UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 6 )*

 

 

 

 

Green Plains Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, $.001 Par Value

(Title of Class of Securities)

393222104

(CUSIP Number)

Michelle S Mapes, Esq.

Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP

13330 California

Suite 200

Omaha NE 68154

(402)964-5000

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

March 15, 2015

(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)

 

 

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. ¨

 

 

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See §240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

 

 

 

*	The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not

required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB control number.

SEC 1746 (3-06)

 

 

 

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CUSIP No. 393222104

 

1.		Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).   Wayne B. Hoovestol No IRS Identification Number
2.		Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a)    If any of the shares beneficially owned by a reporting person are held as a member of a group and the membership is expressly affirmed, please check.  ¨ (b)    If the reporting person disclaims membership in a group or describes a relationship with other person but does not affirm the existence of a group, please check. (Unless it is a joint filing pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1), in which case, it may not be necessary to check this 2(b)).  ¨
3.		SEC Use Only
4.		Source of Funds (See Instructions)   Not Applicable
5.		Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)   ¨
6.		Citizenship or Place of Organization   United States
Number of Shares Beneficially  Owned by Each Reporting Person With				7.		Sole Voting Power   99,509
				8.		Shared Voting Power   17,000
				9.		Sole Dispositive Power   99,509
				10.		Shared Dispositive Power   17,000
11.		Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person   116,509
12.		Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   ¨
13.		Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)   Approximately .3% (based upon 37,943,810 shares outstanding as of March 19, 2015, as advised by the Issuer)
14.		Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)   IN-Individual

This Amendment No. 6 to Schedule 13D (this “Amendment No. 6”) is being filed to amend and supplement (i) the initial Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Person with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on October 27, 2008 (the “initial Schedule 13D”); (ii) the Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Person with the SEC on March 23, 2010 (the “Amendment No. 1”); (iii) the Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Person with the SEC on September 20, 2011, (iv) the Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Person with the SEC on March 9, 2012; (v) the Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Person with the SEC on June 10, 2013; and (vi) the Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Person with the SEC on August 16, 2013. Except as specifically amended by this Amendment No. 6, the initial Schedule 13D and Amendment No’s 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 remain unchanged. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined in this Schedule 13D/A have the meanings given them in the initial Schedule 13D. This Amendment No. 6 is being filed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13d-2(a) to report a termination of the Shareholders’ Agreement described in Item 6 of the initial Schedule 13D and to include updated ownership of the Reporting Person.

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Item 2. Identity and Background

This Statement is being filed on behalf of Mr. Wayne B. Hoovestol (the “Reporting Person”), whose business address is 200 Owen Parkway Circle, Carter Lake, IA 51510. Mr. Hoovestol’s principal occupation is a trucking company owner and President of a truck leasing company, whose principal address is the same as Mr. Hoovestol’s business address. Mr. Hoovestol is a citizen of the United States of America.

During the last five years, the Reporting Person has not been (a) convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) nor (b) a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction as a result of which it was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws finding any violation with respect to such laws.

Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer

 

Reporting Person		Shares of Common Stock Owned				Percentage Ownership (1)
Wayne B. Hoovestol			116,509	(2)			.3	%

 

(1)	Based upon 37,943,810 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 19, 2015, as advised by the Issuer.

(2)

Mr. Hoovestol owns 99,509 shares of the Issuer’s common stock. Mr. Hoovestol has the sole power to vote and direct disposition of all the common stock owned by him. Mr. Hoovestol’s spouse owns 17,000 shares of the Issuer’s common stock. Mr. Hoovestol has the shared power to vote and direct disposition of the common stock owned by his spouse.

Item 7. Material to Be Filed as Exhibits

None.

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Signature

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

March 23, 2015

Date

 

/s/ Wayne B. Hoovestol

Wayne B. Hoovestol, Individual

The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed on behalf of a person by his authorized representative (other than an executive officer or general partner of the filing person), evidence of the representative’s authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with the statement: provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference. The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or printed beneath his signature.

Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)