SOUTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN PROCESSORS LLC
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
(Mark One)
For the quarterly period ended
September 30, 2025
For the transition period from to
☒ COMMISSION FILE NO.
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2025 and 2024
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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
For the Three and Nine-Month Periods Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members' Equity (Unaudited)
For the Three and Nine-Month Periods Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1 -
Principal Activity and Significant Accounting Policies
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC (the “Company”, “LLC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading.
In the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. The results of operations and cash flows for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year due in part to the seasonal nature of some of the Company’s businesses. The balance sheet data as of December 31, 2024 has been derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
These statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2024, included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 28, 2025.
Principles of consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its controlled subsidiaries, High Plains Partners, LLC, HPP SD Holdings, LLC, and High Plains Processing, LLC. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of estimates
The preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Receivables and Credit Policies
Accounts receivable are considered past due when payments are not received on a timely basis in accordance with the Company’s credit terms, which are generally fifteen to thirty days from invoice date. Accounts considered uncollectible are written off. Management determines the allowance for credit losses by regularly evaluating individual customer receivables and considering customers' financial condition, credit history, current and future economic conditions, and unusual circumstances, if any. The valuation allowance was determined to be immaterial as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
Revenue
The Company accounts for all its revenues from contracts with customers under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
The Company principally generates revenue from merchandising and transporting manufactured agricultural products used as ingredients in food, feed, energy, and industrial products. Revenue is measured based on the consideration specified in the contract with a customer and excludes any amounts collected on behalf of third parties (e.g. - taxes). The Company follows a policy of recognizing revenue at a single point in time when it satisfies its performance obligation by transferring control over a product to a customer. Control transfer typically occurs when goods are shipped from our facilities or at other predetermined control transfer points (for instance, destination terms). Shipping and handling costs related to contracts with customers for the sale of goods are accounted for as a fulfillment activity and are included in the cost of revenues. Accordingly, amounts billed to customers for such costs are included as a component of revenues.
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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Contract liabilities relate to advance payments from customers for goods and services the Company has yet to provide. These customer prepayments totaled $
280,936
and $
10,524,222
as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Of the $
10,524,222
balance as of December 31, 2024, the Company recognized $
2,118,042
and $
10,515,355
as revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively. Of the $
737,503
customer prepayments as of December 31, 2023, the Company recognized $
60,841
and $
547,131
of contract liabilities as revenues during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively.
The following table presents a disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, by product type:
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Cash Flow
The Company maintains a revolving line of credit that functions as a sweep account. Borrowings and repayments occur on a daily basis to manage cash balances efficiently and minimize interest expense. The activity is presented on a net basis in the statement of cash flows due to the short-term nature and frequency of the transactions, consistent with the Company’s cash management practices.
Recent accounting pronouncements
Any recent accounting pronouncements are not expected to have a material impact on our condensed financial statements.
Note 2 -
Inventories
The Company’s inventories consist of the following on September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
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Finished goods and raw materials are valued at estimated market value, which approximates net realizable value. Supplies and other inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value.
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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 3 -
Property and Equipment
The following is a summary of the Company's property and equipment at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
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Depreciation of property and equipment was $
1,864,752
and $
1,515,777
for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $
5,578,602
and $
4,539,144
for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively .
As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, the Company has approximately $
37.2
million and $
15.7
million respectively, in payables related to the construction of the facility in Mitchell, South Dakota. These construction payables are classified as non-current liabilities due to management's intent and ability to settle these liabilities using the Company’s long-term credit facilities.
As of September 30, 2025, the Company had unpaid commitments of approximately $
36.4
million for construction and acquisition of property and equipment. The project is substantially complete and is expected to be finalized during the fourth quarter of 2025. The Company is currently performing testing activities to confirm the assets meet required product specifications and will place the property and equipment into service upon successful completion of such testing.
