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0001324387
XXXXXXXX
LIVE
0000016160
CAL-MAINE FOODS INC
001-38695
1052 HIGHLAND COLONY PKWY
SUITE 200
RIDGELAND
MS
39157
6019486813
Poole James E
Director
Common
The Charles Schwab Corporation
3000 Schwab Way
Westlake
TX
76262
3000
166284.60
44182613
02/14/2024
NASDAQ
Common
01/14/2020
Stock grant
Issuer
N
3000
01/14/2020
N/A
Y
Shares obtained on 01/14/2020 and 01/12/2021.
02/14/2024
James E. Poole