MGPI.NASDAQMgp Ingredients INC
SCHEDULE 13D/A: Lux Family and Affiliated Trusts Maintain Significant Stake in MGP Ingredients, Update Beneficial Ownership
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Beneficial Ownership Update
An amendment to Schedule 13D reveals that the Lux family and associated trusts, along along with the Seaberg/Cray Shareholders, collectively maintain a 33.9% beneficial ownership in MGP Ingredients Inc., despite recent share sales by some group members.
Summary
- The Lux family and affiliated trusts, along with the Seaberg/Cray Shareholders, collectively constitute a 'group' that beneficially owns 7,214,913 shares of MGP Ingredients Inc. Common Stock, representing approximately 33.9% of the outstanding shares.
- The total outstanding shares of MGP Ingredients Inc. used for this calculation are 21,270,343 as of February 21, 2025.
- The Reporting Persons (Lux family and trusts) directly beneficially own 4,792,201 shares (22.5%), while the Seaberg/Cray Shareholders beneficially own an additional 2,422,712 shares (11.4%), included in the group's shared voting power due to a Shareholders Agreement.
- The Luxco Trust, a Reporting Person, sold a total of 100,000 shares on March 11, 2025, at weighted average prices of $31.4990 for 80,621 shares and $32.3547 for 19,379 shares.
- Karen Seaberg and Lori S. Mingus, members of the Seaberg/Cray Shareholders group, sold 58,903 shares and 7,050 shares respectively on April 1, 2025, which triggered this filing.
- Michele Lux and Christopher E. Erblich are no longer considered Reporting Persons in this amendment.
- PandoTree Trust Company, LLC changed its name to TFO Trust Company, LLC effective March 29, 2023.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership and related changes, not containing forward-looking statements or operational performance metrics that would typically influence sentiment. The share sales are a factual event, not inherently positive or negative without further context.
Negatives
- The Luxco Trust, a key entity within the Reporting Persons group, sold 100,000 shares of MGP Ingredients Inc. Common Stock on March 11, 2025.
- Karen Seaberg and Lori S. Mingus, part of the Seaberg/Cray Shareholders group, sold a combined 65,953 shares on April 1, 2025.
Risks
- The Reporting Persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the 2,422,712 shares held by the Seaberg/Cray Shareholders, despite being part of a 'group' with shared voting power, which could lead to complexities in understanding ultimate control.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure of beneficial ownership changes and group formation under SEC regulations, and does not provide information directly related to broader industry trends or competitive positioning of MGP Ingredients Inc.
Management Changes
| Role | Previous Person | New Person | Effective Date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reporting Person | Michele Lux | NA | NA | No longer considered a Reporting Person. |
| Reporting Person | Christopher E. Erblich | NA | NA | No longer considered a Reporting Person. |
| Sole Family Assets Trustee | Donn S. Lux | NA | NA | No longer holds this specific trustee role for Lux 2005 Paul Trust. |
| Sole Trustee | Donn S. Lux | NA | NA | No longer holds this specific trustee role for Lux 2005 Caroline Trust. |
| Co-Trustee | Donn S. Lux | NA | NA | No longer holds this specific trustee role for Children Trust. |
| Trustee | Paul S. Lux | NA | NA | No longer holds this specific trustee role for Andrew Trust and Philip Trust. |
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entity Name Change | PandoTree Trust Company, LLC changed its name to TFO Trust Company, LLC. | 03/29/2023 | A minor administrative change for a co-trustee of certain Lux family trusts, with no stated impact on governance structure or beneficial ownership. |
| Trustee Role Clarification | Clarification of specific trustee roles for Donn S. Lux and Paul S. Lux, indicating they no longer hold certain trustee positions previously disclosed. | NA | Reflects internal trust administration adjustments, potentially shifting specific voting or dispositive powers among family members and trusts, but the overall group beneficial ownership remains consistent. |
Related Party Transactions
- The initial acquisition of 5,007,828 shares by the Reporting Persons was pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated January 22, 2021, involving the Issuer and Luxco Group Holdings, Inc. and other Luxco Companies, indicating a significant related-party transaction at the time of the merger.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: The disclosure of significant insider sales by the Luxco Trust and Seaberg/Cray Shareholders may be interpreted by the market as a reduction in insider confidence or a move towards diversification, potentially influencing investor sentiment and share price.
- Management: The changes in trustee roles and reporting person status for certain individuals reflect internal family and trust arrangements, which may have indirect implications for corporate governance and long-term strategic alignment with the company's management.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 09/16/2005 | Date of Ann S. Lux 2005 Irrevocable Trust FBO Donn S. Lux, Ann S. Lux 2005 Irrevocable Trust FBO Donn S. Lux QSST, Ann S. Lux 2005 Irrevocable Trust FBO Caroline Lux Kaplan, Ann S. Lux 2005 Irrevocable Trust FBO Catherine N. Lux, and Ann S. Lux 2005 Irrevocable Trust FBO Paul S. Lux. |
| 12/16/2009 | Date of Caroline L. Kaplan Revocable Trust. |
| 05/24/2012 | Date of Lux Children Irrevocable Trust. |
| 07/30/2012 | Date of Andrew Broddon Lux Luxco Irrevocable Trust and Philip Donn Lux Luxco Irrevocable Trust. |
| 04/02/2013 | Date of CNL 2013 Irrevocable Trust. |
| 06/19/2017 | Date of Luxco 2017 Irrevocable Trust. |
| 01/22/2021 | Date of Agreement and Plan of Merger, under which 5,007,828 shares were initially acquired. |
| 04/01/2021 | Date of Shareholders Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement. |
| 03/29/2023 | Effective date of PandoTree Trust Company, LLC name change to TFO Trust Company, LLC. |
| 10/26/2023 | Date Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13D was filed. |
| 02/21/2025 | Date as of which 21,270,343 shares of Common Stock were outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K. |
| 02/26/2025 | Date the Issuer's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, was filed. |
| 03/11/2025 | Date Luxco Trust sold 100,000 shares of Common Stock. |
| 03/12/2025 | Date Donn S. Lux filed Form 4 reporting Luxco Trust sales. |
| 03/18/2025 | Date Form 13D/A, Amendment No. 11, was filed by Seaberg/Cray Shareholders (excluding Lori S. Mingus). |
| 04/01/2025 | Date Karen Seaberg and Lori S. Mingus sold shares, which were the triggering events for this filing. |
| 04/02/2025 | Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement (Form 4 Statements of Changes in Beneficial Ownership filed by Karen Seaberg and Lori S. Mingus). |
| 04/04/2025 | Signature date of this Schedule 13D Amendment No. 4. |
Keywords
MGP Ingredients, SEC filing, Schedule 13D, beneficial ownership, Lux family, shareholder group, common stock, insider selling, trusts, corporate governance
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