10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Form 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

x Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2014.

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 001-32504

 

 

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.

(Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter)

 

LOGO

 

 

 

Delaware   20-2311383

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

 

2021 Spring Road, Suite 600  
Oak Brook, IL   60523
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) (708) 483-1300

 

 

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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    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 “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   x    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    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

Number of shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding as of July 31, 2014: 42,069,075

 

 

 


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Table of Contents

 

     Page  

Part I — Financial Information

  

Item 1 — Financial Statements (Unaudited)

     3   

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

     33   

Item 3 — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     47   

Item 4 — Controls and Procedures

     48   

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     49   

Part II — Other Information

  

Item 1 — Legal Proceedings

     50   

Item 1A — Risk Factors

     50   

Item 5 — Other Information

     50   

Item 6 — Exhibits

     50   

Signatures

     51   

 

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Part I — Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     June 30,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 
     (Unaudited)  

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 17,013      $ 46,475   

Investments

     9,386        8,680   

Receivables, net

     154,888        152,763   

Inventories, net

     498,933        405,698   

Deferred income taxes

     13,233        21,909   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     25,487        14,164   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     718,940        649,689   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     496,671        462,275   

Goodwill

     1,163,964        1,119,204   

Intangible assets, net

     512,376        475,756   

Other assets, net

     20,405        14,130   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 2,912,356      $ 2,721,054   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   $ 288,918      $ 238,813   

Current portion of long-term debt

     3,939        1,551   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     292,857        240,364   

Long-term debt

     1,016,576        938,945   

Deferred income taxes

     240,644        228,569   

Other long-term liabilities

     25,830        40,058   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     1,575,907        1,447,936   

Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)

    

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, 10,000 shares authorized, none issued

     —          —     

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 90,000 shares authorized, 37,072 and 36,493 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

     371        365   

Additional paid-in capital

     776,615        748,577   

Retained earnings

     592,021        555,939   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (32,558     (31,763
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     1,336,449        1,273,118   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 2,912,356      $ 2,721,054   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2014     2013     2014     2013  
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  

Net sales

   $ 627,960      $ 526,346      $ 1,246,863      $ 1,066,456   

Cost of sales

     492,283        416,778        978,195        842,716   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     135,677        109,568        268,668        223,740   

Operating expenses:

        

Selling and distribution

     39,594        31,394        77,611        63,796   

General and administrative

     40,610        29,106        74,378        56,579   

Other operating expense (income), net

     365        (136     1,238        1,282   

Amortization expense

     10,532        8,227        20,566        16,726   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     91,101        68,591        173,793        138,383   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     44,576        40,977        94,875        85,357   

Other expense (income):

        

Interest expense

     9,001        12,230        19,874        25,008   

Interest income

     (413     (322     (581     (1,000

(Gain) loss on foreign currency exchange

     (4,099     841        (1,148     480   

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     5,259        —          21,944        —     

Other expense (income), net

     1,088        345        1,003        (368
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other expense

     10,836        13,094        41,092        24,120   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     33,740        27,883        53,783        61,237   

Income taxes

     11,981        9,318        17,702        19,698   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 21,759      $ 18,565      $ 36,081      $ 41,539   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net earnings per common share:

        

Basic

   $ .59      $ .51      $ .98      $ 1.14   

Diluted

   $ .57      $ .50      $ .95      $ 1.11   

Weighted average common shares:

        

Basic

     36,961        36,337        36,822        36,323   

Diluted

     37,990        37,373        37,861        37,312   

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2014      2013     2014     2013  
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  

Net income

   $ 21,759       $ 18,565      $ 36,081      $ 41,539   

Other comprehensive income (loss):

         

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     10,906         (11,609     (1,001     (19,467

Pension and post-retirement reclassification adjustment (1)

     103         349        206        759   

Derivative reclassification adjustment (2)

     —           41        —          81   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     11,009         (11,219     (795     (18,627
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

   $ 32,768       $ 7,346      $ 35,286      $ 22,912   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Net of tax of $65 and $217 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $129 and $435 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
(2) Net of tax of $25 for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and $51 for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2014     2013  
     (Unaudited)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 36,081      $ 41,539   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation

     32,091        38,412   

Amortization

     20,566        16,726   

Stock-based compensation

     9,699        7,108   

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

     (8,681     (1,097

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     21,944        —     

Mark to market gain on derivative contracts

     (170     (499

Mark to market gain on investments

     (421     (389

Loss (gain) on disposition of assets

     534        (231

Deferred income taxes

     (1,106     2,138   

Other

     1,636        557   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:

    

Receivables

     10,034        7,730   

Inventories

     (55,544     (43,488

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     (10,228     (4,728

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

     26,958        6,264   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     83,393        70,042   

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Additions to property, plant and equipment

     (30,489     (35,641

Additions to other intangible assets

     (5,400     (3,255

Acquisitions, less cash acquired

     (140,835     —     

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

     527        1,072   

Purchase of investments

     (353     (7,585

Proceeds from sale of investments

     63        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (176,487     (45,409

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility

     467,300        111,800   

Payments under Revolving Credit Facility

     (693,612     (195,800

Proceeds from issuance of Term Loan

     300,000        —     

Proceeds from issuance of 2022 Notes

     400,000        —     

Payments on 2018 Notes

     (400,000     —     

Payments on capitalized lease obligations and other debt

     (880     (1,149

Payment of deferred financing costs

     (12,869     —     

Payment of debt premium for extinguishment of debt

     (16,693     —     

Net receipts (payments) related to stock-based award activities

     9,411        (1,192

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

     8,681        1,097   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     61,338        (85,244

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     2,294        (5,451
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (29,462     (66,062

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     46,475        94,407   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 17,013      $ 28,345   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As of and for the six months ended June 30, 2014

(Unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation

The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein have been prepared by TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) applicable to quarterly reporting on Form 10-Q. In our opinion, these statements include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of all interim periods reported herein. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted as permitted by such rules and regulations. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of annual results.

On May 30, 2014, the Company completed its acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of Protenergy Natural Foods Corporation (“Protenergy”), a privately owned Canadian manufacturer of private label broth, soups, and gravies. The results of operations are included in our financial statements from the date of acquisition and are included in the North American Retail Grocery and Industrial and Export segments.

The preparation of our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires us to use our judgment to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

A detailed description of the Company’s significant accounting policies can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which introduced a new framework to be used when recognizing revenue in an attempt to reduce complexity and increase comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions, and capital markets. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. The standard requires that entities apply the effects of these changes to all prior years presented, upon adoption, using either the retrospective method, which presents the impact of the change in each year presented, or the cumulative method, which includes the changes to all years presented in the year of initial adoption. The Company has not yet determined which of the two adoption methods to elect. The Company is currently assessing the impact that this standard will have upon adoption.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-04, Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed at the Reporting Date, clarifying how entities are required to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements and outlining the required disclosures around these liabilities. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. See Note 11, Long-Term Debt, for related disclosures. The Company adopted this standard during the first quarter of 2014, the impact of which was not significant.

 

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TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

3. Restructuring

Soup restructuring — In August of 2012, following a strategic review of the soup category, the Company announced a restructuring plan that included reductions to the cost structure of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania facility by reorganizing and simplifying the soup business there and the closure of its Mendota, Illinois soup plant. The restructuring is expected to reduce manufacturing costs by streamlining operations and transferring production from the Mendota plant to the Pittsburgh plant. Production at the Mendota facility was primarily related to the North American Retail Grocery segment and ended as of December 31, 2012, with full plant closure in the second quarter of 2013. Total costs of the restructuring are expected to be approximately $28.0 million as detailed below, of which $5.4 million is expected to be in cash. Expenses associated with the restructuring plan are primarily aggregated in the Other operating expense, net line of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, with the exception of accelerated depreciation, which is recorded in Cost of sales.

Below is a summary of the restructuring costs:

 

     Soup Restructuring  
     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2014
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2014
     Cumulative
Costs
To Date
     Total
Expected
Costs
 
     (In thousands)  

Accelerated depreciation

   $ —         $ —         $ 22,590       $ 22,590   

Severance and outplacement

     —           —           769         769   

Other closure costs

     353         1,153         2,824         4,636   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 353       $ 1,153       $ 26,183       $ 27,995   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Soup Restructuring  
     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2013
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2013
    Cumulative
Costs
To Date
 
     (In thousands)  

Accelerated depreciation

   $ 5,833      $ 9,981      $ 16,684   

Severance and outplacement

     (44     (12     745   

Other closure costs

     (536     218        798   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 5,253      $ 10,187      $ 18,227   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Seaforth, Ontario, Canada — On August 7, 2012, the Company announced the closure of its salad dressing plant in Seaforth, Ontario, Canada, and the transfer of production to facilities where the Company has lower production costs. Production at the Seaforth, Ontario facility was primarily related to the North American Retail Grocery segment and ended in the fourth quarter of 2013, with full plant closure occurring in the first quarter of 2014. Total costs to close the Seaforth facility are expected to be approximately $13.2 million as detailed below, of which $6.2 million is in cash. Expenses incurred associated with the facility closure are primarily aggregated in the Other operating expense, net line of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Certain costs, primarily accelerated depreciation, are recorded in Cost of sales. This restructuring is substantially complete.

Below is a summary of the restructuring costs:

 

     Seaforth Closure  
     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2014
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2014
     Cumulative
Costs
To Date
     Total
Expected
Costs
 
     (In thousands)  

Accelerated depreciation

   $ —         $ —         $ 6,582       $ 6,582   

Severance and outplacement

     —           5         2,889         2,889   

Other closure costs

     8         11         3,739         3,753   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 8       $ 16       $ 13,210       $ 13,224   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Seaforth Closure  
     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2013
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2013
     Cumulative
Costs
To Date
 
     (In thousands)  

Accelerated depreciation

   $ 1,356       $ 2,716       $ 6,724   

Severance and outplacement

     200         496         2,745   

Other closure costs

     874         1,347         1,825   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 2,430       $ 4,559       $ 11,294   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

4. Acquisitions

On May 30, 2014, the Company completed its acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of PFF Capital Group, Inc. (“Protenergy”), a privately owned Canadian based manufacturer of broth, soups and gravies. Protenergy specializes in providing products in carton and recart packaging for both private label and corporate brands, and also serves as a co-manufacturer of national brands. The purchase price was approximately CAD $170 million, net of acquired cash, before any adjustments for working capital. The acquisition was financed through borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). The acquisition is expected to expand our existing packaging capabilities and enable us to offer customers a full range of soup products as well as leverage our research and development capabilities in the evolution of shelf stable liquids from cans to cartons.

The Protenergy acquisition is being accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting and the results of operations are included in our financial statements from the date of acquisition and are in the North American Retail Grocery and Industrial and Export segments. Included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income are Protenergy’s net sales of approximately $10.7 million from the date of acquisition through June 30, 2014. Also included is a net loss of $3.0 million from the date of acquisition through June 30, 2014. This loss includes integration costs of $4.4 million. At the date of acquisition, the purchase price was allocated to the assets and liabilities acquired based upon fair market values, and is subject to adjustments.

 

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TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

We have made a preliminary allocation to net tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as follows (in USD):

 

     (In thousands)  

Cash

   $ 2,580   

Receivables

     10,949   

Inventory

     38,283   

Property plant and equipment

     38,075   

Customer relationships

     49,516   

Capitalized software

     1,498   

Formulas

     433   

Other assets

     8,669   

Goodwill

     45,916   
  

 

 

 

Fair value of assets acquired

     195,919   

Assumed liabilities

     (45,095
  

 

 

 

Total purchase price

   $ 150,824   
  

 

 

 

The Company allocated $49.5 million to customer relationships that have an estimated life of 15 years and $0.4 million to formulas with an estimated life of 5 years. The Company has allocated $34.4 million of goodwill to the North American Retail Grocery segment and $11.5 million of goodwill to the Industrial and Export segment. Goodwill arises principally as a result of expansion opportunities, driven in part by Protenergy’s packaging technology. The Company incurred approximately $2.7 million in acquisition related costs. These costs are included in the General and administrative expense line of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. The allocation to net tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed is preliminary and subject to change for working capital adjustments, taxes and completion of the valuation analysis of certain intangibles. We expect the intangible valuation to be complete during the third quarter.

The following unaudited pro forma information shows the results of operations for the Company as if the acquisition of Protenergy had been completed as of January 1, 2013. Adjustments have been made for the pro forma effects of depreciation and amortization of tangible and intangible assets recognized as part of the business combination, interest expense related to the financing of the business combinations, and related income taxes. These pro forma results may not necessarily reflect actual results of operations that would have been achieved, nor are they necessarily indicative of future results of operations.

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
             2014                      2013          
     (In thousands, except per share data)  

Pro forma net sales

   $ 1,307,621       $ 1,108,286   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Pro forma net income

   $ 28,526       $ 34,510   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Pro forma basic earnings per common share

   $ .77       $ .95   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Pro forma diluted earnings per common share

   $ .75       $ .92   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Associated Brands Management Holdings Inc., Associated Brands Holdings Limited Partnership, Associated Brands GP Corporation and 6726607 Canada Ltd. (collectively, “Associated Brands”) from TorQuest Partners LLC and other shareholders in October of 2013. Associated Brands was a privately owned Canadian company and a private label manufacturer of powdered drinks, specialty teas, and sweeteners. The purchase price, after adjusting for working capital, was approximately CAD $191 million. The acquisition was financed through cash on hand and borrowings under the Company’s Prior Credit Agreement (as defined in Note 11). The acquisition of Associated Brands strengthened the Company’s retail presence in the private label dry grocery segment and introduced a line of specialty tea products to complement its single serve coffee business, and was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. At the date of acquisition, the purchase price was allocated to the assets and liabilities acquired based upon fair market values, and is subject to adjustments, primarily for taxes. During the first quarter of 2014, the working capital adjustment was finalized and resulted in a CAD $1.4 million reduction to goodwill.

