# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001359687
**File Stem:** 0001359687-23-000007
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001359687-23-000007.hdr.sgml**: 20230214

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001359687-23-000007

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 10-Q

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 56

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20221231

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230214

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230214

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** RED TRAIL ENERGY, LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001359687
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** INDUSTRIAL ORGANIC CHEMICALS [2860]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 760742311
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** ND
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0930

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 10-Q
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-52033
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23630625

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PO BOX 11
- **STREET 2:** 3682 HWY 8 SOUTH
- **CITY:** RICHARDTON
- **STATE:** ND
- **ZIP:** 58652
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 701-974-3308

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PO BOX 11
- **STREET 2:** 3682 HWY 8 SOUTH
- **CITY:** RICHARDTON
- **STATE:** ND
- **ZIP:** 58652

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 10-Q**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| ⌧ | **Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934** | **Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934** |
| | **For the quarterly period ended** | **December 31, 2022** |
| | **OR** | **OR** |
| □ | **Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934** | **Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934** |
| | **For the transition period from&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; to&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;** | **For the transition period from&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; to&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;** |
| | **Commission File Number:** | **000-52033** |

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**RED TRAIL ENERGY, LLC**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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|:---|:---|
| **North Dakota** | **76-0742311** |
| (State or other jurisdiction of<br>incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |

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**3682 Highway 8 South, P.O. Box 11, Richardton, ND 58652**

(Address of principal executive offices)

**(701) 974-3308**

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered <br>   

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. | Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. | Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. | Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. |
| ☒ | Yes | ☐ | No |

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| Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). | Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). | Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). | Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). |
| ☒ | Yes | ☐ | No |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Large Accelerated Filer | □ | Accelerated Filer | □ |
| Non-Accelerated Filer | ⌧ | Smaller Reporting Company | ☐ |
| | | Emerging Growth Company | ☐ |

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. □Yes □No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

□Yes x No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

As of February 14, 2023, there were 40,148,160 Class A Membership Units issued and outstanding.

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**INDEX**

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| | **<u>Page Number</u>** |
| **<u>[PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_10)</u>** | <u>[3](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_10)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 1. Financial Statements](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_13)</u> | <u>[3](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_13)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_64)</u> | <u>[15](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_64)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_67)</u> | <u>[21](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_67)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 4. Controls and Procedures](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_70)</u> | <u>[23](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_70)</u> |
| **<u>[PART II. OTHER INFORMATION](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_73)</u>** | <u>[23](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_73)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 1. Legal Proceedings](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_76)</u> | <u>[23](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_76)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 1A. Risk Factors](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_79)</u> | <u>[23](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_79)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_82)</u> | <u>[23](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_82)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_85)</u> | <u>[23](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_85)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_88)</u> | <u>[23](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_88)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 5. Other Information](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_91)</u> | <u>[23](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_91)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Item 6. Exhibits](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_94)</u> | <u>[23](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_94)</u> |
| **<u>[SIGNATURES](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_97)</u>** | <u>[25](#i3d5b5f7362074c9baa5c870fbfa67f9a_97)</u> |

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**PART I.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FINANCIAL INFORMATION**

**Item 1. Financial Statements**

**RED TRAIL ENERGY, LLC**

**Condensed Balance Sheets**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **ASSETS** | **December 31, 2022** | **September 30, 2022** |
|  | (Unaudited) |  |
| **Current Assets** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and equivalents | $19851325 | $6366990 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted cash - margin account | 4030506 | 4785025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable, net, primarily related party | 5409870 | 4879011 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commodities derivative instruments, at fair value (see note 3) | 150737 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventory | 15544211 | 12544033 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses | 1096412 | 512770 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current assets | 46083061 | 29087829 |
| **Property, Plant and Equipment** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Land | 1333681 | 1333681 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Land improvements | 17662538 | 17662538 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Buildings | 15320492 | 14930003 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Plant and equipment | 121396856 | 121465514 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Construction in progress | 1662059 | 1191290 |
|  | 157375626 | 156583026 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less accumulated depreciation | 78487639 | 77104977 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net property, plant and equipment | 78887987 | 79478049 |
| **Other Assets** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Right of use operating lease assets, net | 301133 | 405631 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment in RPMG | 940642 | 605000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Patronage equity | 5399515 | 5399515 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposits | 40000 | 40000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total other assets | 6681290 | 6450146 |
| **Total Assets** | $131652338 | $115016024 |

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements are an integral part of this Statement.

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**RED TRAIL ENERGY, LLC**

**Condensed Balance Sheets**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY** | **December 31, 2022** | **September 30, 2022** |
|  | (Unaudited) |  |
| **Current Liabilities** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable | 14898730 | 6885442 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued expenses | 1679356 | 1531123 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commodities derivative instruments, at fair value (see note 3) | 353500 | 1162273 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued loss on firm purchase commitments (see notes 4 and 8) | 473000 | 9000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Customer deposits | 280790 | 10636 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current maturities of notes payable | 3544381 | 18751634 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 192579 | 271968 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current liabilities | 21422336 | 28622076 |
| **Long-Term Liabilities** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notes payable | 22415098 | 419150 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term operating lease liabilities | 108554 | 133663 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total long-term liabilities | 22523652 | 552813 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 4, 5, 7 and 8)** |  |  |
| **Members' Equity 40,148,160 Class A Membership Units issued and outstanding** | 87706350 | 85841135 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Liabilities and Members' Equity** | $131652338 | $115016024 |

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements are an integral part of this Statement.

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**RED TRAIL ENERGY, LLC**

**Condensed Statements of Operations (Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**<br>**December 31, 2022** | **Three Months Ended**<br>**December 31, 2021** |
| | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) |
| **Revenues, primarily related party** | $44498440 | $60827197 |
| **Cost of Goods Sold** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cost of goods sold | 40645203 | 42817783 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on firm purchase commitments | 464000 | 200000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Cost of Goods Sold** | 41109203 | 43017783 |
| **Gross Profit** | 3389237 | 17809414 |
| **General and Administrative Expenses** | 1240310 | 1097179 |
| **Operating Income** | 2148927 | 16712235 |
| **Other Income (Expense)** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest income | 13073 | 16620 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other income (expense), net | (17511) | 2654228 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense | (279274) | (11537) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total other income, net** | (283712) | 2659311 |
| **Net Income** | $1865215 | $19371546 |
| **Weighted Average Units Outstanding** |  |  |
| **Basic** | 40148160 | 40148160 |
| **Diluted** | 40148160 | 40148160 |
| **Net Income Per Unit** |  |  |
| **Basic** | $0.05 | $0.48 |
| **Diluted** | $0.05 | $0.48 |

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements are an integral part of this Statement.

