M&A - RED TRAIL ENERGY, LLC

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Form Type: NT 10-Q

Filing Date: 2025-02-14

Corporate Action: Acquisition

Type: New

Accession Number: 000135968725000011

Filing Summary: Red Trail Energy, LLC is unable to timely file its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2024, due primarily to management completing tasks related to a previously announced transaction under an Asset Purchase Agreement with Gevo, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Additionally, the company’s auditor has requested more time for review of the quarterly financials. The expected date for completion of the Form 10-Q filing is on or before February 19, 2025. There is also an anticipated significant change in results of operations, with total revenues down approximately 22.59% from the previous year and an expected net loss of $11,451 compared to a positive net income of $2,160,515 from December 31, 2023.

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Name And Telephone Number Of Contact: Joseph Leo (515) 242-2462


Anticipated Change In Results Of Operations: Yes


Significant Change Details: Total revenues decreased by approximately 22.59%, or $9.38 million for the three-month period ending December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in the previous year. Total cost of goods sold decreased by approximately 20.06%, or $8.09 million for the same period. The company expects a loss of net income of $11,451 at December 31, 2024, compared to a positive net income of $2,160,515 at December 31, 2023.


Form Type: 8-K

Filing Date: 2025-02-03

Corporate Action: Acquisition

Type: New

Accession Number: 000135968725000008

Filing Summary: On January 31, 2025, Red Trail Energy, LLC closed a significant transaction with Gevo, Inc. under an Asset Purchase Agreement dated September 10, 2024. This agreement resulted in the sale of substantially all assets of Red Trail Energy for a total purchase price of $210 million, subject to adjustments. The asset sale was previously approved by the Company's members during a Special Meeting on December 5, 2024. Following the sale, Red Trail Energy has ceased operations. The company also terminated or assigned various material contracts and repaid all outstanding loans to its primary lender, Cornerstone Bank. Following the closing, certain personnel changes were made, including the termination of Ryan Weige and a compensation award for CEO Jodi Johnson. Relevant agreements associated with the asset sale include specific terms for indemnification and post-closing obligations, supported by an escrow agreement with initial funds placed by Gevo.

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Additional details:

Closing Date: 2025-01-31


Purchase Price: 210000000


Approved Meeting Date: 2024-12-05


Escrow Amount Earnest Money: 10000000


Escrow Amount Indemnification: 1260000


Escrow Amount Price Adjustments: 5000000


Form Type: 10-K

Filing Date: 2025-01-15

Corporate Action: Acquisition

Type: New

Accession Number: 000135968725000002

Filing Summary: Red Trail Energy, LLC is undergoing an acquisition process where they have entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) with Gevo, Inc. and its subsidiaries. This agreement is set to acquire substantially all of Red Trail Energy's assets and assume certain liabilities for a cash purchase price of $210,000,000. The closing of this acquisition is expected in the first calendar quarter of 2025, pending approvals by a majority of Class A Membership Unit holders and regulatory compliance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act. The acquisition signals a significant change for Red Trail Energy, as it will cease its current business operations and have no remaining operating assets post-sale. The affiliated parties, including the board of governors and unit holders, have already shown approval for the transaction, emphasizing its anticipated completion despite the required closing conditions. Furthermore, the document outlines a cash distribution of $0.15 per membership unit declared by the Board for 2023, marking an important fiscal event prior to the acquisition.

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Additional details:

Membership Units Outstanding: 40148160


Aggregate Market Value: 34969920


Distribution Per Unit: 0.15


Total Distribution: 6022224


Promissory Note Amount: 10000000


Promissory Note Maturity Date: 2025-04-09


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