01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed May 6, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
The Hershey Company filed this Current Report on Form 8-K on May 6, 2024, to furnish information under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
The company stated that on that date it would host its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders via live webcast, during which it would provide a general business review update. The presentation materials to be used at the meeting are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated into Item 7.01 by reference.
The filing itself describes this update only in general terms and does not state specific financial results, guidance, or other figures. The company states that the Item 7.01 information, including Exhibit 99.1, is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into other filings under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except where expressly stated.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- The 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held via live webcast on May 6, 2024.
- The company stated that it would provide a general business review update during the meeting.
- Presentation materials for the meeting are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated into Item 7.01 by reference.
- The Item 7.01 information, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished rather than filed and is not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- Item 9.01 lists Exhibit 99.1 (2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Presentation Materials) and Exhibit 104 (Cover Page Interactive Data File, embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
- The filing itself does not state financial results or other quantitative figures.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What event did The Hershey Company disclose in this 8-K?
The company disclosed that it would host its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders via live webcast on May 6, 2024, during which it would provide a general business review update.
Where can investors find the materials used at the meeting?
The presentation materials are attached to the filing as Exhibit 99.1, titled 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Presentation Materials, and are incorporated into Item 7.01 by reference.
Are the statements in this filing considered filed under the Exchange Act?
No. The company states that the Item 7.01 information, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not incorporated by reference into other registration statements or filings, except where expressly stated.
Does this filing report financial results or new guidance?
The filing describes the update only as a general business review and does not itself state financial results, guidance, or other quantitative figures.
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