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)
November 9, 2008
GREEN PLAINS RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
charter)
Iowa
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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333-121321 |
84-1652107 |
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(Commission file number) |
(IRS employer identification no.) |
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105 N. 31st Avenue, Suite 103, Omaha, Nebraska |
68131 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip code) |
(402) 884-8700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o 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 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. issued a news release announcing the completion of first grind at its ethanol plant near Obion, Tennessee, on November 9, 2008. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated November 10, 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.
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Date: November 10, 2008 |
GREEN PLAINS RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC. By: /s/ Wayne B. Hoovestol Wayne B. Hoovestol (Principal Executive Officer) |
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