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[Form 4] Green Plains, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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Chris Osowski, who serves as CEO and a Director of Green Plains Inc. (GPRE), reported an acquisition of 83,933 shares of the company’s common stock on 08/19/2025 at a reported price of $8.34 per share. After this transaction Mr. Osowski beneficially owned 155,008 shares. The filing notes these shares are subject to a grant with first vesting on 08/19/2026, when one-third of the total grant vests with the remaining two-thirds vesting on each of the next two anniversaries.

This Form 4 was signed by Mr. Osowski on 08/20/2025. The filing shows the transaction as an acquisition and indicates the report was filed by one reporting person.

Chris Osowski, amministratore delegato e membro del consiglio di Green Plains Inc. (GPRE), ha dichiarato l'acquisto di 83.933 azioni ordinarie della società in data 19/08/2025 al prezzo riportato di $8,34 per azione. Dopo questa operazione, il sig. Osowski deteneva effettivamente 155.008 azioni. La comunicazione specifica che tali azioni sono soggette a una concessione con il primo vesting il 19/08/2026, quando un terzo del totale matura, mentre i restanti due terzi maturano nei due anniversari successivi.

Il Modulo 4 è stato firmato dal sig. Osowski il 20/08/2025. La segnalazione indica l'operazione come un'acquisizione e che la comunicazione è stata presentata da una sola persona obbligata a segnalare.

Chris Osowski, que se desempeña como CEO y director de Green Plains Inc. (GPRE), declaró la adquisición de 83.933 acciones ordinarias de la compañía el 19/08/2025 a un precio informado de $8,34 por acción. Tras esta operación, el Sr. Osowski poseía de forma beneficiaria 155.008 acciones. La presentación señala que estas acciones están sujetas a una concesión con el primer vencimiento el 19/08/2026, cuando un tercio de la concesión total se consolida y los dos tercios restantes se consolidan en los dos aniversarios siguientes.

Este Formulario 4 fue firmado por el Sr. Osowski el 20/08/2025. La presentación muestra la transacción como una adquisición e indica que el informe fue presentado por una sola persona informante.

Chris Osowski� Green Plains Inc.(GPRE)� CEO � 이사롵ӄ 2025-08-19� 회사 보통� 83,933주를 주당 $8.34� 취득� 것으� 보고했습니다. � 거래 이후 Osowski 씨는 실질적으� 155,008주를 소유하게 되었습니�. 신고서에� 해당 주식� 2026-08-19� � 베스팅이 이루어지� 보조 지�(grant)� 속하�, � 수량� 1/3� � 해에 베스팅되� 나머지 2/3� 다음 � 해의 기일� 각각 베스팅된다고 기재되어 있습니다.

� Form 4� Osowski 씨가 2025-08-20� 서명했습니다. 제출서에� 거래가 취득으로 표시되어 있으�, 보고인은 � 명이라고 명시되어 있습니다.

Chris Osowski, qui occupe les fonctions de PDG et administrateur de Green Plains Inc. (GPRE), a déclaré l'acquisition de 83 933 actions ordinaires de la société le 19/08/2025 au prix déclaré de 8,34 $ par action. Après cette opération, M. Osowski détenait de manière bénéficiaire 155 008 actions. Le dépôt précise que ces actions sont soumises à une attribution dont la première acquisition aura lieu le 19/08/2026, lorsqu'un tiers de l'attribution totale deviendra acquis, les deux tiers restants devenant acquis aux deux anniversaires suivants.

Ce formulaire 4 a été signé par M. Osowski le 20/08/2025. Le dépôt présente la transaction comme une acquisition et indique que le rapport a été déposé par une seule personne déclarante.

Chris Osowski, der als CEO und Direktor von Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) tätig ist, meldete den Erwerb von 83.933 Stammaktien des Unternehmens am 19.08.2025 zu einem gemeldeten Preis von $8,34 pro Aktie. Nach dieser Transaktion hielt Herr Osowski wirtschaftlich 155.008 Aktien. Die Meldung weist darauf hin, dass diese Aktien einer Zuteilung unterliegen, deren erste Vesting-Stufe am 19.08.2026 erfolgt, wobei ein Drittel der Gesamtzuteilung dann vestet und die verbleibenden zwei Drittel an den beiden folgenden Jahrestagen.

Dieses Formular 4 wurde von Herrn Osowski am 20.08.2025 unterzeichnet. Die Einreichung weist die Transaktion als Erwerb aus und gibt an, dass der Bericht von einer meldenden Person eingereicht wurde.

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TL;DR: CEO acquisition of 83,933 shares at $8.34 increases insider stake to 155,008 shares; structured vesting aligns executive incentives.

The reported acquisition increases the CEO's economic exposure to Green Plains and signals alignment of his compensation with company performance. The $8.34 per-share price and the one-third annual vesting schedule beginning August 19, 2026 suggest a multi-year retention and incentive structure rather than an immediate open-market purchase. For investors this is a governance signal that management has skin in the game, though the economic benefit is contingent on future vesting and any applicable forfeiture conditions not disclosed in this Form 4.

