Mondelez International, Inc.
For the period ended May 20, 2026. Filed Apr 3, 2026.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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2026 PROXY STATEMENT | 1
LETTER FROM OUR CHAIR AND CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dirk Van de Put
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Dear Fellow Shareholders,
2025 was a year of strength and transition for Mondelēz International. Amid
a challenging backdrop, with historic volatility in cocoa markets and uneven
consumer confidence, we delivered solid net revenue growth, durable gross
profit dollar generation and strong free cash flow. We also continued to
return meaningful capital to our shareholders through dividends and share
repurchases. These results reflect the resilience of our categories, the
strength of our brands, and the discipline of our execution.
We exited 2025 as a structurally stronger company, positioning us well on
our path to reaccelerate growth and consistently deliver our long-term
growth algorithm.
Snacking remains deeply embedded in daily life. Consumers snack more
than three times per day globally, and our core categories continue to grow
faster than broader food. We hold the #1 global position in biscuits and with
a strong #2 position in chocolate, with meaningful headroom across cakes
and pastries and snack bars. Core snacks are expected to grow steadily
over the next five years, supported by stable per capita consumption and
continued value expansion.
Our revenue mix has increasingly shifted toward these core categories, and we expect them to comprise 90% of
revenues by 2030. Combined with our global footprint and local-first operating model, this focus creates a scalable and
resilient growth system.
Emerging markets are now a scaled engine of growth, not a future option. Approximately 40% of our revenue comes
from these markets, where we have delivered double-digit organic net revenue growth over the past five years. China,
India, Brazil, and Mexico represent nearly half of our emerging markets revenue and continue to offer substantial
runway through distribution expansion, affordability-focused price pack architecture, and locally relevant innovation. We
remain confident that emerging markets will continue to deliver sustainable, volume-led growth over the long term.
In developed markets, our focus is equally clear: improve execution and restore consistent volume momentum. In North
America, we have launched a multi-year supply chain modernization program designed to enhance flexibility, optimize
costs, and improve service beginning in 2027. We are increasing working media investments, expanding distribution in
under-indexed channels, and refining our price pack architecture to meet evolving consumer needs. While the
environment remains competitive, penetration of our brands is stable, and we are confident in our ability to strengthen
performance over time.
In Europe, our chocolate business navigated an unprecedented cocoa cycle. Despite significant pricing actions,
category fundamentals remain attractive, supported by strong brand loyalty and historically moderate elasticity. As
cocoa markets stabilize, we are refining price points, expanding premium offerings, accelerating innovation, and
strengthening supply chain resilience. We believe these actions position Europe for recovery and renewed growth.
Cocoa volatility was the defining challenge of 2025. We addressed it through disciplined pricing, structural supply chain
actions, and focused reinvestment. We are expanding sourcing beyond West Africa, supporting improved agronomy
practices and large-scale farming, and investing in alternative technologies, including cell-cultured and fermented
cocoa. As cocoa fundamentals normalize, we expect improved margin dynamics and stronger earnings growth
beginning in 2027, while continuing to invest appropriately behind our brands.
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LETTER FROM OUR CHAIR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
To further elevate execution in this dynamic environment, we appointed Luca Zaramella as Chief Operating Officer,
overseeing our commercial operations across all four geographic regions, as well as our corporate sales, marketing,
and supply chain functions. In the near term, Luca also remains in his role as Chief Financial Officer, while we search
for a new leader to fulfill that role. Luca is a strong operational and financial leader with deep knowledge of our
business and a consistent record of driving results. His expanded role is designed to sharpen accountability, accelerate
decision-making, and raise the bar on operational excellence across the enterprise. I am confident that this structure
will further strengthen our execution and accelerate our performance as we realize the promise of our growth agenda.
Across the Company, our competitive advantages continue to compound. Our iconic brands demonstrate strong and
growing consumer equity. Our localized supply chains and route to market capabilities enable speed and agility. Our
category-focused research and development fuels innovation. And our engaged culture, grounded in a growth mindset
and local accountability, supports consistent performance.
These advantages underpin our long-term growth algorithm aspiration of 3% to 5% organic net revenue growth, high
single-digit adjusted EPS growth, and more than $3 billion in free cash flow. We remain committed to disciplined capital
allocation, balancing reinvestment in the business, targeted bolt-on acquisitions, and meaningful returns of capital
to shareholders.
While volatility may persist in the near term, our fundamentals are strong. We operate in attractive and resilient
categories, supported by leading brands, a diversified geographic footprint, and strengthened operational leadership.
