UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2021

CARDINAL ETHANOL, LLC
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
 
Indiana000-5303620-2327916
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1554 N. County Road 600 E, Union City, IN47390
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(765)-964-3137
(Issuer's telephone number)

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Item 8.01 Other Events

On February 9, 2021, the board of directors of Cardinal Ethanol, LLC (the "Company") declared a cash distribution of $150 per membership unit to the holders of units of record at the close of business on February 9, 2021 for a total distribution of $2,190,900. The Company expects to pay the distribution by the end of February, 2021.


SIGNATURES

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.

CARDINAL ETHANOL, LLC
Date: February 9, 2021/s/ William Dartt
William Dartt, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)