Green Plains, Inc. · NASDAQ:GPRE
Green Plains — Green Plains Renewable Energy — Investor Presentation (June 2006)
20 slides from Green Plains's investor presentation, Jun 28, 2006
Slide 1: Green Plains Renewable Energy
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Slide 2: Forward Looking Statements
Forward Looking Statements <€ GPRE The financial projections contained in this presentation contain forward- looking statements. These projections have been prepared by the Management of the Company and represent its estimate of possible future results of the Company's operations. The assumptions ma
Slide 3: Rule 433
Rule 433 CGPRE! “The issuer has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the SEC (File No. 333-134016) for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement and other documents the issuer has filed w
Slide 4: Mission Statement
Mission Statement CGPRE) To establish a significant presence in the growing U.S. ethanol market and expand to other regions.
Slide 5: Company Overview
Company Overview Publicly traded on NASDAQ Capital Market and the American Stock Exchange (Ticker: GPRE) . Approximately 5.2 million shares outstanding on a fully-diluted asis Presently building a 50 million-gallon-per-year (“MGY”) ethanol plant In Shenandoah, lowa * Operations expected to commence
Slide 6: Shenandoah Site
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Slide 8: Shenandoah Site (continued)
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Slide 9: Shenandoah Site (continued)
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Slide 10: Ethanol: A Cleaner Source of Energy
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Slide 11: What is Ethanol?
What is Ethanol? CGPRE) ¢ Type of alcohol produced in the U.S. is made principally from corn ¢ Although ethanol is a primary fuel source - in the U.S. it is used principally as a gasoline blend component that serves as an octane enhancer, a clean air additive and a renewable fuel resource. However,
Slide 12: Ethanol Growth Drivers
Ethanol Growth Drivers CGPRE| « According to the Renewable Fuels Association (“RFA”), approximately 4.0 billion gallons of ethanol were produced in the U.S. in 2005 « Represents approximately 3% of the U.S. gasoline supply « Refiners and marketers blend ethanol with gasoline to increase octane and r
Slide 13: Ethanol Growth Drivers (continued)
Ethanol Growth Drivers (continued) GPRE Green Pains Renewable Energy Ine. U.S. production has grown at a compounded annual rate of approximately 20% from 2000 to 2005. Continued growth is expected due to the following factors: Replacement of MTBE. As a result of health and environmental concerns, 25
Slide 14: Tax Incentives
Tax Incentives CGPRE) « lowa investment tax credit * 10% investment tax credit on eligible capital investments ¢ Capital expenditures on each plant estimated between $56.6 - $68.3 million + Potential state tax credit between $5.6 - $6.8 million per plant * Credit can be carried forward up to seven y
Slide 15: Strategy
Strategy CGPRE| To achieve a leading market position in the U.S. renewable fuels industry our strategy includes: + Add low-cost production capacity. Leverage proven facility design, incorporate technology improvements and continue to locate facilities with direct or indirect access to multiple rail
Slide 16: Dry Mill Ethanol Process Overview
Dry Mill Ethanol Process Overview © GPRE Green Pains Renewable Energy Ine. | Gasoline et 200 Froot Denaured case re ee Sieves Final Product ~ Proof Bhanol 180 Beer Proof a sno! < Drum D << Distillation 7 _— Wet Grain gmp * Thin Whole + eStillage ag tillage <q Condensate 16
Slide 17: Typical Plant Design
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Slide 18: Expanded Plant Design
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Slide 19: Management and Board
Management and Board <€ GPRE ¢ Barry Ellsworth — President/CEO/Chairman « Dan Christensen — Treasurer/Secretary/CFO/Director ¢ Brian Peterson — Executive Vice President/Director « Allen Sievertsen — General Manager ¢ Bob Vavra — Director/President of Audit Committee « Wayne Hoovestol — Director ¢ Da
Slide 20: Summary
Summary CGPRE! « Ethanol is an environmentally-friendly alternative fuel « Demand for ethanol expected to continue strong growth « MTBE replacement and shortage of domestic refining capacity « Strong government support « Favorable production economics « Presently building a 50 MGY ethanol plant to m
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