SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended June 3, 1995 Commission File No. 0-15696 PIEMONTE FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina 57-0626121 (State of other jurisdiction of I.R.S. Employer incorporation of organization) identification 400 Augusta Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29604 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (803) 242-0424 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: NONE Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: COMMON STOCK (Title of Class) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (l) 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 Aggregate market value of the voting stock (which consist solely of shares of Common Stock) held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 3, 1995, computed by reference to the closing price of the registrant's Common Stock: $6,517,175. The number of share of common stock outstanding as of July 31, 1995 was 1,448,261. PART I Item 1. BUSINESS INTRODUCTION Piemonte Foods, Inc. develops, produces and markets pizza-related foods, primarily prebaked pizza crusts and specialty meat toppings. The Company's products are targeted to three specific segments in the wholesale food market: Pre-made and frozen pizza industry, Institutional distributors and Supermarket delicatessens. In addition, Piemonte's products are currently sold through specialty fund raising programs for public and private schools in nineteen states. The Company's products are sold through its own sales force and a network of regional food brokers and sales agents. Piemonte Foods, Inc. is a South Carolina corporation with its principal offices located at 400 Augusta Street, Greenville, South Carolina. As used herein the terms "Company" and "Piemonte" include Piemonte Foods, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Piemonte Foods of Indiana, Inc. and Origena, Inc. The Company's business is not dependent on any single customer, but two customers each accounted for more than 10% of the Company's consolidated revenues for the last fiscal year. Kroger Company divisions accounted for 17% and Winn-Dixie Stores divisions accounted for 14% of revenues. BUSINESS OPERATIONS WHOLESALE FOOD SALES Pre-made and Frozen Pizza Industry The Company produces pre-baked pizza crusts and specialty meat toppings for the pre-made and frozen pizza industry. The Company's production processes enable the prompt fulfillment of orders to customers' own pizza specifications such as thick, medium or thin crusts and large, medium, small or crumbled meat toppings. Piemonte has historically been a leader in the pre- baked pizza crust industry serving this market. Sales to the pre-made and frozen pizza industry accounted for approximately 34%, 32%, and 32% of the Company's revenues during 1993, 1994 and 1995. Institutional Distributors The Company sells pizza ingredients and related products to the hotel, restaurant and institutional market and convenience food stores through regional institutional and specialty food distributors in approximately thirty states as private label and proprietary products. Independent distributors hold their own inventories and are solely responsible for the distribution and resale of Piemonte's products. Sales of pizza ingredients include the Company's pre-baked pizza crust, specialty meat toppings, pizza cheeses, pizza sauces, mushrooms and related items packaged under "Piemonte" brand names. Sales through institutional distributors accounted for 30%, 29%, and 27% of the Company's revenues during 1993, 1994 and 1995. Supermarket Delicatessens Competitive pressures from fast food chains advanced the rapid emergence of supermarket delicatessens. Creation of the supermarket delicatessen particularly appeals to people who want fresh and healthful food. Piemonte has capitalized on this national consumer trend and markets its "Piemonte" brand name products in this section of the supermarket. Refrigerated pizza sales represent one of the fastest growing segments in the pizza industry. Piemonte's pizzas are prepared from the Company's products by supermarket personnel and displayed in refrigerated display cases in the deli area. These pizzas offer consumers a variety of choices from toppings to crust thickness which offer significant savings over pizza restaurant chains and small private pizza parlors. Buying them at the deli insures a great tasting pizza with fresh ingredients, "hot" out of the oven, one thing that delivery services often cannot guarantee. Supermarket sales have accounted for 27%, 30%, and 31% of the Company's revenues during 1993, 1994 and 1995. Distribution Network The Company distributes products to its wholesale customers from its Greenville, Simpsonville and Frankfort facilities. Shipments are made to pre- made and frozen pizza manufacturers, warehouses of independent institutional distributors, who then service individual accounts, and supermarket chain divisional warehouses. Deliveries are made in refrigerated delivery trucks, which the Company either owns or leases, to customers in approximately twenty Eastern states. FUNDRAISING PROGRAM Piemonte Foods supplies pizza products to schools and other organizations in nineteen states for fundraising purposes. Piemonte provides pre-packaged pizza kits which can be sold at a profit by schools or sponsored organizations. The kits offer a wide variety of pizza toppings, crusts, sauces and real cheeses. The ingredients are made into pizzas at home and baked fresh or stored in packaging provided in the kit and placed in the freezer for later consumption. As a result of reductions in local funding for school programs in recent years, these programs have received increased attention. Contacts with the schools are made by both salaried and independent commissioned agents. These agents provide support for organization of the fundraising program, distribute appropriate materials for order taking and organize the distribution of products to customers using refrigerated delivery trucks. Higher consumer awareness of pizza as a food choice combined with expected increases in at- home consumption of pizza will contribute to further growth of this market segment. Sales of the Company's products to various fund raising programs accounted for approximately 9%, 9%, and 10% of the Company's revenues in 1993, 1994 and 1995 SOURCES AND AVAILABILITY OF RAW MATERIALS Flour, oils, meat, tomatoes, cheese, packaging materials and other related products are essential to the business of the Company. The Company has not experienced any shortages of