Kellanova (NYSE: K) director reports 35,309-share cash-out at $83.50 in Mars deal
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kellanova director reported the cash-out of indirect holdings following the company’s merger with an affiliate of Mars, Incorporated. On 12/11/2025, a trust indirectly holding 35,309.977 shares of Kellanova common stock disposed of those shares at $83.50 per share, leaving the reporting person with zero shares after the transaction.
The filing explains that under an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated August 13, 2024, each share of Kellanova common stock outstanding immediately before the merger’s effective time was automatically cancelled and converted into the right to receive $83.50 in cash, subject to applicable taxes. The reported holdings included shares previously acquired under the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan in 2025.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disposition | Common | 35,309.977 | $83.50 | $2.95M |
Footnotes (1)
- Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 13, 2024, by and among the Issuer, Acquiror 10VB8, LLC ("Acquiror"), Merger Sub 10VB8, LLC ("Merger Sub"), and solely for the limited purposes set forth therein, Mars, Incorporated, Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer, with the Issuer surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of Acquiror (the "Merger"). At the effective time of the Merger (the "Effective Time"), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, each share of the Issuer's common stock, par value $0.25 per share ("Common Stock"), that was issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time was automatically cancelled and converted into the right to receive $83.50 per share in cash, without interest and subject to any applicable withholding taxes (the "Merger Consideration"). Includes shares acquired under the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan in 2025.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Kellanova (K) disclose in this Form 4?
The Form 4 reports that a Kellanova director indirectly disposed of 35,309.977 shares of Kellanova common stock on 12/11/2025 at a price of $83.50 per share, resulting in zero shares beneficially owned after the transaction.
How is Mars, Incorporated involved with Kellanova (K) in this filing?
The filing describes a merger under which a Mars, Incorporated affiliate acquired Kellanova. At the merger’s effective time, each outstanding Kellanova common share was cancelled and converted into the right to receive $83.50 in cash.
What was the reporting person’s ownership in Kellanova (K) after the reported transaction?
After the reported disposition of 35,309.977 shares held indirectly through a trust, the reporting person beneficially owned 0 shares of Kellanova common stock.
What role does the reporting person have at Kellanova (K)?
The reporting person is identified as a Director of Kellanova and filed the Form 4 as an individual reporting person.