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CONAGRA BRANDS INC. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from CONAGRA BRANDS INC.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Emanuel Chirico departed as Director at CONAGRA BRANDS INC..

“On June 22, 2026, Emanuel “Manny” Chirico informed Conagra Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) that he has decided not to stand for reelection to the Board of Directors at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held in September.”
Governance Changes

CONAGRA BRANDS INC.: Amended and Restated Bylaws approved, allowing virtual stockholder meetings, deleting outdated provisions, updating special meeting timing, and increasing consistency in share ownership criteria and stockholder notice requirements (effective 2026-05-05).

“On May 5, 2026, the Board of Directors of Conagra Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) approved Amended and Restated Bylaws of Conagra Brands, Inc. (“Amended and Restated Bylaws”), effective on such date.”
Earnings Releases

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. reported fiscal 2026 results: EPS approximately $1.70.

“The company is narrowing its fiscal 2026 guidance, reflecting: ● Organic net sales change near the midpoint of its (1)% to 1% range, as compared to fiscal 2025 ● Adjusted operating margin near the high end of its ~11.0% to ~11.5% range ● Adjusted EPS of approximately $1.70, at the low end of its $1.70 to $1.85 range”
Earnings Releases

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. reported third quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended on February 22, 2026 results: revenue $2.8 billion, net income $200 million, EPS $0.42 per diluted share.

“in our fiscal year, today we are narrowing our fiscal 2026 guidance within our original range.” ​ Total Company Third Quarter Results In the quarter, net sales decreased 1.9% to $2.8 billion, reflecting: ● a 4.8% decrease from the impact of M&A, ● a 2.4% increase in organic net sales, and ● a 0.5% increase from the favorable impact of foreign exchange. ​ The 2.4%”
Debt Financings

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. incurred senior notes of $500,000,000 with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 5.750% maturing August 1, 2035.

“On July 22, 2025, Conagra Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) completed a public offering of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.000% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) and $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.750% Senior Notes due 2035 (the “2035 Notes” and, together with the 2030 Notes, the “Notes”).”
Debt Financings

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. incurred senior notes of $500,000,000 with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 5.000% maturing August 1, 2030.

“On July 22, 2025, Conagra Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) completed a public offering of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.000% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) and $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.750% Senior Notes due 2035 (the “2035 Notes” and, together with the 2030 Notes, the “Notes”).”
Debt Financings

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. incurred revolving credit of $2.0 billion with Bank of America, N.A. at Term SOFR, plus a percentage spread (ranging from 0.805% per annum to 1.30% per maturing June 27, 2030.

“On June 27, 2025 (the “Closing Date”), Conagra Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Revolving Credit Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank of America”), as administrative agent and a lender, and the other lenders party thereto, providing for a revolving credit facility in a maximum aggregate principal amount outstanding at any one time of $2.0 billion.”

Fran Horowitz departed as Director at CONAGRA BRANDS INC..

“On June 17, 2025, Fran Horowitz informed Conagra Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) that she has decided not to stand for reelection to the Board of Directors at the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held in September.”
Debt Financings

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. incurred term loan of $200.0 million with Mizuho Bank, Ltd. at Term SOFR, plus 0.875% per annum maturing October 29, 2025.

“On April 29, 2025, Conagra Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Term Loan Agreement (the “Mizuho Term Loan Agreement”) with Mizuho Bank, Ltd. (“Mizuho”), as administrative agent and a lender, and the other lenders (if any) party thereto, providing for term loans to the Company in an aggregate principal amount of $200.0 million.”
Debt Financings

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. amended term loan of $300.0 million with Bank of America, N.A. at Term SOFR, plus 0.875% per annum maturing October 29, 2025.

“The Bank of America Term Loan Amendment extends the maturity date of the outstanding term loan (the “Bank of America Term Loan”) in the aggregate principal amount of $300.0 million, which is unsecured, to October 29, 2025.”

