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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 1999
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or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ________________ to ________________from____________ to___________________________________
Commission File Number: 0-15638
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MICHAEL FOODS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota 41-0498850
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
Suite 324, Park National Bank Building
5353 Wayzata Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN, 55416
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(612) 546-1500
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. [X] Yes [ ] NoX ]Yes [ ]No
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's Common Stock, $.01
par value, as of May 3,August 6, 1999 was 20,586,92420,249,624 shares.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
MICHAEL FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
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March 31, December 31,
ASSETS 1999 1998
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CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and equivalents $ 4,679,000 $ 2,047,000
Accounts receivable, less allowances 92,116,000 97,639,000
Inventories 77,249,000 74,250,000
Prepaid expenses and other 3,727,000 3,884,000
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Total current assets 177,771,000 177,820,000
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT-AT COST
Land 4,336,000 4,336,000
Buildings and improvements 105,246,000 105,567,000
Machinery and equipment 341,958,000 328,067,000
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451,540,000 437,970,000
Less accumulated depreciation 195,939,000 187,759,000
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255,601,000 250,211,000
OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill, net 119,311,000 120,172,000
Investments in Joint Ventures and other assets 12,440,000 3,313,000
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131,751,000 123,485,000
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$565,123,000
June 30, December 31,
ASSETS 1999 1998
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CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and equivalents $ 699,000 $ 2,047,000
Accounts receivable, less allowances 101,522,000 97,639,000
Inventories 79,881,000 74,250,000
Prepaid expenses and other 4,883,000 3,884,000
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Total current assets 186,985,000 177,820,000
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT-AT COST
Land 4,336,000 4,336,000
Buildings and improvements 105,706,000 105,567,000
Machinery and equipment 366,557,000 328,067,000
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476,599,000 437,970,000
Less accumulated depreciation 204,572,000 187,759,000
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272,027,000 250,211,000
OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill, net 118,450,000 120,172,000
Investments in Joint Ventures and other assets 23,840,000 3,313,000
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142,290,000 123,485,000
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$601,302,000 $551,516,000
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 8,067,000 $ 10,663,000
Accounts payable 47,591,000 44,376,000
Accrued Liabilities
Compensation 8,414,000 11,034,000
Insurance 7,235,000 7,369,000
Customer programs 20,719,000 19,624,000
Other 26,606,000 23,457,000
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Total current liabilities 118,632,000 116,523,000
LONG-TERM DEBT, less current maturities 204,466,000 155,444,000
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 34,389,000 35,400,000
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - -
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock 202,000 211,000
Additional paid-in capital 102,093,000 119,871,000
Retained earnings 141,520,000 124,067,000
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243,815,000 244,149,000
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$601,302,000 $551,516,000
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 10,667,000 $ 10,663,000
Accounts payable 49,426,000 44,376,000
Accrued Liabilities
Compensation 7,483,000 11,034,000
Insurance 8,016,000 7,369,000
Customer programs 19,641,000 19,624,000
Other 23,688,000 23,457,000
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Total current liabilities 118,921,000 116,523,000
LONG-TERM DEBT, less current maturities 170,914,000 155,444,000
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 32,669,000 35,400,000
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - -
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock 206,000 211,000
Additional paid-in capital 111,195,000 119,871,000
Retained earnings 131,218,000 124,067,000
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242,619,000 244,149,000
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$565,123,000 $551,516,000
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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MICHAEL FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, (Unaudited)
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1999 1998
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Net sales $253,378,000 $245,589,000
Cost of sales 212,067,000 205,433,000
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Gross profit 41,311,000 40,156,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses 24,224,000 23,144,000
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Operating profit 17,087,000 17,012,000
Interest expense, net 2,820,000 2,764,000
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Earnings before income taxes 14,267,000 14,248,000
Income tax expense 5,850,000 5,990,000
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NET EARNINGS $ 8,417,000 $ 8,258,000
1999 1998
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Net sales $258,031,000 $243,685,000
Cost of sales 207,892,000 199,231,000
