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CURRENT REPORT
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On September 17, 2025, William E. Johnson informed Conagra Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to resign his position as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller to pursue another opportunity outside of the Company. He will continue to serve in his existing role and as the Company’s principal accounting officer until his departure, which is expected to occur effective upon the close of business on October 17, 2025 (the “Separation Date”). Mr. Johnson’s decision to resign his position is not the result of any disagreements with the Company on any matter relating to its financial statements, internal control over financial reporting, operations, policies, or practices.
David S. Marberger, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will serve as the Company’s principal accounting officer effective as of the Separation Date until a long-term successor is named. For biographical information with respect to Mr. Marberger, see the information provided under the heading “Information About Our Executive Officers” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 10, 2025, which information is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Marberger will not receive any additional compensation in respect of such responsibilities.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Carey Bartell | |
Name: | Carey Bartell | |
Title: | Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | |
Date: September 19, 2025
Document and Entity Information |
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| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 17, 2025 |
| Entity File Number | 1-7275 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Conagra Brands, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-0248710 |
| Entity Address State Or Province | IL |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Chicago |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 60654 |
| City Area Code | 312 |
| Local Phone Number | 549-5000 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | CAG |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000023217 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |