Pacific Ethanol reports $14.7 million 4Q loss, $40 million loan, new financial controls

In California, Pacific Ethanol reported record sales for the fourth quarter but a $14.7-million loss. The company shored up its finances with a $40 million infusion from Lyles United, and said that it had addressed a material weakness in its financial controls.

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