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**RED TRAIL ENERGY, LLC**

**Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**<br>**December 31, 2022** | **Three Months Ended**<br>**December 31, 2021** |
| **Cash Flows from Operating Activities** | | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | $1865215 | $19371546 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization | 1577279 | 1369521 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss (gain) on disposal of fixed assets | 19759 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in fair value of derivative instruments | (959510) | 38919 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on firm purchase commitments | 464000 | 200000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loan forgiveness |  | (2650773) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable, net, primarily related party | (530859) | (3071646) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventory | (3464178) | (8909234) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses | (583641) | (475526) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Customer deposits | 270154 | 84718 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable | 8013288 | 1758516 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued expenses | 148233 | (172572) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued loss on firm purchase commitments | 464000 | 200000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net cash provided by operating activities** | 7283740 | 7743469 |
| **Cash Flows from Investing Activities** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment in RPMG | (335642) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from disposal of fixed assets | 23000 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Capital expenditures | (1029977) | (6731717) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Net cash used in investing activities** | (1342619) | (6731717) |
| **Cash Flows from Financing Activities** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distribution Paid |  | (1343608) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from notes payable | 6789836 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt repayments | (1141) | (178490) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities** | 6788695 | (1522098) |
| **Net Change in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash** | 12729816 | (510346) |
| **Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash - Beginning of Period** | 11152015 | 5215244 |
| **Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash - End of Period** | $23881831 | $4704898 |
| **Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | $19851325 | $1753655 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted cash | 4030506 | 2951243 |
| **Total Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash** | $23881831 | $4704898 |
| **Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest paid | $279274 | $11537 |
| **Noncash Investing and Financing Activities** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease asset acquired | $— | $173914 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Capital expenditures in accounts payable | $— | $315410 |

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements are an integral part of this Statement.

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**RED TRAIL ENERGY, LLC**

**NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

**FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022**

The accompanying condensed unaudited financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted as permitted by such rules and regulations. These financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.

In the opinion of management, the interim condensed unaudited financial statements reflect all adjustments considered necessary for fair presentation. The adjustments made to these statements consist only of normal recurring adjustments. Operating results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023.

**1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES** 

*<u>Nature of Business</u>* 

Red Trail Energy, LLC, a North Dakota limited liability company (the "Company"), owns and operates a 50 million gallon annual name-plate production ethanol plant near Richardton, North Dakota (the "Plant").

*<u>Accounting Estimates</u>* 

Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing these financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported revenues and expenses. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of property, plant and equipment, inventory and allowance for doubtful accounts. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

*<u>Net Income Per Unit</u>*

Net income per unit is calculated on a basic and fully diluted basis using the weighted average units outstanding during the period.

**2. REVENUE**

***Revenue Recognition***

The Company recognizes revenue from sales of ethanol and co-products at the point in time when the performance obligations in the contract are met, which is when the customer obtains control of such products and typically occurs upon shipment (depending on the terms of the underlying contracts). Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration expected to be received in exchange for transferring goods or providing services. In some instances, the Company enters into contracts with customers that contain multiple performance obligations to deliver specified volumes of co-products over a contractual period of less than 12 months. In such instances, the Company allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation identified in the contract based on relative standalone selling prices and recognizes the related revenue when control of each individual product is transferred to the customer in satisfaction of the corresponding performance obligation.

***Revenue by Source***

The following table disaggregates revenue by major source for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.

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**RED TRAIL ENERGY, LLC**

**NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

**FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Revenues** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited)** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021 (unaudited)** |
| Ethanol, E85 and Industrial Alcohol | $31751619 | $49251582 |
| Distillers Grains | 9536527 | 8654420 |
| Syrup | 150122 | 349641 |
| Corn Oil | 3009481 | 2508851 |
| Other | 50691 | 62703 |
| Total revenue from contracts with customers | $44498440 | $60827197 |

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***Shipping and Handling Costs***

We account for shipping and handling activities related to contracts with customers as costs to fulfill our promises to transfer the associated products. Accordingly, we record customer payments associated with shipping and handling costs as a component of revenue, and classify such costs as a component of cost of goods sold.

***Customer Deposits***

Customer deposits are contract liabilities for payments in excess of revenue recognized. Customer deposits are recognized when modified distillers grains customers make prepayments on their contracts. The ending balances for accounts receivable and customer deposits were as follows for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the period ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited)** | **For the period ended December 31, 2021 (unaudited)** |
| Accounts receivable | $5409870 | $4540167 |
| Customer deposits | 280790 | 95726 |

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**3. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS** 

***Commodity Contracts***

As part of its hedging strategy, the Company may enter into ethanol, soybean, soybean oil, natural gas and corn commodity-based derivatives in order to protect cash flows from fluctuations caused by volatility in commodity prices in order to protect gross profit margins from potentially adverse effects of market and price volatility on ethanol sales, corn oil sales, and corn purchase commitments where the prices are set at a future date. These derivatives are not designated as effective hedges for accounting purposes. For derivative instruments that are not accounted for as hedges, or for the ineffective portions of qualifying hedges, the change in fair value is recorded through earnings in the period of change. Ethanol derivative fair market value gains or losses are included in the results of operations and are classified as revenue, and corn derivative changes in fair market value are included in cost of goods sold.

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| **As of:** | **December 31, 2022 (unaudited)** | **December 31, 2022 (unaudited)** | **December 31, 2022 (unaudited)** | **December 31, 2022 (unaudited)** | **September 30, 2022** | **September 30, 2022** | **September 30, 2022** | **September 30, 2022** |
| **Contract Type** | **# of Contracts** | **Notional Amount (Qty)** | **Notional Amount (Qty)** | **Fair Value** | **# of Contracts** | **Notional Amount (Qty)** | **Notional Amount (Qty)** | **Fair Value** |
| Corn futures | 155 | 775000 | bushels | $150737 |  |  | bushels | $— |
| Corn options | 540 | 2700000 | bushels | $(353500) | 1080 | 5400000 | bushels | $(1144000) |
| Soybean oil options |  |  | gal | $— | 48 | 28800 | gal | $(18273) |
| Total fair value |  |  |  | $(202763) |  |  |  | $(1162273) |
| Amounts are combined on the balance sheet - negative numbers represent liabilities | Amounts are combined on the balance sheet - negative numbers represent liabilities | Amounts are combined on the balance sheet - negative numbers represent liabilities | Amounts are combined on the balance sheet - negative numbers represent liabilities | Amounts are combined on the balance sheet - negative numbers represent liabilities | Amounts are combined on the balance sheet - negative numbers represent liabilities | Amounts are combined on the balance sheet - negative numbers represent liabilities | Amounts are combined on the balance sheet - negative numbers represent liabilities | Amounts are combined on the balance sheet - negative numbers represent liabilities |