Darren Serrao departed as Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer at CONAGRA BRANDS INC..

“Darren Serrao, Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer, will depart from his position effective May 26, 2024”
Debt Financings

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. incurred term loan of $300.0 million with Bank of America, N.A. at Term SOFR, plus 1.15% per annum, plus a 0.10% per annum rate spread adjustment maturing April 29, 2025.

“On April 29, 2024, Conagra Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Term Loan Agreement (the “Term Loan Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank of America”), as administrative agent and a lender, and the other lenders (if any) party thereto, providing for term loans to the Company in an aggregate principal amount of $300.0 million.”
Material Agreements

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. entered into Term Loan Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and a lender, and the other lenders party thereto valued at $300.0 million (effective 2024-04-29).

“On April 29, 2024, Conagra Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Term Loan Agreement (the “Term Loan Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank of America”), as administrative agent and a lender, and the other lenders (if any) party thereto, providing for term loans to the Company in an aggregate principal amount of $300.0 million.”
Earnings Releases

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. updated its third quarter of fiscal year 2024, which ended on February 25, 2024 guidance (raised).

“Conagra Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release which contained information on the Company’s third quarter fiscal 2024 financial results.”
Earnings Releases

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. reported third quarter of fiscal year 2024, which ended on February 25, 2024 results: revenue $3.0 billion, net income $309 million, EPS $0.64 per diluted share. Guidance raised.

“Our long-term focus remains on executing our strategic priorities and generating value for our shareholders." Total Company Third Quarter Results In the quarter, net sales were $3.0 billion reflecting: ● a 0.3% increase from the favorable impact of foreign exchange; and ● a 2.0% decrease in organic net sales. The 2.0% decrease in organic net sales was driven by a”
Earnings Releases

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. reported second quarter of fiscal year 2024, which ended on November 26, 2023 results: revenue $3.2 billion, net income $286 million, EPS $0.60. Guidance reaffirmed.

“reinforced our confidence in investing to build momentum in the second half and set up a strong FY25." Total Company Second Quarter Results In the quarter, net sales were $3.2 billion reflecting: ● a 0.2% increase from the favorable impact of foreign exchange; and ● a 3.4% decrease in organic net sales. The 3.4% decrease in organic net sales was driven by a”
Earnings Releases

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. reported the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, which ended on August 27, 2023 results: revenue $2.9 billion, net income $320 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, EPS $0.67. Guidance reaffirmed.

“confidence in our plans, people and agility as we continue to navigate a shifting consumer environment." Total Company First Quarter Results In the quarter, net sales were $2.9 billion reflecting: ● a 0.3% increase from the favorable impact of foreign exchange; and ● a 0.3% decrease in organic net sales. The 0.3% decrease in organic net sales was driven by a”
Governance Changes

CONAGRA BRANDS INC.: Board approved amendments to Bylaws to provide that Company shares will be issued solely in uncertificated form effective September 14, 2023 (effective 2023-09-14).

“On September 14, 2023, the Board approved amendments to the Amended and Restated Bylaws of Conagra Brands, Inc. (the "Bylaws"), effective on such date. The amendments to the Bylaws provide that, beginning on September 14, 2023, Company shares will be issued solely in uncertificated form; provided that Company shares represented by a certificate issued prior to September 14, 2023 will remain in certificated form until such certificate is surrendered to the Company.”
Shareholder Votes

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. shareholders approved Shareholder Proposal Requesting Shareholder Right to Call a Special Shareholder Meeting at the 2023-09-14 meeting.

“6. Shareholder Proposal Requesting Shareholder Right to Call a Special Shareholder Meeting The Company’s shareholders voted to approve a non-binding shareholder proposal requesting a shareholder right to call a special shareholder meeting. The voting results were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 293,982,553 79,059,621 1,327,031 51,328,280”
Shareholder Votes

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. shareholders approved Ratification of the Appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s Independent Auditor for Fiscal 2024 at the 2023-09-14 meeting.

