-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, FmopqbjKoixzSOEYCtJhkR8eAbJWzdNPeQy0OE6zJZqJ85Cgx2tyB8Rvutl/YUH6 LAfkQs2Du2NWTBp7zC21NQ== 0000098677-09-000014.txt : 20090813 0000098677-09-000014.hdr.sgml : 20090813 20090813150959 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000098677-09-000014 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20090704 FILED AS OF DATE: 20090813 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20090813 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000098677 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SUGAR & CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS [2060] IRS NUMBER: 221318955 STATE OF INCORPORATION: VA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-01361 FILM NUMBER: 091010181 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7401 S CICERO AVE CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60629 BUSINESS PHONE: 7738383400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7401 S CICERO AVE CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60629 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SWEETS CO OF AMERICA INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19660921 10-Q 1 jun09filing.txt TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. 10-Q ENDING 7/4/09 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended JULY 4, 2009 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ----to---- COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-1361 Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) VIRGINIA 22-1318955 (State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 7401 South Cicero Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60629 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) 773-838-3400 (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 X No ___ 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 ___ No ___ 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 "accelerated filer," "large accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Large accelerated filer X Accelerated filer _ Non-accelerated filer __ Smaller reporting company ___ Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) Yes No X Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date (July 4, 2009) Class Outstanding Common Stock, $.69 4/9 par value 36,099,795 Class B Common Stock, $.69 4/9 par value 19,926,770 TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES JULY 4, 2009 INDEX Page No. Part I - Financial Information Item 1. Financial Statements: Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position 2 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Earnings and Retained Earnings 3 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 4 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 5 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 6 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 6E Item 4. Controls and Procedures 6E Part II - Other Information Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 7 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 7 Item 6. Exhibits 7A Signatures 7A Certifications 7B-D This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. See "Information Regarding Forward- Looking Statements" under Part I - Item 2 "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (in thousands of dollars) (UNAUDITED) ASSETS July 4, June 28, Dec. 31, CURRENT ASSETS 2009 2008 2008 Cash & cash equivalents $ 33,149 $ 31,251 $ 68,908 Investments 15,854 15,778 17,963 Trade accounts receivable, Less allowances of $2,202, $2,081 & $1,923 28,191 25,120 31,213 Other receivables 4,028 3,487 2,983 Inventories, at cost Finished goods & work in process 63,218 74,858 34,862 Raw material & supplies 26,605 27,683 20,722 Prepaid expenses 8,139 2,806 11,328 Deferred income taxes - 1,585 - Total current assets 179,184 182,568 187,979 PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT, at cost Land 19,323 19,417 19,307 Buildings 89,130 88,286 89,077 Machinery & equipment 280,316 266,577 279,100 Construction in progress 32,582 13,225 20,701 421,351 387,505 408,185 Less-accumulated depreciation 198,102 184,085 190,557 Net property, plant and equipment 223,249 203,420 217,628 OTHER ASSETS Goodwill 73,237 73,237 73,237 Trademarks 189,024 189,024 189,024 Investments 49,488 73,217 49,809 Split dollar life insurance 74,808 74,944 74,808 Investment in joint venture 9,286 11,030 10,333 Prepaid expenses 9,994 - 9,274 405,837 421,452 406,485 Total assets $808,270 $807,440 $812,092 -2- (The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.)
(in thousands except per share data) (UNAUDITED) LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY July 4, June 28, Dec. 31, CURRENT LIABILITIES 2009 2008 2008 Accounts payable $ 12,501 $ 26,983 $ 13,885 Dividends payable 4,498 4,425 4,401 Accrued liabilities 36,703 36,829 40,335 Deferred income taxes 631 - 631 Total current liabilities 54,333 68,237 59,252 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Deferred income taxes 44,031 35,794 43,346 Postretirement health care and life insurance benefits 16,208 13,847 15,468 Industrial development bonds 7,500 7,500 7,500 Liability for uncertain tax positions 19,623 21,009 19,412 Deferred compensation and other liabilities 33,983 36,934 32,344 Total non-current liabilities 121,345 115,084 118,070 Total liabilities 175,678 183,321 177,322 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Common Stock, $.69-4/9 par value- 120,000 shares authorized; 36,100, 35,659 & 35,658, respectively, issued 25,069 24,763 24,762 Class B common stock, $.69-4/9 par value- 40,000 shares authorized; 19,927, 19,406 & 19,357, respectively, issued 13,838 13,476 13,442 Capital in excess of par value 489,107 472,067 470,927 Retained earnings 120,018 126,589 142,872 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (13,448) (10,784) (15,241) Treasury stock (at cost)- 67, 65 & 65 shares, respectively (1,992) (1,992) (1,992) Total shareholders' equity 632,592 624,119 634,770 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $808,270 $807,440 $812,092 -2A- (The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.)
TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS, COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS AND RETAINED EARNINGS (in thousands except per share amounts) (UNAUDITED) 13 WEEKS ENDED July 4, 2009 & June 28, 2008 Net product sales $107,812 $101,591 Rental and royalty revenue 860 1,023 Total revenue 108,672 102,614 Product cost of goods sold 68,807 68,741 Rental and royalty cost 211 234 Total costs 69,018 68,975 Product gross margin 39,005 32,850 Rental and royalty gross margin 649 789 Total gross margin 39,654 33,639 Selling, marketing and administrative expenses 25,728 23,188 Earnings from operations 13,926 10,451 Other income, net 1,821 653 Earnings before income taxes 15,747 11,104 Provision for income taxes 5,409 3,858 Net earnings 10,338 7,246 Other comprehensive income, before tax: Foreign currency translation adjustments 1,534 647 Unrealized losses on securities (82) (216) Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives 1,182 (856) Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax 2,634 (425) Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive income (550) 399 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 2,084 (26) Comprehensive earnings $ 12,422 $ 7,220 Retained earnings at beginning of period $114,172 $123,744 Net earnings 10,338 7,246 Cash dividends (4,492) (4,401) Retained earnings at end of period $120,018 $126,589 Net earnings per share $0.18 $0.13 Dividends per share * $0.08 $0.08 Average number of shares outstanding 56,245 56,642 *Does not include 3% stock dividend to shareholders of record on 3/9/09 and 3/10/08. -3- (The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.)
TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS, COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS AND RETAINED EARNINGS (in thousands except per share amounts) (UNAUDITED) 26 WEEKS ENDED July 4, 2009 & June 28, 2008 Net product sales $201,866 $191,932 Rental and royalty revenue 1,837 2,115 Total revenue 203,703 194,047 Product cost of goods sold 129,526 129,370 Rental and royalty cost 427 516 Total costs 129,953 129,886 Product gross margin 72,340 62,562 Rental and royalty gross margin 1,410 1,599 Total gross margin 73,750 64,161 Selling, marketing and administrative expenses 47,861 43,238 Earnings from operations 25,889 20,923 Other income (loss), net 1,441 (587) Earnings before income taxes 27,330 20,336 Provision for income taxes 8,672 6,637 Net earnings 18,658 13,699 Other comprehensive income, before tax: Foreign currency translation adjustments 783 3,563 Unrealized gains (losses) on securities 71 (2,360) Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives 1,568 (282) Other comprehensive income, before tax 2,422 921 Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive income (629) 20 Other comprehensive income, net of tax 1,793 941 Comprehensive earnings $ 20,451 $ 14,640 Retained earnings at beginning of period $142,872 $156,752 Net earnings 18,658 13,699 Cash dividends (8,883) (8,697) Stock dividends - 3% (32,629) (35,165) Retained earnings at end of period $120,018 $126,589 Net earnings per share $0.33 $0.24 Dividends per share * $0.16 $0.16 Average number of shares outstanding 56,393 56,952 *Does not include 3% stock dividend to shareholders of record on 3/09/09 and 3/10/08. -3A- (The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.)
TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands of dollars) (UNAUDITED) 26 WEEKS ENDED July 4, 2009 & June 28, 2008 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net earnings $ 18,658 $ 13,699 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 8,261 8,005 Amortization of marketable securities 173 202 Net sales (purchases) of trading securities (1,144) 97 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 3,118 7,429 Other receivables 523 (856) Inventories (34,058) (44,872) Prepaid expenses and other assets 3,560 3,789 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (5,073) 10,091 Income taxes payable and deferred 307 910 Postretirement health care and life insurance benefits 740 633 Deferred compensation and other liabilities 721 (1,051) Other 351 224 Net cash used in operating activities (3,863) (1,700) CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Capital expenditures (13,719) (9,742) Purchase of available for sale securities - (25,456) Sale and maturity of available for sale securities 4,355 39,216 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (9,364) 4,018 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Dividends paid in cash (8,878) (8,738) Shares repurchased and retired (13,654) (19,935) Net cash used in financing activities (22,532) (28,673) Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (35,759) (26,355) Cash and cash equivalents-beginning of year 68,908 57,606 Cash and cash equivalents end of quarter $ 33,149 $ 31,251 Supplemental cash flow information: Income taxes paid, net $ 6,833 $ 4,531 Interest paid $ 168 $ 148 Stock dividend issued $ 32,537 $ 35,043 (The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.) -4-
TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JULY 4, 2009 (in thousands except per share amounts) (UNAUDITED) Note 1 - Foregoing data has been prepared from the unaudited financial records of Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the Company) and in the opinion of management all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim period have been reflected. All adjustments were of a normal and recurring nature. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial statements to conform to the current year presentation. The Company adopted SFAS No. 165 as of July 5, 2009 and has evaluated all subsequent events through the date and time its financial statements were issued on August 13, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's financial accounting or reporting. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in the Company's 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Note 2 - Average shares outstanding for the 26 week period ended July 4, 2009 reflect stock repurchases and subsequent retirements of 632 shares for $13,654 and a 3% stock dividend distributed on April 9, 2009. Average shares outstanding for the 26 week period ended June 28, 2008 reflect stock repurchases and subsequent retirements of 839 shares for $19,935 and 3% stock dividends distributed on April 10, 2008 and April 9, 2009. Note 3 - Results of operations for the period ended July 4, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year to end December 31, 2009 because of the seasonal nature of the Company's operations. Historically, the third quarter has been the Company's largest sales quarter due to Halloween sales. The Company's quarterly financial reporting is based on thirteen week periods; the first quarter of 2009 ended on April 4, 2009 and first half of 2009 ended on July 4, 2009, and both periods benefited from three additional shipping days compared to the same periods of the prior year. Note 4 - The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S. and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company remains subject to examination by U.S. federal and state and foreign tax authorities for the years 2005 through 2007. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to examinations by tax authorities for years 2004 and prior. The Company experienced a decrease in state income tax expense due to the effective conclusion of an income tax audit in first quarter 2009 and resulting favorable adjustment. Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements In the first quarter of 2009, the Company adopted FASB statement 157, "Fair Value Measurements," (SFAS 157) for non-financial assets and liabilities that are not recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. This adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. -5- The Company's investments are carried at fair value which is measured on a recurring basis and adjusted each time a financial statement is prepared. In determining fair value of financial instruments, the Company uses various prescribed techniques. The availability of inputs observable in the market varies from instrument to instrument and depends on a variety of factors including the type of instrument, whether the instrument is actively traded, and other characteristics particular to the instrument. For many financial instruments, pricing inputs are readily observable in the market, the valuation methodology used is widely accepted by market participants, and the valuation does not require significant management discretion. For other financial instruments, pricing inputs are less observable in the market and may require management judgment. The Company assesses the inputs used to measure fair value using a three-tier hierarchy, as prescribed under SFAS 157. The hierarchy indicates the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market. Level 1 inputs include quoted prices for identical instruments and are the most observable. