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 September 27, 1997 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 June 28, 1997 - -------------------------------------- ----------------------------- Class A Common Stock, $1.00 Par Value	 5,006,281 PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Cagle's, Inc. And Subsidiary Consolidated Balance Sheets September 27, 1997 and March 29, 1997 (In Thousands, Except Par Value) (9/97=Unaudited) 09/27/97 03/29/97 ------------ ------------- Assets - ----------------------------------------- CURRENT ASSETS Cash $ 306 $ 94 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $571 and $408 at Sept. 27, 1997 and March 29, 1997, respectively 22,215 18,001 Inventories 30,219 33,466 Insurance Proceeds Receivable 0 3,054 Deferred Income Tax 0 114 Other current assets 1,457 2,075 ------------ ------------ Total current assets 54,197 56,804 ------------ ------------ INVESTMENTS IN AND RECEIVABLES FROM UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES 22,275 19,570 OTHER ASSETS 694 692 PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT 98,620 100,305 Less accumulated depreciation (39,197) (37,974) ------------ ------------ Property, plant, and equipment, net 59,423 62,331 ------------ ------------ TOTAL ASSETS $136,589 $139,397 ============ ============ LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - ----------------------------------------- CURRENT LIABILITIES Current Maturities of Long Term Debt $ 2,794 $ 3,325 Accounts payable 13,596 12,460 Accrued expenses 10,778 9,079 ------------ ------------ Total Current Liabilities 27,168 24,864 ------------ ------------ LONG TERM DEBT (net of current maturities) 44,071 49,798 NONCURRENT DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 10,980 11,276 ------------ ------------ STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock, $1 par value; authorized 9,000 shares and 5006 and 5006 shares issued respectively 5,006 5,006 Capital in excess of par value 7,946 7,946 Treasury Stock held for options (222) 0 Retained earnings 41,640 40,507 ------------ ------------ Total stockholders' equity 54,370 53,459 ------------ ------------ TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 136,589 $ 139,397 ============ ============ <FN> The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. Cagle's, Inc., & Subsidiary Consolidated Statements of Income For the 26 weeks ended September 27, 1997 and September 28, 1996 (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) 13 wks 13 wks 26 wks 26 wks ended ended ended ended 09/27/97 09/28/96 09/27/97 09/28/96 -------- -------- -------- -------- Net Sales $96,687 $92,021 $183,454 $175,835 Costs and Expenses: Cost of Sales 93,343 88,856 174,988 171,926 Selling and Delivery 2,717 2,768 5,575 5,237 General and Administrative 1,544 1,785 3,160 3,336 ------- -------- -------- -------- Total costs and expenses 97,604 93,409 183,723 180,499 ------- -------- -------- -------- Income (Loss) From Operations (917) (1,388) (269) (4,664) Other Income(Expense): Interest expense (908) (1,484) (1,885) (2,480) Income from unconsolidated affiliates and other income, net 2,227 1,815 4,429 3,597 -------- -------- -------- -------- Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes 402 (1,057) 2,275 (3,547) (Provision) Benefit For Income Taxes (143) 418 (842) 1,348 -------- -------- -------- -------- Net Income (Loss) $ 259 $ (639) $ 1,433 $ (2,199) ======== ======== ======== ======== Weighted Average Number Of Common Shares Outstanding 5,006 5,006 5,006 5,006 ======== ======== ======== ======== Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share $ 0.05 $ (0.13) $ 0.29 $ (0.44) Dividends Per Common Share .03 .03 .06 .06 ======== ======== ======== ======== <FN> The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. Cagle's, Inc & Subsidiary Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the 26 weeks ended September 27, 1997 and September 28, 1996 (In Thousands) (unaudited) Sept 28, 1997 Sept 29, 1996 ------------- ------------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net Income (Loss) $ 1,433 $ (2,199) Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 3,887 3,796 (gain)loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment (17) 18 Changes in investment in and receivables from unconsolidated affiliates (2,705) (2,494) Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivables, net (4,214) (1,388) Inventories (3,247) (5,475) Insurance Proceeds Receivable 3,054 3,201 Deferred Income Taxes asset 114 0 Other current assets 618 1,285 Accounts payable 1,136 5,898 Accrued expenses 1,699 (279) Income taxes payable 0 (184) Deferred income taxes payable (296) 1,438) ------- ------- Total Adjustments 6,523 2,940 ------- ------- Net cash provided (uses) by operating activities 7,956 741 ------- ------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Additions to property, plant, and equipment (975) (1,738) (Increase)decrease in other assets (16) (1) Proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equip. 