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UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 22, 2025 GREEN PLAINS INC.

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 22, 2025 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Numb

Green Plains Enters into Agreement to Sell Obion, Tennessee Plant to POET LLC Strategic Review Concluded; Proceeds from Sale to Fully Retire Junior Mezzanine Notes

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Enters into Agreement to Sell Obion, Tennessee Plant to POET LLC Strategic Review Concluded; Proceeds from Sale to Fully Retire Junior Mezzanine Notes OMAHA, Neb. August 27, 2025 - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with POET to sell its Rives, Tennessee based ethanol

ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN GREEN PLAINS OBION LLC, as Seller, POET BIOREFINING – OBION, LLC, as Buyer Dated as of August 22, 2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit 2.1 ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN GREEN PLAINS OBION LLC, as Seller, and POET BIOREFINING – OBION, LLC, as Buyer Dated as of August 22, 2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. DEFINITIONS; INTERPRETATION. 1 1.1 Definitions 1 1.2 Interpretation 15 2. SALE OF ASSETS AND CERTAIN RELATED MATTERS. 16 2.1 Sale of Purchased Assets 16 2.2 Excluded Assets 18 2.3 Assumed Liabilities 19 2.4 Excluded Liab

Green Plains Inc. Appoints Chris Osowski as Chief Executive Officer Veteran operations and technology leader to drive next phase of growth and innovation

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Inc. Appoints Chris Osowski as Chief Executive Officer Veteran operations and technology leader to drive next phase of growth and innovation OMAHA, Neb. August 19, 2025 (BUSINESS WIRE) Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) (“Green Plains,” the “Company,” “we” or “us”) today announced the appointment of Chris Osowski as Chief Executive Officer and member of

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (this “Agreement”) is effective as of the Effective Date defined herein, by and between GREEN PLAINS INC., an Iowa corporation (the “Company”), and CHRIS OSOWSKI, an individual (“Executive”). In consideration of the promises and mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Employment; Location. The Company he

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 19, 2025 GREEN PLAINS INC.

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 19, 2025 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Numb

GREEN PLAINS INC. COMMON STOCK WARRANTS DEBT SECURITIES UNITS

TABLE OF CONTENTS   Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)   Registration No. 333-288720 PROSPECTUS GREEN PLAINS INC. $300,000,000 COMMON STOCK WARRANTS DEBT SECURITIES UNITS We may, from time to time, issue in one or more offerings and in one or more series: • shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share; • warrants for the purchase of shares of common stock; • debt securities; and • units consis

GREEN PLAINS INC. 6,754,140 shares of Common Stock Offered by the Selling Stockholders Issuable Upon Exercise of Outstanding Warrants

TABLE OF CONTENTS  Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)  Registration No: 333-288720 PROSPECTUS GREEN PLAINS INC.

Security Type

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables S-3 Green Plains Inc. Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities ☐Not Applicable Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Carry Forward Form Type Carry Forward File Number Carry Forward Initial E

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 11, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 11, 2025 Registration No.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2025

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2025 Registration No.

GREEN PLAINS INC. [TRUSTEE’S NAME] Dated as of [ ] [ ], 20[ ] SUBORDINATED DEBT SECURITIES GREEN PLAINS INC. Certain Sections of this Indenture relating to Sections 310 through 318, inclusive, of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended

Exhibit 4.6 GREEN PLAINS INC. to [TRUSTEE’S NAME] Trustee INDENTURE Dated as of [ ] [ ], 20[ ] SUBORDINATED DEBT SECURITIES GREEN PLAINS INC. Certain Sections of this Indenture relating to Sections 310 through 318, inclusive, of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended Trust Indenture Act Section Indenture Section Section 310(a)(1) 609 (a)(2) 609 (a)(3) Not Applicable (a)(4) Not Applicable (b)

GREEN PLAINS INC. [TRUSTEE’S NAME] Dated as of [ ] [ ], 20[ ] SENIOR DEBT SECURITIES GREEN PLAINS INC. Certain Sections of this Indenture relating to Sections 310 through 318, inclusive, of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended

Exhibit 4.5 GREEN PLAINS INC. to [TRUSTEE’S NAME] Trustee INDENTURE Dated as of [ ] [ ], 20[ ] SENIOR DEBT SECURITIES GREEN PLAINS INC. Certain Sections of this Indenture relating to Sections 310 through 318, inclusive, of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended Trust Indenture Act Section Indenture Section Section 310(a)(1) 609 (a)(2) 609 (a)(3) Not Applicable (a)(4) Not Applicable (b) 608 Se

Green Plains Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Results for the Second Quarter of 2025 and Future Outlook: •EPS of $(1.09) per diluted share, inclusive of non-cash charges of $44.9 million, compared to $(0.38) per diluted share, for the same period in the prior year •Carbon capture infrastructure equipment delivered and construction progressing, keepin

by and among Green Plains SPE LLC, as the Pledgor, in favor of Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee

Exhibit 10.14 AMENDED AND RESTATED PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT This AMENDED AND RESTATED PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, dated as of August 10, 2025 (as amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, this “Agreement”), made by GREEN PLAINS SPE LLC, a Delaware corporation (“Pledgor”), in favor of WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as trustee for the Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2025 OR ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001

Warrant Agreement to Purchase Common Stock of Green Plains Inc., dated August 10, 2025, by and between Green Plains Inc. and Strategic Income Opportunities Bond Fund (The exhibits have been omitted. The company will furnish such exhibits to the SEC upon request.)

Exhibit 10.16(c) WARRANT AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK OF GREEN PLAINS INC. NEITHER THIS WARRANT NOR THE SHARES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE, AND HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THEREOF. AS A RESULT, NEITHER TH

Warrant Agreement to Purchase Common Stock of Green Plains Inc., dated August 10, 2025, by and between Green Plains Inc. and BlackRock Global Allocation Fund, Inc. (The exhibits have been omitted. The company will furnish such exhibits to the SEC upon request.)

Exhibit 10.16(a) WARRANT AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK OF GREEN PLAINS INC. NEITHER THIS WARRANT NOR THE SHARES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE, AND HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THEREOF. AS A RESULT, NEITHER TH

Subscription Agreement, dated August 10, 2025, by and between Green Plains Inc., BlackRock Global Allocation Fund, Inc., BlackRock Global Allocation Collective Fund, BlackRock Total Return Bond Fund, and Strategic Income Opportunities Bond Fund (The schedules and exhibits have been omitted. The

Exhibit 10.12 SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT This SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT (this “Subscription Agreement”), dated as of August 10, 2025 is entered into by and among Green Plains Inc., an Iowa corporation (the “Company”) and each of the undersigned (each, a “Subscriber” and, collectively, the “Subscribers”). Defined terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed there

, 2025, related to Note Purchase Agreement dated February 9, 2021, by Green Plains SPE LLC, as Issuer, Green Plains Inc., as Guarantor and Wilmington

Exhibit 10.11 GREEN PLAINS SPE LLC, as Issuer and THE GUARANTORS PARTY HERETO JUNIOR SECURED MEZZANINE NOTES DUE 2026 ———————————————— AMENDED AND RESTATED INDENTURE DATED AS OF AUGUST 10, 2025 ———————————————— WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee TABLE OF CONTENTS Clause Page Article I DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE 2 SECTION 1.1 Definitions 2 SECTION 1.2 Other Definitio

Sale, Assignment and Assumption Agreement

Exhibit 10.10 SALE, ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT This SALE, ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of June 30, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), is executed and delivered by and between Green Plains Turnkey I LLC (the “Assignor”) and Tharaldson Ethanol Plant I, LLC (the “Assignee”). WHEREAS, the Assignor and the Assignee entered into that certain Limited Liability Compa

, by and among Green Plains Commodity Management LLC, Macquarie Bank Limited and Macquarie Futures USA LLC

Exhibit 10.9 Green Plains Commodity Management LLC June 18, 2025 Attn: EVP of Risk 1811 Aksarben Dr. Omaha, NE 68106 Facsimile: (402) 952-4916 Fourth Amendment to Credit Facility Dear Sir/Madam, Macquarie Bank Limited (“MBL”), Macquarie Futures USA LLC (“MFUSA”), and Green Plains Commodity Management LLC (“Borrower”) are parties to an agreement dated as of April 30, 2018 and amended as of June 18,

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 11, 2025 GREEN PLAINS INC.

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 11, 2025 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Numb

as the Pledgor, in favor of Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee

Exhibit 10.15 CAPTURE COMPANY PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT This CAPTURE COMPANY PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, dated as of August 10, 2025 (as amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, this “Agreement”), is made by GREEN PLAINS YORK CAPTURE COMPANY LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“York Capture”), GREEN PLAINS WOOD RIVER CAPTURE COMPANY LLC, a De

Warrant Agreement to Purchase Common Stock of Green Plains Inc., dated August 10, 2025, by and between Green Plains Inc. and BlackRock Total Return Bond Fund (The exhibits have been omitted. The company will furnish such exhibits to the SEC upon request.)

