The company said Sally J. Smith notified it on October 21, 2026 of her decision to retire from its Board of Directors. Her retirement will take effect at the expiration of her current term at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

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   The company said Sally J. Smith notified it on October 21, 2026 of her decision to retire from its Board of Directors. Her retirement will take effect at the expiration of her current term at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

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   Hormel Foods said Ms. Smith will not stand for re-election at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Her current term expires at that meeting.

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   The company said in the filing that Ms. Smith's decision to retire and not stand for re-election was not because of any disagreement with the company.

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   The company reported the change in directors under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K. The earliest event reported was on October 21, 2026, and the report was signed on October 23, 2026.

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