MGP Ingredients Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results


Full year consolidated sales increased 58.5% from prior year period

Full year operating income increased 133.0%

ATCHISON, Kan., Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq:MGPI), a leading provider of distilled spirits, branded spirits and specialty food ingredients, today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021.

2021 fourth quarter consolidated results compared to 2020 fourth quarter

  • Sales increased 65.3% to $166.8 million, as a result of sales growth in each of the reporting segments.
  • Gross profit increased 66.3% to $52.8 million, representing 31.6% of consolidated sales.
  • Operating income increased 191.6% to $45.3 million; adjusted operating income increased 70.5% to $29.0 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 67.5% to $34.5 million.
  • Fully diluted earnings per share ("EPS") increased to $1.40 per share from $0.69 per share; fully diluted adjusted EPS increased to $0.87 per share from $0.75 per share.

2021 full year consolidated results compared to 2020 full year

  • Sales increased 58.5% to $626.7 million, due to strong growth in each of the reporting segments.
  • Gross profit increased 101.4% to a record $199.0 million, representing 31.7% of consolidated sales, due to strong growth in each of the reporting segments.
  • Adjusted gross profit increased 103.9% to a record $201.5 million, representing 32.2% of consolidated sales.
  • Operating income increased 133.0% to $126.4 million; adjusted operating income increased 112.8% to $121.5 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 99.4% to $141.0 million.
  • Fully diluted EPS increased to $4.34 per share compared to $2.37 per share in 2020; fully diluted adjusted EPS increased to $4.24 per share from $2.51 per share.

“Our record performance this year demonstrated the strength of our business model and the value each of our segments bring to our global customer base and was bolstered by the synergistic effects of the Luxco acquisition,” said David Colo, president and CEO of MGP Ingredients. “New distillate and aged whiskey sales experienced another solid year which drove a 28.4% increase in premium beverage alcohol sales for the year. Specialty ingredients sales posted strong double-digit growth this year, resulting in a 16.1% increase in segment sales, and represents another record year for our Ingredient Solutions segment. Looking ahead to 2022, we will continue to build on our established track record of providing differentiated products and services to our customers. We remain confident in MGP’s ability to deliver sustainable, long-term growth.”

Distillery Products Segment
For the fourth quarter of 2021, Distillery Products segment sales increased 3.3% to $82.5 million, reflecting a 1.8% increase in sales of premium beverage alcohol, primarily due to higher new distillate American Whiskey and white goods sales. Gross profit increased to $26.9 million, or 32.6% of segment sales, compared to $26.0 million, or 32.5% of segment sales in the fourth quarter 2020.

For the full year 2021, Distillery Products segment sales increased 12.5% to $352.5 million, primarily due to higher aged whiskey and new distillate sales. Gross profit increased to $114.1 million, or 32.4% of segment sales, compared to $75.8 million, or 24.2% of segment sales in 2020.

“Strong consumer demand for our American Whiskey products continues to drive meaningful sales for premium beverage alcohol,” said Colo. “Our impressive gross profit results highlight the long-term value of our aging whiskey inventory and is augmented by our ability to create new relationships and develop partnerships with existing customers. We remain focused on being proactive to attract additional aged whiskey and new distillate customers across each customer type.”

Branded Spirits Segment
In the fourth quarter of 2021, sales for the Branded Spirits segment totaled $61.0 million, primarily due to the Luxco acquisition. Gross profit increased to $20.9 million, or 34.3% of segment sales.

For the full year 2021, Branded Spirits segment sales totaled $183.6 million. Gross profit increased to $62.6 million, or 34.1% of segment sales. Excluding the non-recurring impact of a purchase accounting adjustment related to the Luxco acquisition, gross margin totaled 35.5% for the year.

“Our strong Branded Spirits segment results for the quarter and year continued to benefit from the accelerated Luxco integration efforts by the organization,” commented Colo. “Growth in our American Whiskey and Tequila offerings contributed to the solid results for the quarter and year. We believe consumer demand for our expansive family of brands and spirits will continue to position us well for incremental growth.”

Ingredient Solutions Segment
For the fourth quarter of 2021, Ingredient Solutions segment sales increased 15.2% to $23.4 million. Gross profit totaled to $5.0 million, representing 21.2% of segment sales, compared to $5.3 million, or 26.3% of segment sales in the fourth quarter 2020.

