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Hershey Company (The) (HSY) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on September 2, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Dave Hulays appointed CFO and principal financial officer, effective September 2, 2026.
Hershey Company (The) 8-K event analysis
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Dave Hulays appointed CFO and principal financial officer, effective September 2, 2026
- Internal promotion after finance leadership roles since 2012, supporting continuity in financial management
- Steven E. Voskuil moved to Strategic Projects and plans retirement in Q1 2027, creating a managed CFO transition
- Hulays compensation: $725,000 salary, 100% target annual incentive after appointment, and $2 million target LTIP
- Severance protection up to 18 months normally or two years following a change in control
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Hulays appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective September 2, 2026
- Voskuil transitioned to Senior Vice President, Strategic Projects effective September 2, 2026
- CFO succession creates potential investor focus on financial strategy and execution continuity
- Exhibit 99.1 contains the company’s detailed announcement
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Dave Hulays appointed CFO effective September 2, 2026, succeeding Steve Voskuil
- Hulays brings nearly 30 years of financial leadership experience, including roles across Hershey’s operations and M&A
- Voskuil plans to retire in early 2027 after seven years as CFO
- Voskuil becomes SVP, Strategic Projects, supporting CEO and Board priorities during the transition
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