UNITED STATES

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

X         Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the period ended December 30, 2017March 27, 2021

or

 

☐         Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Commission File Number:         0-14616

 

J & J&J SNACK FOODS CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

New Jersey

22-1935537

(State or other jurisdiction of

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

Identification No.)

                                                     

6000 Central Highway, Pennsauken, NJNew Jersey 08109

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Telephone (856) 665-9533

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, no par valueJJSFThe NASDAQ Global Select Market

                             

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.

☒         Yes☐          No

                                          X     Yes                              No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

               X     Yes                              No

☒         Yes☐          No

                          

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large acceleratedAccelerated filer

(X)  

Accelerated filer

(  )

    

Non-accelerated filer

(  )

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company

(  )

Emerging growth company

(  )

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

                    Yes                         X     No

☐          Yes☒         No

                                            

As January 25, 2018At April 23, 2021 there were 18,678,47319,035,968 shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock outstanding.

 


 

INDEX

 

Page
Number
Part I.   Financial Information
  

Page

Number

Part I.

Financial Information

Item l.

Consolidated Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets December 30, 2017March 27,2021 (unaudited) and September 30, 2017

26, 2020

3

Consolidated Statements of Earnings (unaudited) – Three and six months ended December 30, 2017Ended March 27, 2021 and December 24, 2016

March 28, 2020

4

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) – Three Monthsand six months Ended December 30, 2017March 27, 2021 and December 24, 2016

March 28, 2020

5

Consolidated Statements of Changes In Stockholders’  Equity (unaudited) – Three and six months Ended March 27, 2021 and March 28, 2020

6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) – Three Six Months Ended December 30, 2017March 27, 2021 and December 24, 2016

March 28, 2020 

6

7
  

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

7

8

Item 2.

Management’s  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

19

26

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

23

30

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

23

30

Part II.

Other Information

Item 6. 

Exhibits 

Exhibits

24

31

 


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J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

 

December 30,

  

September 30,

  

March 27,

    
 

2017

  

2017

  

2021

 

September 26,

 
 

(unaudited)

      

(unaudited)

  

2020

 

Assets

            

Current assets

         

Cash and cash equivalents

 $81,089  $90,962  $238,386  $195,809 

Marketable securities held to maturity

  49,445   59,113  21,379  51,151 

Accounts receivable, net

  109,709   124,553  137,683  126,587 

Inventories

  113,049   103,268  115,590  108,923 

Prepaid expenses and other

  3,800   3,936   17,231   17,087 

Total current assets

  357,092   381,832  530,269  499,557 
         

Property, plant and equipment, at cost

         

Land

  2,494   2,482  2,494  2,494 

Buildings

  26,582   26,741  26,582  26,582 

Plant machinery and equipment

  258,738   257,172  337,763  330,168 

Marketing equipment

  277,236   278,860  248,461  250,914 

Transportation equipment

  8,438   8,449  9,942  9,966 

Office equipment

  25,574   25,302  34,186  33,878 

Improvements

  37,999   38,003  44,797  43,264 

Construction in progress

  21,997   16,880   23,484   19,995 

Total Property, plant and equipment, at cost

  659,058   653,889  727,709  717,261 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

  429,217   426,308   472,012   455,645 

Property, plant and equipment, net

  229,841   227,581  255,697  261,616 
         

Other assets

         

Goodwill

  102,511   102,511  121,833  121,833 

Other intangible assets, net

  60,453   61,272  80,305  81,622 

Marketable securities held to maturity

  82,066   60,908  7,580  16,927 

Marketable securities available for sale

  30,150   30,260  12,518  13,976 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 53,994  58,110 

Other

  2,904   2,864   2,719   2,912 

Total other assets

  278,084   257,815   278,949   295,380 

Total Assets

 $865,017  $867,228  $1,064,915  $1,056,553 
         

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

            

Current Liabilities

         

Current obligations under capital leases

 $339  $340 

Current finance lease liabilities

 $288  $349 

Accounts payable

  68,033   72,729  83,460  73,135 

Accrued insurance liability

  11,215   10,558  14,136  13,039 

Accrued liabilities

  10,491   7,753  7,272  7,420 

Current operating lease liabilities

 12,978  13,173 

Accrued compensation expense

  11,764   19,826  14,120  16,134 

Dividends payable

  8,400   7,838   10,943   10,876 

Total current liabilities

  110,242   119,044  143,197  134,126 
         

Long-term obligations under capital leases

  815   904 

Noncurrent finance lease liabilities

 256  368 

Noncurrent operating lease liabilities

 43,609  47,688 

Deferred income taxes

  44,462   62,705  64,449  64,413 

Other long-term liabilities

  2,117   2,253  404  460 
         

Stockholders' Equity

            

Preferred stock, $1 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; none issued

  -   - 

Common stock, no par value; authorized, 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 18,668,000 and 18,663,000 respectively

  18,589   17,382 

Preferred stock, $1 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; none issued

 0  0 

Common stock, no par value; authorized, 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 19,034,000 and 18,915,000 respectively

 65,026  49,268 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

  (12,872)  (8,875) (13,839) (15,587)

Retained Earnings

  701,664   673,815   761,813   775,817 

Total stockholders' equity

  707,381   682,322   813,000   809,498 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

 $865,017  $867,228  $1,064,915  $1,056,553 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 


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 J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Unaudited)

 (in thousands, except per share amounts)

  

Three months ended

  

Six months ended

 
  

March 27,

  

March 28,

  

March 27,

  

March 28,

 
  

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 
                 

Net Sales

 $256,178  $272,042  $497,175  $554,939 
                 

Cost of goods sold

  195,282   202,599   386,154   407,635 

Gross Profit

  60,896   69,443   111,021   147,304 
                 

Operating expenses

                

Marketing

  19,192   23,848   36,493   46,580 

Distribution

  25,443   24,834   48,332   48,376 

Administrative

  9,216   10,174   18,656   19,792 

Other general (income) expense

  (185)  (395)  (268)  (129)

Total Operating Expenses

  53,666   58,461   103,213   114,619 
                 

Operating Income

  7,230   10,982   7,808   32,685 
                 

Other (expense)income

                

Investment(loss)income

  579   (413)  1,949   1,373 

Interest (expense) & other

  4   (27)  (11)  (53)
                 

Earnings before income taxes

  7,813   10,542   9,746   34,005 
                 

Income taxes

  1,752   3,233   1,907   9,637 
                 

NET EARNINGS

 $6,061  $7,309  $7,839  $24,368 
                 

Earnings per diluted share

 $0.32  $0.38  $0.41  $1.28 
                 

Weighted average number of diluted shares

  19,130   19,014   19,081   19,079 
                 

Earnings per basic share

 $0.32  $0.39  $0.41  $1.29 
                 

Weighted average number of basic shares

  19,006   18,921   18,971   18,910 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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J&J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

  

Three months ended

  

Six months ended

 
  

March 27,

  

March 28,

  

March 27,

  

March 28,

 
  

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 
                 

Net Earnings

 $6,061  $7,309  $7,839  $24,368 
                 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

  (531)  (3,921)  1,748   (3,111)

Total Other Comprehensive (Loss) income , net of tax

  (531)  (3,921)  1,748   (3,111)
                 

Comprehensive Income

 $5,530  $3,388  $9,587  $21,257 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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 J & J Snack Foods Corp. and Subsidiaries

 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 (in thousands)

          

Accumulated

         
          

Other

         
  

Common Stock

  

Comprehensive

  

Retained

     
  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Loss

  

Earnings

  

Total

 
                     

Balance as September 26, 2020

  18,915  $49,268  $(15,587) $775,817  $809,498 

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options

  41   4,390   0   0   4,390 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

  -   0   2,279   0   2,279 

Dividends declared

  -   0   0   (10,900)  (10,900)

Share-based compensation

  -   1,244   0   0   1,244 

Net earnings

  -   0   0   1,778   1,778 
                     

Balance at December 26, 2020

  18,956  $54,902  $(13,308) $766,695  $808,289 

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options

  72   8,384   0   0   8,384 

Issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase plan

  6   714   0   0   714 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

  -   0   (531)  0   (531)

Dividends declared

  -   0   0   (10,943)  (10,943)

Share-based compensation

  -   1,026   0   0   1,026 

Net earnings

  -   0   0   6,061   6,061 
                     

Balance at March 27, 2021

  19,034  $65,026  $(13,839) $761,813  $813,000 

          

Accumulated

         
          

Other

         
  

Common Stock

  

Comprehensive

  

Retained

     
  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Loss

  

Earnings

  

Total

 
                     

Balance at September 28, 2019

  18,895  $45,744  $(12,988) $800,995  $833,751 

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options

  5   468   0   0   468 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

  -   0   810   0   810 

Dividends declared

  -   0   0   (10,867)  (10,867)

Share-based compensation

  -   1,299   0   0   1,299 

Net earnings

  -   0   0   17,059   17,059 
                     

Balance at December 28, 2019

  18,900  $47,511  $(12,178) $807,187  $842,520 

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options

  47   5,049   0   0   5,049 

Issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase plan

  6   783   0   0   783 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

  -   0   (3,921)  0   (3,921)

Issuance of common stock under deferred stock plan

  1   90   0   0   90 

Dividends declared

  -   0   0   (10,878)  (10,878)

Share-based compensation

  -   1,088   0   0   1,088 

Repurchase of common stock

  (66)  (8,972)  0   0   (8,972)

Net earnings

  -   0   0   7,309   7,309 
                     

Balance at March 28, 2020

  18,888  $45,549  $(16,099) $803,618  $833,068 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGSCASH FLOWS

(Unaudited) (in thousands)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

  

Three months ended

 
  

December 30,

  

December 24,

 
  

2017

  

2016

 
         

Net Sales

 $265,210  $225,570 
         

Cost of goods sold(1)

  191,931   159,675 

Gross Profit

  73,279   65,895 
         

Operating expenses

        