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity rates and yield curves. Level 3 inputs are not observable in the market and include management's own judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The use of observable and unobservable inputs is reflected in the hierarchy assessment disclosed in the table below. As of July 4, 2009, the Company held certain financial instruments that were required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. These included cash and cash equivalents, derivative hedging instruments related to Canadian dollar forward purchase contracts, and investments in trading securities and available for sale securities, including auction rate securities (ARS). The Company's available for sale and trading securities principally consist of municipal bonds and mutual funds that are publicly traded. The following table presents information about the Company's financial assets measured at fair value as of July 4, 2009, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value: Estimated Fair Value July 4, 2009 Total Input Levels Used Description Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 33,149 $ 33,149 Auction Rate Security (ARS) 8,410 $ 8,410 Available-for-sale Security excluding ARS 28,905 $ 28,905 Derivatives 1,916 1,916 Trading Securities 28,027 28,027 ________ ______ Total assets measured at fair value $100,407 $ 63,092 $ 28,905 $ 8,410 -5A-
As of July 4, the Company's long term investments include $8,410 ($13,550 original cost) of Jefferson County Alabama Sewer Revenue Refunding Warrants, an ARS, originally purchased with an AAA rating. The fair value remained unchanged from December 31, 2008. The Company estimated the fair value of this ARS utilizing a valuation model with Level 3 inputs as of July 4, 2009. This valuation model considered, among other items, the credit risk of the collateral underlying the ARS, the credit risk of Financial Guaranty Insurance Company (FIGIC) the bond insurer, interest rates, and the amount and timing of expected future cash flows including the Company's assumption about the market expectation of the next successful auction. The Company classified this ARS as non-current and has included it in long term investments on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at July 4, 2009 because the Company believes that the current condition of the ARS market as well as the credit condition of Jefferson County and FIGIC may take more than twelve months to improve. Available for sale securities which utilize Level 2 inputs consist primarily of municipal bonds, which are valued based on alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency. There is no difference between the fair value and carrying value of the Company's long term debt. Note 6 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities In March 2008, the FASB issued statement 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133" (SFAS 161). This statement requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of derivative instruments and related gains and losses, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. The Company adopted SFAS 161 during the first quarter of 2009 and the adoption did not impact its financial condition, results of operations or cash flow. From time to time, the Company enters into futures contracts. Commodity futures are intended and effective as hedges of market price risks associated with the anticipated purchase of certain raw materials (primarily sugar). Foreign currency forward contracts are intended and effective as hedges of the Company's exposure to the variability of cash flows, primarily related to the foreign exchange rate changes of products manufactured in Canada and sold in the United States, and periodic equipment purchases from foreign suppliers denominated in a foreign currency. The Company does not engage in trading or other speculative use of derivative instruments. The Company's futures and forward contracts are being accounted for as cash flow hedges and are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes therein are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, and are reclassified to earnings in the periods in which earnings are affected by the hedged item. Substantially all amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss are expected to be reclassified to cost of goods sold. The Company utilizes foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the effects of fluctuations in exchange rates, primarily relating to the Canadian dollar. As of July 4, 2009, the Company had foreign currency forward contracts outstanding with a notional amount of $21,387 that hedged its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates for -5B- its costs of manufacturing certain products in Canada for the U.S. market. The fair value of foreign currency forward contracts, using level 1 inputs, resulted in an asset of $1,916 as of July 4, 2009 which is included in other receivables. During second quarter and first half ended July 4, 2009, the Company recorded $1,182 and $1,607, respectively, of existing net derivative gains into accumulated other comprehensive loss which is a component of shareholders' equity in the statement of financial position. The Company also recognized a gain of $424 and $478, related to settlement dates of foreign currency contracts settled during the second quarter and first half of 2009, respectively. At July 4, 2009, the Company expects to reclassify existing net gains of approximately $779 from accumulated other comprehensive loss to next earnings during the next twelve months. The Company utilizes commodities futures contracts to mitigate the effect of commodity cost fluctuations on certain ingredients, primarily sugar. As of July 4, 2009, the Company had no outstanding commodities futures contracts. Note 7 - New Accounting Pronouncements In April 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 142-3, "Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets" (FSP 142-3). FSP 142-3 amends the factors to be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of intangible assets under SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." The intent of FSP 142-3 is to improve the consistency between the useful life of an intangible asset and the period of expected cash flows used to measure its fair value. FSP 142-3 was effective for first quarter 2009. The Company does not expect FSP 142-3 to have a material impact on the accounting for future acquisitions or intangible assets, but the potential impact is dependent upon