---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950142-25-002336"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KHC"
cik: "0001637459"
company_name: "Kraft Heinz Co"
filed_at: "2025-09-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T08:52:15.665585+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.9
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kraft Heinz to separate into two public companies via tax-free spin-off

## Summary
- CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera will become CEO of North American Grocery Co. upon completion.
- Miguel Patricio appointed Executive Chair to oversee separation process.
- Separation Committee formed led by Vice Chair John Cahill.
- Transaction expected to close in second half of 2026 with up to $300M dis-synergies.
- Dividend level expected to be maintained; investment-grade ratings targeted for both firms.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950142-25-002336
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KHC
- cik: 0001637459
- company_name: Kraft Heinz Co
- filed_at: 2025-09-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.9
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1637459/000095014225002336/0000950142-25-002336-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1637459/000095014225002336/eh250673203_8k.htm

## Machine-readable alternates
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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000950142-25-002336.txt

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