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) January 26, 2010
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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1 Hormel Place
Austin, MN 55912
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
Registrant’s 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 5 – CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
Pursuant to a resolution approved by the Board of Directors of the Company on January 26, 2010, the Board of Directors approved an amendment to Bylaw 5.A of the Bylaws of Hormel Foods Corporation.
Bylaw 5.A is amended to allow the Board of Directors to designate the date for the annual meeting of stockholders of the corporation. Previously, the Bylaws stated that such annual meeting would be held on the last Tuesday of January in each year.
Section 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibit furnished pursuant to Item 5.03 |
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Amendment of Bylaw 5.A of the Bylaws of Hormel Foods Corporation |
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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HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION |
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January 27, 2010 |
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/s/J. H. FERAGEN |
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J. H. FERAGEN |
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Senior Vice President |
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and Chief Financial Officer |
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Dated: |
January 27, 2010 |
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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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