-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, FwLH1rLZJnedMbGZtI2QFiMzc6NqAMFkQFK3YiC/POhhKJTbzPGZLDtyUZ/aSeg2 NJYEik27q/UJGXgcbU6yOw== 0001193125-07-204128.txt : 20070920 0001193125-07-204128.hdr.sgml : 20070920 20070920080036 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-07-204128 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070920 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20070920 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070920 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CONAGRA FOODS INC /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000023217 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FOOD & KINDRED PRODUCTS [2000] IRS NUMBER: 470248710 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0507 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-07275 FILM NUMBER: 071125934 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE CONAGRA DR CITY: OMAHA STATE: NE ZIP: 68102 BUSINESS PHONE: 4025954000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE CONAGRA DRIVE CITY: OMAHA STATE: NE ZIP: 68102 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CONAGRA INC /DE/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: NEBRASKA CONSOLIDATED MILLS CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19721201 8-K 1 d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 


FORM 8-K

 


CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

September 20, 2007

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)

 


ConAgra Foods, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 


Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

 

1-7275   47-0248710
(Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

One ConAgra Drive

Omaha, NE

  68102
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

(402) 595-4000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On September 20, 2007, ConAgra Foods, Inc. issued a press release and posted a question and answer document on its website containing information on first quarter fiscal 2008 financial results. The press release and Q&A are furnished with this Form 8-K as exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit 99.1    Press Release issued September 20, 2007
Exhibit 99.2    Questions and Answers


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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

    CONAGRA FOODS, INC.
Date: September 20, 2007   By:  

/s/ Colleen Batcheler

  Name:   Colleen Batcheler
  Title:   Vice President, Chief Securities Counsel and Corporate Secretary


Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit 99.1   Press release issued September 20, 2007
Exhibit 99.2   Questions and Answers
EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Press release

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO    News Release
  

For more information, contact:

  

Teresa Paulsen

   MEDIA
  

Vice President, Corporate Communication

  

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

  

tel: 402-595-5210

  

Chris Klinefelter

   ANALYSTS
  

Vice President, Investor Relations

  

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

  

tel: 402-595-4154

  

www.conagrafoods.com

 


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONAGRA FOODS REPORTS STRONG BRAND VOLUMES & EPS; CONFIRMS FISCAL 2008 EPS ESTIMATES

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 20, 2007 — ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) one of North America’s leading packaged food companies, today reported results for the fiscal 2008 first quarter ended Aug. 26, 2007. Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.36, including net $0.02 per diluted share of income from items impacting comparability. Excluding those items, diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.34. Overall sales grew 10%, reflecting top-line strength in several areas of the company, including a 4% sales increase for priority investment brands in the Consumer Foods segment (+4% as reported, +7% on a comparable basis).* Prior-year diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.21 included $0.05 of restructuring costs. Items impacting comparability in the current year and prior year are summarized toward the end of this release.

Gary Rodkin, ConAgra Foods’ chief executive officer, commented, “I am very pleased with the sales growth across all of our business segments this quarter. Innovation as well as strong marketing and customer fundamentals were key. I also congratulate our Trading and Merchandising team and our Food and Ingredients team for the strong profit growth that drove our strong EPS results.”


* See page 2 of this release for additional information on this calculation. All reconciliations for Regulation G purposes can be found on page 10.

 

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He continued, “Despite a tough inflationary environment, we are confident in our ability to deliver our targeted fiscal 2008 diluted EPS in the range of $1.48, excluding items impacting comparability, due to our continued focus on our innovation pipeline, sales and marketing execution, operating efficiencies, and appropriate price increases.”

Reorganization - Impact on Historical Amounts

During the quarter, the company reorganized its handheld product operations into the Consumer Foods segment from the Food and Ingredients segment, and also shifted management responsibility for a small international export business from the Consumer Foods segment to the International Foods segment. This has resulted in minor adjustments to prior-year segment sales and operating profits for the Consumer Foods, Food and Ingredients, and International Foods segments; total company sales and operating profits for fiscal 2007 have not changed.

