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Exhibit 99.1
(NASH FINCH COMPANY LOGO)
Nash Finch Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results
     MINNEAPOLIS (November 13, 2007) — Nash Finch Company (NASDAQ: NAFC), one of the leading food distribution companies in the United States, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended October 6, 2007.
Financial Results
     Total company sales for the sixteen week third quarter of 2007 were $1.367 billion compared to $1.427 billion in the prior-year quarter. Sales for the first forty weeks of 2007 were $3.463 billion compared to $3.532 billion in the prior-year period. The third quarter and year-to-date sales declines of 4.2% and 2.0%, respectively, result primarily from the transition of a large customer to another supplier which was announced earlier this year, the closure of unprofitable retail stores, and to a lesser degree customer attrition that occurred in 2006 that has not yet been fully offset by new customer gains in 2007.
     Net earnings for the third quarter 2007 were $15.4 million, or $1.12 per diluted share, as compared to net loss of ($4.6) million, or ($0.34) per diluted share, in the prior year quarter. During the third quarter the Company reported the effect of resolving two Internal Revenue Service examinations, 2003 statute of limitations expiration and filing of various reports to settle potential tax liabilities resulting in a decrease to income tax expense of approximately $4.9 million, or $0.36 per diluted share. Net earnings for the first forty weeks of 2007 were $30.3 million, or $2.22 per diluted share, as compared to net earnings of $3.4 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. Net earnings for both years were affected by several significant items and are detailed in the table below.
     Consolidated EBITDA1 for the third quarter 2007 was $40.1 million, or 2.9% of sales, compared to $27.5 million, or 1.9% of sales, for the prior year quarter. For the first forty weeks of 2007, Consolidated EBITDA was $98.6 million, or 2.8% of sales, compared to $78.8 million, or 2.2%
 
1   Consolidated EBITDA, as defined in our credit agreement, and segment EBITDA is calculated as earnings before interest, income tax, depreciation and amortization, adjusted to exclude extraordinary gains or losses, gains or losses from sales of assets other than inventory in the ordinary course of business, and non-cash charges (such as LIFO, asset impairments, closed store lease costs and share-based compensation), less cash payments made during the current period on non-cash charges recorded in prior periods. Consolidated EBITDA should not be considered an alternative measure of our net income, operating performance, cash flows or liquidity. The amount of consolidated EBITDA is provided as additional information relevant to compliance with our debt covenants.

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of sales, in the prior-year period. Consolidated EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that is reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP financial results in the attached financial statements.
     “I remain quite pleased with the overall improvements our company has made thus far this year, and specifically the improvements in EBITDA visible in the third quarter results,” said Alec Covington, President and CEO of Nash Finch. “EBITDA as a percentage of sales increased once again among all three business units versus the prior year, a trend which we have been able to sustain throughout 2007. These accomplishments have primarily resulted from improved inventory management resulting in higher gross margins and lower product cost, as well as significant reductions in our overall expense structure.”
     The following table identifies the significant pre-tax items affecting our earnings and Consolidated EBITDA for the third quarter and year-to-date 2007 and prior year results:
                                 
    3rd Quarter     3rd Quarter     Year-to-date     Year-to-date  
(dollars in millions except per share amounts)   2007     2006     2007     2006  
Significant items
                               
Increase in allowance for doubtful accounts relating to customer receivables
  $     $ 0.5     $     $ 1.8  
Inventory markdown and closure costs of retail stores
    0.5       0.3       0.5       1.2  
Reversal related to change in vacation policy
                      (1.5 )
Executive severance
          4.2             4.2  
Gain on the sale of intangible asset
                (0.7 )      
 
                       
Significant items impacting Consolidated EBITDA
    0.5       5.0       (0.2 )     5.7  
 
                       
 
