# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001056288
**File Stem:** 0001623632-25-001544
**Filing Date:** 2025-11
**Character Count:** 26016
**Document Hash:** 10fc1e2e48ff1e06d16d3fb7bb2d44ec
**Contains OCR:** False
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001623632-25-001544.hdr.sgml**: 20251105

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001623632-25-001544

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SCHEDULE 13G

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 5

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251105

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251105

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** MGP INGREDIENTS INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000835011
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** WHOLESALE-BEER, WINE & DISTILLED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES [5180]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 480531200
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** KS
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13G
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-40148
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251452360

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1300 MAIN ST
- **CITY:** ATCHISON
- **STATE:** KS
- **ZIP:** 66002
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 9133671480

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1300 MAIN STREET
- **CITY:** ATCHISON
- **STATE:** KS
- **ZIP:** 66002

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** MIDWEST GRAIN PRODUCTS INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** FEDERATED HERMES, INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001056288
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** INVESTMENT ADVICE [6282]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 251111467
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** PA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13G

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1001 LIBERTY AVENUE
- **CITY:** PITTSBURGH
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 15222
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 4122881900

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1001 LIBERTY AVENUE
- **CITY:** PITTSBURGH
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 15222

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** FEDERATED INVESTORS INC /PA/
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20200130

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** FEDERATED HERMES, INC.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20200130

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** FEDERATED INVESTORS INC /PA/
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19980219

## Ex-99

EXHIBIT 1

ITEM 3 CLASSIFICATION OF REPORTING PERSONS

Identity and Classification of Each Reporting Person

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;IDENTITY | &nbsp;&nbsp;CLASSIFICATION UNDER ITEM 3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Federated Hermes ETF Trust<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Investment company registered under Section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes MDT Series | &nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Investment company registered under Section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Investment Counseling | &nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Investment Adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated MDTA LLC | &nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Investment Adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;(g) parent Holding Company or control person, in accordance with Section 240.13d-1(b)(ii)(G) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;FII Holdings, Inc. | &nbsp;&nbsp;(g) parent Holding Company or control person, in accordance with Section 240.13d-1(b)(ii)(G) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;(g) parent Holding Company or control person, in accordance with Section 240.13d-1(b)(ii)(G) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Thomas R. Donahue | &nbsp;&nbsp;(g) parent Holding Company or control person, in accordance with Section 240.13d-1(b)(ii)(G) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Ann C. Donahue | &nbsp;&nbsp;(g) parent Holding Company or control person, in accordance with Section 240.13d-1(b)(ii)(G) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;J. Christopher Donahue | &nbsp;&nbsp;(g) parent Holding Company or control person, in accordance with Section 240.13d-1(b)(ii)(G) |

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Federated Hermes, Inc. (the "Parent") is filing this schedule 13G because it is the parent holding company of Federated Investment Counseling and Federated MDTA LLC (the "Investment Advisers"), which acts as investment adviser to registered investment companies and separate accounts that own shares of common stock in MGP Ingredients, Inc. (the "Reported Securities"). The Investment Advisers are wholly owned subsidiaries of FII Holdings, Inc., which is wholly owned subsidiary of Federated Hermes, Inc., the Parent. All of the Parent's outstanding voting stock is held in the Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust (the "Trust") for which Thomas R. Donahue, Ann C. Donahue and J. Christopher Donahue act as trustees (collectively, the "Trustees"). The Trustees have joined in filing this Schedule 13G because of the collective voting control that they exercise over the Parent. In accordance with Rule 13d-4 under the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, the Parent, the Trust, and each of the Trustees declare that this statement should not be construed as an admission that they are the beneficial owners of the Reported Securities, and the Parent, the Trust, and each of the Trustees expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of the Reported Securities.

## Ex-99

EXHIBIT 2

AGREEMENT FOR JOINT FILING OF

SCHEDULE 13G

The following parties hereby agree to file jointly the statement on Schedule 13G to which this Agreement is attached and any amendments thereto which may be deemed necessary pursuant to Regulation 13D-G under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Federated Hermes, Inc. as parent holding company of the investment advisers to registered investment companies that beneficially own the securities.

Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust, as holder of all the voting shares of Federated Hermes, Inc.

Thomas R. Donahue, individually and as Trustee

Ann C. Donahue, individually and as Trustee

J. Christopher Donahue, individually and as Trustee

It is understood and agreed that each of the parties hereto is responsible for the timely filing of such statement any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such party contained therein, but such party is not responsible for the completeness or accuracy of information concerning the other parties unless such party knows or has reason to believe that such information is incomplete or inaccurate.

It is understood and agreed that the joint filing of Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that the reporting persons named herein constitute a group for purposes of Regulation 13D-G of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is a joint venture for purposes of the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Date: November 5, 2025

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Reporting Person/Group Name: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federated Hermes, Inc. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By (Signature) | &nbsp;&nbsp;/s/J. Christopher Donahue |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name/Title: | &nbsp;&nbsp;J. Christopher Donahue, as President of Federated Hermes, Inc. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Reporting Person/Group Name: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By (Signature) | &nbsp;&nbsp;/s/Thomas R. Donahue |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name/Title | &nbsp;&nbsp;Thomas R. Donahue, as Trustee of Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By (Signature) | &nbsp;&nbsp;/s/Ann C. Donahue |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name/Title | &nbsp;&nbsp;Ann C. Donahue, as Trustee of Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By (Signature) | &nbsp;&nbsp;/s/J. Christopher Donahue |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name/Title | &nbsp;&nbsp;J. Christopher Donahue, as Trustee of Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust. |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Reporting Person/Group Name: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Thomas R. Donahue |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By (Signature) | &nbsp;&nbsp;/s/Thomas R. Donahue |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name/Title | &nbsp;&nbsp;Thomas R. Donahue |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Reporting Person/Group Name: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Ann C. Donahue |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By (Signature) | &nbsp;&nbsp;/s/Ann C. Donahue |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name/Title | &nbsp;&nbsp;Ann C. Donahue |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Reporting Person/Group Name: | &nbsp;&nbsp;J. Christopher Donahue |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;By (Signature) | &nbsp;&nbsp;/s/J. Christopher Donahue |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Name/Title | &nbsp;&nbsp;J. Christopher Donahue |

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1. The number of shares indicated represent shares beneficially owned by registered investment companies and separate accounts advised by subsidiaries of Federated Hermes, Inc. that have been delegated the power to direct investment and power to vote the securities by the registered investment companies' board of trustees or directors and by the separate accounts' principals. All of the voting securities of Federated Hermes, Inc. are held in the Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust ("Trust"), the trustees of which are Thomas R. Donahue, Ann C. Donahue and J. Christopher Donahue ("Trustees"). In accordance with Rule 13d-4 under the 1934 Act, the Trust, Trustees, and parent holding company declare that the filing of this statement should not be construed as an admission that any of the investment advisers, parent holding company, Trust, and Trustees are beneficial owners (for the purposes of Sections 13(d) and/or 13(g) of the Act) of any securities covered by this statement, and such advisers, parent holding company, Trust, and Trustees expressly disclaim that they are the beneficial owners of such securities.

## Ex-99

EXHIBIT "3"

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints J. Christopher Donahue their true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution for them and in their names, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign and any and all Schedule 13Ds and/or Schedule 13Gs, and any amendments thereto, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 13D-G of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, by means of the Securities and Exchange Commission's electronic disclosure system known as EDGAR; and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent, full power and authority to sign and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as each of them might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or their or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.

SIGNATURES

<u>/s/ Thomas R. Donahue</u>

Thomas R. Donahue

TITLE OR CAPACITY

Individually and as Trustee of the Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust

Sworn to and subscribed before me this <u>31<sup>st</sup></u> day of <u>March,</u> 2017.

<u>/s/ Melissa Lamparski Bamonte</u>

Notary Public

Print Name: <u>Melissa Lamparski Bamonte</u>

My Commission Expires: <u>February 4, 2018</u>

(Notary Stamp)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Notarial Seal

Melissa Lamparski Bamonte, Notary Public

City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County

My commission expires February 4, 2018

Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries

## Ex-99

EXHIBIT "3"

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints J. Christopher Donahue their true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution for them and in their names, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign and any and all Schedule 13Ds and/or Schedule 13Gs, and any amendments thereto, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 13D-G of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, by means of the Securities and Exchange Commission's electronic disclosure system known as EDGAR; and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent, full power and authority to sign and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as each of them might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or their or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.

SIGNATURES

<u>/s/ Ann C. Donahue</u>

Ann C. Donahue

TITLE OR CAPACITY

Individually and as Trustee of the Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust

Sworn to and subscribed before me this <u>10<sup>th</sup></u> day of <u>January,</u> 2023.

<u>/s/ Deanna L. Marley</u>

Notary Public

Print Name: <u>Deanna L. Marley</u>

My Commission Expires: <u>June 14, 2024</u>

(Notary Stamp)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Notary Seal

Deanna L. Marley, Notary Public

Allegheny County

My commission expires June 14, 2024

Commission number 1102414

Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries

### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## SCHEDULE 13G

### Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

**Issuer:** MGP INGREDIENTS INC

**Title of Class of Securities:** COMMON STOCK

**CUSIP Number:** 55303J106

**Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement:** 10/31/2025

**Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:**

- [x] Rule 13d-1(b)

- [ ] Rule 13d-1(c)

- [ ] Rule 13d-1(d)

