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

4. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details)

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4. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Gross	$ 7,419	$ 7,419
Accumulated Amortization	(4,633)	(4,159)
Net Book Value	2,786	3,260
Kinergy Tradename [Member]
Gross	2,678	2,678
Accumulated Amortization	0	0
Net Book Value	2,678	2,678
Customer Relationships [Member]
Useful Life (Years)	10 years
Gross	4,741	4,741
Accumulated Amortization	(4,633)	(4,159)
Net Book Value	$ 108	$ 582

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