Exhibit 10.16(d) WARRANT AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK OF GREEN PLAINS INC. NEITHER THIS WARRANT NOR THE SHARES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE, AND HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THEREOF. AS A RESULT, NEITHER TH

as the Pledgor, in favor of Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee

Exhibit 10.13 PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT This PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, dated as of August 10, 2025 (as amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, this “Agreement”), is made by GREEN PLAINS INC., an Iowa corporation (“GPRE”), GREEN PLAINS FAIRMONT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Fairmont”), GREEN PLAINS SUPERIOR LLC, an Iowa limited liabi

Warrant Agreement to Purchase Common Stock of Green Plains Inc., dated August 10, 2025, by and between Green Plains Inc. and BlackRock Global Allocation Collective Fund (The exhibits have been omitted. The company will furnish such exhibits to the SEC upon request.)

Exhibit 10.16(b) WARRANT AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK OF GREEN PLAINS INC. NEITHER THIS WARRANT NOR THE SHARES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE, AND HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THEREOF. AS A RESULT, NEITHER TH

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 17, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 17, 2025 Registration No.

Filing Fee Table

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables S-3 Green Plains Inc. Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Carry Forward Form Type Carry Forward File Number Carry Forward Initial Effective Date Fi

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 6, 2025 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number)

Second Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement to Purchase Common Stock of Green Plains Inc., dated May 7, 2025, by and between Green Plains Inc. and Strategic Income Opportunities Bond Fund

Exhibit 10.10(d) SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED WARRANT AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK OF GREEN PLAINS INC. NEITHER THIS WARRANT NOR THE SHARES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE, AND HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THER

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 8, 2025 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number)

Secured Line of Credit Agreement, dated May 7, 2025 by Green Plains Inc., as Borrower, Green Plains Central City LLC, as Guarantor and Ancora Alternatives LLC, as Lender

Exhibit 10.11 SECURED LINE OF CREDIT AGREEMENT This SECURED LINE OF CREDIT AGREEMENT, dated as of May 7, 2025 (this “Agreement”), is made by and among GREEN PLAINS INC., an Iowa corporation (together with its successors and permitted assigns, “Borrower”), GREEN PLAINS CENTRAL CITY LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, in its capacity as a Guarantor (together with its successors and permitted

Warrant Agreement to Purchase Common Stock of Green Plains Inc., dated May 7, 2025, by and between Green Plains Inc. and Ancora Catalyst, LP

Exhibit 10.12(b) WARRANT AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK OF GREEN PLAINS INC. NEITHER THIS WARRANT NOR THE SHARES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE, AND HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THEREOF. AS A RESULT, NEITHER TH

Second Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement to Purchase Common Stock of Green Plains Inc., dated May 7, 2025, by and between Green Plains Inc. and BlackRock Total Return Bond Fund

Exhibit 10.10(c) SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED WARRANT AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK OF GREEN PLAINS INC. NEITHER THIS WARRANT NOR THE SHARES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE, AND HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THER

Green Plains Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Results for the First Quarter of 2025: •EPS of ($1.14) per diluted share compared to EPS of ($0.81) per diluted share for the same period in the prior year •Commenced construction on compression infrastructure for its carbon capture and storage initiative in Nebraska, keeping the project on track for start

Warrant Agreement to Purchase Common Stock of Green Plains Inc., dated May 7, 2025, by and between Green Plains Inc. and Ancora Merlin, LP

Exhibit 10.12(d) WARRANT AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK OF GREEN PLAINS INC. NEITHER THIS WARRANT NOR THE SHARES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE, AND HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THEREOF. AS A RESULT, NEITHER TH

Warrant Agreement to Purchase Common Stock of Green Plains Inc., dated May 7, 2025, by and between Green Plains Inc. and Ancora Merlin Institutional, LP

Exhibit 10.12(c) WARRANT AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK OF GREEN PLAINS INC. NEITHER THIS WARRANT NOR THE SHARES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE, AND HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THEREOF. AS A RESULT, NEITHER TH

by and among Green Plains Inc., as Guarantor, Green Plains Finance Company LLC, Green Plains Grain Company LLC and Green Plains Trade Group LLC as the Borrowers, ING Capital LLC, as Agent and the other financial institutions party thereto (The exhibits and schedules to Exhibit A have been omitted. The Company will furnish such schedules to the SEC upon request.)

Exhibit 10.7 Execution Version FIRST AMENDMENT TO LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT This FIRST AMENDMENT TO LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is made and entered into effective as of April 14, 2025, by and among GREEN PLAINS INC., an Iowa corporation (“Holdings”), GREEN PLAINS FINANCE COMPANY LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“GP Finco”), GREEN PLAINS GRAIN COMPANY LLC, a Delaware

Second Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement to Purchase Common Stock of Green Plains Inc., dated May 7, 2025, by and between Green Plains Inc. and BlackRock Global Allocation Fund, Inc.

Exhibit 10.10(a) SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED WARRANT AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK OF GREEN PLAINS INC. NEITHER THIS WARRANT NOR THE SHARES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE, AND HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THER

Warrant Agreement to Purchase Common Stock of Green Plains Inc., dated May 7, 2025, by and between Green Plains Inc. and Ancora Bellator Fund, LP

Exhibit 10.12(e) WARRANT AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK OF GREEN PLAINS INC. NEITHER THIS WARRANT NOR THE SHARES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE, AND HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THEREOF. AS A RESULT, NEITHER TH

Warrant Agreement to Purchase Common Stock of Green Plains Inc., dated May 7, 2025, by and between Green Plains Inc. and Ancora Catalyst Institutional, LP

Exhibit 10.12(a) WARRANT AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK OF GREEN PLAINS INC. NEITHER THIS WARRANT NOR THE SHARES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE, AND HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THEREOF. AS A RESULT, NEITHER TH

First Supplemental Indenture, dated May 7, 2025, related to Note Purchase Agreement dated February 9, 2021, by Green Plains SPE LLC, as Issuer, Green Plains Inc., as Guarantor and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee

Exhibit 10.8 EXECUTION VERSION FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE THIS FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”), dated as of May 7, 2025, between GREEN PLAINS SPE LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Issuer”), GREEN PLAINS INC., an Iowa corporation (the “Guarantor”) and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as trustee (the “Trustee”), under the Indenture, dated as of Feb

Guarantee Agreement, dated as of May 7, 2025, between Green Plains SPE LLC, as Issuer, Green Plains Inc., as Guarantor, each of the entities listed on Exhibit A as Additional Guarantors, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee, under the Indenture, dated as of February 9, 2021, as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated May 13, 2022 and as supplemented by the first supplemental indenture, dated May 7, 2025

Exhibit 10.9 EXECUTION VERSION GUARANTY AGREEMENT THIS GUARANTY AGREEMENT (this “Guaranty Agreement”), dated as of May 7, 2025, between GREEN PLAINS SPE LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Issuer”), GREEN PLAINS INC., an Iowa corporation (the “Guarantor”), each of the entities listed on Exhibit A hereto (the “Additional Guarantors”) and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as truste

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2025 OR ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 00

Second Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement to Purchase Common Stock of Green Plains Inc., dated May 7, 2025, by and between Green Plains Inc. and BlackRock Global Allocation Collective Fund

Exhibit 10.10(b) SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED WARRANT AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK OF GREEN PLAINS INC. NEITHER THIS WARRANT NOR THE SHARES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE, AND HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THER

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ☑ Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a party other than the Registrant CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Proxy State

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ☑ Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a party other than the Registrant CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☑ Definitive Proxy State

Ethanol Marketing Agreement, dated April 16, 2025, by and between Green Plains Trade Group LLC and Eco-Energy, LLC (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the company's Current Report on Form 8-K

Exhibit 10.1 CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND TERMS ARE OMITTED AND MARKED WITH “[*]” AS THEY ARE BOTH NOT MATERIAL AND THE TYPE OF INFORMATION THAT THE COMPANY TREATS AS PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL. ETHANOL MARKETING AGREEMENT THIS ETHANOL MARKETING AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of April 16th, 2025 (the “Execution Date”), is entered into by and between Eco-Energy, LLC, a Tennessee limited liability c

Green Plains Inc. Announces Eco-Energy LLC as Exclusive Ethanol Marketing Partner

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Inc. Announces Eco-Energy LLC as Exclusive Ethanol Marketing Partner OMAHA, Neb. Apr 22, 2025, (BUSINESS WIRE) Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) ) (“Green Plains,” the “Company,” “we” or “us”) today announced that Eco-Energy LLC, a leader in biofuels marketing and logistics, has been selected as its exclusive ethanol marketer. Under this new agreement,

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 16, 2025 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Numbe

Cooperation Agreement, dated April 11, 2025, by and between Green Plains Inc. and Ancora Holdings Group, LLC (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 15, 2025)

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION COOPERATION AGREEMENT This Cooperation Agreement (this “Agreement”), effective as of April 11, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), is entered into by and between Green Plains Inc., an Iowa corporation (the “Company”), and Ancora Holdings Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (collectively with its Affiliates and Associates, the “Investor”). The Company and the In

