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) November 20, 2007
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:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)
Section 8 – OTHER EVENTS
Item 8.01 Other Events
On November 20, 2007, the Company issued a press release announcing a 23% increase to its annual dividend rate. 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 8.01
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Press release issued November 20, 2007 |
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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(Registrant) |
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Dated: November 20, 2007 |
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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: November 20, 2007 |
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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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