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HORMEL FOODS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2025 RESULTS Company Delivered Strong Top-Line Results; Leadership Aligned on a Clear Mission of Profitable Growth

INVESTOR CONTACT: Jess Blomberg [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Media Relations [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2025 RESULTS Company Delivered Strong Top-Line Results; Leadership Aligned on a Clear Mission of Profitable Growth AUSTIN, Minn. (Aug 28, 2025) – Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today reported results for the third

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Execution Copy EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, by and between Hormel Foods Corporation, a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business located at 1 Hormel Place, Austin, Minnesota (the “Company”), and John F.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 28, 2025 HORMEL FOODS COR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 28, 2025 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 27, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 27, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Execution Version EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, by and between Hormel Foods Corporation, a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business located at 1 Hormel Place, Austin, Minnesota (the “Company”), and Jeffrey M.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 18, 2025 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2025 RESULTS Company Achieved Solid Top-Line Growth; Positioned for Strong Second Half Narrows Fiscal 2025 Net Sales and Earnings Outlook

INVESTOR CONTACT: Jess Blomberg [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Media Relations [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2025 RESULTS Company Achieved Solid Top-Line Growth; Positioned for Strong Second Half Narrows Fiscal 2025 Net Sales and Earnings Outlook AUSTIN, Minn. (May 29, 2025) – Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today reporte

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended April 27, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended April 27, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATIO

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 29, 2025 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fil

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SEC

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-2402 A. Full title of t

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SEC

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-2402 A. Full title of t

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SEC

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-2402 A. Full title of t

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SEC

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-2402 A. Full title of t

Hormel Foods Announces Retirement of Scott Aakre, Group Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Retail, Following a Distinguished 35-year career Aakre extends his service to the company by joining Hormel Foods board of directors

Exhibit 99 Contact: Media Relations Hormel Foods [email protected] Hormel Foods Announces Retirement of Scott Aakre, Group Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Retail, Following a Distinguished 35-year career Aakre extends his service to the company by joining Hormel Foods board of directors AUSTIN, Minn., (May 15, 2025) – Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 15, 2025 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fi

U.S. $750,000,000 Credit Agreement, dated as of March 25, 2025, among the Company, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as

Exhibit 10.1 $750,000,000 CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of March 25, 2025 by and among HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION, as Borrower, the Lenders referred to herein, and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and Issuing Lender U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., and BOFA SECURITIES, INC. as Syndication Agents WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC, U.S.

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 25, 2025 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission F

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): March 20, 2025 HORMEL FOODS COR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): March 20, 2025 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

Hormel Foods Appoints Jeff Ettinger to Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Relations Hormel Foods [email protected] Hormel Foods Appoints Jeff Ettinger to Board of Directors AUSTIN, Minn., (March 20, 2025) — Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced today that Jeffrey M. Ettinger, chairman of The Hormel Foundation, has been re-appointed to the Hormel Foods Board of Directors, effective M

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended January 26, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT T

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended January 26, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOODS CORPORAT

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 27, 2025 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commissio

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2025 RESULTS Strength of Value-Added Portfolio Results in Solid Top-Line Performance Company Reaffirms Fiscal 2025 Net Sales and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Expectations

INVESTOR CONTACT: Jess Blomberg [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Media Relations [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2025 RESULTS Strength of Value-Added Portfolio Results in Solid Top-Line Performance Company Reaffirms Fiscal 2025 Net Sales and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Expectations AUSTIN, Minn. (Feb. 27, 2025) – Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 gl

etirement and Transition Agreement

Execution Version RETIREMENT AND TRANSITION AGREEMENT This Retirement and Transition Agreement (this “Transition Agreement”), by and between Hormel Foods Corporation, 1 Hormel Place, Austin, MN 55912-3680 (“HFC”), and James Snee (“Executive”), and effective as of January 9, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), memorializes certain terms of Executive’s retirement and transition from HFC and its subsidiaries.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 28, 2025 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by

Hormel Foods Chairman, President and CEO James P. Snee to Retire at End of Fiscal Year

Exhibit 99.1 Contact: Media Relations Hormel Foods [email protected] Hormel Foods Chairman, President and CEO James P. Snee to Retire at End of Fiscal Year AUSTIN, Minn. (Jan. 14, 2025) — Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced that James P. Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer, will retire at the end of fiscal 2

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 9, 2025 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin

United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, DC 20549 Notice of Exempt Solicitation

United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, DC 20549 Notice of Exempt Solicitation 1.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

EXHIBIT 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION The Company owns the indicated percentage of the issued and outstanding stock or other equity interests of the following entities as of October 27, 2024: Name of Subsidiary State or Country of Incorporation Ownership Percentage 199 Ventures, LLC Minnesota 100 % Alma Foods, LLC Delaware 100 % Applegate Farms, LLC Delaware 100 % Applegate Investm

Foods Corporation

EXHIBIT 19 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION INSIDER TRADING POLICY INTRODUCTION Hormel Foods Corporation, including its subsidiaries worldwide ("Hormel Foods" or the “Company”), has adopted this Policy to provide guidance to employees, officers and directors of Hormel Foods, and to Hormel Foods itself, regarding transactions in securities and to ensure that material nonpublic information is not misused.

Power of Attorney.

