Lamb Weston unit's $25M settlement awaits court approval

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Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. said its wholly owned subsidiary, Lamb Weston, entered into an agreement to pay $25 million into a settlement fund, subject to approval by the U.S. District Court. Lamb Weston expects to make the payment in the second half of fiscal year 2027. The fund is intended to help homeowners and others in the region obtain property enhancements, including deeper wells and water filtration systems, and to pay water bills for residents who connect to city water systems.

The subsidiary and several other defendants were named in a putative class action filed by private plaintiffs in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendants’ business operations contributed to excessive nitrate levels in groundwater in the lower Umatilla River basin in Eastern Oregon. The settlement includes no admission of liability or wrongdoing, and Lamb Weston continues to dispute the claims. The company had accrued for the estimated expense as a current liability as of August 30, 2026.

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8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Key Figures

Settlement fund payment: $25 million Expected payment period: Second half of fiscal year 2027 Accrual date: August 30, 2026

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Settlement fund payment $25 million Payment under the settlement agreement, subject to U.S. District Court approval.

Expected payment period Second half of fiscal year 2027 Lamb Weston expects to pay into the settlement fund, subject to court approval.

Accrual date August 30, 2026 The company had accrued for the estimated expense as a current liability as of this date.

Key Terms

putative class action, settlement fund, current liability

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putative class action regulatory

"named in a putative class action"

A putative class action is a lawsuit brought on behalf of a group of people who allege similar harm, filed before a court has formally approved that group as a legal 'class.' For investors it matters because, if the court later certifies the class, the company could face consolidated claims, larger damages and greater legal and reputational risk—like one small alarm that may turn into a building-wide evacuation if authorities confirm a shared problem.

settlement fund financial

"pay $25 million into a settlement fund"

current liability financial

"as a current liability as of August 30, 2026"

An obligation a company must settle within one year (or within its normal operating cycle if that is longer) using cash, goods, or services. Common examples are accounts payable, short-term loans, accrued expenses, and the portion of long-term debt due within the next 12 months; on the balance sheet these items are grouped separately from long-term liabilities to show near-term claims on assets. The one-year cutoff (or operating-cycle test) determines classification, so the same contract can appear as a current liability today and a long-term liability once the short-term portion is paid or reclassified.

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How much is LW's settlement payment?

Lamb Weston's wholly owned subsidiary agreed to pay $25 million into a settlement fund, subject to approval by the U.S. District Court.

When does LW expect to pay the settlement?

Lamb Weston expects to pay into the fund in the second half of fiscal year 2027, subject to the U.S. District Court's approval. The company had accrued for the estimated expense as a current liability as of August 30, 2026.

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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): November 11, 2026

_________________________

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

_________________________

Delaware			1-37830			61-1797411
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
599 S. Rivershore Lane						83616
Eagle, Idaho						(Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
			(208) 938-1047
			(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
			N/A
			(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:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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, $1.00 par value			LW			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     o

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.   o

Item 8.01 Other Events.

As previously disclosed, Lamb Weston, Inc. (“Lamb Weston”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), and several other defendants have been named in a putative class action that was filed by private plaintiffs in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, alleging that the defendants’ business operations contributed to excessive nitrate levels in the groundwater for the lower Umatilla River basin in Eastern Oregon. On November 11, 2026, Lamb Weston entered into a settlement agreement with the plaintiffs pursuant to which Lamb Weston will pay $25 million into a settlement fund. The fund is intended to assist homeowners and others in the region in obtaining property enhancements including deeper wells, water filtration systems, and funds to pay water bills for residents who connect to city water systems. Lamb Weston expects to pay into the settlement fund in the second half of the Company’s fiscal year 2027, subject to the U.S. District Court’s approval of the settlement agreement. The Company had accrued for this estimated expense as a current liability as of August 30, 2026, as previously reported in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as filed on October 6, 2026. The settlement does not include any admission of liability or wrongdoing, and Lamb Weston continues to dispute the claims in this matter.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as “will,” “intend,” “expects,” “continues,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include statements regarding the settlement agreement, including the timing of payment. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Readers of this report should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. Many factors could affect these forward-looking statements and actual results and cause them to vary materially from the expectations contained in the forward-looking statements. For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, refer to the Company’s reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements included in this report, which speak only as of the date of this report. The Company undertakes no responsibility for updating these statements, except as required by law.

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SIGNATURES

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.

			LAMB WESTON HOLDINGS, INC.
			By:			/s/ Eryk J. Spytek
						Name: Eryk J. Spytek
						Title: General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Date: November 12, 2026

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