“5. Ratification of the Appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company ’ s Independent Auditor for Fiscal 2024 The Company’s shareholders voted to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent auditor for fiscal 2024. The voting results were as follows: For Against Abstain 419,233,578 5,703,976 789,931”
Shareholder Votes

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. shareholders approved Approval of the Conagra Brands, Inc. 2023 Stock Plan at the 2023-09-14 meeting.

“4. Approval of the Conagra Brands, Inc. 2023 Stock Plan The Company’s shareholders voted to approve the Conagra Brands, Inc. 2023 Stock Plan. The results were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 343,490,638 29,530,603 1,347,964 51,328,280”
Shareholder Votes

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. shareholders approved Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation at the 2023-09-14 meeting.

“3. Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation The Company’s shareholders voted to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the Company’s named executive officer compensation. The voting results were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 259,800,404 112,574,574 1,994,227 51,328,280”
Shareholder Votes

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. shareholders approved Advisory Vote to Approve the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation at the 2023-09-14 meeting.

“2. Advisory Vote to Approve the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation The Company’s shareholders voted to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, a frequency of “1 Year” for future advisory votes to approve named executive officer compensation. The voting results were as follows: 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain Broker Non-Votes 366,671,766 565,524 5,909,997 1,221,918 51,328,280”
Shareholder Votes

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-09-14 meeting.

“Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. On September 14, 2023, the Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The final voting results for the matters brought before that meeting are set forth below: 1. Election of Directors The Company’s shareholders voted to elect the following eleven (11) nominees to serve as directors of the Company until their term expires at the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. The voting results were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Anil Arora 354,452,054 18,997,116 920,035 51,328,280 Thomas “Tony” K. Brown 365,268,333 8,219,123 881,749 51,328,280 Emanuel “Manny” Chirico 368,840,544 4,601,001 927,660 51,328,280 Sean M. Connolly 370,814,445 2,686,222 868,538 51,328,280 George Dowdie 371,825,623 1,590,873 952,709 51,328,280 Francisco J. Fraga 371,599,959 1,763,506 1,005,740 51,328,280 Fran Horowitz 358,181,690 15,307,520 879,995 51,328,280 Ric”
Debt Financings

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. incurred senior notes of $500,000,000 at 5.300% maturing 2026-10-01.

“On July 17, 2023, Conagra Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) agreed to sell $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.300% Senior Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”)”
Material Agreements

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. entered into Underwriting Agreement with BofA Securities, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC valued at $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.300% Senior Notes due 2026 (effective 2023-07-17).

“On July 17, 2023, Conagra Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) agreed to sell $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.300% Senior Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”) pursuant to an underwriting agreement, dated July 17, 2023 (the “Underwriting Agreement”), by and among the Company and BofA Securities, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, acting as representatives of the several underwriters named therein.”

Robert Wise retired as Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller at CONAGRA BRANDS INC..

“As previously announced, Robert Wise retired as Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller on July 28, 2023”

William Eric Johnson was appointed as Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller at CONAGRA BRANDS INC..

“The Board of Directors of Conagra Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) has appointed William Eric Johnson to serve as Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller (principal accounting officer) of the Company, effective July 29, 2023”
Earnings Releases

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. reported fiscal 2024 results: EPS Adjusted EPS between $2.70 and $2.75. Guidance initiated.

“The Company is providing fiscal 2024 guidance to reflect: ○ Organic net sales growth of approximately 1% compared to fiscal 2023 ○ Adjusted operating margin between 16% and 16.5% ○ Adjusted EPS between $2.70 and $2.75”
Earnings Releases

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. reported full year fiscal 2023 results: revenue $12.3 billion, EPS $1.42 per diluted share.

“For the full fiscal year, net sales increased 6.4% to $12.3 billion.”
Earnings Releases

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. reported fourth quarter fiscal 2023 results: revenue $3.0 billion, net income $37 million, EPS $0.08 per diluted share.