                               
Asset impairments and lease costs on closed retail
  $ 1.2     $ 0.5     $ 1.4     $ 2.0  
stores Asset impairments and lease reserve adjustments relating to customers at risk and other lease reserves
          4.5       0.7       4.5  
Trade name impairment
          2.0             2.0  
Change in estimate of 2004 special charge for locations subsequently sublet and updated assumptions
          6.3       (1.3 )     6.3  
Charges due to the bankruptcy of a long-time customer
                      4.1  
 
                       
 
                               
Significant items impacting pre-tax income
  $ 1.7     $ 18.3     $ 0.6     $ 24.6  
 
                       
Diluted earnings per share impact
  $ 0.08     $ 0.83     $ .03     $ 1.12  
 
                       

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Food Distribution Results
                                                 
    3rd     3rd     %     Year-to-date     Year-to-date     %  
    Quarter     Quarter     Change     2007     2006     Change  
(dollars in millions)   2007     2006                                  
Sales
  $ 810.3     $ 861.2       -5.9 %   $ 2,058.1     $ 2,121.2       -3.0 %
Segment EBITDA1
  $ 31.8     $ 26.0       22.0 %   $ 76.1     $ 66.5       14.5 %
Percentage of Sales
    3.9 %     3.0 %             3.7 %     3.1 %        
     The decreases in the third quarter and year-to-date 2007 food distribution segment sales versus the comparable 2006 periods were primarily attributable to the impact of a large customer which transitioned to another supplier earlier in 2007 along with customer attrition experienced in 2006 which has not been fully offset by new business gains in 2007. Excluding the impact of the $43.8 million sales decrease during the quarter attributable to this customer, the Food Distribution segment sales decrease would have been 0.8% which is a slight improvement to the year-to-date trend. The increase in the food distribution segment EBITDA for the third quarter and year-to-date periods was primarily due to significant improvements realized in gross margin and expense reductions.
     “These results reflect the stabilization of the operations within our core food distribution segment as compared to last year,” said Mr. Covington. “Through our continued focus on inventory management practices, vendor relationships, and operational and overhead expense controls, we have seen significant improvement in our results. In addition, these actions are aiding our customers by providing additional promotional product allowances with deeper discounts resulting in improved overall product costs.”
Military Distribution Results
                                                 
    3rd     3rd     %     Year-to-date     Year-to-date     %  
    Quarter     Quarter     Change     2007     2006     Change  
(dollars in millions)   2007     2006                                  
Sales
  $ 376.1     $ 365.0       3.0 %   $ 948.4     $ 906.5       4.6 %
Segment EBITDA1
  $ 13.0     $ 11.9       9.7 %   $ 33.5     $ 31.3       7.0 %
Percentage of Sales
    3.5 %     3.2 %             3.5 %     3.5 %        
     The military segment sales increase in the third quarter reflects stronger sales domestically which were offset by a small decline in export sales. Year-to-date sales for both domestic and export sales increased relative to the prior year. The increase in military segment EBITDA for the third quarter and year-to-date periods is primarily due to operating expense reductions and slightly improved margins.