Marketing (2)

  21,576   20,335 

Distribution (3)

  21,159   18,164 

Administrative (4)

  9,356   8,098 

Other general income

  (40)  (29)

Total Operating Expenses

  52,051   46,568 
         

Operating Income

  21,228   19,327 
         

Other income (expense)

        

Investment income

  1,489   1,227 

Interest expense & other

  509   (26)
         

Earnings before income taxes

  23,226   20,528 
         

Income tax (benefit) expense

  (13,023)  6,988 
         

NET EARNINGS

 $36,249  $13,540 
         

Earnings per diluted share

 $1.93  $0.72 
         

Weighted average number of diluted shares

  18,778   18,787 
         

Earnings per basic share

 $1.94  $0.72 
         

Weighted average number of basic shares

  18,666   18,686 
  

Six Months Ended

 
  

March 27,

  

March 28,

 
  

2021

  

2020

 

Operating activities:

        

Net earnings

 $7,839  $24,368 

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:

        

Depreciation of fixed assets

  24,253   24,810 

Amortization of intangibles and deferred costs

  1,457   1,677 

Share-based compensation

  2,270   2,432 

Deferred income taxes

  (4)  (298)

(Gain) loss on marketable securities

  (768)  2,070 

Other

  (163)  (286)

Changes in assets and liabilities net of effects from purchase of companies

        

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

  (10,884)  6,343 

Increase in inventories

  (6,432)  (11,328)

Increase in prepaid expenses

  (118)  (1,598)

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  9,331   (5,920)

Net cash provided by operating activities

  26,781   42,270 

Investing activities:

        

Payments for purchases of companies, net of cash acquired

  0   (57,197)

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

  (18,829)  (36,985)

Purchases of marketable securities

  0   (6,103)

Proceeds from redemption and sales of marketable securities

  41,337   30,938 

Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment

  1,262   1,853 

Other

  18   (63)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

  23,788   (67,557)

Financing activities:

        

Payments to repurchase common stock

  0   (8,972)

Proceeds from issuance of stock

  13,582   6,300 

Payments on capitalized lease obligations

  (173)  (168)

Payment of cash dividend

  (21,776)  (20,314)

Net cash used in financing activities

  (8,367)  (23,154)

Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents

  375   (985)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

  42,577   (49,426)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  195,809   192,395 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $238,386  $142,969 

 

(1) Includes share-based compensation expense of $218 and $182 for the three months ended December 30, 2017 and December 24, 2016, respectively.

(2) Includes share-based compensation expense of $339 and $261 for the three months ended December 30, 2017 and December 24, 2016, respectively.

(3) Includes share-based compensation expense of $19 and $18 for the three months ended December 30, 2017 and December 24, 2016, respectively.

(4) Includes share-based compensation expense of $377 and $286 for the three months ended December 30, 2017 and December 24, 2016, respectively.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 


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J&J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

  

Three months ended

 
  

December 30,

  

December 24,

 
  

2017

  

2016

 
         

Net Earnings

 $36,249  $13,540 
         

Foreign currency translation adjustments

  (3,887)  (1,104)

Unrealized holding loss on marketable securities

  (110)  (103)
         

Total Other Comprehensive Loss

  (3,997)  (1,207)
         

Comprehensive Income

 $32,252  $12,333 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.



J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited) (in thousands)

  

Three months ended

 
  

December 30,

  

December 24,

 
  

2017

  

2016

 

Operating activities:

        

Net earnings

 $36,249  $13,540 

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:

        

Depreciation of fixed assets

  11,152   8,728 

Amortization of intangibles and deferred costs

  834   1,183 

Share-based compensation

  953   748 

Deferred income taxes

  (18,265)  (74)

Loss on sale of marketable securities

  (8)  - 

Other

  (317)  222 

Changes in assets and liabilities net of effects from purchase of companies

        

Decrease in accounts receivable

  14,547   5,849 

Increase in inventories

  (9,933)  (6,727)

Decrease in prepaid expenses

  111   5,747 

Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  (9,216)  (2,816)

Net cash provided by operating activities

  26,107   26,400 

Investing activities:

        

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

  (14,623)  (11,399)

Purchases of marketable securities

  (30,865)  (8,550)

Proceeds from redemption and sales of marketable securities

  19,096   475 

Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment

  1,046   645 

Other

  27   (20)

Net cash used in investing activities

  (25,319)  (18,849)

Financing activities:

        

Payments to repurchase common stock

  -   - 

Proceeds from issuance of stock

  253   980 

Payments on capitalized lease obligations

  (90)  (90)

Payment of cash dividend

  (7,838)  (7,280)

Net cash used in financing activities

  (7,675)  (6,390)

Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents

  (2,986)  (847)

Net (decrease)increase in cash and cash equivalents

  (9,873)  314 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  90,962   140,652 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $81,089  $140,966 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.


 

J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

Note 1

The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q10-Q and Rule 10-0110-01 of Regulation S-X.S-X. They do not include all information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. However, except as disclosed herein, there has been no material change in the information disclosed in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K10-K for the year ended September 30, 2017.26, 2020.

 

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position and the results of operations and cash flows.

The results of operations for the three and six months ended March 27, 2021 and March 28, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. Sales of our frozen beverages and frozen juice bars and ices are generally higher in the third and fourth quarters due to warmer weather. Also, approximately 2/3 of our sales are to venues and locations that have shut down or sharply curtailed their foodservice operations as a result of COVID-19 resulting in a negative impact on our business. Capacity at the venues started to improve towards the end of the second quarter, but the extent of future impacts on our business from COVID-19 is dependent on developments to control the virus which is still uncertain at this point in time.

While we believe that the disclosures presented are adequate to make the information not misleading, we suggest that these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 26, 2020.

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Note 2

 

The results of operations for the three months ended December 30, 2017 and December 24, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. Sales of our frozen beverages and frozen juice bars and ices are generally higher in the third and fourth quarters due to warmer weather.

While we believe that the disclosures presented are adequate to make the information not misleading, it is suggested that these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017.Revenue Recognition

 

Note 2

WeWhen Performance Obligations Are Satisfied

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit of account for revenue recognition. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied.

The singular performance obligation of our customer contracts for product and machine sales is determined by each individual purchase order and the respective products ordered, with revenue being recognized at a point-in-time when the obligation under the terms of the agreement is satisfied and product control is transferred to our customer. Specifically, control transfers to our customers when the product is delivered to, installed, or picked up by our customers based upon applicable shipping terms, as our customers can direct the use and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the product at this point in time. The performance obligations in our customer contracts for product are generally satisfied within 30 days.

The singular performance obligation of our customer contracts for time and material repair and maintenance equipment service is the performance of the repair and maintenance with revenue being recognized at a point-in-time when the repair and maintenance is completed.

The singular performance obligation of our customer repair and maintenance equipment service contracts is the performance of the repair and maintenance with revenue being recognized over the time the service is expected to be performed. Our customers are billed for service contracts in advance of performance and therefore we have contract liabilities on our balance sheet.

Significant Payment Terms

In general, within our customer contracts, the purchase order identifies the product, quantity, price, pick-up allowances, payment terms and final delivery terms. Although some payment terms may be more extended, presently the majority of our payment terms are 30 days. As a result, we have used the available practical expedient and, consequently, do not adjust our revenues for the effects of a significant financing component.

Shipping

All amounts billed to customers related to shipping and handling are classified as revenues; therefore, we recognize revenue from ourfor shipping and handling fees at the time the products are shipped or when services are performed. The cost of shipping products to the customer is recognized at the time the products are shipped to the customer and our policy is to classify them as Distribution expenses.

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Variable Consideration

In addition to fixed contract consideration, our contracts include some form of variable consideration, including sales discounts, trade promotions and certain other sales and consumer incentives, including rebates and coupon redemptions. In general, variable consideration is treated as a reduction in revenue when the related revenue is recognized. Depending on the specific type of variable consideration, we use the most likely amount method to determine the variable consideration. We believe there will be no significant changes to our estimates of variable consideration when any related uncertainties are resolved with our customers. RepairWe review and maintenance equipment service revenue isupdate our estimates and related accruals of variable consideration each period based on historical experience. Our recorded when it is performed provided the customer terms are that the customer is to be charged on a time and material basis or on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract when the customer has signed a service contract. Revenue is recognized only where persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, our price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. We record offsets to revenueliability for allowances, end-user pricing adjustments and trade spending coupon redemption costs was $16,035,000 at March 27, 2021 and returned product. Customers generally do not have the right to return product unless it is damaged or defective. $14,345,000 at September 26, 2020.

Warranties & Returns

We provide an allowance for doubtful receivables after taking into consideration historical experienceall customers with a standard or assurance type warranty. Either stated or implied, we provide assurance the related products will comply with all agreed-upon specifications and other factors. The allowancewarranties provided under the law. No services beyond an assurance warranty are provided to our customers.

We do not grant a general right of return. However, customers may return defective or non-conforming products. Customer remedies may include either a cash refund or an exchange of the product. We do not estimate a right of return and related refund liability as returns of our products are rare.

Contract Balances

Our customers are billed for doubtful receivables was $458,000service contracts in advance of performance and $359,000 at December 30, 2017 and September 30, 2017, respectively.therefore we have contract liabilities on our balance sheet as follows:

  

(in thousands)

 
  

Three months ended

  

Six months ended

 
  

March 27,

  

March 28,

  

March 27,

  

March 28,

 
  

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Beginning Balance

 $1,716  $1,094  $1,327  $1,334 

Additions to contract liability

 $1,201   1,474   2,945   2,749 

Amounts recognized as revenue

 $(1,827)  (1,333)  (3,182)  (2,848)
Ending Balance $1,090  $1,235  $1,090  $1,235 

 


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Disaggregation of Revenue

See Note 9 for disaggregation of our net sales by class of similar product and type of customer.

