date:Jul 30, 2013
he same period in the previous year, while net sales increased 6% to $3.14bn, compared with $3.33bn a year ago.
For the full year 2013, the company expects reported earnings per share diluted of $3.60 to $3.65.
In addition, Hershey expects about 7% increase in net sales, primarily driven by Brookside distribution gains as well as the launch of new products in the US, Hershey's Mais candy in Brazil, and Hershey's Kisses Deluxe and Hershey's Drops chocolates in China.
The SMA expenses, excludin