Note 4 -
Notes Payable – Seasonal Loans
The Company maintains a revolving credit agreement with a lending institution which expires on
December 1, 2025
. The purpose of the credit agreement is to finance the operating needs of the Company. Under this agreement, the Company could borrow up to $
70
million, with all advances secured. Interest accrues at a variable rate (
6.37
% as of September 30, 2025). The Company pays a
0.20
% annual commitment fee on any funds not borrowed. There were
no
outstanding balances as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The remaining available funds to borrow under the terms of the revolving credit agreement were approximately $
70.0
million as of September 30, 2025.
The Company maintains a separate revolving seasonal credit facility that expires on September 1, 2026. The purpose of the credit agreement is to finance the operating needs of High Plains Processing, LLC. Under this agreement, the Company could borrow up to $85 million, and advances on the revolving credit agreement are secured. Interest accrues at a variable rate (7.27% at September 30, 2025). The Company pays a 0.20% annual commitment fee on any funds not borrowed. There were $
2,668,134
advances outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The remaining available funds to borrow under the terms of the revolving credit agreement were approximately $
82.3
million as of September 30, 2025.
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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 5 -
Long-Term Debt
The following is a summary of the Company's long-term debt on September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
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The Company has a credit agreement with a lending institution that includes a revolving term loan and a seasonal loan. The credit agreements are secured by substantially all business assets of South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC.
The revolving term loan provides for a maximum borrowing of $
65.0
million and the amount available for borrowing on the revolving term loan will decrease by $
3.25
million every six months until the loan's maturity date of
March 20, 2030
. Interest accrues under the agreement at a rate equal to (i) the daily Secured Overnight Financing Rate, plus (ii) a specified applicable margin. The interest rate as of September 30, 2025 was
6.67
%. The Company pays a
0.40
% annual commitment fee on any funds not borrowed. There were $
23.9
million remaining commitments available to borrow on the revolving term loan as of September 30, 2025.
The Company has a credit facilities agreement with a lending institution that includes a delayed-draw term loan, a revolving term loan, and a revolving seasonal loan. The credit facilities agreement is secured by substantially all business assets of the High Plains Processing, LLC.
The delayed-draw term loan provides borrowing up to $254.0 million until March 31, 2026 to finance the construction of the operating facility in Mitchell, South Dakota. The Company will make quarterly principal payments of $4.50 million plus interest beginning six months after the outside completion date as defined within the agreement. The quarterly principal payments will increase each year by $1.0 million on the anniversary date. The delayed-draw term loan matures on December 31, 2029. Interest accrues under the agreement at a rate equal to (i) the daily Secured Overnight Financing Rate, plus (ii) a specified applicable margin. The interest rate as of September 30, 2025 was 7.57%. The Company pays a 0.50% annual commitment fee on any funds not borrowed. There were approximately $82.7 million available to borrow on the delayed draw term loan as of September 30, 2025.
The revolving term loan provides for a maximum borrowing of $40.0 million. The revolving term loan matures on December 31, 2029. Interest accrues under the agreement at a rate equal to (i) the daily Secured Overnight Financing Rate, plus (ii) a specified applicable margin. The interest rate as of September 30, 2025 was 7.27%. The Company pays a 0.50% annual commitment fee on any funds not borrowed. There were $40.0 million in remaining commitments available to borrow on the revolving term loan as of September 30, 2025.
Under the agreements, the Company is subject to compliance with standard financial covenants and the maintenance of certain financial ratios that limits distributions.
Effective March 2025, the State of South Dakota Department of Transportation agreed to loan the Davison Regional Railroad Authority $12.6 million for purposes of making improvements to the railway infrastructure at the operating facility near Mitchell, South Dakota. In consideration of this secured loan, the Company agreed to provide a guarantee to the State of South Dakota Department of Transportation for the full amount of the loan, plus interest. This guarantee was converted into a direct obligation of the Company's in May 2025, when the Company received the entire loan proceeds and assumed responsibility for paying the annual principal and interest payments. The note bears interest at a fixed rate of 2% per annum. Beginning in October 2026, the Company will make annual principal
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
and interest payments of $987,500. These payments will continue through October 1, 2032, at which time a final balloon payment will be due for the remaining unpaid principal and any accrued interest.
