1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (MARK ONE) [x] Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1995 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 0-19075 THE MORNINGSTAR GROUP INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 75-2217488 (State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 5956 SHERRY LANE, SUITE 1800 DALLAS, TEXAS 75225-6522 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (214) 360-4777 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 . --- --- As of September 30, 1995, the number of shares outstanding of each class of common stock was: Common Stock, $.01 par value: 15,234,161 shares 2 PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE MORNINGSTAR GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in thousands) December 31, September 30, 1994 1995 ------------ ------------- (Unaudited) ASSETS ------ CURRENT ASSETS: Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,152 $ 4,541 Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,495 and $1,610 . 30,469 25,972 Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,540 11,456 Prepaids and deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,062 1,954 Net assets held for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -- 761 ------------ ------------- Total current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,223 44,684 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,062 5,713 Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,938 18,525 Machinery and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36,041 42,669 ------------ ------------- Gross property, plant and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,041 66,907 Less: Accumulated depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (13,404) (16,771) ------------ ------------- Net property, plant and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,637 50,136 INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS: Identifiable intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,512 2,013 Goodwill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65,951 60,427 Deferred financing costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,540 1,354 Other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 380 ------------ ------------- Total intangible and other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,405 64,174 ------------ ------------- TOTAL ASSETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 165,265 $ 158,994 ============ ============= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements. 1 3 THE MORNINGSTAR GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in thousands) December 31, September 30, 1994 1995 ------------ ------------- (Unaudited) LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY ------------------------------------ CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 17,263 $ 21,059 Accrued liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,345 14,716 Current portion of long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,000 8,000 ------------- ------------- Total current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42,608 43,775 LONG-TERM DEBT (net of current maturities) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53,892 38,000 OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,963 1,987 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock, $.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 14,916,747 shares in 1994 and 15,234,161 shares in 1995 issued and outstanding 149 152 Additional paid-in capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71,157 71,967 Retained earnings (deficit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4,504) 3,113 ------------ ------------- Total stockholders' equity and retained earnings . . . . . . . . . 66,802 75,232 ------------ ------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 165,265 $ 158,994 ============ ============= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements. 2 4 THE MORNINGSTAR GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Unaudited, dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, -------------------------- -------------------------- 1994 1995 1994 1995 ---------- ------------ ----------- ---------- NET SALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 70,429 $ 73,167 $ 214,835 $ 219,943 Cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54,764 56,872 165,633 168,511 Selling, distribution, and general and administrative 11,904 12,125 37,242 37,510 ---------- ------------ ----------- ----------- OPERATING INCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,761 4,170 11,960 13,922 OTHER (INCOME) AND EXPENSE: Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,068 940 3,445 3,114 Dividend Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -- -- -- (268) Amortization of net deferred financing costs . . . 90 94 260 286 Other income, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (343) (292) (1,013) (683) ---------- ------------ ----------- ----------- INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,946 3,428 9,268 11,473 Provision for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,089 1,112 3,108 4,040 ---------- ------------ ----------- ----------- INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . 1,857 2,316 6,160 7,433 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Income from discontinued operations (a) . . . . . . (252) -- 818 -- Gain on disposal (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (43) -- 423 184 ---------- ------------ ----------- ----------- INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS . . . . . (295) -- 1,241 184 ---------- ------------ ----------- ----------- NET INCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,562 $ 2,316 $ 7,401 $ 7,617 ========== ============ =========== =========== EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE: Earnings from continuing operations . . . . . . . . $ .12 $ .15 $ .41 $ .49 Earnings from discontinued operations . . . . . . . (.02) -- .08 .01 ---------- ------------ ----------- ----------- Earnings per common share . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .10 $ .15 $ .49 $ .50 ========== ============ =========== =========== WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARES OUTSTANDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,078,713 15,390,199 15,010,785 15,284,802 (a) Net of applicable tax provision of . . . . . . $ -- $ -- $ 507 $ -- (b) Net of applicable tax provision of . . . . . . -- -- 2,879 216 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements. 3 5 THE MORNINGSTAR GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited, dollars in thousands) Nine Months Ended September 30, ------------------------- 1994 1995 ----------- ---------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Cash received from customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 216,469 $ 224,440 Interest received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 - Cash paid to suppliers and employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (195,756) (197,067) Interest paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3,419) (3,622) Income taxes paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1,784) (2,837) ----------- ----------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY CONTINUING OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,636 20,914 NET CASH USED BY DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3,488) -- ----------- ----------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,148 20,914 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Capital expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5,846) (9,052) Proceeds from sale of fixed assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 2 Dividends received from Preferred Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 268 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 336 ----------- ----------- Net cash used by continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (6,318) (8,446) Discontinued Operations: Sale of discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50,237 -- Sale of Preferred Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -- 3,000 Capital and other expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (482) -- ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49,755 3,000 NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43,437 (5,446) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from issuing common stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,622 813 Net payments under revolving credit facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (16,675) (1,892) Payments on long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (40,131) (12,000) Dividends paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (535) -- ----------- ----------- NET CASH USED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (55,719) (13,079) ----------- ----------- NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (134) 2,389 CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,340 2,152 ----------- ----------- CASH, END OF PERIOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,206 $ 4,541 =========== =========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements. 4 6 THE MORNINGSTAR GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES (Unaudited, dollars in thousands) Nine Months Ended September 30, ------------------------- 1994 1995 ---------- ----------- NET INCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7,401 $ 7,617 ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS: Discontinued operations net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1,241) (184) Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,092 3,810 Amortization of intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,022 2,025 (Gain) loss on fixed asset retirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (243) -- Increase in deferred taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,814 2,866 Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from disposition of subsidiary: Accounts receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,129 4,497 Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1,648) (916) Prepaids & deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,578 2,883 Accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (239) 3,796 Accrued liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1,076) (5,229) Long-term liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 (251) ---------- ----------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY CONTINUING OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,636 20,914 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: Discontinued operations net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,241 184 Gain on divestiture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (423) (184) Change in working capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5,095) -- Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 789 -- ---------- ----------- NET CASH USED BY DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3,488) -- ---------- ----------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 12,148 $ 20,914 ========== =========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements. 5 7 THE MORNINGSTAR GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS September 30, 1995 (1) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 1995, and for the nine months then ended have been prepared by The Morningstar Group Inc. (the "Company" or "Morningstar") without audit. In the opinion of management, all necessary adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) to present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position, results of operations and changes in cash flows at September 30, 1995 and for the nine months then ended, have been made. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's 1994 financial statements contained in its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. On April 13, 1994, Morningstar completed the divestiture of its Florida-based fluid milk operation Velda Farms Inc. ("Velda") to Engles Dairy Acquisition L.P. ("Purchaser") at an approximate selling price of $48 million in cash after working capital adjustments and $3 million of 9% Series A Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Stock"). The Company deferred the recognition of the gain on the Preferred Stock pending realization of the gain. The sale of Velda completed the Company's divestiture of its regional dairies. These regional dairy operations along with the Company's other divested operations, have been treated as discontinued operations, and previously published financial statements have been restated to conform with this presentation. On March 31, 1995, the Preferred Stock was redeemed by its issuer at face value plus accrued dividends. The $3.0 million gain on the stock, less applicable taxes and other reserves of $2.3 million, was reflected in discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations during the first quarter of 1995. The Company also recognized $268,000 in dividends, related to the Preferred Stock, during the first quarter of 1995 which was recorded in continuing operations. The Company recorded an additional loss from discontinued operations of approximately $.5 million, net of tax benefits, during the second quarter of 1995, related to discontinued operations reserves and other liabilities. (2) INVENTORIES Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. Inventories are summarized as follows (in thousands): At December 31, At September 30, 1994 1995 --------------- ---------------- Raw materials and supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,757 $ 5,828 Finished goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,783 5,628 --------------- ---------------- Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10,540 $ 11,456 =============== ================ Finished goods inventories include the costs of materials, labor and plant overhead. 6 8 (3) DEBT The Company's outstanding long-term debt and average interest rates in effect on September 30, 1995 were: Average Amount of Interest Debt Rate ------------ -------- (in thousands) Senior term loan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 43,000 7.250% Revolving credit facility (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -- 8.750% Industrial development revenue bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000 4.600% ------------ Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,000 Less: Current maturities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,000 ------------ Long term debt, net of current maturities . . . . . . . . . . $ 38,000 ============ (a) At September 30, 1995, there were no amounts borrowed under the revolving credit facility and letters of credit totalling $8,850,000 were issued. At September 30, 1995, the Company had $16,150,000 in additional borrowing capacity under the terms of its revolving credit facility. (4) EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE Net income per share is based upon the weighted average shares of common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding. Stock options are included as common stock equivalents under the treasury stock method, when dilutive. (5) STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM On June 21, 1995, the Company's Board of Directors announced that it had approved a plan pursuant to which the Company may repurchase up to $20 million of its common stock. The purchases will be effected through open market transactions or negotiated transactions from time to time, depending on the market price of the stock and Ashof September 30, 1995, no shares had been repurchased by the Company. 7 9 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. Results of Operations - Third Quarter and Year-to-Date 1995 Compared with Third Quarter and Year-to-Date 1994 Net sales are classified into two categories: (i) Branded specialty products, which include historical sales of the Company's four national branded products - International Delight(R) gourmet flavored non-dairy coffee creamers, Second Nature(R) egg product, Lactaid(R) reduced lactose and lactose-free milks and Naturally Yours(R) no fat sour cream; and (ii) Other specialty products, which includes all sales of the Company's specialty foods business other than branded specialty products. Net sales for the third quarter of 1995 totalled $73.2 million, an increase of $2.8 million from net sales for the same period in 1994. For the nine months ended September 30, 1995, net sales were $219.9 million, an increase of $5.1 million from the same period in 1994. The following table reflects net sales by business category from year to year: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, -------------------------- --------------------------- Business Category 1994 1995 1994 1995 ----------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- Branded specialty products . . . . . . . . . . . $ 24,792 $ 27,322 $ 72,610 $ 82,798 Other specialty products . . . . . . . . . . . . 