<page> SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q (x) Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Security Exchange Act of 1934 For the Quarterly period ended January 03, 2004 or ( ) Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Transition period from ______ to _______ Commission File Number 1-7138 CAGLE'S, INC. GEORGIA 58-0625713 (State or other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) Incorporation or Organization) 2000 Hills Avenue, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318 (Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code) (404) 355-2820 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes __x__ No ______ Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date Class Outstanding January 03, 2004 - -------------------------------------- ----------------------------- Class A Common Stock, $1.00 Par Value	 4,747,280 </page> <page> PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Cagle's, Inc. And Subsidiary Consolidated Balance Sheets January 03, 2004 and March 29, 2003 (In Thousands, Except Par Value) (Period 01/03/04 Unaudited) 01/03/04 03/29/03 ------------ ----------- Assets ----------------------------------------- CURRENT ASSETS Cash $ 15 $ 100 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $601 and $692 at January 03, 2004 and March 29, 2003, respectively 14,621 13,276 Inventories 26,679 27,487 Current Refundable Income Taxes 854 1,137 Other current assets 1,902 576 ------------ ------------ Total current assets 44,071 42,576 ------------ ------------ Investments in and receivables from unconsolidated affiliates 4,835 4,179 Assets held for sale 49,887 6,738 PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT 94,878 197,312 Less accumulated depreciation (54,885) (86,334) ------------ ------------ Property, plant, and equipment, net 39,993 110,978 OTHER ASSETS: Long Term Refundable Taxes 2,851 3,389 Intangible Assets 166 370 Other Assets 3,547 3,547 ------------ ------------ Total Other Assets 6,564 7,306 ------------ ------------ TOTAL ASSETS $ 145,350 $ 171,777 ============ ============ LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY--------------- CURRENT LIABILITIES Current maturities of long term debt $ 63,007 $ 61,994 Accounts payable 20,918 20,280 Accrued expenses 13,887 9,537 ------------ ------------ Total current liabilities 97,812 91,811 ------------ ------------ LONG TERM DEBT (net of current maturities) 23,112 23,479 NONCURRENT DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 16 3,336 OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES 1,000	 1,159 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock, $1 par value; authorized 9,000 Shares and 4,748 issued 4,748 4,748 Additional paid in Capital 4,198 4,198 Treasury stock (82) (84) Retained earnings 14,546 43,130 ------------ ------------ Total stockholders' equity 23,410 51,992 ------------ ------------ TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 145,350 $ 171,777 ============ ============ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. </page> <page> Cagle's, Inc., & Subsidiary Consolidated Statements of Operations For the 14 weeks and 40 weeks ended January 03, 2004 and the 13 weeks and 39 weeks ended December 28, 2002 (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) 14 wks 13 wks 40wks 39wks ended ended ended ended 01/03/04 12/28/02 01/03/04 12/28/02 -------- -------- -------- -------- Net Sales $ 82,648 $ 72,550 $240,430 $238,677 Costs and Expenses: Cost of Sales 98,132 81,636 250,233 250,260 Selling and Delivery 2,333 2,419 6,643 7,530 General and Administrative 3,093 2,414 7,825 7,648 ------- -------- -------- -------- Total costs and expenses 103,558 86,469 264,701 265,438 Loss From Operations (20,910) (13,919) (24,271) (26,761) Other Income(Expense): Interest expense (2,213) (2,171) (6,054) (5,492) Other (expense)income, net (3,801) 848 (3,807) 11,511 Earnings or (Loss) Before equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates and income taxes (26,924) (15,242) (34,132) (20,742) Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates 816 930 2,371 3,622 -------- -------- -------- -------- Loss Before Income Taxes (26,108) (14,312) (31,761) (17,120) Provision (Benefit) For Income Taxes (1,159) (5,066) (3,179) (6,093) -------- -------- -------- -------- Net Loss $(24,949) (9,246) (28,582) (11,027) ======== ======== ======== ======== Weighted Average Shares Outstanding -Basic 4,747 4,746 4,747 4,745 -Diluted 4,747 4,746 4,747 4,745 ======== ======== ======== ======== Net Loss Per Common Share -Basic $ (5.26) $ (1.95) $ (6.02) $ (2.32) -Diluted $ (5.26) $ (1.95) $ (6.02) $ (2.32) Dividends Per Common Share $ .00 $ .00 $ .00 $ .00 ======== ======== ======== ======== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. </page> <page> Cagle's, Inc & Subsidiary Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the 40 weeks ended January 03, 2004 and the 39 weeks ended December 28, 2002 (In Thousands) (unaudited) 01/03/04 	 12/28/02 ------------- ------------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net Income $ (28,582) $ (11,027) Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 9,768 11,543 Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment (2) (27) Gain on sales of joint ventures 0 (12,914) Impairment of fixed assets held for sale 18,528 0 Changes in investment in and receivables from unconsolidated affiliates (656) (2,388) Deferred Income Taxes (3,320) (5,111) Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivables, net (1,345) 3,743 Income Tax Refund Receivable 821 