 

Allowance for Doubtful Receivables

We provide an allowance for doubtful receivables after taking into consideration historical experience and other factors. On September 27, 2020, the Company adopted guidance issued by the FASB in ASU 2016-13,Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which requires companies to recognize an allowance that reflects a current estimate of credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the asset. Adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. The Company continuously monitors collections and payments from its customers and maintains a provision for estimated credit losses. The allowance for doubtful accounts considers a number of factors including the age of receivable balances, the history of losses, expectations of future credit losses and the customers’ ability to pay off obligations. The allowance for doubtful receivables was $1,381,000 and $1,388,000 on March 27, 2021 and September 26, 2020, respectively.

Note 3

Depreciation of equipment and buildings is provided for by the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives. Amortization of improvements is provided for by the straight-line method over the term of the lease or the assets’ estimated useful lives, whichever is shorter. Licenses and rights, customer relationships and non-compete agreements arising from acquisitions are amortized by the straight-line method over periods ranging from 32 to 20 years. Depreciation expense was $11,152,000$11,984,000 and $8,728,000$12,923,000 for the three months ended December 30, 2017 March 27, 2021 and December 24, 2016, March 28, 2020, respectively and $24,253,000 and $24,810,000 for the six months ended March 27, 2021 and March 28, 2020, respectively.

 

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Note 4

Basic earnings per common share (EPS) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS takes into consideration the potential dilution that could occur if securities (stock options) or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised and converted into common stock. Our calculation of EPS is as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended December 30, 2017

  

Three Months Ended March 27, 2021

 
 

Income

  

Shares

  

Per Share

  

Income

 

Shares

 

Per Share

 
 

(Numerator)

  

(Denominator)

  

Amount

  

(Numerator)

 

(Denominator)

 

Amount

 
             
 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

  

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Basic EPS

                  

Net Earnings available to common stockholders

 $36,249   18,666  $1.94  $6,061  19,006  $0.32 
             

Effect of Dilutive Securities

                  

Options

  -   112   (0.01)  0   124   0 
             

Diluted EPS

                  

Net Earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions

 $36,249   18,778  $1.93  $6,061   19,130  $0.32 

 

1,000163,072 anti-dilutive shares have been excluded in the computation  of EPS for the three months ended December 30, 2017.March 27, 2021

  

Six Months Ended March 27, 2021

 
  

Income

  

Shares

  

Per Share

 
  

(Numerator)

  

(Denominator)

  

Amount

 
             
  

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Basic EPS

            

Net Earnings available to common stockholders

 $7,839   18,971  $0.41 
             

Effect of Dilutive Securities

            

Options

  0   110   0 
             

Diluted EPS

            

Net Earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions

 $7,839   19,081  $0.41 

184,672 anti-dilutive shares have been excluded in the computation of EPS for the six months ended March 27, 2021

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Three Months Ended March 28, 2020

 
  

Income

  

Shares

  

Per Share

 
  

(Numerator)

  

(Denominator)

  

Amount

 
             
  

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Basic EPS

            

Net Earnings available to common stockholders

 $7,309   18,921  $0.39 
             

Effect of Dilutive Securities

            

Options

  0   93   (0.01)
             

Diluted EPS

            

Net Earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions

 $7,309   19,014  $0.38 

180,258 anti-dilutive shares have been excluded in the computation of EPS for the three months ended March 28, 2020

  

Six Months Ended March 28, 2020

 
  

Income

  

Shares

  

Per Share

 
  

(Numerator)

  

(Denominator)

  

Amount

 
             
  

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Basic EPS

            

Net Earnings available to common stockholders

 $24,368   18,910  $1.29 
             

Effect of Dilutive Securities

            

Options

  0   169   (0.01)
             

Diluted EPS

            

Net Earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions

 $24,368   19,079  $1.28 

180,258 anti-dilutive shares have been excluded in the computation  of EPS for the six months ended March 28, 2020

 

 

  

Three Months Ended December 24, 2016

 
  

Income

  

Shares

  

Per Share

 
  

(Numerator)

  

(Denominator)

  

Amount

 
             
  

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Basic EPS

            

Net Earnings available to common stockholders

 $13,540   18,686  $0.72 
             

Effect of Dilutive Securities

            

Options

  -   101   - 
             

Diluted EPS

            

Net Earnings available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions

 $13,540   18,787  $0.72 


Note 5

At December 30, 2017, March 27, 2021, the Company has three stock-based employee compensation plans. Share-based compensation expense (benefit) was recognized as follows:

 

 

Three months ended

 
 

December 30,

  

December 24,

 
 

2017

  

2016

  

Three months ended

 

Six months ended

 
 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

  

March 27,

 

March 28,

 

March 27,

 

March 28,

 
         

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 
         

Stock Options

 $615  $(211) $447  $412  $993  $1,377 

Stock purchase plan

  200   174  64  69  342  271 

Stock issued to an outside director

 22  33  22  33 

Restricted stock issued to an employee

  1   1   47   0   47   0 

Total share-based compensation

 $816  $(36) $580  $514  $1,404  $1,681 
         

The above compensation is net of tax benefits

 $137  $783  $446  $620  $866  $751 

 

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes options-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used for grants in fiscal 2018 first three months: expected volatility of 16.8%; risk-free interest rate of 2.1%; dividend rate of 1.2% and expected lives of 5 years.

During the fiscal year 2018 three month period, the Company granted 1,500 stock options. The weighted-average grant date fair value of these options was $23.14.

During the fiscal year 2017 three month period, the Company granted 300 stock options. The weighted-average grant date fair value of these options was $15.15.

Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the price of our common shares over the past 50 months for 5 year options and 10 years for 10 year options. We use historical information to estimate expected life and forfeitures within the valuation model. The expected term of awards represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate for periods within the expected life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. Compensation cost is recognized using a straight-line method over the vesting or service period and is net of estimated forfeitures.

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The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes options-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used for grants in fiscal 2021six months: expected volatility of 25.8%; risk-free interest rate of 0.5%; dividend rate of 1.5% and expected lives of 51 months.

 

During the fiscal year 2021six-month period, the Company granted 300 stock options. The weighted-average grant date fair value of these options was $29.54.

During the fiscal year 2020six-month period, the Company granted 1,300 stock options. The weighted-average grant date fair value of these options was $24.67.

Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the price of our common shares over the past 51 months for 5-year options and 10 years for 10-year options. We use historical information to estimate expected life and forfeitures within the valuation model. The expected term of awards represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate for periods within the expected life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. Compensation cost is recognized using a straight-line method over the vesting or service period and is net of estimated forfeitures.

Note 6

We account for our income taxes under the liability method. Under the liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities as measured by the enacted tax rates that will be in effect when these differences reverse. Deferred tax expense is the result of changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities as measured by the enacted tax rates that will be in effect when these differences reverse.  Deferred tax expense is the result of changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities.

Additionally, we recognize a liability for income taxes and associated penalties and interest for tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return which are more likely than not to be overturned by taxing authorities (“uncertain tax positions”). We have not recognized a tax benefit in our financial statements for these uncertain tax positions.

The total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is $343,000 and $360,000 on March 27, 2021 and September 26, 2020, respectively, all of which would impact our effective tax rate over time, if recognized. We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a part of the provision for income taxes. As of March 27, 2021, and September 26, 2020, the Company has $267,000 of accrued interest and penalties.

 


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In addition to our federal tax return and tax returns for Mexico and Canada, we file tax returns in all states that have a corporate income tax with virtually all open for examination for three to four years.

 

Additionally, we recognize a liability for income taxes and associated penalties and interest for tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return which are more likely than not to be overturned by taxing authorities (“uncertain tax positions”)

Our effective tax rate for the six months ended March 27, 2021 was 20%, primarily due to a $866,000 tax benefit related to share-based compensation. Our effective tax rate for the six months ended March 28, 2020 was 28%.  We have not recognized a tax benefit in our financial statements for these uncertain tax positions.  

The total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is $379,000 and $374,000 on December 30, 2017 and September 30, 2017, respectively, all of which would impact our effective tax rate over time, if recognized. We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a part of the provision for income taxes. As of December 30, 2017 and September 30, 2017, respectively, the Company has $244,000 and $239,000 of accrued interest and penalties.


In addition to our federal tax return and tax returns for Mexico and Canada, we file tax returns in all states that have a corporate income tax with virtually all open for examination for three to four years.

Net earnings for the current year quarter benefited from a $20.9 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, gain on the remeasurement of deferred tax liabilities and a $2.0 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, reduction in income taxes related primarily to the lower corporate tax rate enacted under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December 2017. Net earnings were impacted by a $1.2 million, or $.06 per diluted share, provision for the one time repatriation tax required under the new tax law. Excluding the deferred tax gain and the one time repatriation tax, our effective tax rate decreased to 28.6% from 34.0% in the prior year quarter reflecting the reduction in the federal statutory rate to 21% from 35% for the remaining three quarters of fiscal 2018. The gain on the remeasurement of deferred tax liabilities and the one time repatriation tax are preliminary estimates.

On December 22, 2017, the SEC issued guidance under Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, Income Tax Accounting Implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“SAB 118”) directing taxpayers to consider the impact of the U.S. legislation as “provisional” when it does not have the necessary information available, prepared or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete its accounting for the change in tax law. In accordance with SAB 118, the estimated income tax net benefit of $21.7 million represents our best estimate based on interpretation of the U.S. legislation as we are still accumulating data to finalize the underlying calculations, or in certain cases, the U.S. Treasury is expected to issue further guidance on the application of certain provisions of the U.S. legislation. In accordance with SAB 118, the additional estimated income tax net benefit of $21.7 million is considered provisional and will be finalized before December 22, 2018.