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Retail Results
                                                 
    3rd     3rd     %     Year-to-date     Year-to-date     %  
    Quarter     Quarter     Change     2007     2006     Change  
(dollars in millions)   2007     2006                                  
Sales
  $ 180.7     $ 200.8       -10.0 %   $ 456.8     $ 504.8       -9.5 %
Segment
  $ 7.9     $ 8.6       -8.4 %   $ 23.5     $ 24.3       -3.3 %
EBITDA1 Percentage of Sales
    4.4 %     4.3 %             5.2 %     4.8 %        
     The retail segment sales decreases in both the third quarter and year-to-date comparisons are attributable to the closure of eight stores since the end of the third quarter 2006. Same store sales decreased 1.6% in the third quarter 2007 and were down 0.6% year-to-date when compared to the same periods in 2006. The retail segment EBITDA comparisons for the quarter and year-to-date periods were lower due to costs incurred relative to unprofitable stores which were closed, along with expenses associated with a major third quarter marketing campaign launched by the Company in one of its core markets. Retail segment EBITDA margins as a percent of sales were slightly improved from the prior year.
Liquidity
     During the third quarter and year-to-date periods of 2007, the Company repaid $16.0 million and $41.3 million, respectively, of debt on its senior credit facilities. The Company continues to focus on effectively managing its working capital, reducing indebtedness, improving cash flow, and is currently in compliance with all of its debt covenants. The debt leverage ratio as of the end of the third quarter 2007 was 2.51, a significant improvement from 3.42 at the end of fiscal 2006. Availability on the Company’s revolving credit facility at the end of the quarter was $105.9 million.
Share Repurchase Program
     On November 6, 2007, the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program authorizing the Company to purchase up to 1 million shares of the Company’s common stock. The program will take effect on November 19, 2007 and will continue until January 3, 2009.
Financial Target Progress
     The following table charts the Company’s progress towards its long-term financial targets that are anticipated to be attained through successful execution of the strategic plan. Substantial improvement has been achieved in 2007 relative to fiscal 2006 results towards three of the four targets, namely, consolidated EBITDA margin, the ratio of free cash flow to net assets, and debt leverage ratio. The Company expects to make improvements on the organic revenue growth metric as we implement initiatives associated with our strategic plan.

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    Long-term     Year End     3rd Quarter     Year-to-date  
Financial Objectives   Target     2006     2007     2007  
Organic Revenue Growth
    2.0 %     -2.9 %     -4.2 %     -2.0 %
Consolidated EBITDA Margin
    4.0 %     2.2 %     2.9 %     2.8 %
Trailing Four Quarter Free Cash Flow2 / Net Assets
    10.0 %     8.7 %     10.9 %     10.9 %
Debt Leverage Ratio (Total Debt / Trailing Four Quarter
    2.50 x       3.42 x       2.51 x       2.51 x  
Consolidated EBITDA)
                               
 
2   Defined as cash provided from operations less capital expenditures for property, plant & equipment during the trailing four quarters.
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Other Matters
     Currently the Company's Board of Directors is divided into three classes of Directors, with the Directors serving staggered terms. The Board of Directors has determined that the Company should declassify its Board, and will present at the 2008 annual meeting of shareholders, and recommend that Shareholders support, a proposal to amend the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for annual election of Directors. If the proposal is successful, each Director will stand for election annually.
     A conference call to review the third quarter 2007 results is scheduled for 8 a.m. (CT) on November 13, 2007. Interested participants can listen to the conference call over the Internet by logging onto the “Investor Relations” portion of Nash Finch’s website at http://www.nashfinch.com. A replay of the webcast will be available and the transcript of the call will be archived on the “Investor Relations” portion of Nash Finch’s website under the heading “Audio Archives.” A copy of this press release and the other financial and statistical information about the periods to be discussed in the conference call will be available at the time of the call on the “Investor Relations” portion of the Nash Finch website under the caption “Press Releases.”
     Nash Finch Company is a Fortune 500 company and one of the leading food distribution companies in the United States. Nash Finch’s core business, food distribution, serves independent retailers and military commissaries in 31 states, the District of Columbia, Europe, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Azores and Egypt. The Company also owns and operates a base of retail stores, primarily supermarkets under the Econofoods®, Family Thrift Center® and Sun Mart® trade names. Further information is available on the Company’s website at www.nashfinch.com.
     This release 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 release that are 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 success or failure of strategic plans, new business ventures or initiatives;
 
  the effect of competition on our distribution, military and retail businesses;
 
  our ability to identify and execute plans to improve the competitive position of our retail operations;
 
  risks entailed by future acquisitions, including the ability to successfully integrate acquired operations and retain the customers of those operations;
 
  technology failures which have a material adverse effect on our business;

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  changes in credit risk from financial accommodations extended to new or existing customers;
 
  general sensitivity to economic conditions, including volatility in energy prices, food commodities, and changes in market interest rates;
 
  our ability to identify and execute plans to expand our food distribution, military and retail operations;
 
