CFO — Dave Hulays: The CFO role was filled by an internal promotion (Hulays) while the outgoing CFO (Voskuil) transitions to a strategic role before retiring, indicating an orderly succession rather than a sudden loss of leadership.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Director — Joe Park: Joe Park was appointed to the Board of Directors and will serve on specific committees.

Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer — Jason Reiman: Jason Reiman intends to retire and will transition out of his current role.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

President, US — Andrew Archambault: Andrew Archambault is leaving the Company effective May 1, 2026.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On March 31, 2026, The Hershey Company (the “Company”) issued a press release reaffirming its 2026 Full-year Financial Outlook. A copy of such press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement. On October 21, 2025, The Hershey Company (the “Company”) entered into a new Five Year Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), dated as of October 21, 2025, with the banks, financial institutions and other institutional lenders listed on the signature pages thereof and the other lenders from time to time party thereto (the “Lenders”), Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Citibank, N.A., as co-syndication ag…

Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement. The information set forth in

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The information set forth in

Director — Juan R. Perez: Mr. Perez retired from the Board and its committees, but no disagreement with the Company was noted.

Director — Chris Brandt: The company appointed Chris Brandt as a new director.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

President and CEO — Kirk Tanner: The Hershey Company appointed Kirk Tanner as President and CEO from an external position.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Lead Independent Director — Victor L. Crawford: Mr. Crawford notified the Company of his intention not to stand for re-election as a director.

The filing describes compensatory retention awards for certain officers, not a management change.

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The information set forth under

Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement. On February 24, 2025, The Hershey Company (the “Registrant”) closed its previously announced public offering of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.550% Notes due February 24, 2028 (the “2028 Notes”), $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.750% Notes due February 24, 2030 (the “2030 Notes”), $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.950% Notes due February 24, 2032 (the (“2032 Notes”) and $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of…

Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement. On February 19, 2025, The Hershey Company (the “Registrant”) entered into a Pricing Agreement (the “Pricing Agreement”) with BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., as representatives of the several underwriters listed in Schedule I to the Pricing Agreement (the “Underwriters”), pursuant to which the Registrant has agreed to sell to the Underwriter…

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer — Michele G. Buck: Ms. Michele G. Buck is retiring from her roles with a planned transition and successor appointment.

President, Salty Snacks — Kristen J. Riggs: Ms. Riggs is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.