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## Shareholder Information 

## Independent Auditors 

Ernst & Young LLP 220 South Sixth Street, Ste. 1400 Minneapolis, MN 55402-4509 

## Stock Listing 

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There are approximately 11,700 record shareholders and 48,300 shareholders whose shares are held in street name by brokerage firms and financial institutions. 

## Common Stock Data 

The high and low prices of the company’s common stock and the dividends per share declared for each fiscal quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively, are shown below: 

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## Transfer Agent and Registrar 

Wells Fargo Shareowner Services 1110 Centre Pointe Curve, Suite 101 MAC N9173-010 Mendota Heights, MN 55120 www.shareowneronline.com 

For the convenience of shareholders, a toll free number (1-877-536-3559) can be used whenever questions arise regarding changes in registered ownership, lost or stolen certificates, address changes, or other matters pertaining to 

Hormel Foods Corporation’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HRL. The CUSIP number is 440452100. 

the transfer of stock or shareholder records. When requesting information, shareholders must provide their Wells Fargo account number or tax identification number, the name(s) in which their stock is registered, and their record address. 

The company participates in the Direct Registration Profile Modification System (DRPMS). Transfers or issuances of shares are now issued in book-entry form, unless you specifi- cally request a stock certificate. A statement will be delivered to you reflecting any transactions processed in your account. 

The transfer agent makes shareholder account data available to shareholders of record via the Internet. This service allows shareholders to view various account details, such as certif- icate information, dividend payment history, and/or dividend reinvestment plan records, over a secure Internet connection with the required entry of an account number and authenti- cation ID. Information is available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. If you are interested, you may use the web site www. shareowneronline.com and access “Sign Up Now!” to arrange for setup. 

## Dividend Reinvestment Plan 

Hormel Foods Corporation’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan, available to record shareholders, allows for full dividend reinvestment and voluntary cash purchases with brokerage commissions or other service fees paid by the Company. Automatic debit for cash contribution is also available. This is a convenient method to have money automatically withdrawn each month from a checking or savings account and invested in your Dividend Reinvestment Plan account. To enroll in the plan or obtain additional information, contact Wells Fargo Shareowner Services, using the address or telephone number provided, listed previously in this section as Company transfer agent and registrar. Enrollment in the plan is also available on the Internet at www.shareowneronline.com. 

An optional direct dividend deposit service offers shareholders a convenient method of having quarterly dividend payments electronically deposited into their personal checking or sav- ings account. The dividend payment is made in the account each payment date, providing shareholders with immediate use of their money. For information about the service and how to participate, contact Wells Fargo Shareowner Services, transfer agent. You may also activate this feature on the Internet at www.shareowneronline.com. 

