Exhibit 99
INVESTOR CONTACT: | | MEDIA CONTACT: |
Jana Haynes | | Julie Craven |
(507) 437-5248 | | (507) 437-5345 |
jlhaynes@hormel.com | | media@hormel.com |
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HORMEL FOODS REPORTS RECORD SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
AUSTIN, Minn. (May 21, 2014) — Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today reported its performance for the fiscal year 2014 second quarter. All comparisons are to the second quarter of fiscal 2013.
HIGHLIGHTS
Second Quarter
· Record diluted EPS of $0.52, up 13 percent from $0.46 per share
· Segment operating profit increased 14 percent
· Record dollar sales of $2.2 billion, up 4 percent; volume down 1 percent
· Grocery Products operating profit up 16 percent; volume up 1 percent; dollar sales flat
· Refrigerated Foods operating profit up 38 percent; volume flat; dollar sales up 10 percent
· Jennie-O Turkey Store operating profit up 2 percent; volume down 5 percent; dollar sales down 1 percent
· Specialty Foods operating profit down 26 percent; volume down 14 percent; dollar sales down 12 percent
· International & Other operating profit up 34 percent; volume up 26 percent; dollar sales up 23 percent
The company reported fiscal 2014 second quarter net earnings of $140.1 million, up 12 percent from net earnings of $125.5 million a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $0.52, up 13 percent compared to $0.46 last year. Sales for the quarter were $2.2 billion, up 4 percent from the same period in fiscal 2013.
COMMENTARY
“Our team achieved a record second quarter both in terms of dollar sales and earnings per share,” said Jeffrey M. Ettinger, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer. “We improved operating profit margins on a total company basis and in four of our five segments.”
“Beneficial pork operating margins and growth in our value-added foodservice business drove our Refrigerated Foods segment results. Our Grocery Products and International segments continued to deliver distribution gains with SKIPPY® peanut butter this quarter,” commented Ettinger. “Favorable turkey commodity markets and growth in value-added product sales helped to mitigate lower live production results in our Jennie-O Turkey Store segment,” stated Ettinger.
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SEGMENT OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS — SECOND QUARTER
Grocery Products (17% of Net Sales, 25% of Total Segment Operating Profit)
Grocery Products operating profit increased 16 percent, aided in part by a favorable comparison to fiscal 2013 which included SKIPPY® peanut butter acquisition costs. Total segment sales were flat. SKIPPY® peanut butter products, HORMEL® bacon toppings, and the HERDEZ® line of products within our MegaMex Foods joint venture delivered sales growth. Sales of our SPAM® family of products and HORMEL® COMPLEATS® microwave meals declined in the second quarter.
Refrigerated Foods (50% of Net Sales, 34% of Total Segment Operating Profit)
Refrigerated Foods segment profit increased 38 percent. Higher pork operating margins offset elevated raw material costs in the value-added businesses. Sales for the quarter were up 10 percent, led by retail sales of BLACK LABEL® bacon, HORMEL® REV® snack wraps, and HORMEL® COUNTRY CROCK® side dishes. Foodservice sales of HORMEL® FIRE BRAISEDTM meats, OLD SMOKEHOUSE® Pecanwood Smoked Bacon, and NATURAL CHOICE® deli meats also increased.
Jennie-O Turkey Store (17% of Net Sales, 24% of Total Segment Operating Profit)
Jennie-O Turkey Store segment profit increased 2 percent this quarter. Strong commodity turkey prices and lower feed costs were offset by lower live production performance and higher fuel expenses from the extended harsh winter. Sales were down 1 percent with lower bird weights driving lower volumes. Sales of value-added products increased this quarter, including JENNIE-O® fresh lean ground turkey tray packs, turkey breakfast sausage, and turkey bacon.
Specialty Foods (10% of Net Sales, 8% of Total Segment Operating Profit)
The Specialty Foods segment posted operating profits 26 percent lower than last year with a 12 percent decrease in sales. Lower segment results were largely due to the July 2013 expiration of the agreement allowing Diamond Crystal Brands to sell certain sugar substitutes into foodservice trade channels.
International & Other (6% of Net Sales, 9% of Total Segment Operating Profit)
The International & Other segment continued to generate strong growth with segment profits up 34 percent and a sales increase of 23 percent. The China business delivered excellent results with growth in pork and the addition of SKIPPY® peanut butter. Segment results were also driven by robust export sales.
OUTLOOK
“Our team continues to generate growth through innovative new value-added products, such as our HORMEL® BACON 1TM fully cooked bacon launched in foodservice channels this quarter by the Refrigerated Foods segment and SKIPPY® Singles Creamy peanut butter items recently introduced by the Grocery Products segment,” commented Ettinger.