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**RED TRAIL ENERGY, LLC**

**NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

**FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022**

The following tables provide details regarding the Company's derivative financial instruments at December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:**<br>**Balance Sheet - as of December 31, 2022 (unaudited)** |<br>**Asset** |<br>**Liability** |
| Commodity derivative instruments, at fair value | $— | $202763 |
| **Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes** | $— | $202763 |
| **Balance Sheet - as of September 30, 2022** | **Asset** | **Liability** |
| Commodity derivative instruments, at fair value | $— | $1162273 |
| **Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes** | $— | $1162273 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Statement of Operations Income/(Expense)** | **Location of gain (loss) in fair value recognized in income** | **Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income during the three months ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited)** | **Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income during the three months ended December 31, 2021 (unaudited)** |
| Corn derivative instruments | Cost of Goods Sold | $1183562 | $350518 |
| Ethanol derivative instruments | Revenue | 21429 | 165303 |
| Natural gas derivative instruments | Cost of Goods Sold |  | (310220) |
| **Total** |  | $1204991 | $205601 |

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**4. INVENTORY**

Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventory values as of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022 were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31, 2022<br>(unaudited)** | **September 30, 2022** |
| Raw materials, including corn, chemicals and supplies | $5799390 | $6887201 |
| Work in process | 1671255 | 1340059 |
| Finished goods, including ethanol and distillers grains | 6478612 | 2702129 |
| Spare parts | 1594954 | 1614644 |
| Total inventory | $15544211 | $12544033 |

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Lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited)** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021 (unaudited)** |
| Loss on firm purchase commitments | $464000 | $200000 |
| Total loss on lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments | $464000 | $200000 |

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The Company has entered into forward corn purchase contracts under which it is required to take delivery at the contract price. At the time the contracts were created, the price of the contract approximated market price. Subsequent changes in market conditions could cause the contract prices to become higher or lower than market prices. As of December 31, 2022, the average

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**NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

**FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022**

price of corn purchased under certain fixed price contracts, that had not yet been delivered, was greater than the approximated market price. Based on this information, the Company has $464,000 estimated loss on firm purchase commitments for the three months ended December 31, 2022 compared to $200,000 estimated loss on firm purchase commitments for the three months ended December 31, 2021. The loss is recorded in "Loss on firm purchase commitments" on the statement of operations and "Accrued loss on firm purchase commitments" on the balance sheet. The amount of the potential loss was determined by applying a methodology similar to that used in the impairment valuation with respect to inventory. Given the uncertainty of future ethanol prices, future losses on the outstanding purchase commitments could be recorded in future periods.

**5. BANK FINANCING**

*<u>Ethanol Recovery Program</u>*

On July 13, 2020, we received a $5.41 million loan through the Bank of North Dakota's Ethanol Recovery Program and Cornerstone Bank ("Cornerstone"). The Ethanol Recovery Program was developed by the North Dakota Ethanol Producers Association and the Bank of North Dakota to use the existing Biofuels Partnership in Assisting Community Expansion ("PACE") program and Value-added Guarantee Loan program to help ethanol production facilities weather the economic challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ethanol producers could qualify for up to $15 million of a low interest loan of 1% based on the amount of such producers' annual corn grind. On December 3, 2021 we received forgiveness of $2.65 million of the loan. The forgiveness was recorded as other income. The outstanding balance as of December 31, 2022 was $0.95 million. The maturity date of the loan is July 13, 2025. The fixed interest rate on December 31, 2022 was 3.75% with an interest rate buy down through the Bank of North Dakota to 1%.

*<u>Revolving Loan</u>*

On February 3, 2022 we renewed our $10 million revolving loan (the "Revolving Loan") with Cornerstone. On February 3, 2022 the maturity date was extended to March 31, 2022. On April 8, 2022 the Revolving Loan was renewed. The new maturity date is April 7, 2023. At December 31, 2022, we had $10 million available under the Revolving Loan. The variable interest rate on December 31, 2022 was 6.750%.

*<u>Construction Loans</u>*

On January 22, 2020, we entered into a $7 million construction loan (the "First Construction Loan") with Cornerstone. The original maturity date of the Construction Loan was June 1, 2021. On June 3, 2021 we extended the maturity date to February 1, 2022. On April 8, 2022 the Construction Loan was renewed and the maturity date was extended to October 8, 2022. On October 28, 2022, the First Construction Loan was consolidated and replaced with the Consolidated Loan (below).

On February 1, 2021 we entered into a $28 million construction loan (the "Second Construction Loan") with Cornerstone for the carbon capture and storage project. The maturity date of the Second Construction Loan was January 31, 2022. On February 17, 2022 the maturity date was extended to March 15, 2022. On April 8, 2022 we renewed the CCS Construction Loan and the maturity date was extended to October 8, 2022. On October 28, 2022, the Second Construction loan was consolidated and replaced with the Consolidated Loan (below).

On October 28, 2022, we entered into a $25 million loan to replace the First Construction Loan and Second Construction Loan (the "Consolidated Loan"). The maturity date of the Consolidated Loan is January 31, 2032. The fixed interest rate is 4.65%

Each of the Company's loans are secured by a lien on substantially all of the assets of the Company.

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**NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

**FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022**

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|:---|:---|
| **Schedule of debt maturities for the twelve months ending December 31** | **Totals** |
| 2023 | $3539796 |
| 2024 | 2228214 |
| 2025 | 2128215 |
| 2026 | 2229313 |
| 2027 | 15825215 |
| Total | $25950753 |

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**6. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS**

The following table provides information on those liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, respectively.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | | **Fair Value Measurement Using** | **Fair Value Measurement Using** | **Fair Value Measurement Using** |
| |<br>**Carrying Amount as of December 31, 2022 (unaudited)** |<br>**Fair Value as of December 31, 2022 (unaudited)** | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** |
| **Liabilities** | | | | | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commodities derivative instruments | $202763 | $202763 | $202763 | $— | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $202763 | $202763 | $202763 | $— | $— |
|  |  |  | **Fair Value Measurement Using** | **Fair Value Measurement Using** | **Fair Value Measurement Using** |
|  | **Carrying Amount as of September 30, 2022** | **Fair Value as of September 30, 2022** | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** |
| **Liabilities** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commodities derivative instruments | $1162273 | $1162273 | $1162273 | $— | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $1162273 | $1162273 | $1162273 | $— | $— |

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The fair value of the corn, ethanol, soybean oil and natural gas derivative instruments is based on quoted market prices in an active market.

**7. LEASES** 

The Company leases railcar and plant equipment. Operating lease right of use assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The Company uses its estimated incremental borrowing rate, unless an implicit rate is readily determinable, as the discount rate for each lease in determining the present value of lease payments. For the three months ended December 31, 2022, the Company's estimated discount rate was 6.75%. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease or contains a lease at inception. The Company's existing leases have remaining lease terms of approximately one year to five years, which may include options to extend the leases when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise those options. At December 31, 2022 the weighted average remaining lease term was two years. The Company does not have lease arrangements with residual value guarantees, sale leaseback terms or material restrictive covenants. The Company does not have any sublease agreements.

