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62
the transfer of stock or shareholder records. When requesting
information, shareholders must provide their Wells Fargo
account number or tax identification number, the name(s) in
which their stock is registered, and their record address.
The company participates in the Direct Registration Profile
Modification System (DRPMS). Transfers or issuances of
shares are now issued in book-entry form, unless you specifi-
cally request a stock certificate. A statement will be delivered
to you reflecting any transactions processed in your account.
The transfer agent makes shareholder account data available
to shareholders of record via the Internet. This service allows
shareholders to view various account details, such as certif-
icate information, dividend payment history, and/or dividend
reinvestment plan records, over a secure Internet connection
with the required entry of an account number and authenti-
cation ID. Information is available 24 hours per day, 7 days a
week. If you are interested, you may use the web site www.
shareowneronline.com and access “Sign Up Now!” to arrange
for setup.
Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Hormel Foods Corporation’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan,
available to record shareholders, allows for full dividend
reinvestment and voluntary cash purchases with brokerage
commissions or other service fees paid by the Company.
Automatic debit for cash contribution is also available. This is
a convenient method to have money automatically withdrawn
each month from a checking or savings account and invested
in your Dividend Reinvestment Plan account. To enroll in the
plan or obtain additional information, contact Wells Fargo
Shareowner Services, using the address or telephone number
provided, listed previously in this section as Company transfer
agent and registrar. Enrollment in the plan is also available on
the Internet at www.shareowneronline.com.
An optional direct dividend deposit service offers shareholders
a convenient method of having quarterly dividend payments
electronically deposited into their personal checking or sav-
ings account. The dividend payment is made in the account
each payment date, providing shareholders with immediate
use of their money. For information about the service and
how to participate, contact Wells Fargo Shareowner Services,
transfer agent. You may also activate this feature on the
Internet at www.shareowneronline.com.
Independent Auditors
Ernst & Young LLP
220 South Sixth Street, Ste. 1400
Minneapolis, MN 55402-4509
Stock Listing
Hormel Foods Corporation’s common stock
is traded on the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol HRL. The CUSIP number
is 440452100.
There are approximately 11,700 record shareholders and
48,300 shareholders whose shares are held in street name by
brokerage firms and financial institutions.
Common Stock Data
The high and low prices of the company’s common stock and
the dividends per share declared for each fiscal quarter of
2014 and 2013, respectively, are shown below:
2014 High Low Dividend
First Quarter $46.75 $41.93 $0.20
Second Quarter 49.47 42.81 0.20
Third Quarter 49.87 46.02 0.20
Fourth Quarter 53.12 44.91 0.20
2013 High Low Dividend
First Quarter $35.38 $29.32 $0.17
Second Quarter 42.09 34.60 0.17
Third Quarter 43.17 37.46 0.17
Fourth Quarter 44.22 40.60 0.17
Transfer Agent and Registrar
Wells Fargo Shareowner Services
1110 Centre Pointe Curve, Suite 101
MAC N9173-010
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
www.shareowneronline.com
For the convenience of shareholders, a toll free number
(1-877-536-3559) can be used whenever questions arise
regarding changes in registered ownership, lost or stolen
certificates, address changes, or other matters pertaining to
Shareholder Information