Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. - 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held by Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. on May 2, 2012. The filing details the outcomes of shareholder votes regarding director elections and a proposed amendment to the Articles of Incorporation.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance voting results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Two primary matters were voted upon at the Annual Meeting:
- Director Elections: All four nominees were elected to serve three-year terms expiring at the 2015 annual meeting.
- Jim Barry: 17,564,635 For; 2,457,753 Withheld
- Todd Becker: 19,447,395 For; 574,993 Withheld
- Brian Peterson: 13,300,289 For; 6,722,099 Withheld
- Alain Treuer: 19,445,075 For; 577,313 Withheld
- Preferred Stock Amendment: The proposal to amend the Articles of Incorporation to authorize an additional 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock was not approved.
- For: 8,083,431
- Against: 11,898,232
- Abstain: 40,725
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for future guidance, management commentary on financial outlook, specific risks, or contingencies beyond the voting results.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Shareholders rejected the proposal to authorize 50 million additional shares of preferred stock.
- Director Brian Peterson received a significantly higher number of withheld votes compared to other nominees.
- All elected directors will serve terms expiring at the 2015 annual meeting.
- No financial performance data is included in this specific filing.