 

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TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

The following unaudited pro forma information shows the results of operations for the Company as if the acquisition of Associated Brands had been completed as of January 1, 2013. Adjustments have been made for the pro forma effects of depreciation and amortization of tangible and intangible assets recognized as part of the business combination, interest expense related to the financing of the business combinations, and related income taxes. These pro forma results may not necessarily reflect actual results of operations that would have been achieved, nor are they necessarily indicative of future results of operations.

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2013  
    

(In thousands)

(except per share data)

 

Pro forma net sales

   $ 1,166,062   
  

 

 

 

Pro forma net income

   $ 45,154   
  

 

 

 

Pro forma basic earnings per common share

   $ 1.24   
  

 

 

 

Pro forma diluted earnings per common share

   $ 1.21   
  

 

 

 

On July 1, 2013, the Company completed its acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of Cains Foods, L.P. (“Cains”), a privately owned Ayer, Massachusetts based manufacturer of shelf stable mayonnaise, dressings, and sauces. The Cains product portfolio offers retail and foodservice customers a wide array of packaging sizes, sold as private label and branded products. The purchase price was approximately $35 million, net of acquired cash, after adjusting for working capital and taxes. The acquisition was financed throughborrowings under the Company’s Prior Credit Agreement. The acquisition expanded the Company’s footprint in the Northeast United States, enhanced its foodservice presence, and enriched its packaging capabilities. The acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting and the results of operations are included in our financial statements from the date of acquisition.

5. Investments

 

     June 30, 2014      December 31, 2013  
     (In thousands)  

U.S. equity

   $ 5,786       $ 5,254   

Non-U.S. equity

     1,796         1,669   

Fixed income

     1,804         1,757   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total investments

   $ 9,386       $ 8,680   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

We determine the appropriate classification of our investments at the time of purchase and reevaluate such designation as of each balance sheet date. The Company accounts for investments in debt and marketable equity securities as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, or trading, depending on their classification. The investments held by the Company are classified as trading securities and are stated at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded as a component of the Interest income line on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Cash flows from purchases, sales and maturities of trading securities are included in cash flows from investing activities in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows based on the nature and purpose for which the securities were acquired.

Our investments are considered trading securities and include U.S. equity, non-U.S. equity and fixed income securities that are classified as short-term investments and carried at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The U.S. equity, non-U.S. equity, and fixed income securities are classified as short-term investments as they have characteristics of other current assets and are actively managed.

For the six months ended June 30, 2014, we recognized net unrealized gains totaling $0.4 million that are included in the Interest income line of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. For the three months ended June 30, 2014, we recognized $0.3 million of net unrealized gains. Additionally, for the six months ended June 30, 2014, we recognized realized gains totaling $0.1 million that are included in the Interest income line of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, while realized gains for the three months ended June 30, 2014 that were insignificant. When securities are sold, their cost is determined based on the first-in, first-out method.

We consider temporary cash investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $14.3 million and $19.3 million, respectively, represents cash and equivalents held in Canada in local currency, and are convertible into other currencies. The cash and equivalents held in Canada are expected to be used for general corporate purposes in Canada, including capital projects and acquisitions.

 

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6. Inventories

 

     June 30,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 
     (In thousands)  

Raw materials and supplies

   $ 189,281      $ 162,751   

Finished goods

     331,236        264,829   

LIFO reserve

     (21,584     (21,882
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 498,933      $ 405,698   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Approximately $83.1 million and $84.6 million of our inventory was accounted for under the Last-in, First-out (“LIFO”) method of accounting at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

7. Property, Plant and Equipment

 

     June 30,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 
     (In thousands)  

Land

   $ 26,123      $ 26,492   

Buildings and improvements

     197,883        194,439   

Machinery and equipment

     584,334        536,256   

Construction in progress

     40,348        43,146   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     848,688        800,333   

Less accumulated depreciation

     (352,017     (338,058
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ 496,671      $ 462,275   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation expense was $15.1 million and $20.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $32.1 million and $38.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

8. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended June 30, 2014 are as follows:

 

     North American
Retail Grocery
    Food Away
From Home
    Industrial
and Export
    Total  
     (In thousands)  

Balance at December 31, 2013

   $ 884,768      $ 95,572      $ 138,864      $ 1,119,204   

Acquisition

     34,437        —          11,479        45,916   

Purchase price adjustments

     (974     (54     (115     (1,143

Currency exchange adjustment

     (66     (45     98        (13
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2014

   $ 918,165      $ 95,473      $ 150,326      $ 1,163,964   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Company has not incurred any goodwill impairments since its inception.

 

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The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of intangible assets other than goodwill as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:

 

     June 30, 2014      December 31, 2013  
     Gross
Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
    Net
Carrying
Amount
     Gross
Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
    Net
Carrying
Amount
 
     (In thousands)      (In thousands)  

Intangible assets with indefinite lives:

          

Trademarks

   $ 30,990       $ —        $ 30,990       $ 31,067       $ —        $ 31,067   

Intangible assets with finite lives:

          

Customer-related

     575,783         (148,375     427,408         525,820         (133,063     392,757   

Contractual agreements

     1,246         (171     1,075         1,249         (87     1,162   

Trademarks

     26,459         (8,028     18,431         26,466         (7,164     19,302   

Formulas/recipes

     9,317         (6,396     2,921         8,882         (5,708     3,174   

Computer software

     58,054         (26,503     31,551         51,087         (22,793     28,294   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 701,849       $ (189,473   $ 512,376       $ 644,571       $ (168,815   $ 475,756   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amortization expense on intangible assets for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $10.5 million and $8.2 million, respectively, and $20.6 million and $16.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Estimated amortization expense on intangible assets for 2014 and the next four years is as follows:

 

     (In thousands)  

2014

   $ 43,802   

2015

   $ 43,390   

2016

   $ 42,577   

2017

   $ 41,850   

2018

   $ 36,494   

9. Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

 

     June 30,
2014
     December 31,
2013
 
     (In thousands)  

Accounts payable

   $ 218,941       $ 154,378   

Payroll and benefits

     37,120         40,155   

Interest and taxes

     10,154         22,190   

Health insurance, workers’ compensation and other insurance costs

     8,192         8,164   

Marketing expenses

     6,924         7,568   

Other accrued liabilities

     7,587         6,358   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 288,918       $ 238,813   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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10. Income Taxes

Income tax expense was recorded at an effective rate of 35.5% and 32.9% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, compared to 33.4% and 32.2% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rate is favorably impacted by an intercompany financing structure entered into in conjunction with the E.D. Smith Foods, Ltd. (“E.D. Smith”) acquisition in 2007. The increase in the effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to 2013 is attributable to an increase in state tax expense, acquisition related expenses that are not deductible for tax purposes, and the tax impact of a shift in revenue between jurisdictions.

During the second quarter of 2014, the IRS initiated an examination of TreeHouse Foods’ 2012 tax year. The Canadian Revenue Agency (“CRA”) is currently examining the 2008 through 2012 tax years of E.D. Smith. The IRS and CRA examinations are expected to be completed in 2014 or 2015. The Company has examinations in process with various state taxing authorities, which are expected to be completed in 2014 or 2015.

Management estimates that it is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by as much as $0.6 million within the next 12 months, primarily as a result of the resolution of audits currently in progress and the lapsing of statutes of limitations.

11. Long-Term Debt

 

     June 30,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 
     (In thousands)  

Revolving credit facility

   $ 309,000      $ 535,000   

Term Loan

     300,000        —     

2018 Notes

     —          400,000   

2022 Notes

     400,000        —     

Tax increment financing and other debt

     11,515        5,496   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total debt outstanding

     1,020,515        940,496   

Less current portion

     (3,939     (1,551
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total long-term debt

   $ 1,016,576      $ 938,945   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

On May 6, 2014, the Company entered into a new five year unsecured Revolving Credit Facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with an aggregate commitment of $900 million and a $300 million senior unsecured seven year term loan (the “Term Loan”) pursuant to a new credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). The proceeds from the Term Loan and a draw at closing on the Revolving Credit Facility were used to repay in full amounts outstanding under our prior $750 million unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Prior Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement replaced the Prior Credit Agreement, and the Prior Credit Agreement was terminated upon the repayment of the amounts outstanding thereunder on May 6, 2014. As a result of the debt refinancing, $6.5 million of fees associated with the Revolving Credit Facility and $2.4 million of fees associated with the Term Loan will be amortized over their five years and seven year terms, respectively.

Revolving Credit Facility — As of June 30, 2014, $580.2 million of the aggregate commitment of $900 million of the Revolving Credit Facility was available. The Revolving Credit Facility matures on May 6, 2019. In addition, as of June 30, 2014, there were $10.8 million in letters of credit under the Revolving Credit Facility that were issued but undrawn.

Interest is payable quarterly or at the end of the applicable interest period in arrears on any outstanding borrowings. The initial pricing for the Revolving Credit Facility is determined by LIBOR plus a margin of 1.50%, which includes a 0.30% facility fee. Thereafter, the Revolving Credit Facility generally will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to (i) LIBOR, plus a margin ranging from 1.25% to 2.00% (inclusive of the facility fee), based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio or (ii) a Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus a margin ranging from 0.25% to 1.00% (inclusive of the facility fee), based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio. The Company’s average interest rate on debt outstanding under its Revolving Credit Facility for three months ended June 30, 2014 was 1.56%.

The Credit Agreement is guaranteed by our 100% owned direct and indirect subsidiaries, Bay Valley, Sturm Foods, S.T. Specialty Foods and certain other subsidiaries that may become guarantors in the future (the aforementioned entities are known collectively as the “Guarantors”). The Revolving Credit Facility contains various financial and restrictive covenants and requires that the Company maintain certain financial ratios, including a leverage and interest coverage ratio.

 

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Term Loan — On May 6, 2014, the Company entered into a $300 million senior unsecured Term Loan pursuant to the same Credit Agreement used for the Revolving Credit Facility. The Term Loan matures on May 6, 2021. The initial pricing of the Term Loan is determined by LIBOR plus a margin of 1.75%. Thereafter, the Term Loan generally will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to (i) LIBOR, plus a margin ranging from 1.50% to 2.25%, based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio or (ii) a Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus a margin ranging from 0.50% to 1.25%, based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio. The Term Loan is subject to substantially the same covenants as the Revolving Credit Facility, and also has the same Guarantors.

2018 Notes — The Company previously issued 7.75% notes in aggregate principal amount of $400 million due on March 1, 2018 (the “2018 Notes”). During the first quarter, on February 25, 2014, the Company commenced a tender offer and consent solicitation to repurchase and extinguish $400 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2018 Notes. Pursuant to the terms of the tender offer, the Company offered to repurchase the 2018 Notes at a price of 104.275% of the principal amount (plus any accrued but unpaid interest to, but excluding the payment date), for any 2018 Notes validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the consent expiration time on March 10, 2014. As of the consent expiration time, the holders had tendered approximately $298 million in aggregate principal amount of 2018 Notes, and the Company accepted all such 2018 Notes tendered for purchase and extinguishment on March 11, 2014. The remaining holders had until March 24, 2014 to tender their 2018 Notes at a reduced rate of 101.275% of the principal amount; no additional 2018 Notes were tendered prior to the final expiration of the tender offer and consent solicitation.

On March 11, 2014, the Company issued a redemption notice for all of its remaining outstanding 2018 Notes. On April 10, 2014, all remaining outstanding 2018 Notes, or approximately $102 million in aggregate principal amount, were redeemed at a price of 103.875% of the principal amount of the 2018 Notes, plus accrued but unpaid interest. Accordingly, no 2018 Notes remain outstanding as of June 30, 2014. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company incurred a loss on extinguishment of the 2018 Notes totaling $16.7 million that included the write-off of $5.3 million in deferred financing costs.

2022 Notes — On March 11, 2014, the Company completed its underwritten public offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.875% notes due March 15, 2022 (the “2022 Notes”). The net proceeds of $394 million ($400 million less underwriting discount of $6 million, providing an effective interest rate of 4.99%) were used to extinguish $298 million of the 2018 Notes with the balance of the proceeds being used to pay down the Revolving Credit Facility. The Company issued the 2022 Notes pursuant to an Indenture between the Company, the guarantors and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as trustee (the “Trustee”), among the Company, the Guarantors, and the Trustee.

The Indenture provides, among other things, that the 2022 Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the Company. The Company’s payment obligations under the 2022 Notes are fully and unconditionally, as well as jointly and severally, guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Guarantors, in addition to any future domestic subsidiaries that guarantee or become borrowers under its credit facility, or guarantee certain other indebtedness incurred by the Company or its restricted subsidiaries. Interest is payable on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning September 15, 2014. The 2022 Notes will mature on March 15, 2022.