The Company is generally responsible for maintenance, taxes, and utilities for leased equipment. Rent expense for operating leases was approximately $300,000 and $227,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

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**NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

**FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022**

Equipment under financing leases consists of office equipment and plant equipment. At December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, equipment under financing leases was as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31, 2022** | **September 30, 2022** |
| Equipment | $493414 | $493414 |
| Less accumulated amortization | (225694) | (219833) |
| Net equipment under financing lease | $267720 | $273581 |

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At December 31, 2022, the Company had the following minimum commitments, which at inception had non-cancellable terms of more than one year. Amounts shown below are for the 12 month periods ending December 31:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Operating Leases** | **Financing Leases** |
| 2023 | $192579 | $4585 |
| 2024 | 41741 | 4141 |
| 2025 | 35988 |  |
| 2026 | 30825 |  |
| 2027 |  |  |
| Total minimum lease commitments | $301133 | 8726 |
| Less amount representing interest |  |  |
| Present value of minimum lease commitments included in notes payable on the balance sheet |  | $8726 |

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**8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES** 

*<u>Firm Purchase Commitments for Corn</u>*

To ensure an adequate supply of corn to operate the Plant, the Company enters into contracts to purchase corn from local farmers and elevators. At December 31, 2022, the Company had various fixed price contracts for the purchase of approximately 5.4 million bushels of corn. Using the stated contract price for the fixed price contracts, the Company had commitments of approximately $37.3 million related to the 5.4 million bushels under contract.

*<u>Water</u>*

On April 21, 2015, we entered into a ten-year contract to purchase raw water from Southwest Water Authority in order to meet the Plant's water requirements. Our contract requires us to purchase a minimum of 160 million gallons of water per year. The minimum estimated obligation for this contract is $424,000 per year.

*<u>Profit and Cost Sharing Agreement</u>*

The Company entered into a Profit and Cost Sharing Agreement with Bismarck Land Company, LLC, which became effective on November 1, 2016. The Profit and Cost Sharing Agreement provides that the Company will share 70% of the net revenue generated by the Company from business activities which are brought to the Company by Bismarck Land Company, LLC and conducted on the real estate purchased from the Bismarck Land Company, LLC. The real estate was initially purchased in exchange for 2 million membership units of the Company at $1.66 per unit. This obligation will terminate ten years after the real estate closing date of October 11, 2016 or after Bismarck Land Company, LLC receives $10 million in proceeds from the agreement. In addition, the Profit and Cost Sharing Agreement provides that the Company will pay Bismarck Land Company, LLC 70% of any net proceeds received by the Company from the sale of the subject real estate if a sale were to occur prior to termination of this obligation in accordance with the $10 million cap or the ten-year term of this obligation. The Company has paid Bismarck Land Company, LLC $1,047,581 as of December 31, 2022.

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**RED TRAIL ENERGY, LLC**

**NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

**FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022**

*<u>Carbon Capture and Storage Project</u>*

On May 6, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement with Direct Automation for the DCS Computer System for the carbon capture and storage project. The price of the system including all equipment and installation is $800,992. The Company has paid $779,895 as of December 31, 2022 which is recorded as construction in progress.

**9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS**

The Company has balances and transactions in the normal course of business with various related parties for the purchase of corn, sale of distillers grains and sale of ethanol. The related parties include unit holders, members of the board of governors of the Company, and RPMG, Inc. ("RPMG"). Significant related party activity affecting the financial statements is as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31, 2022<br>(unaudited)** | **September 30, 2022** |
| **Balance Sheet** | | |
| Accounts receivable | $3940104 | $4086689 |
| Accounts payable | 2174233 | 60412 |
| Accrued expenses |  | 7645 |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the three months ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited)** | **For the three months ended December 31, 2021 (unaudited)** |
| **Statement of Operations** | | |
| Revenues | $40400856 | $56480653 |
| Cost of goods sold | 1011858 | 1008328 |
| **Inventory Purchases** | $4656486 | $9451613 |

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**10. UNCERTAINTIES IMPACTING THE ETHANOL INDUSTRY AND OUR FUTURE OPERATIONS**

During volatile market conditions, the Company experiences certain risks and uncertainties, which could have a severe impact on operations. The Company's revenues are derived from the sale and distribution of ethanol and distillers grains to customers primarily located in the United States. Corn for the production process is supplied to the Plant primarily from local agricultural producers and from purchases on the open market. The Company's operating and financial performance is largely driven by prices at which the Company sells ethanol and distillers grains and by the cost at which it is able to purchase corn for operations. The price of ethanol is influenced by factors such as supply and demand, weather, government policies and programs, and unleaded gasoline and the petroleum markets, although since 2005 the prices of ethanol and gasoline began a divergence with ethanol, which has generally been selling for less than gasoline at the wholesale level. Excess ethanol supply in the market, in particular, puts downward pressure on the price of ethanol. The Company's largest cost of production is corn. The cost of corn is generally impacted by factors such as supply and demand, weather, and government programs, global political or economic issues, including but not limited to the war in Ukraine and sanctions associated therewith, or global damaging growing conditions, such as plant disease or adverse weather, including drought, increased fertilizer costs as well as global conflicts.

The Company's financial performance is highly dependent on the Federal Renewable Fuels Standard ("RFS"), which requires that a certain amount of renewable fuels must be used each year in the United States. Corn based ethanol, such as the ethanol the Company produces, can be used to meet a portion of the RFS requirement. In November 2013, the EPA issued a proposed rule which would reduce the RFS for 2014, including the RFS requirement related to corn based ethanol. The EPA proposed rule was subject to a comment period which expired in January 2014. On November 30, 2015, the EPA released its final ethanol use requirements for 2014, 2015 and 2016, which were lower than the statutory requirements in the RFS. However, the final RFS for 2017 equaled the statutory requirement which was also the case for the 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 RFS final

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**NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

**FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022**

rules. The final RFS for 2022 was significantly larger than 2021, with a final volume requirement of 20.63 billion gallons and a supplemental standard of .25 billion gallons.

On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) a "Public Health Emergency of International Concern" and on March 11, 2020, declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Quarantines, labor shortages, and other disruptions to the Company's operations, and those of its customers, adversely impacted the Company's revenues, ability to provide its services and operating results. Any future quarantines, labor shortages, or other disruptions to the Company's operations, or those of its customers may adversely impact the Company's revenues, ability to provide its services and operating results. Like the COVID-19 pandemic, any significant outbreak of epidemic, pandemic or contagious diseases in the human population could result in a widespread health crisis that could adversely affect the economies and financial markets of many countries, including the geographical area in which the Company operates, resulting in an economic downturn that could affect demand for its goods and services. The extent to which COVID-19 will impact the Company's long-term results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new developments regarding continued distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines, new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the coronavirus, prevalence of new COVID-19 cases and actions taken to contain the coronavirus or its impact, among others.

The Company anticipates that the results of operations during the remainder of fiscal year 2023 will continue to be affected by volatility in the commodity markets. The volatility is due to various factors, including uncertainty with respect to the availability and supply of corn, increased demand for grain from global and national markets, speculation in the commodity markets, and demand for corn from the ethanol industry.