  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;
 
  possible changes in the military commissary system, including those stemming from the redeployment of forces, congressional action and funding levels;
 
  legal, governmental or administrative proceedings and/or disputes that result in adverse outcomes, such as adverse determinations or developments with respect to the litigation or SEC inquiry discussed in Part I, Item 3 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2006;
 
  changes in consumer spending or buying patterns;
 
  unanticipated problems with product procurement;
 
  severe weather and natural disasters adversely impacting our supply chain;
 
  changes in health care, pension and wage costs, and labor relations issues; and
 
  threats or potential threats to security or food safety.
     A more detailed discussion of many of these factors, as well as other factors that could affect the Company’s results, is contained in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the SEC. You should carefully consider each of these factors and all of the other information in this release. 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)
Contact: Bob Dimond, 952-844-1060

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NASH FINCH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                 
    Sixteen     Forty  
    Weeks Ended     Weeks Ended  
    October 6,     October 7,     October 6,     October 7,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Sales
  $ 1,367,116       1,426,967     $ 3,463,333       3,532,490  
Cost of sales
    1,245,731       1,307,171       3,155,145       3,223,760  
 
                       
Gross profit
    121,385       119,796       308,188       308,730  
 
                               
Other costs and expenses:
                               
Selling, general and administrative
    84,298       99,214       216,492       243,787  
Losses (gains) on sale of real estate
          25       (147 )     (1,167 )
Special charges
          6,253       (1,282 )     6,253  
Depreciation and amortization
    11,902       12,685       29,885       32,004  
Interest expense
    6,948       7,906       18,214       20,093  
 
                       
Total other costs and expenses
    103,148       126,083       263,162       300,970  
 
                               
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
    18,237       (6,287 )     45,026       7,760  
 
                               
Income tax expense (benefit)
    2,832       (1,670 )     14,726       4,560  
 
                       
 
                               
Net earnings (loss) before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
    15,405       (4,617 )     30,300       3,200  
 
                               
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle, net of income tax expense of $119 in 2006
                      169  
 
                       
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 15,405       (4,617 )   $ 30,300       3,369  
 
                       
 
                               
Net earnings (loss) per share:
                               
 
                               
Basic:
                               
Net earnings (loss) before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
  $ 1.14       (0.34 )   $ 2.25       0.24  
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle, net of income tax expense
                      0.01  
 
                       
Net earnings (loss) per share
  $ 1.14       (0.34 )   $ 2.25       0.25  
 
                       
 
                               
Diluted:
                               
Net earnings (loss) before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
  $ 1.12       (0.34 )   $ 2.22       0.24  
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle, net of income tax expense
                      0.01  
 
                       
Net earnings (loss) per share
  $ 1.12       (0.34 )   $ 2.22       0.25  
 
                       
 
                               
Declared dividends per common share
  $ 0.180       0.180     $ 0.540       0.540  
 
                               
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding and common equivalent shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    13,524       13,384       13,490       13,368  
Diluted
    13,720       13,384       13,622       13,382  

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NASH FINCH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
                 
    October 6,     December 30,  
    2007     2006  
    (unaudited)          
Assets
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 4,687       958  
Accounts and notes receivable, net
    184,242       186,833  
Inventories
    286,395       241,875  
Prepaid expenses and other
    14,342       15,445  
Deferred tax asset, net
    19,919       11,942  
 
           
Total current assets
    509,585       457,053  
 
               
Notes receivable, net
    12,002       13,167  
 
               
Property, plant and equipment:
               
Property, plant and equipment
    620,684       620,555  
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
    (420,400 )     (400,750 )
 
           
Net property, plant and equipment
    200,284       219,805  
 
               
Goodwill
    215,174       215,174  
Customer contracts and relationships, net
    29,239       32,141  
Investment in direct financing leases
    5,081       6,143  
Other assets
    10,217       10,820  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 981,582       954,303  
 
           
 
               
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
               
Current liabilities:
               
 
               
