Hershey Updates Bylaws to Require Independent Board Chairman
Hershey Company has amended its bylaws to require an independent board chairman, removing language allowing Michele Buck as Chairman and eliminating references to the Lead Independent Director. The amendments clarify that the Chairman must be an independent director and address meeting procedures in emergencies. These changes are effective immediately.
The Hershey Company has amended its bylaws to enhance corporate governance practices. Key changes include removing language allowing Michele Buck to serve as Chairman of the Board, eliminating references to the Lead Independent Director, and clarifying that the Chairman must be selected from the independent directors. Additional updates address procedures for presiding over meetings in the absence of key board members and authority to call board meetings during emergencies. The amendments are effective immediately. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. The Hershey Company published the original content used to generate this news brief via EDGAR, the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system operated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Ref. ID: 0001628280-25-055617), on December 05, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here
