Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) 10-K 2009 FY Annual report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

xANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009

OR

oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                     to                   

Commission file number 1-1361

TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC.(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Virginia	22-1318955
(State or other jurisdiction of	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)

7401 South Cicero Avenue, Chicago, Illinois  60629

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number:  (773) 838-3400

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

Title of each class	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock — Par Value $.69-4/9 Per Share	New York Stock Exchange

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

Class B Common Stock — Par Value $.69-4/9 Per Share

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  Yes o   No x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.  Yes o   No x

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 x   No o

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).  Yes o   No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  x

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

Large Accelerated Filer x	Accelerated Filer o
Non-accelerated Filer o	Smaller Reporting Company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o   No x

As of February 23, 2010, there were outstanding 35,811,283 shares of Common Stock par value $.69-4/9 per share, and 19,909,726 shares of Class B Common Stock par value $.69-4/9 per share.

As of June 30, 2009, the aggregate market value of the Common Stock (based upon the closing price of the stock on the New York Stock Exchange on such date) held by non-affiliates was approximately $447,562,000.  Class B Common Stock is not traded on any exchange, is restricted as to transfer or other disposition, but is convertible into Common Stock on a share-for-share basis.  Upon such conversion, the resulting shares of Common Stock are freely transferable and publicly traded.  Assuming all 19,909,726 shares of outstanding Class B Common Stock were converted into Common Stock, the aggregate market value of Common Stock held by non-affiliates on June 30, 2009 (based upon the closing price of the stock on the New York Stock Exchange on such date) would have been approximately $529,731,000.  Determination of stock ownership by non-affiliates was made solely for the purpose of this requirement, and the Registrant is not bound by these determinations for any other purpose.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

1.             Portions of the Company’s Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2009 (the “2009 Report”) are incorporated by reference in Parts I and II of this report and filed as an exhibit to this report.

2.             Portions of the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2010 Proxy Statement”) scheduled to be held on May 3, 2010 are incorporated by reference in Part III of this report.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM 1.	Business	1
ITEM 1A.	Risk Factors	3
ITEM 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	6
ITEM 2.	Properties	6
ITEM 3.	Legal Proceedings	7
ITEM 5.	Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	8
ITEM 6.	Selected Financial Data	8
ITEM 7.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	9
ITEM 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	9
ITEM 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	9
ITEM 9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	9
ITEM 9A.	Controls and Procedures	9
ITEM 9B.	Other Information	10
ITEM 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	10
ITEM 11.	Executive Compensation	11
ITEM 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	11
ITEM 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	11
ITEM 14.	Principal Accountant Fees and Services	12
ITEM 15.	Exhibits and Financial Statements Schedules	12

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Forward-Looking Information

From time to time, in the Company’s statements and written reports, including this report, the Company discusses its expectations regarding future performance by making certain “forward-looking statements.”  Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipated,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “project,” and other words of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of future operating or financial performance and are subject to certain factors, risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results and achievements to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and management’s views and assumptions regarding future events.  Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied herein.  Consequently, the Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.  In connection with the “safe harbor provisions” of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, factors, among others, which could cause future results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, expectations and assumptions expressed or implied herein include those set forth in the subsection entitled “Risk Factors” in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” on Pages 13 and 14 of the 2009 Report, which subsection is incorporated herein by reference. In addition, the Company’s results may be affected by general factors, such as economic conditions, political developments, currency exchange rates, interest and inflation rates, accounting standards, taxes, and laws and regulations affecting the Company in markets where it competes and those factors described in Item 1A “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

PART I

ITEM 1.Business.

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company”) have been engaged in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products for over 100 years.  This is the only industry segment in which the Company operates and is its only line of business.  The majority of the Company’s products are sold under the registered trademarks TOOTSIE ROLL, TOOTSIE ROLL POPS, CHILD’S PLAY, CARAMEL APPLE POPS, CHARMS, BLOW-POP, BLUE RAZZ, ZIP-A-DEE POPS, CELLA’S, MASON DOTS, MASON CROWS, JUNIOR MINT, CHARLESTON CHEW, SUGAR DADDY, SUGAR BABIES, ANDES, FLUFFY STUFF, DUBBLE BUBBLE, RAZZLES, CRY BABY and NIK-L-NIP.