EXHIBIT 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints each of Jacinth C. Smiley, Paul R. Kuehneman, and Florence Makope, with full power to each to act without the other, his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent with full power of substitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 27, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTIO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 27, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOOD

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR FISCAL 2024 RESULTS Strength in Value-Added Portfolio and $75 million in Operating Income Benefit from Transform and Modernize Initiative Results in Record Operating Cash Flow

INVESTOR CONTACT: Jess Blomberg [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Media Relations [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR FISCAL 2024 RESULTS Strength in Value-Added Portfolio and $75 million in Operating Income Benefit from Transform and Modernize Initiative Results in Record Operating Cash Flow AUSTIN, Minn. (Dec. 4, 2024) – Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 5

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 4, 2024 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 21, 2024 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commissi

Hormel Foods Elects New Member to its Board of Directors

Exhibit 99 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Relations Hormel Foods media@hormel.

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2024 RESULTS Delivers better-than-expected earnings and sees growing benefits from transform and modernize initiative

INVESTOR CONTACT: Jess Blomberg [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Media Relations [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2024 RESULTS Delivers better-than-expected earnings and sees growing benefits from transform and modernize initiative AUSTIN, Minn. (Sep. 4, 2024) – Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today reported results for the thi

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 4, 2024 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commissio

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 28, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 28, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 13, 2024 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

Hormel Foods Announces Retirement of Deanna Brady, Executive Vice President, Retail, after 28 Years of Distinguished Leadership John Ghingo, former president of Applegate, rejoining the company as her successor

Exhibit 99 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Relations 507-434-6352 media@hormel.

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2024 RESULTS Delivers better-than-expected first-half earnings; advances transform and modernize initiative

INVESTOR CONTACT: David Dahlstrom [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Media Relations [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2024 RESULTS Delivers better-than-expected first-half earnings; advances transform and modernize initiative AUSTIN, Minn. (May 30, 2024) – Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today reported results for the second qua

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 30, 2024 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fil

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended April 28, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended April 28, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATIO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SEC

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-2402 A. Full title of t

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SEC

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-2402 A. Full title of t

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SEC

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-2402 A. Full title of t

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SEC

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-2402 A. Full title of t

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 25, 2024 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission F

Tax Effect

March 13, 2024 Division of Corporation Finance Office of Manufacturing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Melissa Gilmore Kevin Woody Re: Hormel Foods Corporation Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended October 29, 2023 Form 8-K furnished November 29, 2023 File No. 001-02402 To the Staff of the Division of Corporation Finance: This letter contains the

Underwriting Agreement dated March 5, 2024 among Hormel Foods Corporation and BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters listed in Schedule 1 thereto.

Exhibit 1.1 Execution Version HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION $500,000,000 4.800% Notes due 2027 Underwriting Agreement March 5, 2024 BofA Securities, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. Wells Fargo Securities, LLC As Representatives of the several Underwriters listed in Schedule 1 hereto c/o BofA Securities, Inc. One Bryant Park New York, NY 10036 c/o J.P. Morgan Securities LL

Form of 4.800% Notes due 2027

Exhibit 4.1 [Face of Note] Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust Company, a New York corporation (“DTC”), to the Company or its agent for registration of transfer, exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in such other name as requested by an authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 5, 2024 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fil

Calculation of Filing Fee Table FORM S-3 (Form Type) HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Table FORM S-3 (Form Type) HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Newly Registered Securities Fees to Be Paid Debt 4.

$500,000,000 Hormel Foods Corporation 4.800% Notes due 2027

TABLE OF CONTENTS  Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2)  Registration No. 333-268693 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To Prospectus dated December 6, 2022) $500,000,000 Hormel Foods Corporation 4.800% Notes due 2027 We are offering $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of our 4.800% notes due 2027 (the “notes”). We will pay interest on the notes at a rate equal to 4.800% per annum, and will pay such interest

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Pricing Term Sheet

This Issuer Free Writing Prospectus is being filed to correct the interest accrual date in the “Coupon (Interest Rate)” row in the Issuer Free Writing Prospectus that was filed by Hormel Foods Corporation on March 5, 2024.

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT DATED MARCH 5, 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS The information in this preliminary prospectus supplement is not complete and may be changed.

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Pricing Term Sheet HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION $500,000,000 4.800% Notes due 2027 (the “Notes”)

Filed Pursuant to Rule 433 Registration Statement Number 333-268693 March 5, 2024 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Pricing Term Sheet HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION $500,000,000 4.

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2024 RESULTS Company delivers volume growth across all segments; reaffirms full-year guidance

INVESTOR CONTACT: David Dahlstrom [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Media Relations [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2024 RESULTS Company delivers volume growth across all segments; reaffirms full-year guidance AUSTIN, Minn. (Feb. 29, 2024) – Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended January 28, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT T

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended January 28, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOODS CORPORAT

Restated Certificate of Incorporation

RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Hormel Foods Corporation (the “Corporation”), a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law, hereby certifies as follows: 1.

2018 Incentive Compensation Plan

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Long-Term Incentive Plan Award Agreement Under the 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan Hormel Foods Corporation (the “Company”), pursuant to its 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Plan”), hereby grants a long-term incentive plan performance-based Award (the “LTIP Award”) under the Plan to you, the Participant named below.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 29, 2024 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commissio

Hormel Foods Corporation Restricted Stock Unit Agreement Under the 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan.

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Restricted Stock Unit Agreement Under the 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan Hormel Foods Corporation (the “Company”), pursuant to its 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Plan”), hereby grants an award of Restricted Stock Units to you, the Participant named below.

Hormel Foods Corporation Stock Option Agreement Under the 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan.

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Stock Option Agreement Under the 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan Hormel Foods Corporation (the “Company”), pursuant to its 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Plan”), hereby grants an Option to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock to you, the Participant named below.

