GIS - Dividend announcements

Company reaffirms full-year fiscal 2026 outlook As expected, third-quarter and nine-month results included significant impacts from investments to improve brand remarkability, the North American yogurt divestitures, and an unfavorable trade expense timing comparison Net sales of $4.4 billion were down 8 percent, including a 6-point headwind from the net impact of divestitures and acquisitions; organic net sales¹ were down 3 percent Operating profit of $525 million was down 41 percent; adjusted operating profit of $547 million was down 32 percent in constant currency Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.56 were down 50 percent; adjusted diluted EPS of $0.64 was down 37 percent

Company Updates Full-year Fiscal 2026 Outlook Amid Challenging Consumer Environment General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) will share an update on the company's Accelerate strategy and key initiatives at today's Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Harmening, Chief Financial Officer Kofi Bruce, and Group President of North America Retail and North America Pet Dana McNabb will outline plans to drive sustainable growth by delivering greater remarkability through the company's global brands. "Since launching our Accelerate strategy six years ago, we've been hard at work transforming General Mills," said Jeff Harmening, chairman and CEO, G

Board Declares Quarterly Dividend, Continuing 127 Years of Uninterrupted Dividend Payments General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) today announced the election of Joan Bottarini to its board of directors, effective Jan. 26, 2026. The election of Bottarini reflects the company's thoughtful approach to board succession and refreshment. The company continues to prioritize directors with world-class qualifications and a breadth of experience from a variety of industries. As the current Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H), a global hospitality company, Bottarini brings to the board significant executive experience and an excellent track record of fin

As expected, second-quarter and six-month results included significant impacts from investments to improve brand remarkability, the North American yogurt divestitures, and an unfavorable trade expense timing comparison Net sales of $4.9 billion were down 7 percent, including a 6-point headwind from the net impact of divestitures and acquisitions; organic net sales1 were down 1 percent Operating profit of $728 million was down 32 percent; adjusted operating profit of $848 million was down 20 percent in constant currency Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.78 were down 45 percent; adjusted diluted EPS of $1.10 was down 21 percent in constant currency ¹ Please see Note 7 to the Con

The General Mills Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend at the prevailing rate of $0.61 per share, payable Feb. 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Jan. 9, 2026. General Mills (NYSE:GIS) and its predecessor company have paid dividends without interruption for 127 years. About General Mills General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands, relentlessly innovate, unleash its scale and stand for good. Its portfolio of beloved brands includes household names like Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Totino's, Annie's, Wanchai Ferry, Yoki and more. Ge

Company Reaffirms Long-term Growth Targets and Fiscal 2026 Financial Outlook General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) executives today provided investors and analysts an update on its strategic priorities and plans to accelerate growth at its Investor Day at the company's world headquarters in Minneapolis. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Harmening, Chief Financial Officer Kofi Bruce, and other General Mills executives outlined the company's key growth initiatives focused on driving remarkability across its global brands. As part of its prepared remarks, General Mills reaffirmed its long-term growth targets and its full-year fiscal 2026 financial outlook. "Since the launch of the Acceler

The General Mills Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend at the prevailing rate of $0.61 per share, payable November 3, 2025, to shareholders of record as of October 10, 2025. General Mills (NYSE: GIS) and its predecessor company have paid dividends without interruption for 127 years. About General Mills General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands, relentlessly innovate, unleash its scale and stand for good. Its portfolio of beloved brands includes household names like Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Totino's, Annie's, Wanchai Ferry, Yoki and

First-quarter results were in line with company expectations on organic net sales and slightly ahead of expectations on adjusted operating profit and adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) Net sales of $4.5 billion decreased 7 percent, including a 4-point headwind from the net impact of divestitures and acquisitions; organic net sales1 were down 3 percent Operating profit of $1.7 billion increased 108 percent, including a $1.05 billion gain on the U.S. yogurt divestiture; adjusted operating profit of $711 million was down 18 percent in constant currency Diluted EPS of $2.22 increased 116 percent; adjusted diluted EPS of $0.86 was down 20 percent in constant currency ¹ Please

General Mills Board of Directors Declares Dividend Increase Full Year Highlights Net sales of $19.5 billion decreased 2 percent from the prior year; organic net sales1 were also down 2 percent Operating profit of $3.3 billion was down 4 percent; adjusted operating profit of $3.4 billion was down 7 percent in constant currency Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.10 was down 5 percent; adjusted diluted EPS of $4.21 was down 7 percent in constant currency Fourth Quarter Highlights Net sales of $4.6 billion decreased 3 percent; organic net sales1 were also down 3 percent, in line with expectations, including a 2-point headwind from unfavorable trade expense timing Operati

