# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000016160
**File Stem:** 0001562762-26-000048
**Filing Date:** 2026-4
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001562762-26-000048.hdr.sgml**: 20260401

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001562762-26-000048

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260331

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260401

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260401

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** CAL-MAINE FOODS INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000016160
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION - LIVESTOCK & ANIMAL SPECIALTIES [0200]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 08 Industrial Applications and Services
- **EIN:** 640500378
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0530

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-38695
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26824580

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1052 HIGHLAND COLONY PKWY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 200
- **CITY:** RIDGELAND
- **STATE:** MS
- **ZIP:** 39157
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 6019486813

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1052 HIGHLAND COLONY PKWY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 200
- **CITY:** RIDGELAND
- **STATE:** MS
- **ZIP:** 39157

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** CAL MAINE FOODS INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19961018

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** CHICKEN CHEF SYSTEMS INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19710315

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM

8-K

#### CURRENT REPORT

#### Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):

March 31, 2026

#### Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-38695

64-0500378

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1052 Highland Colony Pkwy

,

Suite 200

,

Ridgeland

,

MS

39157

(Address of principal executive offices (zip code))

601

-

948-6813

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the

registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

CALM

The

NASDAQ

Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of

1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period

for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange

Act.

☐

#### Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers;

#### Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On March 31, 2025, the board of directors (the "Board") of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Dudley D. Wooley

as an independent Class III director, to serve until the Company's 2027 annual meeting of stockholders and until his successor is

duly elected and qualified. Mr. Wooley will join the Board 's Compensation, Audit, and Nominating and Corporate Governance

Committees. The Board affirmatively determined that Mr. Wooley is independent within the meaning of Nasdaq's Listing

Standards and meets all applicable requirements to serve on each such committee, including the requirements of Nasdaq and the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") and the regulations pursuant thereto.

Mr. Wooley will be compensated for his services in accordance with the Company's non-employee director compensation

program which provides for an annual fee of $45,000. The fee is paid in quarterly installments, in advance. On March 31, 2026,

the Compensation Committee approved a grant of shares of restricted stock awards ("RSAs") with a target grant date value of

$100,000 to Mr. Wooley under the Company's Amended and Restated Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. 2012 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive

Plan, as amended. Such RSAs vest 100% on January 12, 2029.

#### Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 1, 2026 the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Wooley as a Class III director. A copy

of the Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K,

including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which is furnished herewith pursuant to and relate to this Item 7.01, shall not be deemed "filed"

for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise be subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. The

information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibits 99.1 hereto shall not be incorporated by reference

into any filing or other document filed by the Company with the SEC pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the

rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder, the Exchange Act, or the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder except as shall

be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing or document.

#### Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits

Exhibit

Number

Description

99.1 [Press Release issued by the Company on April 1, 2026 announcing the appointment of Dudley D.](exhibit991.htm)

[Wooley as a Class III director](exhibit991.htm)

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#### SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements for the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on

its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

#### CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC.
Date:

April 1, 2026

By:

/s/ Max P. Bowman

Max P. Bowman

Director, Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer

## Exhibit 99.1

![exhibit991p1i0](exhibit991p1i0.gif)

#### Exhibit 99.1

#### Press Release

#### Cal-Maine Foods Welcomes Dudley D. Wooley to Board of Directors
RIDGELAND, Miss., Apr. 1, 2026 — Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM), the largest egg

company in the United States and a leading player in the egg-based food industry, today

announced the appointment of Dudley D. Wooley to its Board of Directors. Mr. Wooley brings

extensive leadership experience in risk management, business strategy, and governance, further

strengthening the Board's depth of expertise as the Company continues executing its long-term

growth strategy.

Mr. Wooley currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Ross & Yerger Insurance, Inc., a super-

regional, employee-owned independent insurance agency headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi.

With more than three decades at the firm, he has played a central role in shaping its growth,

leadership, and long-term strategic direction. He was promoted to CEO/COO in 2013 and has

served as CEO since 2025, with responsibility for overall leadership and performance of the

organization.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Wooley served as President and Chief Operating Officer, where he

led agency growth and profitability initiatives, developed the firm's perpetuation strategy, and

supported its sales and management teams. Earlier in his career, he served as an Account

Executive and Vice President, overseeing commercial, personal, and group benefit accounts, with

a focus on nonprofit and healthcare clients.

In addition to his executive responsibilities, Mr. Wooley serves as a Trustee of the Jones Family

Trusts, helping oversee a diversified portfolio of assets across public equities, private equity, real

estate, oil and gas, and fixed income investments on behalf of approximately 170 beneficiaries.