“Elevated pork, beef, turkey, and avocado costs, driven by tighter raw material supplies, are presently compressing margins on many of our value-added products. We are maintaining our fiscal 2014 guidance range of $2.17 to $2.27 per share, but expect these cost pressures to push our full year earnings toward the lower end of this range,” stated Ettinger. “Even with these short term challenges, I am pleased with our team’s ability to deliver growth by providing consumers with valued, innovative products.”
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DIVIDENDS
Effective May 15, 2014, the company paid its 343rd consecutive quarterly dividend, at the annual rate of $0.80.
CONFERENCE CALL
A conference call will be webcast at 8:00 a.m. CT on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Access is available at www.hormelfoods.com. The call will also be accessible via telephone by dialing 877-941-8609 and providing the access code 4679596. An audio replay is available by calling 800-406-7325 and entering access code 4679596. The audio replay will be available beginning at 10:30 a.m. CT on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, through 11:59 p.m. CT on June 4, 2014. The Webcast replay will be available at 10:30 a.m. CT, Wednesday, May 21, 2014, and archived for one year.
About Hormel Foods
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer-branded food and meat products, many of which are among the best known and trusted in the food industry. The company leverages its extensive expertise, innovation and high competencies in pork and turkey processing and marketing to bring branded, value-added products to the global marketplace. The company is a member of the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index, S&P Dividend Aristocrats for 2013, was named the 2013 Sustainable Supply Chain of the Year by Refrigerated & Frozen Foods magazine, and was again named one of “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens” by Corporate Responsibility Magazine for the sixth year in a row. Hormel Foods was been recognized on the G.I. Jobs magazine list of America’s Top 100 Military Friendly Employers in 2012 and 2013, and named one of the 2014 40 Best Companies for Leaders by Chief Executive magazine. The company enjoys a strong reputation among consumers, retail grocers, foodservice and industrial customers for products highly regarded for quality, taste, nutrition, convenience and value. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains forward-looking information based on management’s current views and assumptions. Actual events may differ materially. Please refer to the cautionary statement regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors on pages 28 - 35 in the company’s Form 10Q for the quarter ended January 26, 2014, which can be accessed at www.hormelfoods.com under “Investors-SEC Filings.”
“Country Crock” is a registered trademark of the Unilever Group of Companies and is used under license. All rights reserved.
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SEGMENT DATA
Fiscal 2014 Second Quarter Segment Operating Results (dollars in thousands)
SECOND QUARTER — THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
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NET SALES | April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | % Change | |
Grocery Products | | $ | 392,030 | | $ | 393,505 | | (0.4 | ) |
Refrigerated Foods | | 1,111,244 | | 1,011,370 | | 9.9 | |
Jennie-O Turkey Store | | 380,425 | | 384,739 | | (1.1 | ) |
Specialty Foods | | 217,176 | | 245,691 | | (11.6 | ) |
International & Other | | 143,991 | | 117,381 | | 22.7 | |
Total | | $ | 2,244,866 | | $ | 2,152,686 | | 4.3 | |
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OPERATING PROFIT | | | | | | | |
Grocery Products | | $ | 54,890 | | $ | 47,295 | | 16.1 | |
Refrigerated Foods | | 75,397 | | 54,680 | | 37.9 | |
Jennie-O Turkey Store | | 52,808 | | 51,999 | | 1.6 | |
Specialty Foods | | 19,134 | | 25,967 | | (26.3 | ) |
International & Other | | 20,863 | | 15,618 | | 33.6 | |
Total segment operating profit | | 223,092 | | 195,559 | | 14.1 | |
Net interest and investment expense (income) | | 3,399 | | 2,026 | | 67.8 | |
General corporate expense | | 7,152 | | 9,751 | | (26.7 | ) |
Noncontrolling interest | | 616 | | 1,121 | | (45.0 | ) |
Earnings before income taxes | | $ | 213,157 | | $ | 184,903 | | 15.3 | |
YEAR TO DATE — TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED
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NET SALES | April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | % Change | |
Grocery Products | | $ | 793,550 | | $ | 727,645 | | 9.1 | |
Refrigerated Foods | | 2,239,665 | | 2,074,771 | | 7.9 | |
Jennie-O Turkey Store | | 779,825 | | 775,073 | | 0.6 | |
Specialty Foods | | 413,155 | | 479,536 | | (13.8 | ) |
International & Other | | 261,343 | | 211,902 | | 23.3 | |
Total | | $ | 4,487,538 | | $ | 4,268,927 | | 5.1 | |
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OPERATING PROFIT | | | | | | | |
Grocery Products | | $ | 111,232 | | $ | 97,208 | | 14.4 | |
Refrigerated Foods | | 160,696 | | 108,470 | | 48.1 | |
Jennie-O Turkey Store | | 112,353 | | 110,944 | | 1.3 | |
Specialty Foods | | 40,389 | | 49,728 | | (18.8 | ) |
International & Other | | 43,420 | | 32,729 | | 32.7 | |
Total segment operating profit | | 468,090 | | 399,079 | | 17.3 | |
Net interest and investment expense (income) | | 5,320 | | 3,310 | | 60.7 | |
General corporate expense | | 16,068 | | 16,395 | | (2.0 | ) |
Noncontrolling interest | | 1,726 | | 2,450 | | (29.6 | ) |
Earnings before income taxes | | $ | 448,428 | | $ | 381,824 | | 17.4 | |
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HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
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| Thirteen Weeks Ended | Twenty-Six Weeks Ended | |
