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Hershey names Mitchell Arends as Chief Supply Chain Officer; Jason Reiman to retire after 30 years
Jason Reiman, SVP Chief Supply Chain Officer, retires; steps down June 22, 2026, remains as SVP Supply Chain Modernization through April 2027.
Hershey shareholders elect all 10 directors, ratify EY, approve exec compensation
All 10 director nominees elected; two directors elected by common stock class vote alone.
Hershey Q1 net sales up 10.6% to $3.1B; adjusted EPS +12.4% to $2.35; reaffirms FY2026 outlook
Consolidated net sales $3.1B, +10.6% YoY; organic constant currency +7.9% on 10% price realization.
Hershey's President US Andrew Archambault to depart May 1, 2026; search begun
Andrew Archambault, President US of Hershey, will leave effective May 1, 2026.
Hershey reaffirms FY2026 guidance and unveils snacking strategy at Investor Day
FY2026 outlook: net sales growth 4-5%, organic net sales growth 2.5-3.5%.
Hershey Q4 revenue up 7% to $3.09B; EPS plunges 59.9%; FY2026 adj EPS guide $8.20-$8.52
Q4 net sales $3,091M (+7.0%); organic constant currency +5.7%; reported EPS $1.57 (-59.9%); adj EPS $1.71 (-36.4%).
Hershey amends bylaws: removes Buck chairman reference, clarifies meeting chair roles
Removed language allowing Michele Buck to serve as Chairman of the Board to align with independent chair requirement.
Hershey Q3 net sales +6.5% to $3.18B, adj EPS $1.30 (-44%); raises FY25 guidance
Q3 consolidated net sales $3,181.4M (+6.5% YoY); organic constant currency net sales +6.2%.
Hershey enters $1.875B unsecured revolving credit facility, replacing $1.35B facility
New five-year unsecured revolving credit facility for up to $1.875B, with option to increase by $1.0B.
Director Juan R. Perez to retire from Hershey Board effective Oct 3, 2025
Juan R. Perez notified the Board of his retirement on August 21, 2025.
Hershey appoints Huong Maria T. Kraus as Chairman of Board following Michele Buck retirement
Michele G. Buck retired as Chairman of the Board, effective August 18, 2025.
Hershey appoints Chipotle's Chris Brandt to board effective Aug 11, 2025
Chris Brandt appointed to the board effective Aug 11, 2025; will serve on Compensation and Finance/Risk Committees.
Hershey Q2 sales up 26% to $2.61B but adjusted EPS down 4.7% to $1.21; cuts FY2025 adj. EPS guidance
Consolidated net sales $2,614.7M (+26.0%); organic constant currency +26.3% driven by ERP inventory lap and Easter timing.
Hershey appoints Kirk Tanner as CEO, effective Aug. 18, 2025
Kirk Tanner, formerly CEO of Wendy's and PepsiCo Beverages NA, named President and CEO of Hershey effective Aug. 18, 2025.
Hershey amends 8-K to correct director election vote totals from May 6 meeting
All 10 director nominees elected; Juan R. Perez received 619.98M votes for and 34.81M withheld, most withheld.
Hershey shareholders elect all director nominees and approve all proposals at 2025 annual meeting
All 11 director nominees elected with >619M votes each; Deirdre A. Mahlan and Kevin M. Ozan elected by Common Stock class.
Hershey holds 2025 annual meeting; no specific financial details disclosed
8-K filed to announce 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders with general business review update.
Net sales $2.805B (-13.8% YoY); reported EPS $1.10 (-71.7%); adjusted EPS $2.09 (-31.9%).
Hershey amends bylaws to require independent board chair, adopt majority voting
Chairman must be independent; CEO Michele G. Buck may remain Chairman while CEO.
Victor L. Crawford, Lead Independent Director, notified Hershey on March 7, 2025 of intention not to stand for re-election at May 6, 2025 Annual Meeting.
Hershey grants retention RSU awards to CFO, supply chain chief, and CTO
CFO Steven Voskuil receives contingent grant of 30,507 RSUs.
Hershey closes $2B multi-tranche note offering with rates from 4.550% to 5.100%
Issued $500M each of 4.550% notes due 2028, 4.750% notes due 2030, 4.950% notes due 2032, and 5.100% notes due 2035.
Hershey prices $2B of notes in four tranches; proceeds to refinance near-term debt
Total offering of $2B: $500M 4.550% notes due 2028, $500M 4.750% notes due 2030, $500M 4.950% notes due 2032, $500M 5.100% notes due 2035.
Hershey Q4 adj EPS $2.69 (+33%); 2025 guidance sees adj EPS down mid-30% on cocoa costs
Q4 net sales $2,887.5M (+8.7% YoY); adjusted EPS $2.69 (+33.2%).
Hershey CEO Michele Buck to retire June 30, 2026; board starts successor search
Michele Buck will remain CEO until successor appointed, then transition to special advisor through June 30, 2026.
Hershey names new Presidents of U.S. Confection and Salty Snacks; Riggs departs
Kristen Riggs, President Salty Snacks, departs after 20 years to pursue other opportunities; assists transition.
Hershey Q3 net sales -1.4%, EPS $2.20; cuts 2024 outlook on cocoa costs
Consolidated net sales $2,987.5M (-1.4%); adjusted EPS $2.34 (-10.0%); reported EPS $2.20 (-12.7%).
Hershey appoints Michael Del Pozzo as President, U.S. Confection, effective Sept 16
Michael Del Pozzo succeeds Charles Raup, who is retiring after 15 years at Hershey.
Hershey Q2 net sales -16.7% to $2.07B, adj EPS $1.27; FY2024 outlook lowered
Consolidated net sales $2,074.5M, down 16.7% YoY; organic constant currency down 16.8%.
Hershey board member Robert M. Dutkowsky passes away at 69
Robert M. Dutkowsky, 69, a Hershey board member since August 2020, passed away on May 22, 2024.
Mr. Reiman will step down from his current role on June 22, 2026, and will remain with the Company as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Modernization to assist with the transition of his responsibilities until his retirement.
On March 7, 2025, Victor L. Crawford, Lead Independent Director of The Hershey Company (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention not to stand for re-election as a director at the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, currently expected to be held on May 6, 2025.
Michele G. Buck, the Company’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer, intends to retire from the Company effective June 30, 2026.
On January 10, 2025, Kristen J. Riggs, President, Salty Snacks of The Hershey Company (the “Company”), informed the Company of her intention to depart the Company to pursue other opportunities.
Charles R. Raup, President, U.S. Confection of The Hershey Company (the “Company”), informed the Company of his intention to retire effective December 31, 2024.
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