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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-K/A
(Amendment No. 1)
 
x
Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
 
 
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013
 
 
 
OR
 
 
o
Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
 
 
For the transition period from               to               .
 
 
 
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-53588
 
HIGHWATER ETHANOL, LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Minnesota
 
20-4798531
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
24500 US Highway 14, Lamberton, MN 56152
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(507) 752-6160
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Class A Membership Units

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
o Yes     x No

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act.
o Yes     x No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
x Yes     o No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
x Yes     o No

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. x







Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:
Large Accelerated Filer o
Accelerated Filer  o
Non-Accelerated Filer x
Smaller Reporting Company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
o Yes     x No

As of April 30, 2013, the aggregate market value of the membership units held by non-affiliates (computed by reference to the most recent offering price of such membership units of $10,000) was $39,085,000. The Company is a limited liability company whose outstanding common equity is subject to significant restrictions on transfer under its Member Control Agreement. No public market for common equity of Highwater Ethanol, LLC is established and it is unlikely in the foreseeable future that a public market for its common equity will develop.

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:  As of January 16, 2014, there were 4,953 membership units outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The registrant has incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K portions of its definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the close of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report.

Explanatory Note Regarding Amendment No. 1

We are filing this Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A ( this "Amendment") to amend our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 16, 2014. This Amendment is being filed for the purpose of re-filing revised redacted versions of Exhibits 10.79, 10.80, 10.81, 10.82, 10.83 and 10.84, reflecting changes to our confidential treatment requests with respect to certain portions of these exhibits. In addition, we are amending and restating our exhibit list in Part IV, Item 15 to add new certifications attached as Exhibits 31.3 and 31.4 hereto as required by Rule 12b-15 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.

No other changes have been made to our Annual Report on Form 10-K or any other exhibits. This Amendment speaks as of the original filing date of the Annual Report on Form 10-K and has not been updated to reflect events occurring subsequent to the original filing date. Accordingly, in conjunction with reading this Amendment, you should also read all other filings that we have made with the Securities and Exchange Commission since the date of the original filing.






PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
    
Exhibits Filed as Part of this Report and Exhibits Incorporated by Reference.
    
The following exhibits and financial statements are filed as part of, or are incorporated by reference into, this report:

(1)
Financial Statements

The financial statements appear beginning at page 34 of this report.

(2)
Financial Statement Schedules

All supplemental schedules are omitted as the required information is inapplicable or the information is presented in the financial statements or related notes.
 
(3)
Exhibits

Exhibit No.
Exhibit
 
Filed Herewith
 
Incorporated by Reference
3.1
Articles of Organization of the registrant.
 
 
 
Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's registration statement on Form SB-2 (Commission File 333-137482).
3.2
Second Amended and Restated Member Control Agreement of the registrant.
 
 
 
Exhibit 3.2 to the registrant's registration Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 22, 2011.
4.1
Form of Membership Unit Certificate.
 
 
 
Exhibit 4.2 to the registrant's registration statement on Form SB-2 (Commission File 333-137482).
10.1
Grain Procurement Agreement and Amendment with Meadowland Farmers Co-op.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.6 to the registrant's registration statement on Form SB-2 (Commission File 33-137482).
10.2
Energy Management Agreement dated June 8, 2006 between Highwater Ethanol, LLC and U.S. Energy Services, Inc.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.9 to the registrant's registration statement on Form SB-2 (Commission File 33-137482).
10.3
Redwood Electric Service Agreement dated June 28, 2007.
 
 
 
Exhibit 99.1 to the registrant's Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 3, 2007.
10.4
Distillers Grains Marketing Agreement with CHS, Inc. dated October 11, 2007.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.4 to the registrant's Form 10-KSB filed with the Commission on January 29, 2008.
10.5
Lease Agreement dated April 1, 2008 with the City of Lamberton, MN.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on June 13, 2008.
10.6
Trust Indenture dated April 1, 2008 with the City of Lamberton, MN and U.S. Bank National Association.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.3 to the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on June 13, 2008.
10.7
Guaranty Agreement dated April 1, 2008 with U.S. Bank National Association.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.4 to the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on June 13, 2008.
10.8
Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Fixture Financing Statement dated April 1, 2008 with U.S. Bank National Association.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.6 to the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on June 13, 2008.
10.9
Security Agreement dated April 1, 2008 with U.S. Bank National Association.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.7 to the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on June 13, 2008.
10.10
Intercreditor Agreement dated April 24, 2008 with First National Bank of Omaha and U.S. Bank National Association.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.8 to the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on June 13, 2008.





