01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed August 27, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
The Hershey Company filed this Form 8-K on August 27, 2025 to report a board change under Item 5.02.
On August 21, 2025, Juan R. Perez notified the Board of Directors of his decision to retire from the Board and from its Executive, Governance and Finance and Risk Management Committees, effective October 3, 2025. The filing states that Mr. Perez's decision to retire was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.
The filing contains no financial results, guidance, or other operating information. For investors, the event is a routine board departure with no stated dispute or financial impact. The only exhibit is the Cover Page Interactive Data File (Exhibit 104), which is embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Juan R. Perez notified the Board on August 21, 2025 of his decision to retire.
- His retirement is effective October 3, 2025.
- He is also leaving the Executive, Governance and Finance and Risk Management Committees.
- The filing states the retirement was not due to any disagreement with the Company on its operations, policies or practices.
- The filing contains no financial results or guidance.
- The only listed exhibit is Exhibit 104, the Cover Page Interactive Data File.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Juan R. Perez leaving the Board?
The filing states that he decided to retire from the Board and its committees. It also states that the decision was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.
When does the retirement take effect?
The retirement is effective October 3, 2025.
Which committees is Mr. Perez leaving?
He is retiring from the Executive, Governance and Finance and Risk Management Committees of the Board, along with his Board seat.
Does this filing include financial results or guidance?
No. The filing covers only the board change and lists Exhibit 104, the Cover Page Interactive Data File, as its sole exhibit.
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