date:Jul 31, 2012
es growth is expected to remain the same at 7% to 9%.
In addition, the company expects earnings per share to be in the range of $2.88 to $2.98.
The company forecast its full-year advertising to increase at low-double digits on a percentage basis compared to the prior year, which will support its core brands and new product launches such as Jolly Rancher Crunch 'N Chew candy, Ice Breakers Duo mints, and Hershey's Simple Pleasures chocolates.
For the first six months of 2012, consolidated net sale