Consumer Foods Segment (53% of first-quarter sales)

Branded consumer products sold in retail and foodservice channels; excludes international consumer operations.

 

Volume & Sales Data

   Year-Over-Year % Change  
     As Reported     Comparable*  

Unit Volumes

   3 %   5 %

Overall Sales

   3 %   6 %

Sales for Priority Investment Brands

   4 %   7 %

Sales for Enabler Brands

   Flat     4 %

* Comparable sales calculations exclude the impact of 1) sales contributed by the peanut butter business in the current and prior year, 2) sales for Alexia Foods, which was acquired during Q1 of fiscal 2008, and 3) the prior-year sales contribution from a refrigerated pizza business since divested. See page 10 for Regulation G reconciliations.

 

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The Consumer Foods segment posted sales of $1.6 billion and operating profit of $176 million for the quarter. The following segment commentary relates to comparable performance unless otherwise indicated:

Comparable unit volumes increased 5% and comparable sales increased 6%:

 

  v Comparable sales for priority investment brands, which represent more than 70% of segment sales, increased a strong 7%, reflecting the benefit of new products introduced during the summer as well as the impact of increased marketing investments made last fiscal year. Price increases drove approximately 2 points of the sales growth for the priority investment brands as a whole. Several new products are off to a strong start and have exceeded original expectations for distribution and trade customer acceptance, including Healthy Choice Café Steamers, Healthy Choice Panini, Chef Boyardee Mac & Cheese, and PAM Professional. Major priority investment brands posting sales increases for the quarter include Banquet, Chef Boyardee, DAVID, Egg Beaters, Healthy Choice, Hebrew National, Hunt’s, Manwich, Marie Callender’s, Orville Redenbacher’s, Reddi-wip, and Snack Pack. More details about brand results and the new product pipeline can be found in the Q&A document accompanying this release.

 

   

In August, the company reintroduced Peter Pan peanut butter and expects to gradually recover a meaningful portion of the business that existed prior to the February 2007 recall. The company is pleased with the early results of the reintroduction, although Peter Pan sales and profits were negligible this quarter. Peter Pan sales have been excluded from the comparable sales information provided.

 

   

With regard to the remaining products in the segment (the enabler brands), comparable sales increased 4%.

Operating profit declined 3% as reported and 15% on a comparable basis. Comparable operating profit excludes: 1) peanut butter recall costs in the current year, 2) income in the current year from changes in restructuring estimates, and 3) restructuring charges in the prior year. See page 10 for Regulation G reconciliations.

 

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The current quarter’s high operating costs reflect a challenging input cost environment, which negatively impacted cost of goods sold by slightly more than $70 million, or almost 7%, vs. year-ago amounts. Furthermore, as the company continues to modify its production and distribution networks to improve costs and customer service over the long term, it encountered some startup inefficiencies associated with transferring production across facilities.

The company expects the segment to post solid operating profit results for the full fiscal year due to a combination of volume growth, ongoing price increases, and the achievement of cost savings.

Food and Ingredients Segment (31% of first-quarter sales)

Specialty potato, dehydrated vegetable, seasonings, blends, flavors, and milled grain products sold to foodservice and commercial channels worldwide.

During the quarter, sales for the Food and Ingredients segment were $909 million, 11% ahead of last year. The increase reflects stronger prices and volumes for the Lamb Weston specialty potato operations, which experienced very strong sales growth for export markets, as well as higher flour prices primarily driven by higher wheat input costs. Segment operating profit was $120 million for the quarter, 15% ahead of the year-ago amounts, reflecting Lamb Weston’s sales growth and focus on efficiencies.

Trading and Merchandising Segment (11% of first-quarter sales)

Trading and merchandising agricultural commodities, fertilizer, and energy worldwide.

During the quarter, sales for the Trading and Merchandising segment were $328 million, significantly above year-ago amounts; operating profit was $76 million, more than four times the dollar amount earned in the year-ago period as the energy trading and fertilizer operations very successfully capitalized on market opportunities. The segment’s $76 million of operating profit in the current quarter includes approximately $6 million of non-operating gain, which is listed as an item impacting comparability.

