Definitive Proxy Filed for Corporate Name & Ticker Change to 'Del Monte Corporation' (DMC)

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Fresh Del Monte Produce filed its definitive proxy statement, seeking shareholder approval for a corporate name change to 'Del Monte Corporation' and a new ticker 'DMC' following a brand reunification acquisition. The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2026.

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• Annual General Meeting Scheduled

  The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM, Eastern Time, to be held virtually.

• Proposed Corporate Name Change

  Shareholders will vote on changing the company's corporate name from 'Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.' to 'Del Monte Corporation' to reflect the strategic reunification of the Del Monte brand following a recent acquisition.

• Proposed Ticker Symbol Change

  If the name change is approved, the company's common stock is expected to trade under a new NYSE symbol, 'DMC', which has already been reserved.

• Charter Amendment for Name Change

  Approval is sought for the Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association to incorporate the new corporate name and make administrative updates aligning with Cayman Islands law and current corporate governance practices.

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This definitive proxy statement formalizes the proposals for the upcoming Annual General Meeting, most notably the strategic corporate name change to 'Del Monte Corporation' and ticker change to 'DMC'. This follows the recent acquisition of certain Del Monte Foods assets, aiming to unify the brand under a single corporate structure. While the intent for the name change was previously disclosed in the preliminary proxy, this filing provides the definitive details and sets the shareholder vote for June 4, 2026. Other proposals, such as director re-elections and the advisory vote on executive compensation, are routine. A minor compliance issue regarding a late Form 4 filing for the CEO was also noted.