| April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | |
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Net sales | | $ | 2,244,866 | | $ | 2,152,686 | | $ | 4,487,538 | | $ | 4,268,927 | |
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Cost of products sold | | 1,866,108 | | 1,799,885 | | 3,710,138 | | 3,571,933 | |
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GROSS PROFIT: | | 378,758 | | 352,801 | | 777,400 | | 696,994 | |
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Selling, general and administrative | | 165,785 | | 173,066 | | 331,974 | | 328,897 | |
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Equity in earnings of affiliates | | 3,583 | | 7,194 | | 8,322 | | 17,037 | |
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OPERATING INCOME: | | 216,556 | | 186,929 | | 453,748 | | 385,134 | |
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Other income & expenses: | | | | | | | | | |
Interest & investment (expense) income | | (306) | | 1,116 | | 867 | | 2,926 | |
Interest expense | | (3,093) | | (3,142) | | (6,187) | | (6,236) | |
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EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES: | | 213,157 | | 184,903 | | 448,428 | | 381,824 | |
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Provision for income taxes | | 72,451 | | 58,262 | | 153,264 | | 124,138 | |
(effective tax rate) | | 33.99% | | 31.51% | | 34.18% | | 32.51% | |
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NET EARNINGS | | 140,706 | | 126,641 | | 295,164 | | 257,686 | |
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest | | 616 | | 1,121 | | 1,726 | | 2,450 | |
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION | | $ | 140,090 | | $ | 125,520 | | $ | 293,438 | | $ | 255,236 | |
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NET EARNINGS PER SHARE | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | .53 | | $ | .47 | | $ | 1.11 | | $ | .97 | |
Diluted | | $ | .52 | | $ | .46 | | $ | 1.09 | | $ | .95 | |
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WEIGHTED AVG SHARES O/S | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | 263,926 | | 264,868 | | 263,839 | | 264,406 | |
Diluted | | 270,410 | | 270,780 | | 270,317 | | 269,960 | |
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DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE | | $ | .20 | | $ | .17 | | $ | .40 | | $ | .34 | |
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HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(in thousands)
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| April 27, 2014 | October 27, 2013 | |
ASSETS | |
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CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 499,330 | | $ | 434,014 | |
Accounts receivable | | 515,161 | | 551,500 | |
Inventories | | 1,053,501 | | 967,977 | |
Income taxes receivable | | 14,603 | | - | |
Deferred income taxes | | 71,749 | | 73,543 | |
Prepaid expenses | | 12,293 | | 13,000 | |
Other current assets | | 5,975 | | 7,379 | |
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | | 2,172,612 | | 2,047,413 | |
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INTANGIBLES | | 1,338,262 | | 1,312,565 | |
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OTHER ASSETS | | 598,703 | | 600,569 | |
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PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT, NET | | 976,247 | | 955,333 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 5,085,824 | | $ | 4,915,880 | |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT | |
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | | $ | 751,994 | | $ | 784,009 | |
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LONG-TERM DEBT — LESS CURRENT MATURITIES | | 250,000 | | 250,000 | |
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OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES | | 570,686 | | 565,292 | |
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SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT | | 3,513,144 | | 3,316,579 | |
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TOTAL LIAB. & SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT | | $ | 5,085,824 | | $ | 4,915,880 | |
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HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
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| Twenty-Six Weeks Ended | |
| April 27, 2014 | April 28, 2013 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | |
Net earnings | | $ | 295,164 | | | $ | 257,686 | |
Depreciation and amortization of intangibles | | 63,684 | | | 61,161 | |
Increase in working capital | | (87,834) | | | (55,857) | |
Other | | 4,021 | | | (5,432) | |
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | 275,035 | | | 257,558 | |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | |
Net sale of securities | | - | | | 77,558 | |
Acquisitions of businesses/intangibles | | (41,502) | | | (663,128) | |
Net purchases of property / equipment | | (70,832) | | | (41,183) | |
Increase in investments, equity in affiliates, and other assets | | (111) | | | (5,016) | |
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | (112,445) | | | (631,769) | |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | |
Dividends paid on common stock | | (97,594) | | | (84,405) | |
Share repurchase | | (15,126) | | | (7,928) | |
Other | | 15,584 | | | 46,753 | |
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | (97,136) | | | (45,580) | |
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH | | (138) | | | 151 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | 65,316 | | | (419,640) | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | | 434,014 | | | 682,388 | |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF QUARTER | | $ | 499,330 | | | $ | 262,748 | |
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