HSY Form 3: Director Christopher Brandt reports ownership of 7 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Hershey Company (HSY) Form 3 shows that Christopher W. Brandt, identified as a director, reported beneficial ownership of 7 shares of Hershey common stock. The filing lists 08/11/2025 as the event date and is signed by an agent on 08/19/2025. The report is an initial statement required under Section 16 and indicates ownership is held directly.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Brandt Christopher W

(Last) (First) (Middle)

19 E. CHOCOLATE AVENUE

(Street)

HERSHEY PA 17033

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
08/11/2025

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HERSHEY CO [ HSY ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	7	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Kathleen S. Purcell, Agent for Christopher W. Brandt	08/19/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Christopher W. Brandt report on his Form 3 for HSY?

He reported beneficial ownership of 7 shares of Hershey common stock and indicated the ownership is direct.

When is the event date listed on the HSY Form 3 filed by Brandt?

The Form 3 lists the event date as 08/11/2025, with the signature dated 08/19/2025.

What is the relationship of the reporting person to HSY on this Form 3?

The filing checks Director, indicating Christopher W. Brandt serves on the company’s board.

Does the Form 3 show any derivative securities or options for Brandt?

No. Table II for derivative securities is blank and no derivative positions are disclosed.

Is the ownership held directly or indirectly according to the filing?

The filing states the 7 shares are held directly (D), with no indirect ownership described.