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Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) filed an 8-K announcing a wide-ranging Cooperation Agreement dated 30 Jun 2025 with activist investor JANA Partners and Continental Grain Company.

Board re-composition: The Company will expand its Board from 11 to 13 seats and accept the resignations of Charles A. Blixt, W.G. Jurgensen, Robert A. Niblock and Maria Renna Sharpe (two already effective 29 Jun 2025). Six Agreed Directors will be appointed no later than 11 Jul 2025: Bradley Alford (new non-executive Chairman), Timothy R. McLevish, Scott Ostfeld, Ruth Kimmelshue, Paul Maass and Lawrence Kurzius. Each brings senior leadership or activist experience across food, agribusiness and consumer sectors.

Committee alignment: � Audit & Finance � 5 members (incl. McLevish & Maass). � Compensation & Human Capital � 6 members (incl. Kimmelshue, Kurzius & Ostfeld). � Nominating & Governance � 6 members (incl. Kimmelshue, Kurzius & Ostfeld).

Shareholder obligations & standstill: JANA and Continental Grain agree to (1) vote in line with Board recommendations (with limited proxy-advisor exceptions), (2) maintain a �1.5 % net long position to keep board representation, (3) adhere to mutual non-disparagement, and (4) observe a standstill that runs until the earlier of 30 days before the 2026 advance-notice window or 28 Apr 2026.

Replacement rights: If any of the designated directors departs before the Termination Date, JANA, Continental Grain or both (depending on the seat) may name replacements, subject to customary independence and suitability criteria.

Rationale & disclosure: While no financial metrics were provided, the agreement averts a potential proxy contest, refreshes governance with seasoned industry leaders, and signals collaboration between management and key shareholders. The Company issued a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and attached the full Cooperation Agreement (Exhibit 10.1).

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) ha depositato un modulo 8-K annunciando un ampio Accordo di Cooperazione datato 30 giugno 2025 con l'investitore attivista JANA Partners e Continental Grain Company.

Ricomposizione del Consiglio: La Società amplierà il Consiglio da 11 a 13 membri e accetterà le dimissioni di Charles A. Blixt, W.G. Jurgensen, Robert A. Niblock e Maria Renna Sharpe (due già effettive dal 29 giugno 2025). Sei Direttori Concordati saranno nominati entro l'11 luglio 2025: Bradley Alford (nuovo Presidente non esecutivo), Timothy R. McLevish, Scott Ostfeld, Ruth Kimmelshue, Paul Maass e Lawrence Kurzius. Ognuno di loro porta esperienza di leadership senior o attivista nei settori alimentare, agroindustriale e dei beni di consumo.

Allineamento delle Commissioni: � Audit & Finance � 5 membri (inclusi McLevish e Maass). � Compensation & Human Capital � 6 membri (inclusi Kimmelshue, Kurzius e Ostfeld). � Nominating & Governance � 6 membri (inclusi Kimmelshue, Kurzius e Ostfeld).

Obblighi degli azionisti e standstill: JANA e Continental Grain concordano di (1) votare in linea con le raccomandazioni del Consiglio (con eccezioni limitate per i proxy advisor), (2) mantenere una posizione netta lunga �1,5% per mantenere la rappresentanza nel consiglio, (3) rispettare un impegno reciproco di non diffamazione, e (4) osservare un periodo di standstill fino al primo tra 30 giorni prima della finestra di preavviso anticipato del 2026 o il 28 aprile 2026.

Diritti di sostituzione: Se uno dei direttori designati dovesse lasciare prima della Data di Termine, JANA, Continental Grain o entrambi (a seconda del seggio) potranno nominare sostituti, soggetti ai consueti criteri di indipendenza e idoneità.

Motivazioni e comunicazioni: Sebbene non siano stati forniti dati finanziari, l'accordo evita un potenziale conflitto di proxy, rinnova la governance con leader esperti del settore e segnala una collaborazione tra la direzione e gli azionisti chiave. La Società ha emesso un comunicato stampa (Allegato 99.1) e ha allegato l'intero Accordo di Cooperazione (Allegato 10.1).

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) presentó un formulario 8-K anunciando un amplio Acuerdo de Cooperación fechado el 30 de junio de 2025 con el inversor activista JANA Partners y Continental Grain Company.