The Company may redeem some or all of the 2022 Notes at any time prior to March 15, 2017 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2022 Notes redeemed, plus an applicable “make-whole” premium. On or after March 15, 2017, the Company may redeem some or all of the 2022 Notes at redemption prices set forth in the Indenture. In addition, at any time prior to March 15, 2017, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the 2022 Notes at a redemption price of 104.875% of the principal amount of the 2022 Notes redeemed with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings.

Subject to certain limitations, in the event of a change of control of the Company, the Company will be required to make an offer to purchase the 2022 Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the 2022 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

The Indenture contains restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit the ability of the Company and the Guarantors to: (i) pay dividends or make other restricted payments, (ii) make certain investments, (iii) incur additional indebtedness or issue preferred stock, (iv) create liens, (v) pay dividends or make other payments (except for certain dividends and payments to the Company and certain subsidiaries of the Company), (vi) merge or consolidate with other entities or sell substantially all of its assets, (vii) enter into transactions with affiliates and (viii) engage in certain sale and leaseback transactions. The foregoing limitations are subject to exceptions as set forth in the Indenture. In addition, if in the future the 2022 Notes have an investment grade credit rating by both Moody’s Investors Services, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, certain of these covenants will, thereafter, no longer apply to the 2022 Notes for so long as the 2022 Notes are rated investment grade by the two rating agencies.

Tax Increment Financing —The Company owes $1.6 million related to redevelopment bonds pursuant to a Tax Increment Financing Plan and has agreed to make certain payments with respect to the principal amount of the bonds through May 1, 2019.

 

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12. Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the number of weighted average common shares outstanding during the reporting period. The weighted average number of common shares used in the diluted earnings per share calculation is determined using the treasury stock method and includes the incremental effect related to the Company’s outstanding stock-based compensation awards.

The following table summarizes the effect of the share-based compensation awards on the weighted average number of shares outstanding used in calculating diluted earnings per share:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2014      2013      2014      2013  
     (In thousands)      (In thousands)  

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     36,961         36,337         36,822         36,323   

Assumed exercise/vesting of equity awards (1)

     1,029         1,036         1,039         989   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding

     37,990         37,373         37,861         37,312   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Incremental shares from stock-based compensation awards (equity awards) are computed by the treasury stock method. Equity awards, excluded from our computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive, were 0.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 0.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively.

13. Stock-Based Compensation

Income before income taxes for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2014 includes share-based compensation expense of $5.5 million and $9.7 million, respectively. Share-based compensation expense for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013 was $3.7 million and $7.1 million, respectively. The tax benefit recognized related to the compensation cost of these share-based awards was approximately $1.9 million and $3.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, and $1.3 million and $2.6 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013, respectively.

The following table summarizes stock option activity during the six months ended June 30, 2014. Stock options are granted under our long-term incentive plan, and generally have a three year vesting schedule, which vest one-third on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. Stock options expire ten years from the grant date.

 

     Employee
Options
    Director
Options
     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
     Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (yrs)
     Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
     (In thousands)                    (In thousands)  

Outstanding, December 31, 2013

     2,570        64       $ 36.71         4.1       $ 84,840   

Granted

     304        —         $ 79.69         

Forfeited

     (3     —         $ 64.42         

Exercised

     (487     —         $ 28.69         
  

 

 

   

 

 

          

Outstanding, June 30, 2014

     2,384        64       $ 43.62         4.8       $ 89,262   
  

 

 

   

 

 

          

Vested/expected to vest, at June 30, 2014

     2,269        64       $ 42.07         4.6       $ 88,666   
  

 

 

   

 

 

          

Exercisable, June 30, 2014

     1,797        64       $ 34.58         3.4       $ 84,654   
  

 

 

   

 

 

          

Compensation costs related to unvested options totaled $10.0 million at June 30, 2014 and will be recognized over the remaining vesting period of the grants, which averages 2.3 years. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value its stock option awards. The assumptions used to calculate the fair value of stock options issued in 2014 include the following: expected volatility of 25.18%, expected term of six years, risk free rate of 2.03% and no dividends. The weighted average grant date fair value of awards granted in the six months ended June 30, 2014 was $23.14. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $21.6 million and $1.3 million, respectively. The tax benefit recognized from stock option exercises was $8.2 million and $0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

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In addition to stock options, the Company may also grant restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance unit awards. These awards are granted under our long-term incentive plan. Employee restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards generally vest based on the passage of time. These awards generally vest one-third on each anniversary of the grant date. Director restricted stock units generally vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. Certain directors have deferred receipt of their awards until their departure from the Board of Directors, or a specified date. The following table summarizes the restricted stock unit activity during the six months ended June 30, 2014:

 

     Employee
Restricted
Stock Units
    Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
     Director
Restricted
Stock Units
    Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
     (In thousands)            (In thousands)        

Outstanding, at December 31, 2013

     317      $ 58.98         93      $ 44.06   

Granted

     151      $ 78.30         14      $ 79.89   

Vested

     (137   $ 52.58         (4   $ 28.47   

Forfeited

     (4   $ 62.92         —        $ —     
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

Outstanding, at June 30, 2014

     327      $ 70.30         103      $ 49.64   
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

Future compensation costs related to restricted stock units are approximately $17.2 million as of June 30, 2014, and will be recognized on a weighted average basis, over the next 2.1 years. The grant date fair value of the awards granted in 2014 is equal to the Company’s closing stock price on the grant date. The fair value of vested restricted stock units was $11.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and $9.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

Performance unit awards are granted to certain members of management. These awards contain service and performance conditions. For each of the three performance periods, one third of the units will accrue, multiplied by a predefined percentage between 0% and 200%, depending on the achievement of certain operating performance measures. Additionally, for the cumulative performance period, a number of units will accrue, equal to the number of units granted, multiplied by a predefined percentage between 0% and 200%, depending on the achievement of certain operating performance measures, less any units previously accrued. Accrued units will be converted to stock or cash, at the discretion of the compensation committee, generally, on the third anniversary of the grant date. The Company intends to settle these awards in stock and has the shares available to do so. On June 27, 2014, based on achievement of operating performance measures, 34,311 performance units were converted into 5,541 shares of stock, an average conversion ratio of 0.16 shares for each performance unit.

The following table summarizes the performance unit activity during the six months ended June 30, 2014:

 

     Performance
Units
    Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
     (In thousands)        

Unvested, at December 31, 2013

     216      $ 62.03   

Granted

     88      $ 79.89   

Vested

     (5   $ 54.90   

Forfeited

     (29   $ 55.06   
  

 

 

   

Unvested, at June 30, 2014

     270      $ 68.77   
  

 

 

   

Future compensation costs related to the performance units are estimated to be approximately $16.7 million as of June 30, 2014, and are expected to be recognized over the next 2.3 years. The grant fair value of the awards is equal to the Company’s closing stock price on the date of grant.

 

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14. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss consists of the following components, all of which are net of tax, except for the foreign currency translation adjustment:

 

     Foreign
Currency
Translation (1)
    Unrecognized
Pension and
Postretirement
Benefits (2)
    Derivative
Financial
Instrument (3)
     Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
     (In thousands)  

Balance at December 31, 2013

   $ (24,689   $ (7,074   $ —         $ (31,763

Other comprehensive loss

     (1,001     —          —           (1,001

Reclassifications from accumulated other

comprehensive loss

     —          206        —           206   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

     (1,001     206        —           (795
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2014

   $ (25,690   $ (6,868   $ —         $ (32,558
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Foreign
Currency
Translation (1)
    Unrecognized
Pension and
Postretirement
Benefits (2)
    Derivative
Financial
Instrument (3)
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
     (In thousands)  

Balance at December 31, 2012

   $ (2,007   $ (14,525   $ (108   $ (16,640

Other comprehensive loss

     (19,467     —          —          (19,467

Reclassifications from accumulated other

comprehensive loss

     —          759        81        840   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

     (19,467     759        81        (18,627
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2013

   $ (21,474   $ (13,766   $ (27   $ (35,267
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) The foreign currency translation adjustment is not net of tax, as it pertains to the Company’s permanent investment in its Canadian subsidiaries.
(2) The unrecognized pension and post-retirement benefits reclassification is presented net of tax of $129 and $435 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The reclassification is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost, which is recorded in the Cost of sales and General and administrative lines of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
(3) The derivative financial instrument reclassification is presented net of tax of $51 for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

The Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income lines impacted by reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss are outlined below:

 

     Reclassifications from Accumulated
Other Comprehensive Loss
    Affected line in
The Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Income
      
      
         Three months ended June 30,              Six months ended June 30,        
     2014      2013      2014      2013      
     (In thousands)      (In thousands)      

Derivative financial instrument

   $ —         $ 66       $ —         $ 132      Interest expense

Income taxes

     —           25         —           51      Income taxes
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Net of tax

   $ —         $ 41       $ —         $ 81     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Amortization of defined benefit pension items:

             

Prior service costs

   $ 37       $ 96       $ 73       $ 193 (a)   

Unrecognized net loss

     131         470         262         940 (a)   

Other

     —           —           —           61     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total before tax

     168         566         335         1,194     

Income taxes

     65         217         129         435      Income taxes
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Net of tax

   $ 103       $ 349       $ 206       $ 759     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

(a) These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 15 for additional details.

15. Employee Retirement and Postretirement Benefits

Pension, Profit Sharing and Postretirement Benefits — Certain employees and retirees participate in pension and other postretirement benefit plans. Employee benefit plan obligations and expenses included in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are determined based on plan assumptions, employee demographic data, including years of service and compensation, benefits and claims paid, and employer contributions.

Components of net periodic pension expense are as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
      
     2014     2013     2014     2013  
     (In thousands)  

Service cost

   $ 545      $ 647      $ 1,090      $ 1,295   

Interest cost

     692        628        1,385        1,255   

Expected return on plan assets

     (798     (643     (1,595     (1,285

Amortization of prior service costs

     54        114        106        228   

Amortization of unrecognized net loss

     126        459        252        917   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net periodic pension cost

   $ 619      $ 1,205      $ 1,238      $ 2,410   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Company contributed $4.1 million to the pension plans in the first six months of 2014. The Company does not expect to make additional contributions to the plans in 2014.

 

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Components of net periodic postretirement expense are as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
      
     2014     2013     2014     2013  
     (In thousands)    

(In thousands)

 

Service cost

   $ 5      $ 5      $ 10      $ 10   

Interest cost

     39        37        78        72   

Amortization of prior service costs

     (17     (18     (33     (35

Amortization of unrecognized net loss

     5        11        10        23   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net periodic postretirement cost

   $ 32      $ 35      $ 65      $ 70   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Company expects to contribute approximately $0.2 million to the postretirement health plans during 2014.

Net periodic pension costs are recorded in the Cost of sales and General and administrative lines of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

16. Other Operating Expense (Income), Net

The Company incurred other operating expense (income) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, which consisted of the following:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2014     2013     2014      2013  
     (In thousands)    

(In thousands)

 

Restructuring

   $ 371      $ (136   $ 1,238       $ 1,282   

Other expense

     (6     —          —           —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other operating expense (income), net

   $ 365      $ (136   $ 1,238       $ 1,282   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

17. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2014      2013  
    

(In thousands)

 

Interest paid

   $ 23,430       $ 23,136   

Income taxes paid

   $ 34,426       $ 26,206   

Accrued purchase of property and equipment

   $ 8,988       $ 4,795   

Accrued other intangible assets

   $ 1,284       $ 584   

Non-cash financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 include the settlement of 145,832 shares and 150,777 shares, respectively, of restricted stock units and performance units, where shares were withheld to satisfy the minimum statuary tax withholding requirements.

18. Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation, Investigations and Audits — The Company is party in the ordinary course of business to certain claims, litigation, audits and investigations. The Company believes that it has established adequate reserves to satisfy any liability that may be incurred in connection with any such currently pending or threatened matters, none of which are significant. The settlement of any such currently pending or threatened matters is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, annual results of operations or cash flows.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

19. Derivative Instruments

The Company is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations. The primary risks managed by derivative instruments include interest rate risk, foreign currency risk and commodity price risk. Derivative contracts are entered into for periods consistent with the related underlying exposure and do not constitute positions independent of those exposures. The Company does not enter into derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

The Company manages its exposure to changes in interest rates by optimizing the use of variable-rate and fixed-rate debt and by utilizing interest rate swaps to hedge our exposure to changes in interest rates, to reduce the volatility of our financing costs, and to achieve a desired proportion of fixed versus floating-rate debt, based on current and projected market conditions, with a bias toward fixed-rate debt.

Due to the Company’s operations in Canada, we are exposed to foreign currency risk. The Company enters into foreign currency contracts to manage the risk associated with foreign currency cash flows. The Company’s objective in using foreign currency contracts is to establish a fixed foreign currency exchange rate for the net cash flow requirements for purchases that are denominated in U.S. dollars. These contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting and changes in their fair value are recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, with their fair value recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of June 30, 2014, our Canadian subsidiaries had $27.9 million of US dollar foreign currency contracts outstanding. As of June 30, 2013, the Company did not have any foreign currency contracts outstanding.

