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MGP Ingredients, Inc. reports developments across branded spirits, distilling solutions and ingredient solutions, with news centered on operating results, production levels, dividends and demand conditions in American whiskey and specialty ingredients.
The company’s updates also cover the Luxco branded spirits portfolio, including Penelope, Rebel, Remus and Yellowstone bourbons and El Mayor tequila, as well as releases, barrel programs, partnerships and events tied to distilleries in Indiana and Kentucky and tequila operations in Arandas, Mexico. News on the business addresses branded spirits momentum, brown goods demand, distilling capacity, bottling and warehousing operations, and specialty fiber, protein and starch ingredients for food products.
Luxco announces the launch of El Mayor Extra Añejo Port Cask Aged, a limited-edition ultra-premium tequila, set to be available nationwide in July 2022. This exceptional tequila, distilled from 100% Blue Weber agave and aged for 42 months in port casks, features notes of dried fruit, oak, cinnamon, and dark chocolate. Only 6,000 bottles will be offered at a suggested retail price of $129.99 per 750-ml bottle. Chef Graciela González highlights its full-bodied profile and unique flavor, while brand manager Chelsi Hofmeister emphasizes the growing demand for ultra-premium tequila.
MGP Ingredients (Nasdaq:MGPI) reported a strong Q1 2022, with consolidated sales rising 80.2% to $195.2 million. Gross profit surged 122.4% to $71.8 million, representing 36.8% of sales. Operating income increased by 144.3% to $50.1 million, while net income jumped 142.2% to $37.4 million.
The Distilling Solutions segment saw a 25.8% sales increase, boosted by premium beverage alcohol demand. The company remains optimistic for 2022, projecting sales between $690 million and $715 million.
MGP Ingredients (Nasdaq:MGPI) reported impressive Q1 2022 results, with consolidated sales soaring by 80.2% to $195.2 million. This growth was fueled by a 37.7% increase in premium beverage alcohol sales and a substantial 144.3% rise in operating income to $50.1 million. Net income also climbed 142.2% to $37.4 million, while adjusted EBITDA surged 115.2% to $55.4 million. The company anticipates 2022 sales between $690 million and $715 million and adjusted EBITDA in the range of $150 million to $157 million.
MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock, payable on June 3, 2022. This dividend will benefit stockholders of record as of May 20, 2022. The company is known for its premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions, with a rich history dating back to 1941. MGP operates multiple distilleries across the U.S. and offers a diverse product range including whiskey and vodka. The announcement reflects the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Luxco has launched Alias Straight Rye Whiskey, distilled at its Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV), it features a mash bill of 51% rye, 45% corn, and 4% barley malt, promising tasting notes of sweet fruit and rye spice. As rye whiskey enjoys increasing popularity, this product aims to capture a growing market. A write-in contest will be held, offering a six-day distiller course at Moonshine University as a prize. Luxco, merged with MGP Ingredients (MGPI) in 2021, manages numerous well-known brands.
MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI) announced a conference call/webcast to discuss its first-quarter financial results for the period ending March 31, 2022. The call is scheduled for May 5, 2022, at 10 a.m. ET, with results anticipated before the market opens. Presenters will include CEO David Colo and CFO Brandon Gall. The call can be accessed via webcast on their website or by conference call. MGP, a major player in distilled and branded spirits, also provides food ingredient solutions and operates multiple distilleries across the U.S.
Lux Row Distillers is set to release Blood Oath Pact 8, a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in Calvados casks, this April. Limited to 17,000 cases, each 750 ml bottle is priced at $119.99. This unique bourbon features a blend of aged ryed bourbons, including 14-year and 11-year-old options, and promises distinct tasting notes of apples, pears, and butterscotch. The release includes 51,000 bottles, with 1,400 reserved for a future Trilogy Pack. Lux Row is part of MGP Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGPI).
MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq:MGPI) reported strong financial results for 2021, with consolidated sales up 58.5% year-over-year, totaling $626.7 million. The fourth-quarter sales rose 65.3% to $166.8 million. Gross profit for the full year increased 101.4% to $199.0 million. Operating income surged 133.0%, reaching $126.4 million. Fully diluted EPS improved to $4.34 from $2.37 in 2020. Looking ahead, MGP expects sales in 2022 to reach $690 million to $715 million and plans $33 million in expansion projects.
MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, payable on March 25, 2022 to shareholders on record as of March 11, 2022. This demonstrates MGP's strong commitment to returning value to its shareholders. MGP is a prominent player in the distilled spirits and food ingredient sectors, operating multiple U.S. distilleries. The company's recent focus on integrating Luxco, Inc. aims to enhance operational efficiencies and product offerings.
MGP Ingredients (Nasdaq: MGPI) announced the construction of a new $16.7 million extrusion plant in Atchison, Kansas, to enhance in-house production of its ProTerra line of texturized proteins. Scheduled for completion by late 2023, the facility aims to produce up to 10 million pounds per year, addressing increasing demand and reducing reliance on co-packers. The plant's design is by 1 Solutions Group, which has partnered with MGP on previous projects. This investment is seen as a strategic move to gain more control over manufacturing and improve operational flexibility.