10.11
Construction Loan Agreement dated April 24, 2008 with First National Bank of Omaha.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.10 to the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on June 13, 2008.
10.12
Construction Loan Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Fixture Financing Statement dated April 24, 2008 with First National Bank of Omaha.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.11 to the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on June 13, 2008.
10.13
Security Agreement dated April 25, 2008 with First National Bank of Omaha.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.12 to the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on June 13, 2008.
10.14
$10,000,000 Construction Note dated April 24, 2008 with First National Bank of Omaha.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.13 to the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on June 13, 2008.
10.15
$2,000,000 Construction Note dated April 25, 2008 with First National Bank of Omaha.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.14 to the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on June 13, 2008.
10.16
$9,000,000 Construction Note dated April 25, 2008 with First National Bank of Omaha.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.15 to the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on June 13, 2008.
10.17
$13,646,000 Construction Note dated April 25, 2008 with First National Bank of Omaha.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.16 to the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on June 13, 2008.
10.18
$500,000 Construction Note dated April 25, 2008 with First National Bank of Omaha.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.17 to the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on June 13, 2008.
10.19
$1,000,000 Construction Note dated April 25, 2008 with First National Bank of Omaha.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.18 to the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on June 13, 2008.
10.20
$14,254,000 Construction Note dated April 25, 2008 with First National Bank of Omaha.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.19 to the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on June 13, 2008.
10.21
Promissory Note and Continuing Letter of Credit Agreement dated April 24, 2008 with First National Bank of Omaha.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.20 to the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on June 13, 2008.
10.22
Centerpoint Natural Gas Agreement dated June 26, 2008.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.26 to the registrant's Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on September 15, 2008.
10.23
Trinity Industries Leasing Company Railroad Car Lease Agreement dated July 1, 2009.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on June 15, 2009.
10.24
Interest Rate Swap Agreement dated April 25, 2008.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on September 21, 2009.
10.25
First Amendment to Construction Loan Agreement dated August 11, 2009.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on September 21, 2009.
10.26
First Amendment and Restated Revolving Promissory Note dated August 11, 2009.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.3 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on September 21, 2009.
10.27
First Amendment and Restated Revolving Promissory Note (1 million) dated August 11, 2009.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.4 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on September 21, 2009.
10.28
First Amendment and Restated Revolving Promissory Note (2646 million) dated August 11, 2009.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.5 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on September 21, 2009.
10.29
Fixed Rate Note between First National Bank of Omaha and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated February 26, 2010.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 17, 2010.





10.30
Fixed Rate Note between Heritage Bank and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated February 26, 2010.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 17, 2010.
10.31
Fixed Rate Note between United FCS and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated February 26, 2010.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.3 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 17, 2010.
10.32
Fixed Rate Note between AgStar Financial Services, PCA and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated February 26, 2010.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.4 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 17, 2010.
10.33
Fixed Rate Note between Deere Credit and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated February 26, 2010.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.5 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 17, 2010.
10.34
Fixed Rate Note between First Bank & Trust and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated February 26, 2010.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.6 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 17, 2010.
10.35
Fixed Rate Note between Granite Falls Bank and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated February 26, 2010.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.7 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 17, 2010.
10.36
Variable Rate Note between Highwater Ethanol, LLC and First National Bank of Omaha dated February 26, 2010.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.8 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 17, 2010.
10.37
Variable Rate Note between Heritage Bank and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated February 26, 2010.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.9 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 17, 2010.
10.38
Variable Rate Note between United FCS and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated February 26, 2010.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.10 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 17, 2010.
10.39
Variable Rate Note between AgStar Financial Services, PCA and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated February 26, 2010.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.11 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 17, 2010.
10.40
Variable Rate Note between Deere Credit and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated February 26, 2010.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.12 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 17, 2010.
10.41
Variable Rate Note between First Bank & Trust and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated February 26, 2010.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.13 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 17, 2010.
10.42
Variable Rate Note between Granite Falls Bank and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated February 26, 2010.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.14 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 17, 2010.
10.43
Long Term Revolving Note between Highwater Ethanol, LLC and First National Bank of Omaha dated February 26, 2010.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.15 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 17, 2010.
10.44
Long Term Revolving Rate Note between Heritage Bank and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated February 26, 2010.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.16 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 17, 2010.
10.45
Long Term Revolving Rate Note between United FCS and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated February 26, 2010.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.17 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 17, 2010.
10.46
Long Term Revolving Rate Note between AgStar Financial Services, PCA and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated February 26, 2010.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.18 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 17, 2010.
10.47
Long Term Revolving Rate Note between Deere Credit and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated February 26, 2010.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.19 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 17, 2010.
10.48
Long Term Revolving Rate Note between First Bank & Trust and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated February 26, 2010.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.20 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 17, 2010.
10.49
Long Term Revolving Rate Note between Granite Falls Bank and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated February 26, 2010.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.21 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 17, 2010.





10.50
RPMG Ethanol Fuel Marketing Agreement dated February 1, 2011.+
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.50 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011.
10.51
Third Amendment of Construction Loan Agreement dated January 28, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.51 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011.
10.52
First Amended and Restated Variable Rate Note between Highwater Ethanol, LLC and First National Bank of Omaha dated January 31, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.52 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011.
10.53
First Amended and Restated Variable Rate Note between Heritage Bank and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated January 31, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.53 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011.
10.54
First Amended and Restated Variable Rate Note between United FCS and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated January 31, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.54 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011.
10.55
First Amended and Restated Variable Rate Note between AgStar Financial Services, PCA and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated January 31, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.55 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011.
10.56
First Amended and Restated Variable Rate Note between Deere Credit and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated January 31, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.56 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011.
10.57
First Amended and Restated Variable Rate Note between First Bank & Trust and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated January 31, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.57 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011.
10.58
First Amended and Restated Variable Rate Note between Granite Falls Bank and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated January 31, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.58 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011.
10.59
First Amended and Restated Long Term Revolving Note between Highwater Ethanol, LLC and First National Bank of Omaha dated January 31, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.59 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011.
10.60
First Amended and Restated Long Term Revolving Rate Note between Heritage Bank and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated January 31, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.60 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011.
10.61
First Amended and Restated Long Term Revolving Rate Note between United FCS and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated January 31, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.61 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011.
10.62
First Amended and Restated Long Term Revolving Rate Note between AgStar Financial Services, PCA and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated January 31, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.62 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011.
10.63
First Amended and Restated Long Term Revolving Rate Note between Deere Credit and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated January 31, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.63 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011.
10.64
First Amended and Restated Long Term Revolving Rate Note between First Bank & Trust and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated January 31, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.64 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011.
10.65
First Amended and Restated Long Term Revolving Rate Note between Granite Falls Bank and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated January 31, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.65 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 3, 2011.





10.66
Fourth Amendment of Construction Loan Agreement between First National Bank of Omaha and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated February 26, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 22, 2011.
10.67
Amended and Restated Revolving Promissory Note with Deere Credit, Inc. dated February 26, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 22, 2011.
10.68
Third Amended and Restated Revolving Promissory Note with First National Bank of Omaha dated February 26, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.3 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 22, 2011.
10.69
Third Amended and Restated Revolving Promissory Note with First Bank & Trust dated February 26, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.4 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on March 22, 2011.
10.70
Fifth Amendment of Construction Loan Agreement between First National Bank of Omaha and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated August 26, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on September 12, 2011.
10.71
Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Promissory Note between First National Bank of Omaha and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated August 26, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on September 12, 2011.
10.72
Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Promissory note between First National Bank of Omaha and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated August 26, 2011.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.3 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on September 12, 2011.
10.73
Fifth Amended and Restated Revolving Promissory Note between First National Bank of Omaha and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated April 1, 2012.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on June 12, 2012.
10.74
Fifth Amended and Restated Revolving Promissory Note between First National Bank of Omaha and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated April 1, 2012.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on June 12, 2012.
10.75
Sixth Amendment of Construction Loan Agreement between First National Bank of Omaha and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated April 1, 2012.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.3 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on June 12, 2012.
10.76
Amended and Restated Ethanol Marketing Agreement between RPMG, Inc. and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated August 27, 2012. +
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on September 14, 2012.
10.77
Seventh Amendment of Construction Loan Agreement between First National Bank of Omaha and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated January 25, 2013
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.77 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on January 29, 2013.
10.78
Eighth Amendment of Construction Loan Agreement dated March 29, 2013.
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant's Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on June 10, 2013.
10.79
Easement for Construction and Process Demonstration Agreement between Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated September 26, 2013.+
 