Certain commodities we use in the production and distribution of our products are exposed to market price risk. The Company utilizes derivative contracts to manage this risk. The majority of commodity forward contracts are not derivatives, and those that are, generally qualify for the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception under the guidance for derivative instruments and hedging activities, and therefore are not subject to its provisions. For derivative commodity contracts that do not qualify for the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception, the Company records their fair value on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, with changes in value being recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

The Company’s derivative commodity contracts may include contracts for diesel, oil, plastics, natural gas, electricity, and other commodity contracts that do not meet the requirements for the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception.

Diesel contracts are used to manage the Company’s risk associated with the underlying cost of diesel fuel used to deliver products. Contracts for oil and plastics are used to manage the Company’s risk associated with the underlying commodity cost of a significant component used in packaging materials. Contracts for natural gas and electricity are used to manage the Company’s risk associated with the utility costs of its manufacturing facilities, and commodity contracts that are derivatives that do not meet the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception are used to manage the price risk associated with raw material costs. As of June 30, 2014, the Company had outstanding contracts for the purchase of 24,406 megawatts of electricity, expiring throughout 2014.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

The following table identifies the derivative, its fair value, and location on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet:

 

     Balance Sheet Location    Fair Value  
        June 30, 2014      December 31, 2013  
          (In thousands)  

Asset Derivative:

        

Commodity contracts

   Prepaid expenses and other current assets    $ 177       $ 8   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
      $ 177       $ 8   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability Derivative:

        

Foreign currency contracts

   Accounts payable and accrued expenses    $ 28,102       $ —     
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
      $ 28,102       $ —     
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

We recorded the following gains and losses on our derivative contracts in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income:

 

     Location of (Loss) Gain Recognized in
Income
   Three Months
Ended June 30,
    Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
        2014     2013     2014     2013  
          (In thousands)     (In thousands)  

Mark to market unrealized (loss) gain:

           

Commodity contracts

   Other (income) expense, net    $ (53   $ (274   $ (169   $ 499   

Foreign currency contracts

   Gain on foreign currency exchange      (194     —          (194     —     
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total unrealized (loss) gain

        (247     (274     (363     499   

Realized (loss) gain

           

Commodity contracts

   Selling and distribution      —          (163     —          (129
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total realized (loss) gain

        —          (163     —          (129
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total (loss) gain

      $ (247   $ (437   $ (363   $ 370   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

20. Fair Value

The following table presents the carrying value and fair value of our financial instruments as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

     June 30, 2014     December 31, 2013        
     Carrying
Value
    Fair
Value
    Carrying
Value
    Fair
Value
    Level  
            
     (In thousands)     (In thousands)        

Not recorded at fair value (liability):

          

Revolving credit facility

   $ (309,000   $ (335,010   $ (535,000   $ (532,226     2   

Term loan

   $ (300,000   $ (336,123   $ —        $ —          2   

2018 Notes

   $ —        $ —        $ (400,000   $ (435,520     2   

2022 Notes

   $ (400,000   $ (411,000   $ —        $ —          2   

Recorded on a recurring basis at fair value (liability) asset:

          

Commodity contracts

   $ 177      $ 177      $ 8      $ 8        2   

Foreign currency contracts

   $ 28,102      $ 28,102      $ —        $ —          2   

Investments

   $ 9,386      $ 9,386      $ 8,680      $ 8,680        1   

Cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable are financial assets with carrying values that approximate fair value. Accounts payable are financial liabilities with carrying values that approximate fair value.

The fair value of the Revolving Credit Facility, Term Loan, 2022 Notes, foreign exchange contracts and commodity contracts are determined using Level 2 inputs. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable for an asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. The fair values of the Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan were estimated using present value techniques and market based interest rates and credit spreads. The fair value of the Company’s 2022 Notes was estimated based on quoted market prices for similar instruments, where the inputs are considered Level 2, due to their infrequent trading volume.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

The fair value of the commodity contracts are based on an analysis comparing the contract rates to the market rates at the balance sheet date. The commodity contracts are recorded at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The fair value of the Company’s foreign exchange contracts was estimated by comparing the foreign exchange rates of the Company’s contracts to the spot rate as of June 30, 2014, which is considered a Level 2 input.

The fair value of the investments is determined using Level 1 inputs. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement dates. The investments are recorded at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

21. Segment and Geographic Information and Major Customers

The Company manages operations on a company-wide basis, thereby making determinations as to the allocation of resources in total rather than on a segment-level basis. The Company has designated reportable segments based on how management views its business. The Company does not segregate assets between segments for internal reporting. Therefore, asset-related information has not been presented. The reportable segments, as presented below, are consistent with the manner in which the Company reports its results to the chief operating decision maker.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

The Company evaluates the performance of its segments based on net sales dollars and direct operating income (gross profit less freight out, sales commissions and direct selling and marketing expenses). The amounts in the following tables are obtained from reports used by senior management and do not include income taxes. Other expenses not allocated include unallocated selling and distribution expenses, unallocated costs of sales and unallocated corporate expenses. The accounting policies of the Company’s segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies set forth in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
      
     2014     2013     2014     2013  
     (In thousands)     (In thousands)  

Net sales to external customers:

        

North American Retail Grocery

   $ 444,244      $ 375,744      $ 896,655      $ 761,825   

Food Away From Home

     97,285        85,675        185,960        167,488   

Industrial and Export

     86,431        64,927        164,248        137,143   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 627,960      $ 526,346      $ 1,246,863      $ 1,066,456   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Direct operating income:

        

North American Retail Grocery

   $ 73,150      $ 61,140      $ 148,726      $ 126,449   

Food Away From Home

     12,054        11,958        21,543        22,858   

Industrial and Export

     13,476        13,509        28,926        25,914   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     98,680        86,607        199,195        175,221   

Unallocated selling and distribution expenses

     (2,702     (1,323     (5,745     (2,739

Unallocated costs of sales (1)

     105        (7,110     (2,393     (12,538

Unallocated corporate expense

     (51,507     (37,197     (96,182     (74,587
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     44,576        40,977        94,875        85,357   

Other expense

     (10,836     (13,094     (41,092     (24,120
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

   $ 33,740      $ 27,883      $ 53,783      $ 61,237   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Primarily related to accelerated depreciation and other charges related to restructurings.

Geographic Information — The Company had revenues to customers outside of the United States of approximately 13.4% of total consolidated net sales in the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, with 12.3% and 12.1% going to Canada, respectively.

Major Customers — Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and affiliates accounted for approximately 19.4% and 19.5% of consolidated net sales in the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. No other customer accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated net sales.

Product Information — The following table presents the Company’s net sales by major products for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
       
     2014      2013      2014      2013  
     (In thousands)      (In thousands)  

Products:

           

Beverages

   $ 117,562       $ 71,419       $ 241,882       $ 140,114   

Salad dressings

     101,290         81,503         189,426         154,282   

Beverage enhancers

     82,694         79,963         171,003         171,137   

Pickles

     87,926         85,466         156,775         156,376   

Mexican and other sauces

     65,930         63,234         126,579         121,405   

Soup and infant feeding

     51,316         36,926         108,513         92,004   

Cereals

     35,392         33,981         80,293         81,770   

Dry dinners

     32,240         28,586         67,317         57,780   

Aseptic products

     25,708         23,753         47,595         47,682   

Other products

     14,813         7,249         30,780         14,785   

Jams

     13,089         14,266         26,700         29,121   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net sales

   $ 627,960       $ 526,346       $ 1,246,863       $ 1,066,456   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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22. Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

As of June 30, 2014 the Company’s 2022 Notes are guaranteed, jointly and severally, by its 100% owned direct and indirect subsidiaries Bay Valley, Sturm Foods and S.T. Specialty Foods. There are no significant restrictions on the ability of the parent company or any guarantor to obtain funds from its subsidiaries by dividend or loan. The following condensed supplemental consolidating financial information presents the results of operations, financial position and cash flows of the parent company, its guarantor subsidiaries, its non-guarantor subsidiaries and the eliminations necessary to arrive at the information for the Company on a consolidated basis as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, and 2013. The equity method has been used with respect to investments in subsidiaries. The principal elimination entries eliminate investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions.

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Balance Sheet

June 30, 2014

(In thousands)

 

     Parent
Company
     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
     Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  
              

Assets

  

Current assets:

            

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ —         $ 1       $ 17,012      $ —        $ 17,013   

Investments

     —           —           9,386        —          9,386   

Receivables, net

     —           107,297         47,591        —          154,888   

Inventories, net

     —           363,383         135,550        —          498,933   

Deferred income taxes

     —           10,220         3,013        —          13,233   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     28,563         11,285         6,220        (20,581     25,487   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     28,563         492,186         218,772        (20,581     718,940   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     13,188         377,073         106,410        —          496,671   

Goodwill

     —           959,440         204,524        —          1,163,964   

Investment in subsidiaries

     2,207,315         301,559         —          (2,508,874     —     

Intercompany accounts receivable (payable), net

     69,044         258,186         (327,230     —          —     

Deferred income taxes

     14,474         —           —          (14,474     —     

Identifiable intangible and other assets, net

     54,903         277,787         200,091        —          532,781   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 2,387,487       $ 2,666,231       $ 402,567      $ (2,543,929   $ 2,912,356   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

            

Current liabilities:

            

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   $ 34,810       $ 222,523       $ 52,166      $ (20,581   $ 288,918   

Current portion of long-term debt

     —           1,535         2,404        —          3,939   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     34,810         224,058         54,570        (20,581     292,857   

Long-term debt

     1,009,000         2,663         4,913        —          1,016,576   

Deferred income taxes

     —           214,339         40,779        (14,474     240,644   

Other long-term liabilities

     7,228         17,856         746        —          25,830   

Stockholders’ equity

     1,336,449         2,207,315         301,559        (2,508,874     1,336,449   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 2,387,487       $ 2,666,231       $ 402,567      $ (2,543,929   $ 2,912,356   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Balance Sheet

December 31, 2013

(In thousands)

 

     Parent
Company
     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
     Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  
              

Assets

            

Current assets:

            

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 23,268       $ 43       $ 23,164      $ —        $ 46,475   

Investments

     —           —           8,680        —          8,680   

Accounts receivable, net

     258         116,464         36,041        —          152,763   

Inventories, net

     —           314,912         90,786        —          405,698   

Deferred income taxes

     —           18,534         3,375        —          21,909   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     27,890         12,593         758        (27,077     14,164   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     51,416         462,546         162,804        (27,077     649,689   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     13,426         379,380         69,469        —          462,275   

Goodwill

     —           959,440         159,764        —          1,119,204   

Investment in subsidiaries

     1,970,351         258,305         —          (2,228,656     —     

Intercompany accounts receivable (payable), net

     154,742         68,407         (223,149     —          —     

Deferred income taxes

     13,545         —           —          (13,545     —     

Intangible and other assets, net

     46,943         288,873         154,070        —          489,886   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 2,250,423       $ 2,416,951       $ 322,958      $ (2,269,278   $ 2,721,054   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

            

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   $ 26,127       $ 204,920       $ 34,843      $ (27,077   $ 238,813   

Current portion of long-term debt

     —           1,498         53        —          1,551   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     26,127         206,418         34,896        (27,077     240,364   

Long-term debt

     935,000         3,580         365        —          938,945   

Deferred income taxes

     206         213,219         28,689        (13,545     228,569   

Other long-term liabilities

     15,972         23,383         703        —          40,058   

Stockholders’ equity

     1,273,118         1,970,351         258,305        (2,228,656     1,273,118   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 2,250,423       $ 2,416,951       $ 322,958      $ (2,269,278   $ 2,721,054   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Income

Three Months Ended June 30, 2014

(In thousands)

 

     Parent
Company
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ —        $ 537,886      $ 154,221      $ (64,147   $ 627,960   

Cost of sales

     —          421,380        135,050        (64,147     492,283   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     —          116,506        19,171        —          135,677   

Selling, general and administrative expense

     17,333        50,695        12,176        —          80,204   

Amortization

     1,411        5,953        3,168        —          10,532   

Other operating income, net

     —          356        9        —          365   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating (loss) income

     (18,744     59,502        3,818        —          44,576   

Interest expense

     8,776        201        4,464        (4,440     9,001   

Interest income

     —          (4,444     (409     4,440        (413

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     5,259        —          —          —          5,259   

Other expense (income), net

     9        (2,399     (621     —          (3,011
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income before income taxes

     (32,788     66,144        384        —          33,740   

Income taxes (benefit)

     (12,641     24,442        180        —          11,981   

Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries

     41,906        204        —          (42,110     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 21,759      $ 41,906      $ 204      $ (42,110   $ 21,759   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Income

Three Months Ended June 30, 2013

(In thousands)

 

     Parent
Company
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ —        $ 471,138      $ 76,086      $ (20,878   $ 526,346   

Cost of sales

     —          374,912        62,744        (20,878     416,778   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     —          96,226        13,342        —          109,568   

Selling, general and administrative expense

     10,216        43,963        6,321        —          60,500   

Amortization

     1,321        5,756        1,150        —          8,227   

Other operating (income) expense, net

     —          (517     381        —          (136
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating (loss) income

     (11,537     47,024        5,490        —          40,977   

Interest expense

     12,085        154        3,521        (3,530     12,230   

Interest income

     —          (3,530     (322     3,530        (322

Other (income) expense, net

     (2     543        645        —          1,186   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income before income taxes

     (23,620     49,857        1,646        —          27,883   

Income taxes (benefit)