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| 1. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>Federated Hermes, Inc. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>Federated Hermes, Inc. |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
| 3. | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only |
| 4. | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>PA | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>PA |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 5. | Sole Voting Power<br>1101767.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 6. | Shared Voting Power<br>0.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 7. | Sole Dispositive Power<br>1101767.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 8. | Shared Dispositive Power<br>0.00 |
| 9. | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>1101767.00 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>1101767.00 |
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] |
| 11. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>5.17% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>5.17% |
| 12. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>HC | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>HC |

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| 1. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust | Names of Reporting Persons<br>Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
| 3. | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only |
| 4. | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>PA | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>PA |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 5. | Sole Voting Power<br>1101767.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 6. | Shared Voting Power<br>0.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 7. | Sole Dispositive Power<br>1101767.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 8. | Shared Dispositive Power<br>0.00 |
| 9. | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>1101767.00 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>1101767.00 |
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] |
| 11. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>5.17% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>5.17% |
| 12. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>OO | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>OO |

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| 1. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>Thomas R. Donahue | Names of Reporting Persons<br>Thomas R. Donahue |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
| 3. | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only |
| 4. | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>X1 | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>X1 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 5. | Sole Voting Power<br>0.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 6. | Shared Voting Power<br>1101767.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 7. | Sole Dispositive Power<br>0.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 8. | Shared Dispositive Power<br>1101767.00 |
| 9. | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>1101767.00 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>1101767.00 |
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] |
| 11. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>5.17% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>5.17% |
| 12. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>IN | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>IN |

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| 1. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>Ann C. Donahue | Names of Reporting Persons<br>Ann C. Donahue |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
| 3. | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only |
| 4. | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>X1 | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>X1 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 5. | Sole Voting Power<br>0.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 6. | Shared Voting Power<br>1101767.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 7. | Sole Dispositive Power<br>0.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 8. | Shared Dispositive Power<br>1101767.00 |
| 9. | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>1101767.00 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>1101767.00 |
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] |
| 11. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>5.17% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>5.17% |
| 12. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>IN | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>IN |

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| 1. | Names of Reporting Persons<br>J. Christopher Donahue | Names of Reporting Persons<br>J. Christopher Donahue |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| 2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>(a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
| 3. | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only |
| 4. | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>X1 | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>X1 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 5. | Sole Voting Power<br>0.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 6. | Shared Voting Power<br>1101767.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 7. | Sole Dispositive Power<br>0.00 |
| Number of<br>Shares<br>Beneficially<br>Owned by<br>Each<br>Reporting<br>Person<br>With | 8. | Shared Dispositive Power<br>1101767.00 |
| 9. | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>1101767.00 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br>1101767.00 |
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) [ ] |
| 11. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>5.17% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>5.17% |
| 12. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>IN | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>IN |

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**Item 1(a). Name of Issuer:**
MGP INGREDIENTS INC

**Item 1(b). Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:**
1300 Main Street, Atchison, KS 66002

**Item 2(a). Name of Person Filing:**
Federated Hermes, Inc.

**Item 2(b). Address of Principal Business Office:**
1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA  15222-3779

**Item 2(c). Citizenship:**
Pennsylvania

**Item 2(d). Title of Class of Securities:**
COMMON STOCK

**Item 2(e). CUSIP Number:**
55303J106

**Item 3. If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:**

(a) [ ] Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o).

(b) [ ] Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

(c) [ ] Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

(d) [ ] Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8).

(e) [ ] An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);

(f) [ ] An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);

(g) [x] A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);

(h) [ ] A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);

(i) [ ] A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);

(j) [ ] A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), if filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:

(k) [ ] Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).

**Item 4. Ownership:**

**(a) Amount beneficially owned:**

1,101,767

**(b) Percent of class:**

5.17

**(c) Number of shares as to which the person has:**

**(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:**

1,101,767

**(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:**

0

**(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:**

1,101,767

**(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:**

0

**Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.**

[x] If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following.

**Item 6. Ownership of More than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.**

Not Applicable

**Item 7. Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary**

See Exhibit "1" Attached

**Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group**

Not Applicable

**Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group**

Not Applicable

**Item 10. Certification:**

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

### SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Federated Hermes, Inc.**

**Date:** 11/05/2025

**By:** /s/J. Christopher Donahue

**Name & Title:** J. Christopher Donahue, as President of Federated Hermes, Inc.

**Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust**

**Date:** 11/05/2025

**By:** /s/Thomas R. Donahue

**Name & Title:** Thomas R. Donahue, as Trustee of Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust.

**Thomas R. Donahue**

**Date:** 11/05/2025

**By:** /s/Thomas R. Donahue

**Name & Title:** Thomas R. Donahue

**Ann C. Donahue**

**Date:** 11/05/2025

**By:** /s/Ann C. Donahue

**Name & Title:** Ann C. Donahue

**J. Christopher Donahue**

**Date:** 11/05/2025

**By:** /s/J. Christopher Donahue

**Name & Title:** J. Christopher Donahue