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accession: "0000835011-26-000052"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MGPI"
cik: "0000835011"
company_name: "MGP INGREDIENTS INC"
filed_at: "2026-04-07T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T07:11:36.524893+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# MGP Ingredients temporarily idles two Kentucky distilleries due to oversupply; reaffirms FY2026 outlook

## Summary
- Temporary idling of Limestone Branch (Lebanon, KY) and Lux Row (Bardstown, KY) effective May 1, 2026.
- 33 employees affected; company offering transition support; other operations and visitor centers continue.
- Resumption expected as early as 12 months, when inventory levels support additional production.
- Reaffirms full-year 2026 sales, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted basic EPS guidance from Feb 25 earnings release.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000835011-26-000052
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MGPI
- cik: 0000835011
- company_name: MGP INGREDIENTS INC
- filed_at: 2026-04-07T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/835011/000083501126000052/0000835011-26-000052-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/835011/000083501126000052/mgpi-20260407.htm

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