10-Q

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)


þ		QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the 12 weeks ended March 28, 2009


o		TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File No. 0-785

NASH-FINCH COMPANY

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


DELAWARE		41-0431960
(State or other jurisdiction of		(IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)		Identification No.)


7600 France Avenue South,
P.O. Box 355
Minneapolis, Minnesota		55440-0355
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(952) 832-0534
(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):


Large accelerated filer o		Accelerated filer þ		Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)		Smaller Reporting Company o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ

As of April 24, 2009, 12,817,780 shares of Common Stock of the Registrant were outstanding.

PART I. — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

NASH-FINCH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)


	12 Weeks Ended
	March 28,			March 22,
	2009			2008
Sales	$	1,140,320			1,004,852
Cost of sales		1,045,201			912,238

Gross profit		95,119			92,614


Other costs and expenses:
Selling, general and administrative		69,636			61,184
Gain on acquisition of a business		(6,682	)		—
Depreciation and amortization		9,335			9,032
Interest expense		5,304			6,117

Total other costs and expenses		77,593			76,333


Earnings before income taxes		17,526			16,281

Income tax expense		3,106			5,665


Net earnings	$	14,420			10,616


Net earnings per share:
Basic	$	1.11			0.82
Diluted	$	1.08			0.80

Declared dividends per common share	$	0.180			0.180

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding and common equivalent shares outstanding:
Basic		12,966			13,007
Diluted		13,331			13,295

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

NASH-FINCH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except per share amounts)


	March 28,			January 3,
	2009			2009
	(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	842			824
Accounts and notes receivable, net		244,741			185,943
Inventories		327,538			261,491
Prepaid expenses and other		15,859			13,909
Deferred tax asset, net		6,644			5,784

Total current assets		595,624			467,951

Notes receivable, net		26,145			28,353
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, plant and equipment		621,569			590,894
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(400,680	)		(392,807	)

Net property, plant and equipment		220,889			198,087

Goodwill		218,414			218,414
Customer contracts and relationships, net		23,968			24,762
Investment in direct financing leases		3,340			3,388
Other assets		14,438			11,591

Total assets	$	1,102,818			952,546


Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt and capitalized lease obligations	$	4,108			4,032
Accounts payable		265,444			220,610
Accrued expenses		57,091			73,087

Total current liabilities		326,643			297,729

Long-term debt		322,064			222,774
Capitalized lease obligations		24,364			25,252
Deferred tax liability, net		26,865			22,232
Other liabilities		38,420			35,539
Commitments and contingencies		—			—
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock — no par value. Authorized 500 shares; none issued		—			—
Common stock — $1.66 2/3 par value. Authorized 50,000 shares, issued 13,665 and 13,665 shares, respectively		22,776			22,776
Additional paid-in capital		101,431			98,048
Common stock held in trust		(2,243	)		(2,243	)
Deferred compensation obligations		2,243			2,243
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(10,854	)		(10,876	)
Retained earnings		280,599			268,562
Common stock in treasury, 848 and 848 shares, respectively		(29,490	)		(29,490	)

Total stockholders’ equity		364,462			349,020

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,102,818			952,546

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

NASH-FINCH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)

(In thousands)


	12 Weeks Ended
	March 28,			March 22,
	2009			2008
Operating activities:
Net earnings	$	14,420			10,616
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Gain on acquisition of a business		(6,682	)		—
Depreciation and amortization		9,335			9,032
Amortization of deferred financing costs		372			255
Non-cash convertible debt interest		1,105			1,016
Amortization of rebateable loans		1,322			710
Provision for bad debts		434			(1,336	)
Provision for lease reserves		1,066			(2,094	)
Deferred income tax expense		(499	)		4,125
Gain on sale of real estate and other		(16	)		(70	)
LIFO charge		—			1,134
Asset impairments		—			395
Share-based compensation		3,307			1,943
Deferred compensation		79			84
Other		—			470
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts and notes receivable		3,392			(8	)
Inventories		(23,986	)		(23,829	)
Prepaid expenses		(3,049	)		687
Accounts payable		7,130			5,822
Accrued expenses		(17,465	)		(10,623	)
Income taxes payable		1,311			3,923
Other assets and liabilities		875			(2,953	)

Net cash used by operating activities		(7,549	)		(701	)

Investing activities:
Disposal of property, plant and equipment		33			102
Additions to property, plant and equipment		(877	)		(2,774	)
Business acquired, net of cash		(78,056	)		—
Loans to customers		(1,000	)		(5,102	)
Payments from customers on loans		596			259
Other		810			(113	)

Net cash used in investing activities		(78,494	)		(7,628	)

Financing activities:
Proceeds of revolving debt		98,200			23,100
Dividends paid		—			(2,324	)
Purchase of Common Stock		—			(11,860	)
Payments of long-term debt		(14	)		(19	)
Payments of capitalized lease obligations		(813	)		(1,188	)
Increase (decrease) in bank overdraft		(8,606	)		672
Payments of deferred financing costs		(2,706	)		—
Other		—			239

Net cash provided by financing activities		86,061			8,620

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		18			291
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of year		824			862

End of period	$	842			1,153

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

Nash-Finch Company and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 28, 2009

Note 1 — Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 3, 2009.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position of Nash-Finch Company and our subsidiaries (“Nash Finch” or “the Company”) at March 28, 2009 and January 3, 2009, and the results of operations and changes in cash flows for the 12 weeks ended March 28, 2009 (first quarter 2009) and March 22, 2008 (first quarter 2008). Adjustments consist only of normal recurring items, except for any items discussed in the notes below. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the unaudited consolidated financial statements. Results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

In fiscal 2009, the Company revised its treatment of consigned inventory sales in our military segment. Prior to the revision, consigned sales were recorded on a gross basis as sales and a related amount recorded as a cost of sales. The Company has revised its presentation for sales of consigned inventory to be on a net basis. The revision reduced sales and cost of sales by $17.1 million for first quarter of fiscal year 2008 but did not have an impact on gross profit, earnings from continuing operations before income taxes, net earnings, cash flows or financial position for any period or their respective trends. Certain prior year amounts shown below related to first quarter 2008 have been revised to conform to the current year presentation. Amounts related to fiscal 2008 periods after the first quarter will be revised as shown the next time those periods are presented.


	12 weeks ended
	March 22, 2008								12 weeks ended
	As originally		%						March 22, 2008		%
(in 000's)	Reported		of Sales			Adjustments			As revised		of Sales
Sales	$	1,021,910		100.0	%		(17,058	)		1,004,852		100.0	%
Cost of Sales		929,296		90.9	%		(17,058	)		912,238		90.8	%

Gross Profit	$	92,614		9.1	%		—			92,614		9.2	%


	12 weeks ended
	June 14, 2008								12 weeks ended
	As originally		%						June 14, 2008		%
(in 000's)	Reported		of Sales			Adjustments			As revised		of Sales
Sales	$	1,042,388		100.0	%		(18,496	)		1,023,892		100.0	%
Cost of Sales		948,100		91.0	%		(18,496	)		929,604		90.8	%

Gross Profit	$	94,288		9.0	%		—			94,288		9.2	%


	16 weeks ended
	October 4, 2008								16 weeks ended
	As originally		%						October 4, 2008		%
(in 000's)	Reported		of Sales			Adjustments			As revised		of Sales
Sales	$	1,436,490		100.0	%		(20,182	)		1,416,308		100.0	%
Cost of Sales		1,314,325		91.5	%		(20,182	)		1,294,143		91.4	%

Gross Profit	$	122,165		8.5	%		—			122,165		8.6	%


	13 weeks ended
	January 3, 2009								13 weeks ended
	As originally		%						January 3, 2009		%
(in 000's)	Reported		of Sales			Adjustments			As revised		of Sales
Sales	$	1,202,872		100.0	%		(14,430	)		1,188,442		100.0	%
Cost of Sales		1,104,990		91.9	%		(14,430	)		1,090,560		91.8	%

Gross Profit	$	97,882		8.1	%		—			97,882		8.2	%


	Fiscal Year ended
	January 3, 2009								Fiscal Year ended
	As originally		%						January 3, 2009		%
(in 000's)	Reported		of Sales			Adjustments			As revised		of Sales
Sales	$	4,703,660		100.0	%		(70,166	)		4,633,494		100.0	%
Cost of Sales		4,296,711		91.3	%		(70,166	)		4,226,545		91.2	%

Gross Profit	$	406,949		8.7	%		—			406,949		8.8	%

Note 2 — Acquisition

On January 31, 2009, the Company completed the purchase from GSC Enterprises, Inc. (“GSC”), of substantially all of the assets relating to three military food distribution centers located in San Antonio, Texas, Pensacola, Florida and Junction City, Kansas serving military commissaries and exchanges (“Business”). The Company also assumed certain trade payables, accrued expenses and receivables associated with the assets being acquired. The aggregate purchase price paid was $78.1 million in cash.