Recomposición del Consejo: La Compañía ampliará su Junta de 11 a 13 miembros y aceptará las renuncias de Charles A. Blixt, W.G. Jurgensen, Robert A. Niblock y Maria Renna Sharpe (dos ya efectivas desde el 29 de junio de 2025). Se nombrarán seis Directores Acordados a más tardar el 11 de julio de 2025: Bradley Alford (nuevo Presidente no ejecutivo), Timothy R. McLevish, Scott Ostfeld, Ruth Kimmelshue, Paul Maass y Lawrence Kurzius. Cada uno aporta experiencia en liderazgo senior o activista en los sectores de alimentos, agroindustria y consumo.

Alineación de Comités: � Auditoría y Finanzas � 5 miembros (incluidos McLevish y Maass). � Compensación y Capital Humano � 6 miembros (incluidos Kimmelshue, Kurzius y Ostfeld). � Nominaciones y Gobernanza � 6 miembros (incluidos Kimmelshue, Kurzius y Ostfeld).

Obligaciones de los accionistas y standstill: JANA y Continental Grain acuerdan (1) votar conforme a las recomendaciones del Consejo (con excepciones limitadas para asesores de voto), (2) mantener una posición neta larga �1,5% para conservar la representación en el consejo, (3) respetar un compromiso mutuo de no desprestigio, y (4) observar un período de standstill que dura hasta el primero de los siguientes: 30 días antes de la ventana de aviso anticipado de 2026 o el 28 de abril de 2026.

Derechos de reemplazo: Si alguno de los directores designados se retira antes de la Fecha de Terminación, JANA, Continental Grain o ambos (según el asiento) podrán nombrar reemplazos, sujetos a los criterios habituales de independencia y idoneidad.

Motivación y divulgación: Aunque no se proporcionaron métricas financieras, el acuerdo evita una posible disputa por poder, renueva la gobernanza con líderes experimentados de la industria y señala colaboración entre la dirección y los accionistas clave. La Compañía emitió un comunicado de prensa (Anexo 99.1) y adjuntó el Acuerdo completo de Cooperación (Anexo 10.1).

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW)� 2025� 6� 30일자 행동주의 투자� JANA Partners � Continental Grain Company와� 광범위한 협력 계약� 발표하는 8-K� 제출했습니다.

이사� 재구�: 회사� 이사� 규모� 11명에� 13명으� 확대하고 Charles A. Blixt, W.G. Jurgensen, Robert A. Niblock, Maria Renna Sharpe� 사임� 수락� 예정입니�(� � � 명은 2025� 6� 29일부� 이미 효력 발생). 여섯 명의 합의� 이사가 2025� 7� 11일까지 임명� 예정입니�: Bradley Alford(� 비상� 의장), Timothy R. McLevish, Scott Ostfeld, Ruth Kimmelshue, Paul Maass, Lawrence Kurzius. 이들은 모두 식품, 농업 비즈니스 � 소비� 분야에서 고위 리더� 또는 행동주의 경험� 보유하고 있습니다.

위원� 구성: � 감사 � 재무 � 5�(맥레비시, 마스 포함). � 보상 � 인적 자본 � 6�(킴멜�, 쿠르지우스, 오스트펠� 포함). � 지� � 거버넌스 � 6�(킴멜�, 쿠르지우스, 오스트펠� 포함).

주주 의무 � 스탠드스�: JANA와 Continental Grain은 (1) 이사� 권고� 따라 투표� �(대리인 자문 제한� 예외 허용), (2) 이사� 대� 유지� 위해 순매� 포지션을 1.5% 이상 유지� �, (3) 상호 비방 금지 약속� 준수할 �, (4) 2026� 사전 통지 기간 30� � 또는 2026� 4� 28� � 빠른 날짜까지 스탠드스틸을 준수할 것에 동의했습니다.

교체 권리: 지정된 이사 � 누군가가 계약 종료� 이전� 퇴임� 경우, JANA, Continental Grain 또는 양측(좌석� 따라)� 통상적인 독립� � 적합� 기준� 따라 후임자를 지명할 � 있습니다.

배경 � 공시: 재무 지표는 제공되지 않았으나, � 계약은 잠재적인 주주총회 대결을 방지하고, 업계 경험� 풍부� 리더� 거버넌스� 새롭� 하며, 경영진과 주요 주주 � 협력� 시사합니�. 회사� 보도자료(첨부문서 99.1)� 발행하고 전체 협력 계약�(첨부문서 10.1)� 첨부했습니다.