HRL / Hormel Foods Corporation / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tv01135-hormelfoodscorp.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 7)* Name of issuer: Hormel Foods Corp Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 440452100 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 29, 2023 Check the appropriate box to designate

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 30, 2024 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

Hormel Foods Announces the Retirement of Mark Coffey, Group Vice President of Supply Chain, and the Advancement of Steve Lykken

Contact: Media Relations Hormel Foods [email protected] Hormel Foods Announces the Retirement of Mark Coffey, Group Vice President of Supply Chain, and the Advancement of Steve Lykken AUSTIN, Minn., (Feb. 1, 2024) – Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced the upcoming retirement of Mark Coffey, group vice president of supply chain. The company anno

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 1, 2024 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒      Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐       Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 29, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SEC

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 29, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOOD

Power of Attorney.

EXHIBIT 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints each of Jacinth C. Smiley, Paul R. Kuehneman, and Florence Makope, with full power to each to act without the other, his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent with full power of substitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign

Compensation Recovery Policy

EXHIBIT 97.1 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION COMPENSATION RECOVERY POLICY Effective September 25, 2023 Policy The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Hormel Foods Corporation (the “Company”) has adopted this Compensation Recovery Policy (this “Policy”) pursuant to Rule 10D-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the Securities and Exchange Commission regulations pro

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

EXHIBIT 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION The Company owns the indicated percentage of the issued and outstanding stock or other equity interests of the following entities: Name of Subsidiary State or Country of Incorporation Ownership Percentage 199 Ventures, LLC Minnesota 100 % Alma Foods, LLC Delaware 100 % Applegate Farms, LLC Delaware 100 % Applegate Investment Corporation Delawar

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR FISCAL 2023 RESULTS Company is investing in transformation to accelerate growth as a global branded food company

INVESTOR CONTACT: David Dahlstrom [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Media Relations [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR FISCAL 2023 RESULTS Company is investing in transformation to accelerate growth as a global branded food company AUSTIN, Minn. (Nov. 29, 2023) – Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today reported fourth quarte

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 29, 2023 HORMEL FOODS C

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 29, 2023 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commissio

Separation Agreement and Full and Final Release, dated as of November 13, 2023, between Hormel Foods Corporation and Lori Marco.

SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND FULL AND FINAL RELEASE This Separation Agreement and Full and Final Release (this “Agreement”) is entered into by and between Hormel Foods Corporation, 1 Hormel Place, Austin, MN 55912-3680 (“HFC”), and Lori Marco (the “Executive”).

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 13, 2023 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commissio

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 25, 2023 HORMEL FOODS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 25, 2023 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commissi

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 31, 2023 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2023 RESULTS Company delivers volume growth in each segment and makes further progress on key initiatives

INVESTOR CONTACT: David Dahlstrom (507) 437-5248 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Media Relations (507) 437-5345 [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2023 RESULTS Company delivers volume growth in each segment and makes further progress on key initiatives AUSTIN, Minn. (Aug. 31, 2023) – Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today reporte

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 30, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 15, 2023 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [ ] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended __________ OR [X] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [ ] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended OR [X] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from October 31, 2022 to December 31, 2022 Commission file number 1-2402 A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [ ] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended __________ OR [X] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [ ] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended OR [X] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from October 31, 2022 to December 31, 2022 Commission file number 1-2402 A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [ ] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended __________ OR [X] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [ ] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended OR [X] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from October 31, 2022 to December 31, 2022 Commission file number 1-2402 A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [ ] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended __________ OR [X] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [ ] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended OR [X] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from October 31, 2022 to December 31, 2022 Commission file number 1-2402 A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 1, 2023 HORMEL FOODS CORPOR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 1, 2023 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fil

First Amendment to the Credit Agreement, dated as of April 17, 2023, among the Company, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, Swingline Lender and Issuing Lender, and the lenders identified on the signature pages thereof.

firstamendmenttocreditag Execution Version FIRST AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT This FIRST AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of April 17, 2023 (the “First Amendment Effective Date”), by and among HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”), the Lenders party hereto and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, in its capacities as the Administrative Agent for the Lenders, the Swing Line Lender and the Issuing Lender.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATIO

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2023 RESULTS The Company reaffirms full-year net sales and earnings guidance and announces progress on key initiatives.

INVESTOR CONTACT: David Dahlstrom (507) 437-5248 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Media Relations (507) 437-5345 [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2023 RESULTS The Company reaffirms full-year net sales and earnings guidance and announces progress on key initiatives. AUSTIN, Minn. (June 1, 2023) – Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company,

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 30, 2022 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECT

11-K 1 taxdeferredinvestmentplanb.htm 11-K Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 30, 2022 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commis

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 30, 2022 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 30, 2022 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-2402 A. Full title of th

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 30, 2022 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 30, 2022 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-2402 A. Full title of th

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 30, 2022 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 30, 2022 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-2402 A. Full title of th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: 507-437-5345 [email protected] HORMEL FOODS ELECTS TWO NEW MEMBERS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUSTIN, Minn. (March 27, 2023) — Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced tod

newmemberselectedtohorme FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: 507-437-5345 media@hormel.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 27, 2023 HORMEL FOODS CORP

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 27, 2023 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission F

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 2, 2023 HORMEL FOODS CORPO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 2, 2023 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fi

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2023 RESULTS

INVESTOR CONTACT: David Dahlstrom (507) 437-5248 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Media Relations (507) 437-5345 [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2023 RESULTS AUSTIN, Minn. (Mar. 2, 2023) – Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Effective Oct. 31, 2022, the Company transitio

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended January 29, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT T

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended January 29, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOODS CORPORAT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 28, 2023 HORMEL FOODS CO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 28, 2023 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