these items essential to its operations. The Company currently has several sources of supply. Flour, meat, cheese and other products used in production or for resale are subject to price fluctuations related to the commodities market. Weather in recent months has caused crop problems in the grain-producing states. Flour supplies have not been interrupted. The Company has not experienced any adverse effect on its operations as a result of energy and fuel shortages. However, severe shortages of either in the future could have an adverse effect on the Company's business. PATENTS, TRADEMARKS The Company currently has registered the "Piemonte" trademark. The Company has developed significant consumer loyalty to its "Piemonte" brand name and considers the ability to continue to use such name of considerable importance to the Company. SEASONAL AND CYCLICAL NATURE OF BUSINESS; BACKLOG As a result of a number of factors, the pizza business, and therefore, the business of the Company, experiences a period of lower activity in the summer months. The Company's operations are geared to the expectation of this annual seasonal decline. Because the Company deals almost entirely in products which are sold fresh to the consumer, it does not develop order backlogs of any significant duration. COMPETITIVE CONDITIONS All segments of the pizza business are extremely competitive. Primary competition in the wholesale pre-baked pizza crust business includes Virga, TNT and a number of small regional processors. Competition for supermarket deli sales includes Crestar Foods, Gilardi's and a number of regional pizza processors. In the specialty meat topping market, competition includes Doskocil Sausage Co., Capitol Wholesale Meats, H & M Meats, Arco Meats and many other national and regional packers. The Company believes that it has been, and will continue to be, competitive in product quality, merchandising, marketing, service and price. However, the Company does not maintain any sales contracts with customers that insure future purchases. REGULATIONS The Company is subject to various Federal, State and local laws affecting its business, including various health, environmental, sanitation, and safety regulations. One of the Company's facilities operates under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) supervision. The Company believes its operations comply in all material respects with applicable laws and regulations. EMPLOYEES The Company has 326 full and part time employees. Of these, eleven are in administrative and clerical positions, thirty six are in sales and sales administration and the remainder are in manufacturing, warehousing and delivery. Item 2. Properties The following table sets forth information concerning the Company's facilities: Date Exp. of Approx. Leased or Lease Square Location Acquired Description Term Footage Greenville, 1974 Corporate Headquarters, 1998 67,000 S. C. Bakery, Distribution and Maintenance Simpsonville, 1983 Warehousing and 1998 40,000 S. C. Regional Distribution Chicago, IL 1990 Office and Bakery 1999 30,000 Frankfort, IN 1988 Office, USDA Meat Owned 55,000 Production and Regional Distribution Nashville, TN 1994 Decorated Cake 1995 3,000 Production The Company's manufacturing facilities were designed specifically for the operations they support. The facilities are adequate for current production and distribution needs. Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS None Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS None EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT Following is a list of names and ages of all the executive officers of the registrant, indicating all positions and offices with the Company held by each such person and each such person's principal occupation or employment during the past five years. Name Title Age Ronald T. Huth Chairman & Director 62 Virgil L. Clark President, CEO & Director 56 John A. Lindsay Senior Vice-President, 48 Treasurer & Director T. Patrick Costello Senior Vice-President & 52 Director David B. Ward Secretary 54 Ronald T. Huth has served as a Director since 1984. He was elected Chairman of the Board in February, 1993. Mr. Huth is a practicing CPA and Senior Partner of Ronald T. Huth & Co. in Lafayette, Indiana. Virgil L. Clark has served as Director since 1986. He was elected Chief Executive Officer in October, 1992. Mr. Clark is also Chairman of M & S Chemicals, Inc. in Greenville, South Carolina. John A. Lindsay was elected Senior Vice-President in January, 1995. Previously he had served as Vice President of Finance and Treasurer of the company since he was employed in September, 1985. T. Patrick Costello was the President and sole shareholder of Origena, Inc. since its founding in 1990. Origena was acquired by Piemonte in October, 1993. Mr. Costello previously was employed with Sara Lee Bakery, most recently as Senior Vice-President and General Manager of two divisions. David B. Ward was elected Secretary in September, 1985. Mr. Ward is a practicing attorney with Horton, Drawdy, Ward & Johnson, P. A. in Greenville, South Carolina. PART II Item 5. MARKET PRICE AND DIVIDENDS ON THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK The Company's common stock trades on the Nasdaq Small-Cap under the symbol PIFI. The shares have been traded since 1969. The prices shown below represent high and low bid prices exclusive of commissions and may not represent actual transactions. 1994 High Low 1st 7 1/2 5 2nd 9 1/2 6 3/4 3rd 9 7 1/4 4th 8 1/2 7 1/4 1995 1st 9 1/4 7 3/4 2nd 9 1/4 6 1/2 3rd 7 3/4 6 1/4 4th 6 1/2 4 1/2 The principal market makers of the Company's shares are McDonald & Company in Cleveland, Ohio, Natwest Securities in Indianapolis, Indiana and Carr Securities in New York, New York. APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF EQUITY SECURITIES HOLDERS Approximate Number of Record Holders as of July 31, 1995 Common Stock, No Par Value 400 DIVIDEND HISTORY The following table sets forth information concerning cash dividends per share paid during fiscal years 1993, 1994 and 1995. 1993 None 1994 5% stock dividend (August 1993) 1995 5% stock dividend (August 1994) There were 1,448,261 shares of common stock outstanding as of July 31, 1995. Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (Note 1) 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 Net Sales 30,483,161 31,048,553 26,835,937 25,710,925 23,872,768 Income from continuing operations 17,136 1,046,647 858,041 513,687 290,810 Income from continuing operations per common share 0.01 0.72 0.60 0.37 0.21 Total Assets 11,100,487 10,806,550 10,096,992 9,754,899 9,270,143 Long Term Liabilities 1,357,224 889,510 1,813,403 2,328,963 2,844,523 Dividends per Share (1) (2) (1) 5% Stock Dividend (August 1994) (2) 5% Stock Dividend (August 1993) Note 1: In October 1993 the company acquired Origena, Inc. in a business combination accounted for as a pooling of interest. All financial data has been restated to give affect to the combination. Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Liquidity is evaluated by an examination of working capital and the recognition of other short-term resources available to the Company. At June 3, 1995 working capital was $2,900,667 which is approximately $400,000 higher than last year as a new long-term debt agreement extinguished short-term debt. Available cash of $885,967 remains at an acceptable level. Receivables have decreased 18% reflecting both improved collection efforts and a slight weakness in third and fourth quarter sales. Inventories have increased significantly due in part to increased costs in overall packaging supplies and commodity costs, but also due to the cost of branded packaging to support "Focaccia" and other branded items. Working capital remains at an acceptable level, both to management and our lender under the terms of our long-term debt agreement which requires the maintenance of at least $1,000,000 in working capital. In addition the Company has available lines of credit of $2,500,000 which are unused at present. Current year capital expenditures of $1,169,772 include the completion of the cooling system in the Illinois plant, the start of a major plant refurbishment at the Indiana plant and normal equipment replacement in all three locations. For the coming year capital expenditures are budgeted at $1,200,000 including finishing the refurbishment of the Indiana plant. An additional commitment was made this year to develop a baking facility in Europe on a joint venture basis. The joint venture partner is a successful frozen pizza maker in Holland who is also a current customer of the Company. The bakery will be automated similar to our Illinois facility and our partner has committed to using half of the initial output from the plant. Site preparation is complete and construction of the plant has begun. The plant is expected to be in operation in early 1996. Total project costs are estimated at $5,000,000. Both parties will contribute initial capital and loans of $1,000,000 and the balance of the project will be funded with debt. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 1995 compared to 1994 Revenues for 1995 were $30.5 million, a 1.8% decline from $31.0 million of 1994. Piemonte "Focaccia" continued to grow in importance, indicating that the market for a shelf-stable Italian flat bread exists. Revenues in our institutional distributor were less than expected, the supermarket deli and pre-made/frozen pizza manufacturer markets showed slight growth and the fundraising segment grew 10 percent. Gross margin declined to 21.1 percent in 1995 from 24.1 percent last year. Margins were affected by significant increases in both corrugated and plastic film supplies and by higher costs and lower sales in the Company's Indiana facility. While packaging supply costs affected all manufacturers, competition in our markets made passing on those costs difficult. Recently costs have climbed for grain products used in our two bakeries, but these costs will be passed on to our customers. As indicated last year, spending was increased in our sales and marketing areas. Additional penetration was achieved with "Focaccia" as over 2,000 supermarkets now carry the product. In addition our upscale pizza program for supermarket delis has gained acceptance as retailers' focus on pizza competition has shifted from the frozen goods case to the pizzeria in the same shopping center. Our marketing focus produced a third product line that is proving to have potential. In early 1994 we began decorating birthday-type cakes for a specific customer as a test to determine if overall cost savings for the retailer could be obtained by offsite preparation. This test has proved successful for our original customer and our ability to achieve cost savings for delis is now being marketed to other supermarket chains. With more than 800 product offerings, the supermarket deli manager has a very broad focus. If we can profitably prepare some of these products offsite, we believe we can help that manager focus more on the remaining products and improve the department's efficiency and profits. Net income declined to $17,000 for 1995 as compared to $1,046,000 last year. The commitment to upgrade the Indiana plant should reduce its operating costs and allow positive contributions from that facility. Solid gains in cake decorating, "Focaccia" and pizza crust sales which were achieved throughout 1995 will continue to be pursued through focused market strategies in fiscal 1996. 1994 compared to 1993 For 1994 Piemonte Foods achieved record sales of $31,048,554 and earnings of $1,046,647. During the year we acquired Origena, Inc., a pizza crust bakery in Chicago, from its sole owner T. Patrick Costello. The addition significantly increases our baking capacity and expands our market access. Mr. Costello has joined the Piemonte management team, thereby expanding our operational expertise. The acquisition was accounted for as a pooling of interest and financial statements for 1994 and prior years are based on the assumption that the companies were combined for those periods. During 1994 all four of our market segments showed progress. Our supermarket deli business increased 29%, institutional distributors 11%, the fundraising program 20% and our sales to frozen pizza manufacturers 8%. We introduced our first branded item during the year. Piemonte "Focaccia" is an Italian flat bread, packaged to be shelf-stable for an extended period of time and designed to be used as either a base for gourmet pizza or an upscale bread product. We also introduced our "Hand Tossed" pizza crust. Designed with the flavor and texture of "pizzeria" dough, but mass produced and pre-baked for convenience, it is packaged with its own pizza sauce and cheese blends in a portion-control unit. It appeals to both supermarket delis for upgrading their store-made pizza programs and non-traditional foodservice establishments wanting to add pizza to their menu. Sales of both products indicate both were successful launches. Our margins showed improvement as our cost of sales declined 1% to 74.9% of sales. We were successful in implementing selected price increases during the year