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) a déposé un formulaire 8-K annonçant un accord de coopération étendu daté du 30 juin 2025 avec l'investisseur activiste JANA Partners et Continental Grain Company.

Recomposition du Conseil d'administration : La société étendra son conseil de 11 à 13 membres et acceptera les démissions de Charles A. Blixt, W.G. Jurgensen, Robert A. Niblock et Maria Renna Sharpe (dont deux ont déjà pris effet le 29 juin 2025). Six administrateurs convenus seront nommés au plus tard le 11 juillet 2025 : Bradley Alford (nouveau président non exécutif), Timothy R. McLevish, Scott Ostfeld, Ruth Kimmelshue, Paul Maass et Lawrence Kurzius. Chacun apporte une expérience de direction senior ou activiste dans les secteurs de l'alimentation, de l'agroalimentaire et de la consommation.

Alignement des comités : � Audit & Finance � 5 membres (dont McLevish et Maass). � Rémunération & Capital humain � 6 membres (dont Kimmelshue, Kurzius et Ostfeld). � Nomination & Gouvernance � 6 membres (dont Kimmelshue, Kurzius et Ostfeld).

Obligations des actionnaires et standstill : JANA et Continental Grain s'engagent à (1) voter conformément aux recommandations du conseil (avec des exceptions limitées pour les conseillers en vote), (2) maintenir une position nette longue �1,5 % pour conserver leur représentation au conseil, (3) respecter une non-dénigrement mutuelle, et (4) observer une période de standstill jusqu'au premier des deux événements suivants : 30 jours avant la fenêtre de préavis anticipé de 2026 ou le 28 avril 2026.

Droits de remplacement : Si l'un des administrateurs désignés quitte avant la date de résiliation, JANA, Continental Grain ou les deux (selon le siège) pourront nommer des remplaçants, sous réserve des critères habituels d'indépendance et d'aptitude.

Justification et communication : Bien qu'aucune donnée financière n'ait été fournie, cet accord évite un éventuel conflit de procuration, renouvelle la gouvernance avec des leaders expérimentés du secteur et signale une collaboration entre la direction et les actionnaires clés. La société a publié un communiqué de presse (Exhibit 99.1) et joint l'intégralité de l'accord de coopération (Exhibit 10.1).

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) hat ein 8-K eingereicht, in dem eine umfassende Kooperationsvereinbarung vom 30. Juni 2025 mit dem aktivistischen Investor JANA Partners und der Continental Grain Company bekannt gegeben wird.

Neubesetzung des Vorstands: Das Unternehmen wird den Vorstand von 11 auf 13 Sitze erweitern und die Rücktritte von Charles A. Blixt, W.G. Jurgensen, Robert A. Niblock und Maria Renna Sharpe akzeptieren (zwei davon bereits zum 29. Juni 2025 wirksam). Sechs vereinbarte Direktoren werden spätestens bis zum 11. Juli 2025 ernannt: Bradley Alford (neuer nicht geschäftsführender Vorsitzender), Timothy R. McLevish, Scott Ostfeld, Ruth Kimmelshue, Paul Maass und Lawrence Kurzius. Jeder bringt umfangreiche Führungserfahrung oder aktivistische Expertise aus den Bereichen Lebensmittel, Agrarwirtschaft und Konsumgüter mit.

Komiteezusammensetzung: � Prüfung & Finanzen � 5 Mitglieder (inkl. McLevish & Maass). � Vergütung & Humankapital � 6 Mitglieder (inkl. Kimmelshue, Kurzius & Ostfeld). � Nominierung & Governance � 6 Mitglieder (inkl. Kimmelshue, Kurzius & Ostfeld).

Aktionärsverpflichtungen & Stillhaltevereinbarung: JANA und Continental Grain verpflichten sich, (1) im Einklang mit den Empfehlungen des Vorstands abzustimmen (mit begrenzten Ausnahmen für Proxy-Berater), (2) eine Netto-Long-Position von mindestens 1,5 % zur Wahrung der Vorstandssitze zu halten, (3) gegenseitige Nicht-Diskreditierung einzuhalten und (4) eine Stillhaltevereinbarung einzuhalten, die bis zum früheren Zeitpunkt von 30 Tagen vor dem Vorab-Benachrichtigungszeitraum 2026 oder dem 28. April 2026 läuft.

Ersetzungsrechte: Sollte einer der benannten Direktoren vor dem Beendigungsdatum ausscheiden, können JANA, Continental Grain oder beide (je nach Sitz) Ersatz benennen, vorbehaltlich der üblichen Unabhängigkeits- und Eignungskriterien.