the acquisitions of intangible assets in the future. In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, "Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly" (FSP 157-4). FSP 157-4 provides guidance on (1) estimating the fair value of an asset or liability when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased and (2) identifying transactions that are not orderly. FSP 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company's adoption of FSP 157-4 during second quarter 2009 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 115-2 and FAS 124-2, "Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments" (FSP 115-2). FSP 115-2 amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of other- than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities. FSP 115-2 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company's adoption of FSP 115-2 during second quarter 2009 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. -5C- In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 107-1 and APB 28-1, "Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments" (FSP 107-1). FSP 107-1 requires disclosures about the fair value of financial instruments in interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements. FSP 107-1 is effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company's adoption of FSP 107-1 during second quarter 2009 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. See Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated financial statements. The Company adopted SFAS No. 165, "Subsequent Events" (SFAS 165), During the second quarter 2009. SFAS 165 establishes general standards of accounting for, and disclosure of, events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. SFAS 165 includes a requirement to disclose the date through which subsequent events were evaluated. See Note 1 to the Condensed Consolidated financial statements. -5D- ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (dollars in thousands except per share amounts) The following is management's discussion of the Company's operating results and analysis of factors that have affected the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings. NET PRODUCT SALES Net change in Second Quarter, 2009 Second Quarter vs. 2009 2008 Second Quarter, 2008 $107,812 $101,591 6.1% First Half, 2009 First Half vs. 2009 2008 First Half, 2008 $201,866 $191,932 5.2% Second quarter 2009 net product sales were $107,812 compared to $101,591 in second quarter 2008, an increase of $6,221 or 6.1%. First half 2009 net product sales of $201,866 increased $9,934 or 5.2% from first half 2008 net product sales of $191,932. Second quarter and first half 2009 net product sales benefited from effective marketing programs and selective price increases as well as the timing of certain customer orders shipped in second quarter 2009 which were shipped in third quarter 2008. Consolidated 2009 net product sales advanced despite declines in sales outside of the U.S. reflecting lower foreign sales when translated into a stronger U.S. dollar reporting currency. As the Company's quarterly financial reporting is based on thirteen week periods, the first quarter as well as the first half of 2009 benefited from three additional shipping days compared to the same periods of the prior year. The number of shipping days in the comparative second quarter 2009 and 2008 periods were identical. PRODUCT COST OF GOODS SOLD: Second Quarter Percentage of Net Product Sales 2009 2008 2nd Qtr. 2009 2nd Qtr. 2008 $68,807 $68,741 63.8% 67.7% First Half Percentage of Net Product Sales 2009 2008 1st Half 2009 1st Half 2008 $129,526 $129,370 64.2% 67.4% Product cost of goods sold as a percentage of net product sales favorably decreased from 67.7% in the second quarter 2008 to 63.8% in second quarter 2009, and from 67.4% in first half 2008 to 64.2% in first half 2009. This favorable cost percentage decrease is primarily the result of selective price increases, lower product costs for products manufactured in Canada due to more favorable foreign exchange rates, and the overall benefits of additional sales and production volumes, including improved plant efficiencies. In addition, the Company's aggregate ingredient and packaging unit costs decreased slightly during second quarter and first half 2009 when compared to the rising commodity cost environment in the prior year comparative periods. As a result of the above discussed factors, product gross margin increased from 32.3% in second quarter 2008 to 36.2% in second quarter 2009 and from 32.6% in first half 2008 to 35.8% in first half 2009, increases of 3.9% and 3.2% as a percentage of net product sales, respectively. -6- SELLING, MARKETING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES: Second Quarter Percentage of Net Product Sales 2009 2008 2nd Qtr. 2009 2nd Qtr. 2008 $25,728 $23,188 23.9% 22.8% First Half Percentage of Net Product Sales 2009 2008 1st Half 2009 1st Half 2008 $47,861 $43,238 23.7% 22.5% Second quarter 2009 and 2008 selling, marketing and administrative expenses were $25,728 and $23,188, respectively an increase of $2,540 or 11.0%; and first half 2009 and 2008 selling, marketing and administrative expenses were $47,861 and $43,238, respectively an increase of $4,623 or 10.7%. The aforementioned expenses reflect increases of $895 and $2,102 related to deferred compensation expense in second quarter and first half 2009, respectively, compared to 2008. Such deferred compensation expense principally results from changes in the market value of trading securities used as an economic hedge of the Company's deferred compensation liabilities as further discussed below. Adjusting for the aforementioned, selling marketing and administrative expenses increased by $1,645 or 7.1% and $2,521 or 5.6% in second quarter and first half 2009, respectively, when compared to the corresponding comparative periods. As a percentage of net product sales, second quarter selling, marketing and administrative expenses were 23.9% and 22.8% in 2009 and 2008, respectively; and first half same expenses as a percent of net