Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
March 29 2018 - 8:55AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Preliminary Proxy Statement
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
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Definitive Proxy Statement
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Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Material Under Rule 14a-12
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GREEN PLAINS INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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. + IMPORTANT ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION Vote by Internet Go to
www.envisionreports.com/GPRE Or scan the QR code with your smartphone Follow the steps outlined on the secure website Shareholder Meeting Notice Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy
Materials for the Green Plains Inc. Shareholder Meeting to be Held on May 9, 2018 Under Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy materials for the annual shareholders meeting are available on
the Internet. Follow the instructions below to view the materials and vote online or request a paper copy. The items to be voted on and location of the annual meeting are on the reverse side. Your vote is important! This communication presents only
an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. The proxy statement and annual report
to shareholders are available at: www.envisionreports.com/GPRE Easy Online Access A Convenient Way to View Proxy Materials and Vote When you go online to view materials, you can also vote your shares. _ Step 1: Go to
www.envisionreports.com/GPRE to view the materials. Step 2: Click on Cast Your Vote or Request Materials. Step 3: Follow the instructions on the screen to log in. Step 4: Make your selection as instructed on each screen to select delivery
preferences and vote. When you go online, you can also help the environment by consenting to receive electronic delivery of future materials. Obtaining a Copy of the Proxy Materials If you want to receive a paper or
e-mail
copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed on the reverse side on or before May 2, 2018 to
facilitate timely delivery. 2NOT + 02SRRC
Shareholder Meeting Notice The 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Green Plains Inc. will be held at 10:00 a.m., Central Time, on
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capital District located at 222 N 10th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. Proposals to be voted on at the meeting are listed below along with the Board of Directors recommendations.
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR all nominees listed in Proposal 1 and a vote FOR Proposal 2. 1. To elect four directors to serve three-year terms that expire at the 2021 annual meeting: Todd Becker, Thomas Manuel, Brian Peterson and
Alain Treuer. 2. To cast an advisory vote to approve the Companys executive compensation; and 3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. PLEASE NOTE YOU
CANNOT VOTE BY RETURNING THIS NOTICE. To vote your shares you must vote online, by telephone or request a paper copy of the proxy materials to receive a proxy card. If you wish to attend and vote at the meeting, please bring this notice with you.
Heres how to order a paper or email copy of the proxy materials and select a future delivery preference: Paper copies: Current and future paper delivery requests can be submitted via the telephone, Internet or email options below. Email
copies: Current and future email delivery requests must be submitted via the Internet following the instructions below. If you request an email copy of current materials you will receive an email with a link to the materials. PLEASE NOTE: You must
use the number in the shaded bar on the reverse side when requesting a set of proxy materials. g Internet Go to www.envisionreports.com/GPRE. Click Cast Your Vote or Request Materials. Follow the instructions to log in and order a copy of the
current meeting materials and submit your preference for email or paper delivery of future meeting materials. g Telephone Call us free of charge at
1-866-641-4276
and follow the instructions to log in and order a paper copy of the materials by mail for the current meeting. You can also submit a preference to receive a paper copy for future
meetings. g Email Send email to investorvote@computershare.com with Proxy Materials Green Plains, Inc. in the subject line. Include in the message your full name and address, plus the number located in the shaded bar on the
reverse, and state in the email that you want a paper copy of current meeting materials. You can also state your preference to receive a paper copy for future meetings. To facilitate timely delivery, all requests for a paper copy of the proxy
materials must be received by May 2, 2018. 02SRRC
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