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MGP Ingredients (MGPI) CEO receives 150,000 stock options grant

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Francis Julie Maria reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

MGP Ingredients Inc. reported that President & CEO Julie Maria Francis received a grant of 150,000 stock options to buy Common Stock at $19.40 per share. The options expire on May 1, 2036 and will vest on a pro rata basis on each of May 1, 2029 and May 1, 2030.

Following this filing, Francis directly holds 109,830 shares of Common Stock, which include 51,156 restricted stock units and 58,674 performance stock units that remain subject to time-based vesting. This Form 4 reflects a compensation-related equity award rather than an open‑market trade.

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Insider Francis Julie Maria
Role President & CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Option (Right to Buy) 150,000 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 150,000 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 109,830 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Includes 51,156 restricted stock units and 58,674 performance stock units which remain subject to a time-based vesting requirement as the Issuer's Human Resources and Compensation Committee has certified the achievement of the performance goals for these performance stock units. Stock option award will vest on a pro rata basis on each of May 1, 2029 and 2030.
Stock options granted 150,000 options Grant to President & CEO Julie Maria Francis
Option exercise price $19.40 per share Strike price for new stock option award
Option expiration May 1, 2036 Expiration date of stock option award
Option vesting dates May 1, 2029 & May 1, 2030 Pro rata vesting schedule
Common stock held 109,830 shares Direct holdings after reported transactions
Restricted stock units 51,156 RSUs Included in direct holdings, time-based vesting
Performance stock units 58,674 PSUs Goals certified; still subject to time-based vesting
restricted stock units financial
"Includes 51,156 restricted stock units and 58,674 performance 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.
performance stock units financial
"and 58,674 performance stock units which remain subject to a time-based vesting requirement"
Performance stock units are a type of company award that grants employees shares of stock only if certain performance goals are met. They motivate employees to work toward specific company achievements, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. For investors, they can influence a company's future stock supply and reflect management’s confidence in reaching key targets.
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"Stock Option (Right to Buy) transaction for 150,000.0000"
stock option award financial
"Stock option award will vest on a pro rata basis on each of May 1, 2029 and 2030."
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Francis Julie Maria
(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President & CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock109,830(1)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (Right to Buy)$19.405/01/2026A150,00005/01/2029(2)05/01/2036Common Stock150,000$0150,000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes 51,156 restricted stock units and 58,674 performance stock units which remain subject to a time-based vesting requirement as the Issuer's Human Resources and Compensation Committee has certified the achievement of the performance goals for these performance stock units.
2. Stock option award will vest on a pro rata basis on each of May 1, 2029 and 2030.
Remarks:
/s/ Zoe Vantzos, Attorney-in-fact for Julie Francis05/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did MGP Ingredients (MGPI) CEO Julie Maria Francis report in this Form 4?

Julie Maria Francis reported a grant of 150,000 stock options to buy MGP Ingredients Common Stock at $19.40 per share. The award is compensation-related, with a long-dated expiration and vesting starting in 2029 rather than an immediate market transaction.

How many stock options did the MGPI CEO receive and at what price?

She received 150,000 stock options with a $19.40 per share exercise price. These options give her the right to purchase MGP Ingredients Common Stock at that fixed price if they vest and are exercised before the May 1, 2036 expiration date.

When do Julie Maria Francis’s new MGP Ingredients stock options vest?

The stock option award will vest on a pro rata basis on May 1, 2029 and May 1, 2030. This means half of the 150,000 options vest on each date, creating a long-term incentive tied to continued service and performance.

How many MGP Ingredients shares does the CEO hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, she directly holds 109,830 shares of Common Stock. This total includes both currently held shares and equity awards such as restricted stock units and performance stock units that are still subject to vesting conditions.

What restricted and performance stock units does the MGPI CEO hold?

Her holdings include 51,156 restricted stock units and 58,674 performance stock units that remain subject to a time-based vesting requirement. The company’s committee has certified achievement of the performance goals tied to these performance stock units.

Is the MGPI CEO’s Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale?

No, the Form 4 reflects a grant of stock options and updated holdings, not an open-market buy or sell. The transaction code A indicates a grant or award acquisition, commonly used for equity-based executive compensation rather than trading activity.