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) June 30, 2004
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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41-0319970 |
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(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
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1 Hormel Place, Austin, Minnesota |
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55912 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (507) 437-5611 |
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
Effective June 30, 2004, Hormel Foods Corporation completed the sale of Vista International Packaging, Inc., the company’s food packaging subsidiary. The terms and conditions of the sale have not been disclosed.
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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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July 2, 2004 |
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/s/ M. J. McCOY |
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M. J. McCOY |
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Executive Vice President |
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and Chief Financial Officer |
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Dated: |
July 2, 2004 |
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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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