Effective January 4, 2009, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141R, “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141R”). This statement replaces SFAS 141 and defines the acquirer in a business combination as the entity that obtains control of one or more businesses in a business combination and establishes the acquisition date as the date that the acquirer achieves control. SFAS 141R requires an acquirer to recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date, measured at their fair values as of that date. SFAS 141R also requires the acquirer to recognize contingent consideration at the acquisition date, measured at its fair value at that date.

The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities of the Business assumed at the acquisition date:


As of January 31, 2009
(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	47
Accounts receivable		61,285
Inventories		42,061
Prepaid expenses and other		210
Property, plant and equipment		30,294
Other assets		890


Total identifiable assets acquired		134,787

Current liabilities		43,114
Accrued expenses		1,162
Deferred tax liability, net		4,272
Other long-term liabilities		1,456

Total liabilities assumed		50,004


Net assets acquired		84,783

The fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed of $84.8 million exceeded the fair value of the purchase price of the business of $78.1 million. Consequently, the Company reassessed the recognition and measurement of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed and concluded that the valuation procedures and resulting measures were appropriate. As a result, the Company recognized a gain of $6.7 million (net of tax) in the first quarter 2009 associated with the acquisition of the Business. The gain is included in the line item “Gain on acquisition of a business” in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

A contingency of $0.3 million is included in the other long-term liabilities account in the table above related to a payment the Company would be required to make in the event a purchase option is not exercised associated with the sublease of the Pensacola, FL facility prior to October 10, 2010. The Company has determined the range of the potential loss on the contingency is zero to $1.0 million and the acquisition date fair value of the contingency is $0.3 million based upon a probability-weighted discounted cash flow valuation technique. As of March 28, 2009, there were no changes in the recognized amounts or range of outcomes associated with this contingency.

The Company recognized $0.5 million of acquisition related costs that were expensed during the first quarter 2009. These costs are included in the Consolidated Statement of Income under selling, general and administrative expenses.

Sales of the Business included in the Consolidated Statement of Income from the acquisition date to the first quarter ended March 28, 2009 were $111.8 million. Although the Company has made reasonable efforts to do so, synergies achieved through the integration of the Business into the Company’s military segment, unallocated interest expense and the allocation of shared overhead specific to the Business cannot be precisely determined. Accordingly, the Company has deemed it impracticable to calculate the precise impact the Business will have on the Company’s net earnings during fiscal 2009. However, please refer to “Note 14-Segment Reporting” of this Form 10-Q for a comparison of military segment sales and profit for the first quarters of fiscal 2009 and 2008.

Supplemental pro forma financial information

The unaudited pro forma financial information in the table below combines the historical results for the Company and the historical results for the Business for the twelve weeks ended March 28, 2009 and March 22, 2008. This pro forma financial information is provided for illustrative purposes only and does not purport to be indicative of the actual results that would have been achieved by the combined operations for the periods presented or that will be achieved by the combined operations in the future.


	Twelve Weeks Ended
	March 28,	March 22,
(in thousands, except per share data)	2009	2008
Total revenues	$1,202,610		1,157,294
Net earnings	14,586		11,334
Basic earnings per share	1.12		0.87
Diluted earnings per share	1.09		0.85

Note 3 — Change in Accounting Principal

Effective January 4, 2009, the Company adopted the provisions of FASB Staff Position (FSP) APB 14-1, “Accounting for Convertible Debt and Debt Issued with Stock Purchase Warrants” ("FSP APB 14-1"), which impacts the accounting associated with our senior convertible notes. FSP APB 14-1 requires us to recognize interest expense, including non-cash interest, based on the market rate for similar debt instruments without the conversion feature, which the Company determined to be 8.0%. Furthermore, it requires retrospective accounting treatment. Under FSP APB 14-1, the liability component of convertible debt is measured upon issuance using an 8.0% interest rate and an assumed eight year life, as determined by the first date the holders may require the Company redeem the note. The difference between the proceeds from the issuance and the fair value of the liability is assigned to equity. Additionally, FSP APB 14-1 states that transaction costs incurred with third parties shall be allocated to and accounted for as debt issuance costs and equity issuance costs in proportion to the allocation of proceeds between the liability and equity component, respectively.

The following table represents the Company’s initial measurement of the convertible debt as of March 15, 2005 and its retrospective measurement under FSP ABP 14-1:


	Measurement under		Initial
	FSP APB 14-1		Measurement
(in millions)	3/15/2005		3/15/2005		Change
Other assets	$	3.6		4.9		(1.3	) (a)
Long-term debt		110.8		150.1		(39.3	) (b)
Deferred tax liability, net		14.8		—		14.8	(c)
Additional paid-in capital		23.2		—		23.2	(d)


(a)		Other assets represents the deferred financing cost asset related to the debt issuance. The $1.3 million change represents the portion of the costs allocated to equity in the additional paid-in capital account under FSP APB 14-1.

(b)		The $39.3 million change in the carrying value of long-term debt represents the difference between the fair value of the long-term debt under FSP APB 14-1 and the proceeds received upon issuance of the convertible notes, which is allocated to equity.

(c)		The Company’s tax basis in the long-term debt and deferred financing cost asset are $39.3 million and $1.3 million higher than their book basis, resulting in a $14.8 million net deferred tax liability.


(d)		The $23.2 million change in equity in the additional paid-in capital account represent the following:


(in millions)
Long-term debt reclassified to equity	$	39.3
Deferred financing costs reclassified to equity		(1.3	)
Deferred tax liability		(14.8	)

Total additional paid-in capital impact		23.2

The following tables represent the retrospective accounting impact the adoption of FSP APB 14-1 had on the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income for the first quarter 2008 and Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 3, 2009:


Consolidated Statement of Income:	1st Quarter 2008
(in thousands, except EPS data)	As adjusted		As reported

Interest expense	$	6,117		5,034
Income tax expense		5,665		6,087
Net income		10,616		11,277

Basic EPS		0.82		0.87
Diluted EPS		0.80		0.85


Consolidated Balance Sheet:	As of January 3, 2009
(in thousands, except EPS data)	As adjusted		As reported

Other assets	$	11,591		13,997
Long-term debt		222,774		246,441
Deferred tax liability, net		22,233		13,940
Additional paid-in capital		98,048		74,836
Retained earnings		268,562		278,804
Total stockholders’ equity		349,020		336,050

Note 4 — Inventories

We use the LIFO method for valuation of a substantial portion of inventories. An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method can be made only at the end of each year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations are based on management’s estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs. Because these estimates are subject to many factors beyond management’s control, interim results are subject to the final year-end LIFO inventory valuation. If the FIFO method had been used, inventories would have been approximately $76.1 million higher at March 28, 2009 and January 3, 2009. In the first quarter 2009 we did not record LIFO charges compared to charges of $1.1 million recorded during the first quarter 2008.

Note 5 — Share-Based Compensation

We account for share-based compensation awards in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment — Revised,” which requires companies to estimate the fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the awards ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the requisite service period. We recognized share-based compensation expense in our Consolidated Statements of Income of $3.3 million for first quarter 2009, versus expense of $1.9 million for the first quarter 2008.

We have four equity compensation plans under which incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options and other forms of share-based compensation have been, or may be, granted primarily to key employees and non-employee members of the Board of Directors. These plans are more fully described in Part II, Item 8 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2009 under the caption “Footnote 9 - Share-based Compensation Plans”.

The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and exercisable options under the 2000 Stock Incentive Plan ("2000 Plan") as of March 28, 2009 (number of shares in thousands):


	Options Outstanding & Exercisable
	Number of Options
Range of Exercise	Outstanding and		Weighted Average
Prices	Exercisable		Exercise Price
24.55		8.0
35.36		10.0

		18.0	$	30.56

Since 2005, awards have taken the form of performance units (including share units pursuant to our Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”)), restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and Stock Appreciation Rights (“SARS”).

