UNITED STATES 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 22, 2003
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-2402 |
| 41-0319970 |
(Commission File Number) |
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1 Hormel Place, Austin, Minnesota |
| 55912 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (507) 437-5611
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits being furnished pursuant to Item 12
99 Earnings release issued May 22, 2003
Item 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
The information provided under this Item 9 is intended to be furnished under Item 12, “Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” pursuant to SEC Release No. 33-8216.
On May 22, 2003, the Company issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended April 26, 2003. A copy of the earnings release is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
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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Dated: | May 22, 2003 |
| By | /s/ M. J. McCOY |
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| M. J. McCOY | |||
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Dated: | May 22, 2003 |
| By | /s/ J. N. SHEEHAN |
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| J. N. SHEEHAN | |||
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| Vice President and Controller | |||
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