MGP Ingredients (MGPI) director granted 5,801-share annual stock award

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LOPEZ GERARDO I reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

MGP Ingredients, Inc. director Gerardo I. Lopez received an award of 5,801 shares of Common Stock as part of his annual compensation for board service. The shares were granted at no cash cost to him. Following this grant, he directly holds 12,262 shares of Common Stock, which includes 3,180 restricted stock units.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider LOPEZ GERARDO I

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	5,801	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 12,262 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Represents an annual award of unrestricted shares of common stock granted by MGP Ingredients, Inc. in connection with the Reporting Person's service as a director. Includes 3,180 restricted stock units.

Key Figures

Director stock award: 5,801 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Total direct holdings after grant: 12,262 shares +1 more

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Director stock award 5,801 shares Annual award of unrestricted Common Stock on May 14, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Compensation grant, no cash paid by director

Total direct holdings after grant 12,262 shares Common Stock directly held by Gerardo Lopez following the award

Restricted stock units included 3,180 RSUs Restricted stock units included in reported direct holdings

Key Terms

restricted stock units, unrestricted shares, Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition

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restricted stock units financial

"Includes 3,180 restricted stock units."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

unrestricted shares financial

"Represents an annual award of unrestricted shares of common stock granted"

Common Stock financial

"Represents an annual award of unrestricted shares of common stock granted"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/15/2026 - 04:32 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

LOPEZ GERARDO I

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

100 COMMERCIAL ST.

(Street)

ATCHISON

KANSAS

66002

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MGP INGREDIENTS INC [ MGPI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/14/2026		A		5,801⁽¹⁾	A	$0	12,262⁽²⁾	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents an annual award of unrestricted shares of common stock granted by MGP Ingredients, Inc. in connection with the Reporting Person's service as a director.

2. Includes 3,180 restricted stock units.

Remarks:

	Zoe Vantzos, Attorney-in-Fact for Gerardo I. Lopez	05/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What did MGP Ingredients (MGPI) director Gerardo Lopez report on this Form 4?

Gerardo Lopez reported receiving 5,801 shares of MGP Ingredients Common Stock as an annual equity award for his service as a director. The shares were granted at no cash cost, reflecting stock-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

How many MGPI shares does Gerardo Lopez hold after this reported grant?

After the reported grant, Gerardo Lopez directly holds 12,262 shares of MGP Ingredients Common Stock. This total includes 3,180 restricted stock units, which are share-based awards that typically vest over time according to company-established conditions.

Was the MGPI Form 4 transaction a market purchase or a compensation grant?

The transaction was a compensation grant, not a market purchase. Lopez received 5,801 unrestricted shares of Common Stock as an annual award for board service, with a reported transaction price of $0.00 per share, indicating no cash was paid for these shares.

What does the Form 4 footnote say about Gerardo Lopez’s MGPI stock award?

The footnote explains the 5,801 shares represent an annual award of unrestricted Common Stock granted in connection with Lopez’s service as a director. Another footnote notes that his reported holdings include 3,180 restricted stock units, a form of deferred share-based compensation.

Does this MGPI Form 4 show any stock sales by Gerardo Lopez?

No stock sales are reported in this Form 4. The filing shows only one acquisition transaction coded as a grant or award, adding 5,801 shares to Lopez’s direct holdings, which rise to 12,262 shares of Common Stock after the grant.

What is the significance of the A transaction code in the MGPI Form 4?

The A transaction code indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities. In this case, it reflects the annual equity award of 5,801 unrestricted MGPI Common Stock shares granted to director Gerardo Lopez as part of his board compensation package.