ALN [American Lorain] DEF 14A: (Original Filing)

[SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION [X] [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] AMERICAN LORAIN CORPORATION N/A Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): [X] No fee required. [ ] Fee computed on table below]

ALN [American Lorain] DEF 14A: SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY

[SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION [X] [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] AMERICAN LORAIN CORPORATION N/A Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): [X] No fee required. [ ] Fee computed on table below]

ALN [American Lorain] SC 13D/A: (Original Filing)

[DEG – Deutsche Investitions - und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH Mr. Si Chen Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (“DEG”), American Lorain Corporation (“American Lorain”) and Phillips Nizer LLP, dated October 13, 2010 (the “Pledge Agreement.”) Dear Mr. Chen, Best regards, DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH Accepted and agreed: American Lorain Corporation Acceptance of Additional Shares agreed to: Phillips Nizer LLP] [SCHEDULE 13D/A AMERICAN LORAIN CORPORATION (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 027297100 (CUSIP Number) Si Chen (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) with a copy to: Squire Sanders (US) LLP th Suite 1207, 12 November 21, 2012 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of]

ALN [American Lorain] SC 13D/A: DEG – Deutsche Investitions – und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH

[DEG – Deutsche Investitions - und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH Mr. Si Chen Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (“DEG”), American Lorain Corporation (“American Lorain”) and Phillips Nizer LLP, dated October 13, 2010 (the “Pledge Agreement.”) Dear Mr. Chen, Best regards, DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH Accepted and agreed: American Lorain Corporation Acceptance of Additional Shares agreed to: Phillips Nizer LLP] [SCHEDULE 13D/A AMERICAN LORAIN CORPORATION (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 027297100 (CUSIP Number) Si Chen (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) with a copy to: Squire Sanders (US) LLP th Suite 1207, 12 November 21, 2012 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of]

ALN [American Lorain] 10-Q: FORM 10-Q (Mark One) For the quarterly period

[FORM 10-Q (Mark One) For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2012 For the transition period from ____________ to _____________ Commission File No. 001-34449 AMERICAN LORAIN CORPORATION Nevada 87-0430320 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) Beihuan Zhong Road (86) 539-7318818 Yes [X] No [_] Yes [X] No [_] Large accelerated filer [_] Accelerated filer] [I, Si Chen, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of American Lorain Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made,] [I, David She, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of American Lorain Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made,] [(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Dated: November 14, 2012] [(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Dated: November 14, 2012]

ALN [American Lorain] 10-Q: (Original Filing)

[FORM 10-Q (Mark One) For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2012 For the transition period from ____________ to _____________ Commission File No. 001-34449 AMERICAN LORAIN CORPORATION Nevada 87-0430320 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) Beihuan Zhong Road (86) 539-7318818 Yes [X] No [_] Yes [X] No [_] Large accelerated filer [_] Accelerated filer] [I, Si Chen, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of American Lorain Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made,] [I, David She, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of American Lorain Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made,] [(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Dated: November 14, 2012] [(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Dated: November 14, 2012]

ALN [American Lorain] 8-K: (Original Filing)

[AMERICAN LORAIN CORPORATION INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE SELECTS American Lorain Corporation JUNAN COUNTY, China, October 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- As previously announced, the Special Committee has retained Sidley Austin LLP as its international legal counsel. No assurance can be given that any definitive offer will be made, that any agreement will be executed or that a transaction with Mr. Chen or any] [FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT October 29, 2012 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): AMERICAN LORAIN CORPORATION Nevada 001-34449 87-0430320 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer incorporation) identification no.) Beihuan Road (86) 539-731-8818 [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Item 8.01 Other Events. Item 9.01 Description No. 99.1 Press Release dated October 29, 2012 2 American]

ALN [American Lorain] 8-K: AMERICAN LORAIN CORPORATION INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE SELECTS American Lorain

[AMERICAN LORAIN CORPORATION INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE SELECTS American Lorain Corporation JUNAN COUNTY, China, October 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- As previously announced, the Special Committee has retained Sidley Austin LLP as its international legal counsel. No assurance can be given that any definitive offer will be made, that any agreement will be executed or that a transaction with Mr. Chen or any] [FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT October 29, 2012 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): AMERICAN LORAIN CORPORATION Nevada 001-34449 87-0430320 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer incorporation) identification no.) Beihuan Road (86) 539-731-8818 [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Item 8.01 Other Events. Item 9.01 Description No. 99.1 Press Release dated October 29, 2012 2 American]

ALN [American Lorain] SC 13D/A: PROPOSAL LETTER October 9, 2012 The Board of

[PROPOSAL LETTER October 9, 2012 The Board of Directors Dear Sirs, Company Acquisition I, Chen Si, am pleased to submit this preliminary non-binding proposal to acquire all of the common stock of American Lorain Corporation (the “ I believe that my proposal provides a very attractive opportunity to the Company’s shareholders. My proposal represents a premium of 39.1% to the] [EXECUTION VERSION SHARE PLEDGE AGREEMENT THIS SHARE PLEDGE AGREEMENT “Pledge Agreement” Mr. Si Chen “Pledgor” DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, “Secured Party” th “Agent” “Sponsor” Whereas, “Loan Agreement” Junan Hongrun Foodstuff Co. Ltd. “Borrower” Whereas, Whereas, Now Therefore, 1. The Loan Secured. Loan 2. Pledge and Grant of Security Interest. 2.1 “Collateral” “Pledged Certificates” Stock Powers AMEX 2.2] [POWER OF ATTORNEY Exchange Act SEC 2. Prepare, execute, acknowledge, deliver and file a Form ID (including any amendments or authentications thereto) with respect to obtaining EDGAR codes, with the SEC; Company 1. This Power of Attorney authorizes, but does not require, such attorneys-in-fact to act in their discretion on information provided to such attorneys-in-fact without independent verification of such] [SCHEDULE 13D/A AMERICAN LORAIN CORPORATION Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share 027297100 (+86) 539-7318818 Si Chen with a copy to: Squire Sanders (US) LLP th Suite 1207, 12 October 9, 2012 If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this]

ALN [American Lorain] 8-K: (Original Filing)

[AMERICAN LORAIN CORPORATION ANNOUNCES RECEIPT OF “GOING PRIVATE” PROPOSAL American Lorain Corporation JUNAN COUNTY, China, Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Independent Committee The Company's board of directors has formed an independent committee (the “ The Independent Committee has appointed Sidley Austin LLP as its legal counsel. About American Lorain Corporation http://www.americanlorain.com American Lorain Corporation products include chestnut products, convenience food] [__________________________ FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT October 9, 2012 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) AMERICAN LORAIN CORPORATION Nevada 001-34449 87-0430320 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer incorporation) identification no.) Beihuan Road (86) 539-731-8818 [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Item 8.01 Other Events. On October 15, 2012, American Lorain Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press]

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