The Company’s products are marketed in a variety of packages designed to be suitable for display and sale in different types of retail outlets.  They are distributed through approximately 100 candy and grocery brokers and by the Company itself to approximately 15,000 customers throughout the United States.  These customers include wholesale distributors of candy and groceries, supermarkets, variety stores, dollar stores, chain grocers, drug chains,  discount chains, cooperative grocery associations, warehouse and membership club stores, vending machine operators, the U. S. military and fund-raising charitable organizations.

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The Company’s principal markets are in the United States, Canada and Mexico.  The majority of production from the Company’s Canadian plants is sold in the United States. The majority of production from the Company’s Mexican plant is sold in Mexico.

The domestic confectionery business is highly competitive.  The Company competes primarily with other manufacturers of bar candy, bagged candy and bubble gum of the type sold in the above mentioned stores.  Although accurate statistics are not available, the Company believes it is among the ten largest domestic manufacturers in this field.  In the markets in which the Company competes, the main forms of competition comprise brand recognition as well as a fair price for our products at various retail price points.

The Company did not have a material backlog of firm orders at the end of the calendar years 2009 or 2008.

Packaging materials and ingredients used by the Company are readily obtainable from a number of suppliers at competitive prices.  Prices for corn syrup, dairy products and vegetable oil declined during 2009.  The price of sugar which is a significant ingredient in the Company’s products, was higher in 2009 than in 2008 due to lower crop yields in Brazil and India.  Energy costs, including fuel surcharges, were lower in 2009.  Packaging material costs, including films, cartons, and waxed paper, increased somewhat in 2009.  The Company continues to seek competitive bids to leverage the high volume of annual purchases it makes of many items and to lower per unit costs.

The Company has historically hedged certain of its future sugar, corn syrup and soybean oil needs with derivatives at such times that it believes that the forward markets are favorable. The Company’s decision to hedge its major ingredient requirements is dependent on our evaluation of forward commodities’ markets and comparison to vender quotations, if available, and/or historical costs. The Company has historically hedged with derivatives these major commodities and ingredients before the commencement of the next calendar year to better ascertain the need for product pricing changes or product weight decline (indirect price change) adjustments to its product sales portfolio and better manage ingredient costs. The Company will generally purchase forward derivative contracts (i.e. “long” position) in selected future months that correspond to the Company’s estimated procurement and usage needs of the respective commodity in the respective forward periods.

From time to time, the Company also changes the size of certain of its products, which are usually sold at standard prices, to reflect significant changes in raw material costs.

The Company does not hold any material patents, licenses, franchises or concessions.  The Company’s major trademarks are registered in the United States and in many other countries.  Continued trademark protection is of material importance to the Company’s business as a whole.

Although the Company does develop new products, including product line extensions for existing brands, the Company does not expend material amounts of money on research or development activities.

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The Company’s compliance with federal, state and local regulations which have been enacted or adopted regulating the discharge of materials into the environment, or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment, has not had a material effect on the capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position of the Company nor does the Company anticipate any such material effects from presently enacted or adopted regulations.

The Company employs approximately 2,200 persons.

The Company has found that its sales normally maintain a consistent level throughout the year except for a substantial upsurge in the third quarter which reflects sales associated with Halloween.  In anticipation of this high sales period, the Company generally begins its Halloween inventory build-up in the second quarter of each year.  The Company historically offers extended credit terms for sales made under Halloween sales programs.  Each year, after Halloween receivables have been collected, the Company invests such funds in various marketable securities.

Revenues from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. aggregated approximately 22.9%, 23.5%, and 22.4% of net product sales during the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007,  respectively. Although no other customer other than Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. accounted for more than 10% of net sales, the loss of one or more significant customers could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business.