4,731 Inventories 808 3,654 Other current assets (1,326) (330) Accounts payable 638 (902) Accrued expenses 4,350 1,348 Other non-current liability (159) (3,424) ------------- ------------- Total Adjustments 28,105 (77) ------------- ------------- Net cash provided by operating activities (477) (11,104) ------------- ------------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Additions to property, plant, and equipment (257) (918) Proceeds from the sale of property, plant, equip 3 27 Proceeds from sales of joint ventures 0 56,736 ------------- ------------- Net cash used in investing activities (254) 55,845 ------------- ------------- Cash Flows from financing activities: Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations 0 (44,830) Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 646 0 Proceeds from exercise of Stock Options 0 12 ------------- ------------- Net cash provided or (used) by financing activities 646 (44,818) ------------- ------------- NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (85) (77) CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 100 91 ------------- ------------- CASH AT END OF PERIOD $ 15 $ 14 ============= ============= SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Interest $ 5,459 $ 4,867 ============= ============= Income Taxes (Refunded), Paid $ 0 $ (5,678) ============= ============= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. </page> <page> Cagle's, Inc. & Subsidiary Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements January 03, 2004 1. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments which are of a normal and recurring nature necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position of Cagle's, Inc. and Subsidiary (the "Company") as of January 03, 2004 and March 29, 2003 and the results of their operations for the 14 weeks and 40 weeks ended January 03, 2004 and for the 13 weeks and 39 weeks ended December 28,2002. 2. The results of operations for the 14 weeks and 40 weeks ended January 03, 2004 and for the 13 weeks and 39 weeks ended December 28, 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year. 3. Inventories consisted of the following: (In Thousands) January 03, 2004 	March 29, 2003 Finished Product $ 4,655 $ 6,078 Field Inventory and Breeders 16,998 16,216 Feed, Eggs, and Medication 3,795 3,710 Supplies 1,231 1,483 ---------------- -------------- $26,679 $27,487 4. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may vary from those estimates. 5. Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates The Company accounts for its investments in its unconsolidated affiliates using the equity method. The Company's share of earnings from these affiliates totaled $816,000 and $2,371,000, respectively, for the 14 weeks and 40 weeks ended January 03, 2004 and $930,000 and $3,622,000, respectively, for the 13 weeks and 39 weeks ended December 28, 2002. 6. Other Non-recurring Activities Included in the 40 weeks ended January 03, 2004 results is $1,815,714, which represents recovery from partial settlement in lawsuits involving vitamin manufacturers and a class action settlement involving methionine manufacturers. During the comparable 39 week period ended December 28, 2002, the company reported $2,384,814 as recoveries from vitamin lawsuits. 7. Subsequent Events During the quarter, the Company signed a letter of intent to sell the Perry, Georgia complex consisting of a processing plant in Perry, Georgia, and a feed mill and hatchery in Forsyth, Georgia for $45,000,000; the sale was closed on January 30, 2004. As a result, the company, is reporting a $18,528,000 charge for asset impairment in the current quarter. Additionally, $3,797,000 of expenses related to the transaction have been accrued and reported in the current quarter. The Company also closed a $20 million credit facility on January 30, 2004; this combined with proceeds of the sale enabled the Company to pay off the existing bank group credit facility. The Company issued a press release on February 6, 2004 disclosing a restructuring of Corporate level staffing. </page> <page> Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation January 30, 2004 Financial Condition Improved market conditions helped the Company's strained liquidity through the quarter ended January 03, 2004. Reduced production and consequently sales through the holiday period adversely affected cash flow even as we experienced improved prices during the quarter. The Company signed a letter of intent to sell its Perry, Georgia complex and subsequently did so in January. The sale of this complex and simultaneous refinancing is expected to provide extra liquidity to supplement the expected improvement in operating cash flow without the burden of the Perry complex. These transactions resulted in a charge of $22,325,000 in the current quarter. Results of Operations Net Revenues for the quarter ended January 3, 2004 increased by 13.9% as compared to the quarter ended December 28, 2002 and .7% for the 40-week period ended January 3, 2004 as compared to the 39-week period ended December 28, 2002. Revenue for the quarters was improved by approximately 7.5% due to the extra Week, with the remains due to improved market conditions. An example of improved pricing for the quarter and year to date are line run breast 16.8% and 24.9% quarter and year to date, respectively; Boneless/skinless thigh meat 19.3% and 39.8%, respectively; Boneless Breast 19.7% and 20.6%, respectively; Breast tenders 30.4% and 36.4%, respectively; wings 52% and 97.1%, respectively and leg quarters 