UNITED STATES
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) March 30, 2005
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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41-0319970 |
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1 Hormel Place Austin, MN 55912 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Office) |
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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 7 – REGULATION FD
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On March 30, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing the acquisition of Mark-Lynn Foods Inc. 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
(c) Exhibits furnished pursuant to Item 7.01
99 Press release issued March 30, 2005
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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March 30, 2005 |
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/s/JEFFREY M. ETTINGER |
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JEFFREY M. ETTINGER |
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President and Chief Operating Officer |
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Dated: |
March 30, 2005 |
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/s/JAMES N. SHEEHAN |
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JAMES N. SHEEHAN |
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Vice President and Controller |
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