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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On May 5, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of General Mills, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Dana M. McNabb Chief Operating Officer of the Company effective June 1, 2026. The Board also elected Ms. McNabb to the Company’s Board effective June 1, 2026. A copy of the press release issued by the Company is furnished with this report as Exhibit…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On May 4, 2026, after more than twenty years of service, Steve Odland informed the Company that he has decided not to stand for reelection to the Board of Directors at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in September. Mr. Odland will continue to serve as a director though the remainder of his current term. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the re…

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On January 26, 2026, Joan L. Bottarini was appointed to the Board of Directors of General Mills, Inc. (the “Company”). The Board has determined that Ms. Bottarini qualifies as an independent director in accordance with the New York Stock Exchange Listing Standards. Ms. Bottarini was appointed to the Audit and Compensation and Talent Committees of t…

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities. On September 25, 2025, General Mills, Inc. approved a multi-year organizational initiative to increase the competitiveness of our supply chain. To consolidate capacity, improve our cost structure, and support this initiative, we approved (i) the closure of our North America Foodservice pizza crust manufacturing facility in St. Charles, Missouri, (ii) the closure of two of our North America Pet manufacturing facilities in Joplin, Missouri that…

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities. On May 20, 2025, General Mills, Inc. (the “Company”) approved a multi-year global transformation initiative intended to drive increased productivity by enhancing end-to-end business processes, enabled by targeted organizational actions. The Company anticipates that the series of actions related to the transformation initiative will be substantially completed by the end of fiscal 2028 and will result in total charges of approximately $130 mill…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On May 19, 2025, General Mills, Inc. announced the appointment of Dana M. McNabb as Group President, North America Retail and North America Pet, effective June 1, 2025. A copy of the press release announcing Ms. McNabb’s appointment is filed as Exhibit 99 hereto.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On March 5, 2025, General Mills, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Jonathan J. Nudi, Group President, North America Pet, International, and North America Foodservice, will retire from the Company effective June 30, 2025. A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Nudi’s retirement is filed as Exhibit 99 hereto.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On January 30, 2025, C. Kim Goodwin informed the Company that she has decided not to stand for reelection to the Board of Directors at the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in September. Ms. Goodwin will continue to serve through the remainder of her current term.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

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Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. On October 9, 2024, the Company entered into a five-year credit facility with an initial aggregate revolving commitment of $2.7 billion. The terms and conditions of the credit facility are set forth in the Five-Year Credit Agreement, dated as of October 9, 2024 (the “Credit Agreement”), among the Company, the several financial institutions from time-to-time party to the agreement…

Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement. On October 9, 2024, General Mills, Inc. (the “Company”) terminated its Five-Year Credit Agreement, dated as of dated as of April 12, 2021, as amended, among the Company, the several financial institutions from time to time party to the agreement, and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent. The agreement was terminated in connection with the execution of the credit facility identified in

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On May 8, 2024, R. Kerry Clark informed the Company that he has decided not to stand for reelection to the Board of Directors at the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in September. Mr. Clark will continue to serve through the remainder of his current term.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On February 7, 2024, General Mills, Inc. announced certain changes to its senior leadership team. These changes include additional responsibilities for Jonathan J. Nudi, who will now also oversee the company’s North America Foodservice business. Effective February 16, 2024, Mr. Nudi will serve as Group President, Pet, International, and North Ameri…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On January 29, 2024, Benno O. Dorer and John G. Morikis were appointed to the Board of Directors of General Mills, Inc. (the “Company”). The Board has determined that Mr. Dorer and Mr. Morikis qualify as independent directors in accordance with the New York Stock Exchange Listing Standards. Mr. Dorer was appointed to the Audit and Corporate Governa…

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On December 6, 2023, General Mills, Inc. announced certain changes to its senior leadership team. These changes include Jonathan J. Nudi being appointed to a new role as Group President, Pet and International, effective January 1, 2024. Dana M. McNabb has been appointed to succeed Mr. Nudi as Group President, North America Retail, effective January…