For a summary of sales and long-lived assets of the Company by geographic area and additional information regarding the foreign subsidiaries of the Company, see Note 9 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” on Page 24 of the 2009 Report and on Page 4 of the 2009 Report under the section entitled “International.”  Note 9 and the aforesaid section are incorporated herein by reference.

Information regarding the Company’s annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to these reports, will be made available, free of charge, upon written request to Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc., 7401 South Cicero Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60629, Attention:  Barry Bowen, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary.  The Company does not make such reports available on its website at www.tootsie.com because it believes that they are readily available from the Securities Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov, and because the Company provides them free of charge upon request. Interested parties, including shareholders, may communicate to the Board of Directors or any individual director in writing, by regular mail, addressed to the Board of Directors or an individual director, in care of Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc., 7401 South Cicero Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60629, Attention: Ellen R. Gordon, President.  If an interested party wishes to communicate directly with the Company’s non-employee directors, it should be noted on the cover of the communication.

ITEM 1A.Risk Factors.

Significant factors that could impact the Company’s financial condition or results of operations include, without limitation, the following:

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·Risk of changes in the price and availability of raw materials -  The packaging materials and several of the principal ingredients used by the Company are subject to price volatility.  Although the Company engages in commodity hedging transactions and seeks to leverage the high volume of its annual purchases, the Company may experience price increases in these raw materials that it may not be able to offset, which could have an adverse impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.  In addition, although the Company has historically been able to procure sufficient supplies of raw materials, market conditions could change such that adequate supplies might not be available.

·Risk of changes in product performance and competition - The Company competes with other well-established manufacturers of confectionery products.  A failure of new or existing products to be favorably received, a failure to retain preferred shelf space at retail or a failure to sufficiently counter aggressive competitive actions could have an adverse impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

·Risk of discounting and other competitive actions - Discounting and other competitive actions may make it more difficult for the Company to maintain its operating margins.

·Risk of dependence on large customers — The Company’s largest customer, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., accounted for approximately 22.9% of net product sales in 2009, and other large, national chains are also material to the Company’s sales.  The loss of Wal-Mart or one or more other large customers, or a material decrease in purchases by one or more large customers, could result in decreased sales and adversely impact the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

·Risk of changes in consumer preferences and tastes -  Failure to adequately anticipate and react to changing demographics, consumer trends, consumer health concerns and product preferences could have an adverse impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

·Risk of economic conditions on consumer purchases — The Company’s sales are impacted by consumer spending levels and impulse purchases which are affected by general macroeconomic conditions, consumer confidence, employment levels, availability of consumer credit and interest rates on that credit, consumer debt levels, energy costs and other factors. Volatility in food and energy costs, a sustained global recession, rising unemployment, and declines in personal spending could adversely impact the Company’s revenues, profitability and financial condition.

·Risk’s related to environmental matters — The Company’s operations are not particularly impactful on the environment, but increased government regulation such as cap and trade or other such legislation could adversely impact the Company’s profitability.

·Risk of economic conditions on customers and suppliers - Short and long-term lenders have reportedly become increasingly cautious in providing financing to companies.  As a result, our customers and our suppliers could face difficulty in

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securing debt financing. This could result in reduced liquidity for our customers and our suppliers. If current credit market conditions continue, the Company could experience an increase in bad debt expense resulting in reduced cash flows.

·Risk of new governmental laws and regulations - Governmental laws and regulations, including food and drug laws, laws related to advertising and marketing practices, accounting standards, taxation requirements, competition laws, employment laws and environmental laws, both in and outside the U.S. are subject to change over time, which could adversely impact the Company’s results of operations and ability to compete in domestic or foreign marketplaces.

·Risk of labor stoppages - To the extent the Company experiences any material labor stoppages, such disputes or strikes could negatively affect shipments from suppliers or shipments of finished product.

·Risk of impairment of reporting units or indefinite-lived assets —  In accordance with authoritative guidance, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized but are subject to an impairment evaluation annually or more frequently upon the occurrence of a triggering event, and other long-lived assets are likewise tested for impairment upon the occurrence of a triggering event.  During 2009 the Company recorded pre-tax charges of $14,000,000 related to the impairment of certain trademarks and $4,400,000 related to a joint venture.  A further write-down of other of the Company’s intangible or other indefinite-lived assets could materially and adversely impact its results of operations.

