MGP Ingredients, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 in Kansas, continuing a business originally founded by Cloud L. Cray, Sr. in Atchison, Kansas in 1941. As used herein, the terms “MGP,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” “us,” and words of similar import, refer to MGP Ingredients, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries unless the context otherwise indicates. In this Annual Report on Form 10-K (this “Report”), for any references to Note 1 through Note 16 refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8. AVAILABLE INFORMATION We make available through our website (www.mgpingredients.com) under “Investors,” free of charge, our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, special reports, other information, and amendments to those reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file or furnish such material with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The SEC maintains an internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, including the Company. The address of the SEC site is http://www.sec.gov.