Begründung & Offenlegung: Obwohl keine finanziellen Kennzahlen angegeben wurden, verhindert die Vereinbarung einen möglichen Proxy-Kampf, erneuert die Governance mit erfahrenen Branchenführern und signalisiert Zusammenarbeit zwischen Management und wichtigen Aktionären. Das Unternehmen veröffentlichte eine Pressemitteilung (Anlage 99.1) und legte die vollständige Kooperationsvereinbarung bei (Anlage 10.1).

Positive
  • Settlement avoids proxy contest, reducing legal costs and management distraction.
  • Board expanded and refreshed with six highly experienced directors from leading consumer and agribusiness companies.
  • Appointment of independent non-executive Chairman Bradley Alford strengthens governance structure.
  • Activist involvement formalized under standstill, providing constructive oversight while limiting public conflict.
Negative
  • Four incumbent directors resigned, indicating significant governance turnover within a short window.
  • Activists control nearly half of board seats, which could create strategic uncertainty for existing shareholders.

Insights

TL;DR: LW avoids proxy fight by granting activists six seats, new chair and committee reshuffle; governance impact high, financial impact yet unknown.

The agreement represents a classic activist settlement: JANA and Continental Grain gain significant influence without launching a formal proxy contest, while LW secures voting alignment and a standstill through April 2026. Enlarging the board to 13 rather than replacing incumbents preserves institutional knowledge yet refreshes 46 % of seats, strengthening independence. Appointment of Bradley Alford as non-executive Chair separates the chair/CEO roles and complies with evolving governance best practices. Committee reconstitution embeds Agreed Directors across all three key committees, ensuring influence over audit, compensation and nominations. The orderly resignation process and replacement mechanisms reduce disruption risk. Because obligations terminate ahead of the 2026 nomination window, LW maintains flexibility beyond the settlement period. Overall governance outlook is improved, but investors should monitor any strategic shifts initiated by the newly activist-influenced board.

TL;DR: Board refresh with industry insiders and activist oversight could catalyze operational moves and value creation; modestly positive for LW holders.

JANA’s history of driving margin expansion and strategic actions (e.g., divestitures or M&A) suggests potential upside catalysts. New directors include former CEOs of Nestlé USA, McCormick and ex-CFOs of multiple blue-chips—skill sets aligned with supply-chain optimization and capital allocation, two areas where potato processor LW lags peers. The cooperative tone avoids the distractions and costs of a proxy battle, enabling management to focus on execution during a volatile cost environment. While no immediate operational commitments were disclosed, the 1.5 % ownership threshold is low, implying JANA can maintain influence with limited capital at risk. Absent earnings guidance, impact is mainly qualitative, yet market typically rewards credible governance enhancements. I view the development as incrementally positive, pending evidence of tangible operational or strategic actions.

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) ha depositato un modulo 8-K annunciando un ampio Accordo di Cooperazione datato 30 giugno 2025 con l'investitore attivista JANA Partners e Continental Grain Company.

Ricomposizione del Consiglio: La Società amplierà il Consiglio da 11 a 13 membri e accetterà le dimissioni di Charles A. Blixt, W.G. Jurgensen, Robert A. Niblock e Maria Renna Sharpe (due già effettive dal 29 giugno 2025). Sei Direttori Concordati saranno nominati entro l'11 luglio 2025: Bradley Alford (nuovo Presidente non esecutivo), Timothy R. McLevish, Scott Ostfeld, Ruth Kimmelshue, Paul Maass e Lawrence Kurzius. Ognuno di loro porta esperienza di leadership senior o attivista nei settori alimentare, agroindustriale e dei beni di consumo.

Allineamento delle Commissioni: � Audit & Finance � 5 membri (inclusi McLevish e Maass). � Compensation & Human Capital � 6 membri (inclusi Kimmelshue, Kurzius e Ostfeld). � Nominating & Governance � 6 membri (inclusi Kimmelshue, Kurzius e Ostfeld).

Obblighi degli azionisti e standstill: JANA e Continental Grain concordano di (1) votare in linea con le raccomandazioni del Consiglio (con eccezioni limitate per i proxy advisor), (2) mantenere una posizione netta lunga �1,5% per mantenere la rappresentanza nel consiglio, (3) rispettare un impegno reciproco di non diffamazione, e (4) osservare un periodo di standstill fino al primo tra 30 giorni prima della finestra di preavviso anticipato del 2026 o il 28 aprile 2026.