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Gross profit 50,139,000 44,454,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses 27,432,000 22,371,000
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Operating profit 22,707,000 22,083,000
Interest expense, net 2,801,000 2,580,000
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Earnings before income taxes 19,906,000 19,503,000
Income tax expense 8,160,000 8,190,000
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NET EARNINGS $ 11,746,000 $ 11,313,000
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Net Earnings Per Share
Basic $ 0.57 $ 0.52
Diluted $ 0.57 $ 0.51
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Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic 20,463,000 21,939,000
Diluted 20,702,000 22,337,000
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Net Earnings Per Share
Basic $ 0.40 $ 0.38
Diluted $ 0.40 $ 0.37
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Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic 21,009,000 21,846,000
Diluted 21,230,000 22,208,000
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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MICHAEL FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
Six Months Ended June 30, (Unaudited)
1999 1998
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Net sales $511,409,000 $489,274,000
Cost of sales 419,139,000 404,664,000
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Gross profit 92,270,000 84,610,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses 52,476,000 45,515,000
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Operating profit 39,794,000 39,095,000
Interest expense, net 5,621,000 5,344,000
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Earnings before income taxes 34,173,000 33,751,000
Income tax expense 14,010,000 14,180,000
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NET EARNINGS $ 20,163,000 $ 19,571,000
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Net Earnings Per Share
Basic $ 0.97 $ 0.89
Diluted $ 0.96 $ 0.88
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Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic 20,736,000 21,892,000
Diluted 20,966,000 22,273,000
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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MICHAEL FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
ThreeSix Months Ended March 31,June 30, (Unaudited)
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1999 1998
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Net cash provided by operating activities $ 22,199,00035,776,000 $ 20,425,00040,124,000
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (15,308,000) (19,514,000)(41,419,000) (34,560,000)
Investments in joint ventures and other assets (9,169,000) 366,000(21,017,000) 207,000
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Net cash used in investing activities (24,477,000) (19,148,000)(62,436,000) (34,353,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt (36,526,000) (795,000)(85,374,000) (5,033,000)
Proceeds from long-term debt 52,000,000131,800,000 700,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 219,000 766,000523,000 1,817,000
Repurchase of common stock (9,518,000)(18,927,000) --
Dividends (1,265,000) (1,095,000)(2,710,000) (2,406,000)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 4,910,000 (424,000)25,312,000 (4,922,000)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents 2,632,000 853,000(1,348,000) 849,000
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year 2,047,000 4,038,000
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Cash and equivalents at end of period $ 4,679,000699,000 $ 4,891,0004,887,000
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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MICHAEL FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(Unaudited)
NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with Regulation S-X pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and
footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or
omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although management believes
that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not
misleading.
Michael Foods, Inc. (the "Company") utilizes a fiscal year consisting of either
52 or 53 weeks, ending on the Saturday nearest to December 31 each year. The
quarters ended March 31,June 30, 1999 and 1998 each included thirteen weeks of
operations. For clarity of presentation, the Company has described both
periods presented as if the quarterquarters ended on March 31.June 30.
In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring
adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of March 31,June 30,
1999 and the results of operations for the three monthsand six month periods ended
March 31,June 30, 1999 and 1998 and cash flows for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 1999
and 1998. The results of operations for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 1999 are
not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.
The Company's basic net earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings
by the weighted average number of outstanding common shares. The Company's
diluted net earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by the
weighted average number of outstanding common shares and common share
equivalents relating to stock options, when dilutive. Options to purchase
769,165852,767 and 826,724 shares of Common Stock, with a weighted average exercise
price of $24.83,$24.78, which were outstanding during the three and six month periodperiods
ended March 31,June 30, 1999, were excluded from the computation of common share
equivalents for that period because they were anti-dilutive. ThereOptions to
purchase 8,000 and 4,000 shares of common stock, with a weighted average
exercise price of $29.75, were no anti-dilutive options outstanding during the three and six month
periods ended June 30, 1998, but were excluded from the computation of common
share equivalents for that period ended March 31, 1998.because they were anti-dilutive.