Performance units were granted during 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 under the 2000 Plan pursuant to our LTIP. These units vest at the end of a three-year performance period. The 2005 plan provided for payout in shares of our common stock or cash, or a combination of both, at the election of the participant, and therefore was accounted for as a liability award in accordance with SFAS 123(R). All units under the 2005 plan were settled in shares of our common stock during the second quarter 2008.

In the first quarter 2009, units were granted pursuant to our 2009 LTIP. Depending on a comparison of the Company’s cumulative three-year actual EBITDA results to the cumulative three-year strategic plan EBITDA targets and the Company’s ranking on absolute return on net assets and compound annual growth rate for return on net assets among the companies in the peer group, a participant could receive a number of shares ranging from zero to 200% of the number of performance units granted. Because these units can only be settled in stock, compensation expense (for shares expected to vest) is recorded over the three-year period for the grant date fair value.

During fiscal 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, RSUs were awarded to certain executives of the Company. Awards vest in increments over the term of the grant or cliff vest on the fifth anniversary of the grant date, as designated in the award documents. In addition to the time vesting criteria, awards granted in 2008 and 2009 to two of the Company’s executives include performance vesting conditions. The Company records expense for such awards over the service vesting period if the Company anticipates the performance vesting conditions will be satisfied.

On December 17, 2008, in connection with the Company’s announcement of its planned acquisition of certain military distribution assets of GSC, eight executives of the Company were granted a total of 267,345 SARs with a per share price of $38.44. The SARs are eligible to become vested during the 36 month period commencing on closing of the acquisition of the GSC assets which was January 31, 2009. The SARs will vest on the first business day during the vesting period that follows the date on which the closing prices on NASDAQ for a share of Nash Finch common stock for the previous 90 market days is at least $55.00 or a change in control occurs following the six month anniversary of the grant date or termination of the executive’s employment due to death or disability. Upon exercise, the Company will award the executive a number of shares of restricted stock equal to (a) the product of (i) the number of shares with respect to which the SAR is exercised and (ii) the excess, if any, of (x) the fair market value per share of common stock on the date of exercise over (y) the base price per share relating to such SAR, divided by (b) the fair market value of a share of common stock on the date such SAR is exercised. The restricted stock shall vest on the first anniversary of the date of exercise so long as the executive remains continuously employed with the Company.

The fair value of SARs is estimated on the date of grant using a modified binomial lattice model which factors in the market and service vesting conditions. The modified binomial lattice model used by the Company incorporates a risk-free interest rate based on the 5-year treasury rate on the date of

the grant. The model uses an expected volatility calculated as the daily price variance over 60, 200 and 400 days prior to grant date using the Fair Market Value (average of daily high and low market price of Nash Finch common stock) on each day. Dividend yield utilized in the model is calculated by the Company as the average of the daily yield (as a percent of the Fair Market Value) over 60, 200 and 400 days prior to the grant date. The modified binomial lattice model calculated a fair value of $8.44 per SAR which will be recorded over a derived service period of 3.55 years.

The following assumptions were used to determine the fair value of SARs granted during fiscal 2008:


Assumptions - SARs Valuation	2008 Grants
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate		1.37	%
Expected dividend yield		1.86	%
Expected volatility		35	%
Exercise price	$	38.44
Market vesting price (90 consecutive market days at or above this price)	$	55.00
Contractual term	5.1 years

The following table summarizes activity in our share-based compensation plans during the first quarter 2009:


								Weighted
								Average
			Weighted		Restricted			Remaining
			Average		Stock Awards/			Restriction/
(In thousands, except per	Stock Option		Option Price		Performance			Vesting Period
share amounts)	Shares		Per Share		Units			(Years)

Outstanding at January 3, 2009		18.0	$	30.56		926.0			1.3
Granted		—				124.3
Exercised/restrictions
Lapsed		—				—
Forfeited/cancelled		—				(3.9	)

Outstanding at March 28, 2009		18.0	$	30.56		1,046.4			1.5

Exercisable/unrestricted at January 3, 2009		18.0	$	30.56		300.5

Exercisable/unrestricted at March 28, 2009		18.0	$	30.56		305.6


*		The “exercised/restrictions lapsed” amount above excludes 116,819 performance units granted pursuant to the 2006 LTIP that vested at the end of fiscal 2008 but have not been settled as of March 28, 2009 pending final calculation of peer company results for the measurement period. The Company expects to settle these performance units for approximately 90,000 shares of common stock, of which 23,000 shares will be paid out of treasury stock during the second quarter 2009 and the remaining 67,000 shares deferred to future periods at the election of the recipients.


			Weighted
			Average
	Stock		Base/Exercise
	Appreciation		Price Per
(in thousands, except per share amounts)	Rights		SAR
Outstanding at January 3, 2009		267.3	$	38.44
Granted		—
Exercised/restrictions lapsed		—
Forfeited/cancelled		—

Outstanding at March 28, 2009		267.3		38.44


Exercisable/unrestricted at January 3, 2009		—

Exercisable/unrestricted at March 28, 2009		—

The weighted-average grant-date fair value of equity based restricted stock/performance units granted was $34.13 during the first quarter 2009, versus $37.12 during the first quarter 2008.

Note 6 — Fair Value Measurements

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about instruments recorded at fair value. It also applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. Effective January 1, 2008, we adopted the provisions of SFAS 157 related to financial assets and liabilities recognized or disclosed on a recurring basis.

The fair value hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements under SFAS 157 is as follows:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Quoted prices, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, which are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3: Inputs that are unobservable for the assets or liabilities.

Our outstanding interest rate swap agreements are classified within level 2 of the valuation hierarchy as readily observable market parameters are available to use as the basis of the fair value measurement. As of March 28, 2009, we have recorded a fair value liability of $1.9 million in relation to our outstanding interest rate swap agreements.

Note 7 — Derivatives

The Company adopted SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (“SFAS No. 161”) on January 4, 2009. SFAS No. 161 amends and expands the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS 133”) with the intent to provide users of financial statements with an enhanced understanding of: (i) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments; (ii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133 and its related interpretations; and (iii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. The adoption of SFAS No. 161 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

We have market risk exposure to changing interest rates primarily as a result of our borrowing activities and commodity price risk associated with anticipated purchases of diesel fuel. Our objective in managing our exposure to changes in interest rates and commodity prices is to reduce fluctuations in earnings and cash flows. From time-to-time we use derivative instruments, primarily interest rate and commodity swap agreements, to manage risk exposures when appropriate, based on market conditions. We do not enter into derivative agreements for trading or other speculative purposes, nor are we a party to any leveraged derivative instrument.

The interest rate swap agreements are designated as cash flow hedges and are reflected at fair value in our Consolidated Balance Sheet and the related gains or losses on these contracts are deferred in stockholders’ equity as a component of other comprehensive income. Deferred gains and losses are amortized as an adjustment to expense over the same period in which the related items being hedged are recognized in income. However, to the extent that any of these contracts are not considered to be effective in accordance with SFAS 133 in offsetting the change in the value of the items being hedged, any changes in fair value relating to the ineffective portion of these contracts are immediately recognized in income.

As of March 28, 2009, we had two outstanding interest rate swap agreements with notional amounts totaling $52.5 million. The notional amounts of the two outstanding swaps are reduced annually over their three year terms as follows (amounts in thousands):


Notional	Effective Date	Termination Date	Fixed Rate

$30,000	10/15/2008	10/15/2009		3.49	%
20,000	10/15/2009	10/15/2010		3.49	%
10,000	10/15/2010	10/15/2011		3.49	%


Notional	Effective Date	Termination Date	Fixed Rate

$22,500	10/15/2008	10/15/2009		3.38	%
15,000	10/15/2009	10/15/2010		3.38	%
7,500	10/15/2010	10/15/2011		3.38	%

As of March 22, 2008, there were no outstanding interest rate swap agreements.

From time-to-time we use commodity swap agreements to reduce price risk associated with anticipated purchases of diesel fuel. The agreements call for an exchange of payments with us making payments based on a fixed price per gallon and receiving payments based on floating prices, without an exchange of the underlying commodity amount upon which the payments are made. Resulting gains and losses on the fair market value of the commodity swap agreement are immediately recognized as income or expense.

As of March 28, 2009, there were no commodity swap agreements in existence. Our only commodity swap agreement in place during 2008 expired during the first quarter and was settled for fair market value.

