Cindy Hoots was appointed as Director at MCCORMICK & CO INC.
“On May 19, 2026, the Board of the McCormick & Company, Incorporated (the “Company”) appointed Cindy Hoots to the Board of the Company with effect from June 1, 2026”
MCCORMICK & CO INC — fact timeline
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MCCORMICK & CO INC incurred credit facility of up to $2.0 billion with Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent at Term SOFR plus an applicable margin based on the credit ratings of McCormick’s s maturing three years after the Closing Date.
“The Term Loan Agreement provides McCormick with the ability to borrow up to $2.0 billion (the “Term Loan Facility”) at the closing of the Merger”
MCCORMICK & CO INC entered into Term Loan Agreement with the lenders party thereto and Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent valued at up to $2.0 billion (effective 2026-04-28).
“On April 28, 2026, McCormick & Company, Incorporated, a Maryland corporation (“McCormick”), entered into a Term Loan Agreement (the “Term Loan Agreement”), by and among McCormick, the lenders party thereto and Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent”
MCCORMICK & CO INC entered into Employee Matters Agreement with Unilever PLC valued at Part of overall merger agreement (effective 2026-03-31).
“(3) an Employee Matters Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2026 (the “Employee Matters Agreement”), by and among Unilever, SpinCo, DutchCo and McCormick”
MCCORMICK & CO INC entered into Separation and Distribution Agreement with Unilever PLC valued at Part of overall merger agreement (effective 2026-03-31).
“(2) a Separation and Distribution Agreement (the “Separation and Distribution Agreement”), dated as of March 31, 2026, by and among Unilever, DutchCo, SpinCo and McCormick”
MCCORMICK & CO INC entered into Agreement and Plan of Merger with Unilever PLC valued at Merger of SpinCo into McCormick; total transaction value approximately $15.7 billion; consideration (effective 2026-03-31).
“The definitive agreements entered into in connection with the Transactions include (1) an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of March 31, 2026, by and among Unilever, DutchCo, SpinCo, McCormick, Merger Sub I and Merger Sub II”
MCCORMICK & CO INC entered into Employee Matters Agreement with Unilever PLC, Sandman Corporation, Unilever Alpha HoldCo B.V., Morpheus Merger Sub I Corp., and McCormick & Company, Incorporated (effective 2026-03-31).
“an Employee Matters Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2026 (the “Employee Matters Agreement”), by and among Unilever, SpinCo, DutchCo, Merger Sub I and McCormick”
MCCORMICK & CO INC entered into Separation and Distribution Agreement with Unilever PLC, Unilever Alpha HoldCo B.V., Sandman Corporation, and McCormick & Company, Incorporated (effective 2026-03-31).
“a Separation and Distribution Agreement (the “Separation and Distribution Agreement”), dated as of March 31, 2026, by and among Unilever, DutchCo, SpinCo and McCormick”
MCCORMICK & CO INC entered into Agreement and Plan of Merger with Unilever PLC, Unilever Alpha HoldCo B.V., Sandman Corporation, Morpheus Merger Sub I Corp., and Morpheus Merger Sub II, LLC (effective 2026-03-31).
“an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of March 31, 2026, by and among Unilever, DutchCo, SpinCo, McCormick, Merger Sub I and Merger Sub II”
MCCORMICK & CO INC updated its first quarter ended February 28, 2026 guidance (reaffirmed).
“On March 31, 2026 the Registrant issued a press release and held a conference call with analysts to report on the results of operations for the first quarter for fiscal year 2026, which ended on February 28, 2026. Furnished with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release labeled " McCormick Reports Strong First Quarter Performance and Reaffirms 2026 Outlook," which includes an unaudited Cons olidated Income Statement for the three months ended February 28, 2026, an unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet of the Registrant as of February 28, 2026, and an unaudited Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the three months ended February 28, 2026.”
Patricia Little departed as Director at MCCORMICK & CO INC.
“On January 27, 2025, Patricia Little informed the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (the “Registrant”) that she intends to retire from the Board of the Registrant and will not stand for election at the Registrant’s next annual stockholders’ meeting, which is currently scheduled for March 26, 2025.”
