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)
September 11, 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)
x Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
x 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 Events
On September 11, 2008, VBV LLC (“VBV”) issued a news release announcing the completion of first grind at Indiana Bio-Energy’s ethanol plant in Bluffton, Indiana. VBV holds majority interest in Indiana Bio-Energy, LLC. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
A previously-announced proposed merger between Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. (“Green Plains”), VBV and certain VBV subsidiaries has been submitted for approval to the shareholders of Green Plains and the members of VBV and its subsidiaries.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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Description |
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99.1 |
VBV LLC news release, dated September 11, 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: September 11, 2008 |
GREEN PLAINS RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC. By: /s/ Wayne B. Hoovestol Wayne B. Hoovestol (Principal Executive Officer) |
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