NOTE B - INVENTORIES
Inventories, other than flocks, are stated at the lower of cost (determined on
a first-in, first-out basis) or market. Flock inventory represents the cost of
purchasing and raising flocks to laying maturity, at which time their cost is
amortized to operations over their expected useful life of generally one to two
years, assuming no salvage value.
Inventories consist of the following:
March 31, December 31,
1999 1998
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Raw materials and supplies $19,814,000 $15,389,000
Work in process and finished goods 38,004,000 36,977,000
Flocks 19,431,000 21,884,000
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$77,249,000
June 30, December 31,
1999 1998
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Raw materials and supplies $19,040,000 $15,389,000
Work in process and finished goods 39,984,000 36,977,000
Flocks 20,857,000 21,884,000
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$79,881,000 $74,250,000
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MICHAEL FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(Unaudited)
NOTE C - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Use of Estimates
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Preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and related revenues and expenses. Actual results could
differ from the estimates used by management.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(Unaudited)
NOTE C - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES, cont.
License Agreement
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The Company has an exclusive license agreement for a patented process for the
production and sale of extended shelf-life egg products. Under the license
agreement, the Company has the right to defend and prosecute infringement of
the licensed patents. The U.S. Federal Court of Appeals has upheld the
validity of the patents subject to the license agreement, but, subsequently, a
patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejected the patents.
The Company is appealing the decision of the examiner and believes the validity
of the patents will ultimately be upheld. During the appeal process, the
patents remain valid and in full force and effect. These patents are scheduled
to expire in 2006.
Litigation
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The Company is engaged in routine litigation incidental to its business.
Management believes it will not have a material effect upon its consolidated
financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
NOTE D - SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
During the three months ended March 31,June 30, 1999, the Company repurchased 444,800475,300
shares of Common Stock under a share repurchase program.program at an average price of
$22.62 per share. Such repurchases began in July 1998. Through March 31,June 30, 1999,
the Company had repurchased 1,488,0001,902,800 shares of Common Stock.Stock at an average
price of $22.60 per share.
NOTE E - RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The Year 2000 issue relates to limitations in computer systems and applications
that may prevent proper recognition of the year 2000. The potential effect of
the Year 2000 issue on the Company and its business partners will not be fully
determinable until 2000 and thereafter. If Year 2000 modifications are not
properly completed either by the Company, or entities the Company conducts
business with, the Company's net sales and financial condition could be
adversely effected.
NOTE F - INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS, DAIRY PRODUCTS ACQUISITION AND SUBSEQUENT
EVENT
During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 1999, the Company made two investments in
Europe to further its leadership in global egg products processing. The first
investment was a 25% interest in Belovo, S. A., a specialty egg products
company based in Belgium. The second investment was a 50/50 joint venture with
the founding shareholders of Belovo forming The Lipid Company, a company
involved in the extraction of phospholipids from egg yolks for use in the field
of nutraceuticals.
In May 1999, the Company's Kohler Mix Specialties, Inc. subsidiary completed an
acquisition ofacquired
certain operating assets, a customer list and thea long-term lease, of a dairy mix
plant from H. P. Hood Inc. The Company has, with an option to purchase the building and land at
the lease's termination. The plant mainly produces ultra-high temperature
pasteurized dairy mixes for foodservice customers in the eastern United States.
The facility generated 1998 net sales of approximately $37 million.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE F - INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS, DAIRY PRODUCTS ACQUISITION AND SUBSEQUENT
EVENT, CONT.
In July 1999, the Company formed a Canadian joint venture, Trilogy Egg
Products, Inc., with two partners, Canadian Inovatech, Inc. and The Egg
Producers Co-op Ltd. Trilogy Egg Products, Inc. will sell value-added egg
products in Canada.