 

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International Foods Segment (5% of first-quarter sales)

Branded consumer products sold internationally to retail channels.

During the quarter, sales for the International Foods segment were $152 million, 5% ahead of year-ago amounts. Growth was broad-based, as all major markets delivered year-over-year sales growth with notable strength in popcorn products. Operating profit of $11 million was slightly below year-ago amounts, reflecting increased selling and marketing expenses.

Other Items

 

 

Corporate expense was $74 million for the quarter, lower than $90 million in the year-ago period; year-ago amounts included $13 million of expense related to restructuring charges.

 

 

Equity method investment earnings were $12 million for the first quarter, significantly ahead of the $2 million in the year-ago period, mostly reflecting strong volumes and efficiencies for a potato processing joint venture.

 

 

Net interest expense was $59 million in the current quarter and $58 million in the year-ago period.

 

 

The effective tax rate for continuing operations for the quarter was 33%; the benefit of a lower-than-planned tax rate is listed as an item impacting comparability. Going forward, the company expects an effective tax rate in the range of 34%-35% for continuing operations, excluding items impacting comparability.

Capital Items

 

 

The company repurchased approximately 3.4 million shares of common stock during the first quarter at a total cost of approximately $88 million.

 

 

Dividends paid during the quarter totaled $89 million versus $93 million last year.

 

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For the quarter, capital expenditures from continuing operations for property, plant, and equipment were $152 million compared with $46 million in the year-ago period. The increase largely relates to planned improvements throughout the manufacturing and logistics network as part of the ongoing supply chain initiatives. Depreciation and amortization expense from continuing operations was approximately $76 million for the quarter; this compares with a total of $89 million in the year-ago period.

 

 

During the quarter the company purchased Alexia Foods, a natural foods company focused on frozen potatoes, appetizers, and artisan breads. Subsequent to quarter end, the company also purchased Lincoln Snacks, a snacks manufacturer whose brands include Poppycock and Fiddle Faddle. ConAgra Foods sees profit growth potential for these product lines as they benefit from ConAgra Foods marketing and operating infrastructure.

Outlook

The company’s previous comments regarding fiscal 2008 diluted EPS performance indicated expectations in the range of $1.48 per share, excluding items impacting comparability. The company confirms those expectations today.

Due to the timing of price increases, inflation, and cost savings initiatives, as well as a likely slowdown in contribution from the Trading and Merchandising operations in the fiscal second quarter, the company currently expects second-quarter diluted EPS, excluding items impacting comparability, to be roughly in line with year-ago amounts. The company also expects the second half of fiscal 2008 to show solid EPS progress.

The company remains confident in its fiscal 2008–2010 financial goals as communicated to the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference on February 20, 2007; the details of those goals can be found on the company’s website in Appendix A of the archived presentation for that event.

 

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Major Items Affecting First-Quarter Fiscal 2008 EPS Comparability

Included in the $0.36** diluted EPS from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 (EPS amounts rounded and after tax):

 

 

Income of approximately $0.02** per diluted share, or $12.2 million pretax, from changes in estimates for restructuring charges due to changes in plans for consolidating certain production lines. Approximately $1 million is reflected within cost of goods sold for the Consumer Foods segment, and approximately $10 million is reflected within selling, general and administrative expense for the Consumer Foods segment.

 

 

Expense of approximately $0.01** per diluted share, or $11.7 million pretax, for costs related to the peanut butter recall. Approximately $7 million is reflected within cost of goods sold for the Consumer Foods segment, and approximately $4 million is reflected within selling, general and administrative expense for the Consumer Foods segment.

 

 

Income of $0.01** per diluted share, or $6.3 million pretax, related to a non-operating gain resulting from the merger of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT); this income is reflected as a reduction of selling, general, and administrative expense for the Trading and Merchandising segment.

 

 

Benefit of approximately $0.01** per diluted share from a lower-than-normal tax rate.


