Lamb Weston Finalizes Separation Agreement for Outgoing CFO Bernadette Madarieta, Including $1.5M Severance

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Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. filed an amended 8-K to disclose the transition and separation agreement for its outgoing CFO, Bernadette M. Madarieta, detailing her severance package and post-employment terms.

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• CFO Transition Details Finalized

  Bernadette M. Madarieta will serve as CFO until April 2, 2026, then transition to a Special Advisor role until her separation date of April 30, 2026. This follows the initial announcement of her replacement on February 4, 2026.

• Severance Package Awarded

  Ms. Madarieta will receive a severance payment of $1,500,000, payable in equal installments over an 18-month period.

• Equity Awards and Benefits

  She will vest in a prorated portion of her fiscal 2024, 2025, and 2026 equity awards, treated as an 'Early Retirement'. Additionally, she will receive 18 months of employer-covered medical benefits and remain eligible for her 2026 fiscal year annual incentive award.

• Restrictive Covenants in Place

  The agreement includes non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality provisions for one year following her separation date, protecting the company's competitive interests.

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This 8-K/A filing provides the definitive terms of the separation agreement for Bernadette M. Madarieta, the former Chief Financial Officer, following the announcement of her replacement on February 4, 2026. The agreement outlines a structured transition, including a significant severance package and continued benefits, while also protecting the company's interests through non-compete and non-solicitation clauses. This clarifies the financial impact and contractual obligations related to a key executive departure, offering transparency on the leadership transition.