UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
---------
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report October 4, 2000
COMMISSION FILE NO. 333-71213
MINNESOTA CORN PROCESSORS, LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
COLORADO 41-1928467
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
901 NORTH HIGHWAY 59, MARSHALL, MN 56258-2744
(Address of principal executive offices)
(507) 537-2676
(Registrant's telephone number including area code)
<PAGE>
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 4, 2000, Minnesota Corn Processors, LLC, a Colorado Limited
Liability Company, agreed in principle with Corn Products
International, Inc. to establish a joint marketing company to be named
CornProductsMCP Sweeteners LLC. A press release describing this
agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by
reference.
On November 1, 2000, Minnesota Corn Processors, LLC along with Corn
Products International, Inc. announced that the Federal Trade
Commission of the United States Department of Justice had granted early
termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period in connection with
the formation of the joint marketing company known as CornProductsMCP
Sweeteners LLC. The joint marketing company has been formed and
Executive Officers and the Board Chairman have been appointed. A press
release describing these matters in more detail is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated October 4, 2000, announcing the formation
of joint marketing company
99.2 Press release dated November 1, 2000, announcing early
termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period
1
<PAGE>
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 thereunto duly authorized.
MINNESOTA CORN PROCESSORS, LLC
Dated: November 9, 2000
By /s/ L. Dan Thompson
---------------------------------
L. Dan Thompson
President and Chief
Executive Officer
Dated: November 9, 2000
By /s/ Daniel H. Stacken
---------------------------------
Daniel H. Stacken
Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
2
<PAGE>
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
99.1 Press Release dated October 4, 2000
99.2 Press Release dated November 1, 2000
3
