Kellanova Form 4: W.K. Kellogg Trust’s $9M Share Sale Explained

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kellanova (K) – Form 4 insider transaction

On 07/28/2025 the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Trust, a designated 10 % owner, sold 114,583 common shares of Kellanova at an average price of $79.7883, raising about $9.1 million. After the sale the Trust still controls 45,555,786 shares, so the disposition reduced its position by roughly 0.25 %. The trade was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted 05/07/2024, implying it was pre-programmed rather than opportunistic.

No derivative securities were reported and no other insiders filed concurrent transactions. Given the Trust’s large residual stake, the sale appears routine portfolio management and does not meaningfully alter Kellanova’s insider ownership profile.

Positive

• None.

Negative

• Insider sale: 10 % owner disposed of 114,583 shares (~$9 million), signaling modest reduction in commitment.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Small, pre-planned sale; negligible impact on ownership structure.

The Trust’s disposition represents under 0.3 % of its holdings and less than 2 days’ average volume, limiting market signal strength. Execution via an established 10b5-1 plan further reduces informational content because timing was predetermined. The Trust remains a dominant shareholder with 45.6 million shares, preserving alignment with common shareholders. Overall, the filing is neutral for valuation or governance assessments.

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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

KELLOGG W K FOUNDATION TRUST

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE MICHIGAN AVE. EAST

(Street)

BATTLE CREEK MI 49017

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KELLANOVA [ K ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/28/2025

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

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

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

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	07/28/2025	07/28/2025	S		114,583	D	$79.7883	45,555,786(1)	D

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

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

KELLOGG W K FOUNDATION TRUST

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE MICHIGAN AVE. EAST

(Street)

BATTLE CREEK MI 49017

(City) (State) (Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

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

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

KELLOGG W K FOUNDATION

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE MICHIGAN AVENUE EAST

(Street)

BATTLE CREEK MI 49017

(City) (State) (Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. 45,555,786 shares were owned following the reported transaction by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Trust (the "Trust") of which LaJune Montgomery Tabron, Steve Cahillane, Richard M. Tsoumas and The Northern Trust Company are Trustees and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (the "Foundation") is the sole beneficiary.

Remarks:

The sales reported on this Form 4 were made pursuant to trading instructions given by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Trust on May 7, 2024 that are intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.

	Craig R. Carberry, Deputy General Counsel, The Northern Trust Company, as Corporate Trustee of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Trust and signing for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation pursuant to a Power of Attorney dated August 30, 2017	07/28/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many Kellanova shares did the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Trust sell?

The Trust sold 114,583 common shares on 07/28/2025.

What price did the insider shares of Kellanova (K) sell for?

The average sale price was $79.7883 per share.

How many Kellanova shares does the Trust still own after the transaction?

Post-sale, the Trust holds 45,555,786 shares.

Was the Kellanova insider sale pre-planned?

Yes. The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 05/07/2024.

Does the transaction materially change Kellanova’s insider ownership?

No. The sale reduced the Trust’s stake by only about 0.25 %.