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): February 26, 1997
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HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware I-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 5. OTHER EVENTS
On December 30, 1996 Hershey Foods Corporation announced the
acquisition of the Leaf North American confectionery business from Huhtamaki Oy.
This event was reported on a Form 8-K dated December 30, 1996. As part of that
transaction, Hershey entered into a Trademark and Technology License dated
December 30, 1996 pursuant to which Hershey will have the right to manufacture,
market and distribute products under certain Huhtamaki trademarks in North,
Central and South America. A copy of the License is attached hereto as Exhibit
10.
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: February 26, 1997
HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION
By___________________________
Robert M. Reese
Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. Description
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10 Trademark and Technology License
dated December 30, 1996 between Hershey
Foods Corporation and Huhtamaki Oy.
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