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General Mills (NYSE: GIS) grants CSCO new shares and stock options

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GENERAL MILLS INC Chief Supply Chain Officer Jonathan David Ness reported new equity awards and updated holdings. He received a grant of 5,884 shares of Common Stock at no cost, bringing his direct holdings to 20,498 shares. He was also granted a Non-Qualified Stock Option for 29,416 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $36.12 per share, expiring on August 6, 2036. The option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on July 6, 2027. In addition, 2,220.6 shares of Common Stock are held indirectly in trust by the trustee of the General Mills Savings Plan.

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Insider Ness Jonathan David
Role Chief Supply Chain Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 29,416 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 5,884 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) — 29,416 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 20,498 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 2,220.6 shares (Indirect, by Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Held in Trust by the Trustee of the General Mills Savings Plan. Option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on July 6, 2027.
Share grant 5,884 shares Common Stock granted at $0.00 on July 6, 2026
Direct holdings after grant 20,498 shares Common Stock directly owned following July 6, 2026 transaction
Option grant size 29,416 options Non-Qualified Stock Option for Common Stock
Option exercise price $36.12 per share Exercise price for Non-Qualified Stock Option
Indirect plan holdings 2,220.6 shares Common Stock held in General Mills Savings Plan trust
Non-Qualified Stock Option financial
"He was also granted a Non-Qualified Stock Option for 29,416 shares of Common Stock"
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.
exercise price financial
"at an exercise price of $36.12 per share, expiring on August 6, 2036"
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.
vests in four equal annual installments financial
"The option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on July 6, 2027"
General Mills Savings Plan financial
"held indirectly in trust by the trustee of the General Mills Savings Plan"
Chief Supply Chain Officer financial
"GENERAL MILLS INC Chief Supply Chain Officer Jonathan David Ness reported new equity awards"
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What equity awards did General Mills (GIS) grant to Jonathan David Ness?

Jonathan David Ness received a grant of 5,884 General Mills common shares and a Non-Qualified Stock Option for 29,416 shares at a $36.12 exercise price. These awards increase his equity-based compensation and align his interests with long-term shareholder value.

How many General Mills (GIS) shares does Jonathan David Ness now hold directly?

After the reported grant, Jonathan David Ness holds 20,498 General Mills common shares directly. This figure reflects his updated direct ownership position and excludes additional shares held indirectly through the General Mills Savings Plan trust structure.

What are the terms of Jonathan David Ness’s new stock options at General Mills (GIS)?

Ness was granted Non-Qualified Stock Options covering 29,416 General Mills common shares at a $36.12 exercise price. The options expire on August 6, 2036 and vest in four equal annual installments beginning July 6, 2027, encouraging long-term retention.

When do Jonathan David Ness’s General Mills (GIS) stock options start vesting?

The stock options granted to Jonathan David Ness begin vesting on July 6, 2027. They vest in four equal yearly installments, meaning full vesting occurs over four years, supporting a multi-year incentive and retention structure tied to company performance.

How many General Mills (GIS) shares are held for Jonathan David Ness in the savings plan trust?

A total of 2,220.6 General Mills common shares are held for Jonathan David Ness in trust by the trustee of the General Mills Savings Plan. These shares represent indirect ownership through the company’s savings plan rather than direct personal holdings.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
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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*
Ness Jonathan David

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Supply Chain 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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock07/06/2026A5,884A$0.020,498D
Common Stock2,220.6Iby Trust(1)
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)$36.1207/06/2026A29,416 (2)08/06/2036Common Stock29,416$0.029,416D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Held in Trust by the Trustee of the General Mills Savings Plan.
2. Option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on July 6, 2027.
By: Christopher A. Rauschl For: Jonathan Ness07/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)