The following are minimum principal payments on long-term debt obligations for the twelve-month periods ending September 30:
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Note 6 -
Operating Leases
The Company has several operating leases for railcars, machinery and equipment, and storage facilities. These leases have terms ranging from
3
-
12
years and most do not have renewal terms provided. The Company does not have lease arrangements with residual value guarantees, sale-leaseback terms or material restrictive covenants. The Company does not have any material finance lease obligations nor sublease agreements.
Lease expense for these operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease terms.
The components of lease costs recognized within our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:
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The following summarizes the supplemental cash flow information for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
The following summarizes the weighted-average remaining lease term and weighted-average discount rate as of September 30, 2025:
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The following is a maturity analysis of the undiscounted cash flows of the operating lease liabilities as of September 30, 2025:
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Note 7 -
Member Distribution
On
February 4, 2025
, the Company’s Board of Managers declared and approved a cash distribution of approximately $
7.6
million, or $
0.25
per capital unit. The distribution was paid in accordance with the Company’s operating agreement and distribution policy on
February 6, 2025
.
Note 8 -
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into contractual arrangements as a means of managing exposure to changes in commodity prices and, occasionally, foreign exchange and interest rates. The Company’s derivative instruments primarily consist of commodity futures, options and forward contracts, and interest rate swaps, caps and floors. Although these contracts may be effective economic hedges of specified risks, they are not designated as, nor accounted for, as hedging instruments. Futures and options contracts, along with margin deposit, are with a single counterparty and are subject to a right of offset. As a result, these items are netted on the balance sheet, regardless of their position. In contrast, forward contracts are with multiple counterparties and do not have a right of offset. Therefore, these contracts are reported at their gross amounts on the balance sheet. These contracts are recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets at fair value as discussed in Note 9, Fair Value.
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 were as follows:
| Balance Sheet Classification |
September 30,
2025 |
December 31,
2024 |
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
| Balance Sheet Classification |
September 30,
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During the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative transactions were recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows:
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Net Gain (Loss) Recognized
on Derivative Activities for the |
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Note 9 -
Fair Value
ASC 820,
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,
defines fair value, establishes a comprehensive framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures that are required about fair value measurements. Specifically, this guidance establishes a hierarchy prioritizing the inputs to valuation techniques, giving the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable value inputs. The three levels of hierarchy and examples are as follows:
•
Level 1 – Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reported date. The types of assets and liabilities included in Level 1 are highly liquid and actively traded instruments with quoted prices, such as equities listed on the New York Stock Exchange and commodity derivative contracts listed on the Chicago Board of Trade (“CBOT”).
•
Level 2 – Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets but are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date. The types of assets and liabilities in Level 2 are typically either comparable to actively traded securities or contracts or priced with models using highly observable inputs, such as commodity prices using forward future prices.
•
Level 3 – Significant inputs to pricing that are unobservable as of the reporting date. The types of assets and liabilities included in Level 3 are those with inputs requiring significant management judgment or estimation, such as complex and subjective models and forecasts used to determine the fair value of financial transmission rights.
The following tables set forth financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the condensed balance sheets and the respective levels to which fair value measurements are classified within the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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The Company enters into various commodity derivative instruments, including futures, options, swaps and other agreements. The fair value of the Company’s commodity derivatives is determined using unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments on the CBOT. The Company estimates the fair market value of their finished goods and raw materials inventories using the market price quotations of similar forward futures contracts listed on the CBOT and adjusts for the local market adjustments derived from other grain terminals in our area.
The Company considers the carrying amount of significant classes of financial instruments on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, including cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, to be reasonable estimates of fair value due to their length or maturity. The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt approximates the carrying value. The interest rates on the long-term debt are similar to rates the Company would be able to obtain currently in the market.
The Company has patronage investments in other cooperatives and common and preferred stock holdings in privately held entities. There is no market for their patronage credits or the entity’s common and preferred holdings, and it is impracticable to estimate the fair value of the Company’s investments. These investments are carried on the balance sheet at the original cost plus the amount of patronage earnings allocated to the Company, less any cash distributions received.
