General Mills (NYSE: GIS) details 2025 shareholder meeting voting results

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General Mills, Inc. reported final voting results from its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on September 30, 2025. A total of 461,600,339 shares of common stock were represented in person or by proxy.

Shareholders elected 11 directors, with each nominee receiving far more votes "For" than "Against"; for example, Benno O. Dorer received 377,338,284 votes For versus 4,914,438 Against. Investors also voted on several additional proposals, including one that received 358,082,566 votes For and 22,852,942 Against, another with 427,774,470 For and 32,390,444 Against, and two others that received 106,120,881 and 137,222,367 votes For, respectively, with higher Against totals. These results outline how owners allocated voting power across governance and shareholder items.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

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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): September 30, 2025

General Mills, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware		001-01185		41-0274440
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Number One General Mills Boulevard Minneapolis, Minnesota		55426
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (763) 764-7600

Not Applicable

(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 (see General Instructions A.2. below):

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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, $.10 par value		GIS		New York Stock Exchange
0.125% Notes due 2025		GIS 25A		New York Stock Exchange
0.450% Notes due 2026		GIS 26		New York Stock Exchange
1.500% Notes due 2027		GIS 27		New York Stock Exchange
3.907% Notes due 2029		GIS 29		New York Stock Exchange
3.560% Notes due 2030		GIS 30A		New York Stock Exchange
3.600% Notes due 2032		GIS 32		New York Stock Exchange
3.850% Notes due 2034		GIS 34		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 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On September 30, 2025, General Mills, Inc. held its 2025 Annual Meeting. There were 461,600,339 shares of common stock represented either in person or by proxy at the meeting. For more information on the following proposals submitted to shareholders, see the company’s definitive proxy statement, dated August 11, 2025. Below are the final voting results.

1. Election of Directors

Director Nominee		For		Against		Abstain		Broker Non-Votes
Benno O. Dorer		377,338,284		4,914,438		1,087,010		78,260,607
Jeffrey L. Harmening		349,104,302		31,478,381		2,757,049		78,260,607
Maria G. Henry		376,146,701		5,913,383		1,279,648		78,260,607
Jo Ann Jenkins		376,237,623		5,768,234		1,333,875		78,260,607
Elizabeth C. Lempres		357,128,038		25,165,115		1,046,579		78,260,607
John G. Morikis		377,456,153		4,774,753		1,108,826		78,260,607
Diane L. Neal		377,387,081		4,910,517		1,042,134		78,260,607
Steve Odland		374,225,829		7,967,740		1,146,163		78,260,607
Maria A. Sastre		374,755,596		7,447,564		1,136,572		78,260,607
Eric D. Sprunk		374,377,504		7,853,090		1,109,138		78,260,607
Jorge A. Uribe		375,858,816		6,387,354		1,093,562		78,260,607

2. Approval of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

For		Against		Abstain		Broker Non-Votes
358,082,566		22,852,942		2,404,224		78,260,607

3. Ratify Appointment of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

For		Against		Abstain		Broker Non-Votes
427,774,470		32,390,444		1,435,425		0

4. Shareholder Proposal – Disclosure of Regenerative Agriculture Practices Within Supply Chain

For		Against		Abstain		Broker Non-Votes
106,120,881		271,323,947		5,894,904		78,260,607

5. Shareholder Proposal – Adopt Policy to Separate the Board Chair and CEO Roles

For		Against		Abstain		Broker Non-Votes
137,222,367		243,664,163		2,453,202		78,260,607

SIGNATURE

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.

Date: October 3, 2025

GENERAL MILLS, INC.
By:		/s/ Karen Wilson Thissen
		Name: Karen Wilson Thissen
		Title: General Counsel and Secretary

FAQ

What did General Mills (GIS) report from its 2025 Annual Meeting?

General Mills reported the final voting results from its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, where 461,600,339 common shares were represented in person or by proxy.

Were General Mills9 2025 director nominees elected at the meeting?

Yes. All 11 director nominees were elected. Each nominee, including Benno O. Dorer and Jeffrey L. Harmening, received substantially more votes "For" than "Against".

How many votes did General Mills shareholders cast for Benno O. Dorer?

For director nominee Benno O. Dorer, shareholders cast 377,338,284 votes For, 4,914,438 Against, and 1,087,010 Abstain, with 78,260,607 broker non-votes.

What other proposals did General Mills (GIS) shareholders vote on in 2025?

In addition to director elections, shareholders voted on several proposals, including one with 358,082,566 votes For and 22,852,942 Against, and another with 427,774,470 For and 32,390,444 Against, plus two others with lower For totals and higher Against totals.

How many General Mills shares were represented at the 2025 Annual Meeting?

There were 461,600,339 shares of General Mills common stock represented at the meeting, either in person or by proxy.

Who signed the General Mills 2025 Annual Meeting report?

The report was signed on behalf of General Mills, Inc. by Karen Wilson Thissen, General Counsel and Secretary, dated October 3, 2025.