Independent
Tenure on this board
2.9 yrs
Meeting calendar
SJM · Annual meeting · Wednesday, August 13, 2025
J M Smucker Co
9 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Three proposals are being voted on: (1) Election of Directors; (2) Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026; (3) Advisory vote on executive compensation (Say-on-Pay).
Market cap
$12.0B
1Y TSR
+12.3%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Jun 16, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Aug 13, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of the nine director nominees named in the Proxy Statement to serve terms expiring in 2026.
- 2
Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the 2026 fiscal year
ManagementBoard: FORRatification of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.
- 3
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORAdvisory, non-binding approval of the Company’s executive compensation as disclosed in this Proxy Statement.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot9
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.9 yrs
Also a director at
Elf Beauty Inc (ELF)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.9 yrs
Also a director at
Toast Inc (TOST)
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.9 yrs
Also a director at
Northern Trust Corp (NTRS)Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.9 yrs
Also a director at
Kenvue Inc (KVUE)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
17.4 yrs
Also a director at
Kimberly Clark Corp (KMB)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.9 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.9 yrs
Also a director at
Te Connectivity PLC (TEL)International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.3% | 6,746,043 | $651M |
| 2 | STATE STREET CORP | 6.1% | 6,495,802 | $626M |
| 3 | UBS Group AG | 5.5% | 5,816,809 | $561M |
| 4 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.6% | 4,877,664 | $470M |
| 5 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 3.4% | 3,632,412 | $350M |
| 6 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.9% | 3,121,791 | $301M |
| 7 | BARCLAYS PLC | 2.6% | 2,754,683 | $266M |
| 8 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.3% | 2,499,523 | $241M |
| 9 | HOTCHKIS WILEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.1% | 2,190,076 | $211M |
| 10 | FMR LLC | 2.0% | 2,096,026 | $202M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the J M Smucker Co 2025 annual meeting?
- J M Smucker Co (SJM) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
- What is the record date for the J M Smucker Co 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the J M Smucker Co 2025 meeting is Monday, June 16, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for J M Smucker Co's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 9 director nominees at the J M Smucker Co 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the J M Smucker Co 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the J M Smucker Co 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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