Note 10 - Commitments and
Contingencies
From time to time in the ordinary course of our business, the Company may be named as a defendant in legal proceedings related to various issues, including without limitation, workers’ compensation claims, tort claims, or contractual disputes. The Company carries insurance that provides protection against general commercial liability claims, claims against our directors, officers and employees, business interruption, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. The Company is not currently involved in any material legal proceedings and is not aware of any potential claims.
Note 11 -
Subsequent Event
The Company evaluated all of its activities and concluded that no subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition in its financial statements or disclosed in the notes to its financial statements.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, (including reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or “Commission”), contains “forward-looking statements” that deal with future results, expectations, plans and performance, and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Forward-looking statements may include statements which use words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “predict,” “hope,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “future,” “potential,” or the negatives of these words, and all similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Actual results or actual business or other conditions may differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements are identified in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
We are not under any duty to update the forward-looking statements contained in this report, nor do we guarantee future results or performance or what future business conditions will be like. We caution you not to put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report.
Executive Overview and Summary
During the nine-months ended September 30, 2025, we recorded net income attributed to the Company of $14.1 million compared to $11.5 million for the same period in 2024. Although gross profit is up compared to the same period in 2024, processing margins has declined. The decline primarily reflects a continuation of trends in 2024, characterized by weaker product values for soybean meal and soybean oil.
As in the previous period, soybean oil prices were significantly affected by reduced demand from the biofuels sector. A major factor contributing to this decline was the federal government’s delay in implementing key components of its biofuel’s programs, leading many biodiesel and renewable diesel producers to scale back production. Although the EPA issued favorable guidance on future volume obligations, market response remained soft, with values continuing to remain at historically low levels.
Soybean meal prices, similarly, have been below long-term averages, offset in part by intermittent improvement following an aggressive U.S. export program. Soybean values paid to suppliers were generally in line with expectations, as the large harvest in the fall of 2024 ensured adequate supply in the first half of 2025. The quality of soybeans during the period was strong overall, with favorable oil and protein content and very low moisture levels.
While the dry soybeans provided advantages from a moisture standpoint, extreme dryness created processing challenges which limited early-year processing. However, process adjustments completed at our Volga plant during the period led to higher production volumes and improved efficiency in the latter part of the period.
Construction on the High Plains Processing plant in Mitchell, South Dakota, has been substantially completed and has entered the operational testing. In October 2025, the plant processed its first soybeans. We expect the plant to contribute to revenues in the fourth quarter of 2025; however, actual sales volumes and operating results could differ materially from expectations as operations stabilize and ramp up.
Looking ahead, the soybean crop harvested this past September appears to have reached record levels for South Dakota, with oil, protein, and moisture content all trending positively. Processing margins for the fourth quarter are expected to remain profitable. However, without clarity surrounding the federal biofuels policy, uncertainty will persist for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026 which could adversely affect our profitability.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Comparison of the Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | % of Revenue | $ | % of Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 129,821,885 | 100.0 | $ | 130,645,696 | 100.0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenues | (116,036,034) | (89.4) | (128,368,221) | (98.3) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 13,785,851 | 10.6 | 2,277,475 | 1.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | (1,873,597) | (1.4) | (1,253,587) | (1.0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (1,214,645) | (0.9) | (1,619,282) | (1.2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other non-operating income (expense) | 267,274 | 0.2 | 1,033,964 | 0.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Net income
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10,964,883 | 8.5 | 438,570 | 0.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated entities
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211,074 | 0.2 | 415,180 | 0.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Net income attributable to Company
|
$ | 10,753,809 | 8.3 | $ | 23,390 | — | |||||||||||||||||
Revenue
– Revenue decreased by $0.8 million, or 0.6%, for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024 due to a decrease in the average sales price of soybean products offset by an increase in quantity of soybeans processed. The average soybean meal prices declined by 19.1% from 2024 due to an increase in U.S. soybean crushing capacity in 2024. Soybean processing volume sold increased by approximately 15.9% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, primarily due to an extended shutdown at our Volga facility in 2024 during which we installed new equipment that improved operational efficiency.
