8-K report was filed on May 7, 2024.
What is Green Plains Inc.'s state of incorporation?
Green Plains Inc. is incorporated in Iowa.
Where are Green Plains Inc.'s principal executive offices located?
Green Plains Inc.'s principal executive offices are located at 1811 Aksarben Drive, Omaha, Nebraska.
Has Green Plains Inc. operated under other names previously?
Yes, Green Plains Inc. was formerly known as Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc., with name changes recorded on January 6, 2010, March 14, 2006, and November 23, 2004.
Filing Stats: 529 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 9.4 · Accepted 2024-05-07 16:13:31
Key Financial Figures
- $0.001 — ich registered Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share GPRE The Nasdaq Stock Market
Filing Documents
- gpre-20240507.htm (8-K) — 32KB
- 0001309402-24-000094.txt ( ) — 152KB
- gpre-20240507.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- gpre-20240507_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 21KB
- gpre-20240507_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 12KB
- gpre-20240507_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. Green Plains Inc. (the "Company") held its 2024 annual meeting of shareholders on May 7, 2024. All matters voted on were approved. The numbers of shares cast for, against or withheld are as follows: 1. Proposal to elect six directors, each to serve a one-year term that expires at the 2025 annual meeting. Nominee Name For Withheld James D. Anderson 49,930,683 1,508,746 Todd A. Becker 49,773,279 1,666,150 Ejnar A. Knudsen III 50,996,625 442,804 Brian Peterson 49,930,124 1,509,305 Alain Treuer 49,841,633 1,597,796 Kimberly Wagner 45,485,110 5,954,319 There were 4,401,826 broker non-votes with respect to this matter. 2. Proposal to ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2024. For Against Abstain 55,518,912 286,337 36,006 3. Proposal to cast an advisory vote to approve the Company's executive compensation. For Against Abstain 49,007,172 2,387,859 44,398 There were 4,401,826 broker non-votes with respect to this matter. No other matters were voted on at the annual meeting. SIGNATURE 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. Green Plains Inc. Date: May 7, 2024 By: /s/ Michelle Mapes Michelle Mapes Chief Legal & Administration Officer and Corporate Secretary