In addition to the previously discussed interest rate and commodity swap agreements, from time-to-time we enter into fixed price fuel supply agreements to support our food distribution segment. Effective January 1, 2009, we entered into an agreement which requires us to purchase a total of 252,000 gallons of diesel fuel per month at prices ranging from $1.90 to $1.98 per gallon. The term of the agreement is for one year. During the first quarter 2008 we had a fixed price fuel supply agreement which required us to purchase a total of 168,000 gallons of diesel fuel per month at prices ranging from $2.28 to $2.49 per gallon. These fixed price fuel agreements qualify for the “normal purchase” exception under SFAS 133, therefore the fuel purchases under these contracts are expensed as incurred as an increase to cost of sales.

Note 8 — Other Comprehensive Income

Other comprehensive income consists of market value adjustments to reflect derivative instruments at fair value, pursuant to SFAS 133.

Our outstanding interest rate swap agreements which were entered into during the third quarter of fiscal 2008 are designated as cash flow hedges of interest payments on borrowings under our asset-backed credit agreement and are reflected at fair value in our Consolidated Balance Sheet with the related gains or losses on these contracts deferred in stockholders’ equity as a component of other comprehensive income. The gain reported in other comprehensive income during the first quarter 2009 reflects a change in fair value of those agreements during the first quarter 2009. During the first quarter 2009 all interest rate swap agreements were designated as cash flow hedges.

During the first quarter 2008 our only outstanding commodity swap agreement did not qualify for hedge accounting in accordance with SFAS 133, and the corresponding changes in fair value of the commodity swap agreement were recognized in earnings. The components of comprehensive income are as follows:


	12 Weeks
	Ended
	March 28,		March 22,
(In thousands)	2009		2008

Net Earnings	$	14,420		10,616
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax of $14		23		—

Comprehensive income	$	14,443		10,616

Note 9 — Long-term Debt and Bank Credit Facilities

Total debt outstanding was comprised of the following:


	March 28,			January 3,
(In thousands)	2009			2009

Asset-backed credit agreement:
Revolving credit	$	191,800			93,600
Senior subordinated convertible debt, 3.50% due in 2035		127,526			126,420
Industrial development bonds, 5.60% to 5.75% due in various installments through 2014		2,875			2,875
Notes payable and mortgage notes, 7.95% due in various installments through 2013		460			474

Total debt		322,661			223,369
Less current maturities		(597	)		(595	)

Long-term debt	$	322,064			222,774

Asset-backed Credit Agreement

Our credit agreement is an asset-backed loan consisting of a $340.0 million revolving credit facility, which includes a $50.0 million letter of credit sub-facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). Provided no default is then existing or would arise, the Company may from time-to-time, request that the Revolving Credit Facility be increased by an aggregate amount (for all such requests) not to exceed $110.0 million. The Revolving Credit Facility has a 5-year term and will be due and payable in full on April 11, 2013. The Company can elect, at the time of borrowing, for loans to bear interest at a rate equal to the base rate or LIBOR plus a margin. The LIBOR interest rate margin currently is 2.00% and can vary quarterly in 0.25% increments between three pricing levels ranging from 1.75% to 2.25% based on the excess availability, which is defined in the credit agreement as (a) the lesser of (i) the borrowing base; or (ii) the aggregate commitments; minus (b) the aggregate of the outstanding credit extensions. As of March 28, 2009, $135.2 million was available under the Revolving Credit Facility after giving effect to outstanding borrowings and to $13.0 million of outstanding letters of credit primarily supporting workers’ compensation obligations.

The credit agreement contains no financial covenants unless and until (i) the continuance of an event of default under the credit agreement, or (ii) the failure of the Company to maintain excess availability (A) greater than 10% of the borrowing base for more than two (2) consecutive business days or (B) greater than 7.5% of the borrowing base at any time, in which event, the Company must comply with a trailing 12-month basis consolidated fixed charge covenant ratio of 1.0:1.0, which ratio shall continue to be tested each month thereafter until excess availability exceeds 10% of the borrowing base for ninety (90) consecutive days.

The credit agreement contains standard covenants requiring the Company and its subsidiaries, among other things, to maintain collateral, comply with applicable laws, keep proper books and records, preserve the corporate existence, maintain insurance, and pay taxes in a timely manner. Events of default under the credit agreement are usual and customary for transactions of this type including, among other things: (a) any failure to

pay principal there under when due or to pay interest or fees on the due date; (b) material misrepresentations; (c) default under other agreements governing material indebtedness of the Company; (d) default in the performance or observation of any covenants; (e) any event of insolvency or bankruptcy; (f) any final judgments or orders to pay more than $15.0 million that remain unsecured or unpaid; (g) change of control, as defined in the credit agreement; and (h) any failure of a collateral document, after delivery thereof, to create a valid mortgage or first-priority lien.

Senior Subordinated Convertible Debt

To finance a portion of the acquisition of distribution centers in 2005, we sold $150.1 million in aggregate issue price (or $322.0 million aggregate principal amount at maturity) of senior subordinated convertible notes due in 2035. The notes are our unsecured senior subordinated obligations and rank junior to our existing and future senior indebtedness, including borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility. See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2009 for additional information regarding the notes.

Note 10 — Guarantees

We have guaranteed debt and lease obligations of certain food distribution customers. In the event these retailers are unable to meet their debt service payments or otherwise experience an event of default, we would be unconditionally liable for the outstanding balance of their debt and lease obligations ($14.9 million as of March 28, 2009 as compared to $6.9 million as of March 22, 2008), which would be due in accordance with the underlying agreements. We did not guarantee any new debt or lease obligations during the first quarter 2009.

During fiscal 2008 and 2007, we entered into loan and lease guarantees on behalf of certain food distribution customers that are accounted for under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others” (“FIN 45”). FIN 45 provides that at the time a company issues a guarantee, the company must recognize an initial liability for the fair value of the obligation it assumes under that guarantee. The maximum undiscounted payments we would be required to make in the event of default under the guarantees is $11.4 million, which is included in the $14.9 million total referenced above. These guarantees are secured by certain business assets and personal guarantees of the respective customers. We believe these customers will be able to perform under their respective agreements and that no payments will be required and no loss will be incurred under the guarantees. As required by FIN 45, a liability representing the fair value of the obligations assumed under the guarantees of $1.3 million is included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for the guarantees entered into during fiscal 2008 and 2007. All of the other guarantees were issued prior to December 31, 2002 and therefore not subject to the recognition and measurement provisions of FIN 45.

We have also assigned various leases to other entities. If the assignees were to become unable to continue making payments under the assigned leases, we estimate our maximum potential obligation with respect to the assigned leases to be $9.6 million as of March 28, 2009 as compared to $10.6 million as of March 22, 2008.

Note 11 — Income Taxes

For the first quarter 2009 and 2008, our tax expense was $3.1 million and $5.7 million, respectively.

The provision for income taxes reflects the Company’s estimate of the effective rate expected to be applicable for the full fiscal year, adjusted for any discrete events, which are reported in the period that they occur. This estimate is re-evaluated each quarter based on the Company’s estimated tax expense for the full fiscal year. During the first quarter 2009 and 2008 the Company filed reports with various taxing authorities which resulted in the settlement of uncertain tax positions. Accordingly, the Company reported the effect of these discrete events in the first quarter as a decrease in tax expense of $1.6 million in 2009 and $1.1 million in 2008. The lower effective tax rates for the quarter of 17.7% for 2009 and 34.8% for 2008 are reflective of the effects from the settlement of these uncertain tax positions including the release of certain income tax contingency reserves related to these discrete events. Additionally, the first quarter 2009 reflects the one-time tax effect on the gain from the acquisition of a business.

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of end of the first quarter 2009 was $10.1 million. The net increase in unrecognized tax benefits of $0.8 million since January 3, 2009 is due to the increase in

unrecognized tax benefits as a result of tax positions taken in prior periods. The total amount of tax benefits that if recognized would impact the effective tax rate was $3.6 million at the end of the first quarter 2009. We recognize interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. We had approximately $2.1 million for the payment of interest and penalties accrued at the end of the first quarter 2009.

During the next 12 months, the Company expects various state and local statutes of limitation to expire. Due to the uncertain response of the taxing authorities, an estimate of the range of possible outcomes cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. Audit outcomes and the timing of audit settlements are subject to significant uncertainty. We do not expect our unrecognized tax benefits to change significantly over the next 12 months.

