UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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): July 31, 2024
The Kraft Heinz Co mpany
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(412 ) 456-5700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last 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 August 5, 2024, The Kraft Heinz Company (the “Company”) announced that Rashida La Lande, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer, will be stepping down from her role effective immediately. Ms. La Lande’s decision to step down is not due to any disagreement or dispute with the Company. Ms. La Lande will remain with the Company as an advisor for a transition period through the completion of certain strategic projects.
In recognition of her actual performance for 2024 and in consideration for her remaining as an advisor and agreeing to restrictive covenants pursuant to a Separation Agreement, Ms. La Lande will receive a pro-rata payment of her annual bonus under the Company’s Performance Bonus Plan. In addition, matching restricted stock units (“RSUs”) that Ms. La Lande has received from participating in the Company’s Bonus Investment Plan and dividend equivalent units accrued on such RSUs, which would otherwise vest three years after grant, will vest pro rata at 33% for her 2023 grant and 66% for her 2022 grant.
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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.
| The Kraft Heinz Company | ||||||||
| Date: August 5, 2024 | By: | /s/ Andre Maciel | ||||||
| Andre Maciel | ||||||||
| Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
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