We are confident in our strategy, confident in our team, and confident in our ability to deliver sustainable,
long-term value.
On behalf of our approximately 91,000 colleagues around the world, thank you for your continued trust and investment
in Mondelēz International.
Sincerely,
Dirk Van de Put
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
2026 PROXY STATEMENT | 3
LETTER FROM OUR LEAD
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Patrick T. Siewert
Lead Independent Director
“We recognize that
when you invest in
Mondelēz International,
you place your trust in the
Board, the management
team, and the Company.
We deeply value that trust
and remain committed to
providing independent
oversight, sound
governance, and long-
term value creation for
our shareholders.”
Dear Fellow Shareholders,
As we reflect on 2025 and look ahead, I am pleased to share the Board’s
continued focus on advancing Mondelēz International’s long-term growth
strategy and upholding strong governance practices. The progress the
Company has achieved amid a dynamic and, at times, volatile operating
environment reinforces our confidence in the path we have charted.
During 2025, the Company navigated historic volatility in cocoa markets and
evolving consumer demand patterns across several regions. Throughout this
period, the Board remained closely engaged with Chair and Chief Executive
Officer Dirk Van de Put and the broader executive leadership team as they
executed the Company’s strategy. We reviewed business plans, margin
dynamics, capital allocation priorities, and supply chain resilience initiatives,
while maintaining our focus on restoring consistent volume momentum in
developed markets and sustaining strong growth across emerging markets.
The Board continues to support management’s disciplined execution on our
path to consistently deliver our long-term growth algorithm aspiration and
Vision 2030 priorities. We remain committed to providing independent,
strategic oversight of the Company’s operations and helping ensure
that robust governance practices remain at the foundation of our
decision-making. Independent directors meet regularly in executive
sessions, and we maintain active oversight across strategy, risk
management, succession planning, and executive compensation.
Board composition and refreshment remain priorities. Our directors
collectively bring deep global consumer, financial, operational, and
governance expertise. We believe this breadth of experience positions us
well to guide the Company as it navigates an evolving global landscape.
At our 2026 Annual Meeting, we will ask shareholders to elect a highly
qualified slate of director nominees whose skills and experience align
with the Company’s strategy and global footprint.
Leadership development is also a key area of the Board’s focus. During the
year, we appointed Luca Zaramella to serve as Chief Operating Officer.
This decision reflects the Board’s confidence in Luca’s operational and
financial leadership and our commitment to supporting strong execution as
the Company advances its growth agenda.
Sustainability initiatives continue to be a driver of long-term value creation. The Board oversees progress against the
Sustainability pillar of Vision 2030, including responsible sourcing initiatives and efforts to enhance supply chain
resilience and promote human rights across the value chain. We believe these actions are integral to maintaining
the strength of our brands, supporting the communities in which we operate, and creating long-term value.
We recognize that when you invest in Mondelēz International, you place your trust in the Board, the management team,
and the Company. We deeply value that trust and remain committed to providing independent oversight, sound
governance, and long-term value creation for our shareholders. As we have in years past, we regularly engaged
with shareholders in 2025 to seek their input on emerging issues, address their questions, and understand
their perspectives.
4 | 2026 PROXY STATEMENT
LETTER FROM OUR LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for your continued investment in Mondelēz International. We encourage
you to review this proxy statement and vote your shares in alignment with the Board’s recommendations.
Sincerely,
Patrick T. Siewert
Lead Independent Director
2026 PROXY STATEMENT | 5
NOTICE OF 2026 ANNUAL MEETING
OF SHAREHOLDERS
| TIME AND DATE9:00 a.m. CDT on May 20, 2026VenueVirtual Annual Meetingwww.proxydocs.com/MDLZRecord DateMarch 11, 2026 | 905 West Fulton Market, Suite 200Chicago, IL 60607 |
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5 WHO MAY VOTE:
| ITEMS OF BUSINESS: | |
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| 1. | To elect as directors the 10 director nominees named in the Proxy Statement (“Proxy Statement”); |
| 2. | To approve, on an advisory basis, the Company’s executive compensation; |
| 3. | To ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026; |
| 4. | To vote on two shareholder proposals if properly presented at the meeting; and |
| 5. | To transact any other business properly presented at the meeting. |
WHO MAY VOTE:
Shareholders of record of Mondelēz International Class A Common Stock at the close of business on March 11, 2026,
are entitled to vote at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”).