Diritti di sostituzione: Se uno dei direttori designati dovesse lasciare prima della Data di Termine, JANA, Continental Grain o entrambi (a seconda del seggio) potranno nominare sostituti, soggetti ai consueti criteri di indipendenza e idoneità.

Motivazioni e comunicazioni: Sebbene non siano stati forniti dati finanziari, l'accordo evita un potenziale conflitto di proxy, rinnova la governance con leader esperti del settore e segnala una collaborazione tra la direzione e gli azionisti chiave. La Società ha emesso un comunicato stampa (Allegato 99.1) e ha allegato l'intero Accordo di Cooperazione (Allegato 10.1).

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) presentó un formulario 8-K anunciando un amplio Acuerdo de Cooperación fechado el 30 de junio de 2025 con el inversor activista JANA Partners y Continental Grain Company.

Recomposición del Consejo: La Compañía ampliará su Junta de 11 a 13 miembros y aceptará las renuncias de Charles A. Blixt, W.G. Jurgensen, Robert A. Niblock y Maria Renna Sharpe (dos ya efectivas desde el 29 de junio de 2025). Se nombrarán seis Directores Acordados a más tardar el 11 de julio de 2025: Bradley Alford (nuevo Presidente no ejecutivo), Timothy R. McLevish, Scott Ostfeld, Ruth Kimmelshue, Paul Maass y Lawrence Kurzius. Cada uno aporta experiencia en liderazgo senior o activista en los sectores de alimentos, agroindustria y consumo.

Alineación de Comités: � Auditoría y Finanzas � 5 miembros (incluidos McLevish y Maass). � Compensación y Capital Humano � 6 miembros (incluidos Kimmelshue, Kurzius y Ostfeld). � Nominaciones y Gobernanza � 6 miembros (incluidos Kimmelshue, Kurzius y Ostfeld).

Obligaciones de los accionistas y standstill: JANA y Continental Grain acuerdan (1) votar conforme a las recomendaciones del Consejo (con excepciones limitadas para asesores de voto), (2) mantener una posición neta larga �1,5% para conservar la representación en el consejo, (3) respetar un compromiso mutuo de no desprestigio, y (4) observar un período de standstill que dura hasta el primero de los siguientes: 30 días antes de la ventana de aviso anticipado de 2026 o el 28 de abril de 2026.

Derechos de reemplazo: Si alguno de los directores designados se retira antes de la Fecha de Terminación, JANA, Continental Grain o ambos (según el asiento) podrán nombrar reemplazos, sujetos a los criterios habituales de independencia y idoneidad.

Motivación y divulgación: Aunque no se proporcionaron métricas financieras, el acuerdo evita una posible disputa por poder, renueva la gobernanza con líderes experimentados de la industria y señala colaboración entre la dirección y los accionistas clave. La Compañía emitió un comunicado de prensa (Anexo 99.1) y adjuntó el Acuerdo completo de Cooperación (Anexo 10.1).

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW)� 2025� 6� 30일자 행동주의 투자� JANA Partners � Continental Grain Company와� 광범위한 협력 계약� 발표하는 8-K� 제출했습니다.

이사� 재구�: 회사� 이사� 규모� 11명에� 13명으� 확대하고 Charles A. Blixt, W.G. Jurgensen, Robert A. Niblock, Maria Renna Sharpe� 사임� 수락� 예정입니�(� � � 명은 2025� 6� 29일부� 이미 효력 발생). 여섯 명의 합의� 이사가 2025� 7� 11일까지 임명� 예정입니�: Bradley Alford(� 비상� 의장), Timothy R. McLevish, Scott Ostfeld, Ruth Kimmelshue, Paul Maass, Lawrence Kurzius. 이들은 모두 식품, 농업 비즈니스 � 소비� 분야에서 고위 리더� 또는 행동주의 경험� 보유하고 있습니다.

위원� 구성: � 감사 � 재무 � 5�(맥레비시, 마스 포함). � 보상 � 인적 자본 � 6�(킴멜�, 쿠르지우스, 오스트펠� 포함). � 지� � 거버넌스 � 6�(킴멜�, 쿠르지우스, 오스트펠� 포함).

