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GENERAL MILLS INC

For the period ended Sep 30, 2025. Filed Aug 11, 2025.

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Sep 30, 2025 · Filed Aug 11, 2025

GIS$35.51-2.6%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026
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PROPOSAL NUMBER 1:

Election of DirectorsThe board of directors recommends the election of each of the director nominees presented in this proxy statement to our independent and highly-experienced board.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR EACH DIRECTOR NOMINEE.INDEPENDENCE
AGE
TENURE (AVERAGE TENURE: 7.6 YEARS)
Our Directors’ Skills and Experiences Support Our Long-term Strategy
Additional information about each director and his or her qualifications may be found beginning on page 20.
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PROPOSAL NUMBER 2:

Advisory Approval of Executive CompensationThe compensation program for our executive team recognizes and rewards the achievement of annual and sustained performance. Each element of compensation is tied to performance. Incentive measures are closely linked to our strategy, long-term growth model, financial objectives, and ultimately total shareholder returns (“TSR”).
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE PROPOSAL.Percentage Of CEO Target CompensationTotal Direct Compensation ElementPay ElementPerformance Measure
BASE SALARYCash• Individual performance and contributions based on scope and complexity of role
ANNUAL INCENTIVECash-based awardCompany Performance (80%) • Organic net sales growth* • Adjusted operating profit growth* Individual Performance (20%)
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE
Performance Share Units (“PSUs”)Three-year cliff vesting (with one-year additional holding period required) and Three-year measurement period • Organic net sales growth (Compound Annual Growth Rate (“CAGR”))* • Cumulative operating cash flow* • +/- 25% Relative TSR Modifier
Stock OptionsFour-year graded vesting
Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”)Four-year graded vesting
Additional information about executive compensation may be found beginning on page 44.

PROPOSAL NUMBER 3:

Ratify Appointment of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE PROPOSAL.Our audit committee is responsible for the selection and engagement of our independent auditor. The audit committee annually reviews qualifications, performance, independence, and fees of KPMG, our current registered public accounting firm. The focus of the process is to select and retain the most qualified firm to perform the annual audit. Based on its annual review, the audit committee believes that the retention of KPMG as our independent auditor is in the best interests of the company and its shareholders. We are asking shareholders to ratify the appointment of KPMG for fiscal 2026. Additional information about the independent registered public accounting firm may be found beginning on page 71.
* Non-GAAP measure. For more information on the use of non-GAAP measures in the Proxy Statement, and a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures, see Appendix A.
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PROPOSALS 4 and 5:

Shareholder Proposals THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE AGAINST THESE PROPOSALS.We received two shareholder proposals to be voted on at this year’s annual meeting, if properly presented. Shareholders are asked to vote against each of the shareholder proposals. Information on the shareholder proposals and our statements in opposition of the proposals may be found beginning on page 74.
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