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): JULY 8, 1998
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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 5. OTHER EVENTS
On July 8, 1998 the Corporation announced that its earnings for the second
quarter ending July 5, 1998 may be below market expectations by $.05 to $.07 per
share. A copy of the press release dated July 8, 1998 announcing the
Corporation's expectations regarding second quarter earnings is incorporated
herein by reference and a copy is filed 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.
Dated: July 10, 1998
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HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION
By /S/ WILLIAM F. CHRIST
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William F. Christ
Senior Vice President, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99 Press Release dated July 8, 1998
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