On February 15, 2022, US Foods Holding Corp. issued a statement in response to a press release from Sachem Head Capital Management LP, which disclosed its attempt to seek control of the Board of Directors through the nomination of 7 directors for election to the Company's 10-member Board at its 2022 annual meeting. In the statement, the Company offered to appoint 2 new Directors, including Sachem Head's Principal, Sachem Head declined the Company's offer without engagement.

The Company added that Sachem Head insisted on appointment of Bernardo Hees as Executive Chairman. The Company stated that it is building on momentum to drive substantial shareholder value creation.