8-KItem 5.02 · Officer/Director Change
HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/ (HRL)

Hormel CEO John Ghingo’s prior employment agreement ends as he assumes CEO role

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John F. Ghingo began serving as Hormel Foods’ President and Chief Executive Officer on October 26, 2026, while continuing as a company director. His employment agreement covering only his role as president was terminated on October 26, ahead of its scheduled December 31, 2026 expiration, and he now has no specified term as president and CEO.

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