and we kept tight control of our manufacturing costs. Selling, general and administrative costs increased as we added a marketing department to support our growth, expanded our customer field support staff and launched the new products mentioned above. We also added a private label expert to expand our focus in that segment. Operating income increased 14% and coupled with low interest rates helped us achieve a 22% increase in net income to $1,046,647. For the coming year we will focus on expanding our branded retail line, introducing our upscale products to more supermarket delis and foodservice establishments, continuing our controlled growth through our salaried staff in the fundraising segment and expanding our ability to private label products for others. IMPACT OF INFLATION The Company does not believe that inflation has had a material effect on revenues or expenses for the previous three fiscal years. Inflation in raw material and labor costs, however, could significantly affect the Company's operations. In the past, the, Company has been able to generate revenue sufficient to meet or exceed increases in its operating costs. To the extent that inflation were to cause increased costs that the Company could not offset by price increases or other revenue, the Company's results of operations would be adversely affected. Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedules Page Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants II F-l Financial Statements: Consolidated Balance Sheets II F-2 Consolidated Statements of Income II F-4 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity II F-5 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows II F-6 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements II F-7 Schedules: V - Property, Plant and Equipment II F-16 VI - Accumulated Depreciation of Property, Plant II F-17 and Equipment VIII - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts II F-18 Schedules I, II, III, IV, VII, IX, X, XI, XII and XIII have been omitted because they are either not required or are inapplicable. PIEMONTE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Financial Statements For the Fiscal Years Ended June 3, 1995, May 28, 1994 and May 29, 1993 Independent Auditors' Report The Board of Directors Piemonte Foods, Inc. Greenville, South Carolina We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Piemonte Foods, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of June 3, 1995 and May 28, 1994, and the related consolidated statements of income and retained earnings, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended June 3, 1995. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Piemonte Foods, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of June 3, 1995 and May 28, 1994, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended June 3, 1995 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. (Signature of Pope, Smith, Brown & King) Certified Public Accountants Greenville, South Carolina July 15, 1995 PIEMONTE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets June 3, 1995 and May 28, 1994 ASSETS 1995 1994 CURRENT ASSETS Cash $ 885,967 $ 1,030,983 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts 1,778,773 2,165,831 Inventories 1,909,104 1,427,895 Prepaid expenses 507,857 285,328 Deferred marketing costs - current portion 246,316 273,692 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 5,328,017 5,183,729 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET OF ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 4,784,624 4,465,701 DEFERRED CHARGES, INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS Deferred marketing costs - long-term portion 77,289 266,162 Excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired 734,439 761,346 Other assets 176,118 129,612 TOTAL 987,846 1,157,120 TOTAL ASSETS $ 11,100,487 $ 10,806,550 See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. PIEMONTE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued) June 3, 1995 and May 28, 1994 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 1995 1994 CURRENT LIABILITIES Current portion of long-term debt $ 609,131 $ 445,560 Note payable - line of credit - 500,000 Accounts payable, trade 1,379,088 1,136,030 Accrued promotional allowances 78,069 139,575 Accrued compensation and payroll taxes 184,842 182,884 Accrued incentive fund - 130,000 Accrued property taxes 76,762 102,253 Other accrued expenses 99,458 66,606 Income taxes payable - 26,430 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,427,350 2,729,338 LONG-TERM DEBT 1,357,224 889,510 DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 420,728 389,728 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock, no par value, authorized 5,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 1,448,261 and 1,426,945 shares in 1995 and 1994, respectively 14,481 14,269 Capital in excess of stated value of common stock 2,044,938 1,965,075 Retained earnings 4,835,766 4,818,630 TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 6,895,185 6,797,974 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 11,100,487 $ 10,806,550 See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. PIEMONTE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity For the Fiscal Years Ended June 3, 1995, May 28, 1994 and May 29, 1993 Common Stock Capital in Treasury Stock Number of Excess of Retained Number of Shares Amount Stated Value Earnings Shares Amount Balance, May 30, 1992, as previously reported 1,367,551 $ 13,675 $ 1,409,410 $ 3,732,994 10,000 $ 23,751 Dividends: stock, 5%, August, 1994 67,906 679 568,372 (569,052) Balance, May 30, 1992, as restated 1,435,457 14,354 1,977,782 3,163,942 10,000 23,751 Net income 858,041 Balance May 29, 1993 1,435,457 $ 14,354 1,977,782 $ 4,021,983 10,000 $ 23,751 Common stock issued 1,488 15 10,944 Net income 1,046,647 Cash dividends paid by subsidiary prior to date of acquisition (250,000) Cancellation of treasury stock (10,000) (100) (23,651) (10,000) (23,751) Balance, May 28, 1994 1,426,945 $ 14,269 1,965,075 $ 4,818,630 - $ - Common stock issued 21,316 212 79,863 Net income 17,136 Balance, June 3, 1995 1,448,261 $ 14,481 $ 2,044,938 $ 4,835,766 - $ - See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. PIEMONTE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Income For the Fiscal Years Ended June 3, 1995, May 28, 1994 and May 29, 1993 1995 1994 1993 (53 weeks) (52 weeks) (52 weeks) NET SALES $ 30,483,161 $ 31,048,554 $ 26,835,937 OPERATING EXPENSES Cost of sales 24,047,369 23,560,435 20,542,399 Selling, general and administrative