X
 
 
10.80
Eqiupment Lease Agreement between Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated September 26, 2013.+
 
X
 
 





10.81
Technology Demonstration Risk Reduction Agreement between Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated September 26, 2013.+
 
X
 
 
10.82
Security Agreement between Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated September 26, 2013.+
 
X
 
 
10.83
Technology License Agreement between Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated September 26, 2013.+
 
X
 
 
10.84
Distillers Crude Corn Oil Marketing Agreement between CHS Inc. and Highwater Ethanol, LLC dated November 4, 2013.+
 
X
 
 
10.85
2014 Bonus Plan for CEO and CFO
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.85 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on January 16, 2014.
14.1
Code of Ethics of Highwater Ethanol, LLC adopted on June 26, 2008.
 
 
 
Exhibit 14.1 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on January 29, 2013.
31.1
Certificate Pursuant to 17 CFR 240.13a-14(a)
 
 
 
Exhibit 31.1 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on January 16, 2014.
31.2
Certificate Pursuant to 17 CFR 240.13a-14(a)
 
 
 
Exhibit 31.2 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on January 16, 2014.
31.3
Certificate Pursuant to 17 CFR 240.13a-14(a)
 
X
 
 
31.4
Certificate Pursuant to 17 CFR 240.13a-14(a)
 
X
 
 
32.1
Certificate Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
 
 
 
Exhibit 32.1 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on January 16, 2014.
32.2
Certificate Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
 
 
 
Exhibit 32.2 to the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Commission on January 16, 2014.
101
The following financial information from Highwater Ethanol, LLC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2013 and October 31, 2012, (ii) Statements of Operations for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, (iii) Statement of Changes in Members' Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss); (iv) Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, and (v) the Notes to Financial Statements.**
 
 
 
 
(+)     Confidential Treatment Requested.
(X)    Filed herewith
**     Furnished herewith.







SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

 
 
 
HIGHWATER ETHANOL, LLC
 
 
 
 
Date:
May 21, 2014
 
/s/ Brian Kletscher
 
 
 
Brian Kletscher
 
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
 
Date:
May 21, 2014
 
/s/ Lucas Schneider
 
 
 
Lucas Schneider
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)








Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Date:
May 21, 2014
 
/s/ David Moldan
 
 
 
David Moldan, Chairman and Governor
 
 
 
 
Date:
May 21, 2014
 
/s/ Timothy VanDerWal
 
 
 
Timothy VanDerWal, Vice Chairman and Governor
 
 
 
 
Date:
May 21, 2014
 
/s/ Warren Pankonin
 
 
 
Warren Pankonin, Secretary and Governor
 
 
 
 
Date:
May 21, 2014
 
/s/ Luke Spalj
 
 
 
Luke Spalj, Treasurer and Governor
 
 
 
 
Date:
May 21, 2014
 
/s/ Scott Brittenham
 
 
 
Scott Brittenham, Governor
 
 
 
 
Date:
May 21, 2014
 
/s/ Russell Derickson
 
 
 
Russell Derickson, Governor
 
 
 
 
Date:
 
 
 
 
 
 
William Garth, Governor
 
 
 
 
Date:
May 21, 2014
 
/s/ George Goblish
 
 
 
George Goblish, Governor
 
 
 
 
Date:
May 21, 2014
 
/s/ Ronald Jorgenson
 
 
 
Ronald Jorgenson, Governor