 


Note 7

In May 2014 and in subsequent updates, June 2016, the FASB issued guidanceASU 2016-13,Measurement of Credit Losses on revenue recognitionFinancial Instruments, which requires that wechanges the impairment model used to measure credit losses for most financial assets. We are required to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amountallowance that reflects the consideration which we expectCompany’s current estimate of credit losses expected to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. We have performed a reviewincurred over the life of the requirements of the new revenue standardfinancial asset, including trade receivables and areheld-to-maturity debt securities.

The Company adopted this guidance in the processfirst quarter of reviewing customer contracts and applying the five-step model of this new guidance to each contract category we have identified and will compare the results to our current accounting practices. We plan to adopt this guidance on the first day of our fiscal 2019 year. We will applyFiscal 2021 using the modified retrospective transition method, which would result in an adjustment to retained earnings formethod. The adoption of ASU 2016-13 did not have a material impact on the cumulative effect, if any, of applying the standard to contracts in process asCompany’s consolidated financial statements.

Note 8

Inventories consist of the adoption date. Under this method, we would not restate the prior financial statements presented. Therefore, this guidance would require additional disclosures of the amount by which each financial statement line item is affected in the fiscal year 2019 reporting period. Our analysis indicates that the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements will not be material. following:

 

In January 2016,  the FASB issued guidance which requires an entity to measure equity investments at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income, to use the price that would be received by a seller  when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes, and which eliminates the requirement to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet.  Under present guidance, changes in fair value of equity investments are recognized in Stockholders’ Equity.   This guidance is effective for our fiscal year ended September 2019.  Early adoption is not permitted.  We do not anticipate that the adoption of this new guidance will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance on lease accounting which requires that an entity recognize most leases on its balance sheet.  The guidance retains a dual lease accounting model for purposes of income statement recognition, continuing the distinction between what are currently known as “capital” and “operating” leases for lessees.  This guidance is effective for our fiscal year ended September 2020.  While we continue to evaluate the effect of adopting this guidance on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, we expect our operating leases, will be subject to the new standard. We will recognize right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets upon adoption, which will increase our total assets and liabilities. We anticipate that the impact of this guidance on our financial statements will be material.

  

March 27,

  

September 26,

 
  

2021

  

2020

 
  

(unaudited)

     
  

(in thousands)

 
         

Finished goods

 $41,803  $40,184 

Raw materials

  28,066   24,550 

Packaging materials

  12,069   10,545 

Equipment parts and other

  33,652   33,644 

Total Inventories

 $115,590  $108,923 

 


Note 8

Inventories consist of the following:

  

December 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2017

  

2017

 
  

(unaudited)

     
  

(in thousands)

 
         

Finished goods

 $51,808  $45,394 

Raw materials

  25,291   22,682 

Packaging materials

  9,765   8,833 

Equipment parts and other

  26,185   26,359 

Total Inventories

 $113,049  $103,268 

Note 9

We principally sell our products to the food service and retail supermarket industries. Sales and results of our frozen beverages business are monitored separately from the balance of our food service business because of different distribution and capital requirements. We maintain separate and discrete financial information for the three operating segments mentioned above which is available to our Chief Operating Decision Makers.

 

Our three reportable segments are Food Service, Retail Supermarkets and Frozen Beverages. All inter-segment net sales and expenses have been eliminated in computing net sales and operating income. These segments are described below.

Food Service

The primary products sold by the food service group are soft pretzels, frozen juice treats and desserts, churros, dough enrobed handheld products and baked goods. Our customers in the food service industry include snack bars and food stands in chain, department and discount stores; malls and shopping centers; fast food outlets; stadiums and sports arenas; leisure andtheme parks; convenience stores; movie theatres; warehouse club stores; schools, colleges and other institutions. Within the food service industry, our products are purchased by the consumer primarily for consumption at the point-of-sale.

Retail Supermarkets

The primary products sold to the retail supermarket channel are soft pretzel products – including SUPERPRETZEL, frozen juice treats and desserts including LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, MINUTE MAID Juice Bars and Soft Frozen Lemonade, WHOLE FRUIT frozen fruit bars and sorbet, PHILLY SWIRL cups and sticks, ICEE Squeeze-Up Tubes and dough enrobed handheld products including PATIO burritos. Within the retail supermarket channel, our frozen and prepackaged products are purchased by the consumer for consumption at home.


Frozen Beverages

We sell frozen beverages and related products to the food service industry primarily under the names ICEE, SLUSH PUPPIE and PARROT ICE in the United States, Mexico and Canada. We also provide repair and maintenance service to customers for customers’ owned equipment.

The Chief Operating Decision Maker for Food Service and Retail Supermarkets and the Chief Operating Decision Maker for Frozen Beverages monthly review detailed operating income statements and sales reports in order to assess performance and allocate resources to each individual segment. Sales and operating income are key variables monitored by the Chief Operating Decision Makers and management when determining each segment’s and the company’s financial condition and operating performance. In addition, the Chief Operating Decision Makers review and evaluate depreciation, capital spending and assets of each segment on a quarterly basis to monitor cash flow and asset needs of each segment. Information regarding the operations in these three reportable segments is as follows:

  

Three months ended

 
  

December 30,

  

December 24,

 
  

2017

  

2016

 

 

 (unaudited) 

 

 (in thousands) 

Sales to External Customers:

        

Food Service

        

Soft pretzels

 $50,131  $41,494 

Frozen juices and ices

  7,184   7,479 

Churros

  14,592   14,438 

Handhelds

  10,252   7,479 

Bakery

  94,933   75,279 

Other

  5,172   4,128 

Total Food Service

 $182,264  $150,297 
         

Retail Supermarket

        

Soft pretzels

 $10,512  $8,944 

Frozen juices and ices

  9,727   9,851 

Handhelds

  3,026   3,450 

Coupon redemption

  (751)  (1,259)

Other

  562   633 

Total Retail Supermarket

 $23,076  $21,619 
         

Frozen Beverages

        

Beverages

 $34,303  $28,276 

Repair and maintenance service

  19,004   18,091 

Machines sales

  6,313   7,039 

Other

  250   248 

Total Frozen Beverages

 $59,870  $53,654 
         

Consolidated Sales

 $265,210  $225,570 
         

Depreciation and Amortization:

        

Food Service

 $7,098  $5,732 

Retail Supermarket

  290   278 

Frozen Beverages

  4,598   3,901 

Total Depreciation and Amortization

 $11,986  $9,911 
         

Operating Income :

        

Food Service

 $15,900  $17,054 

Retail Supermarket

  2,558   1,046 

Frozen Beverages

  2,770   1,227 

Total Operating Income

 $21,228  $19,327 
         

Capital Expenditures:

        

Food Service

 $9,441  $6,587 

Retail Supermarket

  -   82 

Frozen Beverages

  5,182   4,730 

Total Capital Expenditures

 $14,623  $11,399 
         

Assets:

        

Food Service

 $635,988  $594,963 

Retail Supermarket

  21,531   22,128 

Frozen Beverages

  207,498   177,082 

Total Assets

 $865,017  $794,173 


Note 10

Our three reporting units, which are also reportable segments are Food Service, Retail Supermarkets and Frozen Beverages. All inter-segment net sales and expenses have been eliminated in computing net sales and operating income. These segments are described below.

The carrying amounts of acquired intangible assets for the Food Service, Retail Supermarkets and Frozen Beverage segments as of December 30, 2017 and September 30, 2017 are as follows:

  

December 30, 2017

  

September 30, 2017

 
  

Gross

      

Gross

     
  

Carrying

  

Accumulated

  

Carrying

  

Accumulated

 
  

Amount

  

Amortization

  

Amount

  

Amortization

 
  

(in thousands)

 

FOOD SERVICE

                

Indefinite lived intangible assets

                

Trade Names

 $16,628  $-  $16,628  $- 
                 

Amortized intangible assets

                

Non compete agreements

  980   302   980   263 

Customer relationships

  20,510   7,011   20,510   6,476 

License and rights

  1,690   1,080   1,690   1,058 

TOTAL FOOD SERVICE

 $39,808  $8,393  $39,808  $7,797 
                 

RETAIL SUPERMARKETS

                
                 

Indefinite lived intangible assets

                

Trade Names

 $6,557  $-  $6,557  $- 
                 

Amortized Intangible Assets

                

Trade names

  649   130   649   130 

Customer relationships

  7,979   3,022   7,979   2,822 

TOTAL RETAIL SUPERMARKETS

 $15,185  $3,152  $15,185  $2,952 
                 
                 

FROZEN BEVERAGES

                
                 

Indefinite lived intangible assets

                

Trade Names

 $9,315  $-  $9,315  $- 

Distribution rights

  6,900   -   6,900   - 
                 

Amortized intangible assets

                

Customer relationships

  257   56   257   50 

Licenses and rights

  1,400   811   1,400   794 

TOTAL FROZEN BEVERAGES

 $17,872  $867  $17,872  $844 
                 

CONSOLIDATED

 $72,865  $12,412  $72,865  $11,593 

 


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Food Service

The primary products sold by the food service group are soft pretzels, frozen juice treats and desserts, churros, dough enrobed handheld products and baked goods. Our customers in the food service industry include snack bars and food stands in chain, department and discount stores; malls and shopping centers; fast food outlets; stadiums and sports arenas; leisure andtheme parks; convenience stores; movie theatres; warehouse club stores; schools, colleges and other institutions. Within the food service industry, our products are purchased by the consumer primarily for consumption at the point-of-sale.

Retail Supermarkets

The primary products sold to the retail supermarket channel are soft pretzel products – including SUPERPRETZEL, frozen juice treats and desserts including LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, MINUTE MAID Juice Bars and Soft Frozen Lemonade, WHOLE FRUIT frozen fruit bars and sorbet, PHILLY SWIRL cups and sticks, ICEE Squeeze-Up Tubes and dough enrobed handheld products including PATIO burritos. Within the retail supermarket channel, our frozen and prepackaged products are purchased by the consumer for consumption at home.