The Company or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various state and local jurisdictions. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state or local examinations by tax authorities for years 2003 and prior.

Note 12 — Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

The following tables present the components of our pension and postretirement net periodic benefit cost:

12 Weeks Ended March 28, 2009 and March 22, 2008


	Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
(In thousands)	2009			2008			2009			2008

Interest cost	$	537			520			11			11
Expected return on plan assets		(413	)		(556	)		—			—
Amortization of prior service cost		—			(1	)		(19	)		(149	)
Recognized actuarial loss (gain)		316			124			(1	)		(1	)

Net periodic benefit cost	$	440			87			(9	)		(139	)

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the first quarter 2009 and first quarter 2008 were as follows:


	Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
	2009			2008			2009			2008

Weighted-average assumptions:
Discount rate		6.30	%		6.00	%		6.30	%		6.00	%
Expected return on plan assets		7.00	%		7.00	%		N/A			N/A
Rate of compensation increase		N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A

Total contributions to our pension plan in 2009 are expected to be $0.7 million.

Note 13 — Earnings Per Share

The following table reflects the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share:


	First Quarter
	Ended
	March 28, 2009		March 22, 2008

Net earnings	$	14,420		10,616


Net earnings per share-basic:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		12,966		13,007

Net earnings per share-basic	$	1.11		0.82


Net earnings per share-diluted:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		12,966		13,007
Dilutive impact of options		2		—
Shares contingently issuable		363		288

Weighted-average shares and potential dilutive shares outstanding		13,331		13,295


Net earnings per share-diluted	$	1.08		0.80


Anti-dilutive options excluded from calculation (weighted-average amount for period)		—		5

Certain options were excluded from the calculation of diluted net earnings per share because the exercise price was greater than the market price of the stock and would have been anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

The senior subordinated convertible notes due 2035 will be convertible at the option of the holder, only upon the occurrence of certain events, at an adjusted conversion rate of 9.5222 shares (initially 9.3120) of our common stock per $1,000 principal amount at maturity of notes (equal to an adjusted conversion price of approximately $48.95 per share). Upon conversion, we will pay the holder the conversion value in cash up to the accreted principal amount of the note and the excess conversion value, if any, in cash, stock or both, at our option. The notes are only dilutive above their accreted value and for all periods presented the weighted average market price of the Company’s stock did not exceed the accreted value. Therefore, the notes are not dilutive to earnings per share for any of the periods presented.

Performance units granted during 2005 under the 2000 Plan for the LTIP were payable in shares of Nash Finch common stock or cash, or a combination of both, at the election of the participant. No recipients notified the Company by the required notification date for the 2005 awards that they wished to be paid in cash. Therefore, all units under the 2005 plan were settled in shares of common stock during the second quarter 2008. Other performance and RSUs granted during 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 pursuant to the 2000 Plan will pay out in shares of Nash Finch common stock. Unvested RSUs are not included in basic earnings per share until vested. All shares of time-restricted stock are included in diluted earnings per share using the treasury stock method, if dilutive. Performance units granted for the LTIP are only issuable if certain performance criteria are met, making these shares contingently issuable under SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share.” Therefore, the performance units are included in diluted earnings per share at the payout percentage based on performance criteria results as of the end of the respective reporting period and then accounted for using the treasury stock method, if dilutive. For the first quarter 2009, approximately 185,000 shares related to the LTIP and 178,000 shares related to RSUs were included under “shares contingently issuable” in the calculation of diluted EPS as compared to 129,000 shares related to the LTIP and 159,000 shares related to RSUs during the first quarter 2008.

Note 14 — Segment Reporting

We sell and distribute products that are typically found in supermarkets and operate three reportable operating segments. Our food distribution segment consists of 16 distribution centers that sell to independently operated retail food stores, our corporate owned stores and other customers. The military segment consists primarily of five distribution centers that distribute products exclusively to military commissaries and exchanges. The retail segment consists of corporate-owned stores that sell directly to the consumer.

A summary of the major segments of the business is as follows:


	First Quarter Ended
	March 28, 2009								March 22, 2008
	Sales from								Sales from		Inter-
	external		Inter-			Segment			external		segment			Segment
(In thousands)	customers		segment sales			profit			customers		sales			profit

Food Distribution	$	601,980		64,553			18,832			594,154		66,375			22,940
Military		410,248		—			12,036	*		280,265		—			10,762
Retail		128,092		—			3,328			130,433		—			4,543
Eliminations		—		(64,553	)		—			—		(66,375	)		—

Total	$	1,140,320		—			34,196			1,004,852		—			38,245


*		Includes $0.5 million of acquisition related costs incurred during the first quarter 2009.

Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income:


	First Quarter Ended
	March 28,			March 22,
(In thousands)	2009			2008

Total segment profit	$	34,196			38,245
Unallocated amounts:
Adjustment of inventory to LIFO		—			(1,134	)
Gain on acquisition of a business		6,682			—
Unallocated corporate overhead		(23,352	)		(20,830	)

Earnings before income taxes and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle	$	17,526			16,281

Note 15 — Legal Proceedings

Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. v. Nash Finch

On February 11, 2008, Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. (“Roundy’s) filed suit against us claiming we breached the Asset Purchase Agreement (“APA”), entered into in connection with our acquisition of certain distribution centers and other assets from Roundy’s, by not paying approximately $7.9 million that Roundy’s claims is due under the APA as a purchase price adjustment. We answered the complaint denying any payment was due to Roundy’s and asserted counterclaims against Roundy’s for, among other things, breach of contract, misrepresentation, and breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing. In our counterclaim we demand damages from Roundy’s in excess of $18.0 million.

On or about March 25, 2008, Roundy’s filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings with respect to some, but not all, of the claims, asserted in our counterclaim. On May 27, 2008, we filed an amended counterclaim which rendered Roundy’s motion moot. The amended counterclaim asserts claims against Roundy’s for, among other things, breach of contract, fraud, and breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing. Our counterclaim demands damages from Roundy’s in excess of $18.0 million. Roundy’s filed an answer to the counterclaims denying liability, and subsequently moved to dismiss our counterclaims. The Court denied the motion in part and granted the motion in part. We intend to vigorously defend against Roundy’s complaint and to vigorously prosecute our claims against Roundy’s.

Due to uncertainties in the litigation process, the Company is unable to estimate with certainty the financial impact or outcome of this lawsuit.

Other

We are also engaged from time-to-time in routine legal proceedings incidental to our business. We do not believe that these routine legal proceedings, taken as a whole, will have a material impact on our business or financial condition.

ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward Looking Information and Cautionary Factors

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements relate to trends and events that may affect our future financial position and operating results. Any statement contained in this report that is not statements of historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements. For example, words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “likely,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend, ” “potential” or “plan,” or comparable terminology, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based upon current expectations, estimates and assumptions, and entail various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. Important factors known to us that could cause or contribute to material differences include, but are not limited to the following:

•		the effect of competition on our food distribution, military and retail businesses;

•		general sensitivity to economic conditions, including the uncertainty related to the current recession in the U.S. and worldwide economic slowdown; recent disruptions to the credit and financial markets in the U.S. and worldwide; changes in market interest rates; continued volatility in energy prices and food commodities;

•		macroeconomic and geopolitical events affecting commerce generally;

•		changes in consumer buying and spending patterns;

•		our ability to identify and execute plans to expand our food distribution, military and retail operations;

•		possible changes in the military commissary system, including those stemming from the redeployment of forces, congressional action and funding levels;

•		our ability to identify and execute plans to improve the competitive position of our retail operations;

•		the success or failure of strategic plans, new business ventures or initiatives;

•		our ability to successfully integrate and manage current or future businesses we acquire, including the ability to manage credit risks and retain the customers of those operations;

•		changes in credit risk from financial accommodations extended to new or existing customers;

•		significant changes in the nature of vendor promotional programs and the allocation of funds among the programs;

•		limitations on financial and operating flexibility due to debt levels and debt instrument covenants;

•		legal, governmental, legislative or administrative proceedings, disputes, or actions that result in adverse outcomes;

•		failure of our internal control over financial reporting;

•		changes in accounting standards;

•		technology failures that may have a material adverse effect on our business;

•		severe weather and natural disasters that may impact our supply chain;

•		unionization of a significant portion of our workforce;

•		costs related to a multi-employer pension plan;

•		changes in health care, pension and wage costs and labor relations issues;

•		product liability claims, including claims concerning food and prepared food products;

•		threats or potential threats to security; and

•		unanticipated problems with product procurement.