Current maturities of long-term debt and capitalized lease obligations
  $ 4,028       3,776  
Accounts payable
    243,269       209,503  
Accrued expenses
    65,840       64,943  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    313,137       278,222  
 
               
Long-term debt
    272,451       313,985  
Capitalized lease obligations
    31,088       33,869  
Deferred tax liability, net
    994       4,214  
Other liabilities
    40,281       29,633  
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 13,548 and 13,409 shares, respectively
    22,580       22,348  
Additional paid-in capital
    60,268       53,697  
Common stock held in trust
    (2,122 )     (2,051 )
Deferred compensation obligations
    2,122       2,051  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (4,904 )     (4,582 )
Retained earnings
    246,186       223,416  
Common stock in treasury, 21 and 21 shares, respectively
    (499 )     (499 )
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity
    323,631       294,380  
 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 981,582       954,303  
 
           

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NASH FINCH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(In thousands)
                 
    Forty  
    Weeks Ended  
    October 6,     October 7,  
    2007     2006  
Operating activities:
               
Net earnings
  $ 30,300       3,369  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Special charges
    (1,282 )     6,253  
Depreciation and amortization
    29,885       32,004  
Amortization of deferred financing costs
    629       634  
Amortization of rebatable loans
    2,126       3,503  
Provision for bad debts
    894       4,274  
Provision for lease reserves
    551       4,542  
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
    5,299       (2,049 )
Gain on sale of real estate and other
    (422 )     (1,225 )
LIFO charge
    2,692       2,513  
Asset impairments
    1,781       7,316  
Share-based compensation
    4,172       680  
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
          (288 )
Deferred compensation
    558       (696 )
Other
    (36 )     (719 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts and notes receivable
    2,048       (2,375 )
Inventories
    (47,213 )     (996 )
Prepaid expenses
    (259 )     5,064  
Accounts payable
    32,837       16,424  
Accrued expenses
    (1,802 )     (12,453 )
Income taxes payable
    7,747       (6,714 )
Other assets and liabilities
    (8,920 )     (2,753 )
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
    61,585       56,308  
 
           
 
               
Investing activities:
               
Disposal of property, plant and equipment
    2,412       5,284  
Additions to property, plant and equipment
    (10,371 )     (18,434 )
Loans to customers
    (2,494 )     (5,767 )
Payments from customers on loans
    1,493       1,867  
Purchase of marketable securities
          (233 )
Sale of marketable securities
    2       921  
Corporate owned life insurance, net
    (85 )     (246 )
Other
          (180 )
 
           
Net cash used in investing activities
    (9,043 )     (16,788 )
 
           
 
               
Financing activities:
               
Payments of revolving debt
    (41,300 )     (24,200 )
Dividends paid
    (7,269 )     (7,202 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    1,913       647  
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan
    497       502  
Payments of long-term debt
    (344 )     (5,823 )
Payments of capitalized lease obligations
    (2,418 )     (2,241 )
Decrease in book overdraft
    (851 )     (2,081 )
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
    959       58  
Other
          493  
 
           
Net cash used by financing activities
    (48,813 )     (39,847 )
 
           
 
               
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    3,729       (327 )
Cash and cash equivalents:
               
Beginning of year
    958       1,257  
 
           
End of period
  $ 4,687       930  
 
           

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NASH FINCH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Supplemental Data (Unaudited)
                                 
    Sixteen     Sixteen     Forty     Forty  
    Weeks Ended     Weeks Ended     Weeks Ended     Weeks Ended  
    October 6,     October 7,     October 6,     October 7,  
Other Data (In thousands)   2007     2006     2007     2006  
 
                               
Total debt
  $ 307,567     $ 379,972     $ 307,567     $ 379,972  
Stockholders’ equity
  $ 323,631       321,644     $ 323,631       321,644  
Capitalization
  $ 631,198       701,616     $ 631,198       701,616  
Debt to total capitalization
    49 %     54 %     49 %     54 %
Working capital ratio (a)
    3.83       2.62       3.83       2.62  
 
