The Board of Directors of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL), an
Austin, Minn.-based manufacturer and marketer of consumer-branded food
and meat products, has declared a regular quarterly dividend of eighteen
and one-half cents (18.5¢) per share on the
common capital stock of the corporation.
The dividend is to be paid Nov. 15, 2008, to stockholders of record at
the close of business on Oct. 18, 2008.
This is the 321st quarterly dividend.
ABOUT HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a multinational
manufacturer and marketer of consumer-branded food and meat products,
many of which are among the best known and trusted in the food industry.
The company leverages its extensive expertise, innovation and high
competencies in pork and turkey processing and marketing to bring
quality, value-added brands to the global marketplace. For each of the
past nine years, Hormel Foods has been named one of “The
Best Big Companies in America” by Forbes
magazine. The company enjoys a strong reputation among consumers, retail
grocers and foodservice customers for products highly regarded for
quality, taste, nutrition, convenience and value. For more information,
visit www.hormelfoods.com.
Hormel Foods Corporation
Julie Craven, 507-427-5345
Vice
President of Corporate Communications
media@hormel.com
