UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 14, 2018
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Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
001-35397
26-4785427
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)
416 South Bell Avenue
Ames, Iowa 50010
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (515) 239-8000
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Item 5.02.
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
5.02(e) Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On December 14, 2018 (the “Grant Date”), the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the following grants:
Name and Title
Restricted Stock Units (1)
Chad Stone, Chief Financial Officer
14,907
Brad Albin, Vice President, Manufacturing
14,907
Eric Bowen, Vice President, Corporate Business Development and Legal Affairs
12,490

(1) 
Restricted stock unit (“RSU”) grants are made pursuant to the Company’s Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan and will vest on the third anniversary of the Grant Date, subject to the officer’s continued service as an employee of the Company through such date. Figures shown are the number of units/shares. The RSUs will convert into shares of common stock of the Company on a one-for-one basis.























SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: December 18, 2018
   
RENEWABLE ENERGY GROUP, INC.
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Chad Stone
   
   
Chad Stone
   
   
Chief Financial Officer