주주 의무 � 스탠드스�: JANA와 Continental Grain은 (1) 이사� 권고� 따라 투표� �(대리인 자문 제한� 예외 허용), (2) 이사� 대� 유지� 위해 순매� 포지션을 1.5% 이상 유지� �, (3) 상호 비방 금지 약속� 준수할 �, (4) 2026� 사전 통지 기간 30� � 또는 2026� 4� 28� � 빠른 날짜까지 스탠드스틸을 준수할 것에 동의했습니다.

교체 권리: 지정된 이사 � 누군가가 계약 종료� 이전� 퇴임� 경우, JANA, Continental Grain 또는 양측(좌석� 따라)� 통상적인 독립� � 적합� 기준� 따라 후임자를 지명할 � 있습니다.

배경 � 공시: 재무 지표는 제공되지 않았으나, � 계약은 잠재적인 주주총회 대결을 방지하고, 업계 경험� 풍부� 리더� 거버넌스� 새롭� 하며, 경영진과 주요 주주 � 협력� 시사합니�. 회사� 보도자료(첨부문서 99.1)� 발행하고 전체 협력 계약�(첨부문서 10.1)� 첨부했습니다.

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) a déposé un formulaire 8-K annonçant un accord de coopération étendu daté du 30 juin 2025 avec l'investisseur activiste JANA Partners et Continental Grain Company.

Recomposition du Conseil d'administration : La société étendra son conseil de 11 à 13 membres et acceptera les démissions de Charles A. Blixt, W.G. Jurgensen, Robert A. Niblock et Maria Renna Sharpe (dont deux ont déjà pris effet le 29 juin 2025). Six administrateurs convenus seront nommés au plus tard le 11 juillet 2025 : Bradley Alford (nouveau président non exécutif), Timothy R. McLevish, Scott Ostfeld, Ruth Kimmelshue, Paul Maass et Lawrence Kurzius. Chacun apporte une expérience de direction senior ou activiste dans les secteurs de l'alimentation, de l'agroalimentaire et de la consommation.

Alignement des comités : � Audit & Finance � 5 membres (dont McLevish et Maass). � Rémunération & Capital humain � 6 membres (dont Kimmelshue, Kurzius et Ostfeld). � Nomination & Gouvernance � 6 membres (dont Kimmelshue, Kurzius et Ostfeld).

Obligations des actionnaires et standstill : JANA et Continental Grain s'engagent à (1) voter conformément aux recommandations du conseil (avec des exceptions limitées pour les conseillers en vote), (2) maintenir une position nette longue �1,5 % pour conserver leur représentation au conseil, (3) respecter une non-dénigrement mutuelle, et (4) observer une période de standstill jusqu'au premier des deux événements suivants : 30 jours avant la fenêtre de préavis anticipé de 2026 ou le 28 avril 2026.

Droits de remplacement : Si l'un des administrateurs désignés quitte avant la date de résiliation, JANA, Continental Grain ou les deux (selon le siège) pourront nommer des remplaçants, sous réserve des critères habituels d'indépendance et d'aptitude.

Justification et communication : Bien qu'aucune donnée financière n'ait été fournie, cet accord évite un éventuel conflit de procuration, renouvelle la gouvernance avec des leaders expérimentés du secteur et signale une collaboration entre la direction et les actionnaires clés. La société a publié un communiqué de presse (Exhibit 99.1) et joint l'intégralité de l'accord de coopération (Exhibit 10.1).

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) hat ein 8-K eingereicht, in dem eine umfassende Kooperationsvereinbarung vom 30. Juni 2025 mit dem aktivistischen Investor JANA Partners und der Continental Grain Company bekannt gegeben wird.

Neubesetzung des Vorstands: Das Unternehmen wird den Vorstand von 11 auf 13 Sitze erweitern und die Rücktritte von Charles A. Blixt, W.G. Jurgensen, Robert A. Niblock und Maria Renna Sharpe akzeptieren (zwei davon bereits zum 29. Juni 2025 wirksam). Sechs vereinbarte Direktoren werden spätestens bis zum 11. Juli 2025 ernannt: Bradley Alford (neuer nicht geschäftsführender Vorsitzender), Timothy R. McLevish, Scott Ostfeld, Ruth Kimmelshue, Paul Maass und Lawrence Kurzius. Jeder bringt umfangreiche Führungserfahrung oder aktivistische Expertise aus den Bereichen Lebensmittel, Agrarwirtschaft und Konsumgüter mit.

