Julie Francis's Stock Option and Restricted Stock Unit Award

Julie Francis, President & CEO of MGP Ingredients Inc, has been awarded 138,310 stock options with an exercise price of $28.54, which will expire on August 4, 2035. Additionally, she has been granted 20,587 restricted stock units that will vest pro rata on August 4, 2026, 2027, and 2028. Both transactions were reported on August 4, 2025, and are classified as direct ownership. The stock options and restricted stock units are related to the company's common stock.