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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Roper Martin reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

MGP Ingredients director Martin Roper received an equity grant of 5,801 shares of Common Stock as an annual award for his board service. The shares were granted at no cash cost to him as compensation, not as an open‑market purchase. After this award, he directly holds 33,271 shares, including 3,180 restricted stock units.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Roper Martin

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 33,271 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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

Shares granted: 5,801 shares Price per share: $0.0000 per share Total direct holdings: 33,271 shares +3 more

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Shares granted 5,801 shares Annual award of unrestricted common stock to director

Price per share $0.0000 per share Reported grant price on equity award

Total direct holdings 33,271 shares Shares held directly following the transaction

Restricted stock units 3,180 units RSUs included within total direct holdings

Transaction date 2026-05-14 Date of the equity grant

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of non-derivative securities

Key Terms

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

4 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 annual award of unrestricted shares of common stock granted"

Grant, award, or other acquisition regulatory

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Common Stock financial

""security_title": "Common Stock""

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.

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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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^*

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)
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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/14/2026		A		5,801(1)	A	$0	33,271(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 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:

	/s/ Zoe Vantzos, Attorney-in-fact for Martin Roper	05/15/2026
	** 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 5,801 shares of MGP Ingredients common stock. The filing describes this as an annual equity award for his service as a director, increasing his direct holdings to 33,271 shares, which include restricted stock units.

Was the MGPI director’s 5,801-share transaction a market purchase or a grant?

The 5,801-share transaction was a grant, not a market purchase. It is described as an annual award of unrestricted common stock granted in connection with Martin Roper’s service as a director of MGP Ingredients, with a reported price per share of $0.0000.

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

After the grant, Martin Roper directly holds 33,271 shares of MGP Ingredients common stock. The filing notes this total includes 3,180 restricted stock units, which are share-based awards that typically vest over time or upon meeting certain conditions.

What are the restricted stock units mentioned in the MGPI Form 4?

The Form 4 states that Martin Roper’s holdings include 3,180 restricted stock units. Restricted stock units are promises to deliver shares in the future, usually subject to vesting conditions, and are commonly used as part of directors’ and executives’ long-term equity compensation.

Does the MGPI Form 4 show any insider buying or selling in the market?

The Form 4 does not show market buying or selling. It reports a single acquisition coded as a grant or award of 5,801 shares with no cash price, indicating compensation rather than an open-market trade in MGP Ingredients stock.