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MGP INGREDIENTS INC (MGPI): restructuring charge — MGP Ingredients to close Atchison distillery; FY2023 charges $23-31M
MGP INGREDIENTS INC
- Closure of grain neutral spirits and industrial alcohol distillery expected by January 2024.
- Pre-tax charges of $23-31M in FY2023: $17-21M non-cash impairments, $2-4M cash severance/contract fees.
- Additional $4-6M capex for decoupling from Ingredient Solutions facility.
- Closure expected to reduce 2024 net sales but be accretive to consolidated gross margin percentage.
- Company cites structural market oversupply and higher local corn basis costs as key headwinds.