expenses 6,208,250 5,881,177 4,882,278 Total 30,255,619 29,441,612 25,424,677 OPERATING INCOME 227,542 1,606,942 1,411,260 OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME) Interest expense 153,190 125,651 165,113 Loss on disposal of assets 98,988 Interest income (39,421) (33,910) (29,268) Other expense (income) (49,351) (44,541) (43,626) Net other expense 163,406 47,200 92,219 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE 64,136 1,559,742 1,319,041 PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 47,000 571,000 461,000 INCOME BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE 17,136 988,742 858,041 CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE - 57,905 - NET INCOME $ 17,136 $ 1,046,647 $ 858,041 Earnings per common and common equivalent shares: Before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $ 0.01 $ 0.65 $ 0.57 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - 0.04 - $ 0.01 $ 0.69 $ 0.57 See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. PIEMONTE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Fiscal Years Ended June 3, 1995, May 28, 1994 and May 29, 1993 1995 1994 1993 (53 weeks) (52 weeks) (52 weeks) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income (loss) $ 17,136 $ 1,046,647 $ 858,041 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 688,668 628,985 673,174 Net loss on disposal of fixed assets 98,988 - - Provision for deferred income taxes 31,000 63,174 21,000 (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable 387,058 (229,116) (275,125) (Increase) decrease in inventories (481,209) 148,422 (220,092) (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses (222,529) (156,219) 57,990 (Increase) decrease in deferred marketing costs 216,249 (366,340) (165,984) (Increase) decrease in other assets 3,494 (9,275) 10,299 Increase (decrease) in accounts payable 243,058 231,975 176,279 Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses (182,185) 104,204 (75,929) Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable (26,430) (3,508) (121,738) Total adjustments 756,162 412,302 79,874 NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 773,298 1,458,949 937,915 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Investment in joint venture (50,000) - - Cash proceeds from the sale of property 90,100 - - Purchase of property, plant and equipment (1,169,772) (820,042) (464,041) NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (1,129,672) (820,042) (464,041) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net borrowing (repayment) under line of credit (500,000) 500,000 - Principal payments on long-term debt (513,715) (993,893) (515,560) Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 1,145,000 - - Proceeds from issuance of common stock 80,073 10,959 - Dividends paid by subsidiary prior to acquisition - (250,000) - NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 211,358 (732,934) (515,560) NET DECREASE IN CASH (145,016) (94,027) (41,686) CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR 1,030,983 1,125,010 1,166,696 CASH, END OF YEAR $ 885,967 $ 1,030,983 $ 1,125,010 Supplemental information: Cash paid for income taxes 301,932 530,157 561,738 Cash paid for interest 153,190 125,651 165,113 See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. PIEMONTE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the Fiscal Years Ended June 3, 1995, May 28, 1994 and May 29, 1993 NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Piemonte Foods, Inc. (the "Company"), and its subsidiaries, Piemonte Foods of Indiana, Inc. and Origena, Inc., both of which are wholly owned. All significant intercompany accounts and balances have been eliminated. Cash The Company maintains cash balances at several banks. Accounts at each institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $100,000. Amounts in excess of insured limits were $513,000 and $995,000 at June 3, 1995 and May 28, 1994, respectively. Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Income is charged and an allowance is credited with a provision for doubtful accounts based on bad debt experience and the status of delinquent accounts at year end. Accounts deemed uncollectible are charged against this allowance. Accounts receivable are reported in the balance sheets net of such accumulated allowance. The allowances were $160,000 and $129,000 at June 3, 1995 and May 28, 1994, respectively. The provisions for doubtful accounts were $66,000, $54,000 and $134,000 for 1995, 1994, and 1993, respectively. The Company is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of Italian style food products. The Company's primary sales area is the eastern half of the United States. Credit is granted to its customers which include grocery chains, wholesale food distributors and frozen pizza manufacturers. Substantially all accounts receivable are pledged as collateral for the line of credit and long-term debt (See notes 5 and 6). Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market. Inventories are composed of the following: June 3, May 28, 1995 1994 Raw materials $ 776,130 $ 478,220 Finished goods 1,132,974 949,675 $ 1,909,104 $ 1,427,895 Substantially all inventory is pledged as collateral for the line of credit and long-term debt (See notes 5 and 6). PIEMONTE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) For the Fiscal Years Ended June 3, 1995, May 28, 1994 and May 29, 1993 NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Deferrred Marketing Costs During 1993 and 1994 the Company entered five new marketing areas. Entry costs, totaling approximately $745,000, have been capitalized and are being amortized using unit costs based on expected unit sales. During 1994, approximately $206,000 was expensed. At June 3, 1995, approximately $324,000 of deferred marketing costs were reported as assets. These assets are expected to be fully amortized over the next two years. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. When property, plant and equipment are retired or sold, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts and the resulting gain or loss, if any, is included in income. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is computed using the straight-line method and estimated useful lives of the property for financial reporting purposes and accelerated cost recovery methods and periods for income tax purposes. Substantially all property, plant and equipment in Indiana and Illinois is pledged as collateral for the line of credit and long-term debt (See notes 5 and 6). Excess of Cost over Fair Value of Net Assets Acquired Excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired arises from the acquisition in 1984 of Piemonte Foods of Indiana, Inc. The amount, $1,023,654, is being amortized over 40 years at the rate of $25,591 per year. Accumulated amortization at June 3, 1995 and May 28, 1994 was $288,000 and $262,000, respectively. Income Taxes Effective May 30, 1993, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 (SFAS 109), "Accounting for Income Taxes" and reported the cumulative effect of that change in the method of accounting for income taxes in the consolidated statement of earnings. Net Income Per Share Net income per share is based upon the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the respective periods. See Note 9 regarding stock options outstanding which constitute the Company's common equivalent shares. The common equivalent shares have had no material dilutive effect. Stock Dividends On August 16, 1993 and on August 15, 1994, the Board of Directors declared a five percent (5%) stock dividend. All relevant data has been adjusted to give retroactive effect to these stock dividends. PIEMONTE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) For the Fiscal Years Ended June 3, 1995, May 28, 1994 and May 29, 1993 NOTE 2 - ACQUISITION On October 2, 1993, the Company acquired Origena, Inc. (Chicago, Illinois), in a business combination accounted for as a pooling of interests. Origena, Inc. which operates a pizza crust manufacturing facility, became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company through the exchange of 100,000 shares of the Company's common stock for all of the outstanding stock of Origena, Inc. In addition, prior to the combination, Origena, Inc. paid a $250,000 cash dividend to its sole shareholder. The accompanying financial statements are based on the assumption that the companies were combined for all of fiscal 1994, and the financial statements for fiscal 1993 have been restated to give effect to the combination. NOTE 3 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property, plant and equipment consists of: Estimated Useful 1995 1994 Lives - Years Land $ 25,000 $ 93,268 Buildings 1,825,566 2,104,312 4-30 Equipment 7,156,567 6,547,071 2-12 Vehicles 242,991 254,134 2-6 Furniture and fixtures 316,504 304,159 2-10 Leaseholds 554,091 533,510 3-10 Total 10,120,719 9,836,454 Less Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 5,336,095 5,370,753 Net Property, Plant and Equipment $ 4,784,624 $ 4,465,701 Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment was $663,000, $584,000 and $626,000 in 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. Repairs and maintenance were $354,000, $354,000, and $320,000 in 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. PIEMONTE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) For the Fiscal Years Ended June 3, 1995, May 28, 1994 and May 29, 1993 NOTE 4 - OPERATING LEASES The Company leases its two bakery manufacturing plants, distribution center and automotive fleet under arrangements accounted for as operating leases. Such leases expire at various times over the next four fiscal years. The approximate minimum annual commitments under these leases are as follows: Fiscal Year Amount 1995 $ 217,000 1996 151,000 1997 109,000 1998 104,000 The Company leases certain transportation equipment (principally over-the-road tractors and trailers) under cancelable leases for an approximate base rent of $40,000 per month plus a charge for mileage and fuel. Rent expense for operating leases totaled $793,000, $750,000 and $808,000 in 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. NOTE 5 - NOTE PAYABLE - LINE OF CREDIT Annually renewable lines of credit have been extended to the Company in the amounts of $1,000,000 and $1,500,000. The $1,000,000 line is collateralized by fixed assets acquired with the proceeds from the line use and by all accounts receivable and inventories and is guaranteed by the Company and its subsidiaries. The $1,500,000 line of credit is collateralized by all accounts receivable and inventory and is guaranteed by the Company and its subsidiaries. The interest rate charged is at the borrower's option of the bank's prime rate or the 30, 60 or 90 LIBOR base rate plus 150 basis points. The lines expire September 30, 1995. They were not in use at June 3, 1995. The lines of credit and bank loans are cross collateralized and cross defaulted. PIEMONTE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) For the Fiscal Years Ended June 3, 1995, May 28, 1994 and May 29, 1993 NOTE 6 - LONG-TERM DEBT AND DEBT COVENANT RESTRICTIONS Long-term debt consists of: 1995 1994 Bank loans collateralized by all property in Indiana, plant and equipment in Indiana and Illinois, all accounts receivable and all inventories; due in monthly installments indicated below plus interest at either the prime rate or the 30, 60 or 90 day LIBOR base rate plus 150 basis points $23,800 monthly, through April, 1996 $ 262,600 $ 548,200 $13,330 monthly, through April, 1999 627,270 786,870 $13,630 monthly, through November, 2001 1,076,485 - 1,966,355 1,335,070 Less current portion 609,131 445,560 LONG-TERM DEBT $ 1,357,224 $ 889,510 The debt agreements contain restrictive covenants which, among other things, require that the Company maintain a minimum level of working capital, meet certain minimum financial ratios and limit its additional outside borrowings to $1,000,000 annually. The lines of credit and bank loans are cross collateralized and cross defaulted. PIEMONTE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) For the Fiscal Years Ended June 3, 1995, May 28, 1994 and May 29, 1993 NOTE 6 - LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued) Long-term debt maturities are as follows: Fiscal Year Amount 1996 $ 609,131 1997 323,520 1998 323,520 1999 310,590 2000 163,560 Thereafter 236,034 NOTE 7 - INCOME TAXES As discussed in Note 1, the Company adopted SFAS 109 as of the beginning of the fiscal year ended May 28, 1994. The cumulative effect of this change in accounting for income taxes, which resulted in a $57,905 reduction of the deferred income tax liability at May 30, 1993, has been reflected in the consolidated statement of earnings for the fiscal year ended May 28, 1994. The provision for income taxes consists of: 1995 1994 1993 Current Federal $ 49,000 $ 441,000 $ 373,000 State 19,000 84,000 67,000 Total Current Provision 68,000 525,000 440,000 Deferred Federal (26,000) 39,000 18,000 State 5,000 7,000 3,000 Total Deferred Provision (21,000) 46,000 21,000 Provision for income taxes $ 47,000 $ 571,000 $ 461,000 