Doubts emerge over future of Ben & Jerry’s board chair post Unilever demerger

Core Viewpoint - Doubts have arisen regarding the future role of Anuradha Mittal as chair of Ben & Jerry's board in the context of its parent company Unilever's ice cream spin-off, The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) [1][4]. Group 1: Leadership Changes - Anuradha Mittal joined Ben & Jerry's in 2007 and became the independent chair in 2018, prior to Unilever's acquisition of the company [2]. - The SEC filing suggests that Mittal may no longer meet the criteria to serve on the Ben & Jerry's board, following internal investigations [4]. Group 2: Disputes and Autonomy - The situation escalated after co-founder Jerry Greenfield's departure amid disputes with Unilever over the company's autonomy and adherence to its social values [3]. - Cohen and Greenfield have expressed concerns about Unilever's influence, requesting that Ben & Jerry's operate as an independently owned company rather than being absorbed into TMICC [7]. Group 3: Potential Legal Actions - The SEC filing indicates that the group may consider legal actions against TMICC and/or Unilever based on the results of the internal investigations [5]. - There is a possibility that the Ben & Jerry's board may initiate proceedings against the group or its employees as a response to the findings [6].