·Risk of the cost of energy increasing - Energy costs could continue to rise, which would result in higher distribution, freight and other operating costs. The Company may not be able to offset these cost increases, which could have an adverse impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

·Risk of a product recall - Issues related to the quality and safety of the Company’s products could result in a voluntary or involuntary large-scale product recall.  Negative publicity associated with this type of situation, including a product recall relating to product contamination or product tampering, whether valid or not, could negatively impact demand for our products. Costs associated with these potential actions, including a product recall and related litigation or fines, and marketing costs relating to the re-launch of such products or brands, could negatively affect our operating results.

·Risk of operational interruptions relating to computer software failures, including the implementation of new enterprise resource planning and supply chain systems - The Company is reliant on computer software programs to operate its business and is currently in the process of implementing new business software systems to improve its operational efficiency. In addition to the underlying risk posed by any software corruption, implementation of these new computer software systems adds further risk, including the potential disruption of supply chain planning and activities relating to sales demand forecasts, materials procurement, production planning, and customer shipments, all of which could negatively impact sales and profits.

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·Risk of production interruptions — The majority of the Company’s products are manufactured in a single production facility on specialized equipment.  In the event of a disaster at a specific plant location it would be difficult to transfer production to other facilities in a timely manner, which could result in loss of market share for the affected products.

·Risk related to international operations — To the extent there is political or social unrest, civil war, terrorism or significant economic instability in the countries in which the Company operates, the results of the Company’s business in such countries could be adversely impacted.  Currency exchange rate fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies could have an adverse impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

·Risk related to investments in marketable securities — The Company invests its surplus cash in a diversified portfolio of highly rated marketable securities, generally with maturities of generally up to three years.  Changes in the financial markets can affect the carrying value of such instruments, and in 2009 and 2008 the Company recorded pre-tax impairments of $700,000 and $5,140,000, respectively, against an auction rate security which the Company determined had become impaired.

The factors identified above are believed to be significant factors, but not necessarily all of the significant factors, that could impact our business.  Unpredictable or unknown factors could also have material effects on the Company.

Additional significant factors that may affect the Company’s operations, performance and business results include the risks and uncertainties listed from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the risk factors or uncertainties listed herein or listed in any document incorporated by reference herein.

ITEM 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments.

None.

ITEM 2.Properties.

The Company owns its principal plant and offices which are located in Chicago, Illinois in a building consisting of approximately 2,225,000 square feet which is utilized for offices, manufacturing and warehousing. In addition to owning the principal plant and warehousing facilities mentioned above, the Company leases manufacturing and warehousing facilities at a second location in Chicago which comprises 138,000 square feet.  The lease is renewable by the Company every five years through June, 2011.  The Company also periodically leases additional warehousing space at this second location as needed on a month-to-month basis.

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The Company’s other principal manufacturing facilities, all of which are owned, are:

Location	Square Feet (a)
Covington, Tennessee	685,000
Cambridge, Massachusetts	142,000
Delavan, Wisconsin	162,000
Concord, Ontario, Canada	280,500	(b)
Hazelton, Pennsylvania	240,000	(c)
Mexico City, Mexico	90,000

(a)     Square footage is approximate and includes production, warehousing and office space.

(b)     Two facilities; a third owned facility, comprising 225,000 square feet of warehousing space, and which is excluded from the reported totals above, is leased to a third party.

(c)     Warehousing only.

The Company owns substantially all of the production machinery and equipment located in its plants.  The Company also holds four commercial real estate properties for investment which were acquired with the proceeds from a sale of surplus real estate in 2005.

ITEM 3.Legal Proceedings.

There are no material pending legal proceedings known to the Company to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their property is the subject, and no penalties have been imposed by the Internal Revenue Service on the Company.

ADDITIONAL ITEM.Executive Officers of the Registrant.

See the information on Executive Officers set forth in the table in Part III, Item 10, Page 10 of this report, which is incorporated herein by reference.

