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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )*
VeraSun Energy Corporation
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
92336G106
(CUSIP Number)
David A. Kastelic, 5500 Cenex Drive, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 (651) 355-3712
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
April 1, 2008
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the
acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule
because of §§240.13d-l(e), 240.13d-l(f) or 240.13d-l(g), check the following box.
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Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies
of the schedule, including all exhibits. See §240.13d-7 for other parties to whom
copies are to be sent.
* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting persons
initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for
any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided
in a prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be
filed for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Act)
or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be
subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not
required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB control number.
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).
CHS Inc. 41-0251095 |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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SEC USE ONLY |
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SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) |
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CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
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Minnesota, USA
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SOLE VOTING POWER |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
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See attachment to Cover Page |
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
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See attachment to Cover Page |
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) |
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Instructions for Cover Page
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Names and I.R.S. Identification Numbers of Reporting Persons Furnish the full legal
name of each person for whom the report is filed i.e., each person required to sign the
schedule itself- including each member of a group. Do not include the name of a person
required to be identified in the report but who is not a reporting person. Reporting
persons that are entities are also requested to furnish their I.R.S. identification
numbers, although disclosure of such numbers is voluntary, not mandatory (see SPECIAL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLYING WITH SCHEDULE 13D below). |
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If any of the shares beneficially owned by a reporting person are held as a member of a
group and the membership is expressly affirmed, please check row 2(a). If the reporting
person disclaims membership in a group or describes a relationship with other persons but
does not affirm the existence of a group, please check row 2(b) [unless it is a joint
filing pursuant to Rule 13d-l(k)(l) in which case it may not be necessary to check row
2(b)]. |
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The 3rd row is for SEC internal use; please leave blank. |
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Classify the source of funds or other consideration used or to be used in making
purchases as required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 3 of Schedule 13D and insert the
appropriate symbol (or symbols if more than one is necessary) in row (4): |
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Subject Company (Company whose securities are being acquired)
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If disclosure of legal proceedings or actions is required pursuant to either Items 2(d) or
2(e) of Schedule 13D, row 5 should be checked. |
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Citizenship or Place of Organization Furnish citizenship if the named reporting person is a
natural person. Otherwise, furnish place of organization. (See Item 2 of Schedule 13D.) |
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(7)-(ll), (13) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person, etc. Rows (7)
through (11) inclusive, and (13) are to be completed in accordance with the provisions of
Item 5 of Schedule 13D. All percentages are to be rounded off to nearest tenth (one place
after decimal point). |
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Check if the aggregate amount reported as beneficially owned in row (11) does not include shares which the reporting person discloses in the report but as to which beneficial
ownership is disclaimed pursuant to Rule 13d-4 [17 CFR 240.13d-4] under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. |
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Type of Reporting Person Please classify each reporting person according to the
following breakdown and place the appropriate symbol (or symbols, i.e., if more than one is
applicable, insert all applicable symbols) on the form: |
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Notes:
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Attach as many copies of the second part of the cover page as are needed, one reporting
person per page. |
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Filing persons may, in order to avoid unnecessary duplication, answer items on the
schedules (Schedule 13D, 13G or 14D-1) by appropriate cross references to an item or items
on the cover page(s). This approach may only be used where the cover page item or items
provide all the disclosure required by the schedule item. Moreover, such a use of a cover
page item will result in the item becoming a part of the schedule and accordingly being
considered as filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act or
otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act. |
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Reporting persons may comply with their cover page filing requirements by filing either
completed copies of the blank forms available from the Commission, printed or typed
facsimiles, or computer printed facsimiles, provided the documents filed have identical formats to the forms prescribed in the Commissions
regulations and meet existing Securities Exchange Act rules as to such matters as clarity
and size (Securities Exchange Act Rule 12b-12). |
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SPECIAL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLYING WITH SCHEDULE 13D
Under Sections 13(d) and 23 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules and
regulations thereunder, the Commission is authorized to solicit the information required to be
supplied by this schedule by certain security holders of certain issuers.
Disclosure of the information specified in this schedule is mandatory, except for I.R.S.
identification numbers, disclosure of which is voluntary. The information will be used for the
primary purpose of determining and disclosing the holdings of certain beneficial owners of certain
equity securities. This statement will be made a matter of public record. Therefore, any
information given will be available for inspection by any member of the public.
Because of the public nature of the information, the Commission can utilize it for a variety
of purposes, including referral to other governmental authorities or securities self-regulatory
organizations for investigatory purposes or in connection with litigation involving the Federal
securities laws or other civil, criminal or regulatory statutes or provisions. I.R.S.
identification numbers, if furnished, will assist the Commission in identifying security holders
and, therefore, in promptly processing statements of beneficial ownership of securities.
Failure to disclose the information requested by this schedule, except for I.R.S.
identification numbers, may result in civil or criminal action against the persons involved for
violation of the Federal securities laws and rules promulgated thereunder.
General Instructions
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The item numbers and captions of the items shall be included but the text of the items is to
be omitted. The answers to the items shall be so prepared as to indicate clearly the coverage
of the items without referring to the text of the items. Answer every item. If an item is
inapplicable or the answer is in the negative, so state. |
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Information contained in exhibits to the statements may be incorporated by reference in
answer or partial answer to any item or sub-item of the statement unless it would render such
answer misleading, incomplete, unclear or confusing. Material incorporated by reference shall
be clearly identified in the reference by page, paragraph, caption or otherwise. An express
statement that the specified matter is incorporated by reference shall be made at the
particular place in the statement where the information is required. A copy of any information
or a copy of the pertinent pages of a document containing such information which is
incorporated by reference shall be submitted with this statement as an exhibit and shall be
deemed to be filed with the Commission for all purposes of the Act. |
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If the statement is filed by a general or limited partnership, syndicate, or other group, the
information called for by Items 2-6, inclusive, shall be given with respect to (i) each
partner of such general partnership; (ii) each partner who is denominated as a general partner
or who functions as a general partner of such limited partnership; (iii) each member of such
syndicate or group; and(iv) each person controlling such partner or member. If the statement
is filed by a corporation or if a person referred to in (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) of this
Instruction is a corporation, the information called for by the above mentioned items shall be
given with respect to (a) each executive officer and director of such corporation; (b) each
person controlling such corporation; and (c) each executive officer and director of any
corporation or other person ultimately in control of such corporation. |
Item 1. Security and Issuer
State the title of the class of equity securities to which this statement relates and the
name and address of the principal executive offices of the issuer of such securities.
Item 2. Identity and Background
If the person filing this statement or any person enumerated in Instruction C of this
statement is a corporation, general partnership, limited partnership, syndicate or other group of
persons, state its name, the state or other place of its organization, its principal business, the address
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of its principal office and the information
required by (d) and (e) of this Item. If the person filing this statement or any person
enumerated in Instruction C is a natural person, provide the information specified in (a) through
(f) of this Item with respect to such person(s).
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Name; |
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Residence or business address; |
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Present principal occupation or employment and the name, principal business and address of
any corporation or other organization in which such employment is conducted; |
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Whether or not, during the last five years, such person has been convicted in a criminal
proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) and, if so, give the dates,
nature of conviction, name and location of court, and penalty imposed, or other disposition of
the case; |
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Whether or not, during the last five years, such person was a party to a civil proceeding of
a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding
was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or
prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding
any violation with respect to such laws; and, if so, identify and describe such proceedings
and summarize the terms of such judgment, decree or final order; and |
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Citizenship. |
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
State the source and the amount of funds or other consideration used or to be used in making
the purchases, and if any part of the purchase price is or will be represented by funds or other
consideration borrowed or otherwise obtained for the purpose of acquiring, holding, trading or
voting the securities, a description of the transaction and the names of the parties thereto.
