01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed May 23, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
The Hershey Company reported in a Form 8-K dated May 22, 2024, that Robert M.
Dutkowsky, a member of its Board of Directors since August 2020, passed away on May 22, 2024. He was 69 years old. The report is filed under Item 8.01 (Other Events) and contains no financial results, guidance, or operational updates.
Mr. Dutkowsky served as Chair of the Finance and Risk Management Committee and was a member of both the Executive Committee and the Governance Committee. The filing states that the Company is grateful for his dedication and service and extends its deepest sympathies to his family. The only exhibit listed is the Cover Page Interactive Data File (Exhibit 104), embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
The filing is signed by James Turoff, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. For investors, the principal disclosure is the loss of a board member who chaired the Finance and Risk Management Committee, which may require a change in committee leadership.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Board member Robert M. Dutkowsky, age 69, passed away on May 22, 2024.
- Mr. Dutkowsky had served on The Hershey Company's Board of Directors since August 2020.
- He was Chair of the Finance and Risk Management Committee, a role that will need to be filled or reassigned.
- He was also a member of the Executive Committee and the Governance Committee.
- The filing is made under Item 8.01 (Other Events) and reports no financial results or guidance.
- The Company stated it extends its deepest sympathies to Mr. Dutkowsky's family.
- The filing is signed by James Turoff, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Robert M. Dutkowsky?
Robert M. Dutkowsky was a member of The Hershey Company's Board of Directors since August 2020. He was 69 years old at the time of his death on May 22, 2024.
What board roles did Mr. Dutkowsky hold?
He served as Chair of the Finance and Risk Management Committee and was a member of both the Executive Committee and the Governance Committee.
Does this filing include financial results or guidance?
No. The filing is an Item 8.01 (Other Events) report about the death of a director. It contains no financial statements, results, or guidance, and its only exhibit is the Cover Page Interactive Data File (Exhibit 104).
Does the filing address any impact on the Company's operations?
The filing does not discuss any operational or financial effect of Mr. Dutkowsky's death. It states only that the Company is grateful for his service and extends its sympathies to his family.
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