NOTE G - BUSINESS SEGMENTS
The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131,
DISCLOSURES ABOUT SEGMENTS OF AN ENTERPRISE AND RELATED INFORMATION.Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information. The
Company operates in four reportable segments - Egg Products, Refrigerated
Distribution, Dairy Products and Potato Products. Certain financial
information on the Company's operating segments is as follows (unaudited, in
thousands):
Egg Refrigerated Dairy Potato
Products Distribution Products Products Corporate Total
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QUARTER
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 1999:
External net sales $152,150 $59,122 $28,662 $13,444$150,488 $ 51,427 $42,091 $14,025 N/A $253,378$258,031
Intersegment sales 5,694 21 268 6073,794 24 310 591 N/A 6,5904,719
Operating profit (loss) 14,982 2,050 896 1,192 (2,033) 17,087
QUARTER19,712 2,534 2,057 1,367 (2,963) 22,707
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 1998:
External net sales $151,807 $53,025 $28,148 $12,609$144,373 $ 49,841 $36,719 $12,752 N/A $245,589$243,685
Intersegment sales 5,930 31 4554,456 43 480 479 N/A 6,8955,458
Operating profit (loss) 15,330 1,79419,463 1,763 2,108 457 (1,708) 22,083
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE
30, 1999:
External net sales $302,638 $110,549 $70,753 $27,469 N/A $511,409
Intersegment sales 9,488 45 578 1,198 N/A 11,309
Operating profit (loss) 34,694 4,584 2,953 2,559 (4,996) 39,794
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE
30, 1998:
External net sales $296,180 $102,866 $64,867 $25,361 N/A $489,274
Intersegment sales 10,386 74 935 958 N/A 12,353
Operating profit (loss) 34,793 3,557 3,190 1,082 625 (1,819) 17,012(3,527) 39,095
ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
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OF OPERATIONS
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THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 1999 VS THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 1998
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Readers are directed to Note G - Business Segments for data on the unaudited
financial results of the Company's four business segments for the three months
ended March 31,June 30, 1999 and 1998.
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THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 VS THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998, CONT.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, CONT.
Egg Products Division net sales for the 1999 period reflected unit sales
increases, particularly for value-added products, which more than offset
significant deflationary pricing impacts on certain products. Sales were
particularly strong for precooked frozen omelets, patties and curds. Egg
prices decreased approximately 5%12% compared to firstsecond quarter 1998 levels, as
reported by Urner Barry Publications - a widely quoted industry pricing
service. This decrease helped reduce the cost of purchased eggs, while also
reducing selling prices for certain egg products and shell eggs.
Approximately two-thirds of the Division's annual egg needs are purchased under
contracts, or in the spot market. While a portion of these eggs are secured
under fixed price contracts, a majority are priced according to the cost of
grain inputs or to egg market prices as reported by Urner Barry. Approximately
one-third of annual egg needs are sourced from internal flocks, where feed
costs typically represent roughly two-thirds of the cost of producing such
eggs. Feed costs were lower in the 1999 period, compared to the 1998 period,
due to lower prices for both corn and soybean meal. Decreased egg costs, for
both internally and externally procured eggs, in the 1999 period, compared to
the 1998 period, were more than offset by pricing weakness, creating margin
pressure for certain egg products.
The most effected
were egg products sold to industrial users such as bakeries and other food
processors.
Refrigerated Distribution Division net sales for the 1999 period reflected
strong unit sales increases, with cheese butter, and potato productsMexican items showing particular
strength. Sales growth resulted from a brand repositioning over the past two
years and a more recent consumer advertising campaign in selected markets,
along with new account activity and new product introductions. The volume
growth, along with a decline in product costs related to the national butterfat
market, resulted in margin expansion in the 1999 period.
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THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 VS THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1998, CONT.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, CONT.
The modestsignificant Dairy Products Division net sales increase for the 1999 period
reflected strong unit sales gains for core dairy mix and creamer products which
more than offsetand
the effectseffect of two months' of sales from a recall ofplant acquired during the quarter.