**11. MEMBER'S EQUITY**

Changes in member's equity for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Class A Member Units** | **Additional Paid in Capital** | **Accumulated Deficit/Retained Earnings** | **Treasury Units** | **Total Member Equity** |
| **Balances - September 30, 2021** | $39044595 | $75541 | $31034079 | $(159540) | $69994675 |
| Net income |  |  | 19371546 |  | 19371546 |
| **Balances December 31, 2021** | $39044595 | $75541 | $50405625 | $(159540) | $89366221 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Class A Member Units** | **Additional Paid in Capital** | **Accumulated Deficit/Retained Earnings** | **Treasury Units** | **Total Member Equity** |
| **Balances - September 30, 2022** | $39044595 | $75541 | $46880539 | $(159540) | $85841135 |
| Net income |  |  | 1865215 |  | 1865215 |
| **Balances - December 31, 2022** | $39044595 | $75541 | $48745754 | $(159540) | $87706350 |

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**12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS**

On February 8, 2023 the board of directors declared a cash distribution of $0.15 per membership unit to the holders of units of record at the close of business on January 31, 2023, for a total distribution of $6,022,224.

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**Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We prepared the following discussion and analysis to help you better understand our financial condition, changes in our financial condition, and results of operations for the three month period ended December 31, 2022, compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, notes and information contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. Unless otherwise stated, references in this report to particular years, quarters, months, or periods refer to our fiscal years ended in September and the associated quarters, months, or periods of those fiscal years.

**Forward Looking Statements**

This report contains forward-looking statements that involve future events, our future performance and our future operations and actions. In some cases you can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "may," "should," "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "plan," "future," "intend," "could," "estimate," "predict," "hope," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are only our predictions and involve numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Our actual results or actions may differ materially from these forward-looking statements for many reasons, including the following factors:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Reductions in the corn-based ethanol use requirement in the Federal Renewable Fuels Standard;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Increased inflation which can have an impact on the costs of our raw materials;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Higher natural gas prices in the United States due to increased exports of natural gas to Europe;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Market prices and availability of corn that we require to operate the ethanol plant;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Continued economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, including reduced gasoline demand;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Continued economic impacts of the war in Ukraine, including increased commodities prices and effect of Sanctions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Lower oil prices which result in lower ethanol prices;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Negative operating margins which result from lower ethanol prices;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Lower distillers grains prices which result from the Chinese anti-dumping and countervailing duty tariffs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Lower ethanol prices due to the Chinese ethanol tariff and the Brazilian ethanol tariff;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Logistics difficulties preventing us from delivering our products to our customers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Fluctuations in the price and market for ethanol, distillers grains and corn oil;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Availability and costs of products and raw materials, particularly corn and natural gas;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Changes in the environmental regulations that apply to our plant operations and our ability to comply with such regulations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Ethanol supply exceeding demand and corresponding ethanol price reductions impacting our ability to operate profitably and maintain a positive spread between the selling price of our products and our raw material costs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Our ability to generate and maintain sufficient liquidity to fund our operations and meet our necessary capital expenditures;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Our ability to continue to meet our loan covenants;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Limitations and restrictions contained in the instruments and agreements governing our indebtedness;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Results of our hedging transactions and other risk management strategies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Changes and advances in ethanol production technology; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Competition from alternative fuels and alternative fuel additives.

**Overview**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Red Trail Energy, LLC, a North Dakota limited liability company (the "Company," "Red Trail," or "we," "our," or "us"), owns and operates a 50 million gallon annual name-plate production ethanol plant near Richardton, North Dakota. Our revenues are derived from the sale and distribution of our ethanol, distillers grains and corn oil primarily in the continental United States. Corn is our largest cost component and our profitability is highly dependent on the spread between the price of corn and the price of ethanol.

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**Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following table shows the results of our operations and the percentages of revenues, cost of goods sold, general and administrative expenses and other items to total revenues in our unaudited statements of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:

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| | **Three Months Ended<br>December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)** | **Three Months Ended<br>December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)** | **Three Months Ended <br>December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)** | **Three Months Ended <br>December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)** |
| **Statement of Operations Data** | **Amount** | **%** | **Amount** | **%** |
| Revenues | $44498440 | 100.00 | $60827197 | 100.00 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | 41109203 | 92.38 | 43017783 | 70.72 |
| Gross Profit | 3389237 | 7.62 | 17809414 | 29.28 |
| General and Administrative Expenses | 1240310 | 2.79 | 1097179 | 1.80 |
| Operating Income | 2148927 | 4.83 | 16712235 | 27.47 |
| Other Income, net | (283712) | (0.64) | 2659311 | 4.37 |
| Net Income | $1865215 | 4.19 | $19371546 | 31.85 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following table shows additional data regarding production and price levels for our primary inputs and products for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited)** | **Three Months Ended<br>December 31, 2021<br>(unaudited)** |
| **Production:** | | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ethanol sold (gallons) | 13458814 | 16891967 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dried distillers grains sold (tons) | 21999 | 21657 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Modified distillers grains sold (tons) | 33769 | 38885 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corn oil sold (pounds) | 4474520 | 4518620 |
| **Revenues:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fuel grade ethanol average price per gallon (net of hedging) | $2.36 | $2.91 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dried distillers grains average price per ton | 244.49 | 206.39 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Modified distillers grains average price per ton | 123.13 | 107.61 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corn oil average price per pound | 0.67 | 0.56 |
| **Primary Inputs:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corn ground (bushels) | 5349898 | 5832604 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas (MMBtu) | 391732 | 404803 |
| **Costs of Primary Inputs:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corn average price per bushel (net of hedging) | $6.48 | $6.03 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas average price per MMBtu (net of hedging) | 5.86 | 6.02 |
| **Other Costs (per gallon of ethanol sold):** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chemical and additive costs | $0.090 | $0.095 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Denaturant cost | 0.047 | 0.049 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Electricity cost | 0.097 | 0.048 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Direct labor cost | 0.089 | 0.069 |