product sales were 23.7% and 22.5% in 2009 and 2008, respectively. Adjusting for the above discussed deferred compensation expenses, operating expenses as a percent of sales increased slightly from 22.8% in second quarter 2008 to 23.0% in second quarter 2009; and from 23.3% in first half 2008 to 23.4% in first half 2009. The above discussed increases in selling, marketing and administrative expenses primarily reflect the related increases in certain variable operating expenses relating to higher net product sales, increases in certain accrued incentive compensation awards that are generally adjusted for changes in net earnings, and an increase in bad debt expense in the comparative quarterly periods. However, selling, marketing and administrative expenses did favorably benefit from lower energy and fuel costs relating to freight and delivery. Second quarter 2009 and 2008 earnings from operations were $13,926 and 10,451, respectively; and first half 2009 and 2008 earnings from operations were $25,889 and 20,923, respectively. Adjusting for the above discussed deferred compensation expenses (including amounts included in product cost of goods sold), second quarter 2009 earnings from operations were $15,134 compared to $10,530 in second quarter 2008, an increase of $4,604 or 43.7%; and first half 2009 earnings from operations were $26,770 compared to $19,032 in first half 2009, an increase of $7,738 or 40.7%. Results for second quarter and first half 2009 were favorably impacted by higher sales and improved gross profit margins as well as other factors discussed above. NET EARNINGS: Second Quarter, 2009 Second Quarter vs. 2009 2008 Second Quarter, 2008 $10,338 $ 7,246 42.7% First Half, 2009 First Half vs. 2009 2008 First Half, 2008 $18,658 $13,699 36.2% -6A- Other income, net was $1,821 in second quarter 2009 compared to $653 in second quarter 2008, a net increase of $1,168. For first half 2009 other income (expense), net was $1,441 compared to $(587) for first half 2008, a net increase of $2,028. Other income, net includes the changes in the market value in the Company's trading securities which are an economic hedge of the Company's deferred compensation liabilities. The income (expense) on such trading securities was $1,209 and $80 in second quarter 2009 and 2008, respectively, and $883 and $(1,889) in first half 2009 and 2008, respectively. Such income or (expense) was substantially offset by a like amount of (expense) or income in the aggregate product cost of goods sold and selling marketing and administrative expenses in the respective periods. Other income, net also includes decreases in investment income on available for sale securities and cash balances reflecting lower interest rates in the investment markets. The consolidated effective income tax rate decreased slightly from 34.7% in second quarter 2008 to 34.3% in second quarter 2009, and from 32.6% in first half 2008 to 31.7% in first half 2009. The decrease in the first half effective tax rate reflects lower state income tax expense due to the effective conclusion of an income tax audit in first quarter 2009 and resulting favorable adjustment. Second quarter 2009 net earnings were $10,338 compared to second quarter 2008 net earnings of $7,246, a $3,092 or 42.7% increase. Second quarter 2009 earnings per share were $0.18, compared to $0.13 per share in second quarter 2008, an increase of $0.05 or 38.5%. First half 2009 net earnings were $18,658 compared to first half 2008 net earnings of $13,699, a $4,959 or 36.2% increase. First half net earnings per share were $0.33 in 2009 compared to $0.24 per share in first half 2008, an increase of $0.09 per share or 37.5%. The Company's earning per share for both second quarter and first half 2009 reflect common stock purchases in the open market resulting in fewer shares outstanding. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES: The Company's current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) was 3.3 to 1 as of the end of second quarter 2009 as compared to 2.7 to 1 as of the end of second quarter 2008 and 3.2 to 1 as of the end of fourth quarter 2008. Net working capital was $124,851 as of the end of second quarter 2009 as compared to $114,331 and $128,727 as of the end of second quarter 2008 and fourth quarter 2008, respectively. The aforementioned net working capital amounts include total cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments which aggregated $49,003 as of the end of second quarter 2009 compared to $47,029 and $86,871, as of the end of second quarter 2008 and fourth quarter 2008, respectively. In addition, long-term investments, principally debt securities comprising municipal bonds, were $49,488 (includes $8,410 of Jefferson County auction rate securities discussed in Note 5 to the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements) as of the end of second quarter 2009, as compared to $73,217 and $49,809 as of the end of second quarter 2008 and fourth quarter 2008, respectively. Aggregate cash and cash equivalents and short and long-term investments were $98,491, $120,246 and $136,680, respectively for second quarter ended 2009, second quarter 2008 and fourth quarter 2008, respectively. Except for the Jefferson County auction rate securities referenced above, investments in municipal bonds and other debt securities that matured during first half 2009 and 2008 were generally used to purchase the Company's common stock or were replaced with debt securities of similar maturities. Net cash used in operating activities was $3,863 for first half 2009, as compared to $1,700 for first half 2008. The aforementioned change in net cash used in operating activities principally reflects the timing of payments and cash flows relating to accounts receivable, inventories, accounts payable and -6B- accrued liabilities partially offset by the $4,959 improvement in net earnings for the comparative periods. Capital expenditures for first half 2009 and 2008 were $13,719 and $9,742, respectively. Capital expenditures for the 2009 year are anticipated to be generally in line with historical annualized spending, and are to be funded from the Company's cash flow from operations and internal sources. Cash dividends paid in first half 2009 and 2008 were $8,878 and $8,738, respectively. During first half 2009, the Company also purchased and retired $13,654 of its shares of common stock compared to $19,935 during the same period of the previous year. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In April 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 142-3, "Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets" (FSP 142-3). FSP 142-3 amends the factors to be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of intangible assets under SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." The intent of FSP 142-3 is to improve the consistency between the useful life of an intangible asset and the period of expected cash flows used to measure its fair value. FSP 142-3 was effective for first quarter 2009. The Company does not expect FSP 142-3 to have a material impact on the accounting for future acquisitions or intangible assets, but the potential impact is dependent upon the acquisitions of intangible assets in the future. In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, "Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly" (FSP 157-4). FSP 157-4 provides guidance on (1) estimating the fair value of an asset or liability when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased and (2) identifying transactions that are not orderly. FSP 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company's adoption of FSP 157-4 during second quarter 2009 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 115-2 and FAS 124-2, "Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments" (FSP 115-2). FSP 115-2 amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities. FSP 115-2 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company's adoption of FSP 115-2 during second quarter 2009 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 107-1 and APB 28-1, "Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments" (FSP 107-1). FSP 107-1 requires disclosures about the fair value of financial instruments in interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements. FSP 107-1 is effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company's adoption of FSP 107-1 during second quarter 2009 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. See Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated financial statements. -6C- The Company adopted SFAS No. 165, "Subsequent Events" (SFAS 165), during the second quarter 2009. SFAS 165 establishes general standards of accounting for, and disclosure of, events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. SFAS 165 includes a requirement to disclose the date through which subsequent events were evaluated. See Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. INFORMATION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This discussion and certain other sections contain forward-looking statements that are based largely on the Company's current expectations and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "anticipated," "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "project," and other words of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of future operating or financial performance and are subject to certain factors, risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results and achievements to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Such factors, risks, trends and uncertainties, which in some instances are beyond the Company's control, including without limitation, the following: (i) significant competitive activity, including advertising, promotional and price competition, and changes in consumer demand for the Company's products; (ii) fluctuations in the cost and availability of various ingredients and packaging materials; (iii) inherent risks in the marketplace, including uncertainties about trade and consumer acceptance and seasonal events such as Halloween; (iv) the effect of acquisitions on the Company's results of operations and financial condition; (v) the effect of changes in foreign currencies on the Company's foreign subsidiaries operating results, and the effect of the Canadian dollar on products manufactured in Canada and marketed and sold in the United States in U.S. dollars; (vi) the Company's reliance on third-party vendors for various goods and services; (vii) the Company's ability to successfully implement new production processes and lines; (viii) the effect of changes in assumptions, including discount rates, sales growth and profit margins, and the capability to pass along higher ingredient and other input costs through price increases, relating to the Company's impairment testing and analysis of its goodwill and trademarks; (ix) changes in the confectionery marketplace including actions taken by major retailers and customers; (x) customer, consumer and competitor response to marketing programs and price and product weight adjustments, and new products; (xi) dependence on significant customers, including volume and timing of their purchases, and availability of shelf space; (xii) increases in energy costs, including freight and delivery, that cannot be passed along to customers through increased prices due to competitive reasons; (xiii) any significant labor stoppages, strikes or production interruptions; (xiv) changes in governmental laws and regulations including taxes and tariffs; (xv) the risk that the market value of Company's investments could decline including being classified as "other than temporary" as defined, and (xvi) the potential effects of the current and future recessionary economic conditions. In addition, the Company's results may be affected by general factors, such as overall economic conditions, financial and securities' market factors, political developments, currency exchange rates, interest and inflation rates, accounting standards, taxes, and laws and regulations affecting the Company in markets where it competes and those factors described in Part 1, Item 1A "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other Company filings, including quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. -6D- The risk factors identified and referred to above are believed to be significant factors, but not necessarily all of the significant factors that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in any forward- looking statement. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are made only as of the date of this report. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK: The Company is exposed to various market risks, including fluctuations in sugar, corn syrup, edible oils, including soybean oil, cocoa, dextrose, milk and whey, and gum-base input ingredients and packaging and fuel costs. The Company is exposed to exchange rate fluctuations in the Canadian dollar which is the currency used for a portion of the raw material and packaging material costs and operating expenses at its Canadian plants. The Company invests in securities with maturities or auction dates of up to three years, the majority of which are held to maturity, which limits the Company's exposure to interest rate fluctuations. There has been no material change in the Company's market risks that would significantly affect the disclosures made in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Under the supervision and with the participation of management, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of July 4, 2009 and, based on their evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these controls and procedures are effective. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures are also designed to ensure that information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. There has been no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company's fiscal quarter ended July 4, 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting. -6E- PART II - OTHER INFORMATION TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds Approximate Dollar (a) Total (b) Average Shares Value of Shares that Number of Price Paid per Purchased as Part of May Yet Be Purchased Shares Share Publicly Announced Plans Under the Plans Period Purchased Or Programs or Programs APR 4 TO MAY 2 NONE NONE NOT APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE MAY 3 TO MAY 30 118,100 $ 22.85 NOT APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE MAY 31 TO JUL 4 301,700 22.32 NOT APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE TOTAL 419,800 $ 22.47 NOT APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE While the Company does not have a formal or publicly announced stock repurchase program, the Company's board of directors periodically authorizes a dollar amount for share repurchases. The treasurer executes share repurchase transactions according to these guidelines. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company, held on May 4, 2009, the following number of votes were cast for the matters indicated: 1. For the election of five directors of the Company by the holders of Common Shares and Class B Common Shares voting together: Broker Nominee For Withheld Abstain Non-Vote Melvin J. Gordon 219,677,596 5,534,224 -0- -0- Ellen R. Gordon 219,762,186 5,449,634 -0- -0- Lana Jane Lewis-Brent 220,596,207 4,615,613 -0- -0- Barre A. Siebert 221,610,127 3,601,693 -0- -0- Richard P. Bergeman 220,615,158 4,596,662 -0- -0- 2. Proposal to ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors for the fiscal year 2009: Broker For Withheld Against Non-Vote Common Shares and Class B Common Shares voting together 223,007,018 -0- 2,121,267 -0- No other matters were submitted to a vote by ballot at the 2009 Annual Meeting. -7-
Item 6. EXHIBITS Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 - Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Exhibit 32 - Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. Date: Aug. 13, 2009 BY:/S/MELVIN J. GORDON Melvin J. Gordon Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Date: Aug. 13, 2009 BY:/S/G. HOWARD EMBER, JR. G. Howard Ember, Jr. Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer -7A- Exhibit 31.1 CERTIFICATION I, Melvin J. Gordon, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.; 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 state- ments 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 infor- mation 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 dis- closure 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 5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): 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. Date: Aug. 13, 2009 By: /S/MELVIN J. GORDON Melvin J. Gordon Chairman and Chief Executive Officer -7B- Exhibit 31.2 CERTIFICATION I, G. Howard Ember, Jr. certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.; 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 state- ments 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 infor- mation 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 dis- closure 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 5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): 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. Date: Aug. 13, 2009 By: /S/G. HOWARD EMBER, JR. G. Howard Ember, Jr. Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer -7C- Exhibit 32 Certificate Pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 Of Title 18 of the United States Code Each of the undersigned officers of Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. Certifies that (i) the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. for the quarterly period ended July 4, 2009 (the Form 10-Q) fully complies with the requirements of secton 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and (ii) the information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Dated: Aug. 13, 2009 /S/MELVIN J. GORDON Melvin J. Gordon Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dated: Aug. 13, 2009 /S/G. HOWARD EMBER, JR. G. Howard Ember, Jr. Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer -7D- -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----