Sales were weak for certain cartoned specialty dairy products early in the period. Asas a result of
the product line having not fully recovered from a recall sales volumes for
cartoned products (approximately 15-20% of annual sales) for the main dairy
products facility were well below normal levels for the 1999 period. The recall
has effectively been completed and production and sales of cartoned products
from the main plant have resumed. However, to date, such production and sales
have not returned to pre-recall levels.in 1999's first
quarter. Divisional operating profit declined in the 1999 period as a result of
incremental operating expenses incurred post-recall and due to above average
labor and freight costs. Labor costs were high due, in part, to training costs
for newer production personnel and overtime incurred to meet orders in a timely
manner during the recall
period which were outside of the scope of insurance coverage.a strong demand period.
Potato Products Division net sales for the 1999 period reflected a strong unit
sales increase, particularly for foodservice mashed items. New account
activity, same-account sales growth and new product introductions all
contributed to the sales gain. The significantstrong operating profit increase in the
1999 period resulted primarily from the volume growth, as plant operations at
the main potato processing facility benefited from the increased production
throughput.
The decreaseincrease in gross profit margin of the Company for the period ended March
31,June
30, 1999, as compared to the results of the same period in 1998, reflected the
factors discussed above, particularly the weaknessstrength in the industrial segment of
the EggRefrigerated
Distribution and Potato Products Division.segments. It is management's strategy to
increase value-added product sales as a percent of total sales over time, while
decreasing commodity-sensitive products' contribution to consolidated sales.
These efforts historically have been beneficial to gross profit margins in most
periods. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased as a percent
of sales in the period ended March 31,June 30, 1999, as compared to the results of the
same period in 1998. Expenses increased due to amortization of the costs
associated with the
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, CONTINUED
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THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 VS THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998, CONT.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, CONT.
Company's information systems upgrade project, amortization of a non-compete
agreement related to a Dairy Products acquisition, and additional sales and
marketing efforts.
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 VS SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Readers are directed to Note G - Business Segments for data on the unaudited
financial results of the Company's four business segments for the six months
ended June 30, 1999 and 1998.
Egg Products Division net sales for the 1999 period reflected unit sales
increases, particularly for value-added products, which more than offset
significant deflationary pricing impacts on certain products. Sales were
particularly strong for precooked frozen omelets, patties and curds. Egg
prices decreased approximately 9% compared to first half 1998 levels, as
reported by Urner Barry Publications. This decrease helped reduce the cost of
purchased eggs, while also reducing selling prices for certain egg products and
shell eggs. Approximately two-thirds of the Division's annual egg needs are
purchased under contracts, or in the spot market. While a portion of these
eggs are secured under fixed price contracts, a majority are priced according
to the cost of grain inputs or to egg market prices as reported by Urner Barry.
Approximately one-third of annual egg needs are sourced from internal flocks,
where feed costs typically represent roughly two-thirds of the cost of
producing such eggs. Feed costs were lower in the 1999 period, compared to the
1998 period, due to lower prices for both corn and soybean meal. Decreased egg
costs, for both internally and externally procured eggs, in the 1999 period,
compared to the 1998 period, were more than offset by pricing weakness,
creating margin pressure for certain egg products.
Refrigerated Distribution Division net sales for the 1999 period reflected
strong unit sales increases, with cheese and Mexican items showing particular
strength. Sales growth resulted from a brand repositioning over the past two
years and a more recent consumer advertising campaign in selected markets,
along with new account activity and new product introductions. The volume
growth, along with a decline in product costs related to the national butterfat
market, resulted in margin expansion in the 1999 period.
The Dairy Products Division net sales increase for the 1999 period reflected
strong unit sales gains for core dairy mix and creamer products and the effect
of two months' of sales from a plant acquired during the first half of 1999.
Sales were weak for cartoned specialty dairy products as a result of a recall
of certain items in 1999's first quarter. Divisional operating profit declined
in the 1999 period as a result of incremental operating expenses incurred as a
result of the recall and due to above average labor and freight costs. Labor
costs were high due, in part, to training costs for newer production personnel
and overtime incurred to meet orders in a timely manner.