For the full year 2021, Ingredient Solutions segment sales increased 16.1% to $90.7 million, driven by higher sales of specialty wheat starches and specialty wheat proteins. Gross profit increased to $22.2 million, or 24.5% of segment sales, compared to $20.8 million, or 26.7% of segment sales in the prior year period.

"Ingredient Solutions again finished the year with great momentum, as our specialty wheat starches and proteins business lines contributed to another strong quarter," Colo continued. "We remain pleased with our diverse customer base and ability to further optimize the product mix and channels to drive additional profitability."

Other
MGP experienced a fire at the Atchison facility during the fourth quarter 2020. During the quarter, the Company received a final settlement from its insurance carrier, $16.3 million of which was for the damaged dryer. The Company has completed construction of a replacement drying system, which became operational during the fourth quarter of 2021.

Corporate selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses for the fourth quarter 2021, inclusive of advertising and promotion expenses, increased to $23.8 million, primarily driven by the assumption of Luxco SG&A expenses, which were partially offset by lower incentive compensation expenses. For the full year 2021, corporate SG&A expenses, inclusive of advertising and promotion expenses, increased to $88.9 million due to the assumption of Luxco expenses and one-time acquisition related costs.

The corporate effective tax rate for the fourth quarter 2021 was 26.8% compared with 23.7% a year ago. The corporate effective tax rate for the full year 2021 was 25.0% compared with 23.3% in 2020.

Fully diluted EPS increased to $1.40 for the fourth quarter 2021, compared to $0.69 for the fourth quarter 2020. Fourth quarter 2021 fully diluted adjusted EPS increased to $0.87 per share from $0.75 per share, as compared to the prior year period. For the full year 2021, fully diluted EPS increased to $4.34, compared to $2.37 for the prior year period. Fully diluted adjusted EPS for the full year 2021 increased to $4.24 per share from $2.51 per share, as compared to the prior year period.

2022 Outlook
MGP is offering the following increased consolidated guidance for fiscal 2022:

  • Sales are projected to be in the range of $690 million to $715 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $150 million to $157 million.
  • Basic adjusted earnings per share are forecasted to be in the $4.15 to $4.35 range, with basic weighted average shares outstanding expected to be approximately 22.0 million at year end.
  • Fully diluted adjusted earnings per share are forecasted to be in the $3.95 to $4.10 range, with fully diluted weighted average shares outstanding expected to be approximately 24.1 million at year end.

Conclusion
"We are very pleased with the momentum we ended the fiscal year on and believe we are well positioned to execute and deliver against our long-term growth strategy in fiscal 2022," Colo continued. “As a result of the continued demand we have been experiencing in each of our three business segments, we recently announced expansionary projects totaling approximately $33 million over the next two years. We are committed to leveraging the strong foundation we’ve established over the years to position MGP for sustainable long-term growth,” concluded Colo.

Conference Call and Webcast Information
MGP Ingredients will host a conference call for analysts and institutional investors at 10 a.m. ET today to discuss these results and current business trends. The conference call and webcast will be available via:

Webcast: ir.mgpingredients.com on the Events & Presentations page
Conference Call: 844-308-6398 (domestic) or 412-717-9605 (international)

About MGP Ingredients, Inc.
MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI) is a leading producer of premium distilled spirits, branded spirits, and food ingredient solutions. Since 1941, we have combined our expertise and energy aimed at formulating excellence, bringing product ideas to life collaboratively with our customers.

As one of the largest distillers in the U.S., MGP’s offerings include bourbon and rye whiskeys, gins, and vodkas, which are created at the intersection of science and imagination, for customers of all sizes, from crafts to multinational brands. With U.S. distilleries in Kentucky, Indiana, Kansas, and Washington D.C., and bottling operations in Missouri, Ohio, and Northern Ireland, MGP has the infrastructure and expertise to create on any scale.

MGP’s branded spirits portfolio covers a wide spectrum of brands in every segment, including iconic brands from Luxco, which was founded in 1958 by the Lux Family. Luxco is a leading producer, supplier, importer and bottler of beverage alcohol products. Our branded spirits mission is to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of consumers, associates and business partners. Luxco’s award-winning spirits portfolio includes well-known brands from five distilleries: Bardstown, Kentucky-based Lux Row Distillers, home of Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Blood Oath, David Nicholson and Daviess County; Lebanon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery, maker of Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey and Bowling & Burch Gin; Jalisco, Mexico-based Destiladora González Lux, producer of 100% agave tequilas, El Mayor, Exotico and Dos Primos; MGP’s historic distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, where the George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey are produced; and the Washington, D.C.-based Green Hat Distillery, producer of the Green Hat family of gins. The innovative and high-quality brand portfolio also includes Everclear Grain Alcohol, Pearl Vodka, Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream, The Quiet Man Irish Whiskey and other well-recognized brands.