25 107 ------- ------- Net cash used in investing activities (965) (1,632) ------- ------- Cash Flows from financing activities: Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations (6,258) (923) Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 0 2,000 Dividends Paid (300) (300) Repurchase of Common Stock (222) 0 ------- ------- Net cash provided (used) by financing activities (6,780) 777 ------- ------- NET INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH 211 (114) CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 94 326 ------- ------- CASH AT END OF PERIOD $ 305 $ 212 ======= ======= SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid during the period for: Interest $1,142 $2,025 ======= ======= Income Taxes paid $ 752 $ 0 ======= ======= <FN> The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. Cagle's, Inc. & Subsidiary Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements September 27, 1997 (unaudited) 1. In the opinion of Management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments which are of normal and recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position of Cagle's, Inc. and Subsidiary(the "Company") as of September 27, 1997 and March 29, 1997 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended September 27, 1997 and September 28, 1996. 2. The results of operations for the 13 weeks ended September 27, 1997 and September 28, 1996. are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year. 3. Inventories consisted of the following: (In Thousands) Sept 27, 1997 March 29, 1997 Finished Product	 $ 9,940 $ 12,188 Field Inventory and Breeders 15,562 16,294 Feed, Eggs, and Medication 3,228 3,472 Supplies	 1,489 1,512 ---------------- -------------- $30,219 $33,466 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, 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 and Receivables from Unconsolidated Affiliates. The Company accounts for its investments in three unconsolidated affiliates using the equity method. The Company's share of earnings and management fees was $2,165,000 and $1,776,000 for the 13 weeks ended September 27, 1997 and September 28, 1996 and $4,333,000 and $3,547,000 respectively for the 26 weeks ended September 27, 1997 and September 28, 1996. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation September 27, 1997 Financial Condition The Company utilized improved cash flow generated by moderating feed cost during the quarter to reduce debt, and through the use of available capacity on its unsecured credit lines. The Company's current ratio declined to 1.99 at September 27, 1997 from 2.28 at March 21, 1997. Since the beginning of the year, however, the debt to total capital ratio has improved to .463 from .488. As of the end of the period, the Company had available $11,750,000 for borrowing under existing lines of credit. Results of Operations Sales for the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended September 27, 1997, increased by 5.1% and 4.3% respectively as compared to the same periods a year ago. This increase is attributed mainly to 3% more pounds of production and additional product purchased outside for further processing. Market prices were 2% lower for whole birds. Dark meat for export was approximately 40% lower. Gross margins for the 13 week period ended September 27, 1997, were unchanged from the same period of a year ago as a sluggish export market for dark meat and high soy meal prices offset more moderate corn prices during the period. Margins for the 26 week period ended September 27, 1997, improved to 4.6% from 2.2% during the corresponding period of a year ago which was the result of lower overall feed cost during the first quarter. Selling, Delivery and Administrative Expenses Selling, delivery and administrative expenses were essentially unchanged from levels one year ago for the quarter and six months ended September 27, 1997. Interest Expense Interest expense for the quarter and six months ended September 27, 1997 was 38.8% lower and 24% lower respectively than for the same periods of a year ago. This reduction is attributed to reduced debt levels from a year earlier. Interest expense was impacted slightly by increases in short term borrowing rates. Other Income Other income increased by 18.5% and 23.1% for the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended September 27, 1997, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods of one year ago and is the result of increased production at one of the Company's unconsolidated affiliates. This affiliate attained its full production level in January, 1997. Income Taxes The provision for income taxes reflects taxes at statutory rates adjusted for available tax credits to which the Company is entitled. Part II	Other Information Item 9 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 	a. Not applicable 	b. No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter. 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. Date: November 6, 1997 /s/ J. Douglas Cagle Date: November 6, 1997 /s/ Kenneth R. Barkley