DATE OF DISTRIBUTION:
On or about April 3, 2026, we distributed the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials and made available
electronically the Proxy Statement, Proxy Card, and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2025 (the “2025 Form 10-K”) online atwww.proxydocs.com/MDLZ.
FORMAT OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS:
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) has determined that we will hold a virtual Annual Meeting via webcast. We have
designed the format of the Annual Meeting so that shareholders have the same rights and opportunities as they would
have at a physical meeting for meaningful engagement with the Company.
Access to the Webcast of the Annual Meeting: Only shareholders of record and beneficial owners of shares of our
Common Stock as of the close of business on March 11, 2026, the record date, may attend and participate in the
Annual Meeting, including voting and asking questions during the virtual Annual Meeting.
To attend the Annual Meeting, you must register atwww.proxydocs.com/MDLZ. Upon completing your registration,
you will receive further instructions via email, including a unique link that will allow you access to the Annual Meeting
and to vote and submit questions during the Annual Meeting.
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NOTICE OF 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
As part of the registration process, you must enter the control number located on your proxy card, voting instruction
form, or Notice of Internet Availability. If you are a beneficial owner of shares registered in the name of a broker, bank,
or other nominee, you will also need to provide the registered name on your account and the name of your broker,
bank, or other nominee as part of the registration process.
On the day of the Annual Meeting, May 20, 2026, shareholders may begin to log in to the virtual Annual Meeting
15 minutes prior to the Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. CDT.
Should you encounter any difficulties accessing the virtual Annual Meeting platform, including any difficulties voting or
submitting questions, we will have technicians ready to assist you. You may call the technical support number that will
be posted in your instructional email.
A recording of the Annual Meeting will be available following the meeting in the investor relations section of our website
atwww.mondelezinternational.com.
On behalf of our Board of Directors, management, and employees, thank you for your continued support.
Laura Stein
Executive Vice President, Corporate & Legal Affairs,
General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING
OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON MAY 20, 2026
Mondelēz International, Inc.’s Proxy Statement and 2025 Form 10-K are available atwww.proxydocs.com/MDLZ.
| HOW TO VOTEYour vote is important. We encourage you to review the proxy materials and vote your shares as soon as possible, even if you plan to attend the Annual Meeting online. If you are voting via the Internet, with your mobile device or by telephone, be sure to have your Proxy Card or Voting Instruction Form (“VIF”) in hand and follow the instructions. You can vote any of four ways: | VIA THEINTERNETVisit the website listed on your Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials, Proxy Card, or VIF. | WITH YOURMOBILE DEVICEScan the QR barcode on your Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials, Proxy Card, or VIF. | BY TELEPHONECall the telephone number on your Proxy Card or VIF. | BY MAILIf you received paper copies of your Proxy Materials, mark, sign, date, and return the Proxy Card in the envelope provided. |
2026 PROXY STATEMENT | 7
NOTICE OF 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This proxy statement contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than
statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including
any projections of earnings, revenue, or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies, and objectives of
management; any statements regarding our sustainability strategies, goals, and initiatives; any statements regarding
future economic conditions or performance; any statements of belief or expectation; and any statements of
assumptions underlying any of the foregoing or other future events. Forward-looking statements may include, among
others, the words, and variations of words, “will,” “may,” “expect,” “would,” “could,” “might,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,”
“likely,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “objective,” “predict,” “project,” “drive,” “seek,” “aim,” “target,” “potential,” “commitment,”
“outlook,” “continue,” or any other similar words.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in any of our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual
results or outcomes could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements.
Our future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to
change and to inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control and are amplified by ongoing
macroeconomic volatility and uncertainty, including current and potential trade and tariff actions affecting countries
where we operate. Please see our risk factors, as they may be amended from time to time, set forth in our filings with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K
and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. There may be other factors not presently known to us or which we
currently consider to be immaterial that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected in any
forward-looking statements we make. We disclaim and do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statement in this report except as required by applicable law or regulation.