Komiteezusammensetzung: � Prüfung & Finanzen � 5 Mitglieder (inkl. McLevish & Maass). � Vergütung & Humankapital � 6 Mitglieder (inkl. Kimmelshue, Kurzius & Ostfeld). � Nominierung & Governance � 6 Mitglieder (inkl. Kimmelshue, Kurzius & Ostfeld).

Aktionärsverpflichtungen & Stillhaltevereinbarung: JANA und Continental Grain verpflichten sich, (1) im Einklang mit den Empfehlungen des Vorstands abzustimmen (mit begrenzten Ausnahmen für Proxy-Berater), (2) eine Netto-Long-Position von mindestens 1,5 % zur Wahrung der Vorstandssitze zu halten, (3) gegenseitige Nicht-Diskreditierung einzuhalten und (4) eine Stillhaltevereinbarung einzuhalten, die bis zum früheren Zeitpunkt von 30 Tagen vor dem Vorab-Benachrichtigungszeitraum 2026 oder dem 28. April 2026 läuft.

Ersetzungsrechte: Sollte einer der benannten Direktoren vor dem Beendigungsdatum ausscheiden, können JANA, Continental Grain oder beide (je nach Sitz) Ersatz benennen, vorbehaltlich der üblichen Unabhängigkeits- und Eignungskriterien.

Begründung & Offenlegung: Obwohl keine finanziellen Kennzahlen angegeben wurden, verhindert die Vereinbarung einen möglichen Proxy-Kampf, erneuert die Governance mit erfahrenen Branchenführern und signalisiert Zusammenarbeit zwischen Management und wichtigen Aktionären. Das Unternehmen veröffentlichte eine Pressemitteilung (Anlage 99.1) und legte die vollständige Kooperationsvereinbarung bei (Anlage 10.1).


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 Vote at www.ProxyVote.com  THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT  This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters.  Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click “Delivery Settings”.  1. Election of Directors  Nominees:  1a. Chad R. Abraham  For  1b.  Aziz S. Aghili  For  1c.  Jeanne Beliveau-Dunn  For  1d.  Kathryn V. Bohl  For  1e.  Gerald G. Colella  For  1f.  Michael Dastoor  For  1g.  Chris J. Stephens, Jr.  For  1h.  David J. Wilson  For  1i.  Rebecca Yeung  For  2. To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our Named Executive Officers  For  3. To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026  For  4. To approve the elimination of restrictions on the issuance of common stock in connection with the conversion of the Preferred Shares and on the voting of Preferred Shares for the purposes of complying with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635 (the “Nasdaq Listing Rules Proposal”)  For  5. To amend the Company’s restated certificate of incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock (“the Authorized Shares Proposal”)  For  6. To amend the Company’s restated certificate of incorporation to permit exercise of preemptive rights by the CD&R Investors (the “Preemptive Rights Proposal”)  For  7. To approve a proposal to adjourn the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to a later date, or dates, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies in the event there are not sufficient votes at the time of 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to adopt the Nasdaq Listing Rules Proposal, the Authorized Shares Proposal, or the Preemptive Rights Proposal  For  NOTE: To consider and act upon such other business as may properly come before the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or any adjournment thereof.  Voting Items  Board Recommends  V76491-P33019 
 


FAQ

What is the main purpose of Lamb Weston’s Cooperation Agreement with JANA and Continental Grain?

The agreement expands LW’s board, grants six seats to investor-nominated directors, and imposes voting and non-disparagement commitments to avoid a proxy contest.

How many directors are joining Lamb Weston’s board under the agreement?

Six new directors—Bradley Alford, Timothy R. McLevish, Scott Ostfeld, Ruth Kimmelshue, Paul Maass and Lawrence Kurzius—will join by 11 Jul 2025.

Which Lamb Weston directors resigned as part of the settlement?

Charles A. Blixt and W.G. Jurgensen resigned on 29 Jun 2025; Robert A. Niblock and Maria Renna Sharpe will resign by 11 Jul 2025.

When does the Cooperation Agreement terminate?

It ends on the earlier of 30 days before the 2026 director-nomination window or 28 Apr 2026.

What ownership level must JANA and Continental Grain maintain to keep their board seats?

They must collectively hold a net long position of at least 1.5 % of LW’s outstanding common stock.

Will the new directors receive the same compensation as existing non-employee directors?

Yes. Compensation will follow LW’s standard non-employee director program detailed in its 2024 proxy statement.
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