** Note: Items affecting comparability are each rounded to the nearest penny; the sum of items will not equal $0.34 due to rounding.

Included in the $0.21 diluted EPS from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 (EPS amounts rounded and after tax):

 

 

Expense of $0.05 per diluted share, or $39 million pretax, for restructuring charges related to programs designed to reduce the company’s ongoing operating costs. These are reflected as $26 million of expense within the Consumer Foods segment and $13 million of corporate expense.

 

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Discussion of Results

ConAgra Foods will host a conference call at 9:30 a.m. EDT today to discuss first-quarter results. Following the company’s remarks, the call will include a question-and-answer session with the investment community. Domestic and international participants may access the conference call toll-free by dialing 1-800-289-0572 and 1-913-981-5543, respectively. No confirmation or pass code is needed. This conference call also can be accessed live on the Internet at http://investor.conagrafoods.com.

A rebroadcast of the conference call will be available after 1 p.m. EDT. To access the digital replay, a pass code will be required. Domestic participants should dial 1-888-203-1112 and international participants should dial 1-719-457-0820 and enter pass code 1617564. A rebroadcast also will be available on the company’s Web site.

In addition, the company has posted a question-and-answer supplement relating to this release at http://investor.conagrafoods.com. To view recent company news, please visit http://media.conagrafoods.com.

Annual Stockholders’ Meeting Webcast

The company will webcast its Fiscal 2007 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007. This event will be webcast live beginning at 2:30 p.m. EDT. The webcast will be archived starting at 4:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Sept. 27 and can be accessed at http://investor.conagrafoods.com.

ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) is one of North America’s largest packaged food companies, serving grocery retailers, as well as restaurants and other foodservice establishments. Popular ConAgra Foods consumer brands include: Banquet, Chef Boyardee, Egg Beaters, Healthy Choice, Hebrew National, Hunts, Marie Callenders, Orville Redenbachers, PAM, Reddi-wip, and many others. For more information, please visit us at www.conagrafoods.com.

 

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Note on Forward-looking Statements:

This release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management’s current views and assumptions of future events and financial performance and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. The Company undertakes no responsibility to update these statements. Readers of this release should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. Many factors could affect the Company’s actual financial results and cause them to vary materially from the expectations contained in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, among other things, future economic circumstances, industry conditions, the Company’s ability to execute its operating and restructuring plans, availability and prices of raw materials, product pricing, competitive environment and related market conditions, operating efficiencies, the ultimate impact of the Company’s peanut butter recall, access to capital, actions of governments and regulatory factors affecting the Company’s businesses and other risks described in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements included in this release, which speak only as of the date made.

 

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Regulation G Disclosure

Consumer Foods Segment

Below is a reconciliation of segment sales and operating profit exclusive of the peanut butter business, Alexia Foods business, divested business sales and restructuring charges. Management evaluates the segment performance and trends exclusive of these items due to the non-recurring nature of the recall and the impact of divestitures. Management believes the presentation of financial results exclusive of these items facilitates investor understanding of the segment’s performance and trends.

Consumer Foods Segment Reconciliations

For Regulation G Purposes

(% impacted by rounding)

 

(Dollars in millions)

   Q1 FY08     Q1 FY07     % Change  

Consumer Foods Net Sales

   $ 1,567     $ 1,522     3 %

Peter Pan Net Sales

     (9 )     (35 )  

Refrigerated Pizza Business Net Sales

     —         (12 )  

Private Label Peanut Butter Net Sales

     —         (7 )  

Alexia Foods Net Sales

     (3 )     —      
                      

Adjusted Consumer Foods Net Sales

   $ 1,555     $ 1,468     6 %
                      

(Dollars in millions)

   Q1 FY08     Q1 FY07     % Change  

Priority Investment Brands Net Sales

   $ 1,111     $ 1,066     4 %

Peter Pan Net Sales

     (9 )     (35 )  

Alexia Foods Net Sales

     (3 )     —      
                      

Priority Investment Brands Adjusted Net Sales

   $ 1,099     $ 1,031     7 %
                      

(Dollars in millions)

