SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 11, 2000
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HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-183 23-0691590
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
100 Crystal A Drive, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (717) 534-6799
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT
Item 9 Regulation FD Disclosure
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On December 11, 2000, Hershey Foods Corporation (the "Corporation")
announced that Michael F. Pasquale, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, resigned. The Corporation also
announced that William F. Christ, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer, would become Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer, and that Frank Cerminara would become Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer. The press releases dated December 11, 2000, announcing
these changes, are incorporated herein by reference, and copies are furnished
herewith as Exhibits 99.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: December 11, 2000
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HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION
By /s/ Frank Cerminara
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Frank Cerminara
Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press release dated December 11, 2000 announcing resignation
of Michael F. Pasquale and appointment of William F. Christ
99 Press release dated December 11, 2000 announcing appointment of
Frank Cerminara
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