In addition, our Ingredient Solutions segment offers specialty proteins and starches that help customers harness the power of plants and provide a host of functional, nutritional and sensory benefits for a wide range of food products.

The transformation of American grain into something more is in the soul of our people, products, and history. We’re devoted to unlocking the creative potential of this extraordinary resource. For more information, visit mgpingredients.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to, statements about the expected effects on MGP Ingredients, Inc. ("the Company") of the recent acquisition of Luxco, Inc. and its affiliates ("Luxco"), anticipated earnings enhancements, synergies and other strategic options. Forward looking statements are usually identified by or are associated with such words as “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “hopeful,” “should,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “encouraged,” “opportunities,” “potential,” and/or the negatives or variations of these terms or similar terminology.

These forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, Company performance, and Company financial results and financial condition and are not guarantees of future performance. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include, among others: (i) the satisfaction of the conditions to closing the transaction to acquire Luxco in the anticipated timeframe or at all; (ii) the failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals related to the acquisition of Luxco; (iii) the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition of Luxco; (iv) the ability to successfully integrate the businesses; (v) disruption from the acquisition of Luxco making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships; (vi) significant transaction costs and unknown liabilities;(vii) litigation or regulatory actions related to the proposed acquisition of Luxco, and (viii) the financing of the acquisition of Luxco. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially include, among others, (i) disruptions in operations at our Atchison facility, our Indiana facility, or any Luxco facility, (ii) the availability and cost of grain and flour, and fluctuations in energy costs, (iii) the effectiveness of our grain purchasing program to mitigate our exposure to commodity price fluctuations, (iv) the effectiveness or execution of our strategic plan, (v) potential adverse effects to operations and our system of internal controls related to the loss of key management personnel, (vi) the competitive environment and related market conditions, (vii) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, (viii) the ability to effectively pass raw material price increases on to customers, (ix) our ability to maintain compliance with all applicable loan agreement covenants, (x) our ability to realize operating efficiencies, (xi) actions of governments, and (xii) consumer tastes and preferences. For further information on these and other risks and uncertainties that may affect our business, including risks specific to our Distillery Products and Ingredient Solutions segments, see Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to reporting financial information in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the company provides certain non-GAAP financial measures that are not in accordance with, or alternatives for, GAAP. In addition to the comparable GAAP measures, MGP has disclosed adjusted operating income, adjusted income before taxes, adjusted net income, adjusted MGP earnings, basic and diluted adjusted earnings per share, and adjusted EBITDA. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures should be reviewed in conjunction with operating income, income before taxes, net income, net income attributable to common shareholders and basic and diluted earnings per share computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for these GAAP measures. The non-GAAP adjustments referenced in the section entitled "Reconciliation of Selected GAAP Measures to Adjusted Non-GAAP Measures," take into account the impacts of items that are not necessarily ongoing in nature and/or predictive of the Company's operating trends. We believe that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors regarding the company's performance and overall results of operations. In addition, management uses these non-GAAP measures in conjunction with GAAP measures when evaluating the Company’s operating results compared to prior periods on a consistent basis, assessing financial trends and for forecasting purposes. Non-GAAP financial measures may not provide information that is directly comparable to other companies, even if similar terms are used to identify such measures. The attached schedules provide a full reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure.

For More Information
Investors & Analysts:
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646-475-2998 or investor.relations@mgpingredients.com 

Media:
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MGP INGREDIENTS, INC.
OPERATING INCOME ROLLFORWARD
(Dollars in thousands)

Operating income, quarter versus quarter Operating Income  Change 
Operating income for quarter ended December 31, 2020 $15,543    
Increase in gross profit - Branded Spirits segment  20,447  131.6 pp(a)
Increase in gross profit - Distillery Products segment  953  6.1 pp
Decrease in gross profit - Ingredient Solutions segment  (378) (2.4)pp
Increase in insurance recoveries  16,325  105.0 pp
Increase in Advertising and promotion expenses  (5,332) (34.3)pp
Increase in selling general and administrative expenses  (2,242) (14.4)pp
Operating income for quarter ended December 31, 2021 $45,316  191.6% 


