General Mills (GIS) CHRO receives new stock and option awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

General Mills Chief Human Resources Officer Jacqueline Williams-Roll reported new equity awards in the company’s stock. She received an award of 8,998 shares of General Mills common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share, bringing her direct holdings to 68,292.1759 shares.

She was also granted a non-qualified stock option for 44,989 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $36.12 per share, expiring on August 6, 2036. According to a footnote, this option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on July 6, 2027. A separate entry shows 76,001.591 shares of common stock held indirectly by a trust.

Insights

Executive compensation analyst

Equity grants to General Mills’ CHRO add stock and options without open‑market trading.

Jacqueline Williams-Roll received 8,998 General Mills common shares at $0.00 per share and a non-qualified option on 44,989 shares at $36.12, expiring in 2036. These A-code transactions are classified as grants or awards rather than market purchases.

The footnote states the option vests in four equal annual installments starting on July 6, 2027, creating a multi-year incentive tied to continued service and share performance. The filing also shows 68,292.1759 shares held directly and 76,001.591 shares held indirectly by a trust, indicating a sizable ongoing equity stake.

Because there are no open-market buys or sells and no derivative exercises, this filing mainly documents routine compensation-related awards. Its impact on the broader investment case for General Mills appears limited, though it modestly increases executive equity exposure.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Williams-Roll Jacqueline

Role Chief Human Resources Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)	44,989	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Common Stock	8,998	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) — 44,989 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 68,292.176 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 76,001.591 shares (Indirect, by Trust)

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Key Figures

Common stock grant: 8,998 shares Direct common shares after award: 68,292.1759 shares Non-qualified stock option size: 44,989 shares +4 more

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Common stock grant 8,998 shares Awarded at $0.00 per share on July 6, 2026

Direct common shares after award 68,292.1759 shares Direct holdings following non-derivative transaction

Non-qualified stock option size 44,989 shares Option on General Mills common stock

Option exercise price $36.12 per share Exercise price for non-qualified stock option

Option expiration August 6, 2036 Expiration date of non-qualified stock option

Underlying shares for option 44,989 shares Underlying General Mills common stock

Indirect trust holdings 76,001.591 shares General Mills common stock held by trust

Key Terms

Non-Qualified Stock Option, grant/award acquisition, indirect ownership, exercise price, +1 more

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Non-Qualified Stock Option financial

"Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) covering 44,989 shares at $36.12"

A non-qualified stock option (NSO) is a contract that lets an employee or service provider buy company shares at a fixed price for a set period, like a voucher to purchase stock later at today’s price. It matters to investors because exercising NSOs creates ordinary income for the holder and can increase share count, affecting a company’s earnings and ownership mix; think of it as a future sale that can dilute existing shareholders and has immediate tax consequences for the recipient.

grant/award acquisition financial

"transaction_action is described as grant/award acquisition for both A-coded entries"

indirect ownership financial

"ownership_type is indirect with nature of ownership listed as by Trust"

exercise price financial

"conversion_or_exercise_price is shown as 36.1200 per share for the option"

The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.

vesting financial

"Option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on July 6, 2027"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

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FAQ

What equity awards did General Mills (GIS) CHRO Jacqueline Williams-Roll report?

Jacqueline Williams-Roll reported an award of 8,998 shares of General Mills common stock at $0.00 per share and a grant of non-qualified stock options covering 44,989 shares at a $36.12 exercise price, both dated July 6, 2026.

How many General Mills (GIS) shares does Jacqueline Williams-Roll hold after these awards?

After the reported awards, Jacqueline Williams-Roll holds 68,292.1759 General Mills common shares directly. A separate entry also shows 76,001.591 General Mills common shares held indirectly by a trust, reflecting additional ownership associated with her.

What are the key terms of Jacqueline Williams-Roll’s new General Mills stock option?

The non-qualified stock option covers 44,989 General Mills common shares at a $36.12 exercise price and expires on August 6, 2036. A footnote states it vests in four equal annual installments beginning on July 6, 2027.

Does the General Mills (GIS) Form 4 show any open-market buying or selling by the CHRO?

The Form 4 shows no open-market purchases or sales. Reported transactions are coded as grants or awards, including 8,998 shares at $0.00 and a 44,989-share non-qualified option, indicating compensation-related equity awards rather than discretionary market trades.

How are trust-held General Mills (GIS) shares reported for Jacqueline Williams-Roll?

One entry lists 76,001.591 General Mills common shares with ownership coded as indirect and described as “by Trust.” This indicates those shares are held through a trust, separate from her 68,292.1759 directly held shares reported in the filing.

When do Jacqueline Williams-Roll’s new General Mills options begin vesting?

According to the footnote, the non-qualified stock option granted to Jacqueline Williams-Roll vests in four equal annual installments. Vesting begins on July 6, 2027, and continues annually, aligning the award with multi-year service and performance at General Mills.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Williams-Roll Jacqueline

(Last) (First) (Middle)

NUMBER ONE GENERAL MILLS BOULEVARD

(Street)

MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA 55426

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GENERAL MILLS INC [ GIS ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Human Resources Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/06/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	07/06/2026		A		8,998	A	$0.0	68,292.1759	D
Common Stock								76,001.591	I	by Trust

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)	$36.12	07/06/2026		A		44,989		(1)	08/06/2036	Common Stock	44,989	$0.0	44,989	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on July 6, 2027.

	By: Christopher A. Rauschl For: Jacqueline Williams-Roll	07/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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