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    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/
    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000048465
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MEAT PACKING PLANTS [2011]
    		IRS NUMBER:				410319970
    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1030

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    		STREET 1:		1 HORMEL PL
    		CITY:			AUSTIN
    		STATE:			MN
    		ZIP:			55912-3680
    		BUSINESS PHONE:		(507) 437-5611

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    		STREET 1:		1 HORMEL PLACE
    		CITY:			AUSTIN
    		STATE:			MN
    		ZIP:			55912-3680

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