     (15,812     24,611        519        —          9,318   

Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries

     26,373        1,127        —          (27,500     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 18,565      $ 26,373      $ 1,127      $ (27,500   $ 18,565   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Income

Six Months Ended June 30, 2014

(In thousands)

 

     Parent
Company
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ —        $ 1,073,048      $ 283,186      $ (109,371   $ 1,246,863   

Cost of sales

     —          843,280        244,286        (109,371     978,195   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     —          229,768        38,900        —          268,668   

Selling, general and administrative expense

     31,392        96,728        23,869        —          151,989   

Amortization

     2,923        11,728        5,915        —          20,566   

Other operating expense, net

     —          1,217        21        —          1,238   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating (loss) income

     (34,315     120,095        9,095        —          94,875   

Interest expense

     19,465        385        8,300        (8,276     19,874   

Interest income

     —          (8,304     (553     8,276        (581

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     21,944        —          —          —          21,944   

Other expense (income), net

     9        (715     561        —          (145
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income before income taxes

     (75,733     128,729        787        —          53,783   

Income taxes (benefit)

     (29,933     47,289        346        —          17,702   

Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries

     81,881        441        —          (82,322     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 36,081      $ 81,881      $ 441      $ (82,322   $ 36,081   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Income

Six Months Ended June 30, 2013

(In thousands)

 

     Parent
Company
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ —        $ 957,072      $ 147,433      $ (38,049   $ 1,066,456   

Cost of sales

     —          759,288        121,477        (38,049     842,716   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     —          197,784        25,956        —          223,740   

Selling, general and administrative expense

     24,617        83,151        12,607        —          120,375   

Amortization

     2,599        11,808        2,319        —          16,726   

Other operating expense, net

     —          419        863        —          1,282   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating (loss) income

     (27,216     102,406        10,167        —          85,357   

Interest expense

     24,579        438        7,045        (7,054     25,008   

Interest income

     —          (7,054     (1,000     7,054        (1,000

Other (income) expense, net

     (2     (146     260        —          112   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income before income taxes

     (51,793     109,168        3,862        —          61,237   

Income taxes (benefit)

     (29,204     47,808        1,094        —          19,698   

Equity in net income of subsidiaries

     64,128        2,768        —          (66,896     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 41,539      $ 64,128      $ 2,768      $ (66,896   $ 41,539   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Three Months Ended June 30, 2014

(In thousands)

 

     Parent
Company
     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
     Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
     Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net income (loss)

   $ 21,759       $ 41,906       $ 204       $ (42,110   $ 21,759   

Other comprehensive income:

             

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     —           4,768         6,138         —          10,906   

Pension and post-retirement reclassification adjustment, net of tax

     —           103         —           —          103   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

     —           4,871         6,138         —          11,009   

Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries

     11,009         6,138         —           (17,147     —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

   $ 32,768       $ 52,915       $ 6,342       $ (59,257   $ 32,768   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Three Months Ended June 30, 2013

(In thousands)

 

     Parent
Company
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net income (loss)

   $ 18,565      $ 26,373      $ 1,127      $ (27,500   $ 18,565   

Other comprehensive income (loss):

          

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     —          (4,828     (6,781     —          (11,609

Pension and post-retirement reclassification adjustment, net of tax

     —          349        —          —          349   

Derivatives reclassification adjustment, net of tax

     41        —          —          —          41   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     41        (4,479     (6,781     —          (11,219

Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries

     (11,260     (6,781     —          18,041        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

   $ 7,346      $ 15,113      $ (5,654   $ (9,459   $ 7,346   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Six Months Ended June 30, 2014

(In thousands)

 

     Parent
Company
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net income (loss)

   $ 36,081      $ 81,881      $ 441      $ (82,322   $ 36,081   

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

          

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     —          (438     (563     —          (1,001

Pension and post-retirement reclassification adjustment, net of tax

     —          206        —          —          206   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

     —          (232     (563     —          (795

Equity in other comprehensive (loss) income of subsidiaries

     (795     (563     —          1,358        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

   $ 35,286      $ 81,086      $ (122   $ (80,964   $ 35,286   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Six Months Ended June 30, 2013

(In thousands)

 

     Parent
Company
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net income

   $ 41,539      $ 64,128      $ 2,768      $ (66,896   $ 41,539   

Other comprehensive income (loss):

          

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     —          (8,115     (11,352     —          (19,467

Pension and post-retirement reclassification adjustment, net of tax

     —          759        —          —          759   

Derivative reclassification adjustment, net of tax

     81        —          —          —          81   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     81        (7,356     (11,352     —          (18,627

Equity in other comprehensive income of subsidiaries

     (18,708     (11,352     —          30,060        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

   $ 22,912      $ 45,420      $ (8,584   $ (36,836   $ 22,912   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Six Months Ended June 30, 2014

(In thousands)

 

     Parent
Company
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  
            

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   $ 73,621      $ 102,402      $ 7,668      $ (100,298   $ 83,393   

Cash flows from investing activities:

          

Additions to property, plant and equipment

     (287     (23,233     (6,969     —          (30,489

Additions to other intangible assets

     (5,166     (234     —          —          (5,400

Intercompany transfer

     (173,924     231,047        —          (57,123     —     

Acquisitions, less cash acquired

     —          (144,147     3,312        —          (140,835

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

     —          130        397        —          527   

Purchase of investments

     —          —          (353     —          (353

Proceeds from sale of investments

     —          —          63        —          63   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in (provided by) investing activities

     (179,377     63,563        (3,550     (57,123     (176,487

Cash flows from financing activities:

          

Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility

     467,300        —          —          —          467,300   

Payments under Revolving Credit Facility

     (693,300     —          (312     —          (693,612

Proceeds from issuance of Term Loan

     300,000        —          —          —          300,000   

Proceeds from issuance of 2022 Notes

     400,000        —          —          —          400,000   

Payments on 2018 Notes

     (400,000     —          —          —          (400,000

Payments on capitalized lease obligations and other debt

     —          (880     —          —          (880

Payments of deferred financing costs

     (12,869     —          —          —          (12,869

Payment of debt premium for extinguishment of debt

     (16,693     —          —          —          (16,693

Intercompany transfer

     19,958        (165,127     (12,252     157,421        —     

Net receipts related to stock-based award activities

     9,411        —          —          —          9,411   

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

     8,681        —          —          —          8,681   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     82,488        (166,007     (12,564     157,421        61,338   

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     —          —          2,294        —          2,294   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (23,268     (42     (6,152     —          (29,462

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     23,268        43        23,164        —          46,475   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ —        $ 1      $ 17,012      $ —        $ 17,013   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Six Months Ended June 30, 2013

(In thousands)

 

     Parent
Company
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations      Consolidated  
             

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

   $ (15,554   $ 153,551      $ (67,955   $ —         $ 70,042   

Cash flows from investing activities:

           

Purchase of investments

     —          —          (7,585     —           (7,585

Additions to property, plant and equipment

     (156     (31,175     (4,310     —           (35,641

Additions to other intangible assets

     (2,407     (848     —          —           (3,255

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

     —          915        157        —           1,072   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (2,563     (31,108     (11,738     —           (45,409

Cash flows from financing activities:

           

Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility

     111,800        —          —          —           111,800   

Payments under Revolving Credit Facility

     (195,800     —          —          —           (195,800

Payments on capitalized lease obligations

     —          (1,149     —          —           (1,149

Intercompany transfer

     121,021        (121,021     —          —           —     

Net payments related to stock-based award activities

     (1,192     —          —          —           (1,192

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

     1,097        —          —          —           1,097   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     36,926        (122,170     —          —           (85,244

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     —          —          (5,451     —           (5,451
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     18,809        273        (85,144     —           (66,062

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     —          269        94,138        —           94,407   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 18,809      $ 542      $ 8,994      $ —         $ 28,345   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

23. Subsequent Events

On July 29, 2014, the Company announced that it completed the acquisition of Flagstone Foods (“Flagstone”) from Gryphon Investors and other shareholders. Flagstone purchases, prepares, packages, distributes, and sells branded and private label varieties of snack nuts, trail mixes, dried fruit, snack mixes, and other wholesome snacks to retailers in North America. The Company agreed to pay $860 million in cash for the business, subject to adjustments for working capital. The acquisition is expected to expand our existing product offerings by allowing the Company to enter into the healthy snack food category, while also providing more exposure to the perimeter of the store. The acquisition will be accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. The required disclosures have not been provided as the initial accounting for the business combination was not complete prior to the issuance of these financial statements. The acquisition was funded through a combination of borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility, a new $200 million term loan, and the net proceeds from the issuance of TreeHouse common stock.

On July 29, 2014, the Company entered into an Additional Credit Extension Amendment (the “Amendment”) to its Credit Agreement dated as of May 6, 2014, the proceeds of which were used to fund, in part, the acquisition of Flagstone. The Amendment, among other things, provides for a new $200 million senior unsecured term loan (the “Acquisition Term Loan”). The Acquisition Term Loan matures on May 6, 2019. Initial pricing for the Acquisition Term Loan is determined by LIBOR plus a margin of 2.0%. Thereafter, the Acquisition Term Loan generally will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to (i) LIBOR, plus a margin ranging from 1.50% to 2.25%, based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio or (ii) a Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus a margin ranging from 0.50% to 1.25%, based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio. The Acquisition Term Loan is subject to substantially the same covenants as the Revolving Credit Facility, and has the same Guarantors.

On July 22, 2014, the Company announced that it closed the public offering of an aggregate of 4,950,331 shares of TreeHouse common stock (the “Shares”), at a price of $75.50 per share. The Company used the net proceeds ($358 million) from the offering of the Shares to fund, in part, the acquisition of Flagstone.

 

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

Business Overview

TreeHouse is a food manufacturer servicing primarily the retail grocery and foodservice distribution channels. Our product categories (as described more fully below) include beverages; salad dressings; beverage enhancers; pickles; Mexican and other sauces; soup and infant feeding; cereals; dry dinners; aseptic products; and jams. We believe we are the largest manufacturer of pickles and non-dairy powdered creamer in the United States, and the largest manufacturer of private label salad dressings, powdered drink mixes, and instant hot cereals in the United States and Canada, based on sales volume.

The following discussion and analysis presents the factors that had a material effect on our results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. Also discussed is our financial position as of the end of those periods. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes to those Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report. This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contain forward-looking statements. See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements.

We discuss the following segments in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations: North American Retail Grocery, Food Away From Home, and Industrial and Export. The key performance indicators of our segments are net sales dollars and direct operating income, which is gross profit less the cost of transporting products to customer locations (referred to in the tables below as “freight out”), commissions paid to independent sales brokers, and direct selling and marketing expenses. The segment results are presented on a consistent basis with the manner in which the Company reports its results to the chief operating decision maker, and does not include an allocation of taxes and other corporate expenses, including those associated with restructurings. See Note 21 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the presentation of our reportable segments.

Our current operations consist of the following:

North American Retail Grocery — Our North American Retail Grocery segment sells branded and private label products to customers within the United States and Canada. These products include non-dairy powdered creamers; sweeteners; condensed, ready to serve and powdered soups, broths and gravies; refrigerated and shelf stable salad dressings and sauces; pickles and related products; salsa and Mexican sauces; jams and pie fillings; aseptic products; liquid non-dairy creamer; powdered drinks; single serve hot beverages; specialty teas; hot and cold cereals; baking and mix powders; macaroni and cheese; and skillet dinners.

Food Away From Home — Our Food Away From Home segment sells non-dairy powdered creamers; sweeteners; pickles and related products; Mexican sauces; refrigerated and shelf-stable dressings; aseptic products; hot cereals; powdered drinks; and single serve hot beverages to foodservice customers, including restaurant chains and food distribution companies, within the United States and Canada.

Industrial and Export — Our Industrial and Export segment includes the Company’s co-pack business and non-dairy powdered creamer sales to industrial customers for use in industrial applications, including products for repackaging in portion control packages and for use as ingredients by other food manufacturers. The most common products sold in this segment include non-dairy powdered creamer; baking and mix powders; pickles and related products; Mexican sauces; soup and infant feeding products; hot cereals; powdered drinks; single serve hot beverages; and specialty teas. Export sales are primarily to industrial customers outside of North America.

From a macroeconomic perspective, first quarter real Gross Domestic Product (“GDP”) decreased 2.1% from the fourth quarter 2013 (Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis). This trend indicates that the overall growth of the economy is still somewhat stagnant. The impact of this stagnancy on the food industry is that volume growth for traditional food categories in the U.S. has been slow. During the second quarter, most businesses in the food industry have reported negative to no growth in terms of volume, with a small group showing improvement. Analyst reports indicate soft food industry volumes for the entire year, and expect volumes to increase in the 1.5% range, while earnings growth is expected to expand at a faster rate, despite the softness in volume. The softer volumes of 2014 have been partially offset by growth in emerging markets, modest cost inflation, and lower pension costs.

While traditional volume growth appears to be limited in the short term, there are sectors that have experienced growth at a faster rate as consumer tastes shift. Specifically, consumers are eating less formal meals and are instead snacking or grazing. Coincident with this shifting is a shift in the types of food desired. For example, consumers appear to be more interested in foods described as being “better for you,” which includes fresh, or freshly prepared foods, and natural, organic or specialty foods, most of which are located at the perimeter of the store. These trends are prompting companies to increase or adjust their product offerings to cater to the consumer. In addition to the items noted above, and more specific to the Company, is the impact of foreign exchange rates between the U.S. and Canadian dollar. During the first six months of 2014, the average Canadian dollar exchange rate was approximately 7.4% weaker than the same period last year, impacting both our net sales and profitability.