HRL / Hormel Foods Corp / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 6)* Name of issuer: Hormel Foods Corp. Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 440452100 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 30, 2022 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: ☒ 

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 31, 2023 HORMEL FOODS CO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 31, 2023 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

HRL / Hormel Foods Corp / HORMEL FOUNDATION - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 21) HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Name of Issuer) COMMON STOCK (Title of Class of Securities) 440452-10-0 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant

United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION Pursuant to Rule 14a-103

United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION Pursuant to Rule 14a-103 United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION Pursuant to Rule 14a-103 Name of the Registrant: Hormel Foods Corporation Name of persons relying on exemption: The Shareholder Commons, Inc. Address of persons relying on

United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, DC 20549 Notice of Exempt Solicitation

United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, DC 20549 Notice of Exempt Solicitation 1.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨       Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨       Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

EXHIBIT 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION The Company owns the indicated percentage of the issued and outstanding stock or other equity interests of the following entities: Name of Subsidiary State or Country of Incorporation Ownership Percentage 199 Ventures, LLC Minnesota 100 % Alma Foods, LLC Delaware 100 % Applegate Farms, LLC Delaware 100 % Applegate Investment Corporation Delawar

As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on December 6, 2022

? As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on December 6, 2022 Registration No.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 30, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SEC

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 30, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOOD

Statement of Eligibility of Trustee.

Exhibit 25.1 securities and exchange commission Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM T-1 Statement of Eligibility Under The Trust Indenture Act of 1939 of a Corporation Designated to Act as Trustee Check if an Application to Determine Eligibility of a Trustee Pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) ? U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (Exact name of Trustee as specified in its charter) 91-1821036 I.R.S. E

Filing Fee Table.

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form S-3 (Form Type) Hormel Foods Corporation (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Newly Registered

Power of Attorney.

EXHIBIT 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints each of Jacinth C. Smiley, Paul R. Kuehneman, and Florence Makope, with full power to each to act without the other, his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent with full power of substitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign

Powers of Attorney.

Exhibit 24.1 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned director and/or officer of Hormel Foods Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), does hereby make, constitute and appoint James P. Snee, Jacinth C. Smiley , Paul R. Kuehneman and Brian D. Johnson, and each or any one of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with power of substitution, for the undersig

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 30, 2022 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commissio

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS RECORD SALES AND DOUBLE-DIGIT EARNINGS GROWTH IN FISCAL 2022; EXPECTS CONTINUED SALES AND EARNINGS GROWTH IN FISCAL 2023

INVESTOR CONTACT: David Dahlstrom (507) 437-5248 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Media Relations (507) 437-5345 [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS RECORD SALES AND DOUBLE-DIGIT EARNINGS GROWTH IN FISCAL 2022; EXPECTS CONTINUED SALES AND EARNINGS GROWTH IN FISCAL 2023 AUSTIN, Minn. (Nov. 30, 2022) ? Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 leading global branded food company, today repor

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS AND REVISES FULL YEAR SALES AND EARNINGS GUIDANCE The company delivers its seventh consecutive quarter of record sales and fourth consecutive quarter of earnings growth

INVESTOR CONTACT: David Dahlstrom (507) 437-5248 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Media Relations (507) 437-5345 [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS AND REVISES FULL YEAR SALES AND EARNINGS GUIDANCE The company delivers its seventh consecutive quarter of record sales and fourth consecutive quarter of earnings growth AUSTIN, Minn. (Sept. 1, 2022) ? Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 31, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 31, 2022 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 1, 2022 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commissio

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended May 1, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SEC

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended May 1, 2022 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 2, 2022 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fil

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS RECORD SALES AND DOUBLE-DIGIT EARNINGS GROWTH IN THE SECOND QUARTER The company reaffirms its full-year sales expectations and narrows its earnings guidance range

INVESTOR CONTACT: David Dahlstrom (507) 437-5248 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Media Relations (507) 437-5345 [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS RECORD SALES AND DOUBLE-DIGIT EARNINGS GROWTH IN THE SECOND QUARTER The company reaffirms its full-year sales expectations and narrows its earnings guidance range AUSTIN, Minn. (June 2, 2022) ? Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a leading global bran

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-2402 A. Full title of th

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-2402 A. Full title of th

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-2402 A. Full title of th

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-2402 A. Full title of th

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended January 30, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT T

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended January 30, 2022 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOODS CORPORAT

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 1, 2022 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fi

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS RECORD FIRST QUARTER SALES AND REAFFIRMS FULL YEAR SALES AND EARNINGS GUIDANCE The company delivered sales and earnings growth, overcoming challenging operating conditions

INVESTOR CONTACT: David Dahlstrom (507) 437-5248 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Media Relations (507) 437-5345 [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS RECORD FIRST QUARTER SALES AND REAFFIRMS FULL YEAR SALES AND EARNINGS GUIDANCE The company delivered sales and earnings growth, overcoming challenging operating conditions AUSTIN, Minn. (Mar. 1, 2022) ? Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a leading gl

HRL / Hormel Foods Corp / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 5)* Name of issuer: Hormel Foods Corp. Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 440452100 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2021 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: ??

