SCHEDULE: BlackRock Boosts MGP Ingredients Stake to 5.01%

BlackRock, Inc. reported an updated beneficial ownership of 5.01% in MGP Ingredients Inc. common stock as of December 31, 2025.

Summary

• BlackRock, Inc. beneficially owns 1,067,363 shares of MGP Ingredients Inc. common stock.
• This represents 5.01% of the total outstanding common stock of MGP Ingredients Inc.
• BlackRock, Inc. holds sole voting power over 1,034,539 shares and sole dispositive power over 1,067,363 shares.
• The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
• Various BlackRock subsidiaries and affiliates contribute to this aggregate ownership, though no single subsidiary individually owns 5% or more of the class.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing is a factual report of beneficial ownership by an institutional investor and does not contain information that would typically indicate a positive or negative sentiment regarding the issuer's performance or outlook.

Positives

• The continued significant stake by a major institutional investor like BlackRock may signal confidence in MGP Ingredients Inc.'s long-term prospects.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding MGP Ingredients Inc.'s business or financial performance.

Management Comments

• "By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under §§ 240.14a-11."

Industry Context

Institutional investors like BlackRock frequently hold significant, passive stakes in publicly traded companies as part of diversified investment portfolios, reflecting their role in broad market participation rather than active corporate control.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The presence of a large institutional investor like BlackRock can provide a degree of stability to the shareholder base and may be viewed as a vote of confidence in the company.

Key Dates

Keywords

MGP Ingredients, BlackRock, Institutional Ownership, Common Stock, Schedule 13G, Investment