Operating income, year versus year Operating Income  Change 
Operating income for year ended December 31, 2020 $54,241    
Increase in gross profit - Branded Spirits segment  60,457  111.5 pp(a)
Increase in gross profit - Distillery Products segment  38,333  70.7 pp
Increase in gross profit - Ingredient Solutions segment  1,369  2.5 pp
Increase in Insurance recoveries  16,325  30.1 pp
Increase in Advertising and promotion expenses  (13,386) (24.7)pp
Increase in SG&A expenses  (30,976) (57.1)pp
Operating income for year ended December 31, 2021 $126,363  133.0% 

(a) Percentage points (“pp”).


MGP INGREDIENTS, INC.
EARNINGS PER SHARE (“EPS”) ROLLFORWARD

Change in basic and diluted EPS, quarter versus quarter EPS Change 
Basic and diluted EPS for quarter ended December 31, 2020 $0.69    
Change in operations (a)  1.32  191.3 pp(b)
Change in income attributable to participating securities(c)  0.03  4.3 pp
Change in other income (expense), net (a)  (0.05) (7.2)pp
Change in interest expense(a)  (0.04) (5.8)pp
Change in weighted average shares outstanding(d)  (0.40) (58.0)pp
Tax: Change in effective tax rate  (0.08) (11.6)pp
Change in noncontrolling interest  (0.03) (4.3)pp
Basic EPS for quarter ended December 31, 2021  1.44  108.7% 
Conversion feature of Convertible Senior Notes  (0.04) (5.8)pp
Diluted EPS for quarter ended December 31, 2021 $1.40  102.9% 


Change in basic and diluted EPS, year versus year EPS Change 
Basic and diluted EPS for year ended December 31, 2020 $2.37    
Change in operating income(a)  3.24  136.7 pp(b)
Change in income attributable to participating securities(c)  0.03  1.3 pp
Change in interest expense(a)  (0.08) (3.4)pp
Change in other income (expense), net(a)  (0.08) (3.4)pp
Change in weighted average shares outstanding(d)  (0.98) (41.4)pp
Tax: Change in effective tax rate  (0.10) (4.2)pp
Change in noncontrolling interest  (0.03) (1.3)pp
Basic EPS for year ended December 31, 2021  4.37  84.4% 
Conversion feature of Convertible Senior Notes  (0.03) (1.3)pp
Diluted EPS for year ended December 31, 2021 $4.34  83.1% 

(a) Items are net of tax based on the effective tax rate for the base year (2020).
(b) Percentage points ("pp")
(c) Income attributable to participating securities changes primarily due to the awarding and vesting of the employee RSUs that receive dividend equivalent payments.
(d) Weighted average shares outstanding change primarily due to our repurchases of Common Stock, the vesting of employee RSUs, our purchase of vested RSUs from employees to pay withholding taxes, and the granting of Common Stock to directors. Additionally, during 2021, the weighted average shares outstanding was impacted by the issuance of shares as part of the Merger consideration.


MGP INGREDIENTS, INC.
SALES BY OPERATING SEGMENT
(Dollars in thousands)

 DISTILLERY PRODUCTS SALES
 Quarter Ended December 31, Quarter versus Quarter Sales Change Increase/(Decrease)
 2021 2020 $ Change % Change
Brown goods$32,474 $35,346 $(2,872) (8.1)%
White goods 19,769  15,951  3,818  23.9 
Premium beverage alcohol 52,243  51,297  946  1.8 
Industrial alcohol 15,732  16,650  (918) (5.5)
Food grade alcohol 67,975  67,947  28   
Fuel grade alcohol 4,054  1,660  2,394  144.2 
Distillers feed and related co-products 5,885  6,220  (335) (5.4)
Warehouse services 4,574  3,990  584  14.6 
Total Distillery Products$82,488 $79,817 $2,671  3.3%
        


 BRANDED SPIRITS SALES
 Quarter Ended December 31, Quarter versus Quarter Sales
Change Increase/(Decrease)
 2021 2020 $ Change % Change
Ultra premium$10,338 $723 $9,615 1,329.9%
Premium 6,971  91  6,880 7,560.4 
Mid 16,996    16,996 N/A 
Value 18,513    18,513 N/A 
Other 8,191  14  8,177 58,407.1 
Total Branded Spirits$61,009 $828 $60,181 7,268.2%


