Financial Statement Analysis Project--Hershey Corp. & Tootsie Roll Industries Liquidity Based on the ratio analysis performed‚ it appears that the Hershey Company’s liquidity is sufficient to meet cash needs and current obligations. The current ratio and current debt coverage ratios were decreasing from 2002 through 2004‚ which corresponds to an increase in short-term debt and a decrease in cash on the Company’s balance sheet over the same periods. Hershey attributes the increase in debt to
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I. Background The Hershey Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on October 24‚ 1927 as a successor to a business founded in 1894 by Milton S. Hershey. The company originated when candy manufacturer Milton Hershey decided to produce sweet chocolate coating for his caramels. The immediate success of Hershey’s low-cost‚ high-quality milk chocolate soon caused the company’s owner to consider increasing his production facilities. The following decades would see the company
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MARKETING & THE Economy Hershey During uncertain economic times‚ there are still some things that today’s consumers just aren’t willing to give up—such as chocolate. But as with eating out and clothing purchases‚ they are trading down. That is just fine with Hershey‚ America’s best-known chocolate maker. For years‚ riding the good times‚ premium chocolates grew faster than lower-priced confectionery products. Slow to jump on the premium bandwagon‚ Hershey lost market share to Mars Inc.’s
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Hershey’s in Europe By: Kathryn Frehse Business 330 Principles of Marketing Professor Susan Craver December 3rd‚ 2012 The Hershey Chocolate has been dominating the market in chocolate in the United States for many years. They have expanded to different countries. But‚ they have not expanded to Europe. This is an excellent market where the Hershey chocolate would have competition‚ but they would also thrive in such a large market. With the right promotion‚ integration‚ and careful checks
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Hershey’s company mission The Hershey’s company mission is “Bringing sweet moments of Hershey happiness to the world every day.” Hershey’s mission statement is short and sweet. They are able to address the majority of the nine components of the mission Statement with one sentence. Their customers are the world‚ their product is Hershey‚ their market is the world‚ their philosophy is to bring happiness‚ and their self-concept is that they perceive themselves as a company that can bring happy moments
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1.0 - ANALYSIS OF THE PRESENT SITUATION OF THE COMPANY 1.1 - Background of Hershey Company The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is the largest producer of quality chocolate in North America and a global leader in chocolate and sugar confectionery. Headquartered in Hershey‚ Pa.‚ The Hershey Company has operations throughout the world and approximately 14‚000 employees. With revenues of more than $6.6 billion‚ Hershey offers confectionery products under more than 80 brand names‚ including such iconic
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aligned and empowered organization‚ while having fun” (Hershey Company). The Hershey Company’s current performance management system is designed to build a workplace environment that embraces diversity while seeking new approaches and continual improvement. The company redesign system takes into consideration the age distribution of the workforce by providing training to the different generations. In this paper we will look at the Hershey Company‚ and ways that it has utilized to help manage these
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Ethics/Sustainability | Ref. | Marketing & Sales | Ref. | 1. | Beside being “chocolate world” in Hershey‚ Pennsylvania as a theme park designed for true chocolate lovers‚ the facility was designed to include housing‚ parks and schools for employees of Hershey foods. | Pg. 192 | Hershey’s commitment to social responsibility extends beyond their school to both their products and supplier relationships. | Pg. 192 | Hershey concentrates advertising revenues on iconic brands. | Pg. 193 | 2. | On August 31st‚
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Accounting and Finance: Managerial Use February 19‚ 2011 Class Project: Ratio Analysis The gross profit percentage is one of several key measurements a company uses in evaluating its financial performance. It helps a company to see what percentage of its earning after costs (for products and/or services) is profit. A higher gross profit percentage is generally preferred as it provides the company with financial resources to pay for research‚ product development‚ and other costs
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Hershey is giving opportunity to the cocoa farmers to increase their income. This is a strength because Hershey believe in CSR and they help the cacao farmer by improving their community and living standard. By believing in fair treatment to farmers‚ it strengthen Hershey’s image. Hershey created a school called Hershey Milton School for orphan boys. The school is for students who have social and financial problems. This is a strength because it shows the consumer that Hershey help the society
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