Gross Profit/Loss
– Gross profit increased by $11.5 million, or 505.3%, for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. The increase was primarily the result of an $8.3 million net gain from derivative activities on previously sold board crush contracts, compared with a loss of $3.8 million for the period ending September 30, 2024. This gain is attributed to a decrease in the value of these contracts, largely due to uncertainty in federal biofuel policy, which contributed to lower soybean oil prices.
Operating Expenses
– Administrative expenses, including all selling, general and administrative expenses, increased by $0.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. The increase was primarily due to higher administrative costs related to the High Plains Processing plant. Higher administrative expenses reflect intensified pre‑startup activities including staffing, administrative support, facility setup, and related overhead. We anticipate administrative expenses will continue to rise in the near term as the plant enter its commissioning and operational phase.
Interest Expense
– Interest expense decreased by $405,000, or 25.0%, during the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. The decrease in interest expense was principally due to a decrease in borrowings from our credit facilities (excluding loans by our subsidiary, High Plains Processing), with an average debt level of $56.9 million during the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $72.9 million during the same period in 2024. Additionally, approximately $3.3 million in interest costs related to the construction of the High Plains Processing plant were capitalized during the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to none in the same period of 2024.
Other Non-Operating Income
– Other non-operating income (expense), including patronage dividend income, decreased $0.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. The decline was primarily the result of a $0.9 million decrease in interest income earned on investment proceeds held by our subsidiaries in connection with the equity financing of the High Plains Processing plant.
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Net Income/Loss
– During the three-month period ended September 30, 2025, we generated a net income of $10.8 million compared to a net income of $23,000 for the same period in 2024. The $10.8 million increase was primarily attributable to an increase in gross margins.
Comparison of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
| Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | % of Revenue | $ | % of Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 358,375,928 | 100.0 | $ | 428,623,435 | 100.0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenues | (338,410,398) | (94.4) | (410,448,567) | (95.8) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 19,965,530 | 5.6 | 18,174,868 | 4.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | (5,280,347) | (1.5) | (4,391,015) | (1.0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (3,592,649) | (1.0) | (4,992,342) | (1.2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other non-operating income (expense) | 1,511,851 | 0.4 | 4,362,430 | 1.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 12,604,385 | 3.5 | 13,153,941 | 3.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated entities | (1,549,350) | (0.4) | 1,625,738 | 0.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Company | $ | 14,153,735 | 3.9 | $ | 11,528,203 | 2.7 | |||||||||||||||||
Revenue
– Revenue decreased by $70.2 million, or 16.4%, for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024 due a decrease in the average sales price of soybean products and in production. The average soybean meal price declined by 17.9% from 2024 due to an increase in U.S. soybean crushing capacity in 2024. The average price of soybean oil decreased 9.3% during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, due to a decrease in demand. Soybean oil demand from the energy sector dropped dramatically in 2024 as refining margins for biodiesel and renewable diesel producers came under intense pressure from overproduction leading to production slowdowns at some locations. In addition, imports of used cooking oil and other feedstocks flooded the market, contributing to an oversupply and adversely affecting soybean oil sales.
Gross Profit/Loss
– Gross profit increased by $1.8 million, or 9.9%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. The increase was primarily driven by a $5.8 million net gain from derivative activities on previously sold board crush contracts, compared with a loss of $4.8 million for the period ending September 30, 2024. Although gross profit is up compared to the same period in 2024, processing margins —the spread between the market value of soybean meal and soybean oil produced from soybeans and the cost of raw soybeans—declined during the period. The decline primarily reflects a continuation of trends in 2024, characterized by weaker product values for soybean meal and soybean oil.
Operating Expenses
– Administrative expenses, including all selling, general and administrative expenses, increased approximately $889,000, or 20.3%, during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, due to an increase in professional and related costs associated with the start-up of the High Plains Processing plant.
Interest Expense
– Interest expense decreased by $1.4 million, or 28.0%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. The decrease in interest expense was principally due to a decrease in borrowings from our credit facilities (excluding loans by our subsidiary, High Plains Processing), with an average debt level of $66.2 million during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, compared to $77.1 million during the same period in 2024. Additionally, approximately $6.7 million in interest costs related to the construction of the High Plains Processing plant were capitalized during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to none in the same period of 2024.
