Hershey Co. Files 8-K on Officer Changes & Compensation

TL;DR

Hershey's 8-K details exec changes & pay - watch for leadership shifts.

AI Summary

The Hershey Company filed an 8-K on February 25, 2025, reporting events as of February 19, 2025. The filing covers the departure of directors or certain officers, the election of directors, the appointment of certain officers, and details compensatory arrangements for these officers. It also includes financial statements and exhibits.

Why It Matters

This filing provides insight into potential leadership changes and executive compensation structures at The Hershey Company, which can impact investor confidence and future strategic direction.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine corporate filing detailing standard board and officer changes and compensation, not indicating immediate financial distress or significant operational shifts.

Key Numbers

• 1-183 — Commission File Number (Identifies the specific SEC filing for The Hershey Company.)
• 23-0691590 — IRS Employer Identification No. (The company's tax identification number.)

Key Players & Entities

• The Hershey Company (company) — Registrant
• 19 East Chocolate Avenue (location) — Principal executive offices address
• Hershey, PA 17033 (location) — Principal executive offices city, state, zip
• February 19, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
• February 25, 2025 (date) — Date of report

FAQ

From the Filing

0000047111-25-000019.txt : 20250225 0000047111-25-000019.hdr.sgml : 20250225 20250225163119 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000047111-25-000019 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 15 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250219 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20250225 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250225 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: HERSHEY CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000047111 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SUGAR & CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS [2060] ORGANIZATION NAME: 04 Manufacturing IRS NUMBER: 230691590 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-00183 FILM NUMBER: 25663849 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 19 EAST CHOCOLATE AVENUE STREET 2: EXTERNAL RPTG & COMPLIANCE CITY: HERSHEY STATE: PA ZIP: 17033 BUSINESS PHONE: 7175344200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 19 EAST CHOCOLATE AVENUE STREET 2: EXTERNAL RPTG & COMPLIANCE CITY: HERSHEY STATE: PA ZIP: 17033 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: HERSHEY FOODS CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: HERSHEY CHOCOLATE CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19680401 8-K 1 hsy-20250219.htm FORM 8-K DATED FEBRUARY 19, 2025 hsy-20250219 0000047111 false 0000047111 2025-02-19 2025-02-19 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 February 19, 2025 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) THE HERSHEY CO MPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-183 23-0691590 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 19 East Chocolate Avenue Hershey , PA 17033 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) ( 717 ) 534-4200 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, one dollar par value HSY New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging Growth Company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On February 19, 2025, the Compensation and Human Capital Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors of The Hershey Company (the “Company”) approved retention awards for Steven E. Voskuil, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Jason R. Reiman, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer, and Deepak Bhatia, t