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General Mills Issues €1.7 Billion Long-Term Subordinated Notes

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General Mills Issues €1.7 Billion Long-Term Subordinated Notes

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General Mills ( (GIS) ) just unveiled an update.

On April 9, 2026, General Mills agreed to sell €1.0 billion of 4.750% Series A fixed-to-fixed reset rate junior subordinated notes and €700 million of 5.250% Series B fixed-to-fixed reset rate junior subordinated notes, both maturing in 2056, to a syndicate of underwriters led by major global banks. The notes, issued under an existing 1996 indenture and registered under a shelf registration statement, are expected to close on April 16, 2026, providing the company with long-term subordinated financing that could support its capital structure and funding flexibility.

The transaction involves filing key deal documents, including the underwriting agreement, officers’ certificates, and related legal and tax opinions, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By using junior subordinated notes with fixed-to-fixed reset features and long-dated maturities, General Mills is tapping euro debt markets in a way that may optimize its cost of capital while preserving flexibility for future refinancing or balance sheet management.

The most recent analyst rating on (GIS) stock is a Hold with a $32.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on General Mills stock, see the GIS Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GIS Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GIS is a Neutral.

The score is held back primarily by weakening recent financial performance (revenue and margin compression, softer FCF) and a clearly bearish technical setup. Offsetting factors include a supportive dividend yield and a largely constructive earnings narrative with reaffirmed guidance and plans for margin recovery, though near-term variability remains.

To see Spark’s full report on GIS stock, click here.

More about General Mills

General Mills, Inc., a leading global consumer packaged foods company, manufactures and markets branded food products across categories such as cereals, snacks, baking mixes and prepared meals. The company distributes its products through retail, foodservice and convenience channels in key markets including North America and Europe, competing with other large multinational food manufacturers.

Average Trading Volume: 8,950,292

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $18.41B

For detailed information about GIS stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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