                               
Non-GAAP Data
                               
Consolidated EBITDA (b)
  $ 40,132       27,520     $ 98,611       78,810  
Interest coverage ratio — trailing 4 qtrs. (consolidated EBITDA to interest expense) (c)
    5.08       4.35       5.08       4.35  
Leverage ratio — trailing 4 qtrs. (debt to consolidated EBITDA) (d)
    2.51       3.43       2.51       3.43  
Senior secured leverage ratio (senior secured debt to consolidated EBITDA) (e)
    0.97       1.68       0.97       1.68  
 
                               
Comparable GAAP Data
                               
Earnings before income taxes to interest expense (c)
    0.82       1.14       0.82       1.14  
Debt to earnings before income taxes (d)
    15.55       13.05       15.55       13.05  
Senior secured debt to earnings before income taxes (e)
    6.00       6.40       6.00       6.40  
                                 
Debt Covenants   Required Ratio     Actual Ratio                  
Working capital ratio
  1.75 (minimum)     3.83          
Interest coverage ratio
  3.50 (minimum)     5.08          
Senior secured leverage ratio
  2.50 (maximum)     0.97          
Leverage ratio
  3.50 (maximum)     2.51          
 
(a)   Working capital ratio is defined as net trade accounts receivable plus inventory divided by the sum of loans and letters of credit outstanding under our senior secured credit agreement plus certain additional secured debt.
 
(b)   Consolidated EBITDA, as defined in our credit agreement, is earnings before interest, income tax, depreciation and amortization, adjusted to exclude extraordinary gains or losses, gains or losses from sales of assets other than inventory in the ordinary course of business, and non-cash charges (such as LIFO, asset impairments, closed store lease costs and share-based compensation), less cash payments made during the current period on non-cash charges recorded in prior periods. Consolidated EBITDA should not be considered an alternative measure of our net income, operating performance, cash flows or liquidity. The amount of consolidated EBITDA is provided as additional information relevant to compliance with our debt covenants.
 
(c)   Interest coverage ratio is defined as the Company’s Consolidated EBITDA divided by interest expense for the four trailing quarters ending October 6, 2007 and October 7, 2006, respectively. The most comparable GAAP ratio is earnings from continuing operations before income taxes divided by interest expense (less deferred financing costs) for the same periods.
 
(d)   Leverage ratio is defined as the Company’s total debt at October 6, 2007 and October 7, 2006, divided by Consolidated EBITDA for the respective four trailing quarters. The most comparable GAAP ratio is debt at the same date divided by earnings from continuing operations before income taxes for the respective four trailing quarters.
 
(e)   Senior secured leverage ratio is defined as total senior secured debt at October 6, 2007 and October 7, 2006 divided by Consolidated EBITDA for the respective four trailing quarters. The most comparable GAAP ratio is total senior secured debt at the same date divided by earnings from continuing operations before income taxes for the respective four trailing quarters.

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Derivation of Consolidated EBITDA; Segment Consolidated EBITDA; and Segment Profit (in thousands)
FY 2007
                                         
    2006     2007     2007     2007     Rolling  
    Qtr 4     Qtr 1     Qtr 2     Qtr 3     4 Qtr  
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
  $ (25,253 )     9,485       17,304       18,237       19,773  
Add/(deduct)
                                       
Interest expense
    6,551       5,595       5,671       6,948       24,765  
Depreciation and amortization
    9,447       9,082       8,901       11,902       39,332  
LIFO
    117       808       807       1,077       2,809  
Lease reserves
    2,675       (888 )     825       614       3,226  
Asset impairments
    4,127       866       275       640       5,908  
Losses (gains) on sale of real estate
    37             (147 )           (110 )
Subsequent cash payments on non-cash charges
    (686 )     (700 )     (663 )     (918 )     (2,967 )
Goodwill impairment
    26,419                         26,419  
Share based compensation(b)
    486       956       1,584       1,632       4,658  
Special charges
                (1,282 )           (1,282 )
 