Where material, such information should also be provided with respect to prior acquisitions not
previously reported pursuant to this regulation. If the source of all or any part of the funds is
a loan made in the ordinary course of business by a bank, as defined in Section 3(a)(6) of the
Act, the name of the bank shall not be made available to the public if the person at the time of
filing the statement so requests in writing and files such request, naming such bank, with the
Secretary of the Commission. If the securities were acquired other than by purchase, describe the
method of acquisition.
Item 4. Purpose of Transaction
State the purpose or purposes of the acquisition of securities of the issuer. Describe any
plans or proposals which the reporting persons may have which relate to or would result in:
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The acquisition by any person of additional securities of the issuer, or the disposition of
securities of the issuer; |
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An extraordinary corporate transaction, such as a merger, reorganization or liquidation,
involving the issuer or any of its subsidiaries; |
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A sale or transfer of a material amount of assets of the issuer or any of its subsidiaries; |
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Any change in the present board of directors or management of the issuer, including any plans
or proposals to change the number or term of directors or to fill any existing vacancies on
the board; |
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Any material change in the present capitalization or dividend policy of the issuer; |
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Any other material change in the issuers business or corporate structure including but not
limited to, if the issuer is a registered closed-end investment company, any plans or
proposals to make any changes in its investment policy for which a vote is required by section
13 of the Investment Company Act of 1940; |
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Changes in the issuers charter, bylaws or instruments corresponding thereto or other actions
which may impede the acquisition of control of the issuer by any person; |
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Causing a class of securities of the issuer to be delisted from a national
securities exchange or to cease to be authorized to be quoted in an inter-dealer quotation
system of a registered national securities association; |
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A class of equity securities of the issuer becoming eligible for termination of registration
pursuant to Section 12(g)(4)of the Act; or |
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Any action similar to any of those enumerated above. |
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer
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State the aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities identified pursuant to
Item 1 (which may be based on the number of securities outstanding as contained in the most
recently available filing with the Commission by the issuer unless the filing person has
reason to believe such information is not current) beneficially owned (identifying those
shares which there is a right to acquire) by each person named in Item 2. The above mentioned
information should also be furnished with respect to persons who, together with any of the
persons named in Item 2, comprise a group within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Act; |
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For each person named in response to paragraph (a), indicate the number of shares as to which
there is sole power to vote or to direct the vote, shared power to vote or to direct the vote,
sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition, or shared power to dispose or to direct
the disposition. Provide the applicable information required by Item 2 with respect to each
person with whom the power to vote or to direct the vote or to dispose or direct the
disposition is shared; |
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Describe any transactions in the class of securities reported on that were effected during
the past sixty days or since the most recent filing of Schedule 13D (§240.13d-191), whichever
is less, by the persons named in response to paragraph (a). |
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Instruction.
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The description of a transaction required by Item 5(c) shall include, but
not necessarily be limited to: (1) the identity of the person covered by Item 5(c) who
effected the transaction; (2) the date of the transaction; (3) the amount of securities
involved; (4) the price per share or unit; and (5) where and how the transaction was
effected. |
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If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt
of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that
effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than
five percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of
an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries
of an employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. |
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If applicable, state the date on which the reporting person ceased to be the beneficial owner
of more than five percent of the class of securities. |
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Instruction.
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For computations regarding securities which represent a right to acquire
an underlying security, see Rule 13d-3(d)(l) and the note thereto. |
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the
Issuer
Describe any contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships (legal or otherwise)
among the persons named in Item 2 and between such persons and any person with respect to any
securities of the issuer, including but not limited to transfer or voting of any of the securities,
finders fees, joint ventures, loan or option arrangements, puts or calls, guarantees of profits,
division of profits or loss, or the giving or withholding of proxies, naming the persons with whom
such contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships have been entered into. Include such
information for any of the securities that are pledged or otherwise subject to a contingency the
occurrence of which would give another person voting power or investment power over such securities
except that disclosure of standard default and similar provisions contained in loan agreements need
not be included.
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Item 7. Material to Be Filed as Exhibits
The following shall be filed as exhibits: copies of written agreements relating to the filing
of joint acquisition statements as required by §240.13d-l(k) and copies of all written agreements,
contracts, arrangements, understandings, plans or proposals relating to: (1) the borrowing of
funds to finance the acquisition as disclosed in Item 3; (2) the acquisition of issuer control,
liquidation, sale of assets, merger, or change in business or corporate structure or any other
matter as disclosed in Item 4; and (3) the transfer or voting of the securities, finders fees,
joint ventures, options, puts, calls, guarantees of loans, guarantees against loss or of profit,
or the giving or withholding of any proxy as disclosed in Item 6.
Signature
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the
information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
John Schmitz, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Name/Title
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the statement is filed
or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed on behalf of a person by his
authorized representative (other than an executive officer or general partner of the filing
person), evidence of the representatives authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed
with the statement: provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose which is already
on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference. The name and any title of each person
who signs the statement shall be typed or printed beneath his signature.
Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal criminal violations
(See 18 U.S.C. 1001)
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CHS Inc. Schedule 13 D
Cover Page Nos. 7-11 and 13
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Aggregate Amount |
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CHS Inc.
(Reporting Person)
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John D. Johnson
(Executive Officer)
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Jay D. Debertin
(Executive Officer)
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5,853 |
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Patrick M. Kluempke
(and Tracy Lovness)
(Executive Officer)
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22,923 |
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22,923 |
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Thomas D. Larson
(Executive Officer)
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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Mark L. Palmquist
(Executive Officer)
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0 |
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John Schmitz
(Executive Officer)
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0 |
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Leon Westbrock
(Executive Officer)
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0 |
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0 |
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Bruce Anderson
(Director)
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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Donald Anthony
(Director)
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0 |
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0 |
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Robert Bass
(Director)
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0 |
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0 |
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Dennis Carlson
(Director)
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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Curt Eischens
(Director)
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0 |
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0 |
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Page 1 of 13
CHS Inc. Schedule 13 D
Cover Page Nos. 7-11 and 13
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(11) |
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Aggregate Amount |
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(13) |
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(8) |
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(9) |
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(10) |
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Beneficially Owned |
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Percent of Class |
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(7) |
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Shared Voting |
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Sole Dispostive |
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Shared Dispositive |
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by Each Reporting |
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Represented by |
Name |
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Sole Voting Power |
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Power |
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Power |
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Power |
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Person |
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Amount in Row (11) |
Steve Fritel
(and Barb Fritel)
(Director)
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0 |
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486 |
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0 |
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486 |
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486 |
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<1.00%
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Robert Grabarski
(Director)
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2,430 |
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0 |
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2,430 |
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0 |
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2,430 |
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<1.00%
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Jerry Hasnedl
(Director)
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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David Kayser
(Director)
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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James Kile
(Director)
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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Randy Knecht
(Director)
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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Michael Mulcahey
(and Margaret
Mulcahey)
(Director)
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0 |
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21,475 |
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0 |
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21,475 |
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21,475 |
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<1.00%
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Richard Owen
(Director)
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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Steve Riegel
(Director)
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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Daniel Schurr
(Director)
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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Duane Stenzel
(Director)
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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Michael Toelle
(Director)
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17,616 |
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0 |
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17,616 |
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0 |
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17,616 |
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<1.00%
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Page 2 of 13
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CHS Inc. Schedule 13D |
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Item 1 Security and Issuer |
Title of the Class of Securities to which this statement relates:
Common Stock
Name and Address of Principal Executive Officer of Issuer:
VeraSun Energy Corporation
100 22nd Avenue South
Brookings, South Dakota 57006
Page 3 of 13
CHS Inc. Schedule 13D
Item 2 Identity and Background
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(a) Name |
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(b) Business/Residence Address |
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( c) Occupation/Employer |
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(d) Convictions |
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(e) Judgments |
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(f) Citizenship |
CHS Inc.