 INGREDIENT SOLUTIONS SALES
 Quarter Ended December 31, Quarter versus Quarter Sales
Change Increase / (Decrease)
 2021 2020 $ Change % Change
Specialty wheat starches$12,707 $10,693 $2,014  18.8%
Specialty wheat proteins 8,186  6,588  1,598  24.4 
Commodity wheat starches 2,442  2,383  59  2.5 
Commodity wheat proteins 15  606  (591) (97.5)
Total Ingredient Solutions$23,350 $20,270 $3,080  15.2%
        


MGP INGREDIENTS, INC.
SALES BY OPERATING SEGMENT
(Dollars in thousands)

 DISTILLERY PRODUCTS SALES
 Year Ended December 31, Year versus Year Sales
Change Increase/(Decrease)
 2021 2020 $ Change % Change
Brown goods$162,074 $121,384 $40,690  33.5%
White goods 75,818  63,873  11,945  18.7 
Premium beverage alcohol 237,892  185,257  52,635  28.4 
Industrial alcohol 62,628  80,682  (18,054) (22.4)
Food grade alcohol 300,520  265,939  34,581  13.0 
Fuel grade alcohol 14,916  5,630  9,286  164.9 
Distillers feed and related co-products 19,545  26,109  (6,564) (25.1)
Warehouse services 17,523  15,631  1,892  12.1 
Total Distillery Products$352,504 $313,309 $39,195  12.5%
        


 BRANDED SPIRITS SALES
 Year Ended December 31, Year versus Year Sales
Change Increase/(Decrease)
 2021 2020 $ Change % Change
Ultra premium$34,030 $3,772 $30,258 802.2%
Premium 19,663  334  19,329 5,787.1 
Mid 51,890    51,890 N/A 
Value 58,514    58,514 N/A 
Other 19,469  43  19,426 45,176.7 
Total Branded Spirits$183,566 $4,149 $179,417 4,324.3%
        


 INGREDIENT SOLUTIONS SALES
 Year Ended December 31, Year versus Year Sales
Change Increase/(Decrease)
 2021 2020 $ Change % Change
Specialty wheat starches$47,758 $41,631 $6,127  14.7%
Specialty wheat proteins 31,485  26,960  4,525  16.8 
Commodity wheat starches 10,014  7,630  2,384  31.2 
Commodity wheat proteins 1,393  1,842  (449) (24.4)
Total Ingredient Solutions$90,650 $78,063 $12,587  16.1%
        


MGP INGREDIENTS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands)

  Quarter Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
  2021 2020 2021 2020
Sales $166,847  $100,915  $626,720  $395,521 
Cost of sales  114,094   69,184   427,755   296,715 
Gross profit  52,753   31,731   198,965   98,806 
         
Advertising and promotion expense  6,210   878   16,098   2,712 
Selling, general and administrative  17,552   15,310   72,829   41,853 
Insurance Recoveries  (16,325)     (16,325)   
Operating income  45,316   15,543   126,363   54,241 
         
Interest expense, net  (1,329)  (566)  (4,037)  (2,267)
Other income (loss), net  (751)  275   (1,230)  627 
Income before income taxes  43,236   15,252   121,096   52,601 
         
Income tax expense  11,578   3,620   30,279   12,256 
Net income  31,658   11,632   90,817   40,345 
         
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  211      490    
Net income attributable to MGP Ingredients, Inc.  31,869   11,632   91,307   40,345 
         
Income attributable to participating securities  (236)  (75)  (712)  (261)
Net income used in earnings per share calculation $31,633  $11,557  $90,595  $40,084 
         
Weighted average common shares        
Basic  21,983,310   16,919,241   20,719,663   16,937,125 
Diluted  23,011,154   16,919,241   20,982,453   16,937,125 
         
Earnings per share        
Basic $1.44  $0.69  $4.37  $2.37 
Diluted $1.40  $0.69  $4.34  $2.37 
                 


MGP INGREDIENTS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands)

 December 31,
2021
 December 31,
2020
  December 31,
2021
 December 31,
2020
ASSETS    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   
Current Assets:    Current Liabilities:   
Cash and cash equivalents$21,568  $21,662  Current maturities of long-term debt$3,227 $1,600
Receivables, net 92,537   56,966  Accounts payable 53,712  30,273
Inventory 245,944   141,011  Federal and state excise taxes payable 6,992  107
Prepaid expenses 1,510   2,644  Income taxes payable   704
Refundable income taxes 5,539     Accrued expenses and other 24,869  20,645
Total Current Assets 367,098   222,283  Total Current Liabilities 88,800  53,329
         
