SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 26, 2008
Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Iowa
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
333-121321 | 84-1652107 |
(Commission file number) | (IRS employer identification no.) |
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105 N. 31st Avenue, Suite 103, Omaha, Nebraska | 68131 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
(402) 884-8700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
S Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
S Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Evetns
On June 26, 2008, Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ and AMEX: GPRE) issued a press release reporting the filing of a Form S-4 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) related to its previously-disclosed plan of merger with ethanol producer and marketer VBV LLC.
The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Number | Description |
99.1 | Press Release, dated June 26, 2008 |
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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: June 26, 2008 | GREEN PLAINS RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC. By: /s/ Wayne B. Hoovestol Wayne B. Hoovestol (Principal Executive Officer) |
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