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*<u>Revenue</u>*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our total revenue was lower in the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year compared to the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year primarily due to lower production by the ethanol plant along with lower average prices for our ethanol during the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year. During the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year, approximately 71.3% of our total revenue was derived from ethanol sales, approximately 21.4% was from distillers grains sales, approximately 0.3% was from syrup sales, and approximately 6.8% was from corn oil sales. During the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year, approximately 80.9% of our total revenue was derived from ethanol and industrial alcohol sales, approximately 14.3% was from distillers grains sales, approximately 0.7% was from syrup sales and approximately 4.1% was from corn oil sales.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Ethanol</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The average price we received for our ethanol was lower during the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year compared to the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year. Management attributes the decrease in the price we received for our ethanol during the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year to lower gasoline prices during the 2023 period. Management anticipates that energy prices will remain higher than in recent years but less than we experienced during the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We sold fewer gallons of ethanol during the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year compared to the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year due to decreased production at the ethanol plant during the 2023 period. Management attributes this decreased production to our annual maintenance shutdown and additional plant downtime due to rail disruptions caused by adverse weather. Management anticipates ethanol production to increase to 2022 fiscal year levels provided market conditions allow us to continue to operate the ethanol plant at capacity. We anticipate continuing to focus on operating the ethanol plant as efficiently as possible in order to maximize our profitability.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From time to time we enter into forward sales contracts for our products. At December 31, 2022, we had no open ethanol futures contracts. At December 31, 2021, we had no open ethanol futures contracts. We realized a gain of approximately $21,000 on ethanol derivative instruments for the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year which increased our revenue.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Distillers Grains</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;During the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year, we sold fewer tons of distillers grains compared to the same period of our 2022 fiscal year due to lower overall production at the ethanol plant. In addition, we increased the amount of corn oil we produced per bushel of corn used which results in less distillers grains production. We sold a majority of our distiller grains during the 2023 period in the modified form due to local demand which favored this product. The average price we received for both our dried and modified distillers grains was higher during the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year compared to the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year due to increased demand for distillers grains along with higher corn prices. Management believes prices for distillers grains have been strong due to higher corn prices and reduced worldwide corn supplies. Management anticipates distillers grains prices will remain higher than the 2022 fiscal year during the rest of our 2023 fiscal year. Management anticipates distillers grains production will remain at its current mix during 2023 fiscal year.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Corn Oil</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The total pounds of corn oil we sold was slightly lower during the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year compared to the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year due to deceased overall production at the plant during the 2023 period. However, the decrease in corn oil production was less than the overall decrease in production due to an increased focus on corn oil production due to current market trends benefiting corn oil prices. Management anticipates that our corn oil production will remain at current levels for the remaining quarters of our 2023 fiscal year provided market conditions allow us to continue to operate the ethanol plant at capacity and provided the market price of corn oil remains at current levels. The average price we received for our corn oil during the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year was higher compared to the average price we received during the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year primarily due to increased corn oil demand and higher corn prices. Corn oil is used for biodiesel and renewable diesel production which have increased recently, benefiting market corn oil prices.

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The total gallons of syrup we sold was lower during the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year compared to the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year due to decreased overall production. Management anticipates that our syrup production will remain at the current levels for the remaining quarters of our 2023 fiscal year provided that market conditions allow us to continue to operate the ethanol plant at capacity. The average price we received for our syrup during the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year was lower compared to the average price we received during the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year primarily due to a discounted pricing to ensure product moves in a timely manner.

*<u>Cost of Goods Sold</u>*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our cost of goods sold is primarily made up of corn and natural gas expenses. Our cost of goods sold was lower for the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year as compared to the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year due primarily to the net effect of decreased corn and natural gas usage partially offset by higher corn costs per bushel during the 2023 fiscal year.

<u>Corn Costs</u>

Our cost of goods sold related to corn was lower for the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year compared to the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year due to decreased corn consumption partially offset by increased average corn costs per bushel, without taking derivative instrument positions into account. For the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year, we used approximately 8.3% fewer bushels of corn compared to the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year due to decreased ethanol production and decreased corn to ethanol conversion efficiency. The average price we paid per bushel of corn, without taking into account our derivative instruments, was approximately 7.5% higher for the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year compared to the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year due to higher market corn prices during the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year. In addition, during the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year, we had a realized gain of approximately $1,184,000 for our corn derivative instruments, which decreased our cost of goods sold related to corn. For the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year, we had a realized gain of approximately $351,000 for our corn derivative instruments, which decreased our cost of goods sold related to corn during that period. Management anticipates corn prices will remain higher during the rest of our 2023 fiscal year due to increased corn demand in the market and uncertainty about corn supply resulting in part from the conflict in Ukraine which is a major agricultural producing nation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Natural Gas Costs</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We used approximately 3.2% less MMBtu of natural gas during the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year compared to the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year due to decreased overall production at the ethanol plant. Our average cost per MMBtu of natural gas was approximately 2.7% lower during the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year compared to the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year due to lower energy prices compared to our 2022 fiscal year. Management anticipates these natural gas prices will remain at current levels during the rest of our 2023 fiscal year and potentially into our 2024 fiscal year, especially if we experience increased natural gas exports to Europe due to uncertainty regarding the supply of natural gas from Russia during the winter of 2023/2024.

*<u>General and Administrative Expenses</u>*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our general and administrative expenses were higher for the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year compared to the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year due to additional bank fees related to the new loan and additional consulting fees.

*<u>Other Income/Expense</u>*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We had less interest income during the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year compared to the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year due to the forgiveness of finance charges during our 2023 fiscal year. Our other income was significantly lower during the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year compared to the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year due to the $3 million Ethanol Recovery Loan forgiveness we received during our 2022 fiscal year. We had more interest expense during the first quarter of our 2023 fiscal year compared to the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year due to increased borrowing on our loans.

**Changes in Financial Condition for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2022** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*<u>Current Assets</u>*

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We had more cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2022 compared to September 30, 2022 primarily due to deferred corn payments we typically make early in January each year and reduced cash spent on capital expenditures. We had less restricted cash in our margin account at December 31, 2022 compared to September 30, 2022 due to changing values of our derivative instrument positions. Due to the timing of shipments the value of our accounts receivable was higher at December 31, 2022 compared to September 30, 2022. We had more inventory on hand at December 31, 2022 compared to September 30, 2022 due primarily to higher market prices for our finished goods inventory and timing of our quarter end at December 31, 2022 compared to September 30, 2022. Our prepaid expenses were higher at December 31, 2022 compared to September 30, 2022 due to an increase in our insurance premiums paid for the year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*<u>Property, Plant and Equipment</u>*

The value of our property, plant and equipment was less at December 31, 2022 compared to September 30, 2022 due to regular depreciation of our assets during the first three months of our 2023 fiscal year partially offset by capital projects which were completed and higher construction in progress at December 31, 2022 compared to September 30, 2022.

*<u>Other Assets</u>*

Our right of use operating lease assets at December 31, 2022 was lower compared to September 30, 2022 due to amortization of our leases during our 2022 fiscal year. Our investment in RPMG increased due to a capital call.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*<u>Current Liabilities</u>*

Our accounts payable was significantly higher at December 31, 2022 compared to September 30, 2022 due to having more deferred corn payables at December 31, 2022 compared to September 30, 2022. Our accrued expenses were higher at December 31, 2022 compared to September 30, 2022 due to higher accrued chemical payables. We had a larger loss on firm purchase commitments due to lower corn prices and the impact they have on our corn contracts at December 31, 2022 compared to September 30, 2022. We had a smaller current maturity associated with our notes payable due to renewals of our long-term debt as of December 31, 2022 compared to September 30, 2022. We had less current portion of operating leases liabilities at December 31, 2022 compared to September 30, 2022 due to amortization of our leases during our 2023 fiscal year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*<u>Long-Term Liabilities</u>*

We had significantly more notes payable at December 31, 2022 compared to September 30, 2022 due to consolidating the two construction loans which also extended the maturity dates of our debt, moving it to long-term debt and additional borrowing on our loans during the first fiscal quarter of 2023. We had less long-term liabilities for our operating leases at December 31, 2022 due to amortization of our long-term leases during our 2023 fiscal year.