Other Non-Operating Income
– Other non-operating income (expense), including patronage dividend income, decreased $2.9 million during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. The decrease in other non-operating income was due to a $3.5 million decrease in interest income which we
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received from the deposit of investment proceeds received by our subsidiaries in connection with their equity financing of the High Plains Processing plant.
Net Income/Loss
– During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, we generated a net income of $14.2 million, compared to $11.5 million for the same period in 2024. The $2.7 million increase was primarily attributable to an increase in gross margins, partially offset by a decrease in interest income.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our primary sources of liquidity are cash generated from operations and borrowings from our two revolving lines of credit, which are discussed in the section titled “Indebtedness.” As of September 30, 2025, we had working capital, defined as current assets less current liabilities, of approximately $34.2 million, compared to $59.1 million on September 30, 2024. Working capital decreased between periods primarily due to expenditures related to the construction and development of the High Plains Processing plant, of which we have a controlling ownership interest through our subsidiaries.
Comparison of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| Net cash provide by (used for) operating activities | $ | (17,116,213) | $ | 21,222,616 | |||||||
| Net cash used for investing activities | (158,613,570) | (102,876,195) | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 148,747,945 | 68,038,924 | |||||||||
Cash Flows Provided By (Used For) Operations
The $38.3 million change in cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities was largely due to a $36.8 million increase in inventories and a decrease in contract liabilities of approximately $10.2 million, offset by a $14.6 million increase in accrued commodity purchases,
Cash Flows Used For Investing Activities
The $55.7 million increase in cash flows used for investing activities during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, was due to an increase in expenditures for purchases of various property and equipment used for the construction and development of the High Plains Processing plant.
Cash Flows Provided By Financing Activities
The $80.7 million increase in cash flows provided by financing activities was principally due to an increase in borrowings with our lender and a decrease in distributions paid to our members, offset by a decrease in proceeds from issuance of new capital units in our consolidated entities. Net proceeds from seasonal borrowings and long-term debt were $151.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $55.0 million during the same period in 2024. There was a $31.8 million reduction in cash distributions to members during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024.This increase was partially offset by a decrease in proceeds from the issuance of new capital units in our consolidated entities in connection with the equity financing of the High Plains Processing plant. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, our subsidiaries received $57.5 million in investment proceeds in connection with their equity financing, which were subsequently contributed for the construction and development of the new plant.
Indebtedness
We hold various credit facilities with CoBank, our primary lender, to meet the short and long-term needs of our operations. The first credit line is a revolving long-term loan. Under this loan, we may borrow funds, as needed, up to the credit line maximum, or $65.0 million, and then pay down the principal whenever excess cash is available. Repaid amounts may be borrowed up to the available credit line. The available credit line decreases by $3.25 million every six months until the credit line’s maturity on March 20, 2030, at which time a balloon payment for the remaining balance is due. We pay a 0.40% annual commitment fee on any funds not borrowed. The principal balance outstanding on the revolving term loan was $34.6 million and $50.5 million as of September 30, 2025 and
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December 31, 2024, respectively. Under this loan, $23.9 million of additional funds were available for borrowing as of September 30, 2025.
The second credit line is a revolving working capital (seasonal) loan. The primary purpose of this loan is to finance our operating needs. We may borrow up to $70.0 million until the loan's maturity on December 1, 2025. We pay a 0.20% annual commitment fee on any funds not borrowed; however, we have the option to reduce the credit line during any given commitment period listed in the credit agreement to avoid the commitment fee. As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, there were no principal balances outstanding on this credit line. Under this loan, $70.0 million of additional funds were available for borrowing as of September 30, 2025.
The third line of credit is a delayed-draw term loan. Under this loan, our subsidiary may borrow funds, as needed up to $254.0 million until March 31, 2026. Principal payments of $4.5 million are made quarterly beginning six months after the completion date of the High Plains Processing plant. The quarterly principal payments will increase by $1.0 million on the anniversary date and continue until the maturity date of December 31, 2029. Our subsidiary pays a 0.50% annual commitment fee on any funds not borrowed. The principal balance outstanding on this note was $171.3 million and $18.7 million as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Under this note, $82.7 million of additional funds were available for borrowings as of September 30, 2025.
