MELISSA LORA

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CONAGRA BRANDS INC.

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2019-08-09 Melissa Lora Age: 57 Director Since: January 4, 2019 Independent Board Committees Audit / Finance Committee Other public company directorships KB Home (one of the largest homebuilders in the United States) since 2004 (lead independent director since 2016) MGIC Investment Corporation (a mortgage insurance company) since 2018 Experiences, qualifications and skills considered in nominating Ms. Lora Public Company Experience; Former C-Suite Executive: Strong leadership capabilities and insights from her experience in various leadership roles at Taco Bell Corp.; broad understanding of governance issues facing public companies from her board service to other public companies, including as lead independent director of KB Home. Market Facing Experience; International Expertise: Substantial international business and management experience from service as President of Taco Bell International. Finance / Capital Management Expertise; Risk Management Expertise: Deep expertise in finance, risk and compliance oversight as a result of more than a decade of service as Chief Financial Officer of an operating division (Taco Bell Corp.) of Yum! Brands, Inc., as well as a decade of service as the Chair of the Audit Committee of KB Home. Ms. Lora served as President of Taco Bell International, a segment of Taco Bell Corp. (a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., one of the world's largest restaurant companies) from 2013 until her retirement in 2018. She also previously served in various other roles at Taco Bell Corp., including as Global Chief Financial and Development Officer from 2012 to 2013, Chief Financial and Development Officer from 2006 to 2012, and Chief Financial Officer from 2001 to 2006. Non-Employee Director Compensation - Fiscal 2019 Name Melissa Lora Fees Earned or Paid in Cash($) 39,286 Stock Awards($) 60,797 All Other Compensation($) --- Total ($) 100,083
2020-08-13 Melissa Lora, Age: 58, Director Since: January 4, 2019, Independent, Board Committees: Audit / Finance Committee (Chair starting after 2020 Annual Meeting), Executive Committee. Director Compensation Table - Fiscal 2020: Total $253,837.
2021-08-06 Melissa Lora, Age: 59, Director Since: January 4, 2019, Independent, Board Committees: Audit / Finance Committee (Chair), Executive Committee, Compensation Table shows total $274,608.
2022-08-10 Strong leadership capabilities and insights from her experience in various leadership roles at Taco Bell Corp.
2023-08-04 MELISSA LORA Independent Director since January 4, 2019 Age 61 Board Committees Audit / Finance (Chair) Executive Committee Nominating and Corporate Governance Non-Employee Director Compensation Table—Fiscal 2023 Melissa Lora Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 120,000 Stock Awards ($) 155,833 All Other Compensation ($) 10,000 Total ($) 285,833
2024-08-07 MELISSA LORA Independent Director since January 4, 2019 Age 62 Board Committees Audit / Finance (Chair), Executive Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Professional Experience Taco Bell Corp., a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (2001 to retirement in 2018) President, Taco Bell International (2013 to 2018) Global Chief Financial and Development Officer (2012 to 2013) Chief Financial and Development Officer (2006 to 2012) Chief Financial Officer (2001 to 2006) Other Public Boards NVIDIA Corporation (2023 to present) Past Public Boards KB Home (2004 to 2024) Lead Independent Director (2016 to 2024) MGIC Investment Corporation (2018 to 2022) Highlighted Skills and Qualifications As a former senior officer serving in various leadership roles at Taco Bell Corp., an operating division of Yum! Brands, Inc. (a multinational restaurant company), Ms. Lora brings strong leadership skills to our Board. Additionally, she provides insights from her substantial international business and market-facing experience and deep expertise in finance, risk, and compliance oversight from more than a decade of service as a Chief Financial Officer, as well as more than a decade of service as the chair of the audit committee of KB Home. Ms. Lora also provides our Board with a broad understanding of governance issues facing publicly-traded companies from her board service to other public companies, including during her time as lead independent director of KB Home. Non-Employee Director Compensation Table—Fiscal 2024 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $130,000 Stock Awards 167,027 All Other Compensation 10,000 Total 307,027

