8-K

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, 2018

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)	(IRS employer identification no.)
1811 Aksarben Drive, Omaha, Nebraska	68106
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip code)

(402) 884-8700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 8.01.   Other Events.

On November 14, 2018, Green Plains Inc. announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on December 14, 2018, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 27, 2018.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed as part of this report.

NumberDescription

99.1Press release, dated November 14, 2018

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.

Date: November 14, 2018   Green Plains Inc.     By: /s/ John W. Neppl John W. Neppl
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Green Plains DeclaresQuarterly Cash Dividend

OMAHA, Neb.,November 14, 2018(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on the company’s common stock, payable on Dec. 14, 2018, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Nov. 27, 2018.

About Green Plains Inc.

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a diversified commodity-processing business with operations related to ethanol production, grain handling and storage, cattle feeding, food ingredients, and commodity marketing and logistics services. The company is one of the leading producers of ethanol in the world and, through its adjacent businesses, is focused on the production of high-protein feed ingredients and export growth opportunities. Green Plains owns a 62.4% limited partner interest and a 2.0% general partner interest in Green Plains Partners. For more information about Green Plains, visit www.gpreinc.com.

Contact:Jim Stark, Vice President - Investor and Media Relations, Green Plains Inc. (402) 884-8700

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