Long-time Flowers Foods (FLO) director Melvin T. Stith plans 2025 retirement

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. reported that long-serving director Melvin T. Stith, Ph.D. has notified the board of his intention to retire from the board, effective December 31, 2025. He has served as a director since 2004 and currently sits on the compensation and human capital committee and the nominating/corporate governance committee. The company stated that his decision to retire is not due to any disagreement with the board or the company.

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.

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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): August 25, 2025 (August 22, 2025)

FLOWERS FOODS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Georgia		1-16247		58-2582379
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1919 Flowers Circle, Thomasville, GA		31757
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (229) 226-9110

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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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, par value $0.01 per share		FLO		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).

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

On August 22, 2025, Melvin T. Stith, Ph.D. notified the board of directors (the “Board”) of Flowers Foods, Inc. (the “Company”) that he will retire from the Board, effective as of December 31, 2025. Dr. Stith has served as a director since 2004 and currently serves as a member of the Board’s compensation and human capital committee and nominating/corporate governance committee. Dr. Stith’s decision to retire is not due to any disagreement with the Board 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.

				FLOWERS FOODS, INC.
Date: August 25, 2025				By:		/s/ R. Steve Kinsey
				Name:		R. Steve Kinsey
				Title:		Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Flowers Foods (FLO) announce regarding its board of directors?

Flowers Foods announced that director Melvin T. Stith, Ph.D. will retire from the board effective December 31, 2025. He has served since 2004 and currently sits on key governance and compensation-related committees.

When will Melvin T. Stith, Ph.D. retire from the Flowers Foods (FLO) board?

Melvin T. Stith, Ph.D. will retire from the Flowers Foods board effective December 31, 2025. His retirement follows more than two decades of service since joining the board in 2004.

Did Flowers Foods (FLO) cite any disagreement related to Dr. Stith’s retirement?

Flowers Foods stated that Dr. Melvin T. Stith’s decision to retire from the board is not due to any disagreement with the board or the company. The filing presents his retirement as a planned governance transition.

What committees did Dr. Melvin T. Stith serve on at Flowers Foods (FLO)?

Dr. Melvin T. Stith served on Flowers Foods’ compensation and human capital committee and the nominating/corporate governance committee. These assignments placed him in key roles overseeing executive pay, human capital policies, and board governance matters.

How long has Melvin T. Stith served as a director of Flowers Foods (FLO)?

Melvin T. Stith has served as a director of Flowers Foods since 2004. His announced retirement effective December 31, 2025, would mark more than twenty years of continuous board service for the company.