(Reporting Person)
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5500 Cenex Drive
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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Reporting Person
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None
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None
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N/A |
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John D. Johnson
(Executive Officer)
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5500 Cenex Drive
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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President and CEO
CHS Inc.
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None
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None
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USA |
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Jay D. Debertin
(Executive Officer)
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5500 Cenex Drive
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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Executive Vice President/COO
CHS Inc.
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None
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None
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USA |
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Patrick M. Kluempke
(Executive Officer)
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5500 Cenex Drive
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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Executive Vice President
CHS Inc.
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None
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None
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USA |
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Tracy Lovness
(Spouse of Patrick
Kluempke)
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5500 Cenex Drive
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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Manager, Accounts Payable
CHS Inc.
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None
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None
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USA |
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Thomas D. Larson
(Executive Officer)
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5500 Cenex Drive
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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Executive Vice President
CHS Inc.
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None
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None
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USA |
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Mark L. Palmquist
(Executive Officer)
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5500 Cenex Drive
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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Executive Vice President/COO
CHS Inc.
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None
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None
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USA |
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John Schmitz
(Executive Officer)
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5500 Cenex Drive
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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Executive Vice President and CFO
CHS Inc.
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None
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None
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USA |
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Leon Westbrock
(Executive Officer)
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5500 Cenex Drive
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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Executive Vice President/COO
CHS Inc.
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None
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None
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USA |
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Bruce Anderson
(Director)
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13500 42nd Street NE
Glenburn, ND 58740-9564
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Self-employed farmer
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None
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None
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USA |
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Donald Anthony
(Director)
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43970 Road 758
Lexington, NE 68850-3745
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Self-employed farmer
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None
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None
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USA |
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Robert Bass
(Director)
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E6391 Bass Road
Reedsburg, WI 53959
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Self-employed farmer
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None
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None
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USA |
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Dennis Carlson
(Director)
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3255 50th Street
Mandan, ND 58554
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Self-employed farmer
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None
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None
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USA |
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Curt Eischens
(Director)
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2153 330th Street North
Minneota, MN 56264-1800
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Self-employed farmer
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None
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None
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USA |
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Steve Fritel
(Director)
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2851 77th Street NE
Barton, ND 58384
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Self-employed farmer
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None
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None
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USA |
Page 4 of 13
CHS Inc. Schedule 13D
Item 2 Identity and Background
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(a) Name |
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(b) Business/Residence Address |
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( c) Occupation/Employer |
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(d) Convictions |
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(e) Judgments |
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(f) Citizenship |
Barb Fritel
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2851 77th Street NE |
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Self-employed farmer |
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None |
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None |
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USA |
(Spouse of Steve Fritel) |
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Barton, ND 58384 |
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Robert Grabarski
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1770 Highway 21 |
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Self-employed farmer |
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None |
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None |
|
USA |
(Director) |
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Arkdale, WI 54613 |
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Jerry Hasnedl
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12276 160th Avenue SE |
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Self-employed farmer |
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None |
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None |
|
USA |
(Director) |
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St. Hilaire, MN 56754-9776 |
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David Kayser
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42046 257th Street |
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Self-employed farmer |
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None |
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None |
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USA |
(Director) |
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Alexandria, SD 57311 |
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James Kile
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608 W. Bell Lane |
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Self-employed farmer |
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None |
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None |
|
USA |
(Director) |
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St. John, WA 99171 |
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Randy Knecht
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40193 112th Street |
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Self-employed farmer |
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None |
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None |
|
USA |
(Director) |
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Houghton, SD 57449 |
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Michael Mulcahey
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8109 360th Avenue |
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Self-employed farmer |
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None |
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None |
|
USA |
(Director) |
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Waseca, MN 56093 |
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Margaret Mulcahey
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8109 360th Avenue |
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Self-employed farmer |
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None |
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None |
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USA |
(Spouse of Michael |
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Waseca, MN 56093 |
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Mulcahey) |
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Richard Owen
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PO Box 129 |
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Self-employed farmer |
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None |
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None |
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USA |
(Director) |
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Geraldine, MT 59446 |
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Steve Riegel
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12748 Ridge Road |
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Self-employed farmer |
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None |
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None |
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USA |
(Director) |
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Ford, KS 67842 |
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Daniel Schurr
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3009 Wisconsin Street |
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Self-employed farmer |
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None |
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None |
|
USA |
(Director) |
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LeClaire, IA 52753 |
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Duane Stenzel
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62904 295th Street |
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Self-employed farmer |
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None |
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None |
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USA |
(Director) |
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Wells, MN 56097 |
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Michael Toelle
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5085 St. Anthony Drive |
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Self-employed farmer |
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None |
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None |
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USA |
(Director) |
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Browns Valley, MN 56219 |
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Page 5 of 13
CHS Inc. Schedule 13D
Item 3 Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
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Name |
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Source of Funds |
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Amount of Funds |
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Explanation |
CHS Inc.
(Reporting Person)
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N/A
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N/A
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Conversion of
shares held in US
BioEnergy
Corporation to
VeraSun Energy
Corporation at .810/share. |
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John D. Johnson
(Executive Officer)
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N/A
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N/A |
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Jay D. Debertin
(Executive Officer)
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N/A See Explanation
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N/A See Explanation
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Conversion of
Restricted Shares
awarded by US
BioEnergy
Corporation to Mr.
Debertin (a former
non-employee
director of US
BioEnergy
Corporation and
current
non-employee
director of Issuer)
pursuant to US
BioEnergys Stock
Incentive Plan at .810/share. |
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Patrick M. Kluempke
(and Tracy Lovness)
(Executive Officer)
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N/A
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N/A
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|
Conversion of
shares held in US
BioEnergy
Corporation to
VeraSun Energy
Corporation at .810/share. |
|
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Thomas D. Larson
(Executive Officer)
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N/A
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N/A |
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Mark L. Palmquist
(Executive Officer)
|
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N/A
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N/A |
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John Schmitz
(Executive Officer)
|
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N/A
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N/A |
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Leon Westbrock
(Executive Officer)
|
|
N/A
|
|
N/A |
|
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|
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Bruce Anderson
(Director)
|
|
N/A
|
|
N/A |
|
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|
Donald Anthony
(Director)
|
|
N/A
|
|
N/A |
|
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|
Robert Bass
(Director)
|
|
N/A
|
|
N/A |
|
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|
|
Dennis Carlson
(Director)
|
|
N/A
|
|
N/A |
|
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|
Curt Eischens
(Director)
|
|
N/A
|
|
N/A |
|
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|
|
Steve Fritel
(and Barb Fritel)
(Director)
|
|
N/A
|
|
N/A
|
|
Conversion of
shares held in US
BioEnergy
Corporation to
VeraSun Energy
Corporation at .810/share. |
|
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|
|
Robert Grabarski
(Director)
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N/A
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N/A
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Conversion of
shares held in US
BioEnergy
Corporation to
VeraSun Energy
Corporation at .810/share. |
Page 6 of 13
CHS Inc. Schedule 13D
Item 3 Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
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Name |
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Source of Funds |
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Amount of Funds |
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Explanation |
Jerry Hasnedl
(Director)
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N/A
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N/A |
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David Kayser
(Director)
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N/A
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N/A |
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James Kile
(Director)
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N/A
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N/A |
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Randy Knecht
(Director)
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N/A
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N/A |
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Michael Mulcahey
(and Margaret Mulcahey)
(Director)
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N/A
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N/A
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Conversion of shares held
in US BioEnergy Corporation
to VeraSun Energy
Corporation at .810/share. |
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Richard Owen
(Director)
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N/A
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N/A |
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Steve Riegel
(Director)
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N/A
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N/A |
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Daniel Schurr
(Director)
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N/A
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N/A |
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Duane Stenzel
(Director)
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N/A
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N/A |
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Michael Toelle
(Director)
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N/A
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N/A
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Conversion of shares held
in US BioEnergy Corporation
to VeraSun Energy
Corporation at .810/share. |
Page 7 of 13
CHS Inc. Schedule 13D
Item 4 Purpose of Transaction
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Name |
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Purpose of Acquisition |
CHS Inc.
