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Exhibit 99.1
 
 
 
 
 
     
     
     
 
 
 
Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy Announces Results of Third Quarter

Council Bluffs, Iowa ----- August 14, 2012---- On August 14, 2012, Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC (“SIRE”) announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2012 (“Fiscal 2012”) which ended June 30, 2012.  SIRE reported a net loss of $4,153,049, or $316.09 per unit, compared to a net loss of $1,287,162, or $97.96 per unit, for the same period during the year ended September 30, 2011 (“Fiscal 2011”).  For Fiscal 2012 through June 30, 2012, SIRE reported a net income of $855,593 or $65.12 compared to a net loss of $2,357,512 or $179.43 per unit for the same period in Fiscal 2011. The cash flow provided by operations for the first three quarters of Fiscal 2012 was $12,346,881, compared to $12,427,088 for the same period in Fiscal 2011.

Adjusted EBITDA, which is defined as earnings before interest, income taxes, and depreciation and/or amortization (“EBITDA”), as adjusted for unrealized hedging losses (gains), was $787,024 for the third quarter in Fiscal 2012 and $4,577,670 for the same period in Fiscal 2011.   Adjusted EBITDA for Fiscal 2012 through June 30, 2012 was $11,720,646 and $16,477,891 for the same period in Fiscal 2011.   At June 30, 2012, SIRE had $8,237,313 million in cash and equivalents and $14,625,000 available under committed loan agreements (subject to satisfaction of specified lending conditions and covenants), as well as an additional $6,250,000 available under uncommitted loan agreements.  For reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA to net income attributable to SIRE, see “Adjusted EBITDA” below.

Brian Cahill, SIRE’s General Manager and CEO, stated, “Our third quarter in Fiscal 2012, reflects less than favorable margins resulting from the relative prices of our primary inputs and products during the quarter.   In particular, the key factors during the quarter were increases in the price of our primary input, corn, resulting in part from the current drought conditions in the United States.  Notwithstanding these margins, with our positive cash flow we have continued to make scheduled and excess cash flow payments to our banks, resulting in further principal reduction in overall debt and reduced interest costs.  We have also continued to make modest capital investments that are resulting in incremental productivity improvements in our plant.”

About Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC:

SIRE is an Iowa limited liability company, located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, formed in March, 2005 to construct and operate a 110 million gallon name plate capacity ethanol plant.  SIRE began producing ethanol in February, 2009 and sells its ethanol, modified wet distillers grains with solubles, corn syrup, and corn oil in the continental United States.   SIRE also sells its dried distillers grains with solubles in the continental United States, Mexico and the Pacific Rim.

 
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such statements are made in good faith by SIRE  and are identified by including terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “plans,” or similar language.  In connection with these safe-harbor provisions, SIRE has identified in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011, and in the Company's subsequent filings with the SEC, important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of SIRE, including, without limitation, the risk and nature of SIRE’s business and the effects of general economic conditions on SIRE.  SIRE may experience significant fluctuations in future operating results due to a number of economic conditions, including, but not limited to, competition in the ethanol industry, commodity market risks, financial market risks, counter-party risks, and risks associated with changes to federal policy or regulation. The cautionary statements in this press release expressly qualify all of SIRE’s forward-looking statements.   The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are included in the safe harbor protection provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  SIRE further cautions that such factors are not exhaustive or exclusive.  SIRE does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement which may be made from time to time by or on behalf of SIRE unless an update is required by applicable securities laws.
 


 
 
 

 

 
Summary Balance Sheets
 

SOUTHWEST IOWA RENEWABLE ENERGY, LLC
Balance Sheets


           
ASSETS
June 30, 2012
 
September 30,
 2011
   
(Unaudited)
     
Current Assets
         
Cash and cash equivalents
$
 8,237,313 
 
$
 11,006,590 
Restricted cash
 
 362,382 
   
 301,361 
Accounts Receivable
 
 325,999 
   
 224,176 
Accounts receivable, related party
 
 10,110,432 
   
 17,642,245 
Due from broker
 
 2,052,381 
   
 3,428,450 
Derivative financial instruments, related party
 
 1,090,706 
   
 -
Inventory
 
 12,348,405 
   
 11,198,147 
Prepaid expenses and other
 
 1,407,079 
   
 1,107,354 
Total current assets
 
 35,934,697 
   
 44,908,323 
           
Property, Plant and Equipment
         
Land
 
 2,064,090 
   
 2,064,090 
Plant, Building and Equipment
 
 204,431,928 
   
 203,749,761 
Office and Other Equipment
 
 750,511 
   
 742,360 
Total Cost
 
 207,246,529 
   
 206,556,211 
Accumulated Depreciation
 
 (50,852,792)
   
