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BellRing Brands (NYSE: BRBR) targets $10–12M savings with workforce realignment

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BellRing Brands, Inc. approved workforce realignment actions aimed at streamlining operations and improving financial and operational efficiency. The company expects annualized run-rate operating expense savings of approximately $10–$12 million before taxes, including about $3 million of non-cash stock compensation.

BellRing anticipates starting to realize these savings in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, with the majority expected in fiscal 2027, and estimates one-time workforce realignment charges of roughly $6 million, primarily for severance and related benefits, mostly in the third quarter of fiscal 2026. In connection with this realignment, Chief Growth Officer Douglas J. Cornille will step down from his role as of June 24, 2026 and depart the company effective September 1, 2026, receiving benefits consistent with existing long-term incentive and severance agreements.

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BellRing plans cost-saving layoffs with moderate upfront charges and a leadership change.

BellRing Brands is executing workforce realignment to reduce ongoing operating expenses. It targets annualized run-rate savings of $10–$12 million before taxes, including about $3 million of non-cash stock-based compensation, indicating a mix of payroll and equity-related reductions.

The company expects to begin realizing these savings in Q4 of fiscal 2026, with most savings in fiscal 2027. It estimates one-time workforce realignment charges of about $6 million, mainly severance and related benefits, incurred primarily in the third quarter of fiscal 2026. Net benefit will depend on execution and actual savings versus these upfront costs.

The departure of Chief Growth Officer Douglas J. Cornille, effective September 1, 2026, is tied to this realignment. He will receive payments under pre-existing long-term incentive and severance agreements. Forward-looking statements highlight that cost and savings estimates may change under GAAP as assumptions evolve, so subsequent company filings may refine these figures.

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 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Annualized run-rate savings $10–$12 million before taxes Expected operating expense savings from workforce realignment
Non-cash stock compensation savings $3 million Portion of annualized run-rate savings related to stock compensation
One-time realignment charges $6 million Estimated severance and related benefits, mainly in Q3 fiscal 2026
Savings start period Q4 fiscal 2026 Company expects to begin realizing cost savings
Majority of savings period Fiscal 2027 Most of the run-rate savings expected in this fiscal year
Executive departure date September 1, 2026 Effective departure date for Chief Growth Officer Douglas J. Cornille
workforce realignment financial
"approved, as part of its ongoing efforts to further streamline operations, workforce realignment actions"
annualized run-rate operating expense savings financial
"will result in annualized run-rate operating expense savings of approximately $10 to $12 million before taxes"
non-cash stock compensation financial
"of which approximately $3 million consists of non-cash stock compensation"
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forward-looking statements regulatory
"contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"
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Risk Factors regulatory
"described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K"
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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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 24, 2026
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BellRing Brands, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-3909387-3296749
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)




1 N Brentwood Blvd., Suite 1550St. LouisMissouri63105
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (314) 644-7652
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)
☐    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 classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per shareBRBRNew 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 June 24, 2026, in connection with the workforce realignment described under Item 8.01 below, BellRing Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Douglas J. Cornille will step down from his role as the Company’s Chief Growth Officer, effective as of June 24, 2026, and depart the Company effective as of September 1, 2026. Mr. Cornille will receive benefits he is entitled to in connection with a termination of employment without “cause” under the BellRing Brands, Inc. 2019 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “LTIP”) and underlying award agreements thereunder and the Company’s Severance and Change in Control Agreement with Mr. Cornille (the “Severance Agreement”). The terms of the LTIP and Severance Agreement, and the payments and benefits Mr. Cornille is entitled to receive thereunder, are described in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 16, 2025.

Item 8.01.    Other Events.

On June 24, 2026, the Company approved, as part of its ongoing efforts to further streamline operations, workforce realignment actions designed to optimize and support the Company’s financial and operational efficiency.

The Company expects that such workforce realignment efforts, once completed, will result in annualized run-rate operating expense savings of approximately $10 to $12 million before taxes, of which approximately $3 million consists of non-cash stock compensation. The Company expects to begin realizing these savings in the fourth quarter of the Company’s fiscal 2026 with the majority expected in fiscal 2027.

The Company estimates that it will incur one-time workforce realignment charges of approximately $6 million, primarily consisting of future cash expenditures for severance and related benefits. These costs are expected to be incurred primarily in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, and the Company expects that the related actions will be substantially complete by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2026.

The estimate of costs that the Company expects to incur and savings that the Company expects to achieve, and the timing thereof, are subject to a number of assumptions and actual results may differ from current expectations. The Company may also incur charges and expenditures not currently contemplated due to unanticipated events that may occur in connection with the foregoing. The Company may revise its estimates, as appropriate, consistent with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).

Forward-Looking Statements

This current report on Form 8-K contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements often contain words such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “objectives,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “position,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “seek,” “target,” “will,” “would” and other similar words or expressions or the negative thereof or other variations thereon. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including without limitation statements concerning these actions and Company’s plans, objectives, goals, beliefs, business strategies, future events, business condition, results of operations, financial position, business outlook and business trends and other non-historical statements, are forward-looking statements. These statements do not guarantee future performance and speak only as of the date of this report. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Actual outcomes or results may differ materially from those suggested by forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, including risks affecting the timing and amount of workforce rebalancing charges and payments, and the risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, and may be further updated from time to time in the Company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



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

Date: June 24, 2026BellRing Brands, Inc.

(Registrant)




By:/s/ Craig L. Rosenthal

Name:Craig L. Rosenthal

Title:Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary


Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What workforce realignment actions did BellRing Brands (BRBR) approve?

BellRing Brands approved workforce realignment actions intended to streamline operations and improve financial and operational efficiency. These actions include reducing headcount and related costs, leading to expected annualized run-rate operating expense savings and one-time charges for severance and related benefits.

How much cost savings does BellRing Brands expect from the workforce changes?

BellRing Brands expects annualized run-rate operating expense savings of approximately $10–$12 million before taxes. About $3 million of this amount is non-cash stock compensation, indicating a combination of lower cash expenses and reduced equity-based costs.

What one-time charges will BellRing Brands incur for the workforce realignment?

The company estimates one-time workforce realignment charges of about $6 million, primarily future cash expenditures for severance and related benefits. These costs are expected to be incurred mainly in the third quarter of BellRing’s fiscal 2026 period.

When will BellRing Brands start realizing savings from the realignment?

BellRing Brands expects to begin realizing workforce realignment savings in the fourth quarter of its fiscal 2026. The majority of the anticipated annualized run-rate operating expense savings is expected to occur during the company’s fiscal 2027 period.

Which executive is departing BellRing Brands due to the realignment?

Chief Growth Officer Douglas J. Cornille will step down from his role effective June 24, 2026 and depart BellRing Brands effective September 1, 2026. He will receive benefits under the existing 2019 Long-Term Incentive Plan and his Severance and Change in Control Agreement.

Are BellRing Brands’ cost and savings estimates for the realignment final?

No. The company states that cost and savings estimates, and their timing, depend on several assumptions and may change. It may incur additional charges and will revise estimates as appropriate in accordance with U.S. GAAP in future disclosures.

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