Frozen Beverages

We sell frozen beverages and related products to the food service industry primarily under the names ICEE, SLUSH PUPPIE and PARROT ICE in the United States, Mexico and Canada. We also provide repair and maintenance service to customers for customers’ owned equipment.

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The Chief Operating Decision Maker for Food Service and Retail Supermarkets and the Chief Operating Decision Maker for Frozen Beverages monthly review detailed operating income statements and sales reports in order to assess performance and allocate resources to each individual segment. Sales and operating income are key variables monitored by the Chief Operating Decision Makers and management when determining each segment’s and the company’s financial condition and operating performance. In addition, the Chief Operating Decision Makers review and evaluate depreciation, capital spending and assets of each segment on a quarterly basis to monitor cash flow and asset needs of each segment. Information regarding the operations in these three reportable segments is as follows:

  

Three months ended

  

Six months ended

 
  

March 27,

  

March 28,

  

March 27,

  

March 28,

 
  

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 
                 
                 

Sales to External Customers:

                

Food Service

                

Soft pretzels

 $36,776  $45,660  $69,463  $95,601 

Frozen juices and ices

  10,590   9,491   16,885   16,534 

Churros

  14,720   14,754   26,262   31,145 

Handhelds

  19,992   7,447   37,603   14,636 

Bakery

  82,910   89,407   171,874   185,779 

Other

  4,336   4,573   7,662   11,085 

Total Food Service

 $169,324  $171,332  $329,749  $354,780 
                 

Retail Supermarket

                

Soft pretzels

 $15,789  $12,332  $29,677  $22,158 

Frozen juices and ices

  19,386   15,864   34,702   25,957 

Biscuits

  6,495   6,630   14,155   13,608 

Handhelds

  2,243   3,117   5,023   5,878 

Coupon redemption

  (608)  (866)  (1,683)  (1,409)

Other

  601   494   1,126   805 

Total Retail Supermarket

 $43,906  $37,571  $83,000  $66,997 
                 

Frozen Beverages

                

Beverages

 $18,529  $31,895  $34,384  $67,150 

Repair and maintenance service

  18,218   21,779   37,114   44,265 

Machines revenue

  5,663   8,910   12,152   20,891 

Other

  538   555   776   856 

Total Frozen Beverages

 $42,948  $63,139  $84,426  $133,162 
                 

Consolidated Sales

 $256,178  $272,042  $497,175  $554,939 
                 

Depreciation and Amortization:

                

Food Service

 $7,116  $7,240  $13,902  $14,158 

Retail Supermarket

  384   329   770   688 

Frozen Beverages

  5,648   6,188   11,424   11,641 

Total Depreciation and Amortization

 $13,148  $13,757  $26,096  $26,487 
                 

Operating Income :

                

Food Service

 $6,055  $7,951  $12,235  $25,985 

Retail Supermarket

  6,364   4,337   11,087   6,554 

Frozen Beverages

  (5,189)  (1,306)  (15,514)  146 

Total Operating Income

 $7,230  $10,982  $7,808  $32,685 
                 

Capital Expenditures:

                

Food Service

 $7,246  $10,331  $15,532  $18,734 

Retail Supermarket

  80   275   101   1,235 

Frozen Beverages

  1,827   8,774   3,196   17,016 

Total Capital Expenditures

 $9,153  $19,380  $18,829  $36,985 
                 

Assets:

                

Food Service

 $760,557  $740,318  $760,557  $740,318 

Retail Supermarket

  33,395   31,636   33,395   31,636 

Frozen Beverages

  270,963   305,983   270,963   305,983 

Total Assets

 $1,064,915  $1,077,937  $1,064,915  $1,077,937 

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Note 10

Our three reporting units, which are also reportable segments, are Food Service, Retail Supermarkets and Frozen Beverages.

The carrying amounts of acquired intangible assets for the Food Service, Retail Supermarkets and Frozen Beverage segments as of March 27, 2021 and September 26, 2020 are as follows:

  

March 27, 2021

  

September 26, 2020

 
  

Gross

      

Gross

     
  

Carrying

  

Accumulated

  

Carrying

  

Accumulated

 
  

Amount

  

Amortization

  

Amount

  

Amortization

 
      

(in thousands)

     

FOOD SERVICE

                
                 

Indefinite lived intangible assets

                

Trade names

 $10,408  $-  $10,408  $- 
                 

Amortized intangible assets

                

Non compete agreements

  670   670   670   645 

Customer relationships

  13,000   5,538   19,737   11,595 

License and rights

  1,690   1,354   1,690   1,312 

TOTAL FOOD SERVICE

 $25,768  $7,562  $32,505  $13,552 
                 

RETAIL SUPERMARKETS

                
                 

Indefinite lived intangible assets

                

Trade names

 $12,750  $-  $12,750  $- 
                 

Amortized Intangible Assets

                

Trade names

  676   587   676   519 

Customer relationships

  7,907   5,535   7,907   5,140 

TOTAL RETAIL SUPERMARKETS

 $21,333  $6,122  $21,333  $5,659 
                 
                 

FROZEN BEVERAGES

                
                 

Indefinite lived intangible assets

                

Trade names

 $9,315  $-  $9,315  $- 

Distribution rights

  36,100   -   36,100   - 
                 

Amortized intangible assets

                

Customer relationships

  1,439   329   1,439   257 

Licenses and rights

  1,400   1,037   1,400   1,002 

TOTAL FROZEN BEVERAGES

 $48,254  $1,366  $48,254  $1,259 
                 

CONSOLIDATED

 $95,355  $15,050  $102,092  $20,470 

 

AmortizedFully amortized intangible assets have been removed from the March 27, 2021 amounts.

Amortizing intangible assets are being amortized by the straight-line method over periods ranging from 32 to 20 years and amortization expense is reflected throughout operating expenses. In last year’s fiscal year, intangible assets of $6,957,000 were acquired in an ICEE distributor acquisition in our frozen beverage segment, intangible assets of $15,760,000 were acquired in the Hill & Valley acquisition in our food service segment and intangible assets fo $576,000 were acquired in the Labriola Baking acquisition, also in our food service segment. Aggregate amortization expense of intangible assets for the three months ended December 30, 2017 March 27, 2021 and December 24, 2016 March 28, 2020 was $819,000$777,000 and $1,108,000,$833,000, respectively. Aggregate amortization expense of intangible assets for the six months ended March 27, 2021 and March 28, 2020 was $1,457,000 and $1,676,000, respectively.

 

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Estimated amortization expense for the next five fiscal years is approximately $3,500,000$2,500,000 in 2018, $3,400,000 in 2019, $3,000,000 in 2020, $2,400,000 in 2021, and $2,300,000 in 2022.2022, $2,300,000 in 2023, $2,000,000 in 2024, and $1,400,000 in 2025. The weighted amortization period of the intangible assets is 10.810.9 years.

 

Goodwill          

 

The carrying amounts of goodwill for the Food Service, Retail Supermarket and Frozen Beverage segments are as follows:

 

  

Food

  

Retail

  

Frozen

  

 

 

 

 Service  Supermarket  Beverages  Total 
  (in thousands) 

Balance at December 30, 2017

 $61,665  $3,670  $37,176  $102,511 
                 

Balance at September 30, 2017

 $61,665  $3,670  $37,176  $102,511 
  Food  Retail  Frozen     
  Service  Supermarket  Beverages  Total 
  (in thousands) 

Balance at March 27, 2021

 $61,189  $4,146  $56,498  $121,833 
                 

Balance at September 26, 2020

 $61,189  $4,146  $56,498  $121,833 

                                                                                                                

In last year’s fiscal year, goodwill of $1,236,000 was acquired in an ICEE distributor acquisition in our frozen beverage segment, goodwill of $14,175,000 was acquired in the Hill & Valley acquisition in our food service segment and goodwill of $658,000 was acquired in our Labriola Baking acquisition, also in our food service segment.

Note 1111

We have classified our investment securities as marketable securities held to maturity and available for sale. The FASB defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, the FASB has established three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 

Level 1

Observable input such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 


Level 2

Observable inputs, other than Level 1 inputs in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

 

Level 3

Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

 

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Marketable securities held to maturity and available for sale consist primarily of investments in mutual funds,, preferred stock, and corporate bonds.  The fair values of mutual funds are based on quoted market prices in active markets and are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.  The fair values of preferred stock and corporate bonds and certificates of deposit are based on quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active.  As a result, preferred stock and corporate bonds and certificates of deposit are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. 

 

The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair market values of our investment securities held to maturity at December 30, 2017 March 27, 2021 are summarized as follows:

 

     

Gross

  

Gross

  

Fair

      

Gross

 

Gross

 

Fair

 
 

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Market

  

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Market

 
 

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Value

 
 (in thousands)    

(in thousands)

  
                 

Corporate Bonds

 $125,591  $165  $551  $125,205  $28,959  $381  $15  $29,325 

Certificates of Deposit

  5,920   8   -   5,928 

Total marketable securities held to maturity

 $131,511  $173  $551  $131,133  $28,959  $381  $15  $29,325 

 

The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair market values of our investment securities available for sale at December 30, 2017 March 27, 2021 are summarized as follows:

 

     

Gross

  

Gross

  

Fair

      

Gross

 

Gross

 

Fair

 
 

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Market

  

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Market

 
 

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Value

 
 (in thousands)    

(in thousands)

   
                 

Mutual Funds

 $13,003  $58  $237  $12,824  $3,588  $0  $638  $2,950 

Preferred Stock

  16,791   608   73   17,326   9,489   160   81   9,568 

Total marketable securities available for sale

 $29,794  $666  $310  $30,150  $13,077  $160  $719  $12,518 

 

The mutual funds seek current income with an emphasis on maintaining low volatility and overall moderate duration. The Fixed-to-Floating Perpetual Preferred Stock generate fixed income to call dates in 2018, 20192021 and 2025 and then income is based on a spread above LIBOR if the securities are not called. The mutual funds and Fixed-to-Floating Perpetual Preferred Stock do not have contractual maturities; however, we classify them as long termlong-term assets as it is our intent to hold them for a period of over one year, although we may sell some or all of them depending on presently unanticipated needs for liquidity or market conditions. The corporate bonds generate fixed income to maturity dates in 20172021 through 2021,2023, with $123$29 million maturing within 32 years. Our expectation is that we will hold the corporate bonds to their maturity dates and redeem them at our amortized cost.