 (42,293,441)
Net property and equipment
 
 156,393,737 
   
 164,262,770 
           
Other Assets
         
Financing costs, net of amortization of $2,693,184 and $2,341,400
 
 1,509,956 
   
 1,538,733 
Total Assets
$
 193,838,390 
 
$
 210,709,826 

 

 




 
 
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SOUTHWEST IOWA RENEWABLE ENERGY, LLC
Balance Sheets






           
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY
June 30, 2012
 
September 30,
 2011
   
(Unaudited)
     
Current Liabilities
         
Accounts payable
$
 1,741,970 
 
$
 2,090,561 
Accounts payable, related parties
 
 5,495,449 
   
 5,239,128 
Derivative financial instruments, related party
 
 -
   
 2,097,075 
Derivative financial instruments
 
 1,036,750 
   
 2,875,075 
Accrued expenses
 
 2,376,929 
   
 2,615,092 
Accrued expenses, related parties
 
 2,955,988 
   
 3,831,583 
Current maturities of notes payable
 
 15,090,684 
   
 21,236,780 
Total current liabilities
 
 28,697,770 
   
 39,985,294 
           
Long Term Liabilities
         
Notes payable, less current maturities
 
 116,036,306 
   
 121,400,805 
Other
 
 525,013 
   
 600,010 
Total long term liabilities
 
 116,561,319 
   
 122,000,815 
           
Commitments and Contingencies
         
           
Members' Equity
         
Members' capital, 13,139 Units issued and outstanding
 
 76,474,111 
   
 76,474,111 
Accumulated (deficit)
 
 (27,894,810)
   
 (27,750,394)
Total members' equity
 
 48,579,301 
   
 48,723,717 
Total Liabilities and Members' Equity
$
 193,838,390 
 
$
 210,709,826 




 
 
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Financial Results

SOUTHWEST IOWA RENEWABLE ENERGY, LLC
Statements of Operations (Unaudited)








                       
 
Three Months
 Ended  June 30,
2012
 
Three Months
Ended June 30,
2011
 
Nine Months
Ended June 30,
 2012
 
Nine Months
 Ended June 30,
 2011
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                       
Revenues
$
 79,820,338 
 
$
 94,853,474 
 
$
 264,896,990 
 
$
 236,555,894 
Cost of Goods Sold
                     
Cost of goods sold-non hedging
 
 81,065,194 
   
 87,611,198 
   
 257,677,120 
   
 214,589,874 
Realized & unrealized hedging (gains)
                     
and losses
 
 (537,629)
   
 5,180,771 
   
 (4,274,696)
   
 13,792,563 
 
 
 80,527,565 
   
 92,791,969 
   
 253,402,424 
   
 228,382,437 
                       
Gross Margin (Loss)
 
 (707,227)
   
 2,061,505 
   
 11,494,566 
   
 8,173,457 
                       
General and Administrative Expenses
 
 1,048,264 
   
 933,741 
   
 3,377,965 
   
 3,293,090 
                       
Operating Income (Loss)
 
 (1,755,491)
   
 1,127,764 
   
 8,116,601 
   
 4,880,367 
                       
Other (Income) Expense
                     
Interest Income
 
 (5,346)
   
 (5,853)
   
 (16,893)
   
 (12,862)
Interest Expense
 
 2,408,809 
   
 2,426,329 
   
 7,341,800 
   
 7,312,267 
(Gain) Loss on disposal of fixed assets
 
 -
   
 -
   
 10,503 
   
 -
Miscellaneous income
 
 (5,905)
   
 (5,550)
   
 (74,402)
   
 (61,526)
Total
 
 2,397,558 
   
 2,414,926 
   
 7,261,008 
   
 7,237,879 
                       
Net Income (Loss)
$
 (4,153,049)
 