 

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Despite the challenging operating environment of the food industry, the Company achieved a 16.9% increase in net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the same period last year, due to additional sales from acquisitions and improved volume/mix driven by our single serve beverage products. For the three months ended June 30, 2014, the Company experienced a 19.3% increase in net sales compared to the same period last year, as acquisitions and volume/mix improvement accelerated.

During the second quarter of 2014, sales and volumes shifted slightly back towards traditional grocers from alternate retail channels. The Company expects this trend to continue throughout 2014. In response to this continued shift, the Company has focused on lowering our “cost to serve” and aligned our offerings with shifting customer demands.

Total direct operating income, the measure of our segment profitability, lowered to 15.7% and 16.0% of net sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, representing a 70 and 50 basis point decrease for the respective periods as compared to the same periods last year. The change in direct operating income percentage between 2014 and 2013 is due to a combination of factors, including a higher mix of lower margin sales from recent acquisitions that were not part of the Company’s operations during the corresponding periods of the prior year. As a result of the acquisitions, the Company incurred integration costs that lowered our direct operating income by approximately $4.1 million for the second quarter and $5.8 million for the year to date, or 70 basis points in the quarter and 50 basis points on a year to date basis. Also impacting the reduced profitability percentage are unfavorable foreign exchange rates due to the weakened Canadian dollar as compared to the prior year.

Recent Developments

On July 29, 2014, the Company announced that it completed the acquisition of Flagstone Foods (“Flagstone”) from Gryphon Investors and other shareholders. Flagstone purchases, prepares, packages, distributes, and sells branded and private label varieties of snack nuts, trail mixes, dried fruit, snack mixes, and other wholesome snacks to retailers in North America. The Company agreed to pay $860 million in cash for the business, subject to adjustments for working capital. The acquisition is expected to expand our existing product offerings by allowing the Company to enter into the healthy snack food category, while also providing more exposure to the perimeter of the store. The acquisition will be accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. The required disclosures have not been provided as the initial accounting for the business combination was not complete prior to the issuance of these financial statements. The acquisition was funded through a combination of borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility, a new $200 million term loan, and the net proceeds from the issuance of TreeHouse common stock.

On July 29, 2014, the Company entered into an Additional Credit Extension Amendment (the “Amendment”) to its Credit Agreement dated as of May 6, 2014, the proceeds of which were used to fund, in part, the acquisition of Flagstone. The Amendment, among other things, provides for a new $200 million senior unsecured term loan (the “Acquisition Term Loan”). The Acquisition Term Loan matures on May 6, 2019. Initial pricing for the Acquisition Term Loan is determined by LIBOR plus a margin of 2.0%. Thereafter, the Acquisition Term Loan generally will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to (i) LIBOR, plus a margin ranging from 1.50% to 2.25%, based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio or (ii) a Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus a margin ranging from 0.50% to 1.25%, based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio. The Acquisition Term Loan is subject to substantially the same covenants as the Revolving Credit Facility, and has the same Guarantors.

On July 22, 2014, the Company announced that it closed the public offering of an aggregate of 4,950,331 shares of TreeHouse common stock (the “Shares”), at a price of $75.50 per share. The Company used the net proceeds ($358 million) from the offering of the Shares to fund, in part, the acquisition of Flagstone.

On May 30, 2014, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Protenergy from Whitecastle Investments Limited, Whitecap Venture Partners and others. Protenergy is a privately owned Canadian company that produces carton and recart broth, soups and gravies, both for private label and corporate brands, and also serves as a co-manufacturer of national brands. The Company agreed to pay CAD $170 million in cash for the business, subject to an adjustment for working capital. The acquisition of Protenergy is expected to expand our existing packaging capabilities and enable us to offer customers a full range of soup products as well as leverage our research and development capabilities in the evolution of shelf stable liquids from cans to cartons. The transaction was financed through borrowings under the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility. The acquisition is being accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting.

On May 6, 2014, the Company entered into a new unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with an aggregate commitment of $900 million and a $300 million term loan (the “Term Loan”) pursuant to a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). The Revolving Credit Facility matures on May 6, 2019. We used the proceeds from the Term Loan and a draw at closing on the Revolving Credit Facility to repay in full amounts outstanding under the $750 million unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Prior Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement replaced the Prior Credit Agreement, and the Prior Credit Agreement was terminated upon the repayment of the amounts outstanding thereunder on May 6, 2014.

 

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The initial pricing for the Revolving Credit Facility is determined by LIBOR plus a margin of 1.50%, which includes a 0.30% facility fee. Thereafter, the Revolving Credit Facility generally will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to (i) LIBOR, plus a margin ranging from 1.25% to 2.00% (inclusive of the facility fee), based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio or (ii) a Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus a margin ranging from 0.25% to 1.00% (inclusive of the facility fee), based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio.

The Term Loan matures in May 6, 2021. The initial pricing of the Term Loan is determined by LIBOR plus a margin of 1.75%. Thereafter, the Term Loan generally will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to (i) LIBOR, plus a margin ranging from 1.50% to 2.25%, based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio or (ii) a Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus a margin ranging from 0.50% to 1.25%, based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio. The Term Loan is subject to substantially the same covenants as the Revolving Credit Facility, and also has the same Guarantors.

On March 11, 2014, the Company issued $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.875% notes due March 15, 2022 (the “2022 Notes”), the proceeds of which were intended to extinguish $400 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of the previously issued 7.75% notes due March 1, 2018 (the “2018 Notes”). Due to timing, only $298 million of the proceeds were used in the first quarter to extinguish the 2018 Notes. The remaining proceeds were used to pay down the Prior Credit Agreement. On April 10, 2014, the Company extinguished the remaining $102 million of 2018 Notes using borrowings under the Prior Credit Agreement.

Results of Operations

The following table presents certain information concerning our financial results, including information presented as a percentage of net sales:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2014     2013     2014     2013  
     Dollars     Percent     Dollars     Percent     Dollars     Percent     Dollars     Percent  
     (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  

Net sales

   $ 627,960        100.0   $ 526,346        100.0   $ 1,246,863        100.0   $ 1,066,456        100.0

Cost of sales

     492,283        78.4        416,778        79.2        978,195        78.5        842,716        79.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     135,677        21.6        109,568        20.8        268,668        21.5        223,740        21.0   

Operating expenses:

            

Selling and distribution

     39,594        6.3        31,394        6.0        77,611        6.2        63,796        6.0   

General and administrative

     40,610        6.4        29,106        5.5        74,378        6.0        56,579        5.3   

Other operating (income) expense, net

     365        0.1        (136     —          1,238        0.1        1,282        0.1   

Amortization expense

     10,532        1.7        8,227        1.5        20,566        1.6        16,726        1.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     91,101        14.5        68,591        13.0        173,793        13.9        138,383        13.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     44,576        7.1        40,977        7.8        94,875        7.6        85,357        8.0   

Other expenses (income):

            

Interest expense

     9,001        1.4        12,230        2.3        19,874        1.6        25,008        2.4   

Interest income

     (413     (0.1     (322     (0.1     (581     —          (1,000     (0.1

(Gain) loss on foreign currency exchange

     (4,099     (0.7     841        0.2        (1,148     (0.1     480        —     

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     5,259        0.9        —          —          21,944        1.7        —          —     

Other expense (income), net

     1,088        0.2        345        0.1        1,003        0.1        (368     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other expense

     10,836        1.7        13,094        2.5        41,092        3.3        24,120        2.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     33,740        5.4        27,883        5.3        53,783        4.3        61,237        5.7   

Income taxes

     11,981        1.9        9,318        1.8        17,702        1.4        19,698        1.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 21,759        3.5      $ 18,565        3.5   $ 36,081        2.9   $ 41,539        3.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2013

Net Sales — Second quarter net sales increased 19.3%, to $628.0 million in 2014, compared to $526.3 million in the second quarter of 2013. The increase is primarily driven by acquisitions and favorable volume/mix in each of our segments that was partially offset by unfavorable foreign exchange with the Canadian dollar. Although the Canadian dollar was stronger in the second quarter of this year as compared to the first quarter, it was still weaker than the second quarter of the prior year. Net sales by segment are shown in the following table:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,  
     2014      2013      $ Increase/
(Decrease)
     % Increase/
(Decrease)
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

North American Retail Grocery

   $ 444,244       $ 375,744       $ 68,500         18.2

Food Away From Home

     97,285         85,675         11,610         13.6   

Industrial and Export

     86,431         64,927         21,504         33.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total

   $ 627,960       $ 526,346       $ 101,614         19.3
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Cost of Sales — All expenses incurred to bring a product to completion are included in cost of sales. These costs include raw material and packaging costs, labor costs, facility and equipment costs, costs to operate and maintain our warehouses, and costs associated with transporting our finished products from our manufacturing facilities to distribution centers. Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales was 78.4% in the second quarter of 2014, compared to 79.2% in 2013. In 2013, cost of sales included $7.8 million of costs associated with restructurings and facility consolidations, while 2014 cost of sales includes $4.1 million of acquisition and integration related costs. After adjusting for these items, cost of sales as a percentage of net sales was flat year over year, despite the inclusion of lower margin business from recent acquisitions, as an improved sales mix helped offset the negative impact. In addition to improved sales mix, the Company experienced operational efficiencies in our core legacy products.

Operating Expenses — Total operating expenses were $91.1 million in the second quarter of 2014, compared to $68.6 million in 2013. Operating expenses in 2014 resulted from the following:

Selling and distribution expenses increased $8.2 million, or 26.1%, in the second quarter of 2014 compared to 2013. This increase was primarily due to increased distribution and delivery costs resulting from higher volume, increased marketing spend, and acquisitions.

General and administrative expenses increased by $11.5 million in the second quarter of 2014 compared to 2013. Included in the increase are approximately $6.9 million of acquisition and integration costs from recent business combinations. The remaining increase is due to acquisitions and general business growth.

Other operating expense in the second quarter of 2014 was $0.4 million, compared to $0.1 million of income in 2013. These expenses primarily relate to restructuring costs and the prior year included gains on the sale of equipment that offset the expense.

Amortization expense increased $2.3 million in the second quarter of 2014 compared to 2013, due primarily to the amortization of intangible assets from acquisitions and additional Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) system costs.

Interest Expense — Interest expense decreased to $9.0 million in the second quarter of 2014, compared to $12.2 million in 2013, due to lower average interest rates as a result of the Company’s debt refinancing in March of 2014.

Interest Income — Interest income of $0.4 million relates to interest earned on the cash held by our Canadian subsidiaries and gains on investments as discussed in Note 5.

Foreign Currency — The Company’s foreign currency impact was a $4.1 million gain for the second quarter of 2014, compared to a loss of $0.8 million in 2013, primarily due to the strengthening of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar in the second quarter, compared to the first quarter of 2014, although the Canadian dollar is still weaker than 2013.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt — The Company incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $5.3 million in the second quarter, related to the extinguishment of the 2018 Notes.

Other Expense (Income), Net — Other expense was $1.1 million for the second quarter of 2014, compared to expense of $0.3 million in 2013.

Income Taxes — Income tax expense was recorded at an effective rate of 35.5% in the second quarter of 2014, compared to 33.4% in 2013. The increase in the effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to 2013 is attributable to an increase in state tax expense, acquisition related expenses that are not deductible for tax purposes, and the tax impact of a shift in revenue between jurisdictions.

 

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Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2013 — Results by Segment

North American Retail Grocery —

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,  
     2014     2013  
     Dollars      Percent     Dollars      Percent  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Net sales

   $ 444,244         100.0   $ 375,744         100.0

Cost of sales

     342,844         77.2        291,193         77.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

     101,400         22.8        84,551         22.5   

Freight out and commissions

     18,621         4.2        15,342         4.1   

Direct selling and marketing

     9,629         2.1        8,069         2.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Direct operating income

   $ 73,150         16.5   $ 61,140         16.3
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net sales in the North American Retail Grocery segment increased by $68.5 million, or 18.2%, in the second quarter of 2014 compared to 2013. The change in net sales from 2013 to 2014 was due to the following:

 

     Dollars     Percent  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

2013 Net sales

   $ 375,744     

Volume/mix

     22,657        6.0

Pricing

     (1,295     (0.3

Acquisitions

     50,739        13.5   

Foreign currency

     (3,601     (1.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

2014 Net sales

   $ 444,244        18.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The increase in net sales from 2013 to 2014 resulted primarily due to increases from all acquisitions and volume/mix, partially offset by foreign currency. During the second quarter, the Company experienced volume/mix increases in the beverages (primarily single serve hot beverages), pickles and dressings categories, partially offset by volume/mix decreases in the soup category. The roll-out of the Company’s single serve hot beverage program continues to drive a significant portion of the volume/mix increase.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales in the second quarter of 2014 decreased when compared to the second quarter of 2013, as the volume growth of higher margin products, specifically single serve beverages, and cost savings from operating efficiencies were partially offset by lower margins from acquisitions. Included in cost of sales for the second quarter of 2014 are acquisition and integration costs of approximately $0.7 million related to Protenergy. Cost of sales in the second quarter of 2014 increased on a dollar basis by $51.7 million as compared to the second quarter of 2013 primarily due to acquisitions and increased volume.