 


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The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair market values of our investment securities held to maturity at September 30, 2017 26, 2020 are summarized as follows:

 

     

Gross

 

Gross

 

Fair

 
 

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Market

 
     

Gross

  

Gross

  

Fair

  

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Value

 
 

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Market

    

(in thousands)

  
 

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Value

  

 (in thousands)  

Corporate Bonds

 $114,101  $424  $155  $114,370   68,078   1,015   32   69,061 

Certificates of Deposit

  5,920   18   1   5,937 

Total marketable securities held to maturity

 $120,021  $442  $156  $120,307  $68,078  $1,015  $32  $69,061 

 

The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair market values of our investment securities available for sale at September 30, 2017 26, 2020 are summarized as follows:

 

     

Gross

  

Gross

  

Fair

      

Gross

 

Gross

 

Fair

 
 

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Market

  

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Market

 
 

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Value

 
 (in thousands)    

(in thousands)

  
                 

Mutual Funds

 $13,003  $77  $240  $12,840  $3,588  $0  $738  $2,850 

Preferred Stock

  16,791   711   82   17,420   11,596   116   586   11,126 

Total marketable securities available for sale

 $29,794  $788  $322  $30,260  $15,184  $116  $1,324  $13,976 

 

The amortized cost and fair value of the Company’sCompany’s held to maturity securities by contractual maturity at December 30, 2017 March 27, 2021 and September 30, 2017 26, 2020 are summarized as follows:

 

September 24, 2011

 

December 30, 2017

  

September 30, 2017

 
 

March 27, 2021

  

September 26, 2020

 
 
                     

Fair

     

Fair

 
     

Fair

      

Fair

  

Amortized

 

Market

 

Amortized

 

Market

 
 

Amortized

  

Market

  

Amortized

  

Market

  

Cost

  

Value

  

Cost

  

Value

 
 

Cost

  

Value

  

Cost

  

Value

    

(in thousands)

  
     

(in thousands)

      

Due in one year or less

 $49,445  $49,444  $59,113  $59,194  $21,379  $21,640  $51,151  $51,815 

Due after one year through five years

  82,066   81,689   60,908   61,113  7,580  7,685  16,927  17,246 

Due after five years through ten years

          -   -   0   0   0   0 

Total held to maturity securities

 $131,511  $131,133  $120,021  $120,307  $28,959  $29,325  $68,078  $69,061 

Less current portion

  49,445   49,444   59,113   59,194   21,379   21,640   51,151   51,815 

Long term held to maturity securities

 $82,066  $81,689  $60,908  $61,113  $7,580  $7,685  $16,927  $17,246 

 


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Proceeds from the redemption and sale of marketable securities were $19,096,000$15,189,000 and $41,337,000 in the three and six months ended December 30, 2017 March 27, 2021 and $475,000were $12,156,000 and $30,938,000 in the three and six months ended December 24, 2016, March 28, 2020, respectively. GainsA gain of $7,558$41,000 and $119,000 were recorded in the three and six months ended December 30, 2017 March 27, 2021 and no gains or losses of $2,059,000 and $2,070,000 were recorded in the three and six months ended December 24, 2016.March 28, 2020. Included in the gains and losses were unrealized gains of $649,000 and unrealized losses of $1,993,000 in the six months ended March 27, 2021 and March 28, 2020, respectively. Unrealized losses of $46,000 and $2,064,000 were recorded in the three months ended March 27, 2021 and March 28, 2020, respectively. We use the specific identification method to determine the cost of securities sold.

 

Total marketable securities held to maturity as of March 27, 2021 with credit ratings of AAA/AA/A had an amortized cost basis totaling $7,966,000 and those with credit ratings of BBB/BB/B had an amortized cost basis totaling $20,993,000. This rating information was obtained March 31, 2021.

Note12 Changes to the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:

 

  

Three Months Ended

March 27, 2021

  

Six Months Ended

March 27, 2021

 
  

(unaudited)

  

(unaudited)

 
  

(in thousands)

  

(in thousands)

 
                 
  

Foreign Currency

      

Foreign Currency

     
  

Translation

      

Translation

     
  

Adjustments

  

Total

  

Adjustments

  

Total

 
                 

Beginning Balance

 $(13,308) $(13,308) $(15,587) $(15,587)
                 

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

  (531)  (531)  1,748  $1,748 
                 
                 

Ending Balance

 $(13,839) $(13,839) $(13,839) $(13,839)

 

  

Three Months ended December 30, 2017

 
      

(unaudited)

     
      

(in thousands)

     
             
      

Unrealized Holding

     
  

Foreign Currency

  

Gain on

     
  

Translation Adjustments

  

Marketable Securities

  

Total

 
             

Beginning Balance

 $(9,341) $466  $(8,875)
             

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications

  (3,887)  (110) $(3,997)
             

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

  -   -   - 
             

Ending Balance

 $(13,228) $356  $(12,872)

 

Three Months ended December 24, 2016

  

Three Months Ended

March 28,2020

 

Six Months Ended

March 28,2020

 
     

(unaudited)

      

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 
     

(in thousands)

      

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)

 
             
     

Unrealized Holding

      

Foreign Currency

     

Foreign Currency

    
 

Foreign Currency

  

Loss on

      

Translation

     

Translation

    
 

Translation Adjustments

  

Marketable Securities

  

Total

  

Adjustments

  

Total

  

Adjustments

  

Total

 
             

Beginning Balance

 $(13,086) $(329) $(13,415) $(12,178) $(12,178) $(12,988) $(12,988)
             

Other comprehensive(loss)income before reclassifications

  (1,104)  (103)  (1,207)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

  (3,921)  (3,921)  (3,111) $(3,111)
             

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

  -   -   - 
             

Ending Balance

 $(14,190) $(432) $(14,622) $(16,099) $(16,099) $(16,099) $(16,099)

 


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Note 13

On December 30, 2016, we acquired Hill & Valley Inc., a premium bakery located in Rock Island, IL, for approximately $31 million. Hill & Valley, with sales of over $45 million annually, is a manufacturer of a variety of pre-baked cakes, cookies, pies, muffins and other desserts to retail in-store bakeries. Hill & Valley is a leading brand of Sugar Free and No Sugar Added pre-baked in-store bakery items. Additionally, Hill & Valley sustains strategic private labeling partnerships with retailers nationwide.

Note 13On May 22, 2017, October 1, 2019, we acquired anthe assets of ICEE distributor doingDistributors LLC, based in Bossier City, Louisiana. ICEE Distributors does business in GeorgiaArkansas, Louisiana and TennesseeTexas with annual sales of approximately $13 million. Sales and operating income of ICEE Distributors were $1,768,000 and $203,000 for approximately $11 million. the three months ended March 27, 2021 and were $3,789,000 and $469,000 for the six months ended March 27, 2021. Sales and operating income of ICEE Distributors were $2,500,000 and $400,000 for the three months ended March 28, 2020 and were $5,000,000 and $900,000 for the six months ended March 28, 2020.

 

On August 16, 2017, February 4, 2020, we acquired Labriola Baking Company, a bakery the assets of breadsBAMA ICEE, based in Birmingham, Alabama. BAMA ICEE does business in Alabama and artisan soft pretzels located in Alsip, IL for approximately $6 million. Labriola Bakery,Georgia with annual sales of approximately $17 million annually, is a manufacturer$3.5 million. Sales and operating income of pre-baked breads, rollsBAMA ICEE were $399,000 and soft pretzels$69,000 for retail in-store bakery the three months ended March 27, 2021 and foodservice outlets nationwide.were $805,000 and $144,000 for six months ended March 27, 2021. Sales and operating income of BAMA ICEE were $300,000 and $100,000 for both the three and six months ended March 28, 2020.

 

The purchase price allocations for the acquisitions are as follows:

  

(in thousands)

     
             
  

ICEE

  

BAMA

  

Total

 
  

Distributors

  

ICEE

     
             

Accounts Receivable, net

 $721  $71  $792 

Inventories

  866   77   943 

Property, plant & equipment, net

  4,851   1,722   6,573 

Customer Relationships

  569   133   702 

Distribution rights

  22,400   6,800   29,200 

Goodwill

  15,773   3,549   19,322 

Accounts Payable

  (210)  (110)  (320)

Purchase Price

 $44,970  $12,242  $57,212 

Note 14

Subsequent EventThe goodwill recognized is attributable to the assembled workforce of ICEE Distributors and certain other strategic intangible assets that do not meet the requirements for recognition separate and apart from goodwill.

 

The Company incurred 0 acquisitions costs during the three or six months ended March 27, 2021. Acquisition costs of $62,000 and $98,000 are included in other general expense for the three and six months ended March 28, 2020, respectively.

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Note 14 – Leases                                                                                 

General Lease Description

We have operating leases with initial noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year covering the rental of various facilities and equipment. Certain of these leases contain renewal options and some provide options to purchase during the lease term. Our operating leases include leases for real estate for some of our office and manufacturing facilities as well as manufacturing and non-manufacturing equipment used in our business. The remaining lease terms for these operating leases range from 1 month to 14 years.  

We have finance leases with initial noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year covering the rental of various equipment. These leases are generally for manufacturing and non-manufacturing equipment used in our business. The remaining lease terms for these finance leases range from 1 year to 5 years.                                                                                 

Significant Assumptions and Judgments

Contract Contains a Lease                                                                        

In evaluating our contracts to determine whether a contract is or contains a lease, we considered the following:  

•      Whether explicitly or implicitly identified assets have been deployed in the contract; and                                    

•      Whether we obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of that underlying asset, and we can direct how and for what purpose the asset is used during the term of the contract.          