A more detailed discussion of many of these factors, as well as other factors, that could affect the Company’s results is contained in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2009. You should carefully consider each of these factors and all of the other information in this report. We believe that all forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions when made. However, we caution that it is impossible to predict actual results or outcomes and that accordingly you should not place undue reliance on these statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date when made and we undertake no obligation to revise or update these statements in light of subsequent events or developments. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from anticipated results or outcomes discussed in forward-looking statements. You are advised, however, to consult any future disclosures we make on related subjects in future reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

Overview

In terms of revenue, we are the second largest publicly traded wholesale food distributor in the United States serving the retail grocery industry and the military commissary and exchange systems. Our business consists of three primary operating segments: food distribution, military food distribution and retail.

In November 2006, we announced the launch of a new strategic plan, Operation Fresh Start, designed to sharpen our focus and provide a strong platform to support growth initiatives. Built upon extensive knowledge of current industry, consumer and market trends, and formulated to differentiate the Company, the new strategy focuses activities on specific retail formats, businesses and support services designed to delight consumers. The strategic plan encompasses several important elements:

	•		Emphasis on a suite of retail formats designed to appeal to the needs of today’s consumers including an initial focus on everyday value, Hispanic and extreme value formats, as well as military commissaries and exchanges;

	•		Strong, passionate businesses in key areas including perishables, health and wellness, center store, pharmacy and military supply, driven by the needs of each format;

	•		Supply chain services focused on supporting our businesses with warehouse management, inbound and outbound transportation management and customized solutions for each business;

	•		Retail support services emphasizing best-in-class offerings in marketing, advertising, merchandising, store design and construction, store brands, market research, retail store support, retail pricing and license agreement opportunities;

	•		Store brand management dedicated to leveraging the strength of the Our Family brand as a regional brand through exceptional product development coupled with pricing and marketing support; and

	•		Integrated shared services company-wide, including IT support and infrastructure, accounting, finance, human resources and legal.

In addition to the strategic initiatives already in progress, our 2009 initiatives consist of the following:

	•		Invest in our retail formats, supply chain capabilities and center store systems;

	•		Successful integration of three distribution facilities acquired from GSC Enterprises, Inc. into our military segment; and

	•		Identify acquisitions that support our strategic plan.

Our food distribution segment sells and distributes a wide variety of nationally branded and private label products to independent grocery stores and other customers primarily in the Midwest and Southeast regions of the United States.

Our military segment contracts with manufacturers to distribute a wide variety of grocery products to military commissaries and exchanges located in the United States, and in Europe, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Azores and Egypt. We are the largest distributor of grocery products to U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, with over 30 years of experience acting as a distributor to U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. On January 31, 2009, we completed the purchase from GSC Enterprises, Inc., of substantially all of the assets relating to three wholesale food distribution centers located in San Antonio, Texas, Pensacola, Florida and Junction City, Kansas, including all inventory and customer contracts related to the purchased facilities (“GSC acquisition”).

Our retail segment operated 57 corporate-owned stores primarily in the Upper Midwest as of March 28, 2009. On April 1, 2008, we completed the acquisition of two stores located in Rapid City, SD and Scottsbluff, NE. Primarily due to highly competitive conditions in which supercenters and other alternative formats compete for price conscious customers, we closed or sold four retail stores in 2008. We are implementing initiatives of varying scope and duration with a view toward improving our response to and performance under these highly competitive conditions. These initiatives include designing and reformatting some of our retail stores into alternative formats to increase overall retail sales performance. As we continue to assess the impact of performance improvement initiatives and the operating results of individual stores, we may need to recognize additional impairments of long-lived assets and goodwill associated with our retail segment, and may incur restructuring or other charges in connection with closure or sales activities. The retail segment yields a higher gross profit percent of sales and higher selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses as a percent of

sales compared to our food distribution and military segments. Thus, changes in sales of the retail segment can have a disproportionate impact on consolidated gross profit and SG&A as compared to similar changes in sales in our food distribution and military segments.

Results of Operations

Sales

The following tables summarize our sales activity for the 12 weeks ended March 28, 2009 (first quarter 2009) compared to the 12 weeks ended March 22, 2008 (first quarter 2008):


	First quarter 2009					First quarter 2008					Increase/(Decrease)
			Percent of					Percent of
(In thousands)	Sales		Sales			Sales		Sales			$			%

Segment Sales:
Food Distribution	$	601,980		52.8	%		594,154		59.1	%		7,826			1.3	%
Military		410,248		36.0	%		280,265		27.9	%		129,983			46.4	%
Retail		128,092		11.2	%		130,433		13.0	%		(2,341	)		(1.8	%)

Total Sales	$	1,140,320		100.0	%		1,004,852		100.0	%		135,468			13.5	%

The increase in food distribution sales of 1.3% for the first quarter 2009 versus the first quarter 2008 is primarily attributable to new account gains. The shift of the Easter holiday to the second quarter 2009 versus the first quarter 2008 created an unfavorable variance in the first quarter 2009 sales of $7.1 million, or 1.2% of sales, compared to last year. Excluding the impact of the timing of the Easter holiday, food distribution sales increased 2.5% relative to the prior year period.

Military segment sales were up 46.4% during the first quarter 2009 versus the first quarter 2008 which is primarily attributable to the GSC acquisition. However, excluding the sales attributable to these acquired locations in the first quarter 2009 of $111.8 million, military segment sales increased 6.5% compared to the prior year due to 7.7% stronger sales domestically and 3.6% stronger sales overseas.

Domestic and overseas sales represented the following percentages of military segment sales. Note that the business acquired through the GSC acquisition services domestic military bases only.


	First quarter
	2009			2008
Domestic		79.0	%		70.4	%
Overseas		21.0	%		29.6	%

The decrease in retail sales is attributable to a 2.3% decrease in same store sales, which compare retail sales for stores which were in operation for the same number of weeks in the comparative periods, in the first quarter 2009 as compared to the first quarter 2008. Same store sales declines were partially the result of the shift of the Easter holiday to the second quarter 2009 versus the first quarter 2008 which created an unfavorable variance in the first quarter 2009 sales of $1.3 million, or 1.0% of sales, compared to last year. The negative impact of the decrease in same store sales was partially offset by the acquisition of two new stores during the second quarter of fiscal 2008.

During the first quarters of 2009 and 2008, our corporate store count changed as follows:


	First quarter		First quarter
	2009		2008

Number of stores at beginning of period		57		59
Closed or sold stores		—		(1	)

Number of stores at end of period		57		58

Consolidated Gross Profit

Consolidated gross profit was 8.3% of sales for the first quarter 2009 compared to 9.2% of sales for the first quarter 2008. Our overall gross profit margin was negatively affected by 0.5% of sales in the first quarter 2009 due to a sales mix shift between our business segments between the years. This was due to a higher percentage of 2009 sales occurring in the military segment and a lower percentage in the retail and food distribution segments which have a higher gross profit margin. In addition, high levels of inflation resulted in higher than normal prior year gross profit margin performance and declines in commodity prices during the current year have temporarily had a negative impacted on gross margin performance.

Consolidated Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Consolidated SG&A for the first quarter 2009 were $69.6 million, or 6.1% of sales, as compared to $61.2 million, or 6.1% of sales, during the first quarter 2008. Our SG&A margin benefited by 0.5% of sales in the first quarter 2009 due to the sales mix shift between our business segments due to the higher level of military sales relative to the other business segments in 2009. However, this was largely offset by year-over-year increases in non-cash closed store lease costs of $3.2 million and non-cash stock compensation expense of $1.4 million.

Gain on Acquisition of a Business

A gain on the acquisition of a business of $6.7 million (net of tax) was recognized during the first quarter 2009 related to the GSC acquisition. The fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed of $84.8 million exceeded the fair value of the purchase price of the business of $78.1 million. Consequently, we reassessed the recognition and measurement of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed and concluded that the valuation procedures and resulting measures were appropriate.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

Depreciation and amortization expense was $9.3 million for the first quarter 2009 as compared to $9.0 million during the comparable prior year period. The increase in deprecation and amortization expense over the prior year is attributable to the GSC acquisition.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was $5.3 million for the first quarter 2009 compared to $6.1 million for the comparable prior year period. Average borrowing levels increased from $334.6 million during the first quarter 2008 to $343.4 million during the first quarter 2009. The effective interest rate was 4.7% for the first quarter 2009 compared to 5.7% in the first quarter 2008.