(Reporting Person)
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Conversion of shares held in US BioEnergy Corporation
to VeraSun Energy Corporation at .810/share. |
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John D. Johnson
(Executive Officer)
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N/A |
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Jay D. Debertin
(Executive Officer)
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Conversion of Restricted Shares awarded by US
BioEnergy Corporation to Mr. Debertin (a former
non-employee director of US BioEnergy Corporation and
current non-employee director of Issuer) pursuant to
US BioEnergys Stock Incentive Plan at .810/share. |
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Patrick M. Kluempke
(and Tracy Lovness)
(Executive Officer)
|
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Conversion of shares held in US BioEnergy Corporation
to VeraSun Energy Corporation at .810/share. |
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Thomas D. Larson
(Executive Officer)
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N/A |
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Mark L. Palmquist
(Executive Officer)
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N/A |
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John Schmitz
(Executive Officer)
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N/A |
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Leon Westbrock
(Executive Officer)
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N/A |
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Bruce Anderson
(Director)
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N/A |
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Donald Anthony
(Director)
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N/A |
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Robert Bass
(Director)
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N/A |
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Dennis Carlson
(Director) |
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N/A |
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Curt Eischens
(Director)
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N/A |
Page 8 of 13
CHS Inc. Schedule 13D
Item 4 Purpose of Transaction
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Name |
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Purpose of Acquisition |
Steve Fritel
(and Barb Fritel)
(Director)
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Conversion of shares held in US BioEnergy
Corporation to VeraSun Energy Corporation at .810/share. |
|
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Robert Grabarski
(Director)
|
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Conversion of shares held in US BioEnergy
Corporation to VeraSun Energy Corporation at .810/share. |
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Jerry Hasnedl
(Director)
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N/A |
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David Kayser
(Director)
|
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N/A |
|
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James Kile
(Director)
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N/A |
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Randy Knecht
(Director)
|
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N/A |
|
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|
Michael Mulcahey
(and Margaret Mulcahey)
(Director)
|
|
Conversion of shares held in US BioEnergy
Corporation to VeraSun Energy Corporation at .810/share. |
|
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Richard Owen
(Director)
|
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N/A |
|
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|
Steve Riegel
(Director)
|
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N/A |
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Daniel Schurr
(Director)
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N/A |
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Duane Stenzel
(Director)
|
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N/A |
|
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Michael Toelle
(Director)
|
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Conversion of shares held in US BioEnergy
Corporation to VeraSun Energy Corporation at .810/share. |
Page 9 of 13
CHS Inc. Schedule 13D
Item 5 Interest in Securities of the Issuer
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Name |
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(a) |
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(b) |
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(c) |
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(d) |
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(e) |
CHS Inc.
(Reporting Person)
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See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
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See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
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N/A
Initial 13D Filing
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N/A
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N/A |
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John D. Johnson
(Executive Officer)
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See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
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See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
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N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
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N/A
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N/A |
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Jay D. Debertin
(Executive Officer)
|
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See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
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N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
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N/A
|
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N/A |
|
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Patrick M. Kluempke
(and Tracy Lovness)
(Executive Officer)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
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N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
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N/A
|
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N/A |
|
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Thomas D. Larson
(Executive Officer)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
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N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
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N/A
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N/A |
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Mark L. Palmquist
(Executive Officer)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
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N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
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N/A
|
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N/A |
|
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|
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John Schmitz
(Executive Officer)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
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N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
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N/A
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N/A |
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Leon Westbrock
(Executive Officer)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
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N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
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N/A
|
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N/A |
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Bruce Anderson
(Director)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
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N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
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N/A
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N/A |
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Donald Anthony
(Director)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
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N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
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N/A
|
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N/A |
|
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Robert Bass
(Director)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
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N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
|
N/A
|
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N/A |
|
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|
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Dennis Carlson
(Director)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
|
N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
|
N/A
|
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N/A |
|
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|
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|
|
|
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Curt Eischens
(Director)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
|
N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
|
N/A
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Steve Fritel
(and Barb Fritel)
(Director)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
|
N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
|
N/A
|
|
N/A |
|
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|
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Robert Grabarski
(Director)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
|
N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
|
N/A
|
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N/A |
|
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Jerry Hasnedl
(Director)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
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N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
|
N/A
|
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N/A |
Page 10 of 13
CHS Inc. Schedule 13D
Item 5 Interest in Securities of the Issuer
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Name |
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(a) |
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(b) |
|
(c) |
|
(d) |
|
(e) |
David Kayser
(Director)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
|
N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
|
N/A
|
|
N/A |
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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James Kile
(Director)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
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N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
|
N/A
|
|
N/A |
|
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|
|
|
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|
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Randy Knecht
(Director)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
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N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
|
N/A
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Michael Mulcahey
(and Margaret
Mulcahey)
(Director)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
|
N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
|
N/A
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Richard Owen
(Director)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
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N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
|
N/A
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Steve Riegel
(Director)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
|
N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
|
N/A
|
|
N/A |
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Daniel Schurr
(Director)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
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N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
|
N/A
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Duane Stenzel
(Director)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
|
N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
|
N/A
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Michael Toelle
(Director)
|
|
See No. 11 and 13
on Cover Page
|
|
See Nos. 7-10 on
Cover Page
|
|
N/A
Initial 13D Filing
|
|
N/A
|
|
N/A |
Page 11 of 13
CHS Inc. Schedule 13D
Item 6 Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer
|
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|
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Name |
|
Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer |
CHS Inc.
(Reporting Person)
|
|
Attached hereto as Exhibit A is the
Shareholders Agreement dated as of November 29, 2007
among VeraSun Energy Corporation and certain of the
Shareholders of US BioEnergy Corporation, including
but not limited to CHS Inc. (the Shareholders
Agreement). The Shareholders Agreement contains
certains covernants and restrictions, including a
restriction on the transfer of stock for a period of
180 days following the April 1, 2008 effective date of
the merger between VeraSun Energy Corporation and US
BioEnergy Corporation. |
|
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|
John D. Johnson
(Executive Officer)
|
|
None |
|
|
|
Jay D. Debertin
(Executive Officer)
|
|
US BioEnergy Corporations 2006 Stock Incentive Plan. |
|
|
|
Patrick M. Kluempke
(Executive Officer)
|
|
None |
|
|
|
Thomas D. Larson
(Executive Officer)
|
|
None |
|
|
|
Mark L. Palmquist
(Executive Officer)
|
|
None |
|
|
|
John Schmitz
(Executive Officer)
|
|
None |
|
|
|
Leon Westbrock
(Executive Officer)
|
|
None |
|
|
|
Bruce Anderson
(Director)
|
|
None |
|
|
|
Donald Anthony
(Director)
|
|
None |
|
|
|
Robert Bass
(Director)
|
|
None |
|
|
|
Dennis Carlson
(Director)
|
|
None |
Page 12 of 13
CHS Inc. Schedule 13D
Item 6 Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer
|
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|
|
|
|
Name |
|
Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer |
Curt Eischens
(Director)
|
|
None |
|
|
|
Steve Fritel (and Barb Fritel)
(Director)
|
|
None |
|
|
|
Robert Grabarski
(Director)
|
|
None |
|
|
|
Jerry Hasnedl
(Director)
|
|
None |
|
|
|
David Kayser
(Director)
|
|
None |
|
|
|
James Kile
(Director)
|
|
None |
|
|
|
Randy Knecht
(Director)
|
|
None |
|
|
|
Michael Mulcahey
(Director)
|
|
None |
|
|
|
Richard Owen
(Director)
|
|
None |
|
|
|
Steve Riegel
(Director)
|
|
None |
|
|
|
Daniel Schurr
(Director)
|
|
None |
|
|
|
Duane Stenzel
(Director)
|
|
None |
|
|
|
Michael Toelle
(Director)
|
|
None |
Page 13 of 13
CHS
Inc. Schedule 13D
Item 7 Material to be Filed as Exhibits
Exhibit A: Shareholders Agreement
EXECUTION COPY
SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT dated as of November 29, 2007 (this
Agreement), among VeraSun Energy Corporation, a South Dakota
corporation (VeraSun), and the individuals and other parties
listed on Schedule A attached hereto (each, a Shareholder and,
collectively, the Shareholders).