Brendan M. Foley was appointed as Chairman of the Board at MCCORMICK & CO INC.
“the Board appointed Mr. Brendan M. Foley, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and current member of the Board, to succeed Mr. Kurzius as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025.”
Lawrence E. Kurzius departed as Executive Chairman at MCCORMICK & CO INC.
“Mr. Lawrence E. Kurzius, Executive Chairman of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (the “Company”), notified the Company of his decision to retire as an employee of the Company and and as Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective December 31, 2024.”
Michael R. Smith departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at MCCORMICK & CO INC.
“Mr. Smith will step down from his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective December 1, 2024, and will continue thereafter as Executive Vice President of McCormick to assist with the transition until his retirement from McCormick on February 28, 2025.”
Marcos Gabriel was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at MCCORMICK & CO INC.
“On June 25, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (“McCormick”) appointed Marcos Gabriel as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of McCormick effective December 1, 2024.”
Valarie Sheppard was appointed as Director at MCCORMICK & CO INC.
“On May 21, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (the “Registrant”) appointed Valarie Sheppard to the Board of the Registrant with effect from June 1, 2024, on which date she will become a member of the Audit Committee of the Board.”
MCCORMICK & CO INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on compensation of Named Executive Officers at the 2024-03-27 meeting.
“The Registrant’s stockholders approved in an advisory (non-binding) vote the compensation paid to the Registrant’s Named Executive Officers.”
MCCORMICK & CO INC shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm at the 2024-03-27 meeting.
“The Registrant’s stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Registrant’s Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2024.”
MCCORMICK & CO INC shareholders approved Election of twelve directors at the 2024-03-27 meeting.
“The Registrant’s stockholders elected twelve directors to the Registrant’s Board of Directors, to hold office until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified.”
MCCORMICK & CO INC reported three months ended February 29, 2024 results: EPS $0.62.
“Adjusted earnings per share was $0.63 compared to $0.59 in the year-ago period, reflecting a 7% increase year-over-year.”
MCCORMICK & CO INC updated its first quarter for fiscal year 2024 ended February 29, 2024 guidance (reaffirmed).
“McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC), a global leader in flavor, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended February 29, 2024 and reaffirmed fiscal 2024 outlook.”
MCCORMICK & CO INC reported fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 30, 2023 results: EPS Earnings per share was $0.81 compared to $0.69 in 2022.
“On January 25, 2024 the Registrant issued a press release and held a conference call with analysts to report on the results of operations for the fourth quarter and full year for fiscal year 2023, which ended on November 30, 2023.”
Terry Thomas was appointed as Director at MCCORMICK & CO INC.
“On January 23, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (the “Registrant”) appointed Terry Thomas to the Board of the Registrant.”
Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III retired as Director at MCCORMICK & CO INC.
“On January 9, 2024, Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, informed the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (the “Registrant”) that he intends to retire from the Board of the Registrant and will not stand for election at the Registrant’s next annual stockholders’ meeting, which is currently scheduled for March 27, 2024.”
MCCORMICK & CO INC reported the second quarter ended May 31, 2023 results: EPS $0.56. Guidance raised.
“On June 29, 2023 the Registrant issued a press release and held a conference call with analysts to report on the results of operations for the second quarter for fiscal year 2023, which ended May 31, 2023.”
Lawrence E. Kurzius changed role as Executive Chairman of the Board at MCCORMICK & CO INC.
“Mr. Foley will replace Lawrence E. Kurzius who will step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer effective September 1, 2023.”
Brendan M. Foley was elected as director at MCCORMICK & CO INC.
“In addition, on June 27, 2023, the Board voted to increase its size from eleven to twelve members and elected Mr. Foley as a director with immediate effect.”
Brendan M. Foley was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at MCCORMICK & CO INC.
“On June 27, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (“McCormick”) appointed Brendan M. Foley as President and Chief Executive Officer of McCormick effective September 1, 2023.”
Malcolm Swift changed role as Executive Vice President at MCCORMICK & CO INC.
