[Form 4] The Hershey Company Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Local Bounti Corporation (LOCL) has filed a Form 144 disclosing a planned disposition of restricted stock under Rule 144 of the Securities Act.

Seller: KEBS Trust
Planned sale: 3,500 common shares
Broker: Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, New York
Approximate sale date: 10 July 2025 (on the NYSE)
Aggregate market value: $9,261.35
Shares outstanding: 10,914,704
This transaction equals roughly 0.03 % of the company’s outstanding stock, indicating minimal dilution risk.

The shares were originally received as a gift from an affiliate on 28 December 2022. KEBS Trust has already executed several open-market sales in the past three months:

• 09 Jul 2025 – 200 shares – $602.00
• 22 May 2025 – 1,179 shares – $2,458.33
• 21 May 2025 – 600 shares – $1,262.52
• 20 May 2025 – 800 shares – $1,736.72
• 19 May 2025 – 1,000 shares – $2,226.60
• 16 May 2025 – 1,421 shares – $3,326.13

Total prior 3-month sales: 5,200 shares for gross proceeds of about $11,612. The signatory affirms no undisclosed adverse information and acknowledges SEC anti-fraud provisions.

Positive

• None.

Negative

• Insider disposition: KEBS Trust plans to sell 3,500 shares after already selling 5,200 shares in the prior three months, potentially signaling reduced insider exposure.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Tiny insider sale (0.03 % float)—unlikely to move LOCL shares materially.

The Form 144 signals a forthcoming sale of 3,500 shares worth roughly $9.3k. With 10.9 m shares outstanding, the transaction is negligible from a supply-and-demand perspective. Even adding the 5,200 shares sold in the past quarter, cumulative dispositions remain far below any threshold that would normally pressure liquidity or signal broad insider pessimism. No price-sensitive operational data or guidance accompanies the filing, so market impact should be limited. I classify the event as routine and not fundamental to the investment thesis.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Routine Rule 144 filing; governance risk minimal given size and disclosure.

The trust’s sales are properly disclosed and executed through a reputable broker, aligning with Rule 144 transparency norms. The signer affirms no undisclosed adverse information, satisfying ethical and legal safeguards. While serial sales can occasionally raise alignment concerns, the modest dollar amounts and adherence to disclosure requirements suggest no red-flag governance issues at this time.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

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^*

Taffet Stacy

(Last) (First) (Middle)

19 E. CHOCOLATE AVE.

(Street)

HERSHEY PA 17033

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/09/2025

4. 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 Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	07/09/2025		A		9,171	A	$0	9,171	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Shayon T. Smith, Agent for Stacy Taffet	07/10/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many Local Bounti (LOCL) shares are being sold under this Form 144?

The filing covers 3,500 common shares planned for sale.

What is the estimated dollar value of the planned LOCL sale?

The aggregate market value is $9,261.35.

When is the approximate sale date for the LOCL shares?

The filer indicates an approximate sale date of 10 July 2025.

How many LOCL shares has KEBS Trust sold in the past three months?

The trust sold 5,200 shares between 16 May and 9 July 2025.

What portion of Local Bounti’s outstanding shares does the new sale represent?

The 3,500-share sale equals roughly 0.03 % of the 10,914,704 shares outstanding.

Does the filing reveal any undisclosed adverse information about LOCL?

No. The signer explicitly states awareness of no material non-public adverse information.