The fourth credit line is a revolving long-term loan. Under this loan, our subsidiary may borrow funds, as needed, up to the credit line maximum, or $40.0 million, and then pay down the principal whenever excess cash is available. Repaid amounts may be borrowed up to the available credit line until the credit line’s maturity on December 31, 2029 at which time a balloon payment for the remaining balance is due. Our subsidiary pays a 0.50% annual commitment fee on any funds not borrowed. The principal balance outstanding on this revolving term loan was $0 as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. Under this loan, $40.0 million of additional funds were available for borrowings as of September 30, 2025.
The last credit line is a revolving working capital (seasonal) loan. The primary purpose of this loan is to finance the operating needs of the High Plains Processing facility. Beginning July 1, 2025, our subsidiary may borrow up to $85.0 million until the loan's maturity on September 1, 2026. A 0.20% annual commitment fee is paid on any funds not borrowed; however, we have the option to reduce the credit line during any given commitment period listed in the credit agreement to avoid the commitment fee. The principal balance outstanding outstanding on this credit line was $2.7 million and $0 as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Under this loan, $82.3 million of additional funds were available for borrowing as of September 30, 2025.
The revolving, seasonal and delayed-draw term loans with CoBank are set up with a variable rate option. The variable rate is set daily by CoBank. We also have a fixed rate option on all five loans, allowing us to fix rates for any period between one day and the entire commitment period. The annual interest rate on the loans was between 6.37% and 7.27% as of September 30, 2025.
In March 2025, the State of South Dakota Department of Transportation agreed to loan the Davison County Regional Railroad Authority $12.6 million for purposes of making improvements to the railway infrastructure at the High Plains Processing plant. In consideration of this secured loan, we agreed to provide a guarantee to the State of South Dakota Department of Transportation for the full amount of the loan, plus 2.0% interest. This guarantee was converted into a direct obligation of ours in May 2025, when we received the entire loan proceeds and assumed responsibility for the annual principal and interest payments of $987,500, which begins on October 1, 2026. These payments will continue through October 1, 2032, at which time a final balloon payment will be due for the remaining unpaid principal and any accrued interest.
OFF BALANCE SHEET FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
We do not utilize variable interest entities or other off-balance sheet financial arrangements.
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Contractual Obligations
The following table shows our contractual obligations for the periods presented:
| Payment due by period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CONTRACTUAL
OBLIGATIONS |
Total |
Less than
1 year |
1-3 years | 3-5 years |
More than
5 years |
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| Long-Term Debt Obligations (1) | $ | 260,097,300 | $ | 6,500,000 | $ | 83,139,000 | $ | 160,263,000 | $ | 10,195,300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Lease Obligations | 38,551,000 | 5,600,000 | 7,644,000 | 8,751,000 | 16,556,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Totals | $ | 298,648,300 | $ | 12,100,000 | $ | 90,783,000 | $ | 169,014,000 | $ | 26,751,300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Represents principal and interest payments on our notes payable, which are included on our Balance Sheet.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
See Note 1 of our Financial Statements under Part I, Item 1, for a discussion on the impact, if any, of the recently pronounced accounting standards.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from those set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Commodities Risk & Risk Management.
To reduce the price change risks associated with holding fixed-price commodity positions, we generally take opposite and offsetting positions by entering into commodity futures contracts (either a straight or options futures contract) on a regulated commodity futures exchange, the Chicago Board of Trade. While hedging activities reduce the risk of loss from changing market prices, such activities also limit the gain potential which otherwise could result from these significant fluctuations in market prices. Our policy is generally to maintain a hedged position within limits, but we can be long or short at any time. Our profitability is primarily derived from margins on soybeans processed, not from hedging transactions. Our management does not anticipate that hedging activities will have a significant impact on future operating results or liquidity. Hedging arrangements do not protect against the nonperformance of a cash contract.
At any one time, our inventory and purchase contracts for delivery to our facility may be substantial. We have risk management policies and procedures that include net position limits. They are defined by commodity and include both trader and management limits. This policy and procedure trigger a review by management when any trader is outside of position limits. The position limits are reviewed at least annually with the board of managers. We monitor current market conditions and may expand or reduce the limits in response to changes in those conditions.