"We are pleased to welcome Dudley to the Board," said Dolph Baker, Board Chair of Cal-Maine

Foods. "His experience leading a growth-oriented organization and his expertise in risk

management and capital allocation align well with our strategic priorities. As we continue

progressing toward a higher-value, more consistent earnings model, his perspective will be

especially valuable in strengthening our ability to navigate evolving market dynamics, enhance

earnings visibility, and deliver durable, long-term growth."

With his experience advising organizations on long-term risk, operational discipline, and strategic

expansion, Mr. Wooley is well positioned to support the Company's continued evolution into a

more diversified platform with multiple growth drivers and improved long-term earnings visibility.

Mr. Wooley began his career with Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) and later worked at

Marketing Research Institute, where he developed experience in consulting, analytics, and client

advisory.

#### Exhibit 99.1
He holds a Master of Business Administration from Millsaps College and a Bachelor of Science in

Mathematics from Vanderbilt University. He is a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU),

Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), and Accredited Adviser in

Insurance (AAI).

Mr. Wooley succeeds Jim Poole who recently passed away. The Company extends its

appreciation for Mr. Poole's service and legacy.

#### About Cal-Maine Foods
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) is the largest egg company in the United States and a

leading player in the egg-based food industry. With a strong national footprint, Cal-Maine Foods

provides nutritious, affordable, and sustainable protein to millions of households every day.

The Company's portfolio spans the full egg value ladder—from conventional to specialty, including

cage-free, organic, brown, free-range, pasture-raised, and nutritionally enhanced—serving both

retail and foodservice customers nationwide. Cal-Maine Foods also participates in the growing

prepared foods sector, with offerings such as pre-cooked egg patties, omelets, folded and

scrambled egg formats, hard-cooked eggs, pancakes, waffles, and specialty wraps. Its branded

portfolio includes Eggland's Best®, Land O'Lakes®, Farmhouse Eggs®, 4Grain®, Sunups®,

Sunny Meadow®, MeadowCreek Foods®, and Crepini®.

Headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Cal-Maine's strategy combines scale, operational

excellence, and financial discipline with a commitment to innovation and sustainability, to enable

the Company to deliver trusted nutrition, enduring partnerships, and long-term value for its

stakeholders.

#### Forward Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking

statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The

forward-looking statements are based on management's current intent, belief, expectations,

estimates and projections regarding our Company and our industry. These statements are not

guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors

that are difficult to predict and may be beyond our control. The factors that could cause actual

results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements include, among

others, (i) the risk factors set forth the Company's SEC Filings (including its Annual Report on

Form 10-K, as updated in Part II Item 1A of our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and Current

Reports on Form 8-K), (ii) the risks and hazards inherent in the shell egg, egg products, and

prepared foods operations (including, as applicable, disease, pests, weather conditions, and

potential for product recall), including but not limited to the current outbreak of HPAI affecting

poultry in the U.S., Canada and other countries that was first detected in commercial flocks in the

U.S. in November 2023 and that first impacted our flocks in December 2023, in the third and fourth

quarters of fiscal 2024 and again in March 2026, (iii) changes in the demand for and market prices

of shell eggs and feed costs as well as increase in input costs for prepared foods, (iv) our ability

to predict and meet demand for cage-free and other specialty eggs, (v) risks, changes, or

obligations that could result from our recent or future acquisition of new flocks or businesses, such

as our acquisition of Echo Lake Foods completed June 2, 2025, and risks or changes that may

cause conditions to completing a pending acquisition not to be met, (vi) our ability to successfully

integrate and manage recently acquired businesses like Echo Lake Foods and realize the

expected benefits of such acquisitions, including synergies, cost savings, reduction in earnings

#### Exhibit 99.1
volatility, margin expansion, financial returns, expanded customer relationships, or sales or growth

opportunities, (vii) our ability to compete effectively with existing and new market entrants, retain

existing customers, acquire new customers and grow our product mix including our prepared foods

product offerings, (viii) the impacts and potential future impacts of government, customer and

consumer reactions to recent high market prices for eggs, (ix) potential impacts to our business

as a result of our Company ceasing to be a "controlled company" under the rules of The Nasdaq

Stock Market on April 14, 2025, (x) risks relating to potential changes in inflation, interest rates

and trade and tariff policies, (xi) adverse results in pending litigation and other legal matters, and

(xii) global instability, including as a result of geopolitical conflicts and uncertainties. The

Company's SEC filings may be obtained from the SEC or the Company's website,

www.calmainefoods.com. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking

statements because, while we believe the assumptions on which the forward-looking statements

are based are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will

prove to be accurate. Further, forward-looking statements included herein are made only as of the

respective dates thereof, or if no date is stated, as of the date hereof. Except as otherwise required

by law, we disclaim any intent or obligation to update publicly these forward-looking statements,

whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise.

#### Contacts
Investors: ir@cmfoods.com

Media: media@cmfoods.com

Telephone: (601) 948-6813

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