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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 13, 2024

CARDINAL ETHANOL, LLC
(Exact name of registrant 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, IN 47390
(Address of principal executive offices)

(765) 964-3137
Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On February 13, 2024, Cardinal Ethanol, LLC (the “Company”) discussed at its annual meeting of members that ordinary income passed through to unit holders for calendar year 2023 is currently estimated to be approximately $2,500 per unit taxable at the individual tax rate for each unit holder. The Company also currently estimated dividend income passed through to unit holders of approximately $500 per unit taxable at a rate of 20%. The Company noted that these estimates are based on several assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.

The information provided in this Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements, which involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions readers that any forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and that actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information due to a number of factors, including those listed from time to time in reports that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2023. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

The information in this Item 7.01 is being furnished pursuant to Regulation FD Disclosure. The information furnished, is not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is not subject to the liabilities of that section and is not deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 8.01 Other Events

On February 13, 2024, the board of directors of 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 13, 2024 for a total distribution of $2,190,900. The Company expects to pay the distribution by early March, 2024.



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 13, 2024/s/ William Dartt
William Dartt, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)


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