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Renewable Energy Group, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. For the period, the company's revenues were $339,284,000 against $188,247,000 a year ago. Income from operations was $77,051,000 against $4,072,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $76,592,000 against $15,380,000 a year ago. Net income was $46,403,000 against $14,017,000 a year ago. Net income attributable to the company's common stockholders was $38,435,000 or $1.25 diluted per share against $40,049,000 or $0.06 diluted per share a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was $21,982,000 against $23,167,000 a year ago. For the period, the company reported 39 million gallons sold, up 14% compared to first quarter 2012. The company reported 40 million gallons produced, up 4% compared to first quarter 2012. The company revised earnings guidance for the second quarter of 2013. During the quarter, the company expects to sell between 55 million and 65 million gallons. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range between $35 million and $50 million for the quarter. At the time of company’s last call, they guided to 55 million to 60 million gallons sold for second quarter and $15 million to $25 million of adjusted EBITDA. For the third quarter of 2013, the company expects to sell between 55 million and 70 million gallons and generate adjusted EBITDA ranging between $25 million and $45 million (sic) [$40 million].

Renewable Energy Group, Inc. added another northeast U.S. distribution point in Rochester, New York to meet extended winter heating oil blending demand. The company remains on track to complete its lower cost feedstock upgrade at the Albert Lea, Minnesota facility in second quarter. REG’s New Boston, Texas plant is serving as a terminal location while repair activity is underway with biodiesel production planned to begin in second quarter. In addition, the company has approval and is proceeding on the construction of barge load out capabilities at Seneca, Illinois facility to expand distribution capabilities. The project is expected to be completed in the first quarter 2014.

Renewable Energy Group, Inc., Q1 2013 Earnings Call, May 01, 2013

Renewable Energy Group, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2013 results at 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time on May 01, 2013

Renewable Energy Group, Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 16, 2013., at 10:00 Central Standard Time. Location: 416 South Bell Avenue. Agenda: To elect three Class II directors to serve until the 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are elected and qualified; to approve the Renewable Energy Group Annual Incentive Plan; to hold an advisory “say-on-pay” vote to approve the compensation of named executive officers; and to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2013.