The Hershey Company (HSY) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for May 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT, to be held virtually for shareholder participation.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials and annual report before voting, with materials available online or by request.

• Voting deadline is May 4, 2026, for most shareholders, and April 30, 2026, for shares held in a plan.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of directors with a full slate of nominees recommended by the board.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors for 2026.

• Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation (say-on-pay).

• Provision for other business to be addressed as may properly come before the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends all director nominees for election, listing specific individuals for shareholder approval.