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 21, 2022 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Relations 507-434-6352 [email protected] Hormel Foods Announces Advancement of Paul Kuehneman to Vice President and Controller AUSTIN, Minn. (Jan. 27, 2022) -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 gl

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Relations 507-434-6352 [email protected] Hormel Foods Announces Advancement of Paul Kuehneman to Vice President and Controller AUSTIN, Minn. (Jan. 27, 2022) - Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced that Paul Kuehneman has advanced to the position of vice president and controller. Kuehneman succeeds Jana H

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 25, 2022 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION Pursuant to Rule 14a-103

United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION Pursuant to Rule 14a-103 United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION Pursuant to Rule 14a-103 Name of the Registrant: Hormel Foods Corporation Name of persons relying on exemption: The Shareholder Commons, Inc. Address of persons relying on

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

DEFA14A 1 a21-341293defa14a.htm DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commis

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitte

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

EXHIBIT 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION The Company owns the indicated percentage of the issued and outstanding stock or other equity interests of the following entities: Name of Subsidiary State or Country of Incorporation Ownership Percentage 199 Ventures, LLC Minnesota 100 % Alma Foods, LLC Delaware 100 % Applegate Farms, LLC Delaware 100 % Applegate Investment Corporation Delawar

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTIO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOOD

Power of Attorney.

EXHIBIT 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints each of Jacinth C. Smiley, Jana L. Haynes, and Gary L. Jamison, with full power to each to act without the other, his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent with full power of substitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign the

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS RECORD FOURTH QUARTER SALES AND EARNINGS WITH DOUBLE-DIGIT SALES GROWTH FROM EVERY SEGMENT The company issues earnings guidance with sales and earnings growth expected from all four segments.

INVESTOR CONTACT: Nathan Annis (507) 437-5248 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: (507) 437-5345 [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS RECORD FOURTH QUARTER SALES AND EARNINGS WITH DOUBLE-DIGIT SALES GROWTH FROM EVERY SEGMENT The company issues earnings guidance with sales and earnings growth expected from all four segments. AUSTIN, Minn. (Dec. 9, 2021) ? Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a leading g

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 9, 2021 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 29, 2021 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorp

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Relations 507-434-6352 [email protected] Hormel Foods Announces the Retirement of Jim Sheehan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Appoints Jacinth Smiley to Succeed Sheehan as Executive Vice Pres

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Relations 507-434-6352 [email protected] Hormel Foods Announces the Retirement of Jim Sheehan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Appoints Jacinth Smiley to Succeed Sheehan as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer AUSTIN, Minn. (Oct. 29, 2021) - Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a global branded food company, announced today

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 29, 2021 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 25, 2021 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 25, 2021 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

Exhibits and schedules identified in the agreement have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K and will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

Exhibit 2.1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT This FIRST AMENDMENT TO ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this ?Amendment?), dated as of June 7, 2021, by and between The Kraft Heinz Company, a Delaware corporation (the ?Seller Parent?), and Hormel Foods Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the ?Buyer?), amends that certain Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 10, 2021, by and between the

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 2, 2021 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commissio

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS AND UPDATES FULL YEAR EARNINGS GUIDANCE RANGE The company delivers all-time record sales during the quarter.

INVESTOR CONTACT: Nathan Annis (507) 437-5248 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Media Relations (507) 437-5345 [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS AND UPDATES FULL YEAR EARNINGS GUIDANCE RANGE The company delivers all-time record sales during the quarter. AUSTIN, Minn. (Sept. 2, 2021) ? Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a leading global branded food company, today reported r

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements reflect adjustments to the historical financial results of Hormel Foods Corporation (the ?Company?) in connection with the Transaction and Debt Issuance, as described below.

Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 7, 2021 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporat

The Nuts Business (A Carve-Out Business of The Kraft Heinz Company) Interim Condensed Combined Unaudited Financial Statements For the Three Months Ended March 27, 2021 Table of Contents Condensed Combined Statement of Income..........................

The Nuts Business (A Carve-Out Business of The Kraft Heinz Company) Interim Condensed Combined Unaudited Financial Statements For the Three Months Ended March 27, 2021 Table of Contents Condensed Combined Statement of Income.

The Nuts Business (A Carve-Out Business of The Kraft Heinz Company) Annual Combined Financial Statements Fiscal Year Ended December 26, 2020 Table of Contents Report of Independent Auditors.............................................................

The Nuts Business (A Carve-Out Business of The Kraft Heinz Company) Annual Combined Financial Statements Fiscal Year Ended December 26, 2020 Table of Contents Report of Independent Auditors.

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 7, 2021 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fil

HORMEL FOODS ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF ACQUISITION OF PLANTERS® SNACKING BUSINESS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Relations 507-434-6352 [email protected] HORMEL FOODS ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF ACQUISITION OF PLANTERS? SNACKING BUSINESS AUSTIN, Minn. (June 7, 2021) ? Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced the closing of its acquisition of the Planters? snacking portfolio from the Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC). The acquisition includes the Planters?, NUT-rition?

Form of 3.050% Notes due 2051 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 3, 2021, File No. 001-02402.)

Exhibit 4.3 [Face of Note] Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust Company, a New York corporation (?DTC?), to the Issuer or its agent for registration of transfer, exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in such other name as requested by an authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is

Form of 1.700% Notes due 2028 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 3, 2021, File No. 001-02402.)

Exhibit 4.2 [Face of Note] Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust Company, a New York corporation (?DTC?), to the Issuer or its agent for registration of transfer, exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in such other name as requested by an authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is

Form of 0.650% Notes due 2024 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 3, 2021, File No. 001-02402.)

Exhibit 4.1 [Face of Note] Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust Company, a New York corporation (?DTC?), to the Issuer or its agent for registration of transfer, exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in such other name as requested by an authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 3, 2021 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended April 25, 2021 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended April 25, 2021 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATIO

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

TABLE OF CONTENTS Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Registration No. 333-237980? CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE ? ? Title of Each Class of Securities To Be Registered ? ? ? Amount To Be Registered ? ? ? Proposed Maximum Offering Price ? ? ? Proposed Maximum Aggregate Offering Price ? ? ? Amount of Registration Fee(1)(2) ? 0.650% Notes due 2024 ? ? ? ? $ 950,000,000.00 ? ? ? ? ? ? 99.982% ? ? ? ? ?

