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These excerpts taken from the HSY 10-K filed Feb 20, 2009.

Operating Return on Average Invested Capital

Operating return on average invested capital is calculated by dividing earnings by average invested capital. Average invested capital consists of the annual average of the beginning and ending balances of long-term debt, deferred income taxes and stockholders’ equity.

For the calculation of operating return on average invested capital, GAAP basis, earnings is defined as net income adjusted to add back the after-tax effect of interest on long-term debt. For the calculation of the Non-GAAP operating return measure, we define earnings as net income adjusted to add back the after-tax effect of interest on long-term debt excluding the following:

 

   

After-tax effect of the business realignment and impairment charges in 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2003

 

   

Adjustment to income tax contingency reserves on the provision for income taxes in 2004

 

   

After-tax gain on the sale of a group of our gum brands in 2003

Our operating return on average invested capital, GAAP basis, was 19.0% in 2008. Our Non-GAAP operating return on average invested capital was 25.1% in 2008. Over the last six years, our Non-GAAP operating return on average invested capital has ranged from 18.9% in 2003 to 26.8% in 2005 and 2006.

 

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Operating Return on Average Invested Capital

STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">Operating return on average invested capital is calculated by dividing earnings by average invested capital. Average invested capital consists of the
annual average of the beginning and ending balances of long-term debt, deferred income taxes and stockholders’ equity.

For the
calculation of operating return on average invested capital, GAAP basis, earnings is defined as net income adjusted to add back the after-tax effect of interest on long-term debt. For the calculation of the Non-GAAP operating return measure, we
define earnings as net income adjusted to add back the after-tax effect of interest on long-term debt excluding the following:

 







  

After-tax effect of the business realignment and impairment charges in 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2003

STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"> 







  

Adjustment to income tax contingency reserves on the provision for income taxes in 2004

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After-tax gain on the sale of a group of our gum brands in 2003

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Our operating return on average invested capital, GAAP basis, was 19.0% in 2008. Our Non-GAAP operating return on average invested capital was 25.1% in 2008. Over the last six years, our Non-GAAP operating return on
average invested capital has ranged from 18.9% in 2003 to 26.8% in 2005 and 2006.

 


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These excerpts taken from the HSY 10-K filed Feb 19, 2008.

Operating Return on Average Invested Capital

Operating return on average invested capital is calculated by dividing earnings by average invested capital. Average invested capital consists of the annual average of the beginning and ending balances of long-term debt, deferred income taxes and stockholders’ equity.

For the calculation of operating return on average invested capital, GAAP basis, earnings is defined as net income adjusted to add back the after-tax effect of interest on long-term debt. For the calculation of the Non-GAAP operating return measure, we define earnings as net income adjusted to add back the after-tax effect of interest on long-term debt excluding the following:

 

   

After-tax effect of the business realignment and impairment charges in 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003 and 2002

 

   

Adjustment to income tax contingency reserves on the provision for income taxes in 2004

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After-tax gain on the sale of a group of our gum brands in 2003

 

   

After-tax effect of incremental expenses to explore the possible sale of our Company in 2002

Our operating return on average invested capital, GAAP basis, was 12.4% in 2007. Our Non-GAAP operating return on average invested capital was 25.0% in 2007. Over the last six years, our Non-GAAP operating return on average invested capital has ranged from 18.9% in 2002 and 2003 to 26.8% in 2005 and 2006.

Operating Return on Average Invested Capital

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Operating return on average invested capital is calculated by dividing earnings by average invested capital. Average invested capital consists of the annual average of the beginning and ending balances of long-term
debt, deferred income taxes and stockholders’ equity.

