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







GREEN PLAINS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Iowa

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)







(402) 884-8700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)





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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. ☐

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Item 5.02.  Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers.



(b)On November 30, 2018, Green Plains Inc. (the “Company”) accepted Jeff Briggs’ resignation as chief operating officer and president, Green Plains ethanol for both the Company and Green Plains Partners LP effective December 31, 2018, to pursue other opportunities. In addition, Mr. Briggs resigned as a director of Green Plains Holding LLC, the general partner of Green Plains Partners LP. Mr. Briggs’ resignation was not because of any disagreement with the Company. Mr. Briggs’ responsibilities will be allocated among other officers and employees of the Company.



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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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