An adverse change in market prices would not materially affect our profitability since we generally take opposite and offsetting positions by entering into commodity futures and forward contracts as economic hedges of price risk.
Foreign Currency Risk.
We conduct essentially all of our business in U.S. dollars and have minimal direct risk regarding foreign currency fluctuations. Foreign currency fluctuations do, however, impact the ability of foreign buyers to purchase U.S. agricultural products and the competitiveness of and demand for U.S. agricultural products compared to the same products offered by foreign suppliers.
An adverse change in market prices would not materially affect our profitability since we generally take opposite and offsetting positions by entering into commodity futures and forward contracts as economic hedges of price risk.
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Interest Rate Risk.
We manage exposure to interest rate changes by using variable-rate loan agreements with fixed-rate options. Long-term loan agreements can utilize the fixed option through maturity; however, the revolving ability to pay down and borrow back would be eliminated once the funds were fixed.
As of September 30, 2025, we had $12.6 million in fixed-rate debt outstanding and $507.5 million of variable-rate lines of credit. Interest rate changes impact the amount of our interest payments and, therefore, our future earnings and cash flows. Assuming other variables remain constant, a 1.0% increase in interest rates on our variable-rate debt could have an estimated impact on profitability of approximately $5.1 million per year.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.
There were no changes to our internal controls over financial reporting that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
From time to time in the ordinary course of our business, we may be named as a defendant in legal proceedings related to various issues, including without limitation, workers’ compensation claims, tort claims, or contractual disputes. We carry insurance that provides protection against general commercial liability claims, claims against our directors, officer and employees, business interruption, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. We are not currently involved in any material legal proceedings and are not aware of any potential claims.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
.
During the quarter ended September 30, 2025, there were no material changes to the Risk Factors disclosed in Item 1A (Part I) of our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
None.
Item 5. Other Information.
Insider Adoption or Termination of Trading Arrangements
During the three months ended September 30, 2025, none of our managers or officers
adopted
or
terminated
a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or a “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as those terms are defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K.
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Item 6. Exhibits.
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Exhibit
Number |
Description | |||||||
| 31.1 | ||||||||
| 31.2 | ||||||||
| 32.1 | ||||||||
| 32.2 | ||||||||
| 101.INS | XBRL Instance Document | |||||||
| 101.SCH | XBRL Schema Document | |||||||
| 101.CAL | XBRL Calculation Document | |||||||
| 101.LAB | XBRL Labels Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 101.PRE | XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 101.DEF | XBRL Definition Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 104 | The cover page from this Current Report on Form 10-Q formatted as Inline XBRL | |||||||
____________________________________________________________________________
* Filed herewith.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| SOUTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN PROCESSORS, LLC | |||||||||||
| Dated: | November 12, 2025 | By | /s/ Thomas Kersting | ||||||||
| Thomas Kersting, Chief Executive Officer | |||||||||||
| (Principal Executive Officer) | |||||||||||
| Dated: | November 12, 2025 | By | /s/ Mark Hyde | ||||||||
| Mark Hyde, Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||
| (Principal Financial Officer) | |||||||||||
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I Financial InformationItem 1. Financial StatementsNote 1 - Principal Activity and Significant Accounting PoliciesNote 2 - InventoriesNote 3 - Property and EquipmentNote 4 - Notes Payable Seasonal LoansNote 5 - Long-term DebtNote 6 - Operating LeasesNote 7 - Member DistributionNote 8 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging ActivitiesNote 9 - Fair ValueNote 10 - Commitments and ContingenciesNote 11 - Subsequent EventItem 2. Management S Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results Of OperationsItem 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market RiskItem 4. Controls and ProceduresPart II Other InformationItem 1. Legal ProceedingsItem 1A. Risk FactorsItem 2. Unregistered Sales Of Equity Securities and Use Of ProceedsItem 3. Defaults Upon Senior SecuritiesItem 4. Mine Safety DisclosuresItem 5. Other InformationItem 6. Exhibits