GENERAL MILLS INC 8-K

What Happened
General Mills, Inc. filed an 8-K reporting that on January 26, 2026 the company appointed Joan L. Bottarini to its Board of Directors and amended and restated its By‑Laws. The Board has determined Ms. Bottarini is an independent director and appointed her to the Audit and Compensation and Talent Committees. The Board size is now twelve directors.

Key Details

• Appointment date: January 26, 2026; Board size increased to 12 directors.
• Committee assignments: Audit Committee; Compensation and Talent Committee.
• Director compensation: Ms. Bottarini will receive standard director pay, including a grant of restricted stock units with a grant‑date fair value of approximately $180,000 at her first Board meeting.
• By‑Laws amended and restated (effective January 26, 2026) to revise director nomination procedures and related disclosure requirements, clarify when an election is deemed contested under the majority voting provision, and implement administrative and conforming updates.

Why It Matters
These changes affect company governance: adding an independent director and updating committee composition can influence board oversight of financial reporting and executive pay. The By‑Laws revisions change the rules for how directors are nominated and clarify contested election criteria—items that impact shareholder nomination rights and the mechanics of director elections. The full text of the amended By‑Laws and a company press release are included in the 8‑K for investors who want complete details.