Independent
Tenure on this board
2.8 yrs
Also a director at
Wisdomtree Inc (WT)Assurant Inc (AIZ)
Meeting calendar
UNFI · Annual meeting · Tuesday, December 16, 2025
United Natural Foods Inc
10 nominees · 4 ballot items.
Election of ten directors; ratification of KPMG LLP as independent auditor; advisory approval of executive compensation; and approval of the Fifth Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan.
Market cap
$3.0B
1Y TSR
+90.4%
Board grade
B
Record date
Oct 22, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Dec 16, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot4
- 1
Proposal 1—Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of ten nominees to serve as directors until the next annual meeting.
- 2
Proposal 2—Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatification of KPMG LLP as United Natural Foods, Inc.'s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending August 1, 2026.
- 3
Proposal 3—Advisory Approval of Our Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote to approve, on a say-on-pay basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers.
- 4
Proposal 4—Approval of the Fifth Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan
ManagementBoard: FORApproval of the Fifth Amended and Restated United Natural Foods, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, including the increase in the share reserve and related governance terms.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot10
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.5 yrs
Also a director at
Vontier Corp (VNT)Aurora Innovation Inc (AUR)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
4.9 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
30.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.8 yrs
Also a director at
Whirlpool Corp (WHR)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.8 yrs
Also a director at
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc (RRGB)
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.1 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 10.9% | 6,603,293 | $298M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 7.2% | 4,344,530 | $196M |
| 3 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 5.6% | 3,363,098 | $152M |
| 4 | AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 5.5% | 3,335,013 | $150M |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.3% | 2,577,241 | $116M |
| 6 | STATE STREET CORP | 3.9% | 2,377,412 | $107M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.6% | 2,165,151 | $98M |
| 8 | SG Americas Securities, LLC | 2.9% | 1,732,060 | $78M |
| 9 | Invesco Ltd. | 2.2% | 1,344,558 | $61M |
| 10 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.1% | 1,259,345 | $57M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the United Natural Foods Inc 2025 annual meeting?
- United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
- What is the record date for the United Natural Foods Inc 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the United Natural Foods Inc 2025 meeting is Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for United Natural Foods Inc's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 10 director nominees at the United Natural Foods Inc 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the United Natural Foods Inc 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the United Natural Foods Inc 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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