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 11, 2025 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Numbe

Green Plains Advances Refreshment of Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Advances Refreshment of Board of Directors •Appoints Three New Independent Directors with Collective Experience in the Agriculture and Commodities Sector, Capital Allocation, Finance and Strategic Transactions •Forms Strategic Planning Committee to Support Efforts to Enhance Shareholder Value •Reaches Cooperation Agreement with Long-Term Shareholder Ancora OMAHA, Neb.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No.1) CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 28, 2025 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement by and between Green Plains Inc. and

Exhibit 10.2 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement (this “Agreement”) is effective as of February 27, 2025 (the “Effective Date”) by and between GREEN PLAINS INC., an Iowa corporation (the “Company”), and Michelle Mapes, an individual (“Executive”). WHEREAS, Executive entered into an Employment Agreement dated February 3, 2020 with the Company (the “E

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 28, 2025 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Nu

Executive Transition and Separation Agreement by and between Green Plains Inc. and Todd Becker effective March 1, 2025 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 28, 2025)

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTIVE TRANSITION AND SEPARATION AGREEMENT This Executive Transition and Separation Agreement (“Agreement”), dated as of the 27th day of February, 2025, is by and between Green Plains Inc., an Iowa corporation (“GPRE”) and Todd Becker, an individual (“Executive” and, together with GPRE, the “Parties”). RECITALS A. Executive is employed full time as the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO

Green Plains Inc. Announces Leadership Transition

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Inc. Announces Leadership Transition •Todd Becker to Depart from Green Plains After 17 Years as CEO •Executive Committee to Lead the Company Until a Successor Is Appointed •Board of Directors Has Initiated a Search for a New CEO OMAHA, Neb. Feb 28, 2025, (BUSINESS WIRE) - Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) ) (“Green Plains,” the “Company,” “we” or “us”)

Amendment No. 3 to Employment Agreement by and between Green Plains

Exhibit 10.28 AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is made and entered with an effective date of December 1, 2024 by and between GREEN PLAINS INC. f/k/a Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), and Todd Becker, an individual (“Executive”). RECITALS WHEREAS, Company and Executive are parties to that certain Employment Ag

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 7, 2025 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Num

Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement by and between Green Plains

Exhibit 10.29 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement (this “Agreement”) is effective as of February 6, 2025 by and between GREEN PLAINS INC., an Iowa corporation (the “Company”), and Grant Kadavy, an individual (“Executive”). WHEREAS, Executive entered into an Employment Agreement dated October 2, 2022 with the Company (the “Employment Agreement”); and

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-32924 GREEN PL

Confidential Severance Agreement and Release by and between Green Plains Inc. and Grant Kadavy dated February 6, 2025

Exhibit 10.30 CONFIDENTIAL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT AND RELEASE This Confidential Severance Agreement and Release (“Agreement”) is made by and between Grant Kadavy (“EMPLOYEE”) and Green Plains Inc. (“EMPLOYER” or “Company”). The terms of this Agreement are as follows: A.EMPLOYEE has been employed by EMPLOYER pursuant to the terms of an Employment Agreement dated October 3, 2022 (the “Employment Agreem

Schedule of Subsidiaries

Exhibit 21.1 Subsidiaries of the Company Company State of Organization Collins BioEnergy Partners LLC Texas Fluid Quip Technologies LLC Ohio Fluid Quip Mechanical LLC Ohio Green Plains Central City LLC Delaware Green Plains Central City Capture Company LLC Delaware Green Plains Fairmont LLC Delaware Green Plains Finance Company LLC Delaware Green Plains Grain Company LLC Delaware Green Plains Hope

Green Plains Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results Results for the Fourth Quarter 2024 and Future Outlook: •EPS of $(0.86) per diluted share, compared to EPS of $0.12 per diluted share, for the same period in 2023 •Green Plains has launched a corporate reorganization and cost reduction initiative to significantly reduce ongoing expenses over

Green Plains Inc. Insider Trading Policy

Exhibit 19.1 Green Plains Inc. Insider Trading Policy The Need For An Insider Trading Policy Green Plains Inc. (the “Company”) is a publicly traded company, traded under the symbol “GPRE”. Therefore, the purchase or sale of its securities while aware of material nonpublic information (MNPI), or the disclosure of MNPI to others who then trade in the Company's securities, is prohibited by the federa

Executive Change in Control Severance Plan Participation Letter - Amended and Restated by and between Green Plains Inc. and Phil Boggs dated November 4, 2024

Exhibit 10.2 GREEN PLAINS, INC. EXECUTIVE CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE PLAN PARTICIPATION LETTER – AMENDED & RESTATED November 4, 2024 Executive: Phil Boggs (“Executive”) (via email) Re: Participation Letter – Green Plains, Inc. Executive Change in Control Severance Plan Dear Executive: We are pleased to inform you that now that you have been appointed as Chief Financial Officer, you have been desi

Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement by and between Green Plains Inc. and Phil Boggs effective November 1, 2024

Exhibit 10.1 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement (this “Agreement”) is effective as of November 1, 2024 and entered into this 12th day of November, 2024, by and between GREEN PLAINS INC., an Iowa corporation (the “Company”), and Phil Boggs, an individual (“Executive”). WHEREAS, Executive entered into an Employment Agreement dated December 2, 2021 wi

Confidential Severance Agreement and Release by and between Green Plains Inc. and Jim Stark dated November 15, 2024

Exhibit 10.3 CONFIDENTIAL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT AND RELEASE This Confidential Severance Agreement and Release (“Agreement”) is made by and between Jim Stark (“EMPLOYEE”) and Green Plains Inc. (“EMPLOYER”). The terms of this Agreement are as follows: A.EMPLOYEE has been employed by EMPLOYER at-will pursuant to the terms of that certain Employment Agreement between EMPLOYEE and EMPLOYER effective as o

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No.1) CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2024 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2024 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Num

Green Plains Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results Results for the Third Quarter of 2024 and Future Outlook: •Net income attributable to Green Plains of $48.2 million, or EPS of $0.69 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to Green Plains of $22.3 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, for the same period in 2023 •EBITDA of $83.3 million, inc

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2024 OR ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Numbe

Green Plains Appoints Phil Boggs as Chief Financial Officer, Jim Stark to retire from Green Plains

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Appoints Phil Boggs as Chief Financial Officer, Jim Stark to retire from Green Plains OMAHA, Neb., October 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today announced that Phil Boggs, EVP Investor Relations & Finance will take over as Chief Financial Officer of Green Plains effective Nov 1, 2024. Jim Stark will retire from Green Plain

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2024 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Num

GPRE / Green Plains Inc. / STATE STREET CORP Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* GREEN PLAINS INC (Name of Issuer) COMMON STOCK (Title of Class of Securities) 393222104 (CUSIP Number) September 30, 2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: ý

Green Plains Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results Results for the Second Quarter of 2024 and Future Outlook: •Net loss attributable to Green Plains of $24.4 million, or EPS of $(0.38) per basic and diluted share, compared to net loss attributable to Green Plains of $52.6 million, or $(0.89) per basic and diluted share, for the same period in 2023 •EBITDA

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Exhibit 10.1 Loan 200527 MODIFICATION OF LOAN DOCUMENTS AND CONSENT TO RELEASE This Modification of Loan Documents and Consent to Release (this “Consent”) is entered into as of May 24, 2024 (the “Effective Date”) by and among Green Plains Wood River LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and Green Plains Shenandoah LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (collectively, the “Original Borrowers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2024 OR ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2024 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Numbe

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2024 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number)

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 6, 2024

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 6, 2024 Registration No.

Filing Fee Table

Exhibit 107.1 Calculation of Filing Fee Table Form S-3ASR (Form Type) Green Plains Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Table 1 – Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Security  Type  Security Class  Title  Fee  Calculation  or Carry  Forward Rule  Amount Registered  Proposed  Maximum  Offering  Price Per  Unit  Maximum  Aggregate  Offering  Price  Fee  Rate  Amount

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2024 OR ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 00

Description of Securities Registered Under Section 12 of the Exchange Act (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed May 3, 2024)

Exhibit 4.1 DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES REGISTERED UNDER SECTION 12 OF THE EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED DESCRIPTION OF COMMON STOCK We are authorized to issue 150,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share. As of April 30, 2024, approximately 64,618,721 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding, held of record by approximately 1,755 shareholders of record, not including

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 3, 2024 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Ex

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 3, 2024 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number)

Green Plains Inc. Segment Revisions (in thousands) Three Months Ended Full Year 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Dec 31, 2023 Revenues Ethanol production $ 697,718 $ 728,935 $ 775,529 $ 622,359 $ 2,824,541 Agribusiness and energy services

Exhibit 99.2 Green Plains Inc. Segment Revisions (in thousands) Three Months Ended Full Year 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Dec 31, 2023 Revenues Ethanol production $ 697,718 $ 728,935 $ 775,529 $ 622,359 $ 2,824,541 Agribusiness and energy services 142,386 135,823 125,081 97,613 500,903 Intersegment eliminations (7,155) (7,126) (7,840) (7,580) (29,701) $ 832,949 $ 857,632 $ 892,770 $

Executive Change in Control Severance Plan Participation Letter by and between Green Plains Inc. and Grant Kadavy, dated August 2, 2023

Exhibit 10.2 GREEN PLAINS, INC. EXECUTIVE CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE PLAN PARTICIPATION LETTER August 2, 2023 Executive: Grant Kadavy (“Executive”) (via email) Re: Participation Letter – Green Plains, Inc. Executive Change in Control Severance Plan Dear Executive: We are pleased to inform you that you have been designated as eligible to participate in the Green Plains, Inc. Executive Change in Co

Green Plains Inc. Performance Share Unit Agreement for 2019 Equity Incentive Plan.

Exhibit 10.4 GREEN PLAINS INC. PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT This Performance Share Unit Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made this day of , 20 to (the “Grantee”) and evidences the grant by Green Plains Inc. (the “Company”) of a Performance Share Unit Award (the “Award”) to the Grantee on the date hereof (the “Date of Grant”) pursuant to the Company’s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). By a

Green Plains Inc. Restricted Stock Agreement for 2019 Equity Incentive Plan.

Exhibit 10.3 GREEN PLAINS INC. RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT This Restricted Stock Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made this day of , 20 to (the “Grantee”) and evidences the grant by Green Plains Inc., an Iowa corporation (the “Company”) of a Restricted Stock Award (the “Award”) to the Grantee on the date hereof (the “Date of Grant”) pursuant to the Company’s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (th

Green Plains Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results Results for the First Quarter of 2024: •EPS of ($0.81) per basic and diluted share compared to EPS of ($1.20) per basic and diluted share for the same period in the prior year •Announced new specialty feed ingredient brand: Sequence™ with current sales equivalent to approximately 10% of current high protei

Employment Agreement by and between Green Plains Inc. and Grant Kadavy, dated October 3, 2022

Exhibit 10.1 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (this “Agreement”) is effective as of the Effective Date defined herein, by and between GREEN PLAINS INC., an Iowa corporation (the “Company”), and Grant Kadavy, an individual (“Executive”). In consideration of the promises and mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Employment; Location. The Company her

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ☑ Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a party other than the Registrant CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Proxy State

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ☑ Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a party other than the Registrant CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☑ Definitive Proxy State

GPRE / Green Plains Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tv01049-greenplainsinc.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 9)* Name of issuer: Green Plains Inc Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 393222104 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 29, 2023 Check the appropriate box to designate th

GPRE / Green Plains Inc. / Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC - GRANTHAM, MAYO, VAN OTTERLOO & CO. LLC / GREEN PLAINS -- SCHEDULE 13G/A(#1) Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) * Green Plains Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 393222104 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sche

Green Plains Inc. Performance Share Unit Agreement for 2019 Equity Incentive Plan

Exhibit 10.5(d) GREEN PLAINS INC. PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT This Performance Share Unit Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made this day of , 2024 to (the “Grantee”) and evidences the grant by Green Plains Inc. (the “Company”) of a Performance Share Unit Award (the “Award”) to the Grantee on the date hereof (the “Date of Grant”) pursuant to the Company’s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”).

Green Plains Inc. Director Compensation Program

Exhibit 10.31 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION PROGRAM Approved June 1, 2009; Effective January 1, 2009; March 1, 2011, Effective January 1, 2011; Feb 5, 2014; Effective April 1, 2014 (for amounts payable on or after date); May 11, 2016, for amounts payable on or after such date; for director ownership guidelines November 14, 2017; updated February 2022 for tax withholding; updated March 2022 for Committee r

Schedule of Subsidiaries

Exhibit 21.1 Subsidiaries of the Company Company State of Organization Birmingham BioEnergy Partners LLC Texas BlendStar LLC Texas Fluid Quip Technologies LLC Ohio Green Plains Central City LLC Delaware Green Plains Ethanol Storage LLC Delaware Green Plains Fairmont LLC Delaware Green Plains Grain Company LLC Delaware Green Plains Holdings LLC Delaware Green Plains Hopewell LLC Delaware Green Plai

Green Plains Inc. Restricted Stock Agreement for 2019 Equity Incentive Plan

Exhibit 10.5(c) GREEN PLAINS INC. RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT This Restricted Stock Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made this day of , 2024 to (the “Grantee”) and evidences the grant by Green Plains Inc., an Iowa corporation (the “Company”) of a Restricted Stock Award (the “Award”) to the Grantee on the date hereof (the “Date of Grant”) pursuant to the Company’s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, as amende

Green Plains Inc. Clawback Policy

Exhibit 97 GREEN PLAINS INC. CLAWBACK POLICY Introduction The Board of Directors of Green Plains Inc. (the “Company” and the “Board”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders to create and maintain a culture that emphasizes integrity and accountability and that reinforces the Company’s pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. The Board has therefore adopted

Green Plains Partners LP 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan

Exhibit 10.32 GREEN PLAINS PARTNERS LP 2015 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN SECTION 1. Purpose of the Plan. This Green Plains Partners LP 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) has been adopted by Green Plains Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), the general partner of Green Plains Partners LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Partnership”). The Plan is intended to

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-32924 GREEN PL

GPRE / Green Plains Inc. / Ancora Advisors, LLC - AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE SCHEDULE 13D Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 sc13da40647003502072024.htm AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE SCHEDULE 13D UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-2(a) (Amendment No. 4)1 Green Plains, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 par value (Title of

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

EX-99.2 2 ex992to13da406470035020724.htm JOINT FILING AGREEMENT Exhibit 99.2 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13D (including additional amendments thereto) with respect to the shares of Common Stock, par value $

Cooperation Agreement, dated February 6, 2024, by and among Green Plains Inc. and Ancora Holdings Group, LLC (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 7, 2024)

Exhibit 10.1 COOPERATION AGREEMENT This Cooperation Agreement (this “Agreement”), effective as of February 6, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), is entered into by and between Green Plains Inc., an Iowa corporation (the “Company”), and Ancora Holdings Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (collectively with its Affiliates and Associates, the “Investor”). The Company and the Investor are toget

Green Plains Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results Results for the Fourth Quarter 2023: •Net income attributable to Green Plains of $7.2 million, or EPS of $0.12 per diluted share •EBITDA of $44.7 million •Achieved platform utilization rate of 95% for the fourth quarter Business Highlights: •Completed acquisition of Green Plains Partners LP,

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 07, 2024 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Nu

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 6, 2024 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Num

GPRE / Green Plains Inc. / FRANKLIN MUTUAL ADVISERS LLC Passive Investment

gree23a1.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing CUSIP NO. 393222104 13G Page 1 of 7 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* GREEN PLAINS INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 393222104 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Ev

Directors and Executive Officers of Green Plains Inc. Name Principal Occupation Citizenship Todd A. Becker President, Chief Executive Officer and Director United States James E. Stark Chief Financial Officer United States James F. Herbert II Chief Hu

EX-99.A 2 d705499dex99a.htm EX-99.A Exhibit A Directors and Executive Officers of Green Plains Inc. Name Principal Occupation Citizenship Todd A. Becker President, Chief Executive Officer and Director United States James E. Stark Chief Financial Officer United States James F. Herbert II Chief Human Resources Officer United States Michelle S. Mapes Chief Legal and Administration Officer and Corpora

GPP / Green Plains Partners LP - Limited Partnership / Green Plains Inc. - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 d705499dsc13da.htm SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5)* Green Plains Partners LP (Name of Issuer) Common Units Representing Limited Partner Interests (Title of Class of Securities) 393221106 (CUSIP Number) Michelle S. Mapes Green Plains Inc. 1811 Aksarben Drive Omaha, NE

Green Plains Inc. Completes Acquisition of Green Plains Partners LP

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Inc. Completes Acquisition of Green Plains Partners LP OMAHA, Neb., January 9, 2024, (BUSINESS WIRE) – Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) (“Green Plains”) and Green Plains Partners LP (NASDAQ: GPP) (the “Partnership”) today announced the completion of the transactions contemplated by the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Ag

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 9, 2024 GREEN PLAINS INC.

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 9, 2024 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Numb

Green Plains Inc. and Green Plains Partners LP Announce Unitholder Approval of Merger

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Green Plains Inc. and Green Plains Partners LP Announce Unitholder Approval of Merger OMAHA, Neb., January 5, 2024 – Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) (“Green Plains”) and Green Plains Partners LP (NASDAQ: GPP) (the “Partnership”) today announced that the Partnership’s common unitholders approved that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 16, 2023 (the “Me

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 4, 2024 GREEN PLAINS INC.

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 4, 2024 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Numb

1811 Aksarben Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68106 NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF WRITTEN CONSENT

Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration No. 333-275007 On September 16, 2023, Green Plains Inc., an Iowa corporation (“GPRE”), GPLP Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of GPRE (“Holdings”), GPLP Merger Sub LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings (“Merger Sub”), Green Plains Partners LP, a Delaware l

GREEN PLAINS INC. 1811 Aksarben Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68106 (402) 884-8700

GREEN PLAINS INC. 1811 Aksarben Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68106 (402) 884-8700 November 29, 2023 VIA EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Office of Industrial Applications and Services 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attn: Daniel Duchovny Jessica Ansart Abby Adams Re: GREEN PLAINS INC. Registration Statement on Form S-4 File No. 333-275007 La

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 17, 2023

S-4/A Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 17, 2023 Registration No.

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Form of Written Consent for Green Plains Partners LP Limited Partners

Exhibit 99.2 Exhibit 99.2 Using a black ink pen, mark your votes with an X as shown in this example. Please do not write outside the designated areas. 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext ENDORSEMENTLINE SACKPACK MR A SAMPLE DESIGNATION (IF ANY) 000001 ADD 1 ADD 2 ADD 3 ADD 4 ADD 5 ADD 6 Electronic Voting Inst

Consent of Evercore Group L.L.C.

Exhibit 99.1 CONSENT OF EVERCORE GROUP L.L.C. November 17, 2023 The Conflicts Committee of the Board of Directors Green Plains Holdings LLC, the general partner of Green Plains Partners LP 1811 Aksarben Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68106 Members of the Conflicts Committee of the Board of Directors: We hereby consent to (i) the inclusion of our opinion letter, dated September 16, 2023, to the Conflicts Co

Support Agreement, dated September 16, 2023, by and among Green Plains Partners LP, Green Plains Inc., and the parties listed on the signature pages thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the company's Registration Statement on Form S-4/A filed on filed November 17, 2023)

Exhibit 10.1 SUPPORT AGREEMENT THIS SUPPORT AGREEMENT, dated as of September 16, 2023 (this “Agreement”), is entered into by and among Green Plains Partners LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Partnership”), Green Plains Inc., an Iowa corporation (“Parent”), and the parties listed on the signature pages hereto (together with Parent, each a “Support Party” and collectively, the “Support Partie

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2023 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Num

Green Plains Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results Results for the Third Quarter of 2023 and Future Outlook: •Net income attributable to Green Plains of $22.3 million, or EPS of $0.35 per diluted share •EBITDA of $52.0 million •Plant utilization rate of 93.9%, returning platform to consistent operations •Outlook for the fourth quarter of 2023 remains stron

Amendment No. 3 to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated October 30, 2023, by and among Green Plains Operating Company LLC, as the Borrower, the guarantors identified therein, Argent Institutional Trust Company, as Administrative Agent and the other lenders party thereto (The schedules have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K and will be provided to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request).

Exhibit 10.1 AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is dated as of October 30, 2023, and is entered into by and among Green Plains Operating Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Borrower”), the Guarantors party hereto, the Lenders party hereto and ARGENT INSTITUTIONAL TRUST COMPANY

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2023 OR ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Numbe

Filing Fee Table

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Table Form S-4 (Form Type) Green Plains Inc.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 16, 2023

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 16, 2023 Registration No.

Consent of Evercore Group L.L.C.

Exhibit 99.1 CONSENT OF EVERCORE GROUP L.L.C. October 12, 2023 The Conflicts Committee of the Board of Directors Green Plains Holdings LLC, the general partner of Green Plains Partners LP 1811 Aksarben Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68106 Members of the Conflicts Committee of the Board of Directors: We hereby consent to (i) the inclusion of our opinion letter, dated September 16, 2023, to the Conflicts Com

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 16, 2023 GREEN PLAINS P

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 16, 2023 GREEN PLAINS PARTNERS LP (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-37469 47-3822258 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commis

GPP / Green Plains Partners LP - Unit / Green Plains Inc. - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 gpp-gpreschedule13damendme.htm SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* Green Plains Partners LP (Name of Issuer) Common Units Representing Limited Partner Interests (Title of Class of Securities) 393221106 (CUSIP Number) Michelle S. Mapes Green Plains Inc. 1811 Aksarben Dri

Green Plains Inc. and Green Plains Partners LP Announce Definitive Merger Agreement

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Inc. and Green Plains Partners LP Announce Definitive Merger Agreement OMAHA, Neb., September 18, 2023, (BUSINESS WIRE) - Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) (“Green Plains”) and Green Plains Partners LP (NASDAQ: GPP) (the “Partnership”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Green Plains will acquire

Support Agreement, dated September 16, 2023, by and among Green Plains Partners LP, Green Plains Inc., and the parties listed on the signature pages thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Issuer's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 18, 2023).

Exhibit 10.1 SUPPORT AGREEMENT THIS SUPPORT AGREEMENT, dated as of September 16, 2023 (this “Agreement”), is entered into by and among Green Plains Partners LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Partnership”), Green Plains Inc., an Iowa corporation (“Parent”), and the parties listed on the signature pages hereto (together with Parent, each a “Support Party” and collectively, the “Support Partie

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 16, 2023, by and among Green Plains Inc., GPLP Holdings Inc., GPLP Merger Sub LLC, Green Plains Holdings LLC and Green Plains Partners LP. (The schedules have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K and will be provided to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.)

Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among GREEN PLAINS INC., GPLP HOLDINGS INC., GPLP MERGER SUB LLC, GREEN PLAINS HOLDINGS LLC and GREEN PLAINS PARTNERS LP September 16, 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I DEFINED TERMS; CONSTRUCTION 2 Section 1.1 Definitions 2 Section 1.2 Interpretation 11 Article II THE MERGER 12 Section 2.1 Contribution of Parent Shares 12 Section 2.2 The Merger

Green Plains Inc. and Green Plains Partners LP Announce Definitive Merger Agreement

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Inc. and Green Plains Partners LP Announce Definitive Merger Agreement OMAHA, Neb., September 18, 2023, (BUSINESS WIRE) - Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) (“Green Plains”) and Green Plains Partners LP (NASDAQ: GPP) (the “Partnership”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Green Plains will acquire

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 16, 2023, by and among Green Plains Inc., GPLP Holdings Inc., GPLP Merger Sub LLC, Green Plains Holdings LLC and Green Plains Partners LP. (The schedules have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K and will be provided to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.)

Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among GREEN PLAINS INC., GPLP HOLDINGS INC., GPLP MERER SUB LLC, GREEN PLAINS HOLDINGS LLC and GREEN PLAINS PARTNERS LP September 16, 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I DEFINED TERMS; CONSTRUCTION 2 Section 1.1 Definitions 2 Section 1.2 Interpretation 11 Article II THE MERGER 12 Section 2.1 Contribution of Parent Shares 12 Section 2.2 The Merger a

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 16, 2023 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File N

Support Agreement, dated September 16, 2023, by and among Green Plains Partners LP, Green Plains Inc., and the parties listed on the signature pages thereto.

Exhibit 10.1 SUPPORT AGREEMENT THIS SUPPORT AGREEMENT, dated as of September 16, 2023 (this “Agreement”), is entered into by and among Green Plains Partners LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Partnership”), Green Plains Inc., an Iowa corporation (“Parent”), and the parties listed on the signature pages hereto (together with Parent, each a “Support Party” and collectively, the “Support Partie

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 16, 2023, by and among Green Plains Inc., GPLP Holdings Inc., GPLP Merger Sub LLC, Green Plains Holdings LLC and Green Plains Partners LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to GPRE’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 18, 2023, File No. 001-32924)

Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among GREEN PLAINS INC., GPLP HOLDINGS INC., GPLP MERER SUB LLC, GREEN PLAINS HOLDINGS LLC and GREEN PLAINS PARTNERS LP September 16, 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I DEFINED TERMS; CONSTRUCTION 2 Section 1.1 Definitions 2 Section 1.2 Interpretation 11 Article II THE MERGER 12 Section 2.1 Contribution of Parent Shares 12 Section 2.2 The Merger a

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 16, 2023 GREEN PLAINS I

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 16, 2023 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File N

Green Plains Inc. and Green Plains Partners LP Announce Definitive Merger Agreement

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Inc. and Green Plains Partners LP Announce Definitive Merger Agreement OMAHA, Neb., September 18, 2023, (BUSINESS WIRE) - Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) (“Green Plains”) and Green Plains Partners LP (NASDAQ: GPP) (the “Partnership”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Green Plains will acquire

Support Agreement, dated September 16, 2023, by and among Green Plains Partners LP, Green Plains Inc., and the parties listed on the signature pages thereto.

Exhibit 10.1 SUPPORT AGREEMENT THIS SUPPORT AGREEMENT, dated as of September 16, 2023 (this “Agreement”), is entered into by and among Green Plains Partners LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Partnership”), Green Plains Inc., an Iowa corporation (“Parent”), and the parties listed on the signature pages hereto (together with Parent, each a “Support Party” and collectively, the “Support Partie

Executive Change in Control Severance Plan Participation Letter by and between Green Plains Inc. and James E. Stark, dated August 2, 2023 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 4, 2023)

Exhibit 10.4 GREEN PLAINS, INC. EXECUTIVE CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE PLAN PARTICIPATION LETTER August 2, 2023 Executive: Jim Stark (“Executive”) (via email) Re: Participation Letter – Green Plains, Inc. Executive Change in Control Severance Plan Dear Executive: We are pleased to inform you that you have been designated as eligible to participate in the Green Plains, Inc. Executive Change in Contr

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 4, 2023 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Numbe

Executive Change in Control Severance Plan Participation Letter by and between Green Plains Inc. and Todd A. Becker, dated August 2, 2023 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 4, 2023)

Exhibit 10.3 GREEN PLAINS, INC. EXECUTIVE CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE PLAN PARTICIPATION LETTER August 2, 2023 Executive: Todd Becker (“Executive”) (via email) Re: Participation Letter – Green Plains, Inc. Executive Change in Control Severance Plan Dear Executive: We are pleased to inform you that you have been designated as eligible to participate in the Green Plains, Inc. Executive Change in Con

Green Plains Inc. Executive Change in Control Severance Plan, dated August 2, 2023 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 4, 2023)

Exhibit 10.2 GREEN PLAINS INC. EXECUTIVE CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE PLAN 1. Purpose and Effective Date. Green Plains Inc., an Iowa corporation, (the “Company”) has adopted this Green Plains Inc. Executive Change in Control Severance Plan (this “Plan”) to provide for the payment of severance or Change in Control benefits to Eligible Individuals. This Plan was approved by the Compensation Committee

Executive Change in Control Severance Plan Participation Letter by and between Green Plains Inc. and Chris Osowski, dated August 2, 2023 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 4, 2023)

Exhibit 10.6 GREEN PLAINS, INC. EXECUTIVE CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE PLAN PARTICIPATION LETTER August 2, 2023 Executive: Chris Osowski (“Executive”) (via email) Re: Participation Letter – Green Plains, Inc. Executive Change in Control Severance Plan Dear Executive: We are pleased to inform you that you have been designated as eligible to participate in the Green Plains, Inc. Executive Change in C

Executive Change in Control Severance Plan Participation Letter by and between Green Plains Inc. and Patrich Simpkins, dated August 2, 2023 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 4, 2023)

Exhibit 10.7 GREEN PLAINS, INC. EXECUTIVE CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE PLAN PARTICIPATION LETTER August 2, 2023 Executive: Patrich Simpkins (“Executive”) (via email) Re: Participation Letter – Green Plains, Inc. Executive Change in Control Severance Plan Dear Executive: We are pleased to inform you that you have been designated as eligible to participate in the Green Plains, Inc. Executive Change i

Green Plains Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results Results for the Second Quarter of 2023 and Future Outlook: •EPS of ($0.89) per diluted share, compared to EPS of $0.73 per diluted share for the same period in the prior year •Consolidated crush margin of $0.01 per gallon for the second quarter, inclusive of a significant negative earnings impact from Woo

Executive Change in Control Severance Plan Participation Letter by and between Green Plains Inc. and Michelle Mapes, dated August 2, 2023 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 4, 2023)

Exhibit 10.5 GREEN PLAINS, INC. EXECUTIVE CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE PLAN PARTICIPATION LETTER August 2, 2023 Executive: Michelle Mapes (“Executive”) (via email) Re: Participation Letter – Green Plains, Inc. Executive Change in Control Severance Plan Dear Executive: We are pleased to inform you that you have been designated as eligible to participate in the Green Plains, Inc. Executive Change in

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2023 OR ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001

Executive Change in Control Severance Plan Participation Letter by and between Green Plains Inc. and Leslie van der Meulen, dated August 2, 2023.

Exhibit 10.8 GREEN PLAINS, INC. EXECUTIVE CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE PLAN PARTICIPATION LETTER August 2, 2023 Executive: Leslie van der Meulen (“Executive”) (via email) Re: Participation Letter – Green Plains, Inc. Executive Change in Control Severance Plan Dear Executive: We are pleased to inform you that you have been designated as eligible to participate in the Green Plains, Inc. Executive Cha

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 13, 2023 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 9, 2023 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number)

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 3, 2023 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Ex

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 3, 2023 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number)

Green Plains Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results Results for the First Quarter of 2023: •EPS of ($1.20) per basic and diluted share, compared to EPS of ($1.16) per basic and diluted share for the same period in the prior year •Protein technology operating at five facilities achieved record daily production rates in recent weeks and on track to produce ap

Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated April 19, 2023, by and among Green Plains Operating Company LLC, the guarantors, the Lenders, and TMI Trust Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 4, 2023)

Exhibit 10.3 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is dated as of April 19, 2023, and is entered into by and among Green Plains Operating Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Borrower”), the Guarantors party hereto, the Lenders party hereto and TMI Trust Company, as administrative

May 3, 2023

EX-99.F 3 tm2314654d1ex99-f.htm EXHIBIT 99.F Exhibit F May 3, 2023 Board of Directors of Green Plains Holdings LLC 1811 Aksarben Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68106 Re: Proposal to Acquire All Outstanding Publicly Held Common Units Representing Limited Partner Interests in Green Plains Partners LP Dear Members of the Board of Directors: On behalf of Green Plains Inc. (“GPRE,” or “us”), I am pleased to sub

, by and among Green Plains Commodity Management LLC, Macquarie Bank Limited and Macquarie Futures USA LLC (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.

Exhibit 10.2 Macquarie Bank Limited ABN 46 008 583 542 Commodities and Financial Markets 50 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000 GPO Box 4294 Sydney NSW 1164 Telephone (61 2) 8232 3333 Faes1m!le (61 2) 8232 8341 Internet http://www.macquarie.com.au SWIFT MACQAU2S Green Plains Commodity Management LLC Attn: EVP of Risk 1811 Aksarben Dr. Omaha, NE 68106 Facsimile: (402) 952-4916 February 20, 2022 Third Amen

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 3, 2023 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Ex

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 3, 2023 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number)

, by and among Green Plains Commodity Management LLC

Exhibit 10.1 Macquarie Bank Limited ABN 46 008 583 542 Commodities and Financial Markets 50 Martin Place Telephone (61 2) 8232 3333 Sydney NSW 2000 Facsimile (61 2) 8232 8341 GPO Box 4294 Internet http://www.macquarie.com.au Sydney NSW 1164 Swift MACQAU2S November 24, 2021 Green Plains Commodity Management LLC Attn: EVP of Risk 1811 Aksarben Dr. Omaha, NE 68106 Facsimile: (402) 952-4916 Second Ame

Green Plains Announces Offer to Acquire Green Plains Partners LP

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Announces Offer to Acquire Green Plains Partners LP OMAHA, Neb., May 4, 2023, (BUSINESS WIRE) - Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today announced it has submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors of Green Plains Holdings LLC, the general partner of Green Plains Partners LP (NASDAQ: GPP) (“the Partnership”), to acquire all of the publicly held commo

Directors and Executive Officers of Green Plains Inc.

Exhibit A Directors and Executive Officers of Green Plains Inc. Name Principal Occupation Citizenship Common Units Beneficially Owned Percentage of Class Owned Wayne Hoovestol Chairman of the Board of Directors United States 66,376 0.3 % Jim Anderson Chief Executive Officer, Moly-Cop United States 5,000 * Farha Aslam Managing Partner, Crescent House Capital United States – – Ejnar Knudsen Founder

Green Plains Announces Offer to Acquire Green Plains Partners LP

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Announces Offer to Acquire Green Plains Partners LP OMAHA, Neb., May 4, 2023, (BUSINESS WIRE) - Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today announced it has submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors of Green Plains Holdings LLC, the general partner of Green Plains Partners LP (NASDAQ: GPP) (the “Partnership”), to acquire all of the publicly held commo

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 4, 2023 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number)

Employment Agreement by and between Green Plains Inc. and James E. Stark, dated March 1, 2023 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 4, 2023).

Exhibit 10.4 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (this “Agreement”) is effective as of the Effective Date defined herein, by and between GREEN PLAINS INC., an Iowa corporation (the “Company”), and Jim Stark, an individual (“Executive”). In consideration of the promises and mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Employment; Location. The Company hereby

Green Plains Announces Offer to Acquire Green Plains Partners LP

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Announces Offer to Acquire Green Plains Partners LP OMAHA, Neb., May 4, 2023, (BUSINESS WIRE) - Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today announced it has submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors of Green Plains Holdings LLC, the general partner of Green Plains Partners LP (NASDAQ: GPP) (the “Partnership”), to acquire all of the publicly held commo

GPP / Green Plains Partners LP - Unit / Green Plains Inc. - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* Green Plains Partners LP (Name of Issuer) Common Units Representing Limited Partner Interests (Title of Class of Securities) 393221106 (CUSIP Number) Michelle S. Mapes Green Plains Inc. 1811 Aksarben Drive Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 884-8700 (Name, Address an

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2023 OR ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 00

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 3, 2023 GREEN PLAINS PARTNERS

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 3, 2023 GREEN PLAINS PARTNERS LP (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-37469 47-3822258 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fi

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ☑ Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a party other than the Registrant CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☑ Definitive Proxy State

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ☑ Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a party other than the Registrant CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Proxy State

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 29, 2023 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Numbe

Green Plains Announces Retirement of Board Chairman

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Announces Retirement of Board Chairman OMAHA, Neb., March 29, 2023, (BUSINESS WIRE) - Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) today announced that Wayne Hoovestol, long-time Chairman of its Board of Directors (the “Board”) will retire at the end of his current term at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, May 9. Hoovestol has served as a director on the Board

GPRE / Green Plains Inc / Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC - GRANTHAM, MAYO, VAN OTTERLOO & CO. LLC / GREEN PLAINS -- SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Green Plains Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 393222104 (CUSIP Number) December 31st, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sched

GPRE / Green Plains Inc / DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 10 )* Green Plains Inc (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 393222104 (CUSIP Number) December 30, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sche

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-32924 GREEN PL

Schedule of Subsidiaries of Green Plains Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 to GPRE’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2022 filed on February 10, 2023, File No. 001-32924)

Exhibit 21.1 Subsidiaries of the Company Company State of Organization Birmingham BioEnergy Partners LLC Texas BlendStar LLC Texas Fluid Quip Technologies LLC Ohio Green Plains Atkinson LLC Delaware Green Plains Central City LLC Delaware Green Plains Ethanol Storage LLC Delaware Green Plains Fairmont LLC Delaware Green Plains Grain Company LLC Delaware Green Plains Holdings LLC Delaware Green Plai

GPRE / Green Plains Inc / STATE STREET CORP Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AMEMDED FILING GREEN PLAINS INC (NAME OF ISSUER) COMMON STOCK (TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES) 393222104 (CUSIP NUMBER) 12/31/2022 (DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX TO DESIGNATE THE RULE PURSUANT TO WHICH THIS SCHEDULE IS FILED

GPRE / Green Plains Inc / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tv01015-greenplainsinc.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 8)* Name of issuer: Green Plains Inc. Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 393222104 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 30, 2022 Check the appropriate box to designate t

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 8, 2023 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Num

Green Plains Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results

EX-99.1 2 a53306106ex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Green Plains Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022: Fourth quarter EPS of $(0.66) per basic and diluted share, compared to EPS of $(0.18) per basic and diluted share for the same period in the prior year Full Year EPS of $(2.29) per basic and diluted share, compared to EPS

Ancora Sends Letter to Green Plains’ Board of Directors Regarding the Need to Explore a Sale Believes Green Plains’ Ongoing Transformation Faces Numerous Long-Term Risks, Ranging from Economic Volatility to Secular Headwinds to Policy Shifts Contends

Exhibit 99.2 Ancora Sends Letter to Green Plains’ Board of Directors Regarding the Need to Explore a Sale Believes Green Plains’ Ongoing Transformation Faces Numerous Long-Term Risks, Ranging from Economic Volatility to Secular Headwinds to Policy Shifts Contends the Board Should Proactively Evaluate Sale Options to Maximize the Value of the Company’s Disruptive AgTech IP Portfolio and Green Plain

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13D (including additional amendments thereto) with respect to the shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, of Green Plains Inc. This Joint Filing Agreemen

GPRE / Green Plains Inc / FRANKLIN MUTUAL ADVISERS LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 gree22in.htm CUSIP NO. 393222104 13G Page 1 of 7 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* GREEN PLAINS INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 393222104 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this St

GPRE / Green Plains Inc / Ancora Advisors, LLC - AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE SCHEDULE 13D Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-2(a) (Amendment No. 3)1 Green Plains, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 393222104 (CUSIP Number) FREDERICK DISANTO C/O ANCORA

Fifth Amended and Restated Bylaws of Green Plains Inc., dated November 14, 2022 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 16, 2022)

Exhibit 3.1 FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF GREEN PLAINS INC. FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF GREEN PLAINS INC. ARTICLE I : OFFICES Section 1.01 Registered Office. Green Plains Inc. (the ?Corporation?) shall maintain its registered office at 1811 Aksarben Dr., Omaha, Nebraska 68106 or such other location and address of the registered office of the Corporation as the Board of Directors of

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 14, 2022 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Nu

Green Plains Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

EXHIBIT 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results Results for the Third Quarter of 2022: EPS of $(1.27) per basic and diluted share, compared to EPS of $(1.18) per basic and diluted share for the same period in the prior year Results driven by record high corn basis levels, seasonal plant maintenance at 10 of 11 plants and lower of cost or market adjustme

Amendment No. 6 to Rail Transportation Services Agreement, dated August 16, 2022, by and between Green Plains Logistics LLC and Green Plains Trade Group LLC. (incorporated herein by reference to exhibit 10.1 to the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed November 3, 2022)

Exhibit 10.1 AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO RAIL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO RAIL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AGREEMENT (this ?Amendment?), is entered into and effective as of the 16 day of August, 2022 (the ?Effective Date?), by and between Green Plains Logistics LLC (the ?Operator?) and Green Plains Trade Group LLC (the ?Customer?). Customer and Operator are sometimes referred to i

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 3, 2022 Green Plains Inc

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 3, 2022 Green Plains Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Num

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2022 OR ? Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Numbe

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm September 27, 2022 Via EDGAR Mr. Frank Wyman / Ms. Angela Connell United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Office of Life Sciences 100 F Street, N.E. Mailstop 4631 Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Green Plains Inc. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2021 Filed February 18, 2022 File No. 001-32924 Dear Mr. Wyman / Ms. Connell:

Green Plains Announces Executive Leadership Appointments

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Announces Executive Leadership Appointments OMAHA, Neb., September 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today announced changes to its executive leadership team. Patrich Simpkins transitions from Chief Financial Officer to Chief Transformation Officer, Jim Stark transitions from Executive Vice President to Chief Financial Offic

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 22, 2022 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File N

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 24, 2022 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Numb

Exchange Agreement, dated August 24, 2022, by and between Green Plains Inc and the applicable Noteholders (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 25, 2022)

Exhibit 10.1 EXCHANGE AGREEMENT This Exchange Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is made and entered into as of August 24, 2022 by and among Green Plains Inc., an Iowa corporation (the ?Company?), and each of the entities (each, a ?Noteholder? and, collectively, the ?Noteholders?) listed on Schedule ?A? attached to this Agreement (collectively, ?Schedule A?; the Schedule A pertaining to each individual

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 2022 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Numbe

Exchange Agreement, dated August 4, 2022, by and between Green Plains Inc and the applicable Noteholders (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 5, 2022)

Exhibit 10.2 EXCHANGE AGREEMENT This Exchange Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is made and entered into as of August 4, 2022 by and among Green Plains Inc., an Iowa corporation (the ?Company?), and each of the entities (each, a ?Noteholder? and, collectively, the ?Noteholders?) listed on Schedule ?A? attached to this Agreement (collectively, ?Schedule A?; the Schedule A pertaining to each individual N

Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income Year Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 Revenues $ (60,261) $ 5,538

August 5, 2022 Via EDGAR Mr. Frank Wyman / Ms. Angela Connell United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Office of Life Sciences 100 F Street, N.E. Mailstop 4631 Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Green Plains Inc. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2021 Filed February 18, 2022 File No. 001-32924 Dear Mr. Wyman / Ms. Connell: Green Plains Inc. (the “Comp

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 4, 2022 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Numbe

Exchange Agreement, dated August 4, 2022, by and between Green Plains Inc and the applicable Noteholders (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 5, 2022)

Exhibit 10.1 EXCHANGE AGREEMENT This Exchange Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is made and entered into as of August 4, 2022 by and among Green Plains Inc., an Iowa corporation (the ?Company?), and each of the entities (each, a ?Noteholder? and, collectively, the ?Noteholders?) listed on Schedule ?A? attached to this Agreement (collectively, ?Schedule A?; the Schedule A pertaining to each individual N

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 3, 2022 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Numbe

Exchange Agreement, dated August 3, 2022, by and between Green Plains Inc and the applicable Noteholders (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 4, 2022)

Exhibit 10.1 EXCHANGE AGREEMENT This Exchange Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is made and entered into as of August 3, 2022 by and among Green Plains Inc., an Iowa corporation (the ?Company?), and each of the entities (each, a ?Noteholder? and, collectively, the ?Noteholders?) listed on Schedule ?A? attached to this Agreement (collectively, ?Schedule A?; the Schedule A pertaining to each individual N

Green Plains Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results

EXHIBIT 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results Results for the Second Quarter of 2022: Second quarter net income attributable to Green Plains of $46.4 million and EPS of $0.73 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to Green Plains of $9.7 million and EPS of $0.20 per diluted share for the same period in the prior year EBITDA of $84.4 m

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2022 OR ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 2, 2022 Green Plains Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Numbe

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 5, 2022 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number)

Asset Derivatives' Fair Value at December 31,

May 27, 2022  Via EDGAR   United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Office of Life Sciences 100 F Street, N.

