On March 19, 2009, the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") notified the Company that the NYSE will be removing the Company's common stock from the list of issuers traded on the NYSE prior to the market opening on Monday, March 30, 2009. The Company does not presently meet the NYSE's continued listing standard regarding average global market capitalization over a consecutive 30 trading day period of not less than $15 million.

On March 23, 2009, the Company issued a press release announcing the removal of the Company's common stock from the list of issuers traded on the NYSE. The press release is attached Exhibit 99.1 hereto and in incorporated herein by reference.

(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired - Not Applicable

(b) Pro forma financial information - Not Applicable

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.                                 Description

99.1           Press release, dated March 23, 2009, issued by Aventine Renewable
               Energy Holdings, Inc. announcing the removal of the Company's common
               stock from the list of issuers traded on the NYSE