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): May 10, 2002
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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 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
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On May 10, 2002, the Board of Directors of Hershey Foods Corporation
(the "Company"), upon the recommendation of its Audit Committee, engaged KPMG
LLP ("KPMG") as the Company's independent auditors.
During the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 and the subsequent
interim period through the date of this Form 8-K, neither the Company nor anyone
on its behalf consulted KPMG regarding any of the matters or reportable events
listed in Items 304(a)(2)(i) and (ii) of Regulation S-K.
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.
Date: May 14, 2002
HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION
By /s/ Frank Cerminara
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Frank Cerminara
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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