Alto Ingredients, Inc. Annual report pursuant to section 13 and 15(d)

Annual report pursuant to section 13 and 15(d)

10. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details 3)

10. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 806	$ 2,278
Employees
Total stock-based compensation expense	782	1,522
Non-employees
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 24	$ 756

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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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