BlackRock, Inc. Increases Stake in MGP Ingredients Inc to 4.7% Ownership

On April 27, 2026, BlackRock, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G/A with the SEC, reporting a position in MGP Ingredients Inc (MGPI). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, BlackRock disclosed beneficial ownership of 1,000,267 shares of common stock, representing a 4.7% ownership stake in the company. This filing indicates an increase from a previous 0.0% position, though notably, the total ownership has fallen below the 5% threshold, as indicated by the 'Y' flag in Item 5. BlackRock reported sole voting power over 986,073 shares and sole dispositive power over the full 1,000,267 shares. The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(b), certifying that the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. Various subsidiaries of BlackRock are involved in the holding, but no single person's interest exceeds five percent of the total outstanding shares. The filing represents the 11th amendment to their disclosure for this security.