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A copy of the Company's press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.","evidence_source":"SEC 8-K Item 2.02","evidence_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/47111/000004711124000004/0000047111-24-000004-index.htm","confidence":0.9,"family_label":"Earnings Releases","details":[{"label":"Period","value":"the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023"},{"label":"Result","value":"reported results"}],"fact_type":"earnings_release"},{"claim_id":"653afe4b875269c1226621088105e09dd487fec6","claim":"HERSHEY CO reported financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2023.","evidence_excerpt":"On February 8, 2024, The Hershey Company (the “Company”) announced sales and earnings information for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. A copy of the Company's press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.","evidence_source":"SEC 8-K Item 2.02","evidence_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/47111/000004711124000004/0000047111-24-000004-index.htm","confidence":0.9,"family_label":"Earnings Releases","details":[{"label":"Period","value":"the full year ended December 31, 2023"},{"label":"Result","value":"reported results"}],"fact_type":"earnings_release"},{"claim_id":"c324b20b0ab7ea07ee15db4c5b4279d8094479cf","claim":"HERSHEY CO announced a restructuring with charges of $200 million to $250 million affecting supply chain and manufacturing-related spend, selling, general and administrative expenses ($45 million to $60 million as we facilitate workforce reductions).","evidence_excerpt":"On February 2, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a multi-year productivity initiative (“Advancing Agility & Automation” or “AAA”) to improve supply chain and manufacturing-related spend, optimize selling, general and administrative expenses, leverage new technology and business models to further simplify and automate processes, and generate long-term savings. 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