   Q1 FY08     Q1 FY07     % Change  

Enabler Brands Net Sales

   $ 456     $ 456     —    

Refrigerated Pizza Business Net Sales

     —         (12 )  

Private Label Peanut Butter Net Sales

     —         (7 )  
                      

Enabler Brands Adjusted Net Sales

   $ 456     $ 437     4 %
                      

(Dollars in millions)

   Q1 FY08     Q1 FY07     % Change  

Consumer Foods Segment Operating Profit

   $ 176     $ 183     -3 %

Restructuring Plan Charges/Benefits

     (11 )     26    

Peter Pan Recall

     12       —      
                      

Consumer Foods Segment Adjusted Operating Profit

   $ 177     $ 209     -15 %
                      

 

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ConAgra Foods, Inc.

Segment Operating Results

In millions

 

     FIRST QUARTER  
     13 Weeks Ended     13 Weeks Ended        
     August 26, 2007     August 27, 2006     Percent
Change
 

SALES

      

Consumer Foods

   $ 1,567.3     $ 1,522.2     3.0 %

Food and Ingredients

     908.7       817.0     11.2 %

Trading and Merchandising

     327.9       205.4     59.6 %

International Foods

     151.7       144.0     5.3 %
                  

Total

     2,955.6       2,688.6     9.9 %
                  

OPERATING PROFIT

      

Consumer Foods

   $ 176.4     $ 182.7     (3.4 )%

Food and Ingredients

     120.2       104.1     15.5 %

Trading and Merchandising

     75.6       15.6     384.6 %

International Foods

     11.3       13.2     (14.4 )%
                  

Total operating profit for segments

     383.5       315.6     21.5 %

Reconciliation of total operating profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity method investment earnings

      
      

Items excluded from segment operating profit:

      
      

General corporate expense

     (74.4 )     (89.8 )   (17.1 )%

Interest expense, net

     (58.5 )     (58.0 )   0.9 %
                  

Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity method investment earnings

   $ 250.6     $ 167.8     49.3 %
                  

Segment operating profit excludes general corporate expense, equity method investment earnings and net interest expense. Management believes such amounts are not directly associated with segment performance results for the period. Management believes the presentation of total operating profit for segments facilitates period-to-period comparison of results of segment operations.

 

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ConAgra Foods, Inc.

       

Consolidated Statements of Earnings

       
In millions, except per share amounts        
     FIRST QUARTER  
     13 Weeks Ended     13 Weeks Ended       
     August 26, 2007     August 27, 2006    Percent
Change
 

Net sales

   $ 2,955.6     $ 2,688.6    9.9 %

Costs and expenses:

       

Cost of goods sold

     2,241.5       2,025.6    10.7 %

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     405.0       437.2    (7.4 )%

Interest expense, net

     58.5       58.0    0.9 %
                 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity method investment earnings

     250.6       167.8    49.3 %

Income tax expense

     87.4       61.5    42.1 %

Equity method investment earnings

     12.3       2.2    459.1 %
                 

Income from continuing operations

     175.5       108.5    61.8 %

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (0.1 )     58.2    NA  
                 

Net income

   $ 175.4     $ 166.7    5.2 %
                 

Earnings per share – basic

       

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.36     $ 0.21    71.4 %

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     —         0.12    (100.0 )%
                 

Net income

   $ 0.36     $ 0.33    9.1 %
                 

Weighted average shares outstanding

     489.2       510.2    (4.1 )%
                 

Earnings per share – diluted

       

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.36     $ 0.21    71.4 %

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     —         0.12    (100.0 )%
                 

Net income

   $ 0.36     $ 0.33    9.1 %
                 

Weighted average share and share equivalents outstanding

     492.8       512.4    (3.8 )%
                 

 

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ConAgra Foods, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

In millions

 

     August 26, 2007    August 27, 2006

ASSETS

     