“operations - and remain committed to our long-term financial algorithm." Total Company Fourth Quarter Results In the quarter, reported and organic net sales increased 2.2% to $3.0 billion. The 2.2% increase was driven by a 9.9% improvement in price/mix, which was partially offset by a 7.7% decrease in volume. Price/mix was driven by the company’s inflation-driven”

William E. Johnson was appointed as Senior Vice President Corporate Controller (principal accounting officer) at CONAGRA BRANDS INC..

“The Board expects to appoint William E. Johnson, the Company’s Assistant Controller, to serve as Senior Vice President Corporate Controller (principal accounting officer) to succeed Mr. Wise upon his retirement.”

Robert G. Wise departed as Senior Vice President Corporate Controller (principal accounting officer) at CONAGRA BRANDS INC..

“On June 22, 2023, Conagra Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) has announced that Robert G. Wise, Senior Vice President Corporate Controller (principal accounting officer), has decided to retire from the Company no later than July 28, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. updated its third quarter of fiscal 2023 guidance (raised).

“On April 5, 2023, Conagra Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release which contained information on the Company’s third quarter fiscal 2023 financial results.”
Earnings Releases

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. reported fiscal 2023 results: EPS adjusted EPS between $2.60 and $2.70. Guidance raised.

“The company is raising its fiscal 2023 guidance to reflect: ○ Organic net sales growth of 7% to 8% compared to fiscal 2022 ○ Adjusted operating margin between 15.3% and 15.6% ○ Adjusted EPS between $2.60 and $2.70 representing growth of 10% to 14% compared to fiscal 2022”
Earnings Releases

CONAGRA BRANDS INC. reported second quarter fiscal 2023 results: revenue $3.3 billion, net income $382 million, EPS $0.79.

“In the quarter, net sales increased 8.3% to $3.3 billion. The increase in net sales primarily reflects: ● a 0.3% decrease from the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange; and ● an 8.6% increase in organic net sales. The 8.6% increase in organic net sales was driven by a 17.0% improvement in price/mix, which was partially offset by an 8.4% decrease in volume. Price/mix was driven by the company’s inflation-driven pricing actions that were reflected in the marketplace throughout the quarter. The volume decrease was primarily a result of the elasticity impact from inflation-driven pricing actions; however, the elasticity impact was favorable to expectations. CONAGRA BRANDS Page 2 Gross profit increased 22.2% to $922 million in the quarter, and adjusted gross profit increased 21.7% to $933 million. Second quarter gross profit benefited from higher organic net sales and productivity, which more than offset the negative impacts of cost of goods sold inflation (including unfavorable commodity”

Denise Paulonis was appointed as Director at CONAGRA BRANDS INC..

“appointed Denise Paulonis as a director of the Company to fill the newly-created vacancy”

Colleen Batcheler resigned as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at CONAGRA BRANDS INC..

“On April 8, 2022, Colleen Batcheler, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Conagra Brands, Inc. (the “ Company ”) tendered her resignation from the Company, effective April 30, 2022.”

Scott Ostfeld resigned as Director at CONAGRA BRANDS INC..

“On April 12, 2022, Scott Ostfeld provided Conagra Brands, Inc. (the “ Company ”) notice of his decision to resign from the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of the Company, effective April 12, 2022.”

George Dowdie was appointed as director at CONAGRA BRANDS INC..

“appointed George Dowdie as a director of the Company to fill the newly-created vacancy”

Fran Horowitz was appointed as director at CONAGRA BRANDS INC..

“On July 23, 2021, the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Conagra Brands, Inc. (the “ Company ”) approved, effective as of August 2, 2021, an increase in the size of the Board from eleven directors to twelve directors and appointed Fran Horowitz as a director of the Company to fill the newly-created vacancy and to serve until her successor is elected and qualified or until her earlier resignation or removal.”

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