**Liquidity and Capital Resources**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Based on financial forecasts performed by our management, we anticipate that we will have sufficient cash from our current credit facilities and cash from our operations to continue to operate the ethanol plant for the next 12 months and beyond. Should we experience unfavorable operating conditions in the future, we may have to secure additional debt or equity sources for working capital or other purposes.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following table shows cash flows for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:

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| | **December 31, 2022 <br>(unaudited)** | **December 31, 2021<br>(unaudited)** |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $7283740 | $7743469 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (1342619) | (6731717) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 6788695 | (1522098) |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash | $12729816 | $(510346) |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $23881831 | $4704898 |

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*<u>Cash Flow from Operations</u>* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our operations provided slightly less cash during the three months ended December 31, 2022 compared to the same period of our 2022 fiscal year due primarily to decreased net income, partially offset by changes in inventory and accounts payable during the 2023 period.

*<u>Cash Flow From Investing Activities</u>* 

We used less cash for capital expenditures during the three months ended December 31, 2022 compared to the same period of our 2022 fiscal year. During the 2023 period, our primary capital expenditures were for renovations to retrofit the posidon tank for additional water storage and work to finalize our CCS project.

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*<u>Cash Flow from Financing Activities</u>*

Our financing activities provided more cash during the three months ended December 31, 2022 compared to the same period of our 2022 fiscal year due to proceeds we received from our debt instruments during the 2023 fiscal year. We had debt repayments and a distribution which was paid during the first quarter of our 2022 fiscal year which used cash during that period.

Our liquidity, results of operations and financial performance will be impacted by many variables, including the market price for commodities such as, but not limited to, corn, ethanol and other energy commodities, as well as the market price for any co-products generated by the facility and the cost of labor and other operating costs. Assuming future relative price levels for corn, ethanol and distillers grains remain consistent, we expect operations to generate adequate cash flows to maintain operations for the next 12 months and beyond.

**Plans for Cash in the Short Term and in the Long Term**

In the next 12 months, the Company plans to reinvest its cash into current business operations and to use the cash for the implementation of the new carbon capture and storage project. In the long term, the Company plans to reinvest its cash into current business operations and may provide further distributions to its members.

**Capital Expenditures**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company had approximately $1.6 million in construction in progress as of December 31, 2022 primarily relating to our carbon capture and storage project and renovations to retrofit the posidon tank for additional water storage. The Company plans to finance this construction in progress using cash from current business operations.

**Capital Resources**

<u>Revolving Loan</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On January 22, 2020, we entered into a $10 million revolving loan (the "Revolving Loan") with Cornerstone Bank ("Cornerstone"). Interest accrues on any outstanding balance on the Revolving Loan at a rate of 1.2% less than the prime rate as published by the Wall Street Journal, adjusted monthly. The Revolving Loan has a minimum interest rate of 3.0%. The maturity date of the Revolving Loan was January 31, 2022. On February 3, 2022, the Revolving Loan was renewed, and the new maturity date was March 31, 2022. On April 8, 2022, the Revolving Loan maturity date was extended to April 7, 2023. The Revolving Loan is secured by a lien on substantially all of our assets. At December 31, 2022, we had $10 million available on the Revolving Loan. The variable interest rate on December 31, 2022 was 6.75%.

<u>Construction Loans</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On January 22, 2020, we entered into a new $7 million construction loan (the "First Construction Loan") with Cornerstone to finance our carbon capture and storage project. The original maturity date of the First Construction Loan was June 1, 2021. On June 3, 2021 the maturity date was extended to February 1, 2022. On April 8, 2022, the First Construction Loan was extended to October 8, 2022. On October 28, 2022, the First Construction Loan was consolidated with the Second Construction Loan (below).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On February 1, 2021, we entered into a $28 million construction loan (the "Second Construction Loan") with Cornerstone to finance our carbon capture and storage project. The maturity date of the Second Construction Loan was January 31, 2022. On February 17, 2022, the Second Construction Loan was extended to March 15, 2022. On April 8, 2022, the Second Construction Loan was again extended to October 8, 2022. On October 28, 2022, the Second Construction loan was consolidated and replaced (below).

On October 28, 2022, we entered into a $25 million loan to replace the First Construction Loan and Second Construction Loan (the "Consolidated Loan"). The maturity date of the Consolidated Loan is January 31, 2032. The fixed interest rate is 4.65%

<u>Ethanol Recovery Program</u>

On July 13, 2020, we entered into a $5.41 million loan through the Bank of North Dakota's Ethanol Recovery Program and Cornerstone. The Ethanol Recovery Program was developed by the North Dakota Ethanol Producers Association and the Bank of North Dakota to use the existing Biofuels Partnership in Assisting Community Expansion ("PACE") program and Value-added Guarantee Loan program to help ethanol production facilities weather the economic challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ethanol producers could qualify for up to $15 million of a low interest loan of 1% based on the amount of such producers' annual corn grind. The maturity date of the loan is July 13, 2025. The fixed interest rate as of December 31, 2022 was 3.75% with an interest rate buy down through the Bank of North Dakota to 1%. We typically make monthly payments of approximately $74,000 per month. On December 3, 2021 we received forgiveness of $2.65 million of the loan, and the balance outstanding on December 31, 2022 was approximately $951,000.

**Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We describe our significant accounting policies in Note 1, *Summary of Significant Accounting Policies*, of the Notes to Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. We discuss our critical accounting estimates in Item 7, *Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations*, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. There has been no significant change in our critical accounting estimates since the end of our 2022 fiscal year. Effective October 1, 2020 the Company adopted ASU2016-13 using the modified retrospective approach.

**Item 3.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We are exposed to the impact of market fluctuations associated with commodity prices and interest rates as discussed below. We use derivative financial instruments as part of an overall strategy to manage market risk. We use cash, futures and option contracts to hedge changes to the commodity prices of corn and ethanol. We do not enter into these derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes, nor do we designate these contracts as hedges for accounting purposes pursuant to the requirements of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP").

*<u>Interest Rate Risk</u>*

We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates. Exposure to interest rate risk results primarily from holding loans which bear variable interest rates. As of December 31, 2022, we had approximately $0 million outstanding on our variable interest rate loans, however we could have funds outstanding under our revolving loan which has a variable interest rate in the future. If we were to experience a 10% increase in the variable portion of our loans, the annual effect such change would have on our income statement, based on the amount we had outstanding on our variable interest rate loans as of December 31, 2022, would be immaterial.