Allocation of Consideration                                                                        

In determining how to allocate consideration between lease and non-lease components in a contract that was deemed to contain a lease, we used judgment and consistent application of assumptions to reasonably allocate the consideration.                                                                                          

Options to Extend or Terminate Leases                                                                        

We have leases which contain options to extend or terminate the leases. On January 8, 2018, Hom/Ade Foods, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of J & J Snack Foods Corp. (the “Company”), issued a Product Recall Notification forlease-by-lease basis, we have determined if the extension should be considered reasonably certain products marketed under the name “MARY B’s Biscuits,” which have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. exercised and thus a right-of-use asset and a lease liability should be recorded.                                             

Discount Rate         

The affected products were manufactured by Flowers Foods, Inc. (“Flowers”), anddiscount rate for leases, if not explicitly stated in the Companylease, is workingthe incremental borrowing rate, which is the rate of interest that we would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term an amount equal to the lease payments in coordination with Flowers anda similar economic environment.

We used the U.S. Food and Drug Administrationdiscount rate to effectuatecalculate the recall.  We believe that Flowers, the manufacturerpresent value of the recalled product and initiatorlease liability at the date of adoption. In the development of the recall, is contractually obligateddiscount rate, we considered our incremental borrowing rate as provided by our lender which was based on cash collateral and credit risk specific to indemnify us, against alland our lease portfolio characteristics. 

As of March 27, 2021, the weighted-average discount rate of our operating and finance leases was 3.3% and 3.2%, respectively.

Practical Expedients and Accounting Policy Elections         

We elected the package of practical expedients that permits us not to reassess our prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs and made an accounting policy election to exclude short-term leases with an initial term of 12 months or less from our Consolidated Balance Sheets.                  

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Amounts Recognized in the Financial Statements         

The components of lease expense were as follows:

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

March 27, 2021

  

March 27, 2021

 
  

(in thousands)

  

(in thousands)

 
         

Operating lease cost in Cost of goods sold and Operating Expenses

 $3,962  $7,901 

Finance lease cost:

        

Amortization of assets in Cost of goods sold and Operating Expenses

  78   154 

Interest on lease liabilities in Interest expense & other

  11   25 
Total finance lease cost  89   179 

Short-term lease cost in Cost of goods sold and Operating Expenses

  0   0 
Total net lease cost $4,051  $8,080 

 Supplemental balance sheet information related to a recall triggered by defective product or governmental demand.  Although we are not able to estimate the costs related to the recall presently, we do not expect the costs to have a material impact on our financial statements.  Additionally, we  expect to be reimbursed by Flowers for our costs related to the recall. We anticipate disruption to our product supply and sales going forward.  leases is as follows:

 

  

March 27, 2021

 
  

(in thousands)

 

Operating Leases

    

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 $53,994 
     

Current operating lease liabilities

 $12,978 

Noncurrent operating lease liabilities

  43,609 
Total operating lease liabilities $56,587 
     

Finance Leases

    

Finance lease right-of-use assets in Property, plant and equipment, net

 $516 
     

Current finance lease liabilities

 $288 

Noncurrent finance lease liabilities

  256 
Total finance lease liabilities $544 

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows:

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

March 27, 2021

  

March 27, 2021

 
  

(in thousands)

  

(in thousands)

 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

        
Operating cash flows from operating leases $4,001  $7,987 
Operating cash flows from finance leases $87  $173 
Financing cash flows from finance leases $11  $25 
         

Supplemental noncash information on lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets

 $578  $1,354 

Supplemental noncash information on lease liabilities removed due to purchase of leased asset

 $-   - 

As of March 27, 2021, the maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:

  (in thousands) 
  

Operating Leases

  

Finance Leases

 

Six months ending September 25, 2021

 $7,639  $184 

2022

  13,496   168 

2023

  11,379   98 

2024

  8,722   98 

2025

  5,522   26 

Thereafter

  16,355   0 

Total minimum payments

 $63,113  $574 

Less amount representing interest

  (6,526)  (30)

Present value of lease obligations

 $56,587  $544 

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Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Statements made in this Form 10-Q that are not historical or current facts are “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements often can be identified by the use of terms such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “approximate,” or “continue,” or the negative thereof. We intend that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors for such statements. We wish to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Any forward-looking statements represent management’s best judgment as to what may occur in the future. However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and important factors beyond our control that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from historical results of operations and events and those presently anticipated or projected. We disclaim any obligation subsequently to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statement or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our current cash and cash equivalents balances, investments and cash expected to be provided by future operations are our primary sources of liquidity. We believe that these sources, along with our borrowing capacity, are sufficient to fund future growth and expansion. See Note 11 to these financial statements for a discussion of our investment securities.

 

The Company’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.45$.575 per share of its common stock payable on January 4, 2018,April 13, 2021, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 13, 2017.March 22, 2021.

 


In our fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, weWe purchased and retired 142,66565,648 shares of our common stock at a cost of $18,228,763. In the three months ended December 30, 2017 wein fiscal year 2020, but did not purchase and retire any shares.shares in the six months ended March 27, 2021. On August 4, 2017 the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the purchase and retirement of 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock; 405,110318,858 shares remain to be purchased under this authorization.

 

In the three months ended December 30, 2017March 27, 2021 and December 24, 2016March 28, 2020, fluctuations in the valuation of the Mexican and Canadian currencies and the resulting translation of the net assets of our Mexican and Canadian subsidiaries caused an increase of $3,887,000$531,000 and $3,921,000 in accumulated other comprehensive loss, respectively. In the six months ended March 27, 2021 and March 28, 2020, fluctuations in the 2018 first quartervaluation of the Mexican and Canadian currencies and the resulting translation of the net assets of our Mexican and Canadian subsidiaries caused a decrease of $1,748,000 and an increase of $1,104,000$3,111,000 in accumulated other comprehensive loss, in the 2017 first quarter.respectively.

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Our general-purpose bank credit line, which expires in November 2021, provides for up to a $50,000,000 revolving credit facility. The agreement contains restrictive covenants and requires commitment fees in accordance with standard banking practice. There were no outstanding balances under this facility at December 30, 2017.March 27, 2021.

 

Results of OperationsRESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Net sales increased $39,640,000 or 18%decreased by 6% to $265,210,000$256,178,000 in the second quarter and by 10% to $497,175,000 for the threesix months ended December 30, 2017March 27, 2021 compared to the three and six months ended December 24, 2016. Excluding sales from Hill & Valley, Inc., acquired in January 2017, an ICEE distributor located in the Southeast acquired in June 2017 and Labriola Bakery which was acquired in August 2017, sales increased approximately 7% for the quarter.March 28, 2020, respectively.

 

FOOD SERVICE

 

Sales to food service customers increased $ 31,967,000 or 21%decreased by 1% in the firstsecond quarter to $182,264,000. Excluding sales of Hill & Valley$169,324,000 and Labriola, sales increased $9,569,000 or 6%by 7% to $329,749,000 for the first quarter. six months, compared to respective prior year periods. Sales to food service customers were negatively impacted by COVID-19 during the current year periods as many venues and locations shut down or sharply curtailed their food service operations. However, traffic across our food service customers continues to improve as theatres re-open, more schools open their doors, entertainment and amusement venues increase capacity, and growth continues to strengthen across quick serve and casual dining restaurants.

Soft pretzel sales to the food service market increased 21%decreased by 19% to $50,131,000$36,776,000 in the second quarter and about 14% without Labriola sales. In additionby 27% to Labriola sales, soft pretzel sales increased significantly  due to increased distribution to restaurant chains and movie theatres and we had strong sales of our recently introduced BRAUHAUS pretzels.$69,463,000 in the six months.

 

Frozen juices and ices sales decreased 4%increased by 12% to $7,184,000$10,590,000 in the three months with sales increasessecond quarter and decreases across our customer base.increased by 2% to $16,885,000 in the six months.

 

Churro sales to food service customers were up 1%relatively flat in the second quarter as compared with prior year at $14,720,000 but decreased by 16% to $14,592,000.$26,262,000 in the six months.

 

Sales of bakery products increased $19,654,000 or 26%decreased by 7% in the firstsecond quarter to $94,933,000. Excluding sales of Hill & Valley, bakery sales were essentially flat$82,910,000 and decreased 7% to $171,874,000 for the quarter.six months as COVID-19 impacted traffic, purchase choices and frequency in this part of our business.


 

Sales of handhelds increased $2,773,000 or 37%168% in the second quarter with all of the increase coming from sales to three customers. Sales of funnel cake increased $911,000 or 23%$19,992,000 and by 157% in the quarter to $4,794,000 as we continue to increase sales to school food service.six months led by the continued success of a new product developed for one of our larger wholesale club customers.

 

Sales of new products in the first twelve months since their introduction were approximately $8 million$14,928,000 in this quarter.the second quarter and $27,167,000 in the six months led by the previously noted handheld item. Price increases had noa marginal impact on salesresults in the quarter as traffic and net volume increases, including new productdrove almost all of the sales as defined above and Hill & Valley and Labriola sales, accounted for approximately $32 million of sales in the quarter.decline compared to prior year.

 

Operating income in our Food Service segment decreased from $17,054,000by 24% to $15,900,000$6,055,000 in the quarter. Hill & Valley contributed $1,384,000second quarter and by 53% to operating income$12,235,000 in the quarter; however, operating income in the balance of our food service business wassix months primarily due to sales declines which impacted by generally higher costs for payrollmargin efficiencies and insurance, added personnel in the selling function, inefficiencies in our recently acquired Labriola production facility (compounded by the integration of products previously manufactured at other facilities), product mix changes and significantly lower volume concentrated in specific facilities, shutdown costs of our Chambersburg, PA production facility and higher ingredients costs. There was no benefit of pricing to offset these higher costs.  expense leverage.

