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UNITED STATES
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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Washington, D.C. 20549
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______________________________
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
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Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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February 3, 2011
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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The Hershey Company
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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1-183
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23-0691590
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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100 Crystal A Drive, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (717) 534-4200
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT
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Item 5.02
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
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On February 3, 2011, LeRoy S. Zimmerman notified the Chairman of our Board of Directors that he has decided not to stand for re-election as a director of the Company at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held on April 28, 2011.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 9, 2011
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THE HERSHEY COMPANY
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By: /s/ Burton H. Snyder
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Burton H. Snyder
Senior Vice President, General Counsel &
Secretary
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