For the calculation of operating return on average invested capital, GAAP
basis, earnings is defined as net income adjusted to add back the after-tax effect of interest on long-term debt. For the calculation of the Non-GAAP operating return measure, we define earnings as net income adjusted to add back the after-tax
effect of interest on long-term debt excluding the following:

 







  

After-tax effect of the business realignment and impairment charges in 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003 and 2002

STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"> 







  

Adjustment to income tax contingency reserves on the provision for income taxes in 2004


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After-tax gain on the sale of a group of our gum brands in 2003

 







  

After-tax effect of incremental expenses to explore the possible sale of our Company in 2002

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">Our operating return on average invested capital, GAAP basis, was 12.4% in 2007. Our Non-GAAP operating return on average invested capital was 25.0% in
2007. Over the last six years, our Non-GAAP operating return on average invested capital has ranged from 18.9% in 2002 and 2003 to 26.8% in 2005 and 2006.

SIZE="2">OUTLOOK

The outlook section contains a number of forward-looking statements, all of which are based on current
expectations. Actual results may differ materially. Refer to Risk Factors beginning on page 9 for information concerning the key risks to achieving our future performance goals.

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">The year ended December 31, 2007 was very difficult. We experienced sharp increases in the cost of commodities, particularly costs for dairy
products. These cost increases totaled approximately $100 million and reduced gross margin by approximately 240 basis points. We also experienced increased competitive activity and changing consumer trends toward premium and trade-up product
segments that affected our growth and profitability. In the face of these challenges, we did not have adequate product innovation and sufficient brand support or retail execution in our core U.S. market. Additionally, we continued to invest in key
international markets.

We expect this environment to continue into 2008 with continued increases in input costs versus 2007 of
approximately $100 million, reducing gross margin by 200 basis points in 2008. We will also incur higher costs for increased investment in brand support and selling capabilities in the U.S., while we are taking steps to enhance product innovation
across our portfolio. We will also be continuing to invest in key international markets, particularly China and India.

To offset higher
input costs, we are implementing aggressive productivity and cost savings initiatives in addition to those already underway as part of our global supply chain transformation program. We are also pursuing opportunities to improve price realization,
including list price increases effective in January 2008. However, these pricing actions will only partly offset input cost increases and expenses associated with investment spending plans, resulting in lower EBIT and EPS, excluding items affecting
comparability.

We expect consolidated net sales to grow 3% to 4% in 2008. Our
primary goal is to stabilize business performance in the United States. We will continue to emphasize our iconic brands, particularly Reese’s, Hershey’s and Kisses. We will also introduce Hershey’s Bliss™,
Signatures packaged candy and Starbucks® branded chocolates to more fully participate in the rapidly growing premium and trade-up segments of the chocolate category. We will also
have the full-year benefit of increased levels of retail coverage and increased investment in brand support. For the remainder of the Americas, we expect increases in net sales and profitability from Canada and Mexico, offset somewhat in Brazil as
we restructure our business.

Global growth is a key component of our future. We plan continued focus on growth in Asia, particularly China
and India. We expect Godrej Hershey Foods and Beverages Company to have a positive impact on net sales for 2008 as we geographically expand the sugar confectionery business and introduce milk mix products. We anticipate net sales increases in China
as the product line we introduced in 2007 gains distribution and consumer trial. We also anticipate the opening of Hershey’s Shanghai Chocolate World prior to the 2008 Olympics to gain additional exposure for our brands.

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">For 2008, we expect total pre-tax business realignment and impairment charges for our global supply chain transformation program and restructuring our
business in Brazil to be in the range of $140 to $160 million. We expect costs of approximately $85 million to be included in cost of sales, primarily for accelerated depreciation,


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and approximately $20 million to be included in selling, marketing and administrative expenses for start up costs and program management. The remainder of
these costs will be included in business realignment and impairment charges. Total charges associated with our business realignment initiatives in 2008 are expected to reduce diluted earnings per share by $0.37 to $0.42.

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">As a result of higher input costs and increased investment in trade and consumer promotional programs and advertising, along with investment in our
international businesses, we expect EBIT to decrease in 2008, excluding the impact of business realignment and impairment charges. We expect EBIT margin to decline due to investments in advertising, selling capabilities and building infrastructure
for our international businesses.