Underwriting Agreement dated May 25, 2021 among Hormel Foods Corporation and BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters listed in Schedule 1 thereto.

EX-1.1 2 tm2117314d5ex1-1.htm EXHIBIT 1.1 Exhibit 1.1 Execution Version HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION $950,000,000 0.650% Notes due 2024 $750,000,000 1.700% Notes due 2028 $600,000,000 3.050% Notes due 2051 Underwriting Agreement May 25, 2021 BofA Securities, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. Wells Fargo Securities, LLC As Representatives of the several Underwriters listed

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 25, 2021 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION $950,000,000 0.650% Notes due 2024 (the “2024 Notes”) $750,000,000 1.700% Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”) $600,000,000 3.050% Notes due 2051 (the “2051 Notes” and, collectively, the “Notes”) Pricing Term Sheet

Filed Pursuant to Rule 433 Registration Statement Number 333-237980 May 25, 2021 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION $950,000,000 0.

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT DATED MAY 25, 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS The information in this preliminary prospectus supplement is not complete and may be changed.

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS AND REAFFIRMS FULL YEAR EARNINGS GUIDANCE The company delivers record first half sales and increases full year sales guidance

INVESTOR CONTACT: Nathan Annis (507) 437-5248 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Media Relations (507) 437-5345 [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS AND REAFFIRMS FULL YEAR EARNINGS GUIDANCE The company delivers record first half sales and increases full year sales guidance AUSTIN, Minn. (May 20, 2021) ? Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a leading global branded food company,

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 20, 2021 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fil

U.S. $750,000,000 Credit Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2021, among the Company, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, Swingline Lender and Issuing Lender, and the lenders identified on the signature pages thereof

Exhibit 10.1 $750,000,000 CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of May 6, 2021 by and among HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION, as Borrower, the Lenders referred to herein, as Lenders, and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and Issuing Lender U.S. Bank National Association, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and BofA Securities, Inc. as Syndication Agents WELLS FARGO SECURITIES,

U.S. $300,000,000 Term Loan Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2021, among the Company, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, and the lender identified on the signature pages thereof

Exhibit 10.2 $300,000,000 TERM LOAN AGREEMENT dated as of May 6, 2021 by and among HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION, as Borrower, the Lenders referred to herein, as Lenders, and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative Agent TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 1 SECTION 1.1 Definitions 1 SECTION 1.2 Other Definitions and Provisions 23 SECTION 1.3 Accounting Terms 24 SECTION 1.4 R

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2021 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File

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Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 25, 2020 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-2402 A. Full title of th

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11-K 1 taxdeferredinvestmentplana.htm 11-K Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 25, 2020 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commis

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11-K 1 jennie-oturkeystoreretirem.htm 11-K Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 25, 2020 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commis

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11-K 1 capitalaccumulationplanfy20.htm 11-K Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 25, 2020 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commi

Asset Purchase Agreement between The Kraft Heinz Company and Hormel Foods Corporation dated as of February 10, 2021. Exhibits and schedules identified in the agreement have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K and will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

Execution Version ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT between THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY, as the Seller Parent and HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION, as the Buyer Dated as of February 10, 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 1 Section 1.

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended January 24, 2021 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOODS CORPORAT

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 18, 2021 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commissio

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS AND PROVIDES FULL YEAR GUIDANCE Record sales driven by growth from all four segments The company previously announced the acquisition of the Planters® snack nuts business

INVESTOR CONTACT: Nathan Annis (507) 437-5248 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Media Relations (507) 437-5345 [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS AND PROVIDES FULL YEAR GUIDANCE Record sales driven by growth from all four segments The company previously announced the acquisition of the Planters? snack nuts business AUSTIN, Minn. (Feb. 18, 2021) ? Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:

Hormel Foods Adds Another Strategic Leading Brand to its Portfolio with the Acquisition of Planters® Acquisition of the Iconic Planters® Brand is a Continuation of the Company’s Evolution as a Global Branded Food Company

EX-99 2 pressrelease2-11x21.htm EX-99 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Relations 507-434-6352 [email protected] Hormel Foods Adds Another Strategic Leading Brand to its Portfolio with the Acquisition of Planters® Acquisition of the Iconic Planters® Brand is a Continuation of the Company’s Evolution as a Global Branded Food Company AUSTIN, Minn., (Feb. 11, 2021) — Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 10, 2021 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commissio

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 4)*

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 4)* Name of issuer: Hormel Foods Corp. Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 440452100 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2020 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: ☒ 

Hormel Foods Announces the Retirement of Glenn Leitch, Executive Vice President, Supply Chain Mark Coffey to Advance to Group Vice President, Supply Chain, for Hormel Foods Global Operations Jen Ehresmann Elevated to Vice President, Supply Chain

EX-99 2 hormelfoodsannouncesretire.htm EX-99 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Relations 507-434-6352 [email protected] Hormel Foods Announces the Retirement of Glenn Leitch, Executive Vice President, Supply Chain Mark Coffey to Advance to Group Vice President, Supply Chain, for Hormel Foods Global Operations Jen Ehresmann Elevated to Vice President, Supply Chain Austin, Minn. (Feb. 1, 2021) — H

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 1, 2021 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 26, 2021 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

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DEF 14A 1 a20-370942def14a.htm DEF 14A Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for

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DEFA14A 1 a20-370943defa14a.htm DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commis

Annual Report - 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 25, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOOD

Power of Attorney.