Potato Products Division net sales for the 1999 period reflected a strong unit
sales increase, particularly for foodservice mashed items. New account
activity, same-account sales growth and new product introductions all
contributed to the sales gain. The strong operating profit increase in the
1999 period resulted primarily from the volume growth, as plant operations at
the main potato processing facility benefited from the increased production
throughput.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, CONTINUED
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SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 VS SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998, CONT.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, CONT.
The increase in gross profit margin of the Company for the period ended June
30, 1999, as compared to the results of the same period in 1998, reflected the
factors discussed above, particularly the strength in the Refrigerated
Distribution and Potato Products segments. It is management's strategy to
increase value-added product sales as a percent of total sales over time, while
decreasing commodity-sensitive products' contribution to consolidated sales.
These efforts historically have been beneficial to gross profit margins in most
periods.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased as a percent of sales in
the period ended June 30, 1999, as compared to the results of the same period
in 1998. Expenses increased due to amortization of the costs associated with
the Company's information systems upgrade project, amortization of a
non-compete agreement related to a Dairy Products acquisition, and due to additional
sales and marketing efforts.
GENERAL
Certain of the Company's products are sensitive to changes in commodity prices.
The Company's Egg Products Division derived approximately 6%less than 5% of the Division's net
sales for the first threesix months of 1999 net sales from shell eggs, which are sensitive to
commodity price swings. Value-added extended shelf-life liquid egg products
lines and precooked egg products accounted for approximately 50% of the Egg
Products Division's net sales. The remainder of Egg Products Division sales is
derived from the sale of other egg products, which vary from being
commodity-sensitive to value-added. Gross profit from shell eggs is primarily
dependent upon the relationship between shell egg prices and the cost of feed,
both of which can fluctuate significantly. Shell egg pricing in the 1999
period was approximately 5%9% below 1998 levels as measured by a widely quoted
pricing service. Gross profit margins for extended shelf-life liquid eggs, egg
substitutes, and precooked egg products are less sensitive to commodity price
fluctuations than are other egg products or shell eggs.
The Company's Refrigerated Distribution Division derives approximately 70% of
its net sales from refrigerated products produced by others, thereby reducing
the effects of commodity price swings. The balance of refrigerated
distribution sales are from shell eggs, some of which are produced by the Egg
Products Division and are sold on a distribution, or non-commodity, basis by
the Refrigerated Distribution Division.
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The Dairy Products Division sells its products primarily on a cost-plus basis
and, therefore, the Division's earnings are not typically affected greatly by
raw ingredient price fluctuations, except over short time periods.
The Potato Products Division typically purchases 70%-90% of its raw potatoes
from contract producers under annual contracts. The remainder is purchased at
market prices to satisfy short-term production requirements or to take
advantage of market prices when they are lower than contracted prices.
Moderate variations in the purchase price of raw materials or the selling price
per pound of endfinished products can have a significant effect on Potato Products
Division operating results.
Inflation is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's
business. The Company generally has been able to offset the impact of
inflation through a combination of productivity gains and price increases.
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CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY
Acquisitions and capital expenditures have been, and will likely continue to
be, a significant capital requirement. The Company plans to continue to invest
in state-of-the-art production facilities to enhance its competitive position.
Historically, the Company has financed its growth principally from internally
generated funds, bank borrowings, issuance of senior debt and the sale of
Common Stock. The Company believes that these financing alternatives will
continue to meet its anticipated needs.
During the first half of 1999, period, the Company made two investments in Europe. The
first investment was a 25% interest in Belovo, S. A., a specialty egg products
company based in Belgium. The second investment was a 50/50 joint venture with
the founding shareholders of Belovo forming The Lipid Company, a company
involved in the extraction of phospholipids from egg yolks for use in the field
of nutraceuticals. The cash paid at the time of closing the transactions was
approximately $9.3 million, which was funded through the Company's bank line of
credit. The investments will expand the Company's leadership position in
global egg products processing.
