# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001309402
**File Stem:** 0001072613-23-000078
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
**Character Count:** 11484
**Document Hash:** f07072da92a31a5d54a91b03b54288ec
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001072613-23-000078.hdr.sgml**: 20230213

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001072613-23-000078

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SC 13G

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230213

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230213

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Green Plains Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001309402
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** INDUSTRIAL ORGANIC CHEMICALS [2860]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 841652107
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** IA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 13G
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-81560
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23614615

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1811 AKSARBEN DRIVE
- **CITY:** OMAHA
- **STATE:** NE
- **ZIP:** 68106
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 402-884-8700

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1811 AKSARBEN DRIVE
- **CITY:** OMAHA
- **STATE:** NE
- **ZIP:** 68106

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20100106

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** GREEN PLAINS RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20060314

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20041123
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001352662
- **IRS NUMBER:** 042691242
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 13G

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 40 ROWES WHARF
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02110
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 617-330-7500

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 40 ROWES WHARF
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02110

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**SCHEDULE 13G**

**Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(Amendment No. __)** 

**Green Plains Inc.**

(Name of Issuer)

**Common Stock**

(Title of Class of Securities)

**393222104**

(CUSIP Number)

**December 31<sup>st</sup>, 2022**

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

☒ Rule 13d-1(b)

☐ Rule 13d-1(c)

☐ Rule 13d-1(d)

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

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

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| **CUSIP No. **393222104** | **13G** | **Page 2 of 5 Pages** |

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**1.** NAME
 OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS **Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC 04-2691242** 

**2.** CHECK
 THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☐ (b) ☐

**3.** SEC
 USE ONLY

**4.** CITIZENSHIP
 OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION **Boston, Massachusetts USA** 

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| **NUMBER OF <br> SHARES <br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON WITH** | **5.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SOLE VOTING POWER<br>**3,220,144**<br>|
| **NUMBER OF <br> SHARES <br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON WITH** | **6.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SHARED VOTING POWER<br>**0**<br>|
| **NUMBER OF <br> SHARES <br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON WITH** | **7.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>**3,220,144**<br>|
| **NUMBER OF <br> SHARES <br> BENEFICIALLY<br> OWNED BY EACH<br> REPORTING<br> PERSON WITH** | **8.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br>**0**<br>|

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**9.** AGGREGATE
 AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON **3,220,144** 

**10.** CHECK
 BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ☐

**11.** PERCENT
 OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **5.43%** 

**12.** TYPE
 OF REPORTING PERSON **IA** 

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| **CUSIP No. **393222104** | **13G** | **Page 3 of 5 Pages** |

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| **Item 1(a).** | <u>**<u>Name of Issuer</u>**</u> |

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Green Plains Inc.

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| **Item 1(b).** | <u>**<u>Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices</u>**</u> |

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1811 Aksarben Drive

Omaha, NE 68106

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| **Item 2(a).** | <u>**<u>Name of Person Filing</u>**</u> |

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GRANTHAM, MAYO, VAN OTTERLOO & CO. LLC

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| **Item 2(b).** | <u>**<u>Address of Principal Business Office or, if none, Residence</u>**</u> |

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40 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110

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| **Item 2(c).** | <u>**<u>Citizenship</u>**</u> |

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USA

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| **Item 2(d).** | <u>**<u>Title of Class of Securities</u>**</u> |

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Common Stock

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| **Item 2(e).** | <u>**<u>CUSIP Number</u>**</u> |

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393222104

**Item 3.** <u>**<u>If this statement is filed pursuant to §§240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:</u>**</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) ☐ Broker or dealer registered under Section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) ☐ Bank as defined in Section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) ☐ Insurance company as defined in Section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) ☐ Investment company registered under Section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) ☒ An investment adviser in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) ☐ An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) ☐ A parent holding company or control person in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) ☐ A savings association as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) ☐ A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under Section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);

(j) ☐ A non-U.S. institution in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) ☐ Group, in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).

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| **CUSIP No. **393222104** | **13G** | **Page 4 of 5 Pages** |

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**Item 4.** <u>**<u>Ownership</u>**</u>

Provide the following information regarding the aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities of the issuer identified in Item 1.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Amount beneficially owned: **3,220,144**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Percent of Class: **5.43%**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Number of shares as to which such person has:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Sole power to vote or direct the vote: **3,220,144**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Shared power to vote or direct the vote: **0**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: **3,220,144**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: **0**

*Instruction.* For computations regarding securities which represent a right to acquire an underlying security *see* §240.13d-3(d)(1).

**Item 5.** <u>**<u>Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class</u>**</u>

If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date herof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following: ☐

*Instruction*. Dissolution of a group requires a response to this item.

**Item 6.** <u>**<u>Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person</u>**</u>

Not applicable.

**Item 7.** <u>**<u>Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company</u>**</u>

Not applicable.

**Item 8.** <u>**<u>Identification and Classification of Members of the Group</u>**</u>

Not applicable.

**Item 9.** <u>**<u>Notice of Dissolution of Group</u>**</u>

Not applicable.

**Item 10.** <u>**<u>Certification</u>**</u>

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect.

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| **CUSIP No. **393222104** | **13G** | **Page 5 of 5 Pages** |

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**<u>SIGNATURE</u>**

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his knowledge and belief, the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

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| February 13, 2023 |
| Date |
| /s/ Gregory L. Pottle |
| Signature |
| Gregory L. Pottle, Chief Compliance Officer |
| Name/Title |

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