Strong Holistic Margin Management Productivity Savings and Expected Incremental Cost Efficiency Initiatives to Fuel Increased Growth Investment in Fiscal 2026 Third-quarter net sales of $4.8 billion were down 5 percent; organic net sales1 were also down 5 percent, including approximately 4 points of headwinds from retailer inventory reductions and the expected reversal of certain second-quarter favorable timing items Operating profit of $891 million was down 2 percent; adjusted operating profit of $801 million was down 13 percent in constant currency Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.12 were down 4 percent; adjusted diluted EPS of $1.00 was down 15 percent in constant currency

At the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) 2025 Conference, General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Harmening and Chief Financial Officer Kofi Bruce will share progress against the company's Accelerate strategy, focusing on the strategic choices it has made to deliver long-term sustainable growth and top-tier shareholder returns. Accelerate Strategy Has Delivered Strong Financial Results Over the past five years since the formal launch of its Accelerate strategy, General Mills has invested in its brands, reshaped nearly 30 percent of its portfolio, built a competitively advantaged digital infrastructure, and advanced its people and planetary commitme

The General Mills Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend at the prevailing rate of $0.60 per share, payable May 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of April 10, 2025. General Mills (NYSE:GIS) and its predecessor company have paid dividends without interruption for 126 years. About General Mills General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands, relentlessly innovate, unleash its scale and stand for good. Its portfolio of beloved brands includes household names like Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Yoplait, Totino's, Annie's, Wanchai Ferry, Yoki an

Net sales of $5.2 billion were up 2 percent; organic net sales1 increased 1 percent Operating profit of $1.1 billion was up 33 percent; adjusted operating profit of $1.1 billion increased 7 percent in constant currency Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.42 was up 39 percent; adjusted diluted EPS of $1.40 increased 12 percent in constant currency Second-quarter results included certain timing benefits that are expected to reverse in the second half Company updates full-year fiscal 2025 outlook to reflect increased investment to fund improved volume and market share trends ¹ Please see Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements below for reconciliation of this and oth

The General Mills Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend at the prevailing rate of $0.60 per share, payable February 3, 2025, to shareholders of record as of January 10, 2025. General Mills (NYSE:GIS) and its predecessor company have paid dividends without interruption for 126 years. About General Mills General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands, relentlessly innovate, unleash its scale and stand for good. Its portfolio of beloved brands includes household names like Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Yoplait, Totino's, Annie's, Wanchai Ferry,

The General Mills Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend at the prevailing rate of $0.60 per share, payable November 1, 2024, to shareholders of record as of October 10, 2024. General Mills (NYSE:GIS) and its predecessor company have paid dividends without interruption for 126 years. About General Mills General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands, relentlessly innovate, unleash its scale and stand for good. Its portfolio of beloved brands includes household names like Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Yoplait, Totino's, Annie's, Wanchai Ferry, Yo

Net sales of $4.8 billion were down 1 percent; organic net sales also declined 1 percent Operating profit of $832 million was down 11 percent; adjusted operating profit of $865 million was down 4 percent in constant currency Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.03 was down 10 percent; adjusted diluted EPS of $1.07 was down 2 percent in constant currency Company reaffirms full-year fiscal 2025 outlook ¹ Please see Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements below for reconciliation of this and other non-GAAP measures used in this release. General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) today reported results for the first quarter ended August 25, 2024. "Our top priority in fiscal 2025 is to

General Mills Board of Directors Declares Dividend Increase  Full Year Highlights Net sales of $19.9 billion decreased 1 percent from the prior year; organic net sales1 were 1 percent below year-ago results that grew double digits Operating profit of $3.4 billion essentially matched year-ago results; adjusted operating profit of $3.6 billion was up 4 percent in constant currency Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.31 essentially matched year-ago results; adjusted diluted EPS of $4.52 was up 6 percent in constant currency Fourth Quarter Highlights Net sales of $4.7 billion decreased 6 percent; organic net sales were also down 6 percent Operating profit of $779 million

Net sales of $5.1 billion were down 1 percent in the third quarter and organic net sales1 were also down 1 percent; on a 2-year compound growth basis, net sales were up 6 percent and organic net sales were up 7 percent Operating profit of $911 million was up 25 percent; adjusted operating profit of $914 million increased 14 percent in constant currency Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.17 were up 27 percent; adjusted diluted EPS of $1.17 increased 22 percent in constant currency Company reaffirms full-year fiscal 2024 outlook ¹ Please see Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements below for reconciliation of this and other non-GAAP measures used in this release. Gen

