The Hershey Company (HSY) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• Meeting opened with forward-looking statements and a reminder of associated risks and uncertainties.

• The agenda included business items, strategic and performance remarks, Q&A, and voting results.

• Online platform facilitated broader stockholder participation.

Board and executive committee updates

• Eleven director nominees were introduced, representing diverse backgrounds in business and academia.

• Board recommended voting for all nominees, with specific voting procedures for different share classes.

Shareholder proposals

• Proposals included election of directors, ratification of auditors, and approval of executive compensation.

• Executive compensation vote is advisory, allowing the board to balance stockholder input with fiduciary duties.