Freight out and commissions paid to independent sales brokers were $18.6 million in the second quarter of 2014, compared to $15.3 million in 2013, an increase of 21.4%, primarily due to acquisitions and increased volume.

Direct selling and marketing expenses were $9.6 million in the second quarter of 2014, and $8.1 million in 2013. The increase in direct selling and marketing expenses was due to acquisitions, as direct selling and marketing expense as a percentage of revenue remained flat.

 

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Food Away From Home —

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,  
     2014     2013  
     Dollars      Percent     Dollars      Percent  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Net sales

   $ 97,285         100.0   $ 85,675         100.0

Cost of sales

     79,209         81.4        68,754         80.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

     18,076         18.6        16,921         19.8   

Freight out and commissions

     3,634         3.7        3,024         3.5   

Direct selling and marketing

     2,388         2.5        1,939         2.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Direct operating income

   $ 12,054         12.4   $ 11,958         14.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net sales in the Food Away From Home segment increased by $11.6 million, or 13.6%, in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the prior year. The change in net sales from 2013 to 2014 was due to the following:

 

     Dollars     Percent  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

2013 Net sales

   $ 85,675     

Volume/mix

     87        0.1

Pricing

     613        0.7   

Acquisitions

     11,582        13.6   

Foreign currency

     (672     (0.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

2014 Net sales

   $ 97,285        13.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sales increased during the second quarter of 2014, compared to 2013, primarily due the Cains and Associated Brands acquisitions. Volume increases in the beverages and aseptic product categories were partially offset by reductions in the pickles and dressings categories.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales increased to 81.4% in the second quarter of 2014, as compared to 80.2% in the second quarter of 2013, reflecting the lower margins associated with the Cains and Associated Brands acquisitions and the impact of foreign exchange. The increase in cost of sales of $10.5 million in the second quarter of 2014 is primarily related to acquisitions.

Freight out and commissions paid to independent sales brokers increased by $0.6 million in the second quarter of 2014, compared to 2013, due to higher costs related to the Cains and Associated Brands acquisitions.

Direct selling and marketing was $2.4 million in the second quarter of 2014, and $1.9 million in 2013. The increase is primarily related to acquisitions and volume growth.

 

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Industrial and Export

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,  
     2014     2013  
     Dollars      Percent     Dollars      Percent  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Net sales

   $ 86,431         100.0   $ 64,927         100.0

Cost of sales

     70,335         81.4        49,721         76.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

     16,096         18.6        15,206         23.4   

Freight out and commissions

     2,140         2.5        1,270         2.0   

Direct selling and marketing

     480         0.5        427         0.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Direct operating income

   $ 13,476         15.6   $ 13,509         20.8
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net sales in the Industrial and Export segment increased $21.5 million, or 33.1%, in the second quarter of 2014, compared to the prior year. The change in net sales from 2013 to 2014 was due to the following:

 

     Dollars     Percent  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

2013 Net sales

   $ 64,927     

Volume/mix

     5,681        8.7

Pricing

     (711     (1.1

Acquisitions

     16,623        25.6   

Foreign currency

     (89     (0.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

2014 Net sales

   $ 86,431        33.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The increase in net sales is primarily due to all acquisitions and improved volume/mix, partially offset by reduced pricing. Higher sales in the beverages (primarily single serve hot beverages) and beverage enhancers (primarily non-dairy creamer) categories were partially offset by lower sales in the cereals category.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales increased from 76.6% in the second quarter of 2013, to 81.4% in 2014. Cost of sales in 2014 includes approximately $2.9 million of acquisition and integration costs related to Protenergy that increase cost of sales as a percentage of net sales by approximately 3.4%. The remaining increase is due to a shift in sales mix to lower margin products from our legacy business and acquisitions.

Freight out and commissions paid to independent sales brokers were $2.1 million in the second quarter of 2014, and $1.3 million in 2013. This increase was primarily due to higher volume and acquisitions.

Direct selling and marketing was $0.5 million in the second quarter of 2014, and $0.4 million in 2013. Although the costs associated with direct selling and marketing increased on a dollar basis, they remained consistent as a percentage of sales.

 

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2013

Net Sales — Net sales increased 16.9% to $1,246.9 million in the first six months of 2014, compared to $1,066.5 million in the first six months of 2013. The increase is primarily driven by acquisitions and increases in volume/mix, offset by unfavorable foreign exchange. Although the Canadian dollar strengthened in the second quarter of 2014, it was still weaker during the first six months of 2014 than during the first six months of 2013. Net sales by segment are shown in the following table:

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2014      2013      $ Increase/
(Decrease)
     % Increase/
(Decrease)
 
            (Dollars in thousands)         

North American Retail Grocery

   $ 896,655       $ 761,825       $ 134,830         17.7

Food Away From Home

     185,960         167,488         18,472         11.0

Industrial and Export

     164,248         137,143         27,105         19.8
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total

   $ 1,246,863       $ 1,066,456       $ 180,407         16.9
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Cost of Sales — All expenses incurred to bring a product to completion are included in cost of sales. These costs include raw materials, ingredient and packaging costs, labor costs, facility and equipment costs, costs to operate and maintain our warehouses, and costs associated with transporting our finished products from our manufacturing facilities to distribution centers. Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales was 78.5% in the first six months of 2014, compared to 79.0% in 2013. In 2013, cost of sales included $13.7 million of costs associated with restructurings and facility consolidations, while 2014 cost of sales includes $5.7 million of acquisition and integration related costs. After adjusting for these items, cost of sales as a percentage of net sales was slightly higher year over year, as lower margin business from recent acquisitions and unfavorable exchange rates offset an improved sales mix and operational efficiencies.

Operating Expenses — Total operating expenses were $173.8 million during the first six months of 2014, compared to $138.4 million in 2013. The increase in 2014 resulted from the following:

Selling and distribution expenses increased $13.8 million, or 21.7%, in the first six months of 2014 compared to 2013, primarily due to increased distribution and delivery costs resulting from higher volume, increased marketing spend and acquisitions.

General and administrative expenses increased $17.8 million in the first six months of 2014, compared to 2013. Included in the increase are approximately $7.8 million of acquisition and integration costs from recent business combinations. The remaining increase is primarily due to acquisitions and general business growth.

Amortization expense increased $3.8 million in the first six months of 2014, compared to the first six months of 2013, due primarily to the amortization of intangible assets from acquisitions and additional ERP system costs.

Other operating expense was $1.2 million in the first six months of 2014, compared to $1.3 million in the first six months of 2013, remaining consistent from year to year.

Interest Expense — Interest expense decreased to $19.9 million in the first six months of 2014, compared to $25.0 million in 2013, due to a decrease in average interest rates after the Company’s debt refinancing.

Interest Income — Interest income of $0.6 million relates to interest earned on the cash held by our Canadian subsidiaries and gains on investments as discussed in Note 5 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Foreign Currency — The Company’s foreign currency gain was $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to a loss of $0.5 million in 2013, due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates between the U.S. and Canadian dollar. During the second quarter of 2014, the Canadian dollar strengthened in comparison to the U.S. dollar by enough to offset the losses of the first quarter.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt — The Company incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $21.9 million in the first six months of 2014, related to the extinguishment of the 2018 Notes.

Other Expense (Income), Net — Other expense was $1.0 million in the first six months of 2014, compared to income of $0.4 million in 2013.

Income Taxes — Income tax expense was recorded at an effective rate of 32.9% in the first six months of 2014, compared to 32.2% in 2013. The increase in the effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to 2013 is attributable to an increase in state tax expense, acquisition related expenses that are not deductible for tax purposes, and the tax impact of a shift in revenue between jurisdictions.

 

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 — Results by Segment

North American Retail Grocery —

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2014     2013  
     Dollars      Percent     Dollars      Percent  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Net sales

   $ 896,655         100.0   $ 761,825         100.0

Cost of sales

     692,022         77.2        587,918         77.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

     204,633         22.8        173,907         22.8   

Freight out and commissions

     37,078         4.1        30,786         4.0   

Direct selling and marketing

     18,829         2.1        16,672         2.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Direct operating income

   $ 148,726         16.6   $ 126,449         16.6
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net sales in the North American Retail Grocery segment increased by $134.8 million, or 17.7%, in the first six months of 2014, compared to the first six months of 2013. The change in net sales from 2013 to 2014 was due to the following:

 

     Dollars     Percent  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

2013 Net sales

   $ 761,825     

Volume/mix

     45,602        6.0

Pricing

     (212     —     

Acquisition

     97,667        12.8   

Foreign currency

     (8,227     (1.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

2014 Net sales

   $ 896,655        17.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The increase in net sales from 2013 to 2014 is primarily due to all acquisitions and improved volume/mix, partially offset by the impact of unfavorable exchange rates with Canada. During the first six months of the year, the Company experienced volume gains in the beverages (single serve hot beverages), Mexican sauces and pickles categories that were partially offset by decreases in the soup and cereal categories. The roll-out of the Company’s single serve hot beverage program continues to drive a significant portion of the volume/mix increase.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales remained consistent at 77.2% for both the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2014. However, this percentage does not reflect $0.7 million in acquisition costs included in 2014 related to Protenergy. The lower margins from acquisitions and the impact of foreign exchange were offset by improved volume/mix and cost savings from operating efficiencies in the second quarter. The increase in cost of sales of $104.1 million is primarily due to acquisitions and additional volume.

Freight out and commissions paid to independent sales brokers were $37.1 million in the first six months of 2014, compared to $30.8 million in 2013, an increase of 20.4%, due to acquisitions and volume growth.

Direct selling and marketing expenses were $18.8 million in the first six months of 2014, compared to $16.7 million in 2013. As a percentage of sales, these costs remained consistent from year to year.

 

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Food Away From Home —

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2014     2013  
     Dollars      Percent     Dollars      Percent  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Net sales

   $ 185,960         100.0   $ 167,488         100.0

Cost of sales

     153,072         82.3        134,844         80.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

     32,888         17.7        32,644         19.5   

Freight out and commissions

     6,929         3.7        5,797         3.5   

Direct selling and marketing

     4,416         2.4        3,989         2.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Direct operating income

   $ 21,543         11.6   $ 22,858         13.6
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net sales in the Food Away From Home segment increased by $18.5 million, or 11.0%, in the first six months of 2014 compared to the prior year. The change in net sales from 2013 to 2014 was due to the following:

 

     Dollars     Percent  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

2013 Net sales

   $ 167,488     

Volume/mix

     (1,787     (1.1 )% 

Pricing

     975        0.6   

Acquisition

     20,780        12.4   

Foreign currency

     (1,496     (0.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

2014 Net sales

   $ 185,960        11.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sales increased during the first six months of 2014, compared to 2013, primarily due to the Cains and Associated Brands acquisitions, partially offset by slightly lower volume/mix and unfavorable foreign currency. Volume increases in the beverages category (primarily single serve hot beverages) were offset by reductions in the pickles and dressings categories. Volumes were challenged in the first quarter due to unfavorable weather conditions, but showed some improvement in the second quarter.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales increased from 80.5% in the first six months of 2013, to 82.3% in 2014, due to the impact of lower margin sales from acquisitions, along with operational inefficiencies at several of our legacy plants in the first quarter. Also leading to a higher cost of sales was the impact of foreign exchange. The increase in cost of sales of $18.2 million is primarily related to acquisitions.

Freight out and commissions paid to independent sales brokers were $6.9 million in the first six months of 2014, compared to $5.8 million in 2013, due to higher costs related to acquisitions, partially offset by lower volumes.

Direct selling and marketing was $4.4 million in the first six months of 2014, compared to $4.0 million in 2013. As a percentage of sales, these costs remained consistent from year to year.

 

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Industrial and Export

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2014     2013  
     Dollars      Percent     Dollars      Percent  
            (Dollars in thousands)         

Net sales

   $ 164,248         100.0   $ 137,143         100.0

Cost of sales

     130,708         79.6        107,416         78.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

     33,540         20.4        29,727         21.7   

Freight out and commissions

     3,720         2.3        2,915         2.1   

Direct selling and marketing

     894         0.5        898         0.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Direct operating income

   $ 28,926         17.6   $ 25,914         18.9
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net sales in the Industrial and Export segment increased $27.1 million, or 19.8%, in the first six months of 2014 compared to the prior year. The change in net sales from 2013 to 2014 was due to the following:

 

     Dollars     Percent  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

2013 Net sales

   $ 137,143     

Volume/mix

     2,757        2.0

Pricing

     (1,372     (1.0

Acquisition

     25,934        19.0   

Foreign currency

     (214     (0.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

2014 Net sales

   $ 164,248        19.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The increase in net sales is primarily due to all acquisitions and improved volume/mix in the second quarter, partially offset by pricing concessions and unfavorable foreign currency. Higher volumes of single serve hot beverages were partially offset by lower volumes of non-dairy powdered creamer and infant feeding products.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales increased from 78.3% in the first six months of 2013, to 79.6% in 2014, primarily due to acquisitions. Cost of sales in 2014 includes approximately $2.9 million of acquisition and integration costs related to Protenergy that increase the percentage of cost of sales as a percentage of net sales by approximately 1.8%. Also leading to a higher cost of sales was the impact of foreign exchange.