KB HOME

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2009-03-09 Melissa Lora, age 46, has since 2001 been the Chief Financial Officer of Taco Bell Corp. ... Ms. Lora was designated Audit Committee Chair on December 5, 2008. She served on the Audit Committee throughout our 2008 fiscal year. ... Director Compensation During Fiscal Year 2008 ... Ms. Lora $95,058.
2010-03-05 Melissa Lora, age 47, has since 2001 been the Chief Financial Officer of Taco Bell Corp. ... Board Committee Composition shows she is Chair of Audit Committee. Director Compensation During Fiscal Year 2009 table shows total $247,638.
2011-02-25 Ms. Lora has been the Chief Financial Officer of Taco Bell Corp. since 2001. ... She joined the Board in 2004. ... Board Committee Composition table shows Ms. Lora is Chair of the Audit Committee and serves on the Nominating/Governance Committee. ... Director Compensation During Fiscal Year 2010 table shows Ms. Lora's total compensation as $276,818.
2012-03-02 Melissa Lora, age 49, has been the Chief Financial Officer of Taco Bell Corp. since 2001. She joined the Board in 2004. The Board has determined that Ms. Lora is independent. Director Compensation Table shows total compensation of $270,339 for fiscal year 2011. She is Chair of the Audit Committee and serves on the Compensation Committee.
2013-02-22 Melissa Lora, age 50, is the Chief Financial and Development Officer of Taco Bell Corp. ... She joined the Board in 2004. ... Board Committee Composition and 2012 Fiscal Year Board Committee Meetings: Ms. Lora - Chair of Audit Committee, Compensation Committee member. ... Director Compensation During Fiscal Year 2012: Ms. Lora total compensation $265,508.
2014-02-21 Melissa Lora, age 51, serves as Chair of the Audit Committee, serves on the Nominating/Governance Committee, and received total compensation of $261,857 in fiscal year 2013.
2015-02-20 Melissa Lora, age 52, has been President of Taco Bell International since 2013 ... She joined the Board in 2004. ... Audit Committee members include Ms. Lora. ... Director Compensation During Fiscal Year 2014 ... Ms. Lora $254,960 total compensation.
2016-02-26 Melissa Lora, age 53, has been since 2013 the President of Taco Bell International. ... She joined the Board in 2004. ... The Audit Committee has four members including Melissa Lora (Chair), Dr. Thomas W. Gilligan, Robert L. Patton, Jr., and Michael M. Wood. The Compensation Committee has Kenneth M. Jastrow, II (Chair), Stephen F. Bollenbach, Timothy W. Finchem, Robert L. Johnson, and Melissa Lora. ... Director Compensation During Fiscal Year 2015 ... Ms. Lora $275,000.
2017-03-03 Melissa Lora President, Taco Bell International ACC (Chair) MDCC ... Ms. Lora is very knowledgeable ... Committee memberships: ACC (Chair), MDCC ... Director Compensation During Fiscal Year 2016 ... Ms. Lora Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $1,500 Stock Awards $277,000 Total $278,500
2018-03-02 Melissa Lora has been since 2013 the President of Taco Bell International, a segment of Taco Bell Corp., which is a division of Yum! Brands, Inc., one of the world’s largest restaurant companies. Taco Bell Corp. recently announced that Ms. Lora will retire from her position in summer 2018. Ms. Lora is very knowledgeable of and has substantial experience and expertise in financial matters as well as in managing real estate assets. She has made significant contributions to the work of the Audit Committee since joining the Board and has provided strong leadership as its chair since 2008. In November 2016, the Board elected Ms. Lora as Lead Independent Director. Committee Membership: ACC (Chair), MDCC. Director Compensation During Fiscal Year 2017: Ms. Lora $327,000.
2019-03-01 Melissa Lora served in several senior executive roles over her 31-year career at Taco Bell Corp., a division of Yum! Brands, Inc., including as president of its international businesses at her retirement. Ms. Lora is very knowledgeable of and has substantial experience and expertise in financial matters as well as in managing real estate assets. DIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING FISCAL YEAR 2018: Ms. Lora total compensation was $302,000.
2020-02-28 Melissa Lora, a corporate director, served in several senior executive roles over her 31-year career at Taco Bell Corp., a division of Yum! Brands, Inc., including as president of its international businesses at her retirement. Ms. Lora is very knowledgeable of and has substantial experience and expertise in financial matters as well as in managing real estate assets. She has made significant contributions to the work of the Audit Committee since joining the Board and provided strong leadership as its chair from 2008 to 2018. The Board first elected Ms. Lora as Lead Independent Director in November 2016, and has re-elected her to the role in each subsequent year. DIRECTOR COMPENSATION DURING FISCAL YEAR 2019: Ms. Lora total compensation was $302,000. She serves on the Audit and Compliance Committee and the Management Development and Compensation Committee.
2021-02-26 Melissa Lora, a corporate director, served in several senior executive roles ... Lead Independent Director since 2016 ... Management Development and Compensation Committee members include Melissa Lora (Chair), ... Audit and Compliance Committee members include Melissa Lora, ... Director Compensation During Fiscal Year 2020 table shows Ms. Lora total compensation of $325,000.
2022-02-25 Melissa Lora, a corporate director, served in several senior executive roles ... All Other Compensation $— Total $323,500
2023-03-10 Melissa Lora, a corporate director, served in several senior executive roles over her 31-year career at Taco Bell Corp., a division of Yum! Brands, Inc., one of the world’s largest restaurant companies, including as president of its international businesses at her retirement. Ms. Lora is knowledgeable of and has substantial experience and expertise in financial matters as well as in managing real estate assets. She made significant contributions to the work of the Audit Committee during her tenure as a member, providing strong leadership as its chair from 2008 to 2018. The Board first elected Ms. Lora as Lead Independent Director in November 2016 and has re-elected her to the role in each subsequent year.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-12-07