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) July 29, 2003
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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1-2402 |
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41-0319970 |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
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1 Hormel Place, Austin, Minnesota |
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55912 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (507) 437-5611 |
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
The retirement of a long-time executive with Hormel Foods has been announced. Eric Brown, Group Vice President of Prepared Foods, will conclude a distinguished 32-year career with Hormel Foods on January 24, 2004. Mr. Brown has also served on the Company’s Board of Directors since January of 1997. He will continue in this capacity until his retirement in 2004.
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SIGNATURES
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.
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HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION |
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August 1, 2003 |
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/s/ M. J. McCOY |
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M. J. McCOY |
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Executive Vice President |
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and Chief Financial Officer |
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Dated: |
August 1, 2003 |
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/s/J. N. SHEEHAN |
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J. N. SHEEHAN |
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Vice President and Controller |
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