Hershey Company Q3 2025 Financial Statement and Notes

The provided text consists of excerpts from The Hershey Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 28, 2025, offering detailed financial statements and management's discussion and analysis of operations. Key financial data includes the Consolidated Statements of Income and Balance Sheets, showing net sales of $8.6 billion for the first nine months of 2025 and an overall increase in net interest expense. The report details the performance of its three segments—North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International—and discusses strategic initiatives like the Advancing Agility & Automation Initiative and the impact of acquisitions such as the Sour Strips brand. Furthermore, the documents include information regarding derivative instruments used for risk management, the status of stock compensation plans, and an Executive Employment Agreement for Kirk Tanner, the Chief Executive Officer.