Subsequent toAlso in the endfirst half of the 1999, period, the Company completed a previously
announced acquisition ofacquired certain operating assets
and the long-term lease of a dairy products plant in Connecticut (see Part II - Item 5).Connecticut. The cash
paid at time of closing was approximately $5.7 million, which was funded
through the Company's bank line of credit. This transaction will greatly expandexpanded
the Company's Dairy Products business in the eastern United States.
The Company invested $15,308,000$41,419,000 in capital expenditures during the threesix months
ended March 31,June 30, 1999. The Company plans to spend approximately $75,000,000 in
total capital expenditures in 1999, the majority of which is to expand
production capacity for value-added products.
The Company has an unsecured line of credit for $80,000,000 with its principal
banks. As of March 31,June 30, 1999, $44,400,000$70,900,000 was outstanding under this line of
credit.
In July 1998, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to
two million shares of Common Stock on the open market. Through March 31,June 30, 1999,
the Company had repurchased 1,488,0001,902,800 shares of Common Stock. The line of credit
may be used to finance additional repurchases.
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THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 VS THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1998, CONT.Stock for $43,005,000.
SEASONALITY
Consolidated quarterly operating results are affected by the seasonality of the
Company's net sales and operating profits. Specifically, shell egg prices
typically rise seasonally in the first and fourth quarters of the year due to
increased demand during holiday periods. Generally, refrigerated distribution
operations experience higher net sales and operating profits in the fourth
quarter, coinciding with incremental consumer demand during the holiday season.
Net sales and operating profits from dairy operations typically are
significantly higher in the second and third quarters due to increased
consumption of ice milk and ice cream products during the summer months.
Operating profits from potato products are less seasonal, but tend to be higher
in the second half of the year coinciding with the potato harvest.
YEAR 2000
The Company's Year 2000 initiative is separated into several projects: legacy
systems, personal computer components, wide area network components, local area
network components, and non-computer components. The approach for each of
these projects includes an inventory of possible Year 2000
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YEAR 2000, CONT.
components, an assessment of Year 2000 compliance of each component, and
identification and execution of corrective actions for items that fail the
assessment phase.
In 1995, the Company undertook implementation of the SAP Enterprise Resource
Planning system as a means to present a single interface with customers and to
have better information available for management to make more effective
decisions. The SAP system encompasses all significant processes and has been
certified Year 2000 compliant by an outside party. This project addresses and
replaces a majorityThe SAP system will be
implemented for three of the Company's legacy systems and is scheduled for
completion beforefive operating companies prior to the end of 1999, except for the Refrigerated Distribution
Division. That division's1999.
The legacy systems of the remaining two operating companies are currently being addressed and are
expected to becertified as
Year 2000 compliant by September 1999.compliant. Beyond the SAP project, several non-critical legacy
systems are being addressed throughout 1999. The costs to modify and test any
remaining legacy systems, if necessary, would not be material to the
consolidated financial position, liquidity or results of operations of the
Company.
The Company completed corrective actions for all personal computer hardware in
late 1998. An evaluation and any needed remediation of personal computer
software is expected to be completed by JulySeptember 1999. The remaining
information technology systems for wide area networking and local area
networking are currently being assessed for Year 2000 compliance, with
corrective action to be completed by JuneSeptember 1999. The Company's overall
business risk from these systems is not significant.
The Company's non-computer components are now beinghave been assessed for Year 2000
compliance. The assessment of these systems will bewas completed by springin May 1999. Any
corrective actions are expected to be completed by September 1999.
The Year 2000 projects also include an evaluation of critical vendors,
suppliers, brokers and customers relative to their Year 2000 readiness. Electronic data
communications with customers will be tested.
Information is being solicited from these important business partners and will
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THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 VS THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1998, CONT.
YEAR 2000, CONT.Electronic data communications with customers
have been tested.