Business realignment and impairment charges associated with our global supply chain transformation
program and the restructuring of our business in Brazil will reduce net income and earnings per share in 2008. Excluding the impact of these business realignment initiatives, net income is expected to decline reflecting the increased investments in
our businesses. As a result, non-GAAP earnings per share-diluted excluding items affecting comparability is expected to be within the $1.85 to $1.90 range for 2008.

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">A reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP items to the Company’s earnings per share-diluted outlook is as follows:

 




































   2008

Expected EPS-diluted in accordance with GAAP

  $1.43-1.53

Total business realignment and impairment charges

  $0.37-0.42
  

Non-GAAP expected EPS-diluted excluding items affecting comparability

  $1.85-1.90

We believe that the disclosure of non-GAAP expected EPS-diluted excluding items affecting
comparability provides investors with a better comparison of expected year-to-year operating results. A reconciliation of certain historical results presented in accordance with GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures excluding items affecting
comparability is provided on pages 19 and 20, along with the reasons why we believe the use of non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors.

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We anticipate cash flows from operating activities in 2008 to be strong, but below 2007 levels as a result of reduced working capital improvements compared with 2007 and increased cash required for our global supply
chain transformation program. We expect working capital to improve in 2008, primarily driven by inventory reductions in the second half of the year, but not at the levels experienced in 2007. Net cash provided from operating activities is expected
to exceed cash requirements for capital additions, capitalized software additions and anticipated dividend payments. For 2008, we expect total capital additions to be in the range of $300 to $325 million, with $150 to $170 million associated with
our global supply chain transformation program.

This excerpt taken from the HSY 10-K filed Feb 23, 2007.

Operating Return on Average Invested Capital

Operating return on average invested capital is calculated by dividing earnings by average invested capital. Average invested capital consists of the annual average of the beginning and ending balances of long-term debt, deferred income taxes and stockholders’ equity.

 

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For the calculation of operating return on average invested capital, GAAP basis, earnings is defined as net income less the after-tax effect of interest on long-term debt. For the calculation of the Non-GAAP operating return measure, we define earnings as net income adjusted to exclude the following:

 

   

Amortization of indefinite-lived intangibles for all years

 

   

After-tax effect of the business realignment initiatives in 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002 and 2001

 

   

Adjustment to income tax contingency reserves on the provision for income taxes in 2004

 

   

After-tax gain on the sale of a group of our gum brands in 2003

 

   

After-tax effect of incremental expenses to explore the possible sale of our Company in 2002

 

   

After-tax gain on the sale of the Luden’s throat drops business in 2001

 

   

After-tax effect of interest on long-term debt

Our operating return on average invested capital, GAAP basis, was 26.4% in 2006. Our Non-GAAP operating return on average invested capital was 26.8% in 2006. Over the last six years, our Non-GAAP operating return on average invested capital has ranged from 18.1% in 2001 to 26.8% in 2006 and 2005.

This excerpt taken from the HSY 10-K filed Mar 7, 2005.

Operating Return on Average Invested Capital

The Company’s operating return on average invested capital, on a GAAP basis, was 26.7% in 2004. The Company’s adjusted operating return on average invested capital was 24.1% in 2004. Average invested capital consists of the annual average of beginning and ending balances of long-term debt, deferred income taxes and stockholders’ equity. For the purpose of calculating the adjusted operating return on average invested capital, earnings is defined as net income adjusted to reflect the impact of the elimination of the amortization of intangibles for all years and excluding the impact of the adjustment to income tax contingency reserves on the provision for income taxes in 2004, the after-tax effect of the business realignment initiatives in 2003, 2002 and 2001, the after-tax effect of incremental expenses to explore the possible sale of the Company in 2002, the after-tax gains on the sale of a group of the Company’s gum brands in 2003, the sale of the Luden’s throat drops business in 2001, the sale of corporate aircraft in 2000, and the sale of the pasta business in 1999, and the after-tax effect of interest on long-term debt. Over the most recent six-year period, the adjusted return has ranged from 15.4% in 1999 to 24.1% in 2004.

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