SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): January 2, 2003
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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
On January 2, 2003, Hershey Foods Corporation (the "Company") announced
that J. Robert Hillier resigned from the Company's Board of Directors effective
December 31, 2002. A copy of the Company's press release announcing Mr.
Hillier's resignation is furnished herewith as Exhibit 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.
Date: January 2, 2003
HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION
By /s/ Frank Cerminara
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Frank Cerminara
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99 Hershey Foods Corporation press release dated January 2, 2003.
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EXHIBIT 99
J. ROBERT HILLIER RESIGNS FROM HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION'S
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HERSHEY, Pa., January 2, 2003 -- Hershey Foods today announced that J. Robert
Hillier resigned from its Board of Directors effective December 31, 2002. A
Hershey Foods Director since 2001, Hillier served as a member of the Committee
on Directors and Corporate Governance and the Compensation and Executive
Organization Committee. Hillier is also Chairman of the Board and Founder of
Hillier in Princeton, New Jersey, one of the nation's largest architectural
firms.
"Hershey Foods has benefited from Bob's considerable knowledge and experience,"
said Richard H. Lenny, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hershey
Foods. "He has our sincere appreciation as we wish him continued success in his
future endeavors."
Hershey Foods will seek a replacement for Hillier on its nine-member Board of
Directors.
Contact: Christine M. Dugan (717) 508-3238