Based upon the assessment completed at this time, the Company does not
anticipate any significant Year 2000 issues. All Year 2000 projects are
generally proceeding according to management's expectations. However, if there
are significant delays in their completion, or if major suppliers or customers
experience Year 2000 issues with their systems, such issues could adversely
affect the operations of the Company. After assessing the information received
from customers and suppliersits business partners and evaluating the status of the Year 2000 projects,
the Company will develop an appropriate contingency plan, as required. It is
anticipated that this plan will be developed by Septemberduring the fourth quarter of 1999.
Achieving Year 2000 compliance for the Company will largely be a by-product of
the SAP system installation. The costs of achieving Year 2000 compliance for
software not affected by the SAP system, computer components, and non-computer
components is estimated to be less than $3,000,000, of which approximately
$2,300,000$2,500,000 has already been incurred and expensed through March 31,June 30, 1999.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain items in this Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements, which are made
in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, CONT.
statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including the
possibility that capital projects and the Year 2000 initiative may not be
completed as rapidly as management expects. Additional risks and uncertainties
include variances in the demand for the Company's products due to consumer
developments and industry developments, as well as variances in the costs to
produce such products, including normal volatility in egg and feed costs. The
Company's actual financial results could differ materially from the results
estimated by, forecasted by, or implied by the Company in such forward-looking
statements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
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There were no material changes in the Company's market risk during the threesix
month period ended March 31,June 30, 1999.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 5. Other Information
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On May 3,4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The 1999 the Company announced it had completed the acquisitionAnnual Meeting of certain
operating assets, customer list and the long-term lease of a dairy mix plant
from H. P. Hood Inc. The Newington, CT facility is now controlled by the
Company's Kohler Mix Specialties, Inc. subsidiary. The Company has an option to
purchase the building and land at the lease's termination. The cash paid at
closing was approximately $5.7 million. The plant mainly produces ultra-high
temperature pasteurized dairy mixes for foodservice customers in the eastern
United States.
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
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(a) Exhibits
10.68* Resolution adopted by the Board of Directors on April 29, 1999,
amending the Severance Plan for Eligible EmployeesShareholders of Michael Foods, Inc. was held on
April 29, 1999. The items voted upon and Subsidiariesthe results of the vote follow:
1. The election of eleven persons to serve as directors until the next
annual election and extending its termination date for one
additional year.
10.69*until their successors are duly elected and qualified:
For Withhold Authority
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Maureen B. Bellantoni 15,390,929 39,909
Richard A. Coonrod 15,393,280 37,558
Daniel P. Dillon 15,393,460 37,378
Jerome J. Jenko 15,392,335 38,503
Arvid C. Knudtson 15,383,486 47,352
Joseph D. Marshburn 15,387,405 43,433
Jeffrey J. Michael 15,390,410 40,428
Margaret D. Moore 15,391,454 39,384
Gregg A. Ostrander 15,392,360 38,478
Arthur J. Papetti 15,393,990 36,848
Stephen T. Papetti 15,393,990 36,848
2. Proposal to ratify an amendment to the 1997 Stock Incentive Plan of
Michael Foods, Inc. and Affiliated CompaniesCompanies:
For Against Abstain
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14,063,827 1,323,290 43,721
3. Proposal to ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as Amended Effective April 29, 1999.independent
auditors for 1999:
For Against Abstain
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15,371,790 47,645 11,403
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
* Management Contract or Compensation Plan Arrangement
(b) Reports(a) There were no reports on Form 8-K The Company filed a Form 8-K on February 25, 1999 disclosing a voluntary recall
of certain cartoned dairy products by its Kohler Mix Specialties, Inc.
subsidiary.during the quarter ended June 30,
1999.
Signatures
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
MICHAEL FOODS, INC.
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(Registrant)
Date: March 14,August 16, 1999 By: /s/ Gregg A. Ostrander
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Gregg A. Ostrander
(President and Chief Executive Officer)
Date: March 14,August 16, 1999 By: /s/ John D. Reedy
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John D. Reedy
(Vice President - Finance, Treasurer,
Chief Financial Officer and Principal
Accounting Officer)
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