The Hillshire Brands Company to Webcast Third Quarter FY 2014 Earnings

Hillshire Brands (NYSE: HSH) today announced that its review of third quarter fiscal year 2014 results will be broadcast live via the Internet on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. CDT. The webcast will feature comments on the results by Hillshire Brands’ President and Chief Executive Officer Sean Connolly and Chief Financial Officer Maria Henry, and will include an update on the business. The webcast can be accessed in the Investor Relations section of the company’s website (www.hillshirebrands.com). The company plans to report results for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 the morning of May 6, prior to the webcast.

A replay of the webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of the company’s web site from 2:00 p.m. CDT on May 6, 2014 through 10:59 p.m. CST on November 6, 2014.

About The Hillshire Brands Company

The Hillshire Brands Company (NYSE: HSH) is a leader in branded foods. The company generated approximately $4 billion in annual sales in fiscal 2013, has more than 9,000 employees, and is based in Chicago. Hillshire Brands’ portfolio includes iconic brands such as Jimmy Dean, Ball Park, Hillshire Farm, State Fair, Sara Lee frozen bakery and Chef Pierre pies, as well as artisanal brands Aidells, Gallo Salame and Golden Island premium jerky. For more information on the company, please visit www.hillshirebrands.com.