49.2% and 64.7%, respectively. The production increase during the quarter and 9-month period was 3.6% and 8.9%. Cost of sales for the quarter ended January 3, 2004 was 20.2% higher than for the comparable quarter and virtually the same for the nine month period with the primary cause being the impairment charge resulting from the agreement to sell its Perry, Georgia Complex and this was offset, dollar wise by less production volume respectively due to a shift reduction at a large bird deboning plant offset slightly by increased slaughter at a small bird Food Service/ Fast Food Facility. Selling Delivery and Administrative Expenses This category of expense was 12.3% higher for the quarter ended January 3, 2004 with the major increase due to legal and consulting fees associated with efforts to sell a major asset (the Perry complex) and responding to requirements set forth by lenders. This category of expense was 4.7% lower for the 9 month period than for the comparable period of a year ago due to reductions in outside selling costs. Interest Expenses Interest expenses for the quarter ended January 3,2004 was 1.9% higher and the nine month ended the same date was 10.2% higher than for the comparable period of a year ago. This increase reflects the extra week in the period and various penalty rates charged by lenders during the period through waived fees, service fees, and the unfavorable impact of some interest rate swaps as interest rates declined. Other Income (Expenses) The extreme variance in this classification reflects the effects of major asset sales reported in the year-ago results, both for the quarter and 9-month results. The current quarter and year to date results includes $3,797,000 of expenses attributed to the sale of the Perry complex. Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates The reduced earnings as compared to a year ago reflect the absence of earnings from the joint ventures, which were sold in the previous year. Income Taxes The provision for income taxes reflects the company's estimated liability for income taxes net of any credits to which the company may be entitled. The benefit reflected represents the company's expectation of its ability to carry current loss forward to reduce tax liability on future earnings. Part II Other Information Item 1 Legal Proceedings No material developments. Item 9 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibits required by Item 601 Regulation S-K - Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 - Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,18 v.s.c. Section 1350 (b) Report on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter reporting the withdrawal of one letter of intent to sell its Perry Complex and a 8-K announcing the signing a letter of intent to sell the Perry Complex to a different purchaser. Subsequent to the end of the quarter the company (January 30, 2004) the company filed an 8-K to disclose the closing of the sale of the Perry Complex; an subsequent 8-K (February 6, 2004) disclosed a restructuring of Corporate level staffing. </page> <page> Signatures Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. /s/ J. Douglas Cagle Chairman and C.E.O. Date: February 11, 2004 </page> <page> Certifications I, J. Douglas Cagle, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Cagle's, Inc. 2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have: (a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to them by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared; (b) evaluated the effectiveness of the issuer's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report ("Evaluation Date"); and (c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on their evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; 5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on their most recent evaluation, to the issuer's auditors and the audit committee of the board of directors: (a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the issuer's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the issuer's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the issuer's internal controls; and 6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in the report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of their most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. /s/ J. Douglas Cagle Chief Executive Officer Date: February 11, 2004 </page> <page> I, George L. Pitts, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Cagle's, Inc. 2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have: (a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to them by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared; (b) evaluated the effectiveness of the issuer's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report ("Evaluation Date"); and (c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on their evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; 5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on their most recent evaluation, to the issuer's auditors and the audit committee of the board of directors: (a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the issuer's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the issuer's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the issuer's internal controls; and 6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in the report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of their most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. /s/ George L. Pitts Secretary (cfo) Date: February 11, 2004 </page>