FAQs

Where is your corporate headquarters located? When was Kellogg Company founded? Is Kellogg a publicly traded company? When was Kellogg's IPO? When did Kellogg acquire the Pringles business from Proctor & Gamble? Does Kellogg Company own and operate the W.K. Kellogg Foundation? Does Kellogg issue preferred and common stock? Does Kellogg Company pay dividends? When does your fiscal year end? How can I buy shares of Kellogg? I own Kellogg shares. Who can help me with my account? How can I get tickets to the annual meeting if my proxy card didn't include one? What is the CUSIP number for Kellogg Company? What is the SIC code for Kellogg Company? Can I get a tour of a manufacturing plant? What is the NAICS code for Kellogg Company? What is the GICS code for Kellogg Company? How do I get Kellogg memorabilia? When was Kellogg Company added to the S&P 500 Index? Do you have another question that hasn't been answered?

Where is your corporate headquarters located?

One Kellogg Square, PO Box 3599, Battle Creek, MI 49016-3599
Telephone: (269) 961-2000 or (800) 962-1413

When was Kellogg Company founded?

1906 by Will Keith Kellogg. Kellogg Company was incorporated on December 14, 1922.

Is Kellogg a publicly traded company?

Yes. It has traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol K since March 20, 1959.

When was Kellogg's IPO?

Our first public offering was January 9, 1952. 415,600 shares were offered at $23.75 per share. Approximately 4,000 investors took part.

When did Kellogg acquire the Pringles business from Proctor & Gamble?

May 31, 2012

Does Kellogg Company own and operate the W.K. Kellogg Foundation?

No. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is an independent philanthropic organization established in 1930. The Foundation owns about 22% of our total shares outstanding, making it Kellogg Company's largest share owner.

More information on W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Does Kellogg issue preferred and common stock?

No. Kellogg offers one type of stock, common, to all investors.

Does Kellogg Company pay dividends?

Yes, typically on a quarterly basis, depending on approval by the Board of Directors.

When does your fiscal year end?

Kellogg Company's fiscal year is essentially the same as the calendar year.

How can I buy shares of Kellogg?

United States Residents
You may purchase shares directly via Kellogg Direct™. After a one-time enrollment fee of $10, Kellogg Company will pay all brokerage purchase fees and commissions. More information on purchase of shares

US residents also have the option of purchasing shares through a stock broker, as described below for Non-US Residents. You will be responsible for all brokerage fees.

Non-US Residents
Open an account with any local stock broker. The broker purchases the shares under the brokerage firm name, and then allocates the shares to your individual brokerage account. Your broker will forward your dividend payments to you or you may have the broker reinvest your dividends into additional Kellogg shares.

I own Kellogg shares. Who can help me with my account?

Registered Owners
Contact Kellogg Shareowner Services at Broadridge.
(877) 910-5385
(720) 399-2178 – International Toll Free
WEBSITE:
http://shareholder.broadridge.com/k

Beneficial Owners
Contact the broker from which you receive an account statement regarding your Kellogg shares.

How can I get tickets to the annual meeting if my proxy card didn't include one?

Email investor.relations@kellogg.com (include your phone number).

What is the CUSIP number for Kellogg Company?

487836108

What is the SIC code for Kellogg Company?

Major Group: 20 – Food and Kindred Products
Industry Group: 204 – Grain Mill Products
2043 – Cereal Breakfast Foods
2064 – Breakfast Bars
2052 – Cookies and Crackers

Can I get a tour of a manufacturing plant?

Due to safety and security concerns, our plants are not open to the public.

What is the NAICS code for Kellogg Company?

311230 – Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing
311821 – Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing

What is the GICS code for Kellogg Company?

30202030 – Packaged Foods and Meats

How do I get Kellogg memorabilia?

Visit www.kelloggstore.com

When was Kellogg Company added to the S&P 500 Index?

September 11, 1989

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