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accession: "0001628280-24-041601"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "MGPI"
cik: "0000835011"
company_name: "MGP INGREDIENTS INC"
filed_at: "2024-09-30T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T01:00:47.787301+00:00"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# MGP Ingredients amends bylaws to address universal proxy rules, preferred stockholder consent, and board vacancies

## Summary
- Requires stockholders using Universal Proxy Rules to provide evidence of Rule 14a-19 compliance.
- Preferred stockholders can now act by majority written consent instead of unanimous consent.
- Removed requirement for confidential handling of proxy ballots from Board and officers, except in certain cases.
- Board granted authority to fill vacancies until next annual meeting, removing stockholder vote requirement.
- Amendments conform to Kansas corporate law and include various ministerial and procedural updates.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-24-041601
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: MGPI
- cik: 0000835011
- company_name: MGP INGREDIENTS INC
- filed_at: 2024-09-30T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 5.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/835011/000162828024041601/0001628280-24-041601-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/835011/000162828024041601/mgpi-20240926.htm

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