Conagra Brands director to step down after 2026 meeting

Conagra Brands reported that director Emanuel “Manny” Chirico has decided not to stand for reelection to the Board of Directors at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, expected in September.

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Conagra Brands reported that director Emanuel “Manny” Chirico has decided not to stand for reelection to the Board of Directors at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, expected in September. He will continue to serve as a director for the remainder of his current term, and the company stated that his decision was not due to any disagreement with the Board or with Conagra Brands.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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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.

Key Figures

Decision date: June 22, 2026 Annual meeting timing: September 2026 Filing date: June 23, 2026

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Decision date June 22, 2026 Date Chirico informed Conagra Brands of his decision

Annual meeting timing September 2026 Month of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Filing date June 23, 2026 Date the report was signed on behalf of Conagra Brands

Key Terms

Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Board of Directors, Emerging growth company, Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial

"not to stand for reelection to the Board of Directors at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders"

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

Board of Directors financial

"Mr. Chirico’s decision was not due to any disagreement with the Board of Directors or the Company."

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulatory

"Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"

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What board change did Conagra Brands (CAG) disclose in this 8-K?

Conagra Brands disclosed that director Emanuel “Manny” Chirico has chosen not to stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. He will remain on the Board until his current term ends, providing continuity during the transition period.

When will Emanuel “Manny” Chirico leave the Conagra Brands (CAG) Board?

Emanuel “Manny” Chirico will serve on the Conagra Brands Board through the end of his current term, which concludes at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held in September, according to the company’s disclosure.

Did Emanuel “Manny” Chirico cite any disagreement with Conagra Brands (CAG)?

The company stated that Emanuel “Manny” Chirico’s decision not to stand for reelection was not due to any disagreement with the Board of Directors or with Conagra Brands. This indicates an orderly, non-contentious planned transition from the Board.

What SEC item does this Conagra Brands (CAG) 8-K relate to?

The disclosure is made under Item 5.02, covering departures of directors or certain officers, elections of directors, appointments of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements. It specifically addresses a director’s decision not to seek reelection at the upcoming annual meeting.

Who signed the Conagra Brands (CAG) 8-K reporting the director decision?

The report was signed on behalf of Conagra Brands by Carey Bartell, who is Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. The signature confirms the company’s authorization of the disclosure under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/23/2026 - 04:33 PM EDT

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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 22, 2026

Conagra Brands, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


Delaware	1-7275	47-0248710
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza,
Suite 1300
Chicago, Illinois		60654
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(312) 549-5000

(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)
☐		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(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $5.00 par value

CAG

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 June 22, 2026, Emanuel “Manny” Chirico informed Conagra Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) that he has decided not to stand for reelection to the Board of Directors at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held in September. He will continue to serve through the remainder of his current term. Mr. Chirico’s decision was not due to any disagreement with the Board of Directors or the Company.

SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.


	CONAGRA BRANDS, INC.

	By:	/s/ Carey Bartell
	Name:	Carey Bartell
	Title:	Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Date: June 23, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

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