                             
Total Consolidated EBITDA
  $ 23,920       25,204       33,275       40,132       122,531  
 
                             
                                         
    2006     2007     2007     2007     Rolling  
Segment Consolidated EBITDA   Qtr 4     Qtr 1     Qtr 2     Qtr 3     4 Qtr  
Food Distribution
  $ 20,234       20,637       23,715       31,750       96,336  
Military
    9,941       9,892       10,602       13,000       43,435  
Retail
    6,227       6,784       8,857       7,905       29,773  
Unallocated Corporate Overhead
    (12,482 )     (12,109 )     (9,899 )     (12,523 )     (47,013 )
 
                             
 
  $ 23,920       25,204       33,275       40,132       122,531  
 
                             
                                         
    2006     2007     2007     2007     Rolling  
Segment profit   Qtr 4     Qtr 1     Qtr 2     Qtr 3     4 Qtr  
Food Distribution
  $ 17,676       18,180       21,343       28,601       85,800  
Military
    9,485       9,472       10,170       12,406       41,533  
Retail
    4,296       4,821       6,818       5,096       21,031  
Unallocated Corporate Overhead
    (56,710 )     (22,988 )     (21,027 )     (27,866 )     (128,591 )
 
                             
 
  $ (25,253 )     9,485       17,304       18,237       19,773  
 
                             
FY 2006
                                         
    2005     2006     2006     2006     Rolling  
    Qtr 4     Qtr 1     Qtr 2     Qtr 3     4 Qtr  
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
  $ 21,364       6,314       7,733       (6,287 )     29,124  
Add/(deduct)
                                       
Interest expense
    6,048       6,067       6,120       7,906       26,141  
Depreciation and amortization
    10,376       9,702       9,617       12,685       42,380  
LIFO
    (452 )     462       461       1,590       2,061  
Lease reserves
    (191 )     902       1,327       4,455       6,493  
Asset impairments
    851       1,547       3,247       2,522       8,167  
Losses (gains) on sale of real estate
    (2,600 )     33       (1,225 )     25       (3,767 )
Subsequent cash payments on non-cash charges
    (2,690 )     (808 )     (656 )     (1,862 )     (6,016 )
Special Charge
                      6,253       6,253
Share based compensation(b)
    14       (187 )     634       233       694  
 
                             
Total Consolidated EBITDA
  $ 32,720       24,032       27,258       27,520       111,530  
 
                             
                                         
Segment Consolidated EBITDA                              
after reclass of marketing revenues   2005     2006     2006     2006     Rolling  
and bad debt expense (a)   Qtr 4     Qtr 1     Qtr 2     Qtr 3     4 Qtr  
Food Distribution
  $ 22,962       20,352       20,089       26,030       89,433  
Military
    9,669       9,173       10,295       11,850       40,987  
Retail
    10,969       6,743       8,965       8,633       35,310  
Unallocated Corporate Overhead
    (10,880 )     (12,236 )     (12,091 )     (18,993 )     (54,200 )
 
                             
 
  $ 32,720       24,032       27,258       27,520       111,530  
 
                             
                                         
Segment profit after reclass of                              
marketing revenues and   2005     2006     2006     2006     Rolling  
bad debt expense (a)   Qtr 4     Qtr 1     Qtr 2     Qtr 3     4 Qtr  
Food Distribution
  $ 20,576       17,841       17,584       22,689       78,690  
Military
    9,259       8,747       11,011       11,283       40,300  
Retail
    8,284       4,272       6,600       5,645       24,801  
Unallocated Corporate Overhead
    (16,755 )     (24,546 )     (27,462 )     (45,904 )     (114,667 )
 
                             
 
  $ 21,364       6,314       7,733       (6,287 )     29,124  
 
                             
 
(a)   Segment information for periods prior to fiscal year 2006, reflect a reclassification of bad debt expense from Unallocated Corporate Overhead to Food Distribution.
 
(b)   The calculation of EBITDA has been revised for all periods presented to include an adjustment for non-cash share-based compensation.

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