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PART II

ITEM 5.Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

The Company’s Common Stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange.  The Company’s Class B Common Stock is subject to restrictions on transferability and no market exists for such shares of Class B Common Stock.  The Class B Common Stock is convertible at the option of the holder into shares of Common Stock on a share-for-share basis.  As of February 24, 2010, there were approximately 4,100 and 1,500 registered holders of record of Common and Class B Common Stock, respectively.  In addition, the Company estimates that as of February 24, 2010 there were 18,000 and 5,000 beneficial holders of Common and Class B Common Stock, respectively.  For information on the market price of, and dividends paid with respect to, the Company’s Common Stock, see the section entitled “2009-2008 Quarterly Summary of Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. Stock Price and Dividends Per Share” which appears on Page 28 of the 2009 Report.  This section is incorporated herein by reference and filed as an exhibit to this report.

The following table sets forth information about the shares of Common Stock the Company repurchased on the open market during the quarter ended December 31, 2009:

				Total Number of	Maximum Number (or
	Total	Average		Shares Purchased	Approximate Dollar Value)
	Number	Price		as Part of Publicly	of Shares that May Yet
	of Shares	Paid per		Announced Plans	be Purchased Under the
Period	Purchased	Share		or Programs	Plans or Programs
Oct 1 to Oct 31	26,000	$	23.48	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Nov 1 to Nov 30	—	—		Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Dec 1 to Dec 31	—	—		Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Total	26,000	$	23.48

While the Company does not have a formal or publicly announced stock repurchase program, the Company’s Board of Directors periodically authorizes a dollar amount for share repurchases.  The treasurer executes share repurchase transactions according to these guidelines.

ITEM 6.Selected Financial Data.

See the section entitled “Five Year Summary of Earnings and Financial Highlights” which appears on Page 29 of the 2009 Report.  This section is incorporated herein by reference and filed as an exhibit to this report.

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ITEM 7.                     ��                               Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

See the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” on Pages 5-14 of the 2009 Report.  This section is incorporated herein by reference and filed as an exhibit to this report.

ITEM 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

See the section entitled “Market Risks” in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” on Pages 12-13 of the 2009 Report.  This section is incorporated herein by reference and filed as an exhibit to this report.

See also Note 1 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” commencing on Page 19 of the 2009 Report, which is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

The financial statements, together with the report thereon of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP dated March 1, 2010, appearing on Pages 15-26 and 27 of the 2009 Report and the “Quarterly Financial Data” on Page 28 of the 2009 Report are incorporated by reference in this report.  With the exception of the aforementioned information and the information incorporated in Items 1, 5, 6, 7, 7A, and 9A, the 2009 Report is not to be deemed filed as part of this report.

ITEM 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

None.

ITEM 9A.Controls And Procedures.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded, based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this report, that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) ) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i)  recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Internal Control over Financial Reporting

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(a) See Page 14 of the 2009 Report for “Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

(b) See Page 27 of the 2009 Report for the attestation report of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, which is incorporated herein by reference.

(c)  There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B.Other Information.

None

PART III

ITEM 10.Directors,  Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

See the information with respect to the Directors of the Company which is set forth in the section entitled “Election of Directors” of the 2010 Proxy Statement, which section of the 2010 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.  See the information in the section entitled “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” of the Company’s 2010 Proxy Statement, which section is incorporated herein by reference.

The following table sets forth the information with respect to the executive officers of the Company:

Name	Position (1)	Age
Melvin J. Gordon*	Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (2)	90
Ellen R. Gordon*	President and Chief Operating Officer (2)	78
G. Howard Ember Jr.	Vice President/Finance	57
John W. Newlin Jr.	Vice President/Manufacturing	72
Thomas E. Corr	Vice President/Marketing and Sales	61
John P. Majors	Vice President/Distribution	48
Barry P. Bowen	Treasurer	54

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*A member of the Board of Directors of the Company

(1)All of the above named officers other than Mr. Majors have served in the positions set forth in the table as their principal occupations for more than the past ten years.  From January, 2000 until joining the Company in October, 2004 Mr. Majors was employed by The Pepsi Bottling Group in various senior logistics management positions.  Mr. and Mrs. Gordon also serve as President and Vice President, respectively of HDI Investment Corp., a family investment company.