WHEREAS VeraSun, Host Acquisition Corporation, a South Dakota corporation and a wholly owned
subsidiary of VeraSun (Sub), and US BioEnergy Corporation, a South Dakota corporation (US
BioEnergy), propose to enter into an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of the date of this
Agreement (as the same may be amended or supplemented, the Merger Agreement; terms used but not
defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Merger Agreement) providing for the merger
of Sub with and into US BioEnergy (the Merger) upon the terms and subject to the conditions set
forth in the Merger Agreement;
WHEREAS each Shareholder owns the number of shares of US BioEnergy Common Stock set forth
opposite such Shareholders name on Schedule A hereto (such shares of US BioEnergy Common Stock,
together with any shares of US BioEnergy Common Stock and other voting securities of US BioEnergy
acquired or held of record or beneficially owned by such Shareholder after the date of this
Agreement being collectively referred to herein as the Subject Shares of such Shareholder;
provided, that if at any time the aggregate total voting power of the securities that are
Subject Shares of all the Shareholders shall not equal 33 percent of the Total Voting Power at such
time, the number of Subject Shares in the aggregate will be deemed to be reduced or increased (as
applicable) to a number representing 33 percent of the Total Voting Power at such time, and to
effect such aggregate reduction or increase, the Subject Shares of each Shareholder shall be
reduced or increased (as applicable) on a pro rata basis among all Shareholders (based on their
relative beneficial ownership of shares of US BioEnergy Common Stock and other US BioEnergy voting
securities that would be Subject Shares before giving effect to any reduction or increase pursuant
to this proviso), in each case only so long as necessary to ensure that the total voting power
represented by the Subject Shares is equal to 33 percent of the Total Voting Power. As used herein
Total Voting Power at a given time shall mean the total voting power of all shares of US
BioEnergy Common Stock and other voting securities of US BioEnergy outstanding at such time); and
WHEREAS as a condition to its willingness to enter into the Merger Agreement, VeraSun
has requested that each Shareholder enter into this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, to induce VeraSun to enter into, and in consideration of its entering into,
the Merger Agreement, and in consideration of the promises and the representations, warranties and
agreements contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
SECTION 1. Representations and Warranties of Each Shareholder. Except as specifically
set forth in the disclosure schedule delivered to VeraSun by such
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Shareholder on the date of this Agreement, each Shareholder hereby, severally and not
jointly, represents and warrants to VeraSun as follows:
(a) Organization; Authority: Execution and Delivery; Enforceability. Such Shareholder
has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement. To the extent that such Shareholder is an entity other
than an individual, such Shareholder is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under
the laws of its jurisdiction of organization. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by such
Shareholder and the consummation by such Shareholder of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of such Shareholder. This
Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by such Shareholder and, assuming due authorization,
execution and delivery by VeraSun, constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of such
Shareholder, enforceable against such Shareholder in accordance with its terms, subject to
bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, moratorium, reorganization or similar laws affecting
the rights of creditors generally and the availability of equitable remedies (regardless of whether
such enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law). The execution and delivery
by such Shareholder of this Agreement do not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement and compliance with the provisions of this Agreement, will not, conflict with, or
result in any violation or breach of, or default (with or without notice or lapse of time or both)
under, or give rise to a right of termination, cancellation or acceleration of any obligation or
loss of a benefit under, or result in the creation of any Lien (other than Liens created pursuant
to this Agreement) on any properties or other assets of such Shareholder under, (i) any provision
of any certificate of incorporation or by-laws or partnership agreement or the comparable
organizational documents applicable to such Shareholder, (ii) any Contract applicable to such
Shareholder or any of its properties or other assets or (iii) subject to the filings and other
matters referred to in the following sentence of this Section l(a), any judgment, order, decree,
statute, law, ordinance, rule or regulation applicable to such Shareholder or its properties or
other assets, except in the case of each of clauses (ii) and (iii), as is not, individually or in
the aggregate, reasonably likely to (x) impair the ability of such Shareholder to perform its
obligations under this Agreement or (y) prevent or materially impede or delay the consummation of
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. No consent, approval, order or authorization of,
action by or in respect of, or registration, declaration or filing with, any Governmental Entity is
required by or with respect to such Shareholder in connection with the execution and delivery of
this Agreement by such Shareholder or the consummation by such Shareholder of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement or the compliance by such Shareholder with the provisions of this
Agreement, except for such filings under the Exchange Act as may be required in connection with
this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and except those which are not,
individually or in the aggregate, reasonably likely to (x) impair the ability of such Shareholder
to perform its obligations under this Agreement or (y) prevent or materially impede or delay the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. No trust of which such Shareholder
is a trustee requires the consent of any beneficiary to the execution and delivery of this
Agreement or to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, except for
such consents which have been obtained prior to the date of
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this Agreement. If the Shareholder is an individual and is married and the Subject Shares of
the Shareholder constitute community property or if spousal or other approval is required for this
Agreement to be legal, valid and binding, this Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and
delivered by, and constitutes a valid and binding agreement of, the Shareholders spouse,
enforceable against such spouse in accordance with its terms.
(b) The Subject Shares. Such Shareholder is the record and beneficial owner of (or is
the trustee of a trust that is the record holder of, and whose beneficiaries are the beneficial
owners of), and has good and marketable title to, the Subject Shares set forth opposite its name on
Schedule A hereto, free and clear of any Liens (other than Liens created pursuant to the terms of
this Agreement or arising under federal or state securities laws). Such Shareholder has the sole
right to vote and Transfer (as defined below) the Subject Shares, and none of such Subject Shares
is subject to any voting trust or other agreement, arrangement or restriction with respect to the
voting or the Transfer of such Subject Shares, except as set forth in Section 3 of this Agreement.
