General Mills approves transformation plan with about $130 million in total charges
General Mills approved a multi-year global transformation initiative on May 20, 2025, aimed at raising productivity through end-to-end process changes and targeted organizational actions. The company expects total charges of about $130 million through fiscal 2028, of which about $120 million will be cash, with about $70 million recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, mainly for severance.
Key points
- Total anticipated charges of approximately $130 million, of which approximately $120 million is cash
- About $70 million expected to be recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, primarily severance
- Actions expected to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal 2028
- Company says actual costs and timing may differ and additional charges are possible
The filing
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