*<u>Commodity Price Risk</u>*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We expect to be exposed to market risk from changes in commodity prices. Exposure to commodity price risk results from our dependence on corn and natural gas in the ethanol production process and the sale of ethanol. Our exposure to commodity price risk may be heightened due to the crisis in Ukraine.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We enter into fixed price contracts for corn purchases on a regular basis. It is our intent that, as we enter into these contracts, we will use various hedging instruments (puts, calls and futures) to maintain a near even market position. For example, if we have one million bushels of corn under fixed price contracts we would generally expect to enter into a short hedge position to offset our price risk relative to those bushels we have under fixed price contracts. Because our ethanol marketing company ("RPMG") is selling substantially all of the gallons it markets on a spot basis we also include the corn bushel equivalent of the ethanol we have produced that is inventory but not yet priced as bushels that need to be hedged.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Although we believe our hedge positions will accomplish an economic hedge against our future purchases, they are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes, which would match the gain or loss on our hedge positions to the specific commodity purchase being hedged. We use fair value accounting for our hedge positions, which means as the current market price of our hedge positions changes, the gains and losses are immediately recognized in our cost of sales. The immediate recognition of hedging gains and losses under fair value accounting can cause net income to be volatile from quarter to quarter and year to year due to the timing of the change in value of derivative instruments relative to the cost of the commodity being hedged. However, it is likely that commodity cash prices will have the greatest impact on the derivatives instruments with delivery dates nearest the current cash price.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As of December 31, 2022 we had corn futures and option contracts for approximately 3,475,000 bushels of corn. As of December 31, 2022 we had an unrealized loss of approximately $203,000 related to our corn futures and options contracts.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It is the current position of our ethanol marketing company, RPMG, that under current market conditions, selling ethanol in the spot market will yield the best price for our ethanol. RPMG will, from time to time, contract a portion of the gallons they market with fixed price contracts. At December 31, 2022, we had no fixed ethanol sales contracts and ethanol futures and option contracts. As of December 31, 2022 we had no unrealized gain or loss related to ethanol futures and option contracts.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We estimate that our corn usage will be between 18 million and 20 million bushels per year for the production of approximately 59 million to 64 million gallons of ethanol. As corn prices move in reaction to market trends and information, our income statement will be affected depending on the impact such market movements have on the value of our derivative instruments.

A sensitivity analysis has been prepared to estimate our exposure to corn, natural gas and ethanol price risk. Market risk related to our corn, natural gas and ethanol prices is estimated as the potential change in income resulting from a hypothetical 10% adverse change in the average cost of our corn and natural gas, and our average ethanol sales price as of December 31, 2022, net of the forward and future contracts used to hedge our market risk for corn, natural gas and ethanol. The volumes are based on our expected use and sale of these commodities for a one year period from December 31, 2022. The results of this analysis, which may differ from actual results, are as follows:

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| | **Estimated Volume Requirements for the next 12 months (net of forward and futures contracts)** | **Unit of Measure** | **Hypothetical Adverse Change in Price** | **Approximate Adverse Change to Income** |
| Ethanol | 63900000 | Gallons | 10% | $(14697000) |
| Corn | 19825000 | Bushels | 10% | $(12886000) |
| Natural gas | 1334000 | MMBtu | 10% | $(867000) |

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For comparison purposes, our sensitivity analysis for our quarter ended December 31, 2021 is set forth below:

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| | **Estimated Volume Requirements for the next 12 months (net of forward and futures contracts)** | **Unit of Measure** | **Hypothetical Adverse Change in Price** | **Approximate Adverse Change to Income** |
| Ethanol | 63900000 | Gallons | 10% | $(15954000) |
| Corn | 22822000 | Bushels | 10% | $(10087000) |
| Natural gas | 1664000 | MMBtu | 10% | $(696000) |

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**Item 4. Controls and Procedures**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer (the principal executive officer), Gerald Bachmeier, along with our Chief Financial Officer, (the principal financial officer), Jodi Johnson, have reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2022. Based on this review and evaluation, these officers believe that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that material information related to us is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods required by the forms and rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2022, there has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 **PART II. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;OTHER INFORMATION**

**Item 1. Legal Proceedings**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From time to time in the ordinary course of business, we may be named as a defendant in legal proceedings related to various issues, including without limitation, workers' compensation claims, tort claims, or contractual disputes. We are not currently involved in any material legal proceedings.

**Item 1A. Risk Factors**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There have been no material changes to the risk factors which were previously disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022.

**Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;None.

**Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;None.

**Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.**

**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**None.

**Item 5. Other Information**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;None.

**Item 6. Exhibits.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)The following exhibits are filed as part of this report.

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| <u>[31.1](certification31112-31x22.htm)</u> | Certificate Pursuant to 17 CFR 240.13a-14(a)\* |
| <u>[31.2](certification31212-31x22.htm)</u> | Certificate Pursuant to 17 CFR 240.13a-14(a)\* |
| <u>[32.1](certification32112-31x22.htm)</u> | Certificate Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350\* |

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| <u>[32.2](certification32212-31x22.htm)</u> | Certificate Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350\* |
| 101.INS\* | Inline XBRL Instance Document |
| 101.SCH\* | Inline XBRL Schema Document |
| 101.CAL\* | Inline XBRL Calculation Document |
| 101.LAB\* | Inline XBRL Labels Linkbase Document |
| 101.PRE\* | Inline XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document |
| 101.DEF\* | Inline XBRL Definition Linkbase Document |
| 104 | The cover page from this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q formatted in Inline XBRL. |

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(\*)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Filed herewith.

(\*\*)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Furnished herewith.

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**<u>SIGNATURES</u>**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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| | | **RED TRAIL ENERGY, LLC** |
| Date: | February 14, 2023 | /s/ Gerald Bachmeier |
|  |  | Gerald Bachmeier |
|  |  | President and Chief Executive Officer |
|  |  | (Principal Executive Officer) |
| Date: | February 14, 2023 | /s/ Jodi Johnson |
|  |  | Jodi Johnson |
|  |  | Chief Financial Officer |
|  |  | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |

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## Exhibit 31.1

**CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 17 CFR 240.15(d)-14(a)**

**(SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION)**

I, Gerald Bachmeier, certify that:

1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Red Trail Energy, LLC;

2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant, as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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| Date: | February 14, 2023 | /s/ Gerald Bachmeier |
| | | Gerald Bachmeier<br>*Chief Executive Officer* |

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## Exhibit 31.2

**CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 17 CFR 240.15(d)-14(a)**

**(SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION)**

I, Jodi Johnson, certify that:

1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Red Trail Energy, LLC;

2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant, as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Date: | February 14, 2023 | /s/ Jodi Johnson |
| | | Jodi Johnson<br>*Chief Financial Officer* |

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## Exhibit 32.1

**CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350**

**AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In connection with the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Red Trail Energy, LLC (the "Company") for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Gerald Bachmeier, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Dated: | February 14, 2023 | /s/ Gerald Bachmeier |
| | | Gerald Bachmeier |
| | | Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 32.2

**CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350**

**AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In connection with the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Red Trail Energy, LLC (the "Company") for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Jodi Johnson, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Dated: | February 14, 2023 | /s/ Jodi Johnson |
| | | Jodi Johnson |
| | | Chief Financial Officer |

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