EXHIBIT 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints each of James N. Sheehan, Jana L. Haynes, and Gary L. Jamison, with full power to each to act without the other, his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent with full power of substitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign the

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

EXHIBIT 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION The Company owns the indicated percentage of the issued and outstanding stock or other equity interests of the following entities: Name of Subsidiary State or Country of Incorporation Ownership Percentage 199 Ventures, LLC Minnesota 100 % Alma Foods, LLC Delaware 100 % Applegate Farms, LLC Delaware 100 % Applegate Investment Corporation Delawar

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL 2020 EARNINGS The company achieves record annual sales with growth from all four operating segments.

INVESTOR CONTACT: Nathan Annis (507) 437-5248 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: (507) 437-5345 [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL 2020 EARNINGS The company achieves record annual sales with growth from all four operating segments. AUSTIN, Minn. (Nov. 24, 2020) – Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a leading global branded food company, today reported results for the fourt

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 24, 2020 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commissio

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 26, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 25, 2020 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS The company's achievement of record third quarter net sales highlights its balanced business model and the tireless dedication of its team members across the world.

INVESTOR CONTACT: Nathan Annis (507) 437-5248 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Media Relations (507) 437-5345 [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS The company's achievement of record third quarter net sales highlights its balanced business model and the tireless dedication of its team members across the world. AUSTIN, Minn. (Aug. 25, 2020) – Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL),

Form of 1.800% Notes due June 11, 2030. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 11, 2020, File No. 001-02402.

Exhibit 4.1 [Face of Note] Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust Company, a New York corporation (“DTC”), to the Issuer or its agent for registration of transfer, exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in such other name as requested by an authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is

Hormel Foods Announces Retirement Jim Splinter, Group Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Retires After 36 Years with the Company

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Relations 507-434-6352 [email protected] Hormel Foods Announces Retirement Jim Splinter, Group Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Retires After 36 Years with the Company AUSTIN, Minn., (June 11, 2020) - Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL), a global branded food company, today announced the upcoming retirement of Jim Splinter, group vice president, corporate str

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 11, 2020 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fi

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 11, 2020 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fil

Underwriting Agreement, dated as of June 4, 2020, by and between the Company and BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters.) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 10, 2020, File No. 001-02402.)

Exhibit 1.1 Execution Version HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION $1,000,000,000 1.800% Notes due 2030 Underwriting Agreement June 4, 2020 BofA Securities, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC Wells Fargo Securities, LLC As Representatives of the several Underwriters listed in Schedule 1 hereto c/o BofA Securities, Inc. One Bryant Park New York, NY 10036 c/o J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 383 Madison Avenue New York,

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 4, 2020 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE Title of Each Class of Securities To Be Registered Amount To Be Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Proposed Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Amount of Registration Fee(1) 1.800% Notes due 2030 $1,000,000,000.00

Use these links to rapidly review the document TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Registration No.

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Pricing Term Sheet

Filed Pursuant to Rule 433 Registration Statement Number 333-237980 June 4, 2020 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Pricing Term Sheet Issuer: Hormel Foods Corporation Security: $1,000,000,000 1.

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT DATED JUNE 4, 2020

Use these links to rapidly review the document TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No.

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended April 26, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATIO

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 21, 2020 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fil

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS The company remains focused on implementing best-in-class employee safety measures, leveraging its balanced business model and maintaining financial discipline. The company withdraws guidance due to uncerta

INVESTOR CONTACT: Nathan Annis (507) 437-5248 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Media Relations (507) 437-5345 [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS The company remains focused on implementing best-in-class employee safety measures, leveraging its balanced business model and maintaining financial discipline. The company withdraws guidance due to uncertainty regarding the impact o

Powers of Attorney.

EX-24.1 4 a2241520zex-241.htm EX-24.1 Exhibit 24.1 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned director and/or officer of Hormel Foods Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), does hereby make, constitute and appoint James P. Snee, James N. Sheehan, Jana L. Haynes and Brian D. Johnson, and each or any one of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with power

Statement of Eligibility of Trustee.

Exhibit 25.1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM T-1 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE Check if an Application to Determine Eligibility of a Trustee Pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) o U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (Exact name of Trustee as specified in its charter) 31-0841368 I.R.S. Em

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HRL / Hormel Foods Corp. 11-K - - 11-K

11-K 1 hormelfoodscorporationtaxd.htm 11-K Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 27, 2019 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commis

HRL / Hormel Foods Corp. 11-K - - 11-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 27, 2019 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-2402 A. Full title of th

HRL / Hormel Foods Corp. 11-K - - 11-K

11-K 1 hormelfoodscorporationtaxd.htm 11-K Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 27, 2019 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commis

HRL / Hormel Foods Corp. 11-K - - 11-K

11-K 1 capitalaccumulationplanfy19.htm 11-K Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 27, 2019 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commi

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended January 26, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOODS CORPORAT

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 20, 2020 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commissio

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS AND MAINTAINS FISCAL 2020 EARNINGS GUIDANCE Company advances on its 2020 Path Forward with the acquisition of Sadler's Smokehouse, strengthening its presence in the foodservice channel

INVESTOR CONTACT: Nathan Annis (507) 437-5248 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Wendy Watkins (507) 437-5345 [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS AND MAINTAINS FISCAL 2020 EARNINGS GUIDANCE Company advances on its 2020 Path Forward with the acquisition of Sadler's Smokehouse, strengthening its presence in the foodservice channel AUSTIN, Minn. (Feb. 20, 2020) – Hormel Foods Corpor

HRL / Hormel Foods Corp. / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 3)* Name of issuer: Hormel Foods Corp Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 440452100 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2019 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: ☒ R

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 28, 2020 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

HRL / Hormel Foods Corp. DEF 14A - - DEF 14A

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitte

HRL / Hormel Foods Corp. DEFA14A - - DEFA14A

DEFA14A 1 a19-191583defa14a.htm DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commis

Hormel Foods Corporation Restricted Stock Unit Agreement Under the 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan

Exhibit 10.15 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Restricted Stock Unit Agreement Under the 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan Hormel Foods Corporation (the “Company”), pursuant to its 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Plan”), hereby grants an award of Restricted Stock Units to you, the Participant named below. The terms and conditions of this Restricted Stock Unit Award are set forth in this Agreement, c

Power of Attorney.