Components of the deferred portion of the income tax provision which resulted from timing differences in the recognition of expense for income tax and financial accounting purposes are as follows: 1995 1994 1993 1986 Tax Reform Act changes Bad debt $ (12,400) $ 10,000 $ - Inventory capitalization 10,000 4,000 (1,000) Depreciation for income tax return in excess of book depreciation 31,000 27,000 20,000 Accruals (7,000) - 2,000 State income taxes - 5,000 - AMT credit carry forward (42,600) - - $ (21,000) $ 46,000 $ 21,000 PIEMONTE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) For the Fiscal Years Ended June 3, 1995, May 28, 1994 and May 29, 1993 NOTE 7 - INCOME TAXES (Continued) The income tax provision differs from the amount computed by applying the statutory rate as follows: 1995 1994 1993 Tax expense computed at statutory federal income tax rate - 34% $ 22,000 $ 530,000 $ 399,000 Increases (reductions) in taxes resulting from: Benefit of graduated tax rates (11,000) (45,000) (19,000) Amortization of the excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired and meals and entertainment not deductible for tax purposes 25,000 16,000 16,000 State income taxes, net of federal benefit 11,000 135,000 65,000 Other items: Pre-acquisition income of Origena, Inc. (S Corp.) - (45,000) - Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - (20,000) - $ 47,000 $ 571,000 $ 461,000 NOTE 8 - EMPLOYEES' SAVINGS PLAN (401K) In November, 1990, the Company adopted a 401K savings plan. Full-time employees with at least one year of service may elect to contribute up to 6% of annual compensation to the plan. In addition, the Company contributes 50% of such employee contributions. Company contributions totaled approximately $54,000, $53,000 and $37,000 in 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. NOTE 9 - STOCK OPTIONS OUTSTANDING In April 1994, the Board of Directors adopted the 1994 Stock Plan that provides 450,000 shares of common stock for options for key employees. In addition the plan incorporates options outstanding under a previous plan. The plan was ratified by stockholders at the 1994 Annual meeting. Concurrent with adoption, options covering 150,000 shares were granted and became exercisable at 25% per year beginning in 1994. Under provisions of the Plan, options representing 6,300 shares were granted to non-employee Directors in October, 1994. PIEMONTE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) For the Fiscal Years Ended June 3, 1995, May 28, 1994 and May 29, 1993 NOTE 9 - STOCK OPTIONS OUTSTANDING (Continued) At June 3, 1995, options granted and outstanding are as follows: Options Date Exercise Price Options Expiration Granted Granted Per Share Exercised Date 16,537 Nov., 1990 $1.81 None Jan., 1996 90,405 Dec., 1991 2.04 11,025 Dec., 1996 40,793 Jan., 1993 2.49 None Oct., 1997 17,850 Nov., 1993 8.33 None Nov., 1998 157,500 Apr., 1994 6.90 None Apr., 2004 6,300 Oct., 1994 6.75 None Oct., 2004 NOTE 10 - RECLASSIFICATION Certain accounts have been reclassifed in prior years to conform to the accounting presentation for the year ended June 3, 1995. NOTE 11 - COMMITMENTS During the year, the Company entered into an agreement with another company to develop a joint venture in Europe. The agreement includes a provision for each participant to invest $1,000,000 in equity and for loans to the joint venture. The joint venture intends to borrow an additional $3,000,000. Each party will be jointly and severally liable for the joint venture debt. The Company in its financial plan has committed up to $900,000 to retrofit the Indiana plant to meet applicable USDA and other governmental requirements. PIEMONTE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) For the Fiscal Years Ended June 3, 1995, May 28, 1994 and May 29, 1993 NOTE 12 - UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA, ($ IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 1995 1994 1995 1994 Net Sales $ 6,569 6,595 8,533 7,791 Gross Profit $ 1,386 1,411 1,908 1,749 Net Income (Loss) before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle $ (27) 123 136 138 Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle $ - 58 - - Net Income (Loss) $ (27) 181 136 138 Per Share Net Income (Loss) Before change $ (0.02) 0.09 0.09 0.09 After change (0.02) 0.12 0.09 0.09 $ Bid Price Common Stock High $ 9 1/4 7 1/2 9 1/4 9 1/2 Low $ 7 3/4 5 6 1/2 6 3/4 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 1995 1994 1995 1994 Net Sales $ 7,329 8,140 8,052 8,522 Gross Profit $ 1,546 1,952 1,596 2,376 Net Income (Loss) $ 35 231 (127) 497 Per Share Net Income (Loss) $ 0.02 0.15 (0.08) 0.32 Bid Price Common Stock High $ 7 3/4 9 6 1/2 8 1/2 Low $ 6 1/4 7 1/4 4 1/2 7 1/4 PIEMONTE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Schedule V - Property, Plant and Equipment For the Fiscal Years Ended June 3, 1995, May 28, 1994 and May 29, 1993 Balance at beginning Balance at of Additions Other end Classifications period at cost Retirements Changes of period 1995 Building & Improvements $ 2,104,312 120,940 399,686 1,825,566 Machinery & Equipment 6,547,071 1,025,904 547,938 7,025,037 Vehicles 254,134 7,903 19,046 242,991 Furniture & Fixtures 304,159 12,345 316,504 Leasehold Improvements 533,510 2,680 536,190 9,743,186 1,169,772 966,670 9,946,288 Land 93,268 68,268 25,000 Construction in Progress 149,431 149,431 $ 9,836,454 1,319,203 1,034,938 10,120,719 1994 Building & Improvements $ 1,799,037 305,275 2,104,312 Machinery & Equipment 6,020,689 526,382 6,547,071 Vehicles 232,493 21,641 254,134 Furniture & Fixtures 297,060 7,099 304,159 Leasehold Improvements 522,698 10,812 533,510 8,871,977 871,209 9,743,186 Land 93,268 93,268 Construction in Progress 43,768 (43,768) $ 9,009,013 827,440 9,836,454 1993 Building & Improvements $ 1,964,610 83,980 249,553 1,799,037 Machinery & Equipment 5,735,175 309,930 24,416 6,020,689 Vehicles 220,231 12,262 232,493 Furniture & Fixtures 241,742 55,318 297,060 Leasehold Improvements 520,146 46,320 566,466 8,681,904 507,810 273,969 8,915,745 Land 93,268 93,268 $ 8,775,172 507,810 273,969 9,009,013 PIEMONTE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Schedule VI - Accumulated Depreciation of Property, Plant & Equipment For the Fiscal Years Ended June 3, 1995, May 28, 1994 and May 29, 1993 Balance at Balance at beginning of Additions Other end Classifications period at cost Retirements Changes of period 1995 Building & Improvements $ 581,233 72,184 273,464 379,953 Machinery & Equipment 3,978,389 545,476 433,521 4,090,344 Vehicles 210,978 11,247 10,114 212,111 Furniture & Fixtures 190,889 31,474 