Current assets

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 298.4    $ 695.3

Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $25.3 and $ 26.3

     1,301.1      1,156.1

Inventories

     2,522.6      2,123.1

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     896.6      750.2

Current assets held for sale

     —        219.8
             

Total current assets

     5,018.7      4,944.5

Property, plant and equipment, net

     2,371.4      2,212.9

Goodwill

     3,493.9      3,444.6

Brands, trademarks and other intangibles, net

     775.9      797.4

Other assets

     294.9      228.3

Noncurrent assets held for sale

     —        365.4
             
   $ 11,954.8    $ 11,993.1
             

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

     

Current liabilities

     

Notes payable

   $ 124.8    $ 8.2

Current installments of long-term debt

     17.7      421.8

Accounts payable

     1,239.2      892.2

Accrued payroll

     149.9      243.0

Other accrued liabilities

     1,195.9      1,376.1

Current liabilities held for sale

     —        2.7
             

Total current liabilities

     2,727.5      2,944.0

Senior long-term debt, excluding current installments

     3,220.1      2,752.0

Subordinated debt

     200.0      400.0

Other noncurrent liabilities

     1,211.6      1,190.6

Common stockholders' equity

     4,595.6      4,706.5
             
   $ 11,954.8    $ 11,993.1
             

 

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EX-99.2 3 dex992.htm QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Questions and Answers

Exhibit 99.2

LOGO

Q1 FY08 Question & Answer

September 20, 2007

 

  1. What were some examples of major brands in the Consumer Foods segment posting sales growth for the quarter?

Banquet

Blue Bonnet

Chef Boyardee

DAVID

Egg Beaters

Healthy Choice

Hebrew National

Hunt’s

Kid Cuisine

Libby’s

Marie Callender’s

Manwich

Orville Redenbacher’s

Reddi-wip

Rosarita

Ro*Tel

Snack Pack

Van Camp’s

Wesson

 

  2. What were some examples of major brands in the Consumer Foods segment posting sales declines for the quarter?

ACT II

Crunch N Munch

Knott’s Berry Farm

PAM

Parkay

Slim Jim

Swiss Miss

 

  3. What were unit volume changes for the quarter in the Consumer Foods and Food and Ingredients segments?

As reported Consumer Foods volume increased 3%; excluding the peanut butter business and the impact of divested businesses in prior year results, volume increased 5%.

Food and Ingredients volume increased 2%.

 

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  4. Does the Company have any comments on its innovation pipeline?

The first wave of new products includes Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers, Healthy Choice Panini, new flavors of Healthy Choice soups, Hunt’s Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, Orville Redenbacher’s Smart Pop! Low Sodium, Orville Redenbacher’s Naturals, Swiss Miss Pudding Mousse Delights, Chef Boyardee Mac & Cheese, PAM Professional, and Fleischmann’s and Parkay Soft Spreads. The new products, along with additional new products planned for the balance of fiscal 2008 and beyond, are expected to support future sales growth and margin expansion.

 

  5. How much was total depreciation and amortization from continuing operations for the quarter?

Approximately $76 million (versus approximately $89 million in Q1 2007)

 

  6. How much were capital expenditures from continuing operations for the quarter?

Approximately $152 million (versus approximately $46 million in Q1 2007)

 

  7. What was the net interest expense for the quarter?

Approximately $59 million (versus approximately $58 million in Q1 2007)

 

  8. What was corporate expense for the quarter?

Approximately $74 million for the quarter (versus approximately $90 million in Q1 2007, which included $13 million of restructuring charges)

 

  9. How much did the company pay in dividends during the quarter?

Approximately $89 million

 

  10. What was the weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding for the quarter (rounded)?

Approximately 493 million shares for the quarter

 

  11. What were the gross margins and operating margins for the quarter ($ amounts in millions, rounded)?

Gross margin = gross profit* divided by net sales

Gross margin = $714/$2,956 = 24.2%

Operating margin = segment operating profit** divided by net sales

Operating margin = $384/$2,956 = 13.0%


* Gross profit = net sales – costs of goods sold ($2,956 – $2,242 = $714)
** See first-quarter segment operating results for a reconciliation of operating profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity method investment earnings (loss). Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity method investment earnings (loss), divided by net sales = $251/$2,956 = 8.5%.

