Davis Polk advised underwriters represented by Barclays Capital Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC in connection with an SEC-registered offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 1.4% notes due 2017 and $500 million aggregate principal amount of 2.2% notes due 2019.  

Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, General Mills is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods sold through retail stores. General Mills is also a supplier of branded and unbranded food products to the food service and commercial baking industries. 

The Davis Polk corporate team included partner John B. Meade and associate Felipe Duque. Partner Lucy W. Farr provided tax advice. All members of the Davis Polk team are based in the New York office.