UNITED STATES
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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February 20, 2018
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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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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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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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Emerging Growth Company
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
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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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THE HERSHEY COMPANY
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Date: February 22, 2018
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By:
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/s/ Leslie M. Turner
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Leslie M. Turner
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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