(2)Melvin J. Gordon and Ellen R. Gordon are husband and wife.

Code of Ethics

The Company has a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which applies to all of the Company’s directors and employees, and which meets the Securities Exchange Commission criteria for a “code of ethics.”  The Code of Ethics is available on the Company’s website, located at www.tootsie.com, and the information in such Code of Conduct is available in print to any shareholder who requests a copy.

ITEM 11.Executive Compensation.

See the information set forth in the sections entitled “Executive Compensation”  and “Director Compensation” of the Company’s 2010 Proxy Statement, which are incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

For information with respect to the beneficial ownership of the Company’s Common Stock and Class B Common Stock by the beneficial owners of more than 5% of said shares and by the management of the Company, see the sections entitled “Ownership of Common Stock and Class B Common Stock by Certain Beneficial Owners” and “Ownership of Common Stock and Class B Common Stock by Management” of the 2010 Proxy Statement.  These sections of the 2010 Proxy Statement are incorporated herein by reference.  The Company does not have any compensation plans under which equity securities of the Company are authorized for issuance.

ITEM 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

See the section entitled “Related Person Transactions” of the 2010 Proxy Statement, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Our board of directors has determined that our non-management directors, Messrs. Seibert and Bergeman and Ms. Lewis-Brent, are independent under the New York Stock Exchange listing standards because they have no direct or indirect relationship with the Company other than through their service on the Board of Directors

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ITEM 14.Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

See the section entitled “Independent Auditor Fees and Services” of the 2010 Proxy Statement, which is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 15.Exhibits and Financial Statements Schedule.

(a)Financial Statements.

The following financial statements and schedule are filed as part of this report:

(1)Financial Statements (filed herewith as part of Exhibit 13):

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Earnings and Retained Earnings for each of the three years ended December 31, 2009

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at December 31, 2009 and 2008

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years ended in the period December 31, 2009

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(2)Financial Statement Schedule:

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Financial Statement Schedule

For the three years ended December 31, 2009 — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

(3)Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K:

See Index to Exhibits which appears following Financial Schedule II.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc., has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC.
By:	Melvin J. Gordon
	Melvin J. Gordon, Chairman
	of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
Date:	March 1, 2010

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Melvin J. Gordon	Chairman of the Board
Melvin J. Gordon	of Directors and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer)	March 1, 2010
Ellen R. Gordon	Director, President and Chief Operating Officer	March 1, 2010
Ellen R. Gordon
Barre A. Seibert	Director
Barre A. Seibert		March 1, 2010
Lana Jane Lewis-Brent	Director	March 1, 2010
Lana Jane Lewis-Brent
Richard P. Bergeman	Director	March 1, 2010
Richard P. Bergeman
G. Howard Ember, Jr.	Vice President, Finance	March 1, 2010
G. Howard Ember, Jr.	(principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ON
FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE

To the Board of Directors of Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.:

Our audits of the consolidated financial statements and of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting referred to in our report dated March 1, 2010 appearing in the 2009 Annual Report to Shareholders of Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (which report and consolidated financial statements are incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K) also included an audit of the financial statement schedule listed in Item 15(a)(2) of this Form 10-K.  In our opinion, this financial statement schedule presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chicago, IL

March 1, 2010

TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (in thousands)

DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007

Description	Balance at beginning of year		Additions (reductions) charged (credited) to expense			Deductions(1)		Balance at End of Year
2009:
Reserve for bad debts	$	1,358	$	541		$	161	$	1,738
Reserve for cash discounts	565		10,374			10,321		618
Deferred tax asset valuation	8,506		(7,594		)	—		912
	$	10,429	$	3,321		$	10,482	$	3,268
2008:
Reserve for bad debts	$	1,727	$	(237	)	$	132	$	1, 358
Reserve for cash discounts	560		10,233			10,228		565
Deferred tax asset valuation	7,556		950			—		8,506
	$	9,843	$	10,946		$	10,360	$	10,429
2007:
Reserve for bad debts	$	1,741	$	104		$	118	$	1,727
Reserve for cash discounts	581		10, 093			10,114		560
Deferred tax asset valuation	4,329		3,227			—		7,556
	$	6,651	$	13,424		$	10,232	$	9,843

(1)Deductions against reserve for bad debts consist of accounts receivable written off net of recoveries and exchange rate movements.  Deductions against reserve for cash discounts consist of allowances to customers.