SECTION 2. Representations and Warranties of VeraSun. VeraSun hereby represents and
warrants to each Shareholder as follows: VeraSun has all requisite corporate power and authority to
enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The
execution and delivery of this Agreement by VeraSun and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the
part of VeraSun. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by VeraSun and, assuming due
authorization, execution and delivery by each Shareholder, constitutes a legal, valid and binding
obligation of VeraSun, enforceable against VeraSun in accordance with its terms, subject to
bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, moratorium, reorganization or similar laws affecting
the rights of creditors generally and the availability of equitable remedies (regardless of whether
such enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law). The execution and delivery
by VeraSun of this Agreement do not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement and compliance with the provisions of this Agreement, will not, conflict with, or result
in any violation of, or default (with or without notice or lapse of time or both) under, or give
rise to a right of termination, cancellation or acceleration of any obligation or loss of a benefit
under, or result in the creation of any Lien on any properties or other assets of VeraSun under,
(i) any provision of the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of VeraSun (in each case as amended to
the date of this Agreement), (ii) any Contract applicable to VeraSun or any of its Subsidiaries or
their respective properties or other assets or (iii) subject to the filings and other matters
referred to in the last sentence of this Section 2, any judgment, order, decree, statute, law,
ordinance, rule or regulation applicable to VeraSun or any of its properties or other assets,
except in the case of each of clauses (ii) and (iii), as are not, individually or in the aggregate,
reasonably likely to (x) have a Material Adverse Effect on VeraSun, (y) impair the ability of
VeraSun to perform its obligations under this Agreement or (z) prevent or materially impede or
delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. No consent, approval,
order or authorization of, action by or in respect of, or registration, declaration or filing with,
any Governmental Entity is required by or with respect to VeraSun in connection with the execution
and delivery of this Agreement by VeraSun or the
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consummation by VeraSun of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement except for such
filings under the Exchange Act as may be required in connection with this Agreement and the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement and except those which are not, individually or in the
aggregate, reasonably likely to (x) have a Material Adverse Effect on VeraSun, (y) impair the
ability of VeraSun to perform its obligations under this Agreement or (z) prevent or materially
impede or delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
SECTION 3. Covenants of Each Shareholder. Each Shareholder, severally and not
jointly, covenants and agrees during the term of this Agreement as follows:
(a) At any meeting of the shareholders of US BioEnergy called to vote upon the Merger
Agreement or the Merger or any of the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, or
at any adjournment or postponement thereof or in any other circumstances upon which a vote,
consent or other approval (including by written consent) with respect to the Merger Agreement or
the Merger or any of the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement is sought, such
Shareholder shall, including by executing a written consent solicitation if requested by VeraSun,
vote (or cause to be voted) all the Subject Shares of such Shareholder in favor of the approval of
the Merger Agreement and of the Merger and each of the other transactions contemplated by the
Merger Agreement. Such Shareholder hereby agrees not to take any action by written consent in any
circumstance other than in accordance with this Section 3(a). This Section 3(a) shall be deemed to
be a voting agreement within the meaning of and created pursuant to Section 47-1A-731 of the
SDBCA.
(b) At any meeting of the shareholders of US BioEnergy or at any adjournment or postponement
thereof or in any other circumstances upon which a vote, consent, or other approval is sought
(including by written consent), such Shareholder shall vote (or cause to be voted) all the Subject
Shares of such Shareholder against any of the following (or any agreement to enter into, effect,
facilitate or support any of the following): (i) any US BioEnergy Takeover Proposal, (ii) any
reorganization, recapitalization, dissolution, liquidation or winding up of or by US BioEnergy, or
(iii) any amendment of US BioEnergys Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation or
Second Amended and Restated By-laws or other proposal, action or transaction involving US
BioEnergy or any of its Subsidiaries or any of its shareholders, which amendment or other
proposal, action or transaction could reasonably be expected to prevent or materially impede or
delay the consummation of the Merger or the other transactions contemplated by the Merger
Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or to dilute in
any material respect the benefits to VeraSun of the Merger and the other transactions contemplated
by the Merger Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or change in any
manner the voting rights of the US BioEnergy Common Stock (collectively, Frustrating
Transactions). This Section 3(b) shall be deemed to be a voting agreement within the meaning
of and created pursuant to Section 47-1A-731 of the SDBCA.
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(c) Other than in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, such Shareholder
shall not (i) sell, transfer, pledge, assign or otherwise dispose of (including by gift)
(collectively, Transfer), or consent to any Transfer of, any Subject Shares or any interest
therein or enter into any Contract, option or other arrangement (including any profit sharing or
other derivative arrangement) with respect to the Transfer of, any Subject Shares or any interest
therein to any person other than pursuant to the Merger Agreement or (ii) enter into any voting
arrangement, whether by proxy, voting agreement or otherwise, in connection with, directly or
indirectly, any US BioEnergy Takeover Proposal or otherwise with respect to the Subject Shares.
Such Shareholder shall not commit or agree to take any action inconsistent with the foregoing.
Such Shareholder shall not, nor shall such Shareholder permit any entity under its control to,
deposit any Subject Shares in a voting trust. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement, each Shareholder may Transfer all or a portion of such Shareholders Subject Shares to
any other person if such person expressly agrees in writing with VeraSun to be bound by all of the
provisions of this Agreement.
(d) Such Shareholder shall use its reasonable best efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all
actions, and to do, or cause to be done, and to assist and cooperate with the other parties in
doing, all things necessary, proper or advisable to consummate and make effective, in the most
expeditious manner practicable, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Merger
Agreement, including, if requested by VeraSun, appearing at any meeting of the shareholders of US
BioEnergy or at any adjournment or postponement thereof. Such Shareholder shall not commit or
agree to take any action inconsistent with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the
transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement.
(e) From and after the date of this Agreement, such Shareholder shall not, and shall not
authorize or permit any of its Subsidiaries or affiliates (other than US BioEnergy) or any of its
or their Representatives to, directly or indirectly, (i) solicit, initiate, encourage (including
by way of furnishing information), or take any other action to facilitate, any inquiries or the
making of any proposal that constitutes, an US BioEnergy Takeover Proposal, (ii) enter into any
agreement with respect to any US BioEnergy Takeover Proposal or (iii) participate in any
discussions or negotiations regarding an US BioEnergy Takeover Proposal. Without limiting the
foregoing, it is agreed that any violation of the restrictions set forth in the preceding sentence
by any Representative of Shareholder shall be a breach of this Section 3(e) by such Shareholder.
Such Shareholder shall immediately cease and cause to be terminated all existing discussions or
negotiations with any person conducted heretofore with respect to any US BioEnergy Takeover
Proposal and request the prompt return or destruction of all confidential information previously
furnished.
(f) Such Shareholder shall not issue any press release or make any other public statement,
and shall not authorize or permit any of its Subsidiaries or affiliates (other than US BioEnergy)
or any of its or their Representatives to issue any press release or make any other public
statement, with respect to the Merger Agreement, this Agreement, the Merger or any of the other
transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement or this Agreement without the prior written
consent of VeraSun, except as
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Act.
(g) Such Shareholder hereby waives any appraisal rights with respect to, or rights to dissent
from, the Merger that such Shareholder may have, if any.
(h) Each Shareholder hereby covenants and agrees that for a period of 180 days following the
Effective Time (the Lock-Up Period), such Shareholder shall not Transfer or consent to any
Transfer of, any shares of VeraSun Common Stock received by such Shareholder in the Merger, or any
interest therein, or enter into any Contract, option or other arrangement (including any profit
sharing or other derivative arrangement) with respect to the Transfer of, any Subject Shares or any
interest therein to any person (other than VeraSun); provided that the foregoing
restriction shall not prohibit the Transfer of an aggregate of up to 200,000 shares of VeraSun
Common Stock by such Shareholder to a charitable foundation, a charity or a not-for-profit
organization. Such Shareholder shall not commit or agree to take any action inconsistent with the
foregoing. Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this Section 3(h), after the Effective Time
and during the Lock-Up Period each Shareholder may Transfer shares of VeraSun Common Stock:
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be a condition to the Transfer that the transferee agrees in writing with VeraSun to be bound by
this Agreement (it being understood that any references to immediate family in the agreement
executed by such transferee shall expressly refer only to the immediate family of such Shareholder
and not to the immediate family of the transferee). For purposes of this paragraph, immediate
family shall mean a spouse, lineal descendent, father, mother, brother or sister of such
Shareholder, including any lineal descendent, brother or sister by adoption. In addition, nothing
herein shall prohibit such Shareholder from establishing a trading plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1
under the Exchange Act, during
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the Lock-Up Period, provided that no sales or other Transfers occur under such plan during
the Lock-Up Period, and no public announcement of any such plan occurs during the Lock-Up Period.