Board Declares Quarterly Dividend, Continuing 125th Year of Uninterrupted Dividend Payments General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) today announced the election of Benno O. Dorer and John G. Morikis to its board of directors effective Jan. 29, 2024. The election of Dorer and Morikis reflects the company's thoughtful approach to board succession and refreshment. As the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX), Dorer brings to the board strong executive leadership experience from a global consumer packaged goods company. Dorer served as Chief Executive Officer of Clorox from 2014 to September 2020, Chairman from 2016 to September 2020 and Executive Chairman from

Net sales of $5.1 billion were down 2 percent in the second quarter and organic net sales1 were also down 2 percent; on a 2-year compound growth basis, net sales were up 1 percent and organic net sales were up 4 percent Operating profit of $812 million was up 2 percent; adjusted operating profit of $989 million increased 13 percent in constant currency Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.02 was up 1 percent; adjusted diluted EPS of $1.25 increased 14 percent in constant currency Company updates full-year fiscal 2024 outlook to reflect expectations for slower volume recovery and greater Holistic Margin Management (HMM) cost savings ¹ Please see Note 7 to the Consolidated Fina

The General Mills Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend at the prevailing rate of $0.59 per share, payable February 1, 2024, to shareholders of record as of January 10, 2024. General Mills (NYSE:GIS) and its predecessor company have paid dividends without interruption for 125 years. # # # About General Mills General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to drive shareholder value by boldly building its brands, relentlessly innovating, unleashing its scale and standing for good. Its portfolio of beloved brands includes household names such as Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Cro

The General Mills Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend at the prevailing rate of $0.59 per share, payable November 1, 2023, to shareholders of record as of October 10, 2023. General Mills (NYSE:GIS) and its predecessor company have paid dividends without interruption for 125 years. # # # About General Mills General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to drive shareholder value by boldly building its brands, relentlessly innovating, unleashing its scale and standing for good. Its portfolio of beloved brands includes household names such as Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Cro

Net sales of $4.9 billion increased 4 percent; organic net sales also grew 4 percent Operating profit of $930 million was down 14 percent; adjusted operating profit of $899 million increased 2 percent in constant currency Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.14 was down 16 percent; adjusted diluted EPS of $1.09 was down 1 percent in constant currency Company reaffirms full-year fiscal 2024 outlook ¹ Please see Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements below for reconciliation of this and other non-GAAP measures used in this release. General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) today reported results for the first quarter ended August 27, 2023. "We delivered growth on the top and

In conjunction with its participation at the 2023 Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference, General Mills (NYSE:GIS) provided an update on progress against its three enterprise priorities and reaffirmed its full-year financial outlook for fiscal 2024. "We entered fiscal 2024 with a sharp focus on the evolving external environment, headlined by moderating inflation, stabilizing supply chains, and a resilient but increasingly cautious consumer," said General Mills Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Harmening. "As we navigate this dynamic landscape, we remain committed to executing on our key priorities for this year, which are to continue to compete effectively, improve our supply

General Mills Board of Directors Declares Nine Percent Dividend Increase Full Year Highlights Net sales of $20.1 billion increased 6 percent from the prior year; organic net sales1 were up 10 percent Operating profit of $3.4 billion was down 1 percent; adjusted operating profit of $3.46 billion was up 8 percent in constant currency Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.31 was down 2 percent from the prior year; adjusted diluted EPS of $4.30 was up 10 percent in constant currency Fourth Quarter Highlights Net sales of $5.0 billion increased 3 percent; organic net sales increased 5 percent Operating profit of $818 million was down 19 percent; adjusted operating profit of

Net sales increased 13 percent from the prior year to $5.1 billion; organic net sales1 were up 16 percent Operating profit declined 10 percent to $730 million; adjusted operating profit was up 20 percent in constant currency Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.92 was down 15 percent from the prior year; adjusted diluted EPS of $0.97 was up 17 percent in constant currency Company raises full-year fiscal 2023 outlook ¹ Please see Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements below for reconciliation of this and other non-GAAP measures used in this release. General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) today reported results for its fiscal 2023 third quarter. "We built on our positive momentu

The General Mills Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend at the prevailing rate of $0.54 per share, payable May 1, 2023, to shareholders of record as of April 10, 2023. General Mills (NYSE:GIS) and its predecessor company have paid dividends without interruption for 124 years. About General Mills General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to drive shareholder value by boldly building its brands, relentlessly innovating, unleashing its scale and standing for good. Its portfolio of beloved brands includes household names such as Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Yoplait,

