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Bunge Global sets 2027 controller, CAO change

Bunge Global SA plans an orderly transition as its long-time Controller and Chief Accounting Officer retires and an internal finance leader steps into the role in 2027.

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Bunge Global SA (BG) reported a planned leadership transition in its finance organization. Matt Simmons informed the company that he intends to retire as Controller and Chief Accounting Officer effective March 31, 2027, and he is expected to remain through a transition period to support an orderly handover. The company stated that his retirement is not due to any disagreement regarding accounting, financial reporting, operations, policies or practices.

Richard James, age 45, will become Controller and Chief Accounting Officer effective April 1, 2027. He has held roles of increasing responsibility at Bunge for over fourteen years, including Vice President, Finance Integration and Transformation since December 2022 and prior positions as Corporate Controller, regional Controller for Europe and Asia, and Director of Global Internal Audit. His background includes experience at Ernst & Young and Arnold Hill & Co. LLP, and he holds a biology degree, an MBA, and multiple accounting and audit certifications.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Retirement effective date March 31, 2027 Planned retirement date of Matt Simmons as Controller and CAO
Successor effective date April 1, 2027 Start date for Richard James as Controller and CAO
Incoming CAO age 45 years Age of Richard James at the time of disclosure
Tenure at Bunge Over 14 years Length of service of Richard James at Bunge
Recent role start December 2022 Start of Richard James’ role as Vice President, Finance Integration and Transformation
Chief Accounting Officer financial
"retire as the Company’s Controller and Chief Accounting Officer"
A chief accounting officer is a senior executive responsible for overseeing a company's financial records and ensuring all accounting practices are accurate and compliant with regulations. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that help investors understand the company's financial health, much like a trusted navigator guiding a ship through complex waters. Their work ensures transparency and trust in the company's financial information.
Controller financial
"Richard James will succeed Mr. Simmons as the Company's Controller"
Vice President, Finance Integration and Transformation financial
"serving as Vice President, Finance Integration and Transformation since"
Certified Public Accountant financial
"Mr. James is certified as a Certified Public Accountant"
A certified public accountant (CPA) is a licensed accounting professional who has passed rigorous exams and met education and experience requirements to prepare, review, and officially certify financial statements and tax filings. For investors, a CPA's involvement is like a neutral referee confirming that a company's reported numbers are accurate and follow accounting rules, which improves trust in financial reports and lowers the risk of unexpected errors or misleading information.
Chartered Professional Accountant financial
"a Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada"
A chartered professional accountant is a licensed and experienced accountant who has met strict education, exam and work requirements to prepare, review and certify financial information. For investors, their sign-off acts like a certified stamp on a company’s books — helping ensure numbers are accurate, tax and reporting rules are followed, and financial risks are disclosed. That credibility reduces uncertainty and makes it easier to compare and trust companies’ financial reports.
Certified Internal Auditor financial
"and a Certified Internal Auditor"
A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is a professional who has passed a standardized exam and met experience rules to evaluate a company’s internal controls, risk management and compliance processes. Think of a CIA as an independent safety inspector inside a business whose job is to spot weak spots that could lead to errors, fraud or regulatory trouble—information investors use to judge the reliability and integrity of a company’s financial reporting and governance.

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What management change did Bunge Global SA (BG) announce on September 1, 2026?
Bunge Global SA announced that Matt Simmons plans to retire as Controller and Chief Accounting Officer effective March 31, 2027, and that Richard James will succeed him as Controller and CAO effective April 1, 2027.

Who is Richard James, the incoming Controller and CAO of Bunge Global SA (BG)?
Richard James, age 45, has worked at Bunge for over fourteen years, most recently as Vice President, Finance Integration and Transformation. He previously served as Corporate Controller, regional Controller for Europe and Asia, and Director of Global Internal Audit.

What is the effective date of Richard James’ appointment at Bunge Global SA (BG)?
Richard James will assume the role of Bunge Global SA’s Controller and Chief Accounting Officer effective April 1, 2027, immediately following Matt Simmons’ planned retirement on March 31, 2027.

What professional qualifications does Richard James of Bunge Global SA (BG) hold?
Richard James holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of London and an MBA from Columbia Business School. He is a Certified Public Accountant, a Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada, a Chartered Accountant in England and Wales, and a Certified Internal Auditor.

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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

September 1, 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 principal executive offices and zip code)
(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:

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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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))
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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. ☐


Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On September 1, 2026, Bunge Global SA (the "Company") announced that Matt Simmons notified the Company of his intention to retire as the Company’s Controller and Chief Accounting Officer (“CAO”) effective March 31, 2027. Mr. Simmons is expected to remain with the Company through the transition period to facilitate an orderly transition of responsibilities. Mr. Simmons’ retirement is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's accounting, financial reporting, operations, policies or practices.

Richard James will succeed Mr. Simmons as the Company's Controller and CAO effective as of April 1, 2027. Mr. James, age 45, has served in various roles of increasing responsibility at Bunge for over fourteen years, most recently serving as Vice President, Finance Integration and Transformation since December 2022; prior to that he served as Corporate Controller from July 2019 through December 2022, as Controller of the Europe and Asia operations from March 2015 through June 2019, and as Director of Global Internal Audit from March 2012 through February 2015. Prior to Bunge, Mr. James served as Manager of Assurance services, among other roles, at Ernst & Young at their offices in New York and Toronto, Canada, after beginning his career at Arnold Hill & Co. LLP in their London, England office. Mr. James completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of London in 2002 and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School in 2012. Mr. James is certified as a Certified Public Accountant, a Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada, a Chartered Accountant in England and Wales, and a Certified Internal Auditor.


Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d):     Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
Description
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)



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: September 3, 2026


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


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