Freight out and commissions paid to independent sales brokers were $3.7 million in the first six months of 2014, compared to $2.9 million in 2013. This increase is due to the increase in volume and higher costs associated with acquisitions.

Direct selling and marketing was $0.9 million in the first six months of 2014 and 2013. The Company did not incur significant additional marketing costs, as this segment focuses on long-term customer contracts.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flow

Management assesses the Company’s liquidity in terms of its ability to generate cash to fund its operating, investing and financing activities. The Company continues to generate substantial cash flow from operating activities and remains in a strong financial position, with resources available for reinvestment in existing businesses, acquisitions and managing its capital structure on a short and long-term basis. If additional borrowings are needed, approximately $580.2 million was available under the Revolving Credit Facility as of June 30, 2014. Immediately following the acquisition of Flagstone, the Company had $220.1 million available under the Revolving Credit Facility. See Note 11 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our Revolving Credit Facility. We believe that, given our cash flow from operating activities and our available credit capacity, we can comply with the current terms of the Revolving Credit Facility and meet our foreseeable financial requirements.

The Company’s cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities, as reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows are summarized in the following tables:

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
             2014                     2013      
     (In thousands)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 36,081      $ 41,539   

Depreciation and amortization

     52,657        55,138   

Stock-based compensation

     9,699        7,108   

Deferred income taxes

     (1,106     2,138   

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     21,944        —     

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions

     (28,780     (34,222

Other

     (7,102     (1,659
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 83,393      $ 70,042   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Our cash provided by operations was $83.4 million in the first six months of 2014, compared to $70.0 million in 2013, an increase of $13.4 million. The increase in cash provided by operations was mainly attributable to higher income after considering the non-cash loss on extinguishment of debt resulting from increased volume/mix, acquisitions and lower interest expense. Also contributing to the increase were changes in working capital, as a greater use of accounts payable provided additional cash for operations, which was the result of the timing of payments. Offsetting the impact of cash provided from accounts payable was a greater use of cash in 2014 for inventories, resulting from an inventory build as the Company continues the rollout of the single serve beverage program. Further offsetting cash provided from operations was a greater use of cash related to the excess tax benefit from stock based activities as the Company continues to experience higher levels of stock option exercises as initial awards near expiration.

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
             2014                     2013          
     (In thousands)  

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Additions to property, plant and equipment

   $ (30,489   $ (35,641

Additions to other intangible assets

     (5,400     (3,255

Purchase of investments

     (353     (7,585

Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired

     (140,835     —     

Other

     590        1,072   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   $ (176,487   $ (45,409
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

In the first six months of 2014, cash used in investing activities increased by $131.1 million, compared to 2013. The increase in cash used in investing activities was mainly attributable to the acquisition of Protenergy in the second quarter of 2014, partially offset by decreased investments in property, plant and equipment in 2014 and a decrease in the purchase of investments, as less excess cash was available for investments in 2014.

We expect capital spending programs to be approximately $95 million in 2014. Capital spending in 2014 is focused on food safety, quality, additional capacity, productivity improvements, continued implementation of an ERP system, and routine equipment upgrades or replacements at our plants.

 

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     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2014     2013  
     (In thousands)  

Cash flows from financing activities:

  

Net borrowings of (payments for) debt

   $ 72,808      $ (85,149

Payment of deferred financing costs

     (12,869     —     

Payment of debt premium for extinguishment of debt

     (16,693     —     

Equity award financing activities

     18,092        (95
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   $ 61,338      $ (85,244
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was $61.3 million in the first six months of 2014, compared to net cash used in financing activities financing activities of $85.2 million in 2013. During the first six months of 2014, the Company acquired Protenergy using funds from the Revolving Credit Facility, while there were no acquisitions in the corresponding period of the prior year, which resulted in a net pay down of debt in 2013. During the current period, the Company also refinanced its Prior Credit Agreement and the 2018 Notes resulting in the payment of deferred financing fees and a premium to extinguish the 2018 Notes. Another contributor to the increase in cash provided by financing activities was the higher level of stock option exercises as compared to the prior period, resulting in the contribution of $18.1 million of cash. The Company expects stock option exercise activity to continue at higher than historical levels throughout 2014 as initial awards near expiration.

As of June 30, 2014, $14.3 million of cash held by our Canadian subsidiaries as cash and cash equivalents and short term investments is expected to be used for general corporate purposes in Canada, including capital projects and acquisitions.

Cash provided by operating activities is used to pay down debt and fund investments in property, plant and equipment.

The Company’s short-term financing needs are primarily to finance working capital during the year. As the Company continues to add new product categories to our portfolio, spikes in financing needs are lessened. Vegetable and fruit production are driven by harvest cycles, which occur primarily during the spring and summer as inventories of pickles and jams generally are at a low point in late spring and at a high point during the fall, increasing our working capital requirements. In addition, the Company builds inventories of salad dressings in the spring and soup in the summer months in anticipation of large seasonal shipments that begin in the second and third quarters, respectively. Non-dairy creamer inventory builds in the fall for the expected winter sales. Our long-term financing needs will depend largely on potential acquisition activity. We expect our Revolving Credit Facility, plus cash flow from operations, to be adequate to provide liquidity for current operations.

Debt Obligations

At June 30, 2014, we had $309 million in borrowings outstanding under our Revolving Credit Facility, $300 million outstanding under our Term Loan, $400 million of 2022 Notes outstanding, and $11.5 million of tax increment financing and other obligations. In addition, at June 30, 2014, there were $10.8 million in letters of credit under the Revolving Credit Facility that were issued but undrawn.

Also, at June 30, 2014, our Revolving Credit Facility provided for an aggregate commitment of $900 million, of which $580.2 million was available. Interest rates on debt outstanding under our Revolving Credit Facility for the three months ended June 30, 2014 averaged 1.56%

We are in compliance with applicable debt covenants as of June 30, 2014. From an interest coverage ratio perspective, the Company’s actual ratio as of June 30, 2014 is nearly 92.8% higher than the minimum required level. As it relates to the leverage ratio, the Company was approximately 15.4% below the maximum level (where the maximum level is not increased in the event of an acquisition).

See Note 11 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our indebtedness and related agreements.

 

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Other Commitments and Contingencies

We also have the following commitments and contingent liabilities, in addition to contingent liabilities related to the ordinary course of litigation, investigations and tax audits:

 

    certain lease obligations, and

 

    selected levels of property and casualty risks, primarily related to employee health care, workers’ compensation claims and other casualty losses.

See Note 18 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I — Item 1 of this Form 10-Q and Note 17 to our Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 for more information about our commitments and contingent obligations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Information regarding recent accounting pronouncements is provided in Note 2 to the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Critical Accounting Policies

A description of the Company’s critical accounting policies is contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. There were no material changes to our critical accounting policies in the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any obligations that meet the definition of an off-balance sheet arrangement, other than operating leases and letters of credit, which have or are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Forward Looking Statements

From time to time, we and our representatives may provide information, whether orally or in writing, including certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which are deemed to be “forward-looking” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Litigation Reform Act”). These forward-looking statements and other information are based on our beliefs as well as assumptions made by us using information currently available.

The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “should” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected or intended. We do not intend to update these forward-looking statements following the date of this report.

In accordance with the provisions of the Litigation Reform Act, we are making investors aware that such forward-looking statements, because they relate to future events, are by their very nature subject to many important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other public statements we make. Such factors include, but are not limited to: the outcome of litigation and regulatory proceedings to which we may be a party; the impact of product recalls; actions of competitors; changes and developments affecting our industry; quarterly or cyclical variations in financial results; our ability to obtain suitable pricing for our products; development of new products and services; our level of indebtedness; the availability of financing on commercially reasonable terms; cost of borrowing; our ability to maintain and improve cost efficiency of operations; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; interest rates; raw material and commodity costs; changes in economic conditions; political conditions; reliance on third parties for manufacturing of products and provision of services; general U.S. and global economic conditions; the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; consolidations in the retail grocery and foodservice industries; our ability to continue to make acquisitions in accordance with our business strategy or effectively manage the growth from acquisitions; and other risks that are set forth in the Risk Factors section, the Legal Proceedings section, the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section and other sections of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Interest Rate Fluctuations

As of June 30, 2014, the Company was party to an unsecured Revolving Credit Facility with an aggregate commitment of $900 million, with an interest rate based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio, and determined by either LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 1.25% to 2.00%, or a base rate (as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility) plus a margin ranging from 0.25% to 1.00%.

We do not hold any derivative financial instruments which could expose us to significant interest rate market risk, as of June 30, 2014. Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to the increase in the amount of interest expense we expect to pay with respect to our Revolving Credit Facility, which is tied to variable market rates. Based on our outstanding debt balance of $309 million under our Revolving Credit Facility at June 30, 2014, each 1% rise in our interest rate would increase our interest expense by approximately $3.1 million annually.

Input Costs

The costs of raw materials, packaging materials, fuel, and energy have varied widely in recent years and future changes in such costs may cause our results of operations and our operating margins to fluctuate significantly. When comparing the second quarter of 2014 to the second quarter of 2013, price increases in packaging and commodity costs such as dairy products and glass, were offset by price decreases in corn sweeteners, soybean oil, and coffee. We expect the volatile nature of these costs to continue with an overall upward trend.

We manage the cost of certain raw materials by entering into forward purchase contracts. Forward purchase contracts help us manage our business and reduce cost volatility. Some of these forward purchase contracts qualify as derivatives; however, the majority of commodity forward contracts are not derivatives. Those that are derivatives generally qualify for the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception under the guidance for derivative instruments and hedging activities, and therefore are not subject to its provisions. For derivative commodity contracts that do not qualify for the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception, the Company records their fair value on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, with changes in value being recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements in Income

We use a significant volume of fruits and vegetables in our operations as raw materials. Certain of these fruits and vegetables are purchased under seasonal grower contracts with a variety of growers strategically located to supply our production facilities. Bad weather or disease in a particular growing area can damage or destroy the crop in that area. If we are unable to buy the fruits and vegetables from local suppliers, we would purchase them from more distant locations, including other locations within the United States, Mexico or India, thereby increasing our production costs.

Changes in the prices of our products may lag behind changes in the costs of our products. Competitive pressures also may limit our ability to quickly raise prices in response to increased raw materials, packaging, fuel, and energy costs. Accordingly, if we are unable to increase our prices to offset increasing costs, our operating profits and margins could be materially affected. In addition, in instances of declining input costs, customers may be looking for price reductions in situations where we have locked into pricing at higher costs.

Fluctuations in Foreign Currencies

The Company has operations in Canada, where the functional currency is the Canadian dollar. Items that give rise to foreign exchange transaction gains and losses primarily include foreign denominated intercompany loans and input costs. For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 the Company recognized a gain of $1.1 million and a loss of $0.5 million, respectively in the foreign exchange line on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

Also impacted by foreign exchange is the translation of the Company’s Canadian financial statements. For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company recognized losses of $1.0 million and $19.5 million, respectively, as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income.

The Company enters into foreign currency contracts due to the exposure to Canadian/U.S. dollar currency fluctuations on cross border transactions. The Company does not apply hedge accounting to these contracts and records them at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The contracts are entered into for the purchase of U.S. dollar denominated raw materials by our Canadian subsidiary. As of June 30, 2014, the Company had $27.9 million of U.S. dollar foreign currency contracts outstanding. The Company had no foreign currency contracts outstanding as of June 30, 2013.

 

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures to give reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These controls and procedures also give reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in such reports is accumulated and communicated to management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

As of June 30, 2014, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), together with management, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective. We have excluded Protenergy from our evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2014 because Protenergy was acquired by the Company on May 30, 2014. The net sales and total assets of Protenergy represented approximately 1.7% and 6.8%, respectively, of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statement amounts as of and for the quarter ended June 30, 2014.

There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2014 that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.

Oak Brook, Illinois

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of TreeHouse Foods, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of June 30, 2014, and the related condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, and of cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. This interim financial information is the responsibility of the Company’s management.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial information taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to such condensed consolidated interim financial information for it to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of TreeHouse Foods, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2013, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 20, 2014, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Chicago, Illinois

August 7, 2014

 

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Part II — Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are party to a variety of legal proceedings arising out of the conduct of our business. While the results of proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the final outcome of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Information regarding risk factors appears in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Information Related to Forward-Looking Statements, in Part I — Item 2 of this Form 10-Q and in Part I — Item 1A of the TreeHouse Foods, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the TreeHouse Foods, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December  31, 2013.

Item 5. Other Information

None

Item 6. Exhibits

 

    2.1    Stock purchase agreement, dated as of April 18, 2014, by and among TreeHouse Foods, Inc., Whitecastle Investments Limited, the other sellers party thereto and PFF Capital is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 18, 2014.
    2.2    Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 27, 2014, by and among Bay Valley Foods LLC, Snacks Acquisition Sub, Inc., Snacks Parent Corporation and Gryphon Partners is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 27, 2014.
  10.1    Credit Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2014, between the Company, Bank of America, N.A. and the other lenders party thereto is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 6, 2014.
  12.1    Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Changes.
  15.1    Awareness Letter from Deloitte & Touche LLP regarding unaudited financial information.
  31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  32.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS    XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirement 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.

 

TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC.

/s/ Dennis F. Riordan

Dennis F. Riordan
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

August 7, 2014

 

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