Net sales increased 4 percent from the prior year to $5.2 billion; organic net sales1 were up 11 percent Operating profit of $800 million essentially matched year-ago levels; adjusted operating profit was up 7 percent in constant currency Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.01 increased 4 percent from the prior year; adjusted diluted EPS of $1.10 was up 12 percent in constant currency Company raises full-year fiscal 2023 outlook ¹ Please see Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements below for reconciliation of this and other non-GAAP measures used in this release. General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) today reported results for its fiscal 2023 second quarter. "We continued to e

The General Mills Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend at the prevailing rate of $0.54 per share, payable February 1, 2023, to shareholders of record as of January 10, 2023. General Mills (NYSE:GIS) and its predecessor company have paid dividends without interruption for 124 years. About General Mills General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to drive shareholder value by boldly building its brands, relentlessly innovating, unleashing its scale and standing for good. Its portfolio of beloved brands includes household names such as Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Yo

The General Mills Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend at the prevailing rate of $0.54 per share, payable November 1, 2022, to shareholders of record as of October 10, 2022. General Mills (NYSE:GIS) and its predecessor company have paid dividends without interruption for 124 years. About General Mills General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to drive shareholder value by boldly building its brands, relentlessly innovating, unleashing its scale and standing for good. Its portfolio of beloved brands includes household names such as Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Yopl

Net sales increased 4 percent to $4.7 billion; organic net sales1 were up 10 percent Operating profit increased 29 percent to $1.1 billion; adjusted operating profit was up 8 percent in constant currency Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.35 increased 32 percent from the prior year; adjusted diluted EPS of $1.11 was up 13 percent in constant currency Company raises full-year fiscal 2023 outlook 1 Please see Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements below for reconciliation of this and other non-GAAP measures used in this release. General Mills (NYSE:GIS) today reported results for the first quarter ended August 28, 2022. "We continue to deliver strong performance in a h

General Mills Board of Directors Declares Six Percent Dividend Increase Full Year Highlights Net sales of $19.0 billion increased 5 percent from the prior year; organic net sales¹ were up 6 percent. Operating profit increased 11 percent to $3.5 billion; constant-currency adjusted operating profit was up 2 percent. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.42 were up 17 percent; adjusted diluted EPS of $3.94 increased 4 percent in constant currency. Operating cash flow increased 11 percent to $3.3 billion. Fourth Quarter Highlights Net sales increased 8 percent to $4.9 billion; organic net sales increased 13 percent. Operating profit increased 85 percent to $1.0 billion; constant

Net sales essentially matched year-ago results at $4.5 billion; organic net sales1 were up 4 percent Operating profit declined 1 percent to $815 million; adjusted operating profit was down 6 percent in constant currency Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.08 increased 13 percent from the prior year; adjusted diluted EPS of $0.84 increased 2 percent in constant currency Company raises full-year fiscal 2022 outlook ¹ Please see Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements below for reconciliation of this and other non-GAAP measures used in this release. General Mills (NYSE:GIS) today reported results for the third quarter ended February 27, 2022. "Our solid execution in a hig

Reaffirms Fiscal 2022 Guidance at CAGNY At the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) 2022 Conference, General Mills (NYSE:GIS) highlighted its progress in advancing its Accelerate strategy to deliver profitable growth and top-tier shareholder returns. The company also reaffirmed its fiscal 2022 full-year financial guidance and provided an update on its second-half expectations. Advancing the Accelerate Strategy With its Accelerate strategy, General Mills is prioritizing its core markets, global platforms, and local gem brands that have the best prospects for profitable growth. The strategy focuses on four pillars to create competitive advantages and win: boldly building brands, rele

The General Mills Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend at the prevailing rate of $0.51 per share, payable May 2, 2022, to shareholders of record as of April 8, 2022. General Mills (NYSE:GIS) and its predecessor company have paid dividends without interruption for 123 years. About General Mills General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to drive shareholder value by boldly building its brands, relentlessly innovating, unleashing its scale and being a force for good. Its portfolio of beloved brands includes household names such as Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Yopla

Net sales increased 6 percent to $5.0 billion; organic net sales1 were up 5 percent Operating profit declined 13 percent to $800 million; constant-currency adjusted operating profit was down 6 percent, reflecting significant input cost inflation and elevated costs related to supply chain disruptions Diluted earnings per share (EPS) totaled $0.97, down 13 percent from the prior year; adjusted diluted EPS of $0.99 was down 7 percent in constant currency Company updates full-year fiscal 2022 outlook to reflect stronger net sales growth, higher costs, and the impact of the European Yoplait divestiture ¹ Please see Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements below for reconciliation

