Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. (Green Plains) filed this Current Report on Form 8-K on February 8, 2012. The filing announces the company's financial results for the three-month and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2011.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, which is referenced but not included in the provided text.
Material Changes
The filing does not detail specific material changes versus prior periods. It serves as a notification that results for the period ended December 31, 2011, have been issued.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain management commentary, guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors. The document explicitly states that the information, including the attached press release, is "furnished" rather than "filed" and is not subject to Section 18 liability of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated February 8, 2012) for actual financial figures.
- Verify the specific revenue and earnings per share for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011.
- Confirm any operational updates or strategic changes mentioned in the full press release.
- Note that this 8-K filing itself does not incorporate the financial data by reference for liability purposes.