 

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  12. What is included in the company’s net debt at the end of the quarter (rounded, in millions)?

 

     Q1 FY08    Q1 FY07

Total debt*

   $ 3,563    $ 3,582

Less: Cash on hand

   $ 298    $ 695
             

Net debt total

   $ 3,265    $ 2,887

* Total debt = notes payable, short-term debt, long-term debt, and subordinated debt.

 

  13. What is the net debt to total capital ratio at quarter end?

42% currently and 38% a year ago

This ratio is defined as net debt divided by the sum of net debt plus shareholders’ equity. See question #12 for the components of net debt.

 

  14. What was the effective tax rate for the quarter?

The effective tax rate for continuing operations for the quarter was 33%; the benefit of a lower-than-planned tax rate is listed as an item impacting comparability. Going forward, the company expects an effective tax rate in the range of 34%-35% for continuing operations, excluding items impacting comparability.

 

  15. What are the projected capital expenditures for fiscal 2008?

Approximately $450 million

 

  16. What is the expected net interest expense for fiscal 2008?

$240 million to $250 million

 

  17. Did the company repurchase any shares during the quarter?

Yes, the company repurchased approximately 3.4 million shares of common stock during the quarter at a total cost of approximately $88 million.

 

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  18. What is the current presentation of the quarterly segment sales and operating profits for fiscal 2007, given the changes in the handheld products and international export operations? Note: total company sales and operating profits have not changed.

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

Segment Operating Results

($ USD, in millions)

 

     FY 2007  
    

Q1

FY07

   

Q2

FY07

   

Q3

FY07

   

Q4

FY07

    Total  

Segment Sales

          

Consumer Foods

   $ 1,522.2     $ 1,766.4     $ 1,631.9     $ 1,617.6     $ 6,538.1  

Food and Ingredients

     817.0       869.6       837.4       897.5       3,421.5  

Trading and Merchandising

     205.4       297.3       293.3       659.2       1,455.2  

International Foods

     144.0       155.4       155.8       158.2       613.4  
                                        

Total

     2,688.6       3,088.7       2,918.4       3,332.5       12,028.2  

Segment Operating Profit

          

Consumer Foods

     182.7       277.3       224.9       167.2       852.1  

Food and Ingredients

     104.1       116.7       108.4       104.2       433.4  

Trading and Merchandising

     15.6       38.9       62.3       200.3       317.1  

International Foods

     13.2       18.6       15.1       17.5       64.4  
                                        

Total

     315.6       451.5       410.7       489.2       1,667.0  

Reconciliation of total operating profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity method investment earnings (loss)

          

Items excluded from segment operating profit:

          

General corporate expense

     (89.8 )     (91.6 )     (85.9 )     (169.0 )     (436.3 )

Interest expense, net

     (58.0 )     (52.1 )     (56.1 )     (59.4 )     (225.6 )
                                        

Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity method investment earnings (loss)

   $ 167.8     $ 307.8     $ 268.7     $ 260.8     $ 1,005.1  
                                        

Segment operating profit excludes general corporate expense, equity method investment earnings (loss) and net interest expense. Management believes such amounts are not directly associated with segment performance results for the period. Management believes the presentation of total operating profit for segments facilitates period-to-period comparison of results of segment operations.

 

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Note on Forward-Looking Statements:

This document contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management’s current views and assumptions of future events and financial performance and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. The Company undertakes no responsibility to update these statements. Readers of this document should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. Many factors could affect the Company’s actual financial results and cause them to vary materially from the expectations contained in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, among other things, future economic circumstances, industry conditions, the Company’s ability to execute its operating and restructuring plans, availability and prices of raw materials, product pricing, competitive environment and related market conditions, operating efficiencies, the ultimate impact of the Company’s peanut butter recall, access to capital, actions of governments and regulatory factors affecting the Company’s businesses and other risks described in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements included in this document, which speak only as of the date made.

 

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