(i) Solely for purposes of the 12-month period referenced in clause (ii) of Section 8, the
references to 33 percent in the second WHEREAS clause of the preamble hereto shall be reduced to
19.9 percent, and the Subject Shares of each Shareholder shall also be deemed reduced accordingly.
SECTION 4. Grant of Irrevocable Proxy; Appointment of Proxy.
(a) Each Shareholder hereby irrevocably grants to, and appoints, VeraSun and Donald Endres,
its Chief Executive Officer, and Danny Herron, its Chief Financial Officer, in their respective
capacities as designees of VeraSun, and any individual who shall hereafter succeed to any such
office of VeraSun, and each of them individually, such Shareholders proxy and attorney-in-fact
(with full power of substitution), for and in the name, place and stead of such Shareholder, to
vote all of such Shareholders Subject Shares (owned of record or beneficially), or grant a
consent or approval or consent in writing in respect of such Subject Shares, (i) in favor of the
approval of the Merger Agreement and of the Merger and each of the other transactions contemplated
by the Merger Agreement, (ii) against any Alternative Transaction or any Frustrating Transaction
and (iii) otherwise in accordance with Section 3 of this Agreement.
(b) Each Shareholder represents that any proxies heretofore given in respect of such
Shareholders Subject Shares are not irrevocable and that all such proxies are hereby revoked.
(c) Each Shareholder hereby affirms that the irrevocable proxy set forth in this Section 4 is
given in connection with the execution of the Merger Agreement and that such irrevocable proxy is
given to secure the performance of the duties of such Shareholder under this Agreement. Each
Shareholder hereby further affirms that the irrevocable proxy is coupled with an interest and may
under no circumstances be revoked. Each Shareholder hereby ratifies and confirms all that such
irrevocable proxy may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. Each such irrevocable
proxy is executed and intended to be irrevocable in accordance with the provisions of Section 47-
1A-722.2 of the SDBCA.
SECTION 5. Further Assurances. Each Shareholder will, from time to time, execute and
deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, such additional or further consents, documents and
other instruments as VeraSun may reasonably request for the purpose of effectuating the matters
covered by this Agreement.
SECTION 6. Certain Events. Each Shareholder agrees that this Agreement and the
obligations hereunder shall attach to such Shareholders Subject Shares and shall be binding upon
any person or entity to which legal or beneficial ownership of such Subject Shares shall pass,
whether by operation of law or otherwise, including such Shareholders heirs, guardians,
administrators or successors. To the extent
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necessary to ensure that the aggregate amount of Subject Shares hereunder equals 33 percent
of the Total Voting Power from time to time (or, in the event Section 3(i) is applicable, 19.9
percent of the Total Voting Power from time to time), each Shareholder agrees that (i) each
certificate representing the Subject Shares shall be inscribed with a legend to such effect, (ii)
in the event of any stock split, stock dividend, merger, share exchange, reorganization,
recapitalization or other change in the capital structure of US BioEnergy affecting the US
BioEnergy Common Stock, or the acquisition of additional shares of US BioEnergy Common Stock or
other voting securities of US BioEnergy by any Shareholder, the number of Subject Shares listed on
Schedule A hereto beside the name of such Shareholder shall be adjusted appropriately and this
Agreement and the obligations hereunder shall attach to any additional shares of US BioEnergy
Common Stock or other voting securities of US BioEnergy issued to or acquired by such Shareholder
and (iii) in the event of any other acquisition of additional shares of capital stock of US
BioEnergy or other voting securities of US BioEnergy by any Shareholder (including through the
exercise of any warrants, stock options or similar instruments), the number of Subject Shares
listed on Schedule A hereto beside the name of such Shareholder shall be adjusted appropriately.
Subject to the limitations set forth in the second WHEREAS clause of the preamble hereto, this
Agreement and the representations, warranties, covenants, agreements and obligations hereunder
shall attach to any additional shares of US BioEnergy Common Stock or other voting securities of US
BioEnergy issued to or acquired by any Shareholder (including through the exercise of any warrants,
stock options or similar instruments).
SECTION 7. Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or
obligations under this Agreement shall be assigned, in whole or in part, by operation of law or
otherwise, by any of the parties hereto without the prior written consent of the other parties
hereto, except that VeraSun may assign, in its sole discretion, any of or all its rights, interests
and obligations under this Agreement to any direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiary of VeraSun,
but no such assignment shall relieve VeraSun of its obligations under this Agreement. Any purported
assignment in violation of this Section 7 shall be void. Subject to the preceding sentences of this
Section 7, this Agreement will be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, the
parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
SECTION 8. Termination. Except as set forth below, this Agreement shall terminate upon
the earliest of (i) the Effective Time; provided that, in the case of this clause (i),
Section 3(h), together with this Section 8, Section 9, Section 11, Section 12, Section 13, Section
14 and Section 15, shall survive such termination and continue in full force and effect, (ii)
twelve months following the termination of the Merger Agreement (A) if terminated pursuant to
Section 7.01(b)(i) or 7.01(b)(iii) thereof in circumstances in which VeraSun is or may become
entitled to receive the US BioEnergy Termination Fee, (B) if terminated pursuant to Section 7.01(c)
in the event of a willful breach of any covenant or agreement in the Merger Agreement, or (C) if
terminated pursuant to Section 7.01(e) or Section 7.01(g) thereof; provided that, in the
case of this clause (ii), Section 3(d) shall terminate concurrently with such termination of the
Merger Agreement, and (iii) the termination of the Merger Agreement if terminated pursuant to
Section 7.01 (a), 7.01(b)(ii), 7.01(b)(iv), 7.01 (d), 7.01(f) or 7.01(h) thereof. No such
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termination of this Agreement shall relieve any party hereto from any liability for any
breach of any provision of this Agreement prior to termination.
SECTION 9. General Provisions. (a) Amendments. This Agreement may not be
amended except by an instrument in writing signed by each of the parties hereto.
(b)
Notices. All notices, requests, clauses, demands and other
communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given if delivered
personally, via facsimile (with confirmation) or sent by overnight or same-day courier (providing
proof of delivery) to VeraSun in accordance with Section 8.02 of the Merger Agreement and to the
Shareholders at their respective addresses set forth on Schedule A hereto (or at such other address
for a party as shall be specified by like notice).
(c) Interpretation. When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Article, Section
or Exhibit, such reference shall be to an Article or Section of, or an Exhibit to, this Agreement
unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement are for
reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this
Agreement. Whenever the words include, includes or including are used in this Agreement,
they shall be deemed to be followed by the words without limitation. The words hereby,
hereof, herein and hereunder and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall
refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The
words date hereof shall refer to the date of this Agreement. The word extent in the phrase to
the extent shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall
not mean simply if. The term or shall not be deemed to be exclusive. All terms defined in this
Agreement shall have the defined meanings when used in any certificate or other document made or
delivered pursuant hereto unless otherwise defined therein. The definitions contained in this
Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms and to the
masculine as well as to the feminine and neuter genders of such term. Any agreement, instrument or
statute defined or referred to herein or in any agreement or instrument that is referred to herein
means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or
supplemented, including (in the case of agreements or instruments) by waiver or consent and (in
the case of statutes) by succession of comparable successor statutes and references to all
attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein. References to a person are also to its
permitted successors and assigns.
(d) Counterparts; Effectiveness. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together,
shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when one or more
counterparts have been signed by each of the parties hereto and delivered to the other party. The
effectiveness of this Agreement shall be conditioned upon the execution and delivery of the Merger
Agreement by each of the parties thereto.
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(e) Entire
Agreement; No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement
(including the documents and instruments referred to herein) (i) constitutes the entire
agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral,
among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and (ii) is
not intended to confer upon any person other than the parties hereto any rights or
remedies hereunder.
