Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Sep. 26, 2023 |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Entity Registrant Name | GENERAL MILLS INC |
Amendment Flag | true |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000040704 |
Document Type | 8-K/A |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 26, 2023 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 001-01185 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 41-0274440 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | Number One General Mills Boulevard |
Entity Address, City or Town | Minneapolis |
Entity Address, State or Province | MN |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 55426 |
City Area Code | (763) |
Local Phone Number | 764-7600 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Amendment Description | This Current Report on Form 8-K/A amends the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by General Mills, Inc. (the “Company”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 29, 2023 (the “Original 8-K”) for the purpose of disclosing the Company’s decision on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation. |
Common Stock [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $.10 par value |
Trading Symbol | GIS |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
M 0.125 Notes Due 2025 [Member] | |
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Security 12b Title | 0.125% Notes due 2025 |
Trading Symbol | GIS 25A |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
M 0.450 Notes Due 2026 [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | 0.450% Notes due 2026 |
Trading Symbol | GIS 26 |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
M 1.500 Notes Due 2027 [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | 1.500% Notes due 2027 |
Trading Symbol | GIS 27 |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
M 3.907 Notes Due 2029 [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | 3.907% Notes due 2029 |
Trading Symbol | GIS 29 |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |