FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 18, 2025
PSC STATEMENT ON HANSEN-MUELLER
BANKRUPTCY FILING
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Public Service Commission
(PSC) is aware that Hansen-Mueller Co. has filed for
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy as part of a financial restructuring
plan.
Previously, and in response to complaints received, the
PSC this year:
- opened a formal complaint on Oct. 24;
- suspended the company’s grain dealer license;
- required proof of a line of credit sufficient to cover
obligations, which was submitted by the company on
Oct. 30; and - through a stipulated agreement approved Nov. 4,
required Hansen-Mueller to make payment to
Nebraska producers.
The PSC is actively evaluating the bankruptcy filing and
its potential impact. The PSC is not commenting on the
matter beyond the following official statement:
“Our top priority is safeguarding Nebraska grain farmers.
We will closely monitor this development to ensure
transparency, compliance and continued protection for
all affected parties, as allowed by law.”
Omaha-based Hansen-Mueller entered the filing Nov. 17
in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Nebraska. The
company’s announcement of the decision is available here.
Media inquiries about the filing should be directed to the
company’s chief restructuring officer, Michael Compton at
cro@hansenmueller.com or (402) 819-2566.
The PSC offers the following guidance to members of
Nebraska’s grain industry:
- Bankruptcy case information, including court filings and
claims information, can be found on the Hansen-Mueller
restructuring website at
https://dm.epiq11.com/HansenMueller or by calling
toll-free (877) 717-1702. - Contact the PSC Grain Department at
psc.grain@nebraska.gov or (402) 471-0223 to report
concerns.
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Media Contact:
Jason McFarley – Public Information & Education Officer
(402) 471-0226
jason.mcfarley@nebraska.gov