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RETAIL SUPERMARKETS

 

Sales of products to retail supermarkets increased $1,457,000 or 7%by 17% to $23,076,000$43,906,000 in the first quarter.  Soft pretzel sales forsecond quarter and increased by 24% to $83,000,000 in the first quarter were up 18%six months. Our SUPERPRETZEL brand has performed well helping to $10,512,000 primarily due to sales of AUNTIE ANNE’Sdrive a 28% increase in soft pretzels undersales in the second quarter to $15,789,000 and a license agreement entered into34% increase in 2017.the six months to $29,677,000. Sales of frozen juices and ices decreased $124,000 or 1%increased by 22% to $9,727,000$19,386,000 in the first quarter.second quarter and by 34% to $34,702,000 in the six months. Sales of biscuits decreased by 2% to $6,495,000 in the second quarter, but increased by 4% to $14,155,000 in the six months. Handheld sales to retail supermarket customers decreased 12%by 28% to $3,026,000$2,243,000 in the second quarter asand by 15% to $5,023,000 in the sales of this product line continues their long term decline.six months.

 

Sales of new products, which in the firstsecond quarter were approximately $1.9 million.$150,000, and were approximately $550,000 for the six months, were primarily related to frozen novelty items. Price increases had noa minimal impact on salesgrowth in the second quarter and net volume increases, including new product sales as defined above accounted for $1.5 million of sales in the quarter.six months, as sales were driven by increased consumer traffic and volume in retail outlets.

 

Operating income in our Retail Supermarkets segment increased by 47% to $6,364,000 in the second quarter and by 69% to $11,087,000 in the six months. The increases in operating income was $2,558,000 in this year’s first quarter comparedprimarily attributable to $1,046,000 in last year’s quarter, a 145% increase. Lower coupon expense of $508,000 and lower media spending of $543,000 along with the 18% increase in soft pretzel sales were the major reasons for the increase in sales and the improvement in operating income.margins.          

 

FROZEN BEVERAGES

 

Frozen beverage and related product sales increased 12%decreased by 32% to $59,870,000$42,948,000 in the firstsecond quarter and excludingby 37% to $84,426,000 in the six months. Beverages sales ofdecreased by 42% to $18,529,000 in the acquired ICEE distributorsecond quarter and by 49% to $34,384,000 in the six months. Gallon sales were up about 10%. Beverage related sales alone were up 21% to $34,303,000down 40% in the quarter and were up about 19% withoutdown 46% in the six months. Service revenue decreased by 16% to $18,218,000 in the second quarter and by 16% to $37,114,000 in the six months, with the decreases primarily attributable to the cancellation of a key customer’s planned maintenance program.

Machines revenue (primarily sales of the acquired ICEE distributor. Gallon sales were up 15% for the three months with higher salesfrozen beverage machines) decreased by 36% to movie theatres and across our customer base. Service revenue increased 5% to $19,004,000$5,663,000 in the firstsecond quarter with sales increases and by 42% to $12,152,000 in the six months. The decreases spread throughout ourwere primarily attributable to slower customer base.expansion and replacement during the periods.

 


SalesOur Frozen Beverage segment incurred an operating loss of beverage machines, which tend to fluctuate from$5,189,000 in the second quarter compared with an operating loss of $1,306,000 in the prior year to year while following no specific trend, were $6,313,000, a decrease of 10%.     Operating income insecond quarter. In the six months, our Frozen Beverage segment increasedincurred an operating loss of $15,514,000 compared with operating income of $146,000 in the prior year six-month period. The comparative performance was impacted due to $2,770,000 in this quarter compared to $1,227,000 last yearthe challenging sales environment as a result of significantly higher beverage sales.the COVID-19 pandemic which also impacts our gross margin efficiency and ability to leverage fixed expenses.

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CONSOLIDATED

 

Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 27.63%23.8% in the three monthsecond quarter and 25.5% last year.  Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 22.3% in the six-month period this year and 29.21%26.5% last year. About 20% of the grossGross profit percentage decrease in the quarter resulteddecreased because of continued COVID-19 sales pressure from theour food service and frozen beverages segments. This creates margin leverage challenges as we manage lower gross profit percentage of the Hill & Valley business. The balance of the decrease was caused by higher costs for payroll and insurance, inefficiencies in our recently acquired Labriola production facility (compounded by the integration of products previously manufactured at other facilities), product mix changes, significantly lower volume concentrated in specific facilities, shutdown costs of our Chambersburg, PA production facility and higher ingredients costs. There was no benefit of pricing to offset these higher costs.  volumes on businesses with large fixed-expense bases.

 

Total operating expenses increased $5,483,000decreased by 8% to $53,666,000 in the firstsecond quarter but asand by 10% to $103,213,000 in the six months. As a percentage of net sales, operating expenses decreased from 21.5% to 19.6%20.9% in the second quarter but increased slightly in the six months from 20.6% last year. 20.7% to 20.8%.

Marketing expenses decreased to 8.14%7.5% of net sales in this year’sthe second quarter from 9.01% last8.8% in prior year primarily because of lower media spendingand to 7.3% in our retail supermarket business and lower marketing expenses of the acquired Hill & Valley and Labriola businesses.six months compared with 8.4% in prior year’s six-month period. Distribution expenses were 7.98%increased to 9.9% of net sales in thisthe second quarter from 9.1% in the prior year and to 9.7% in the six months compared with 8.7% in prior year’s quarter and 8.05%six-month period. Administrative expenses decreased to 3.6% of net sales in last year’s quarter. Administrative expenses were 3.53% of sales thisthe second quarter comparedfrom 3.7% in prior year, but increased to 3.59% of sales last year3.8% in the first quartersix months compared with 3.6% in prior year’s six-month period.

 

Operating income increased $1,901,000 or 10%decreased by 34% to $21,228,000$7,230,000 in the firstsecond quarter and by 76% to $7,808,000 in the six months as a result of the aforementioned items.

 

InvestmentOur investments generated before tax income increased by $262,000of $579,000 in the firstsecond quarter, resulting from higher amounts invested and slightly higher interest rates.

Othera $992,000 increase over prior year. In the six months, our investments generated before tax income this quarter includesof $1,949,000, a $520,000 gain on a sale of property.42% increase over the prior year period. The increase in before tax investment income compared with prior year was primarily attributable to improved market conditions.

 

Net earnings increased $22,709,000, or 168%,decreased by 17% to $6,061,000 in the current three month periodsecond quarter and by 68% to $36,249,000. Net earnings for$7,839,000 in the current year quarter benefited from a $20.9 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, gain on the remeasurement of deferred tax liabilities and a $2.0 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, reduction in income taxes related primarily to the lower corporate tax rate enacted under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December 2017. Net earnings were impacted by a $1.2 million, or $.06 per diluted share, provision for the one time repatriation tax required under the new tax law. Excluding the deferred tax gain and the one time repatriation tax, oursix months. Our effective tax rate decreased to 28.6% from 34.0%was 20% in the six months compared with 28% in the prior year quarter reflecting the reduction in the federal statutory rate to 21% from 35% for the remaining three quarters of fiscal 2018. Last year’s quarter’s effective tax rate benefitted from an unusually high tax benefit on share based compensation of $783,000 which compares to this year’s quarter’s tax benefit of $137,000. We are presently estimating an effective tax rate of 28-29% for the last three quarters of our fiscal year 2018 and 26-27% for our fiscal year 2019.six- month period.


 

There are many factors which can impact our net earnings from year to year and in the long run, among which are the supply and cost of raw materials and labor, insurance costs, factors impacting sales as noted above, the continuing consolidation of our customers, our ability to manage our manufacturing, marketing and distribution activities, our ability to make and integrate acquisitions and changes in tax laws and interest rates.

 

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Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There has been no material change in the Company’s assessment of its sensitivity to market risk since its presentation set forth, in item 7a. “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” in its 2020 annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC.

 

There has been no material change in the Company’s assessment of its sensitivity to market risk since its presentation set forth, in item 7a. “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” in its 2017 annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

 

The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the Company (its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively) have concluded, based on their evaluation as of December 30, 2017,

The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the Company (its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively) have concluded, based on their evaluation as of March 27, 2021, that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports filed or submitted by it under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in such reports is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

There has been no change in the Company’sCompany’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 30, 2017,March 27,2021, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 


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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

Exhibit No.
  
10.1 Amended and Restated Long Term Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Form 8-K filed on February 12, 2021).
 

31.1

&

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

2002.
31.2  
 31.2 Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
 31.3 Certification Pursuant to Section of 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2020.
  

99.5

&

32.1 Certification Pursuant to the 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

99.62002.

  
32.2 Certification Pursuant to the 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32.3 Certification Pursuant to the 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101.1

The following financial information from J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 30, 2017,March 27, 2021, formatted in XBRL (extensibleiXBRL (Inline extensible Business Reporting Language):

 (i)

Consolidated Balance Sheets,

 (ii)

Consolidated Statements of Earnings,

 (iii)

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income,

 (iv)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and

 (v)

the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements 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.

 

J & J SNACK FOODS CORP.         

 

Dated: April 29, 2021 

/s/ Gerald B. Shreiber

J & J SNACK FOODS CORP.  

 Gerald B. Shreiber
Chairman of the Board,
Chief Executive
Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
   
   

Dated: February 1, 2018 

/s/ Gerald B. Shreiber

Gerald B. Shreiber

Chairman of the Board,

President, Chief Executive

Officer and Director

(Principal Executive Officer)

   
   
Dated: April 29, 2021/s/ Dan Fachner 
Dated: February 1, 2018Dan Fachner 
/s/ Dennis G. MoorePresident
(Principal Executive Officer) 
  

Dennis G. Moore,

Dated: April 29, 2021/s/ Ken A. Plunk
Ken A. Plunk, Senior Vice

President and Chief Financial

Officer and Director

(Principal Financial Officer)

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

        

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