Investor FAQ

Who is Pacific Ethanol?

PEI (NASDAQ: PEIX) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of essential ingredients and additives for safe and clean environments, for industrial and cosmetic products, for premium essential feed and food ingredients, and for a lower carbon economy. PEI produces and markets USP and FCC certified industrial and beverage alcohols, low-carbon renewable fuel, Aventine^TM Yeast, corn gluten meal, corn germ, corn oil, distiller grains, and CO2, offering consistent product quality, managing logistics, and providing reliable service and delivery.

PEI owns and operates three distilleries and a specialty yeast production facility at its Pekin Illinois campus and four distilleries in the Western states of California, Oregon and Idaho. PEI's manufacturing combines to provide a strong product portfolio. PEI sells its products in domestic and international markets.

Where is PEI traded?

PEI trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol PEIX).

What is PEI's CUSIP?

The company's CUSIP is 69423U305.

How do I purchase shares of common stock of PEI?

The company's common stock can be purchased through any registered broker-dealer.

Does PEI pay a dividend on its common stock?

The company does not declare dividends on shares of its common stock at this time.

How many shares of common stock are outstanding?

As of September 23, 2020, we were 63.5 million shares of common stock issued and outstanding

Does PEI have a direct stock purchase plan?

The company does not have a direct stock purchase plan at this time.

When does PEI's fiscal year end?

December 31.

When is PEI's annual stockholder meeting?

The next stockholder meeting will occur on November 18, 2020.

How many people does PEI employ?

As of March 27, 2020, the Company had approximately 500 employees.

Who is PEI's investor relations contact?

Michael Kramer
Pacific Ethanol
Tel: (916) 403-2755

Kirsten Chapman
LHA
One Market Street, Spear Tower, Suite 3600
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (415) 433-3777

Who is PEI's stock transfer agent?

American Stock Transfer & Trust Co.
6201 15th Avenue, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, New York 11219
Telephone: (718) 921-8360
Facsimile: (718) 921-8310

Who are PEI's independent public accountants?

RSM US LLP
110 South Phillips Ave, Suite 300
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Tel: (605) 336-9955

Where is PEI headquartered?

Pacific Ethanol, Inc.
400 Capitol Mall, Suite 2060
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916) 403-2123
www.pacificethanol.com