The calculation of our effective interest rates excludes non-cash interest required to be recognized on our senior subordinated convertible notes under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Staff Position APB 14-1, “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)” (“FSP APB 14-1”). Non-cash interest expense recognized under FSP APB 14-1 was $1.1 million and $1.0 million during the first quarter 2009 and 2008, respectively. Additionally, the calculation of our average borrowing levels includes the unamortized equity component of our senior subordinated convertible notes that is required to be recognized under FSP APB 14-1. The inclusion of the unamortized equity component brings the basis in our senior subordinated convertible notes to $150.1 million for purposes of calculating our average borrowing levels, or their aggregate issue price, which we are required to pay semi-annual cash interest on at a rate of 3.50% until March 15, 2013.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense is provided on an interim basis using management’s estimate of the annual effective rate. Our effective tax rate for the full fiscal year is subject to changes and may be impacted by changes to nondeductible items and tax reserve requirements in relation to our forecasts of operations, sales mix by taxing jurisdictions, or to changes in tax laws and regulations. The effective income tax rate was 17.7% and 34.8% for the first quarter 2009 and first quarter 2008, respectively.

During the first quarters of 2009 and 2008, we filed various reports to settle potential tax liabilities. Accordingly, we reported the effect of these discrete events in the first quarters 2009 and 2008. The lower effective tax rate for the quarters is reflective of the effects from the settlement of these uncertain tax positions. The effective rate for the first quarters differed from statutory rates due to anticipated pre-tax income relative to certain nondeductible expenses. We estimate the full year effective tax rate for 2009 will be approximately 36.3%.

Net Earnings

Net earnings in the first quarter 2009 were $14.4 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, as compared to net earnings of $10.6 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, in the first quarter 2008.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The following table summarizes our cash flow activity and should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:


	First Quarter Ended
	March 28,			March 22,			Increase/
(In thousands)	2009			2008			(Decrease)

Net cash used by operating activities	$	(7,549	)		(701	)		(6,848	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(78,494	)		(7,628	)		(70,866	)
Net cash provided by financing activities		86,061			8,620			77,441

Net change in cash and cash equivalents	$	18			291			(273	)

Cash flows from operating activities decreased $6.8 million in the first quarter 2009 as compared to the first quarter 2008, primarily due to a year-over-year decrease in our accrued expenses. Accrued expenses decreased $17.5 million in the first quarter 2009 compared to a decrease of $10.6 million in the first quarter 2008, which was primarily due to a timing difference in the payment of the employer contribution to our profit sharing plan being made in the first quarter 2009 as compared to the contribution being made during the second quarter 2008.

Net cash used in investing activities increased by $70.9 million in the first quarter 2009 as compared to the first quarter 2008. The most significant factor for the year-over-year increase was the GSC acquisition for $78.1 million that occurred on January 31, 2009. However, this was offset by a year-over-year decreases in loans to customers and additions to property, plan and equipment of $4.1 million and $1.9 million, respectively.

Cash provided by financing activities increased by $77.4 million in the first quarter 2009 as compared to the first quarter 2008 due primarily to the GSC acquisition. The increase in cash provided by financing activities included $98.2 million in revolving debt proceeds for the first quarter 2009 compared to proceeds of $23.1 million for the first quarter 2008.

During the remainder of fiscal 2009, we expect that cash flows from operations will be sufficient to meet our working capital needs and enable us to reduce our debt, with temporary draws on our credit facility during the year to build inventories for certain holidays. Longer term, we believe that cash flows from operations, short-term bank borrowing, various types of long-term debt and lease and equity financing will be adequate to meet our working capital needs, planned capital expenditures and debt service obligations.

The Revolving Credit Facility has a 5-year term and will be due and payable in full on April 11, 2013. We can elect, at the time of borrowing, for loans to bear interest at a rate equal to the base rate or LIBOR plus a margin. The LIBOR interest rate margin currently is 2.00% and can vary quarterly in 0.25% increments between three pricing levels ranging from 1.75% to 2.25% based on the excess availability, which is defined in the credit agreement as (a) the lesser of (i) the borrowing base; or (ii) the aggregate commitments; minus (b) the aggregate of the outstanding credit extensions.

The credit agreement contains no financial covenants unless and until (i) the continuance of an event of default under the credit agreement, or (ii) the failure of us to maintain excess availability (A) greater than 10% of the borrowing base for more than two (2) consecutive business days or (B) greater than 7.5% of the borrowing base at any time, in which event, we must comply with a trailing 12-month basis consolidated fixed charge covenant ratio of 1.0:1.0, which ratio shall continue to be tested each month thereafter until excess availability exceeds 10% of the borrowing base for ninety (90) consecutive days.

The credit agreement contains standard covenants requiring us, among other things, to maintain collateral, comply with applicable laws, keep proper books and records, preserve the corporate existence, maintain insurance, and pay taxes in a timely manner. Events of default under the credit agreement are usual and customary for transactions of this type including, among other things: (a) any failure to pay principal thereunder when due or to pay interest or fees on the due date; (b) material misrepresentations; (c) default under other agreements governing material indebtedness of the Company; (d) default in the performance or observation of any covenants; (e) any event of insolvency or bankruptcy; (f) any final judgments or orders to pay more than $15.0 million that remain unsecured or unpaid; (g) change of control, as defined in the credit agreement; and (h) any failure of a collateral document, after delivery thereof, to create a valid mortgage or first-priority lien.

At March 28, 2009, $135.2 million was available under the Revolving Credit Facility after giving effect to outstanding borrowings and to $13.0 million of outstanding letters of credit primarily supporting workers’ compensation obligations. We are currently in compliance with all covenants contained within the credit agreement.

Our Revolving Credit Facility represents one of our primary sources of liquidity, both short-term and long-term, and the continued availability of credit under that agreement is of material importance to our ability to fund our capital and working capital needs.

Senior Subordinated Convertible Debt

We also have outstanding $150.1 million in aggregate issue price (or $322.0 million in aggregate principal amount at maturity) of senior subordinated convertible notes due in 2035. The notes are unsecured senior subordinated obligations and rank junior to our existing and future senior indebtedness, including borrowings under our senior secured credit facility. Cash interest at the rate of 3.50% per year is payable semi-annually on the issue price of the notes until March 15, 2013. After that date, cash interest will not be payable, unless contingent cash interest becomes payable, and original issue discount for non-tax purposes will accrue on the notes daily at a rate of 3.50% per year until the maturity date of the notes. See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2009 for additional information.

Consolidated EBITDA (Non-GAAP Measurement)

The following is a reconciliation of EBITDA and Consolidated EBITDA to net income for the first quarter 2009 and first quarter 2008 (amounts in thousands):


	2009			2008
	Qtr 1			Qtr 1

Net income		14,420			10,616
Income tax expense		3,106			5,665
Interest expense		5,304			6,117
Depreciation and amortization		9,335			9,032

EBITDA		32,165			31,430
LIFO charge		—			1,134
Lease reserves		1,066			(2,094	)
Asset impairments		—			395
Share-based compensation		3,307			1,943
Subsequent cash payments on non-cash charges		(617	)		(2,184	)
Gain on acquisition of a business		(6,682	)		—

Total Consolidated EBITDA		29,239			30,624

EBITDA and Consolidated EBITDA are measures used by management to measure operating performance. EBITDA is defined as net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Consolidated EBITDA excludes certain non-cash charges and other items that management does not utilize in assessing operating performance and is a metric used to determine payout of performance units pursuant to our Short-Term and Long-Term Incentive Plans. The above table reconciles net income to EBITDA and Consolidated EBITDA. Not all companies utilize identical calculations; therefore, the presentation of EBITDA and Consolidated EBITDA may not be comparable to other identically titled measures of other companies. Neither EBITDA or Consolidated EBITDA are recognized terms under GAAP and do not purport to be an alternative to net income as an indicator of operating performance or any other GAAP measure. In addition, EBITDA and Consolidated EBITDA are not intended to be measures of free cash flow for management’s discretionary use since they do not consider certain cash requirements, such as interest payments, tax payments and capital expenditures.