Property, plant, and equipment 428,249   313,730  Other liabilities:   
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (220,963)  (181,738) Long-term debt, less current maturities 35,266  38,271
Property, Plant, and Equipment, net 207,286   131,992  Convertible senior notes 194,906  
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 9,671   5,151  Long-term operating lease liabilities 6,997  3,057
Investment in joint ventures 4,944     Other noncurrent liabilities 5,132  7,094
Intangible assets, net 218,838   890  Deferred income taxes 66,101  2,298
Goodwill 226,294   2,738  Total Liabilities 397,202  104,049
Other assets 7,336   3,521  Total equity 644,265  262,526
TOTAL ASSETS$1,041,467  $366,575  TOTAL LIABILITIES AND TOTAL EQUITY$1,041,467 $366,575


MGP INGREDIENTS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands)

  December 31,
  2021 2020
Cash Flows from Operating Activities    
Net income $90,817  $40,345 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization  19,092   12,961 
Gain on insurance recoveries  (16,325)   
Share-based compensation  5,555   3,002 
Equity Method investment loss  1,611    
Deferred income taxes, including change in valuation allowance  6,772   593 
Other, net  145   494 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition:    
Receivables, net  (6,031)  (16,173)
Inventory  (14,214)  (3,886)
Prepaid expenses  2,586   (748)
Income taxes payable (refundable)  (6,242)  1,750 
Accounts payable  5,301   1,817 
Accrued expenses and other  738   11,537 
Federal and state excise taxes payable  (1,467)  (34)
Other, net  (75)  1,597 
Net cash provided by operating activities  88,263   53,255 
     
Cash Flows from Investing Activities    
Additions to property, plant, and equipment  (47,389)  (19,701)
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired  (149,005)  (2,750)
Contributions to equity method investment  (1,470)   
Proceeds from property insurance recoveries  16,325    
Proceeds from sale of property and other     2,906 
Other, net  (1,080)  (102)
Net cash used in investing activities  (182,619)  (19,647)
     
Cash Flows from Financing Activities    
Payment of dividends and dividend equivalents  (10,017)  (8,188)
Purchase of treasury stock  (767)  (4,411)
Loan fees paid related to borrowings  (7,050)  (1,148)
Principal payments on long-term debt  (1,620)  (1,208)
Proceeds from credit agreement - revolver  242,300   54,700 
Payments on credit agreement - revolver  (242,300)  (55,000)
Proceeds from Convertible Senior Notes  201,250    
Payment on assumed debt as part of the Merger  (87,509)   
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  94,287   (15,255)
     
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  (25)   
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  (94)  18,353 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  21,662   3,309 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $21,568  $21,662 


MGP INGREDIENTS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF SELECTED GAAP MEASURES TO ADJUSTED NON-GAAP MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)

 Quarter Ended December 31, 2021
 Gross Profit Operating Income Income before Income Taxes Net Income MGP Earnings(a) Basic EPS Diluted EPS
Reported GAAP Results$52,753 $45,316  $43,236  $31,658  $31,633  $1.44  $1.40 
Adjusted to remove:             
Insurance recoveries(b)   (16,325)  (16,325)  (12,244)  (12,244)  (0.56)  (0.53)
Business acquisition costs(c)   5   5   5   5       
Adjusted Non-GAAP results$52,753 $28,996  $26,916  $19,419  $19,394  $0.88  $0.87 









 Quarter Ended December 31, 2020
 Gross Profit Operating Income Income before Income Taxes Net Income MGP Earnings(a) Basic and Diluted EPS
Reported GAAP Results 31,731 $15,543 $15,252 $11,632 $11,557 $0.69
Adjusted to remove:           
CEO transition costs (d)   542  542  188  188  0.01
Business acquisition costs (c)   919  919  919  919  0.05
Adjusted Non-GAAP results$31,731 $17,004 $16,713 $12,739 $12,664 $0.75


