General Mills adds Joan Bottarini to board and amends its bylaws
General Mills appointed Joan Bottarini, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, to its board of directors effective January 26, 2026, bringing the board to twelve directors. On the same date, the board amended and restated the company's bylaws, revising director nomination and shareholder proposal procedures and the majority voting provision. The changes affect how shareholders can nominate directors and submit proposals for annual meetings.
Key points
- Joan Bottarini was appointed effective January 26, 2026, and the board determined she is independent under NYSE standards.
- Bottarini joined the Audit and Compensation and Talent Committees; the board now has twelve directors.
- Bylaws were amended to revise director nomination and shareholder proposal procedures and to clarify when an election is deemed contested.
- The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.61 per share, payable May 1, 2026, to holders of record as of April 10, 2026.
The filing
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