MGP Ingredients (MGPI) CCO logs equity tax-withholding share moves

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MGP Ingredients Chief Commercial Officer Amel Pasagic reported two tax-related share dispositions. On February 16, he delivered 1,527 shares of common stock at $25.74 per share to satisfy tax obligations tied to equity compensation. On February 14, he similarly delivered 744 shares at the same price for tax withholding, rather than selling shares in the open market.

Footnotes explain that his reported holdings at different times consisted of combinations of common stock and restricted stock units, including 4,114 shares and 8,246 restricted stock units in one instance and 6,278 shares and 4,555 restricted stock units in another.

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 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^*

Pasagic Amel

(Last) (First) (Middle)

100 COMMERCIAL STREET

(Street)

ATCHISON KS 66002

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/14/2026

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

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

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

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/14/2026		F		744	D	$25.74	12,360(1)	D
Common Stock	02/16/2026		F		1,527	D	$25.74	10,833(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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents 4,114 shares of common stock and 8,246 restricted stock units.

2. Represents 6,278 shares of common stock and 4,555 restricted stock units.

Remarks:

	/s/ Zoe Vantzos, Attorney-in-fact for Amel Pasagic	02/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did MGPI executive Amel Pasagic report on this Form 4?

Amel Pasagic reported two tax-withholding dispositions of MGP Ingredients common stock. He delivered 1,527 shares and 744 shares, both at $25.74 per share, to cover tax liabilities associated with equity compensation awards, rather than executing open-market sales.

Were the MGPI Form 4 transactions by Amel Pasagic open-market stock sales?

No, the transactions were not open-market sales. Both entries are coded as tax-withholding dispositions, meaning shares were delivered back to satisfy tax obligations or exercise costs related to equity awards, instead of being sold on the open market.

How many MGPI shares were used for tax withholding by Amel Pasagic?

Amel Pasagic delivered a total of 2,271 MGP Ingredients common shares for tax withholding. This consisted of 1,527 shares on February 16 and 744 shares on February 14, each priced at $25.74 per share in the reported transactions.

What does transaction code F mean on the MGPI Form 4 for Amel Pasagic?

Transaction code F on this Form 4 indicates payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. In Pasagic’s case, it reflects shares of MGP Ingredients common stock being surrendered to cover tax obligations from equity compensation, not discretionary buying or selling.

What MGPI equity holdings are referenced in the footnotes to Amel Pasagic’s Form 4?

The footnotes describe combinations of common stock and restricted stock units. One note cites 4,114 shares of common stock and 8,246 restricted stock units, while another cites 6,278 shares of common stock and 4,555 restricted stock units, reflecting holdings at different reported points.

What role does Amel Pasagic hold at MGP Ingredients (MGPI)?

Amel Pasagic is identified as the Chief Commercial Officer of MGP Ingredients. His Form 4 filing reflects equity-related tax-withholding transactions in the company’s common stock, which are commonly reported by executives subject to insider reporting requirements.