45,637 45,845 142,225 137,145 ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 70,429 $ 73,167 $ 214,835 $ 219,943 =========== ============ =========== =========== Net sales of branded specialty products increased by 10.2% and 14.0% for the third quarter and first nine months of 1995 when compared to similar periods in 1994. This improvement was accomplished through increased sales of International Delight and Lactaid. Net sales of other specialty products remained flat during the third quarter of 1995 versus 1994, as the Company continues to selectively exit from some of its lower margin business. Net sales of other specialty products declined 3.6% during the nine month period ended September 30, 1995 due mainly to declines in the cultured and juice categories. Gross margin was 22.3% and 23.4% for the third quarter and first nine months of 1995 compared to 22.2% and 22.9% for the same periods in 1994. These comparisons are the result of increasing sales of branded products in the third quarter, which contribute higher gross margins, but have been slightly offset by increased competitive pricing in the other specialty products category. Operating expense ratios were 16.6% and 17.1% for the third quarter and first nine months of 1995 compared to 16.9% and 17.3% for the same periods in 1994. Distribution expenses, as a percent of net sales, decreased during the nine months ended September 30, 1995, versus the same period in 1994, despite the increase in branded sales. This reflects the Company's continuing efforts to optimize its distribution programs. Selling expenses remained relatively flat from 1994 to 1995. General and administrative expenses, as a percent of net sales, increased slightly in 1995 due in part to additional depreciation. The Company's operating income during the third quarter of 1995 was $4.2 million, an increase of 10.9% from operating income for the third quarter of 1994 of approximately $3.8 million. For the first nine months, 1995 operating income was $13.9 million, an increase of 16.4% from 1994 operating income of $12.0 million. The increase in operating income from like periods in 1994 was the result of higher branded sales and higher gross margins. For the third quarter, interest expense declined by 12.0% from $1.1 million in 1994 to $.9 million in 1995. For the first nine months, interest expense declined 9.6%. These reductions resulted primarily from lower average debt levels offset by higher average interest rates on the Company's debt. The Company recorded net income from continuing operations of $2.3 million and $7.4 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 1995 compared to $1.9 million and $6.2 million for the comparable periods of 1994. The improved profitability was primarily the result of higher branded sales, lower interest expense and higher gross margins. 8 10 Liquidity and Capital Resources Cash provided by continuing operations was $20.9 million during the first nine months of 1995 compared to cash provided by continuing operations of $15.6 million during the first nine months of 1994. The sources of cash during the first nine months of 1995 were the $20.9 million provided by continuing operations, $.3 million provided from dividends on the Preferred Stock, $3.0 million from the sale of the Preferred Stock, and $.8 million from the exercise of stock options. These sources of cash were utilized to pay down debt of $13.9 million, to provide for capital and other expenditures of $8.7 million, and to provide for an increase in cash balances of $2.4 million. Capital expenditures during the first nine months of 1995 were spent primarily on equipment additions for increased operating efficiencies. As of the end of the third quarter of 1995, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and financial ratios contained in its Senior Credit Agreement. Based upon the Company's projections for the remainder of 1995, management does not anticipate any violation of the financial covenants contained in its Senior Credit Agreement. At September 30, 1995 the Company had approximately $16.1 million in unused borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility. The Company expects that operating cash flows, together with borrowings under its revolving credit facility, will be sufficient to fund the Company's requirements for working capital, debt service requirements, potential stock repurchases, and capital expenditures for the foreseeable future. Financing As of September 30, 1995, the Company's senior credit agreement consisted of a $97.0 million term loan and a $25.0 million revolving credit facility. As of September 30, 1995, there were no amounts borrowed under the revolving credit facility and approximately $8.9 million in letters of credit were outstanding. On April 13, 1994, Morningstar completed the divestiture of Velda, its Florida-based fluid milk operation, to Engles Dairy Acquisition L.P. at an approximate selling price of $48 million in cash after working capital adjustments, and $3.0 million of 9% Series A Preferred Stock. Following the application of the cash proceeds on April 13, 1994, the Company had no revolver balance outstanding and had a remaining term loan balance of approximately $64.2 million. The Company made additional term loan principal payments during the year ended December 31, 1994, and during the three months ended March 31, 1995 of approximately $11.8 million and $5.0 million, respectively. The Company paid its scheduled principal payment of $2.0 million during the second quarter of 1995. During the third quarter of 1995, the Company paid its scheduled principal payment of $2.0 million as well as an additional prepayment of $3.0 million. The remaining amortization schedule for the term loan is as follows: Approximate Quarterly payment date(s) Quarterly payment ---------------------------------- ----------------- December 20, 1995 - December 20, 1996 $ 2,000,000 March 20, 1997 1,798,000 June 20, 1997 - September 20, 1998 4,519,000 December 20, 1998 4,088,000 9 11 PART II OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. To the knowledge of the Company, there are no reportable suits or proceedings pending or threatened against or affecting the Company other than those encountered in the ordinary course of the Company's business and described in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. None. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. (a) Exhibits. 27 - Financial Data Schedule (b) Reports on Form 8-K. None. 10 12 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. THE MORNINGSTAR GROUP INC. /s/ C. DEAN METROPOULOS ------------------------------------- C. Dean Metropoulos President and Chief Executive Officer (Authorized Officer) Date: November 14, 1995 11 13 INDEX TO EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION - ------- ----------- 27 Financial Data Schedule