 Year Ended December 31, 2021
 Gross Profit Operating Income Income before Income Taxes Net Income MGP Earnings(a) Basic EPS Diluted EPS
Reported GAAP Results$198,965 $126,363  $121,096  $90,817  $90,595  $4.37  $4.34 
Adjusted to remove:             
Insurance recoveries(b)   (16,325)  (16,325)  (12,244)  (12,244)  (0.59)  (0.58)
Inventory step-up - Branded Spirits (e) 2,529  2,529   2,529   2,529   2,510   0.12   0.12 
Business acquisition costs(c)   8,927   8,927   7,529   7,467   0.36   0.36 
Adjusted Non-GAAP results$201,494 $121,494  $116,227  $88,631  $88,328  $4.26  $4.24 


  


 Year Ended December 31, 2020
 Gross Profit Operating Income Income before Income Taxes Net Income MGP Earnings(a) Basic and Diluted EPS
Reported GAAP Results$98,806 $54,241 $52,601 $40,345 $40,084 $2.37
Adjusted to remove:           
CEO transition costs (d)   1,932  1,932  1,467  1,467  0.09
Business acquisition costs (c)   919  919  919  919  0.05
Adjusted Non-GAAP results$98,806 $57,092 $55,452 $42,731 $42,470 $2.51


MGP INGREDIENTS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF SELECTED GAAP MEASURES TO ADJUSTED NON-GAAP MEASURES

(a)   MGP Earnings has been defined as "Net income used in earnings per share calculation"

(b)   The Insurance recovery costs are included in the Consolidated Statement of Income within the Insurance recoveries line item. During November 2020, we experienced a fire at the Atchison facility. The fire damaged certain equipment in the facility’s feed drying operations and caused a temporary loss of production time. This adjustment includes the legally binding commitment from our insurance carrier for final settlement for the replacement of the damaged dryer.

(c)   The Business acquisition costs are included in the Consolidated Statement of Income within the Selling, general and administrative line item. The adjustment includes transaction and integration costs associated with the merger with Luxco.

(d)   The CEO transition costs are included in the Consolidated Statement of Income within the Selling, general and administrative line item. The adjustment includes additional employee related costs in connection with the transition of CEOs.

(e)   The finished goods Inventory valuation step-up costs are included in the Consolidated Statement of Income within Cost of goods by the Branded Spirits segment. The adjustment includes the purchase accounting adjustment to value the acquired finished goods inventory at its estimated fair value.


MGP INGREDIENTS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(UNAUDITED) (in thousands)

 Quarter Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
 2021 2020 2021 2020
Net Income$31,658  $11,632 $90,817  $40,345
Interest expense 1,329   566  4,037   2,267
Income tax expense 11,578   3,620  30,279   12,256
Depreciation and amortization 5,424   3,343  19,092   12,961
Equity method investment 872     1,611   
Insurance recoveries (16,325)    (16,325)  
Inventory step-up - Branded Spirits      2,529   
Business acquisition costs 5   919  8,927   919
CEO transition costs    542     1,932
Adjusted EBITDA$34,541  $20,622 $140,967  $70,680

The non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA measure is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, equity method investment, insurance recoveries, inventory step-up, business acquisition costs and CEO transition costs. See section "reconciliation of selected GAAP measure to non-GAAP measures" for further details on each of these non-GAAP Items.


MGP INGREDIENTS, INC.
Purchase Accounting - Summary of Preliminary Fair Value Step Up
(UNAUDITED) (in thousands)

The Merger was accounted for as a business combination in accordance with Accounting Standard Codification 805 (“ASC 805”), Business Combinations, and as such, assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and consideration transferred were recorded at their estimated fair values on the acquisition date. The fair value of the assets and liabilities are based upon a preliminary assessment of fair value and may change as valuations for certain tangible assets, intangible assets and contingent liabilities are finalized and the associated income tax impacts are determined. The Company expects to finalize the purchase price allocation as soon as practicable, but no longer than one year from the acquisition date. The table below reflects the summary for Finished Goods inventory, Whiskey inventory, Property, plant and equipment, and Distributor relationships preliminary purchase price accounting step up to fair value, the related amortization period and the Income Statement caption within which the adjustment is included.

       Income Statement Impact
 Step Up Value Amortization Period Income Statement Caption Quarter Ended December 31, 2021  Year Ended
December 31, 2021
Finished Goods Inventory$2,529 3 months Cost of sales $ $2,529
Whiskey Inventory 1,065 10 years Cost of sales  27  81
Property, plant and equipment 7,340 various Cost of sales  487  1,534
Definite-lived intangible asset - Distributor relationships 41,400 20 years SG&A  516  1,552
Total Fair Value Step Up$52,334     $1,030 $5,696