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

	The Company hereby agrees to provide the Commission, upon request, copies of any omitted exhibits or schedules required by Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K.
3.1	Restated Articles of Incorporation. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1997.
3.2	Amendment to Restated Articles of Incorporation. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999.
3.3	Amended and Restated By-Laws. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996.
4.1	Specimen Class B Common Stock Certificate. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated February 29, 1988.
10.8.1*	Excess Benefit Plan. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8.1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1990.
10.8.2*	Amended and Restated Career Achievement Plan of the Company. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8.2 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998.
10.8.3*	Amendment to the Amended and Restated Career Achievement Plan of the Company. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8.3 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999.
10.12*	Restatement of Split Dollar Agreement (Special Trust) between the Company and the trustee of the Gordon Family 1993 Special Trust dated January 31, 1997. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996.
10.21*	Executive Split Dollar Insurance and Collateral Assignment Agreement between the Company and G. Howard Ember Jr. dated July 30, 1994. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994.
10.22*	Executive Split Dollar Insurance and Collateral Assignment Agreement between the Company and John W. Newlin dated July 30, 1994. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994.
10.23*	Executive Split Dollar Insurance and Collateral Assignment Agreement between the Company and Thomas E. Corr dated July 30, 1994. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994.

10.25*	Form of Change In Control Agreement dated August, 1997 between the Company and certain executive officers. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997.
10.26*	Executive Split Dollar Insurance and Collateral Assignment Agreement between the Company and Barry Bowen dated April 1, 1997. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997.
10.27*	Amendment to Split Dollar Agreement (Special Trust) dated April 2, 1998 between the Company and the trustee of the Gordon Family 1993 Special Trust, together with related Collateral Assignments. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998.
10.28*	Form of amendment to Change in Control Agreement between the Company and certain executive officers. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
10.29*	Post 2004 Supplemental Savings Plan of the Company. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
10.30*	Post 2004 Excess Benefit Plan of the Company. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
10.31*	Amended and Restated Career Achievement Plan of the Company. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
13	The following items incorporated by reference herein from the Company’s 2009 Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2009 (the “2009 Report”), are filed as Exhibits to this report:
	(i)	Information under the section entitled “International” set forth on Page 4 of the 2009 Report;
	(ii)	Information under the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” set forth on Pages 5-14 of the 2009 Report;
	(iii)	Information under the subsection entitled “Risk Factors” set forth on Pages 13-14 of the 2009 Report;
	(iv)	Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at December 31, 2009 and 2008 set forth on Pages 15-16 of the 2009 Report;

	(v)	Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Earnings and Retained Earnings for the three years ended December 31, 2009 set forth on Page 17 of the 2009 Report;
	(vi)	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three years ended December 31, 2009 set forth on Page 18 of the 2009 Report;
	(vii)	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements set forth on Pages 19-26 of the 2009 Report;
	(viii)	Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting set forth on Page 14 of the 2009 Report,
	(ix)	Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm set forth on Page 27 of the 2009 Report;
	(x)	Quarterly Financial Data set forth on Page 28 of the 2009 Report;
	(xi)	Information under the section entitled “2009-2008 Quarterly Summary of Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. Stock Price and Dividends per Share” set forth on Page 30 of the 2009 Report; and
	(xii)	Information under the section entitled “Five Year Summary of Earnings and Financial Highlights” set forth on Page 29 of the 2009 Report.
21	List of Subsidiaries of the Company.
31.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32	Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

*Management compensation plan or arrangement.