“To assist with the transition of his duties to others within the organization, Mr. Swift will transition to a new role as Executive Vice President for the Company.”
Malcolm Swift departed as President Global Flavor Solutions and Chief Administrative Officer at MCCORMICK & CO INC.
“On May 16, 2023, Malcolm Swift, President Global Flavor Solutions and Chief Administrative Officer, provided notice of his intention to retire from McCormick & Company, Incorporated (the “Registrant”) as of November 30, 2023.”
MCCORMICK & CO INC shareholders approved Advisory (non-binding) vote on the frequency of future advisory stockholder votes on executive compensation at the 2023-03-29 meeting.
“4. Registrant’s stockholders voted, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, on the frequency of stockholder votes on executive compensation. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Votes for Three Years Votes for Two Years Votes for One Year Abstain Broker Non-Votes 560,656 99,815 10,012,907 44,150 3,474,062”
MCCORMICK & CO INC shareholders approved Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve compensation paid to Named Executive Officers at the 2023-03-29 meeting.
“3. Registrant’s stockholders approved in an advisory (non-binding) vote the compensation paid to the Registrant’s Named Executive Officers. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 10,390,708 286,118 40,702 3,474,062”
MCCORMICK & CO INC shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for fiscal year ending November 30, 2023 at the 2023-03-29 meeting.
“2. Registrant’s stockholders ratified the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Registrant’s Independent Registered Public Accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2023. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 14,132,093 47,323 12,174 —”
MCCORMICK & CO INC shareholders approved Election of eleven directors to the Board of Directors at the 2023-03-29 meeting.
“1. Registrant’s stockholders elected eleven directors to the Registrant’s Board of Directors, to hold office until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstained Broker Non-Votes Anne L. Bramman 10,523,500 165,176 43,871 3,474,062 Michael A. Conway 10,091,450 599,142 41,955 3,474,062 Freeman A. Hrabowski, III 10,226,141 458,691 47,715 3,474,062 Lawrence E. Kurzius 10,504,241 201,477 26,829 3,474,062 Patricia Little 10,222,420 471,043 39,084 3,474,062 Michael D. Mangan 10,204,427 488,789 39,331 3,474,062 Maritza G. Montiel 10,584,282 108,540 39,725 3,474,062 Margaret M.V. Preston 10,643,472 58,321 30,754 3,474,062 Gary Rodkin 10,453,727 240,275 38,545 3,474,062 Jacques Tapiero 10,608,932 85,069 38,546 3,474,062 W. Anthony Vernon 10,236,290 283,885 212,372 3,474,062”
MCCORMICK & CO INC reported first quarter ended February 28, 2023 results: EPS $0.52. Guidance reaffirmed.
“McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC), a global leader in flavor, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended February 28, 2023 and reaffirmed its financial outlook for fiscal year 2023.”
MCCORMICK & CO INC reported the fourth quarter and full year for fiscal year 2022, which ended on November 30, 2022 results: EPS Earnings per share was $2.52 as compared to $2.80 in 2021. Adjusted earnings per share was $2.53 as compared to $3.05 in. Guidance initiated.
“On January 26, 2023 the Registrant issued a press release and held a conference call with analysts to report on the results of operations for the fourth quarter and full year for fiscal year 2022, which ended on November 30, 2022.”
Brendan M. Foley was appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer at MCCORMICK & CO INC.
“On May 2, 2022, McCormick & Company, Incorporated ("McCormick") announced the appointment of Brendan M. Foley as President and Chief Operating Officer of McCormick effective June 1, 2022.”
Gregory P. Repas was appointed as Vice President & Controller and Principal Accounting Officer at MCCORMICK & CO INC.
“On August 9, 2021, Gregory P. Repas was appointed Vice President & Controller, and the Registrant’s Principal Accounting Officer, effective as of August 31, 2021.”
Christina M. McMullen departed as Vice President & Controller and Principal Accounting Officer at MCCORMICK & CO INC.
“As part of the transition, Ms. McMullen will step down from her role as Vice President & Controller, and the Registrant’s Principal Accounting Officer, as of August 31, 2021.”
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