MGP Ingredients holders back pay and 2024 equity plan
MGP Ingredients, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 13, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MGP Ingredients, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 13, 2026. Stockholders elected four Group A directors representing common stock and five Group B directors representing preferred stock. All director nominees received sufficient support to be elected.
Stockholders ratified KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 19,483,305 common shares voting for, 204,226 against and 2,763 abstaining, plus unanimous preferred support. They also approved, on an advisory basis, executive compensation and approved the Amended and Restated 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.07, 9.01
2 items
Item 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
KPMG ratification common votes for: 19,483,305 shares
Say-on-pay common votes for: 17,445,929 shares
Equity plan common votes for: 14,941,514 shares
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KPMG ratification common votes for
19,483,305 shares
Common stock votes for KPMG LLP as 2026 auditor
Say-on-pay common votes for
17,445,929 shares
Common stock advisory approval of executive compensation
Equity plan common votes for
14,941,514 shares
Common stock approval of Amended and Restated 2024 Equity Incentive Plan
Equity plan common votes against
2,889,928 shares
Common stock votes against 2024 Equity Incentive Plan
Julie M. Francis votes for
17,755,590 shares
Common stock votes for Group A director
Todd B. Siwak votes for
14,705,442 shares
Common stock votes for Group A director
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory basis, Equity Incentive Plan
4 terms
broker non-votes financial
"Director | For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
advisory basis financial
"stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
Equity Incentive Plan financial
"approved the MGP Ingredients, Inc. Amended and Restated 2024 Equity Incentive Plan"
An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.
FAQ
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What did MGP Ingredients (MGPI) stockholders vote on at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Stockholders voted on director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, and the 2024 equity plan. Common and preferred holders elected separate director groups, ratified KPMG LLP for 2026, approved named executive officer pay on an advisory basis, and approved the Amended and Restated 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.
Which directors were elected at MGP Ingredients (MGPI) 2026 Annual Meeting?
Common stockholders elected Group A directors Julie M. Francis, Thomas A. Gerke, Donn Lux, and Todd B. Siwak. Preferred stockholders elected Group B directors Gerardo I. Lopez, Jennifer Lowry, Lori L.S. Mingus, Mercedes Romero, and Martin Roper, each receiving 297 votes for and none withheld.
How did MGP Ingredients (MGPI) stockholders vote on KPMG as auditor for 2026?
Common stockholders cast 19,483,305 votes for, 204,226 against, and 2,763 abstaining on KPMG LLP’s appointment, with no broker non-votes. Preferred stockholders unanimously supported KPMG with 297 votes for and none against or abstaining for the 2026 audit engagement.
What was the result of the MGP Ingredients (MGPI) say-on-pay vote in 2026?
Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, compensation of named executive officers. Common stockholders cast 17,445,929 votes for, 414,784 against, and 10,079 abstaining, with 1,819,502 broker non-votes. Preferred stockholders supported the proposal unanimously with 297 votes for and none against or abstaining.
Did MGP Ingredients (MGPI) approve the Amended and Restated 2024 Equity Incentive Plan?
Yes, stockholders approved the Amended and Restated 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Common stockholders voted 14,941,514 for, 2,889,928 against, and 39,350 abstaining, with 1,819,502 broker non-votes. Preferred stockholders unanimously supported the plan with 297 votes for and none against or abstaining.
Were there broker non-votes on MGP Ingredients (MGPI) 2026 proposals?
Yes, broker non-votes occurred on non-routine proposals. For common stock, there were 1,819,502 broker non-votes on director elections, the advisory vote on executive compensation, and the 2024 equity incentive plan, while there were no broker non-votes on the auditor ratification proposal.
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