UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 2, 2008
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GENERAL MILLS, INC. |
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) |
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Delaware |
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001-1185 |
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41-0274440 |
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(State of Incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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Number One General Mills Boulevard Minneapolis, Minnesota (Mail: P.O. Box 1113) |
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55426 (Mail: 55440) |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (763) 764-7600
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 8.01 |
Other Events. |
On April 2, 2008, Randy G. Darcy, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Operations and Technology, announced his plans to retire effective August 1, 2008, after a distinguished 21-year career with General Mills. Mr. Darcy has agreed to provide transitional consulting support to the company for a one year period following his retirement.
John R. Church has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Supply Chain, and will provide overall leadership for the company’s sourcing, manufacturing and distribution functions following Mr. Darcy’s retirement. Mr. Church joined General Mills in 1988 and most recently was Vice President, Supply Chain Operations, reporting to Mr. Darcy.
SIGNATURE
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.
Date: April 3, 2008
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Roderick A. Palmore |
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Executive Vice President, General Counsel |