Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
For the period ended May 31, 2026. Filed Jul 30, 2026.
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May 31, 2026 · Filed Jul 30, 2026
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PROXY STATEMENT SUMMARY
In this Proxy Statement, “we,” “us,” “our,” “Company” and “Lamb Weston” refer to Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
This summary highlights select information contained elsewhere in this Proxy Statement. This is not a complete description, and you should read the entire Proxy Statement carefully before voting.
ANNUAL MEETING
| Time and Date | 8:00 a.m. MDT on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Place | Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., 533 S. Rivershore Lane, Eagle, Idaho 83616 |
| Record Date | July 24, 2026 (the “Record Date”) |
| Voting | Shareholders as of the Record Date are entitled to one vote per share of our common stock on each matter to be voted upon at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") |
| Admission | You must register in advance in order to attend the Annual Meeting by following the registration instructions described in Question 17 under “Procedural Matters and Frequently Asked Questions” in this Proxy Statement |
VOTING ITEMS AND BOARD RECOMMENDATION
| Voting Item · Board Recommendation · Page Reference | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Item 1 – | Election of Directors | For all nominees | 4 |
| Item 2 – | Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation | For | 18 |
| Item 3 – | Approval of the Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. 2026 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan | For | 19 |
| Item 4 – | Ratification of the Selection of KPMG LLP as Independent Auditors for Fiscal Year 2027 | For | 30 |
We will also transact any other business that properly comes before the Annual Meeting.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The table below provides summary information about each director nominee as of July 24, 2026.
| Name | Age | DirectorSince | Occupation and Experience | Independent | Audit & Finance | Comp & HC | N&CG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan E.B. Craps (Executive Chair) | 48 | 2026 | Executive Chair, Lamb Weston | No | |||
| Bradley A. Alford (Lead Director) | 70 | 2025 | Former Operating Partner, Advent International Corporation | Yes | X | ||
| Peter J. Bensen | 64 | 2017 | President, Bensen LLC | Yes | Chair | ||
| André J. Hawaux | 65 | 2017 | Former EVP and Chief Operating Officer, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. | Yes | X | ||
| Ruth Kimmelshue | 63 | 2025 | Co-Chief Executive Officer, Continental Grain Company | Yes | X | ||
| Lawrence E. Kurzius | 68 | 2025 | Former Executive Chairman, McCormick & Company Incorporated | Yes | X | X | |
| Timothy R. McLevish | 71 | 2025 | Managing Partner, Strategic Advisory Partners, LLC | Yes | X | ||
| Hala G. Moddelmog | 70 | 2017 | President and Chief Executive Officer, Woodruff Arts Center | Yes | Chair | ||
| Scott Ostfeld | 49 | 2025 | Managing Partner and Portfolio Manager, JANA Partners Management, LP | Yes | X | ||
| Norman Prestage | 61 | 2024 | Former Partner, Ernst & Young LLP | Yes | Chair | ||
| Michael J. Smith | 49 | 2025 | President and Chief Executive Officer, Lamb Weston | No | |||
X = Committee member
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SUMMARY
Consistent with the provisions of Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and related U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules, we are asking our shareholders to vote to approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of our named executive officers, or NEOs (as defined under “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” below). This “say-on-pay” vote is not intended to address any specific item of our compensation program, but rather to address our overall approach to the compensation of our NEOs as described in this Proxy Statement.
Our executive compensation program is designed to encourage and reward behavior that promotes attainment of rigorous annual and long-term goals and sustainable growth for our shareholders. The Compensation and Human Capital Committee (the “Compensation Committee”) of our Board of Directors (the “Board”) believes that the program should accomplish the following objectives:
provide a competitive total compensation opportunity to recruit, retain and motivate talented executives who drive our success;
encourage achievement of strategic and financial objectives and creation of shareholder value;
integrate and balance annual and long-term performance;
align executives’ interests with shareholders’ interests;
manage cost and share dilution; and
ensure compensation plans do not encourage inappropriate risk taking.
As described in further detail under “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” below, consistent with these objectives, our compensation program has been designed with a view toward linking a significant portion of the compensation of each NEO to Company performance and the growth in the value of Lamb Weston. Please read “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” and “Executive Compensation Tables” in this Proxy Statement for additional details about our executive compensation program, including information about our NEOs’ fiscal year 2026 compensation.
LAMB WESTON 2026 EQUITY AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
Our current stock plan, the Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. 2016 Stock Plan (the "2016 Plan"), was approved by our former parent and sole shareholder at that time, Conagra Brands, Inc. (formerly, ConAgra Foods, Inc., "Conagra"), such that we will not be able to issue any new awards under the 2016 Plan on or after November 9, 2026. As of July 15, 2026, 1,845,722 shares of common stock remained available for grant under the 2016 Plan. The proposed Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. 2026 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan (the "2026 Plan") authorizes the issuance of a maximum of 5,000,000 new shares of Lamb Weston common stock, less one share for every one share of common stock granted under the 2016 Plan after July 15, 2026 and prior to the effective date of the 2026 Plan. Our Board, upon the recommendation of our Compensation Committee, has approved the 2026 Plan to succeed the 2016 Plan and we are asking shareholders to approve the 2026 Plan.
AUDITORS
As a matter of good corporate governance practice, we are asking our shareholders to ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as our independent auditors for the fiscal year ending May 30, 2027.
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