The General Mills Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend at the prevailing rate of $0.51 per share, payable February 1, 2022, to shareholders of record as of January 10, 2022. General Mills (NYSE:GIS) and its predecessor company have paid dividends without interruption for 123 years. About General Mills General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to drive shareholder value by boldly building its brands, relentlessly innovating, unleashing its scale and being a force for good. Its portfolio of beloved brands includes household names such as Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocke

The General Mills Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend at the prevailing rate of $0.51 per share, payable November 1, 2021, to shareholders of record as of October 8, 2021. General Mills (NYSE:GIS) and its predecessor company have paid dividends without interruption for 123 years. About General Mills General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to drive shareholder value by boldly building its brands, relentlessly innovating, unleashing its scale and being a force for good. Its portfolio of beloved brands includes household names such as Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker

Full Year Highlights Net sales of $18.1 billion increased 3 percent from the prior year; organic net sales¹ were up 4 percent. Operating profit increased 6 percent to $3.1 billion; constant-currency adjusted operating profit was up 2 percent. Diluted EPS of $3.78 were up 6 percent; adjusted diluted EPS of $3.79 increased 4 percent in constant currency. The company resumed dividend growth and share repurchase activity; total cash returned to shareholders increased 29 percent to $1.5 billion. Fourth Quarter Highlights Net sales declined 10 percent to $4.5 billion and organic net sales were down 6 percent, reflecting the comparison against the surge in at-home food demand at the ou

The General Mills Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend at the prevailing rate of $0.51 per share, payable August 2, 2021, to shareholders of record as of July 9, 2021. The current quarterly dividend rate represents a 4 percent increase from the $0.49 per share rate paid a year ago. General Mills (NYSE:GIS) and its predecessor company have paid dividends without interruption for 122 years. About General Mills General Mills is a leading global food company whose purpose is to make food the world loves. Its brands include Cheerios, Annie's, Yoplait, Nature Valley, Häagen-Dazs, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Old El Paso, Wanchai Ferry, Yoki, BLUE and more. Headquartered in Minneapo

STRONG Q3 REVENUE AND TRADING PROFITWOKINGHAM, UK / ACCESSWIRE / May 19, 2021 / Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG)(LSE:FERG)("Company"):US$ millions Q3 2021 Q3 2020(restated)1 Change Revenue 5,916 4,750 +24.5%Trading profit 579 350 +65.4%Less impact of IFRS16 (19) (17) Underlying trading profit 560 333 +68.2%Trading days 65 64 Adjusted EBITDA2 603 374 +61.2%Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA3 0.4x 1.0x Third quarter highlightsStrong revenue growth of 24.5%, including 20.1% organic growth in the USA, boosted by sequentially increasing sales price inflation and easing prior year rev

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today reported results for the third quarter ended February 28, 2021. “We continued to execute well and delivered profitable growth in the third quarter,” said General Mills Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Harmening. “We’ve made good progress on our fiscal 2021 priorities, including competing effectively, fueling investment in our brands and capabilities, and reducing our leverage. With our balance sheet in a strong position, we have resumed share repurchase activity in the fourth quarter. We’re continuing to advance our Accelerate strategy, including yesterday’s announcement of our proposed divestiture of our Europe

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) 2021 Conference, General Mills (NYSE: GIS) outlined its Accelerate strategy to deliver top-tier shareholder returns. The company also reaffirmed its fiscal 2021 third-quarter and full-year financial guidance, which was originally provided on December 17, 2020. Accelerate Strategy The Accelerate strategy defines the path for the next chapter of General Mills growth, leveraging the company’s historical strengths and deploying them in ways that are relevant for today’s consumer and marketplace. The strategy guides the company’s choices on how to win and where to play to drive profitable growth and top-tie

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The General Mills Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend at the prevailing rate of $0.51 per share, payable May 3, 2021, to shareholders of record as of April 9, 2021. The current quarterly dividend rate represents a 4 percent increase from the $0.49 per share rate paid a year ago. General Mills (NYSE: GIS) and its predecessor company have paid dividends without interruption for 122 years. About General Mills General Mills is a leading global food company whose purpose is to make food the world loves. Its brands include Cheerios, Annie's, Yoplait, Nature Valley, Häagen-Dazs, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Old El Paso, Wanchai Ferry, Yoki, BLUE

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today reported results for the second quarter ended November 29, 2020. “We executed very well again in the second quarter, driving strong performance on the top and bottom lines,” said General Mills Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Harmening. “In this dynamic environment, I’m proud of the way we’re taking care of our people and serving our consumers with brands they love and trust. We strongly believe that the work we’re doing today to strengthen our brands and capabilities and deepen our connection with consumers will translate to profitable growth and shareholder value creation for the long term.” Second Quarter Re