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) June 19, 2009
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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1 Hormel Place
Austin, MN 55912
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (507) 437-5611
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)
Section 7 REGULATION FD
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On June 19, 2009, the Company issued a press release announcing a definitive agreement between Hormel Foods and Herdez Del Fuerte, S.A. de C.V. to form MegaMex Foods, a 50/50 joint venture to market Mexican foods in the United States. A copy of the release is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits furnished pursuant to Item 7.01
99 Press release issued June 19, 2009
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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June 19, 2009 |
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/s/J. N. SHEEHAN |
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J. N. SHEEHAN |
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Vice President and Controller |
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Dated: |
June 19, 2009 |
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/s/R. G. GENTZLER |
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R. G. GENTZLER |
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Vice President and Treasurer |
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