222,363 Leasehold Improvements 409,264 22,060 431,324 $ 5,370,753 682,441 717,099 5,336,095 1994 Building & Improvements $ 481,076 100,157 581,233 Machinery & Equipment 3,530,498 447,891 3,978,389 Vehicles 199,137 11,841 210,978 Furniture & Fixtures 161,308 29,581 190,889 Leasehold Improvements 387,941 21,323 409,264 $ 4,759,960 610,793 5,370,753 1993 Building & Improvements $ 614,282 79,022 212,228 481,076 Machinery & Equipment 3,042,072 509,065 20,639 3,530,498 Vehicles 189,109 10,028 199,137 Furniture & Fixtures 130,585 30,723 161,308 Leasehold Improvements 366,529 21,412 387,941 $ 4,342,577 650,250 232,867 4,759,960 PIEMONTE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Schedule VIII - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts For the Fiscal Years Ended June 3, 1995, May 28, 1994 and May 29, 1993 Balance at Chargedto Charged to Balance at beginning of cost and other end Description period expenses accounts Deductions of period 1995 Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 127,000 67,000 34,000 160,000 1994 Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 155,000 48,000 76,000 127,000 1993 Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 108,000 134,000 87,000 155,000 Item 9. DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None PART III A definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 within 120 days of the end of the registrant's fiscal year ended June 3, 1995, is incorporated herein by reference. Item 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT Such information as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission in Regulation S-K is contained in the Company's definitive Proxy Statement in connection with its Annual Meeting to be held October 27, 1995. Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The information with respect to executive compensation and transactions is hereby incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT The information with respect to security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is hereby incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS None PART IV Item 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, SCHEDULES, REPORTS ON 8-K (a)(1) Financial Statements Page No. Included in Part II of this report: Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants II F-l Consolidated Balance Sheets II F-2 Consolidated Statements of Income II F-4 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity II F-5 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows II F-6 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements II F-7 (a)(2) Financial Statement Schedules Included in Part II of this report: V. Property, Plant and Equipment II F-16 VI. Accumulated Depreciation of Property, Plant and equipment II F-17 VIII. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts II F-18 Schedules I, II, III, IV, VII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII have been omitted because they are either not required or are inapplicable. (a)(3) Exhibits The Exhibits listed on the accompanying index to Exhibits are filed as a part of this report. (b) Reports on Form 8-K No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended June 3, 1995. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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. PIEMONTE FOODS, INC. (Registrant) By s/Virgil L. Clark Virgil L. Clark, CEO Date August 28, 1995 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 date indicated. s/Virgil L. Clark August 28, 1995 Virgil L. Clark, President, CEO Date and Director s/John A. Lindsay August 28, 1995 John A. Lindsay, Sr. Vice Pres. Date CFO and Director s/T. Patrick Costello August 28, 1995 T. Patrick Costello, Sr. Vice Date President and Director s/Grant L. Douglass August 28, 1995 Grant L. Douglass, Director Date s/Paul S. Goldsmith August 28. 1995 Paul S. Goldsmith, Director Date s/Ronald T. Huth August 28, 1995 Ronald T. Huth, Chairman and Date Director s/William P. Mahoney August 28, 1995 William P. Mahoney, Director Date s/Glenn R. Oxner August 28, 1995 Glenn R. Oxner, Director Date s/Richard J. Stoner August 28, 1995 Richard J. Stoner, Director Date INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit No. Descriptions 3 (a) Articles of incorporation of Piemonte, as amended, which was filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 30, 1987, is hereby incorporated by reference. (b) By-Laws of Piemonte, which was filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 30, 1987, is hereby incorporated by reference. 4 The Company agrees to furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon its request a copy of any instrument which defines the rights of holders of long- term debt of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. No such instrument authorizes a total amount of securities in excess of 10% of the total assets of the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. 10 (c) The Lease Agreement dated October 28, 1983, between Bakery Realty of Greenville, Inc. and the Company, which was filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 30, 1987, is hereby incorporated by reference. (e) The Lease Agreement dated March 1, 1983, between Garrett & Garrett Warehouses and Garrett & Garrett, S. C. Partnerships and the Company, which was filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 30, 1987, is hereby incorporated by reference. (g) The Incentive Stock Option Plan, which was filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 30, 1987, is hereby incorporated by reference. (1) The Loan and Security Agreement dated April 27, 1989, between First Union National Bank of South Carolina and the Company, which was filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 3, 1989 is hereby incorporated by reference. (n) The Employment Agreement dated as of April 15, 1993 between the Company and John A. Lindsay, which was filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 29, 1993, is hereby incorporated by reference. (o) The Lease Extension and Option Agreement dated July 1, 1993 between Garrett & Garrett Warehouses and Garrett & Garrett and the Company, which was filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 29, 1993, is hereby incorporated by reference. (p) The Lease Agreement dated as of November 16, 1993, between Institutional Wholesale Co., Inc. and the Company, is hereby incorporated by reference. (q) The Employment Agreement dated as of April 22, 1994, between the Company and Virgil L. Clark, is hereby incorporated by reference. 22 Subsidiaries of the registrant.