HERSHEY CO — Regulatory Filings 2002

Apr 5, 2002

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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): April 5, 2002 HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-183 (Commission File Number) 23-0691590 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

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100 Crystal A Drive, Hershey, Pennsylvania (Address of principal executive offices) 17033 (Zip Code)

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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (717) 534-6799 Page 1 of 2 Pages

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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Hershey Foods Corporation has requested proposals from selected audit firms to become Hershey Foods Corporation’s auditor. The Audit Committee will consider the proposals and review the appointment of Arthur Andersen LLP as auditor for 2002 in the next 4 to 6 weeks. 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: April 5, 2002

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HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION
By:	/s/ Frank Cerminara —————————————— Frank Cerminara Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

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