Green Plains Inc. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This is a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Green Plains Inc. on August 17, 2016. The report discloses a corporate action approved by the Board of Directors regarding shareholder distributions.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity metrics. The only financial figure disclosed is the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on common stock.
Material Changes
The material event reported is the approval of a quarterly cash dividend. The filing does not provide comparative financial data or discuss changes in operational metrics versus prior periods.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies beyond the dividend announcement. The dividend is scheduled to be payable on September 16, 2016, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 26, 2016.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Dividend Amount: $0.12 per share.
- Record Date: August 26, 2016.
- Payment Date: September 16, 2016.
- Approval Authority: Board of Directors of Green Plains Inc.
- Source Document: Press release dated August 17, 2016 (Exhibit 99.1).