The sustainability information included in, and any sustainability issues identified as material for purposes of, this
document may not be considered material for SEC reporting purposes. In the context of this disclosure, the term
“material” for sustainability matters is distinct from, and should not be confused with, such term as defined for SEC
reporting purposes. Website references throughout this proxy statement are provided for convenience only, and the
content on the referenced websites is not incorporated by reference into this proxy statement. In addition, historical,
current, and forward-looking sustainability-related statements may be based on standards for measuring progress that
are still developing, internal controls and processes that continue to evolve, and assumptions that are subject to change
in the future.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
| LETTER FROM OUR CHAIR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 1 |
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| LETTER FROM OUR LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR | 3 |
| NOTICE OF 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS | 5 |
| PROXY STATEMENT SUMMARY | 10 |
| 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders | 10 |
| How to Vote in Advance of the Meeting | 10 |
| Items of Business | 11 |
| About Mondelēz International | 12 |
| Director Nominees | 12 |
| Our Governance Framework | 14 |
| Executive Compensation | 16 |
| ITEM 1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS | 18 |
| How We Build an Experienced and Qualified Board | 18 |
| Director Skills | 20 |
| Shareholder Recommendations for Director Candidates | 21 |
| Shareholders Elect Directors Annually | 22 |
| Director Nominees for Election at the Annual Meeting | 23 |
| CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | 33 |
| Governance Guidelines | 33 |
| Director Onboarding and Education | 35 |
| Director Independence | 37 |
| Board Oversight of Strategy | 38 |
| Board Oversight of Risk Management | 38 |
| Board Oversight of Human Capital Management and Corporate Culture | 41 |
| Meeting Attendance | 42 |
| Insider Trading Policy | 42 |
| Codes of Conduct | 43 |
| Review of Transactions with Related Persons | 44 |
| Shareholder Outreach and Communication with the Board | 45 |
| BOARD COMMITTEES AND MEMBERSHIP | 46 |
| Committee Membership | 46 |
| Audit Committee | 47 |
| Finance Committee | 50 |
| Governance, Membership and Sustainability Committee | 51 |
| People and Compensation Committee | 53 |
| OUR DISTINCTIVE APPROACH TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES | 56 |
| Our Strategic Focus Areas | 56 |
| Board Oversight and Governance of Sustainability | 57 |
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| Our Goals | 58 |
| Sustainability Reporting | 59 |
| COMPENSATION OF NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS | 60 |
| Review of Non-Employee Director Compensation | 60 |
| Summary of 2025 Compensation Elements | 60 |
| Plan Limits on Non-Employee Director Grants | 60 |
| Cash Compensation – Board, Lead Independent Director, and Committee Chair Retainers | 61 |
| Equity Compensation – Annual Equity Grant | 61 |
| Director Stock Ownership Guidelines | 61 |
| Company Match for Director Charitable Contributions | 61 |
| 2025 Non-Employee Director Compensation | 62 |
| 2025 Non-Employee Director Equity Awards | 62 |
| COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (CD&A) | 63 |
| Executive Summary | 63 |
| Compensation Program | 67 |
| Compensation Determination Process | 79 |
| Compensation Governance | 82 |
| EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TABLES | 85 |
| 2025 Summary Compensation Table | 85 |
| 2025 Grants of Plan-Based Awards | 87 |
| 2025 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End | 88 |
| 2025 Options Exercised and Stock Vested | 89 |
| 2025 Pension Benefits | 90 |
| Retirement Benefit Plan Description | 90 |
| 2025 Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Benefits | 91 |
| Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control | 93 |
| PEOPLE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 | 97 |
| CEO PAY RATIO | 98 |
| PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCE | 99 |
| Financial Performance Measures | 101 |
| Analysis of the Information Presented in the Pay Versus Performance Table | 101 |
| OWNERSHIP OF EQUITY SECURITIES | 103 |
| ITEM 2. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION | 105 |
2026 PROXY STATEMENT | 9
| ITEM 3. RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 | 106 |
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| Review of Independent Registered Public Accountants | 106 |
| Selection of Independent Registered Public Accountants | 107 |
| SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS | 108 |
| ITEM 4. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL | 109 |
| Report on Objective Evaluation of Plastics Packaging Policies | 109 |
| ITEM 5. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL | 112 |
| Adopt Independent Board Chairman Policy | 112 |
| OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY BE PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING | 115 |
| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING AND VOTING | 116 |
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| Voting Instructions to Proxies | 116 |
| Attending and Voting at the Annual Meeting | 116 |
| Getting Information and Asking Questions Before and During the Annual Meeting | 116 |
| Frequently Asked Questions About the Annual Meeting and Voting | 117 |
| 2027 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS | 122 |
| Shareholder Nominations and Proposals for the 2027 Annual Meeting | 122 |
| ANNEX A: FINANCIAL MEASURES DEFINITIONS | 123 |
| GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations | 127 |
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