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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-094128"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BGS"
cik: "0001278027"
company_name: "B&G Foods, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-08-11T21:00:45+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-11T21:02:13.351939+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# B&G Foods names Robert D. Mills CEO after Casey Keller retires Aug 7

## Summary
- Casey Keller retired as CEO and director effective Aug 7, 2026, after five years; will assist with transition.
- Keller receives $2,448,516 salary continuation (200% base), COBRA coverage, $10,000 lump sum, and accelerated vesting of 519,396 restricted shares.
- Robert D. Mills appointed President/CEO effective Aug 10, 2026; prior EVP, Chief Technology Officer, Digital and Pet Services at Tractor Supply (TSCO).
- Mills' agreement: $950,000 base salary, $500,000 sign-on bonus (after Mar 31, 2027), 134,408 restricted shares (~$500k), and options for 900,000 shares at $3.40.
- Mills also receives guaranteed FY2026 bonus of $375,000, $25,000 relocation, $4,166/month temp living (3 months); term through Dec 31, 2028.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-094128
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BGS
- cik: 0001278027
- company_name: B&G Foods, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-08-11T21:00:45+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1278027/000110465926094128/0001104659-26-094128-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1278027/000110465926094128/tm2622795d1_8k.htm

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