Notice to Employees of H.J. Heinz Company

This document is about a notice to employees of H.J. Heinz Company regarding their application to the U.S. Department of Labor for authorization under Prohibited Transaction Exemption 96-62 to allow the reinsurance of risks and receipt of premiums by their captive insurance company, Heinz-Noble, Inc., from insurance contracts funding Heinz's group term life and long-term disability benefits. The notice outlines the proposed transaction, the parties involved, the changes to the plan benefits, and the employee's right to comment on the tentative authorization.