Hormel Foods (HRL) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for January 27, 2026, at Austin High School's Richard L. Knowlton Auditorium in Austin, Minnesota.

• Meeting is open to all registered stockholders or beneficial owners as of November 28, 2025, with pre-registration available for expedited check-in.

• A recording of the meeting will be posted online after the event.

• Gift boxes available for eligible stockholders at the SPAM Museum from January 28–31, 2026, while supplies last.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• All questions for the Q&A session must be submitted in advance by January 26, 2026, via proxyvote.com; no live questions will be taken during the meeting.

Shareholder rights and capital structure

• Admission requires government-issued photo ID and proof of stock ownership; account statements from banks or brokers are not sufficient.

• Each eligible stockholder may bring one guest to the meeting.