EXHIBIT 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints each of James N. Sheehan, Jana L. Haynes, and Gary L. Jamison, with full power to each to act without the other, his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent with full power of substitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign the

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

EXHIBIT 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION The Company owns the indicated percentage of the issued and outstanding stock or other equity interests of the following entities: Name of Subsidiary State or Country of Incorporation Ownership Percentage 199 Ventures, LLC Minnesota 100 % Alma Foods, LLC Delaware 100 % Applegate Farms, LLC Delaware 100 % Applegate Investment Corporation Delawar

Annual Report - 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 27, 2019 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOOD

Description of Capital Stock. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 6, 2019, File No. 001-02402.)

Exhibit 4.3 DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK The summary of the general terms and provisions of the capital stock of Hormel Foods Corporation (the “Company”) set forth below does not purport to be complete and is subject to and qualified by reference to the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (the “Certificate”), and Bylaws (the “Bylaws,” and together with the Certificate, the

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 26, 2019 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commissio

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL 2019 EARNINGS; PROVIDES FISCAL 2020 OUTLOOK The company is focused on its 2020 Path Forward to drive long-term sustainable growth.

INVESTOR CONTACT: Nathan Annis (507) 437-5248 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Wendy Watkins (507) 437-5345 [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL 2019 EARNINGS; PROVIDES FISCAL 2020 OUTLOOK The company is focused on its 2020 Path Forward to drive long-term sustainable growth. AUSTIN, Minn. (November 26, 2019) – Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a leading global branded fo

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 25, 2019 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commissio

PRAMA BHATT ELECTED TO HORMEL FOODS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EX-99 2 boardofdirectorsreleas.htm EXHIBIT 99 Contact: Media Relations 507-434-6352 [email protected] PRAMA BHATT ELECTED TO HORMEL FOODS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUSTIN, Minn. (Nov. 25, 2019) — Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a global branded food company, announced today that Prama Bhatt, senior vice president, digital and e-commerce for Ulta Beauty, has been elected to the Hormel Foods Board of

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 25, 2019 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

Hormel Foods Announces the Retirement of Tom Day, Executive Vice President, Refrigerated Foods The Company Also Announces Executive Advancements: Deanna Brady to Executive Vice President, Refrigerated Foods P.J. Connor to Group Vice President; Presid

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Relations 507-434-6352 [email protected] Hormel Foods Announces the Retirement of Tom Day, Executive Vice President, Refrigerated Foods The Company Also Announces Executive Advancements: Deanna Brady to Executive Vice President, Refrigerated Foods P.J. Connor to Group Vice President; President, Consumer Products Sales Tony Hoffman to Vice President; Senior Vice

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 10, 2019 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

INVESTOR CONTACT: MEDIA CONTACT: Nathan Annis Wendy Watkins (507) 437-5248 (507) 437-5345 [email protected] [email protected] Hormel Foods to Host Investor Day at the New York Stock Exchange Today Updates Fiscal 2019 Earnings Guidance to $1.76 to $1.80 pe

morningofinvestorday2019 INVESTOR CONTACT: MEDIA CONTACT: Nathan Annis Wendy Watkins (507) 437-5248 (507) 437-5345 IR@hormel.

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 28, 2019 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 22, 2019 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS Company reaffirms fiscal 2019 earnings guidance while navigating near-term uncertainty related to African swine fever

INVESTOR CONTACT: Nathan Annis (507) 437-5248 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Wendy Watkins (507) 437-5345 [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS Company reaffirms fiscal 2019 earnings guidance while navigating near-term uncertainty related to African swine fever AUSTIN, Minn. (August 22, 2019) – Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a leading global branded food company, today r

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q [ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended April 28, 2019 or [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-2402 HORMEL FOODS CORP

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 23, 2019 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fil

HORMEL FOODS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS Company's leading brands, balanced business model and strong balance sheet position it to manage through the near-term uncertainty related to African swine fever in China

INVESTOR CONTACT: Nathan Annis (507) 437-5248 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Wendy Watkins (507) 437-5345 [email protected] HORMEL FOODS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS Company's leading brands, balanced business model and strong balance sheet position it to manage through the near-term uncertainty related to African swine fever in China AUSTIN, Minn. (May 23, 2019) – Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: H

HRL / Hormel Foods Corp. 11-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 28, 2018 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-2402 A. Full title of th

HRL / Hormel Foods Corp. 11-K

11-K 1 hormelfoodscorporationtaxd.htm 11-K Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 28, 2018 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commis

HRL / Hormel Foods Corp. 11-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 28, 2018 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-2402 A. Full title of th

HRL / Hormel Foods Corp. 11-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 28, 2018 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-2402 A. Full title of th

Hormel Foods Finalizes the Sale of CytoSport to PepsiCo

Media Contact: Investor Relations contact: Media Department Nathan Annis 507-434-6352 507-437-5248 media@hormel.

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 15, 2019 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission F

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 boardchange8-k03x25x19.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 25, 2019 HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-2402 41-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdi