Where is the headquarters of Hormel Foods Corporation?
The Hormel Foods worldwide corporate headquarters is at:
1 Hormel Place
Austin, MN 55912
Austin, MN is located 100 miles south of Minneapolis, MN or approximately a 1.5 hour drive via interstate highways 35 and 90.
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When does the company’s fiscal year end?
Our fiscal year ends on the 4th Sunday of October.
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On what exchange is the company's stock listed and under what ticker symbol?
Hormel Foods is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HRL.
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When was the company incorporated?
Hormel Foods became a publicly traded firm on September 20, 1928.
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To whom do I direct questions about my Hormel Foods Corporation stock, including shareholder records, stock transfers, and changes of ownership and address?
The transfer agent and registrar for the company's shareholders is:
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
150 Royall St., Ste. 101
Canton, MA 02021
www-us.computershare.com/Investor
877-536-3559 Within USA, US territories & Canada
781-575-4499 Outside USA, US territories & Canada
Can I purchase shares directly from the company?
The company does not offer a direct stock purchase plan. However, registered shareholders enrolled in the Computershare CIP (“CIP”), offered by our transfer agent Computershare Trust Company, N.A., are eligible to purchase shares of Hormel Foods common stock with investment fees paid by the Company. Through the CIP you can make recurring or periodic investments by automatic bank debit or by sending a check, allowing you to purchase full or fractional shares. The minimum recurring automatic or one-time cash investment is $25. You may participate in the CIP if you own Hormel Foods shares currently registered in your name and not held by your broker or bank in their name. You can obtain information and enroll in CIP online at
www-us.computershare.com/Investor, or by submitting an enrollment form that you obtain by contacting Computershare Trust Company, N.A., at 877-536-3559.
When does the company pay dividends to shareholders?
Hormel Foods has paid quarterly dividends since its inception as a publicly traded company. Quarterly dividends are typically paid on or about the 15th day of February, May, August, and November. Postal delays may cause receipt dates to vary.
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Can I have my dividend paid via direct deposit?
The Computershare CIP (“CIP”), available to record shareholders, allows for full dividend reinvestment into your account. Contact the transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company, N.A., at 877-536-3559 or visit their website at
www-us.computershare.com/Investor for more information or to enroll in the CIP.
Does the company issue preferred stock?
The Company is authorized to issue 160,000,000 shares of preferred stock. There is no preferred stock issued to date.
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What are the dates of the company's stock splits?
| January 27, 1949 |
Stock exchanged for $15 par value – 10% added |
| January 25, 1957 |
10% stock dividend |
| January 29, 1960 |
2 for 1 stock split |
| February 2, 1968 |
2 for 1 stock split |
| November 22, 1971 |
2 for 1 stock split |
| January 30, 1980 |
2 for 1 stock split |
| August 19, 1985 |
2 for 1 stock split |
| April 4, 1987 |
2 for 1 stock split |
| January 31, 1990 |
2 for 1 stock split |
| January 26, 2000 |
2 for 1 stock split |
| February 1, 2011 |
2 for 1 stock split |
| February 9, 2016 |
2 for 1 stock split |
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How do I get a copy of the company's annual report and/or proxy materials?
You may view, download and print our company reports directly from our website via
this
link. To request company reports to be mailed to you or to submit a question
to Investor Relations, please see our
Contact Us
Where can I find information concerning the company's quarterly earnings results?
We issue a press release of earnings results each quarter, and hold a conference
call each quarter to discuss those results. Past press releases are available in
the
Earnings Announcements section of our website. Details on access to the earnings
conference calls are available on our
Events page. You may view, download and print
our company reports directly from our website via this
link. To request company
reports to be mailed to you or to submit a question to Investor Relations, please
see our
Contact Us page.
What analysts cover the company’s stock?
Analysts covering HRL can be found
here.
How many people are employed by the company and its subsidiaries?
The company has approximately 20,500 domestic and foreign employees.
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Where can I find information about the company's board of directors?
Information regarding the company’s board of directors can be found on our
Corporate Governance page.
Who is the company's independent auditor?
The company’s independent auditor is Ernst & Young, LLP in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Where can I find a list of the brands currently represented by Hormel Foods and its subsidiaries?
Information regarding the company’s brands can be found on our website on the
Brands page.
Where do I direct other investor questions concerning Hormel Foods or its subsidiaries?
To submit a question to Investor Relations, please see our Contact Us page under the Resources tab.
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