Current Report Filing (8-k)
June 26 2017 - 8:52AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
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 23, 2017
GREEN PLAINS
INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Iowa
(State or other
jurisdiction of incorporation)
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001-32924
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84-1652107
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(Commission file number)
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(IRS employer identification no.)
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1811 Aksarben Drive, Omaha, Nebraska
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68106
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip code)
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(402) 884-8700
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this
chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐
If an
emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange
Act. ☐
Item 3.02.
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Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.
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On June 23, 2017, Green Plains Inc. (the
Company) entered into a privately negotiated agreement with a holder, on behalf of certain beneficial owners, of the Companys 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 (the 2018 Notes). Under the agreement, the Company
will exchange 609,562 shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and approximately $8.5 million in cash plus accrued but unpaid interest, for approximately $17.5 million in aggregate principal amount of 2018 Notes. The Company expects to
complete the exchange by June 28, 2017, subject to customary closing conditions.
The exchange of treasury shares of common stock for
the 2018 Notes is being made pursuant to an exemption from registration provided in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. This current report on Form 8-K does not constitute an offer to exchange the 2018 Notes or other
securities of the Company for common stock or other securities of the Company.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.
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Green Plains Inc.
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Date: June 26, 2017
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By:
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/s/ Jerry L. Peters
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Jerry L. Peters
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Chief Financial Officer
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(Principal Financial Officer)
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