Eagle-based Lamb Weston names new president and CEO
Lamb Weston has appointed Michael J. Smith, current chief operating officer of Lamb Weston, as president and CEO and as a member of the company’s
Jana Partners criticises Lamb Weston CEO change
Jana Partners said that the decision to replace the CEO with another long-standing executive is a “stick in the eye” for shareholders.
Michael Smith appointed CEO of Lamb Weston
EAGLE, IDAHO — Michael Smith has been named president and chief executive officer of Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., effective January 3. Thomas Werner is stepping down as Lamb Weston’s CEO and as a member of the company’s board but will serve as an advisor to the company through Aug. 31.
Lamb Weston names Michael Smith as President and CEO
Lamb Weston (LW) announced the appointment of Michael Smith, current COO of Lamb Weston, as President and CEO and as a member of the company’s
Lamb Weston names insider Michael Smith as CEO amid activist investor pressure
Lamb Weston on Thursday named insider Michael Smith as its chief executive officer following pressure from activist investor Jana Partners to make changes to its top brass or sell itself.
Lamb Weston names Michael Smith as new CEO, cuts sales outlook
US-based French fries manufacturer Lamb Weston has announced the appointment of a new CEO, just days after being urged to shake up its leadership team by an activist investor. The listed business, based in Idaho,
JANA Partners Sends Letter to Board of Directors of Lamb Weston Holdings
JANA Partners ("JANA"), which together with its strategic and operating partners owns more than 5% of Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) ("Lamb Weston" or the "Company") and is one of the Company’s ...
Lamb Weston: Another Rough Quarter, But Valuation Is Improving (Rating Upgrade)
Financial analyst evaluates Lamb Weston's down quarter, but sees potential for long-term investors with attractive valuation ...
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Investor pushes for sale of Idaho potato giant after 8% sales drop
The firm issued a letter to Lamb Weston’s board of directors Monday that said the company “wasted the chance” to grow shareholder value. “Regrettably, we believe this dismal performance record ...
Lamb Weston Takes A Hit From High Manufacturing Costs And Softer Volumes, Expects Challenging Conditions Till 2026
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LW) shares are trading lower in the premarket session on Thursday. The company reported ...
The sharks are circling Idaho french-fry maker as activist investor demands changes
We believe this dismal performance record significantly understates the magnitude of lost opportunity,” the investor group ...
Lamb Weston approves $250M share repurchase authorization
In December 2024, the Board of Directors approved an increase of $250 million in the company’s existing $500 million share repurchase ...