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| Abstract: | The ratings on Hershey, Pa.-based The Hershey Co. reflect its leading market position in the U.S. chocolate and confectionary market, and its strong cash-generating ability. A relatively narrow business and geographic focus partially offset these strengths. Chocolate and confectionary markets account for the majority of total sales. The core chocolate business provides fairly stable earnings and strong profitability. The company is also emphasizing products in the premium and dark chocolate categories, and completed tuck-in acquisitions and launched new products (such as Hershey's Bliss, Starbucks, and Reese's Clusters) to bolster its position. As about 86% of sales are domestic, the company is focused on geographic expansion and entered three joint ventures (for China, India, and Brazil) in the last two years.
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| Brief Excerpt: | RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: The Hershey Co. Publication date: 20-Nov-2008 Primary Credit Analyst: Alison Sullivan, CFA, New York (1) 212-438-3007; alison_sullivan@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: A/Negative/A-1 Rationale...
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| Report Type: | Summary
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| Ticker: | HSY
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| Issuer: | Hershey Co. (The)
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| GICS: | Packaged Foods & Meats (30202030)
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| Sector: | Consumer Products, Corporations, Global Issuers
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| Country: | United States
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| Region: | United States
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