MGP Ingredients (MGPI) director receives 2,112-share stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MGP Ingredients director Martin Roper acquired 2,112 shares of common stock as a grant in connection with his board service. The shares were valued at $18.34 per share and were issued in lieu of a cash retainer. Following this award, he directly holds 27,470 common shares, which the footnotes state include 3,180 restricted stock units. This is a routine, compensation-related equity grant rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Roper Martin

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,112	$18.34	$39K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 27,470 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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

Key Figures

Stock grant size: 2,112 shares Grant price per share: $18.34 per share Total shares after transaction: 27,470 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Stock grant size 2,112 shares Unrestricted common stock awarded for director service

Grant price per share $18.34 per share Reported value for the 2,112-share award

Total shares after transaction 27,470 shares Director’s direct common stock holdings following the grant

Restricted stock units included 3,180 RSUs Portion of total holdings represented by restricted stock units

Key Terms

restricted stock units, unrestricted shares, cash retainer

3 terms

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 award of unrestricted shares of common stock issued"

cash retainer financial

"issued by MGP Ingredients, Inc. in lieu of a cash retainer"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Roper Martin

(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)
04/02/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/02/2026		A		2,112(1)	A	$18.34	27,470(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 an award of unrestricted shares of common stock issued by MGP Ingredients, Inc. in lieu of a cash retainer in connection with the Reporting Person's service as a director.

2. Includes 3,180 restricted stock units.

Remarks:

	/s/ Zoe Vantzos, Attorney-in-fact for Martin Roper	04/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did MGP Ingredients (MGPI) director Martin Roper report on this Form 4?

Martin Roper reported receiving 2,112 shares of MGP Ingredients common stock as a grant. The award was issued in lieu of a cash retainer for his director service, making it a routine compensation-related transaction rather than an open-market trade.

At what value was the MGP Ingredients (MGPI) stock grant to Martin Roper recorded?

The stock grant to Martin Roper was recorded at a price of $18.34 per share. This valuation applies to the 2,112 common shares awarded as director compensation, providing an implied grant value based on the company’s reported per-share figure.

How many MGP Ingredients (MGPI) shares does Martin Roper hold after this grant?

After the grant, Martin Roper directly holds 27,470 shares of MGP Ingredients common stock. According to the footnotes, this total includes 3,180 restricted stock units, combining both unrestricted and restricted equity tied to his role as a director.

Was the MGP Ingredients (MGPI) stock grant to Martin Roper an open-market purchase?

No, the transaction was not an open-market purchase. The footnotes explain it represents unrestricted common shares issued in lieu of a cash retainer for board service, classifying it as a compensation grant rather than a discretionary market buy.

What do the restricted stock units mentioned in the MGP Ingredients (MGPI) filing represent?

The filing notes that Martin Roper’s total includes 3,180 restricted stock units. These units are promises to deliver shares in the future, typically subject to vesting conditions, and are separate from the 2,112 unrestricted shares granted for his director retainer.