TL;DR: Standard executive equity grant with multi-year vesting; supports retention but delays full ownership.

The transaction appears to be an equity grant reported as an acquisition with vesting beginning one year after grant and annual vesting thereafter. This structure is common for senior executives and balances retention with performance incentives. The filing does not provide additional terms (performance conditions or forfeiture triggers), so assessment is limited to the vesting schedule and reported share counts. The lack of disclosed performance criteria means these shares may function primarily as time-based retention awards.

Chris Osowski, amministratore delegato e membro del consiglio di Green Plains Inc. (GPRE), ha dichiarato l'acquisto di 83.933 azioni ordinarie della società in data 19/08/2025 al prezzo riportato di $8,34 per azione. Dopo questa operazione, il sig. Osowski deteneva effettivamente 155.008 azioni. La comunicazione specifica che tali azioni sono soggette a una concessione con il primo vesting il 19/08/2026, quando un terzo del totale matura, mentre i restanti due terzi maturano nei due anniversari successivi.

Il Modulo 4 è stato firmato dal sig. Osowski il 20/08/2025. La segnalazione indica l'operazione come un'acquisizione e che la comunicazione è stata presentata da una sola persona obbligata a segnalare.

Chris Osowski, que se desempeña como CEO y director de Green Plains Inc. (GPRE), declaró la adquisición de 83.933 acciones ordinarias de la compañía el 19/08/2025 a un precio informado de $8,34 por acción. Tras esta operación, el Sr. Osowski poseía de forma beneficiaria 155.008 acciones. La presentación señala que estas acciones están sujetas a una concesión con el primer vencimiento el 19/08/2026, cuando un tercio de la concesión total se consolida y los dos tercios restantes se consolidan en los dos aniversarios siguientes.

Este Formulario 4 fue firmado por el Sr. Osowski el 20/08/2025. La presentación muestra la transacción como una adquisición e indica que el informe fue presentado por una sola persona informante.

Chris Osowski� Green Plains Inc.(GPRE)� CEO � 이사롵ӄ 2025-08-19� 회사 보통� 83,933주를 주당 $8.34� 취득� 것으� 보고했습니다. � 거래 이후 Osowski 씨는 실질적으� 155,008주를 소유하게 되었습니�. 신고서에� 해당 주식� 2026-08-19� � 베스팅이 이루어지� 보조 지�(grant)� 속하�, � 수량� 1/3� � 해에 베스팅되� 나머지 2/3� 다음 � 해의 기일� 각각 베스팅된다고 기재되어 있습니다.

� Form 4� Osowski 씨가 2025-08-20� 서명했습니다. 제출서에� 거래가 취득으로 표시되어 있으�, 보고인은 � 명이라고 명시되어 있습니다.

Chris Osowski, qui occupe les fonctions de PDG et administrateur de Green Plains Inc. (GPRE), a déclaré l'acquisition de 83 933 actions ordinaires de la société le 19/08/2025 au prix déclaré de 8,34 $ par action. Après cette opération, M. Osowski détenait de manière bénéficiaire 155 008 actions. Le dépôt précise que ces actions sont soumises à une attribution dont la première acquisition aura lieu le 19/08/2026, lorsqu'un tiers de l'attribution totale deviendra acquis, les deux tiers restants devenant acquis aux deux anniversaires suivants.

Ce formulaire 4 a été signé par M. Osowski le 20/08/2025. Le dépôt présente la transaction comme une acquisition et indique que le rapport a été déposé par une seule personne déclarante.

Chris Osowski, der als CEO und Direktor von Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) tätig ist, meldete den Erwerb von 83.933 Stammaktien des Unternehmens am 19.08.2025 zu einem gemeldeten Preis von $8,34 pro Aktie. Nach dieser Transaktion hielt Herr Osowski wirtschaftlich 155.008 Aktien. Die Meldung weist darauf hin, dass diese Aktien einer Zuteilung unterliegen, deren erste Vesting-Stufe am 19.08.2026 erfolgt, wobei ein Drittel der Gesamtzuteilung dann vestet und die verbleibenden zwei Drittel an den beiden folgenden Jahrestagen.

Dieses Formular 4 wurde von Herrn Osowski am 20.08.2025 unterzeichnet. Die Einreichung weist die Transaktion als Erwerb aus und gibt an, dass der Bericht von einer meldenden Person eingereicht wurde.

SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Osowski Chris

(Last) (First) (Middle)
1811 AKSARBEN DRIVE

(Street)
OMAHA NE 68106

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Green Plains Inc. [ GPRE ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
CEO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/19/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 08/19/2025(1) A 83,933 A $8.34 155,008 D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Date of grant, with first vesting occurring on August 19, 2026. One-third of the total shares vest on that date and an additional one-third vest on each of the next two anniversaries thereafter.
Remarks:
/s/ Chris Osowski 08/20/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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