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 25, 2022 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-32924 84-1652107 (Commission file number)

Green Plains Announces Redemption of 4.00% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2024

Exhibit 99.1 Green Plains Announces Redemption of 4.00% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2024 OMAHA, Neb., May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) ? Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) today announced that it has given notice of its intention to redeem all of the outstanding 4.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2024 (CUSIP 393222AH7) (the ?2024 Convertible Notes?) pursuant to the provisional ?optional redemption? ri

Third Articles of Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Green Plains, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to GPRE’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 6, 2022, File No. 001-32924)

Exhibit 3.1 THIRD ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF GREEN PLAINS INC. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 490.1001 through 490.1009 of the Iowa Business Corporation Act (the "Act?), the undersigned corporation adopts the following Articles of Amendment to its Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation as of this date and hereby certified

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 4, 2022 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-32924 84-1652107 (Commission file number) (

First Amendment to Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws of Green Plains, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 6, 2022)

Exhibit 3.2 FIRST AMENDMENT TO FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF GREEN PLAINS INC. ? THIS FIRST AMENDMENT (this ?Amendment?) to the Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws of Green Pains Inc., an Iowa corporation (the ?Corporation?), dated as of September 27, 2021 (the ?Bylaws?) is effective as of May 4, 2022 (the ?Effective Date?). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meani

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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 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2022 Commission File Number 001-32924 Green Plains Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 84-1652107 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

Employment Agreement by and between Green Plains Inc. and Paul Kolomaya dated December 2, 2021 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 3, 2022).

Exhibit 10.3 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is effective as of the Effective Date defined herein, by and between GREEN PLAINS INC., an Iowa corporation (the ?Company?), and Paul Kolomaya, an individual (?Executive?). In consideration of the promises and mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1.Employment; Location. The Company her

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 2, 2022 Green Plains Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number)

Green Plains Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

EXHIBIT 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results Results for the First Quarter of 2022 and Outlook for Remainder of 2022: First quarter EPS of ($1.16) per diluted share, compared to ($0.17) for the same period in the prior year Adjusted EBITDA of ($27.8) million compared to $15.4 million for the same period in the prior year Consolidated crush margin of

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 25, 2022 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-32924 84-1652107 (Commission file number

Green Plains Completes Revolving Credit Facility with Sustainability-Linked Targets New Financing to Replace Existing Working Capital Facilities

Exhibit 99.1 Green Plains Completes Revolving Credit Facility with Sustainability-Linked Targets New Financing to Replace Existing Working Capital Facilities ? OMAHA, Neb., March 28, 2022, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) ? Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today announced that it has completed a five-year, $350 million Senior Secured Sustainability-linked Revolving Credit Facility to support general corporate and

Loan and Security Agreement, dated March 25, 2022, by and among Green Plains Inc., as Guarantor, Green Plains Finance Company LLC, Green Plains Grain Company LLC and Green Plains Trade Group LLC as the Borrowers, ING Capital LLC, as Agent and the other financial institutions party thereto. (The exhibits and schedules to the Loan and Security Agreement have been omitted. The Company will furnish such schedules to the SEC upon request). (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 28, 2022).

Exhibit 10.1 ? ? ? ? LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT ? Dated as of March 25, 2022 ? among ? GREEN PLAINS INC., as a Guarantor, ? GREEN PLAINS FINANCE COMPANY LLC, GREEN PLAINS GRAIN COMPANY LLC, and GREEN PLAINS TRADE GROUP LLC as Borrowers, ? ING CAPITAL LLC, as Agent, ? and ? THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO, as Lenders ? ? ING CAPITAL LLC, as Sole Bookrunner and Sustainabil

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

DEF 14A 1 gpre4008721-def14a.htm DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of t

DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

PRE 14A 1 gpre4008721-pre14a.htm PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Onl

Amended No. 1 to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated February 11, 2022, by and among Green Plains Operating Company LLC, as the Borrower, the guarantors identified therein, TMI Trust Company, as Administrative Agent and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021).

Exhibit 10.26 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT ? This AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this ?Amendment?) is entered into as of February 11, 2022, and effective as of February 11, 2022, by and between: (i)GREEN PLAINS OPERATING COMPANY LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as Borrower (the ?Borrower?); (ii)the GUARANTORS listed on the signature

Item 1. Business. Business Strategy Ethanol Production Segment Item 3. Legal Proceedings. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures. Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities. Common

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-32924 Green Pl

Schedule of Subsidiaries

Exhibit 21.1 ? Subsidiaries of the Company ? Company State of Organization Birmingham BioEnergy Partners LLC Texas BlendStar LLC Texas Fluid Quip Technologies, LLC Ohio Green Plains Atkinson LLC Delaware Green Plains Central City LLC Delaware Green Plains Ethanol Storage LLC Delaware Green Plains Fairmont LLC Delaware Green Plains Grain Company LLC Delaware Green Plains Holdings LLC Delaware Green

Employment Agreement by and between Green Plains Inc. and Leslie van der Meulen dated December 2, 2021 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021).

Exhibit 10.25 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is effective as of the Effective Date defined herein, by and between GREEN PLAINS INC., an Iowa corporation (the ?Company?), and Leslie van der Meulen, an individual (?Executive?). In consideration of the promises and mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Employment; Location. The C

GPRE / Green Plains Inc / Encompass Capital Advisors LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 11, 2022 Green Plains Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Nu

Green Plains Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results

EXHIBIT 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Fourth quarter EPS of ($0.18) per diluted share including negative impact from an income tax valuation adjustment, compared to ($1.43) per diluted share for the same period in the prior year Full Year EPS of ($1.41) per diluted share compared

GPRE / Green Plains Inc / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 7)* Name of issuer: Green Plains Inc. Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 393222104 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2021 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: ☒ R

GPRE / Green Plains Inc / DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 9 )* Green Plains Inc (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 393222104 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sched

Green Plains Announces Intention to Declassify Its Board of Directors Takes advantage of new Iowa law permitting declassification

Exhibit 99.1 Green Plains Announces Intention to Declassify Its Board of Directors ? Takes advantage of new Iowa law permitting declassification ? ? OMAHA, Neb. February 4, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) ? Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) today announced that the Board of Directors (the ?Board?) has unanimously agreed to put forward a proposal to the Company?s shareholders for a vote at its Annual Sharehol

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 4, 2022 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-32924 84-1652107 (Commission file numb

GPRE / Green Plains Inc / Ancora Alternatives LLC - AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE SCHEDULE 13D Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO ? 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO ? 240.13d-2(a) (Amendment No. 2)1 Green Plains, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 393222104 (CUSIP Number) FREDERICK DISANTO C/O ANCORA

January 17, 2022

Exhibit 99.1 January 17, 2022 Sent via E-mail Green Plains Inc. 1811 Aksarben Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68106 Green Plains Board of Directors: Ancora Advisors, LLC (?Ancora?) is the second largest shareholder of Green Plains Inc. (the ?Company?, ?Green Plains?, or ?GPRE?), owning approximately 7.1% of the Company?s outstanding shares. We appreciate the dialogue we have had with management and the Boar

Green Plains Announces Executive Leadership Appointments

Exhibit 99.1 Green Plains Announces Executive Leadership Appointments ? ? OMAHA, Neb., Jan 4, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) ? Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today announced the appointment of three executives to its leadership team. Chris Osowski joins as Executive Vice President, Operations and Technology, Jim Stark joins as Executive Vice President and Anand Sundaresan joins as Senior Vice President. ?

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 4, 2022 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-32924 84-1652107 (Commission file numbe

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13D (including additional amendments thereto) with respect to the shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, of Green Plains Inc. This Joint Filing Agreemen

GPRE / Green Plains Inc / Ancora Advisors, LLC - AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE SCHEDULE 13D Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-2(a) (Amendment No. 1)1 Green Plains, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 393222104 (CUSIP Number) FREDERICK DISANTO C/O ANCORA

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 4, 2021 Green Plains Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 001-32924 84-1652107 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Num

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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 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2021 Commission File Number 001-32924 Green Plains Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 84-1652107 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpo

Green Plains Reports Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

EXHIBIT 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Plains Reports Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results Results for the Third Quarter of 2021: Net loss attributable to the company of $59.6 million, or ($1.18) per diluted share Adjusted EBITDA of ($14.8) million Consolidated crush margin of $0.01 per gallon for the third quarter and $0.16 per gallon year-to-date Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $

Green Plains Appoints Farha Aslam to Its Board of Directors Experienced agribusiness public company director and former leading industry analyst on Wall Street to bring investor perspective and financial expertise to the Board

Exhibit 99.1 Green Plains Appoints Farha Aslam to Its Board of Directors ? Experienced agribusiness public company director and former leading industry analyst on Wall Street to bring investor perspective and financial expertise to the Board ? OMAHA, Neb. Oct. 27, 2021, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) ? Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) today announced the appointment of Farha Aslam to its Board of Directors (the

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 26, 2021 GREEN PLAINS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-32924 84-1652107 (Commission file numb

GREEN PLAINS INC. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHARTER

Exhibit 99.6 GREEN PLAINS INC. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHARTER ORGANIZATION AND PURPOSE There shall be a committee of the Board of Directors (the ?Board?) of Green Plains Inc. (the ?Company?) designated as the Compensation Committee (the ?Committee?). The purpose of the Committee is to carry out the responsibilities delegated by the Board relating to the review and determination of executive and Bo