(f) GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED
BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
NEW YORK, REGARDLESS OF THE LAWS THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE GOVERN
UNDER APPLICABLE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICT OF LAWS THEREOF EXCEPT
TO THE EXTENT THAT THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ARE
MANDATORILY APPLICABLE TO THE MERGER; PROVIDED,
HOWEVER, THAT THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA SHALL GOVERN THE
RELATIVE RIGHTS, OBLIGATIONS, POWERS, DUTIES AND OTHER INTERNAL
AFFAIRS OF US BIOENERGY, VERASUN AND THEIR RESPECTIVE BOARDS
OF DIRECTORS.
SECTION 10. Shareholder Capacity. No person executing this Agreement who is or becomes
during the term of this Agreement a director or officer of US BioEnergy makes any agreement or
understanding herein in his or her capacity as such director or officer. Each Shareholder signs
solely in his or her capacity as the record holder and beneficial owner of, or the trustee of a
trust whose beneficiaries are the beneficial owners of, such Shareholders Subject Shares and
nothing herein shall limit or affect any actions taken by a Shareholder in its capacity as an
officer or director of US BioEnergy.
SECTION 11. Specific Enforcement; Consent to Jurisdiction. The parties agree that
irreparable damage would occur and that the parties would not have any adequate remedy at law in
the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their
specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the parties shall be
entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce
specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement in the United States District Court for the
Southern District of New York, or, if such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction, the
state courts of New York located in New York County, this being in addition to any other remedy to
which they are entitled at law or in equity. In addition, each of the parties irrevocably agrees
that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to this Agreement or for recognition
and enforcement of any judgment in respect hereof brought by any other party hereto or its
successors or assigns may be brought and determined in the United States District Court for the
Southern District of New York, or, if such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction, the
state courts of New York located in New York County, and each of the parties hereby irrevocably
submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts for itself and with respect to its
property, unconditionally, with regard to any such action or proceeding arising out of or relating
to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby (and agrees not to commence any action,
suit or proceeding relating thereto except in such courts). Each of the parties agrees further to
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accept service of process in any manner permitted by such court. Each of the parties hereby
irrevocably and unconditionally waives, and agrees not to assert, by way of motion or as a defense,
counterclaim or otherwise, in any action or proceeding arising out of or related to this Agreement
or the transactions contemplated hereby, (a) any claim that it is not personally subject to the
jurisdiction of the above-named court for any reason other than the failure lawfully to serve
process, (b) that it or its property is exempt or immune from jurisdiction of such court or from
any legal process commenced in such court (whether through service of notice, attachment prior to
judgment, attachment in aid of execution of judgment, execution of judgment or otherwise) and (c)
to the fullest extent permitted by law, that (i) the suit, action or proceeding in such court is
brought in an inconvenient forum, (ii) the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper, or
(iii) this Agreement, or the subject matter hereof, may not be enforced in or by such court.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, each of the parties hereto agrees that each of the other parties
shall have the right to bring any action or proceeding for enforcement of a judgment entered by the
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York or, if such court does not have
subject matter jurisdiction, the state courts of New York located in New York County, or in any
other court or jurisdiction.
SECTION 12. Termination of Certain Agreements. At the Effective Time, each of (i) that
certain Shareholders Agreement, dated as of December 13, 2006 (the Existing Shareholders
Agreement), by and between US BioEnergy and each of the shareholders of US BioEnergy listed on
the signature page thereto and (ii) that certain Subscription Agreement, dated as of November 17,
2005, by and between CHS Inc. and US BioEnergy (including that certain waiver letter, dated as of
July 26, 2006, related thereto) shall, without need for further action by any person, terminate and
no party to either agreement described in clauses (i) and (ii) above shall have any further rights
or obligations thereunder. To the extent that a party to the Existing Shareholders Agreement is an
affiliate of a Shareholder, but such party to the Existing Shareholders Agreement is not a
signatory hereto, such Shareholder hereby irrevocably consents, on behalf of such affiliate, to the
termination of the Existing Shareholders Agreement as provided for hereby.
SECTION 13. Waiver of Jury Trial. Each party hereto hereby irrevocably and
unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any right it may have to
a trial by jury in respect of any suit, action or other proceeding arising out of this Agreement or
the transactions contemplated hereby. Each party hereto (a) certifies that no representative, agent
or attorney of any other party has represented, expressly or otherwise, that such party would not,
in the event of any action, suit or proceeding, seek to enforce the foregoing waiver and (b)
acknowledges that it and the other parties hereto have been induced to enter into this Agreement,
by, among other things, the mutual waiver and certifications in this Section 13.
SECTION 14. Severability. If any term or other provision of this Agreement is
invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of law or public policy, all other
conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect.
Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being
enforced, the parties hereto shall negotiate in good
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modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible to
the fullest extent permitted by applicable law in an acceptable manner to the end that the
transactions contemplated hereby are fulfilled to the extent possible.
SECTION 15. Absence of Presumption. The parties hereto have
participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and, in the event of
ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if
drafted jointly by such parties and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or
disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, VeraSun has caused this Agreement to be signed by its officer thereunto
duly authorized and each Shareholder has signed this Agreement, all as of the date first written
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Host has caused this Agreement to bc signed by its officer thereunto duly
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Host has caused this Agreement to be signed by its officer thereunto
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Host has caused this Agreement to be signed by its officer thereunto duly
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Jill Wilts, Vice President |
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Host has caused this Agreement to be signed by its officer thereunto
duly authorized and each Shareholder has signed this Agreement, all as of the date first
written above.
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Capitaline Renewable
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by /s/ Gordon W. Ommen |
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Host has caused this Agreement to be signed by its officer thereunto duly
authorized and each Shareholder has signed this Agreement, all as of the date first written above.
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Birddog Capital, LLC |
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by Gordon W. Ommen, its Sole Member |
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/s/ Gordon W. Ommen |
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Host has caused this Agreement to be signed by its officer thereunto duly
authorized and each Shareholder has signed this Agreement, all as of the date first written above.
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/s/ Roland J. Fagen |
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Roland J. Fagen as Trustee under the Roland J.
Fagen 2007 US BioEnergy Term Trust Agreement |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Host has caused this Agreement to be signed by its officer thereunto duly
authorized and each Shareholder has signed this Agreement, all as of the date first written above.
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/s/ Diane Kathleen Fagen |
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Diane Kathleen Fagen |
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Host has caused this Agreement to be signed by its officer thereunto duly
authorized and each Shareholder has signed this Agreement, all as of the date first written above.
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Platte Valley Energy, LLC |
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Roland Fagen |
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Host has caused this Agreement to be signed by its officer thereunto duly
authorized and each Shareholder has signed this Agreement, all as of the date first written above.
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Global Ethanol, Inc. |
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Roland Fagen |
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Host has caused this Agreement to be signed by its officer thereunto duly
authorized and each Shareholder has signed this Agreement, all as of the date first written above.
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CHS Inc. |
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Schedule A
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Number of |
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Outstanding Shares of |
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US BioEnergy |
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Total Voting |
Shareholder |
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Common Stock |
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Power |
Gordon W. Ommen |
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1,300,891 |
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1.63 |
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Capitaline Advisors, LLC |
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Capitaline General Partner, LLC |
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18,236 |
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Capitaline Renewable Energy, LP |
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48,877 |
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BirdDog Capital, LLC |
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2.90 |
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Roland J. Fagen |
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118,768 |
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0.15 |
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Diane Kathleen Fagan |
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128,877 |
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0.16 |
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Ronald and Kathleen Fagan |
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257,754 |
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0.32 |
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Platte Valley Energy, LLC |
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8.29 |
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Global Ethanol, Inc. |
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