GlobeNewswire Inc | Feb 1, 2021 08:30AM EST

February 01, 2021

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alto Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTO), a leading producer of specialty alcohols and essential ingredients, today announced, as previously disclosed, that the companys stock will begin trading under its new ticker symbol ALTO on the Nasdaq Stock Market, effective today, February 1st.

In celebration of the companys new corporate name and ticker symbol, on February 3, 2021, employees of Alto Ingredients, Inc. are scheduled to ring the Nasdaq Closing Bell remotely from across the country.

About Alto Ingredients, Inc.

Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO), formerly known as Pacific Ethanol, Inc., is a leading producer of specialty alcohols and essential ingredients. The company is focused on products for four key markets: Health, Home & Beauty; Food & Beverage; Essential Ingredients; and Renewable Fuels. The companys customers include major food and beverage companies and consumer products companies. For more information please visit www.altoingredients.com.

Media Contact:

Bryon McGregor, Alto Ingredients, Inc., 916-403-2768, mediarelations@altoingredients.com

Company IR Contact:

Michael Kramer, Alto Ingredients, Inc., 916-403-2755, Investorrelations@altoingredients.com

IR Agency Contact

Moriah Shilton, LHA Investor Relations, 415-433-3777, Investorrelations@altoingredients.com