Derivative Instruments

The interest rate swap agreements are designated as cash flow hedges and are reflected at fair value in our Consolidated Balance Sheet and the related gains or losses on these contracts are deferred in stockholders’ equity as a component of other comprehensive income. Deferred gains and losses are amortized as an adjustment to expense over the same period in which the related items being hedged are recognized in income. However, to the extent that any of these contracts are not considered to be effective in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” (SFAS 133) in offsetting the change in the value of the items being hedged, any changes in fair value relating to the ineffective portion of these contracts are immediately recognized in income.


Notional	Effective Date	Termination Date	Fixed Rate

$30,000	10/15/2008	10/15/2009	3.49%
20,000	10/15/2009	10/15/2010	3.49%
10,000	10/15/2010	10/15/2011	3.49%


Notional	Effective Date	Termination Date	Fixed Rate

$22,500	10/15/2008	10/15/2009	3.38%
15,000	10/15/2009	10/15/2010	3.38%
7,500	10/15/2010	10/15/2011	3.38%

As of March 22, 2008, there were no outstanding interest rate swap agreements.

From time-to-time we use commodity swap agreements to reduce price risk associated with anticipated purchases of diesel fuel. The agreements call for an exchange of payments with us making payments based on fixed price per gallon and receiving payments based on floating prices, without an exchange of the underlying commodity amount upon which the payments are made. Resulting gains and losses on the fair market value of the commodity swap agreement are immediately recognized as income or expense.

In addition to the previously discussed interest rate and commodity swap agreements, from time-to-time we enter into fixed price fuel supply agreements to support our food distribution segment. Effective January 1, 2009, we entered into an agreement which requires us to purchase a total of 252,000 gallons of diesel fuel per month at prices ranging from $1.90 to $1.98 per gallon. The term of the agreement is for one year. During the first quarter 2008 we had a fixed price fuel supply agreement which required us to purchase a total of 168,000 gallons of diesel fuel per month at prices ranging from $2.28 to $2.49 per gallon. These fixed price fuel agreements qualified for the “normal purchase” exception under SFAS 133, therefore the fuel purchases under these contracts are expensed as incurred as an increase to cost of sales.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of the date of this report, we do not participate in transactions that generate relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which are generally established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our critical accounting policies are discussed in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2009, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” under the caption “Critical Accounting Policies.” There have been no material changes to these policies or the estimates used in connection therewith during the 12 weeks ended March 28, 2009.

Recently Adopted and Proposed Accounting Standards

In May 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) APB 14-1, “Accounting for Convertible Debt and Debt Issued with Stock Purchase Warrants” (“FSP APB 14-1”), which impacts the accounting associated with our existing $150.1 million senior convertible notes. FSP APB 14-1 requires us to recognize non-cash interest expense based on the market rate for similar debt instruments without the conversion feature. Furthermore, it requires recognizing interest expense in prior periods pursuant to retrospective accounting treatment. Effective January 4, 2009, we adopted the provisions of FSP APB 14-1.

In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141R, “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141R”). This standard establishes principles and requirements for the reporting entity in a business combination, including recognition and measurement in the financial statements of the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree. This statement also establishes disclosure requirements to enable financial statement users to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the

business combination. SFAS 141R is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Effective January 4, 2009, we adopted the provisions of SFAS 141R.

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Our exposure in the financial markets consists of changes in interest rates relative to our investment in notes receivable, the balance of our debt obligations outstanding and derivatives employed from time-to-time to manage our exposure to changes in interest rates and diesel fuel prices. (See Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2009 and Part I, Item 2 of this report under the caption “Liquidity and Capital Resources”).

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Except as set forth below, there was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this quarterly report that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

On January 31, 2009, the Company completed the purchase from GSC Enterprises, Inc., of substantially all of the assets relating to three military food distribution centers located in San Antonio, Texas, Pensacola, Florida and Junction City, Kansas serving military commissaries and exchanges (“Business”). The acquisition of the Business represents a material change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting since management’s last assessment. We are currently integrating policies, processes, people, technology and operations in relation to the Business. Management will continue to evaluate our internal control over financial reporting as we execute integration activities and anticipates that it will complete an evaluation as to whether or not to include the Business as a part of management’s next assessment of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. v. Nash Finch

Due to uncertainties in the litigation process, the Company is unable to estimate with certainty the financial impact or outcome of this lawsuit.

Other

ITEM 6. Exhibits

Exhibits filed or furnished with this Form 10-Q:


Exhibit
No.		Description

2.1		First Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement between GSC Enterprises, Inc., MKM Management, L.L.C., Michael K. McKenzie, Grocery Supply Acquisition Corp. and Nash-Finch Company, dated as of January 31, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our current report on Form 8-K filed February 3, 2009 (File No. 0-785))

4.1		Notice of Adjustment of Conversion Rate of Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2035 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to our current report on Form 8-K dated March 25, 2009 (File no. 0-785))

10.1		Amended and Restated Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement under the Nash-Finch Company 2000 Stock Incentive Plan dated December 17, 2008

10.2		Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement under the Nash-Finch Company 2000 Stock Incentive Plan dated December 17, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Form 8-K filed February 3, 2009 (File No. 0-785))

12.1		Calculation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

31.1		Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer

31.2		Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer

32.1		Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

NASH FINCH COMPANY

EXHIBIT INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT
ON FORM 10-Q

For the Quarter Ended March 28, 2009


Exhibit		Method of
No.	Item	Filing

2.1	First Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement between GSC Enterprises, Inc., MKM Management, L.L.C., Michael K. McKenzie, Grocery Supply Acquisition Corp. and Nash-Finch Company, dated as of January 31, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our current report on Form 8-K filed February 3, 2009 (File No. 0-785))	Incorporated by reference (IBR)

4.1	Notice of Adjustment of Conversion Rate of Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2035 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 7.1 to our current report on Form 8-K dated 3/25/09 (File No. 0-785))	IBR

10.1	Amended and Restated Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement under the Nash-Finch Company 2000 Stock Incentive Plan dated December 17, 2008	Filed herewith

10.2	Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement under the Nash-Finch Company 2000 Stock Incentive Plan dated December 17, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Form 8-K filed February 3, 2009 (File No. 0-785))	IBR

12.1	Calculation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges	Filed herewith

31.1	Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer	Filed herewith

31.2	Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer	Filed herewith

32.1	Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer	Filed herewith


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Part I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Consolidated Statements of Income		2

Consolidated Balance Sheets		3

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows		4

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements		5

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		20

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk		29

Item 4. Controls and Procedures		29

Part II — OTHER INFORMATION		29

Item 1. Legal Proceedings		29

Item 1A. Risk Factors		30

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		30

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities		30

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders		30

Item 5. Other Information		30

Item 6. Exhibits		31

SIGNATURES		32
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		NASH-FINCH COMPANY
		Registrant

Date: May 4, 2009	by	/s/ Alec C. Covington
		Alec C. Covington
		President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 4, 2009	by	/s/ Robert B. Dimond
		Robert B. Dimond
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



NASH-FINCH COMPANY		EXECUTIVE:

By:		By:

	Alec C. Covington		[ ]
	President and Chief Executive Officer


	Fiscal Year Ended											12 Weeks Ended
	Jan. 1,		Dec.31,		Dec.30,			Dec.29,		Jan.3,		Mar 22,		Mar 28,
(In thousands, except ratios)	2005		2005		2006			2007		2009		2008		2009

Fixed Charges:
Interest expense on Indebtedness	$	27,181		27,877		30,840			28,088		26,466		6,117		5,304

Rent expense (1/3 of total rent expense)		9,901		10,386		9,966			9,057		9,496		2,081		2,332


Total fixed charges	$	37,082		38,263		40,806			37,145		35,962		8,198		7,636


Earnings:
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes	$	19,199		63,721		(21,689	)		53,015		53,791		16,281		17,526

Fixed charges		37,082		38,263		40,806			37,145		35,962		8,198		7,636


Total earnings	$	56,281		101,984		19,117			90,160		89,753		24,479		25,162


Ratio		1.52x		2.67x		0.47x			2.43x		2.50x		2.99x		3.30x

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1.		I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Nash-Finch Company for the 12 weeks ended March 28, 2009;

2.		Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.		Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.		The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

	a)		Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

	b)		Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

	c)		Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

	d)		Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

	a)		All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

	b)		Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.


		By: /s/Alec C. Covington
		Name: Alec C. Covington
		Title: President and Chief Executive Officer


		By: /s/ Robert B. Dimond
		Name: Robert B. Dimond
		Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

	(1)		the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

	(2)		the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.