$
 (1,287,162)
 
$
 855,593 
 
$
 (2,357,512)
               
 
     
Weighted Average Units Outstanding
                     
- Basic & Diluted
 
 13,139 
   
 13,139 
   
 13,139 
   
 13,139 
Net income (loss) per unit
                     
- basic & diluted
$
 (316.09)
 
$
 (97.96)
 
$
 65.12 
 
$
 (179.43)



 




 
 
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Adjusted EBITDA

Management uses Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to measure the SIRE’s financial performance and to internally manage its business.   Management believes that adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors as a measure of comparison with peer and other companies.   Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income or cash flow as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.  Adjusted EBITDA calculations may vary from company to company.  Accordingly, our computation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable with a similarly-titled measure of another company.

The following sets forth the reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA (unaudited) for the periods indicated:

   
 
 
 Three Months Ended
June 30, 2012
 
 Three Months Ended
June 30, 2011
 
           
Net loss
$
 (4,153,049)
 
$
 (1,287,162)
Interest Expense, net
 
 2,403,463
   
 2,420,476
Depreciation
 
 2,859,105
   
 2,717,789
EBITDA
 
 1,109,519
   
 3,851,103
Unrealized hedging (gains) losses
 
 (322,495)
 
 
 726,567
Adjusted EBITDA
$
 787,024
 
$
 4,577,670
Adjusted EBITDA per unit
$
 59.90
 
$
 348.40
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Nine Months Ended
June 30, 2012
 
 Nine Months Ended
June 30, 2011
 
           
Net Income (Loss)
$
 855,593
 
$
 (2,357,512)
Interest Expense, net
 
 7,324,907
   
 7,299,405
Depreciation
 
 8,566,253
   
 10,809,431
EBITDA
 
 16,746,753
   
 15,751,324
Unrealized hedging (gains) losses
 
 (5,026,107)
 
 
 726,567
Adjusted EBITDA
$
 11,720,646
 
$
 16,477,891
Adjusted EBITDA per unit
$
 892.05
 
$
 1,254.12


 
 
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Statistical Information


 
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 (Unaudited)      Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 (Unaudited)
                                                                                                                    
                     
Statistical Revenue Information
Gallons / Tons Sold
% of Revenues
 
Gallons / Tons Average Price
 
Statistical Revenue Information
Gallons / Tons Sold
% of Revenues
 
Gallons / Tons Average Price
Denatured Ethanol
 28,735,866
74%
 
$                   2.07
 
Denatured Ethanol
 30,703,782
82%
 
$                  2.53
Dried Distiller's Grains
 71,827
19%
 
$               209.92
 
Dried Distiller's Grains
 70,926
15%
 
$              194.74
Corn Oil
 3,580
3%
 
$               773.37
 
Corn Oil
 2,230
2%
 
$              907.64
Wet Distiller's Grains
 26,870
3%
 
$                 89.59
 
Wet Distiller's Grains
 10,988
1%
 
$                69.32
Syrup
 5,329
0%
 
$                 65.88
 
Syrup
 13,212
0%
 
$                12.44



 
 Nine Months Ended June 30, 2012 (Unaudited)      Nine Months Ended June 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

                     
Statistical Revenue Information
Gallons / Tons Sold
% of Revenues
 
Gallons / Tons Average Price
 
Statistical Revenue Information
Gallons / Tons Sold
% of Revenues
 
Gallons / Tons Average Price
Denatured Ethanol
 92,351,685
77%
 
$                   2.22
 
Denatured Ethanol
 85,766,206
81%
 
$                  2.24
Dried Distiller's Grains
 221,657
17%
 
$               200.63
 
Dried Distiller's Grains
 227,968
18%
 
$              166.69
Corn Oil
 9,818
3%
 
$               758.12
 
Corn Oil
 3,958
1%
 
$              892.95
Wet Distiller's Grains
 78,410
3%
 
$                 86.68
 
Wet Distiller's Grains
 16,461
0%
 
$                68.25
Syrup
 23,817
0%
 
$                 50.21
 
Syrup
 27,400
0%
 
$                13.71

 





Contact:
Brett L. Frevert, CFO
Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC
712.366.0392


 
 
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