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Bunge Global (NYSE: BG) holders back higher dividends and board slate

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Bunge Global SA reported results of its 2026 Annual General Meeting, where shareholders approved all management proposals, including the 2025 Swiss statutory financial statements and the appropriation of 2025 earnings. Shareholders also discharged the Board and Executive Management Team from liability for activities during 2025.

They approved a total cash dividend of $2.88 per share, to be paid in four quarterly installments of $0.72 per share, an increase of $0.02 per share from the prior year. The meeting also reaffirmed the Board’s composition and leadership, reelecting 12 directors, confirming Mark Zenuk as Chair, approving executive and Board compensation limits, and reappointing the company’s auditors.

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Bunge’s AGM confirms governance status quo and slightly higher dividends.

Shareholders of Bunge Global SA approved all agenda items at the 2026 annual meeting, including 2025 Swiss statutory financial statements and the use of 2025 earnings. This signals broad support for the company’s reporting, capital allocation, and oversight structures as presented.

The total dividend of $2.88 per share, paid in four quarterly installments of $0.72, represents a modest increase of $0.02 per share versus the prior year. Shareholders also reapproved maximum aggregate compensation for the Board and Executive Management Team for the period through the 2027 meeting, as well as advisory votes on U.S. and Swiss compensation reports.

All 12 directors were reelected, with Mark Zenuk confirmed again as Chair of the Board and the Human Resources and Compensation Committee members retained. Shareholders further endorsed the Swiss Statutory Non-Financial Matter Report and reappointed the auditors, indicating continuity across financial reporting, sustainability disclosures, and governance practices based on the information provided.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Total dividend per share $2.88 per share Approved at 2026 AGM, paid in four installments
Quarterly dividend $0.72 per share Payments in FY 2026 and Q1 2027
Dividend increase $0.02 per share Increase versus prior year total dividend per share
Vote for financial statements 171,395,342 votes for Approval of 2025 Swiss statutory financial statements
Say-on-pay advisory vote 163,283,955 votes for Named Executive Officers compensation under U.S. rules
Non-financial report support 169,722,306 votes for Swiss Statutory Non-Financial Matter Report
Auditor appointment 160,308,430 votes for Independent and statutory auditors for U.S. and Swiss law
Swiss statutory consolidated financial statements financial
"approved the Swiss statutory consolidated financial statements and Swiss standalone statutory financial statements of the Company"
reserve from capital contributions financial
"cash dividend in the aggregate amount of U.S. $2.88 per outstanding share out of the Company's reserve from capital contributions"
Named Executive Officers compensation financial
"passed an advisory vote to approve the Named Executive Officers compensation under U.S. securities law requirements"
Swiss Compensation Report financial
"passed an advisory vote on the Swiss Compensation Report"
Swiss Statutory Non-Financial Matter Report financial
"passed an advisory vote on the Swiss Statutory Non-Financial Matter Report"
Swiss Statutory Independent Voting Representative regulatory
"The shareholders elected the Swiss Statutory Independent Voting Representative"
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
___________________________________
FORM 8-K
___________________________________
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

May 20, 2026
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
___________________________________
BUNGE GLOBAL SA
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
___________________________________
Switzerland
(State of Incorporation)
000-56607
(Commission File Number)
98-1743397
(IRS Employer Identification Number)
Route de Florissant 13,
1206 Geneva, Switzerland
N.A
(Address of registered office and principal executive office)
(Zip Code)
1391 Timberlake Manor Parkway
Chesterfield, MO
 63017
(Address of corporate headquarters )
(Zip Code)
(314) 292-2000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
Registered Shares, $0.01 par value per share
BG
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company    ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐


5.07 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
At the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Bunge Global SA (the "Company") held on May 20, 2026 (the "AGM"), the Company's shareholders voted on the proposals set forth below, each of which is described in the Company's proxy statement for the 2026 AGM:
1.The shareholders approved the Swiss statutory consolidated financial statements and Swiss standalone statutory financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2025. The tabulation of votes on this matter was as follows:
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstentions
171,395,342
307,890
196,085
2.    The shareholders approved the appropriation of the available earnings for fiscal year 2025. The tabulation of votes on this matter was as follows:
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstentions
171,799,489
42,298
57,530
3.    The shareholders approved a cash dividend in the aggregate amount of U.S. $2.88 per outstanding share out of the Company's reserve from capital contributions in four equal installments. The tabulation of votes on this matter was as follows:
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstentions
171,819,584
34,587
45,146
4.    The shareholders approved the discharge of the members of the Board and the Executive Management Team from liability for activities during fiscal year 2025. The tabulation of votes on this matter was as follows:
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstentions
Broker Non-Votes
164,200,220
1,446,173
1,057,912
5,195,012
5.    The shareholders elected the following 12 individuals listed below as directors, each for a term extending until completion of the 2027 annual general meeting. The tabulation of votes with respect to the reelection of the directors below was as follows:
Nominee
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstentions
Broker Non-Votes
5a.
Eliane Aleixo Lustosa de Andrade
165,621,710
1,006,220
76,375
5,195,012
5b.
Carol Browner
158,368,349
8,258,978
76,978
5,195,012
5c.
Gregory Heckman
166,217,927
426,143
60,235
5,195,012
5d.
Adrian Isman
165,256,608
1,380,901
66,796
5,195,012
5e.
Anne Jensen
166,537,587
93,469
73,249
5,195,012
5f.
Linda Jojo
165,440,013
1,187,070
77,222
5,195,012
5g.
Christopher Mahoney
166,451,243
174,480
78,582
5,195,012
5h.
Monica McGurk
166,239,086
400,804
64,415
5,195,012
5i.
Kenneth Simril
161,103,809
5,526,866
73,630
5,195,012
5j.
Markus Walt
148,564,760
18,065,303
74,242
5,195,012
5k.
Henry “Jay” Winship
165,282,174
1,346,177
75,954
5,195,012
5l.
Mark Zenuk
154,156,154
11,627,766
920,385
5,195,012


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6.    The shareholders reelected Mark Zenuk as the Chair of the Board. The tabulation of votes with respect to the reelection of the Chair of the Board was as follows:
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstentions
Broker Non-Votes
152,835,402
12,866,318
1,002,585
5,195,012
7.    The shareholders reelected each of the four members of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee. The tabulation of votes with respect to the reelection of the four members of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee was as follows:
Nominee
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstentions
Broker Non-Votes
7a.
Monica McGurk
166,228,208
411,750
64,347
5,195,012
7b.
Kenneth Simril
165,502,943
1,136,156
65,206
5,195,012
7c.
Markus Walt
148,457,149
18,178,573
68,583
5,195,012
7d.
Henry “Jay” Winship
165,809,633
826,445
68,227
5,195,012
8.    The shareholders passed an advisory vote to approve the Named Executive Officers compensation under U.S. securities law requirements. The tabulation of votes with respect to this matter was as follows:
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstentions
Broker Non-Votes
163,283,955
3,231,095
189,255
5,195,012
9a.    The shareholders approved the maximum aggregate compensation of the Board for the period between the 2026 annual general meeting and the 2027 annual general meeting. The tabulation of votes with respect to this matter was as follows:
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstentions
Broker Non-Votes
166,160,353
286,031
257,921
5,195,012
9b.    The shareholders approved the maximum aggregate compensation of the Executive Management Team for the fiscal year 2027. The tabulation of votes with respect to this matter was as follows:
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstentions
Broker Non-Votes
164,995,366
1,448,887
260,052
5,195,012
9c.    The shareholders passed an advisory vote on the Swiss Compensation Report. The tabulation of votes with respect to this matter was as follows:
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstentions
Broker Non-Votes
163,961,052
2,529,806
213,447
5,195,012
10.    The shareholders passed an advisory vote on the Swiss Statutory Non-Financial Matter Report. The tabulation of votes with respect to this matter was as follows:
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstentions
169,722,306
1,930,435
246,576
11.    The shareholders elected the Swiss Statutory Independent Voting Representative. The tabulation of votes with respect to this matter was as follows:
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstentions
171,728,532
55,202
115,583

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12.    The shareholders approved the appointment of the independent auditor for U.S. securities law requirements and reelected the statutory auditor for Swiss law requirements. The tabulation of votes with respect to this matter was as follows:
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstentions
160,308,430
11,502,297
88,590

Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d):     Exhibits.

Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press Release, dated May 20, 2026
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)


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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 22, 2026


BUNGE GLOBAL SA
By:
/s/ Lisa Ware-Alexander
Name:
Lisa Ware-Alexander
Title:
Secretary

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Media Contact:
Bunge News Bureau
636-359-0797
news@bunge.com
Investor Contact:

Mark Haden
Bunge
mark.haden@bunge.com

Bunge Announces Approval of Increased Quarterly Dividends
at 2026 Annual General Meeting


St. Louis, MO – May 20, 2026 – Shareholders of Bunge Global SA (NYSE: BG) approved a cash dividend in the amount of $2.88 per share, payable in four equal installments of $0.72, at the Company’s 2026 Annual General Meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland, today (“AGM”). The quarterly dividends, which represent an increase of $0.02 per share from last year, will be paid as indicated below:

Bunge Quarter, Fiscal YearPayment DateRecord DateAmount
2nd Quarter, Fiscal Year 2026
June 1, 2026May 22, 2026$0.72
3rd Quarter, Fiscal Year 2026
September 1, 2026August 18, 2026$0.72
4th Quarter, Fiscal Year 2026
December 1, 2026November 17, 2026$0.72
1st Quarter, Fiscal Year 2027
March 2, 2027February 16, 2027$0.72

About Bunge
At Bunge our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed, and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland, and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Website Information
We routinely post important information for investors on our website, www.bunge.com, in the "Investor Center" section. We may use this website as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Investors section of our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.

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FAQ

What dividend did Bunge Global (BG) shareholders approve at the 2026 AGM?

Shareholders approved a total cash dividend of $2.88 per share, paid from reserves from capital contributions. It will be distributed in four equal quarterly installments of $0.72 per share, representing an increase of $0.02 per share from the prior year’s level.

When will Bunge Global (BG) pay the approved quarterly dividends?

The company scheduled four payments of $0.72 per share on June 1, 2026, September 1, 2026, December 1, 2026, and March 2, 2027. Record dates are May 22, August 18, November 17, 2026, and February 16, 2027, respectively.

Which key governance items did Bunge Global (BG) shareholders approve?

Shareholders approved the 2025 Swiss statutory consolidated and standalone financial statements, appropriated 2025 earnings, and discharged the Board and Executive Management Team from 2025 liability. They also reelected 12 directors, confirmed Mark Zenuk as Board Chair, and reappointed auditors for U.S. and Swiss law requirements.

How did Bunge Global (BG) shareholders vote on executive compensation items?

Shareholders passed an advisory vote approving Named Executive Officers’ compensation under U.S. rules, with 163,283,955 votes for and 3,231,095 against. They also approved maximum aggregate compensation for the Board and Executive Management Team for the relevant periods and backed the Swiss Compensation Report.

What non-financial and Swiss-specific reports did Bunge Global (BG) shareholders support?

Shareholders approved an advisory vote on the Swiss Statutory Non-Financial Matter Report, with 169,722,306 votes for. They also elected the Swiss Statutory Independent Voting Representative and confirmed the statutory auditor for Swiss law, reinforcing Swiss governance and reporting frameworks.

Did Bunge Global (BG) shareholders reelect the Human Resources and Compensation Committee?

Yes. Shareholders reelected all four members—Monica McGurk, Kenneth Simril, Markus Walt, and Henry “Jay” Winship. Each received strong majority support, maintaining continuity in oversight of executive pay and human capital policies within the Board’s committee structure.

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