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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended September 28, 2013

 

OR

 

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

 

For the transition period from              to

 

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-1361

 

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

 

VIRGINIA

 

22-1318955

(State of Incorporation)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

7401 South Cicero Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

 

60629

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

773-838-3400

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer x

 

Accelerated filer o

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer o

 

Smaller reporting company o

 

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

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date     (September 28, 2013).

 

Class

 

Outstanding

 

 

 

Common Stock, $.69 4/9 par value

 

37,376,085

Class B Common Stock, $.69 4/9 par value

 

22,259,270

 

 

 



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TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

September 28, 2013

 

INDEX

 

 

 

Page No.

 

 

 

Part I —

Financial Information

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements:

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

3-4

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Retained Earnings

5

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings

6

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

7

 

 

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

8-15

 

 

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

16-20

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

21

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

21

 

 

 

Part II —

Other Information

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

22

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

22

 

 

Signatures

23

 

 

Certifications

24-26

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  See “Forward-Looking Statements” under Part I — Item 2 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(in thousands) (UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

September 28, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

September 29, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash & cash equivalents

 

$

32,734

 

$

63,862

 

$

37,124

 

Investments

 

31,579

 

18,746

 

14,563

 

Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $3,446, $2,142 & $3,501

 

102,786

 

42,108

 

111,578

 

Other receivables

 

3,466

 

5,528

 

6,539

 

Inventories:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finished goods & work-in-process

 

40,437

 

37,046

 

36,506

 

Raw material & supplies

 

29,044

 

25,337

 

28,925

 

Prepaid expenses

 

1,463

 

4,148

 

4,167

 

Deferred income taxes

 

4,942

 

466

 

600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current assets

 

246,451

 

197,241

 

240,002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT, at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

21,679

 

21,687

 

21,694

 

Buildings

 

108,376

 

108,391

 

107,962

 

Machinery & equipment

 

328,520

 

331,110

 

323,277

 

Construction in progress

 

12,878

 

2,539

 

9,566

 

 

 

471,453

 

463,727

 

462,499

 

Less-accumulated depreciation

 

274,448

 

262,437

 

258,112

 

Net property, plant and equipment

 

197,005

 

201,290

 

204,387

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

73,237

 

73,237

 

73,237

 

Trademarks

 

175,024

 

175,024

 

175,024

 

Investments

 

162,371

 

126,812

 

129,345

 

Split dollar officer life insurance

 

41,394

 

66,911

 

70,549

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

 

680

 

Deferred income taxes

 

6,026

 

6,222

 

8,015

 

Total other assets

 

458,052

 

448,206

 

456,850

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

901,508

 

$

846,737

 

$

901,239

 

 

(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.)

 

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(in thousands except per share data) (UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

September 28, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

 

September 29, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

14,801

 

$

8,942

 

$

18,050

 

Dividends payable

 

4,770

 

 

4,689

 

Accrued liabilities

 

49,539

 

45,150

 

49,891

 

Postretirement health care and life insurance benefits

 

555

 

555

 

574

 

Income taxes payable

 

11,113

 

6,118

 

8,137

 

Total current liabilities

 

80,778

 

60,765

 

81,341

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes

 

43,423

 

38,748

 

43,265

 

Postretirement health care and life insurance benefits

 

29,401

 

26,826

 

27,788

 

Industrial development bonds

 

7,500

 

7,500

 

7,500

 

Liability for uncertain tax positions

 

7,794

 

7,866

 

8,019

 

Deferred compensation and other liabilities

 

64,988

 

55,217

 

54,665

 

Total noncurrent liabilities

 

153,106

 

136,157

 

141,237

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $.69-4/9 par value- 120,000 shares authorized; 37,376, 36,649 & 36,998, respectively, issued

 

25,955

 

25,450

 

25,693

 

Class B common stock, $.69-4/9 par value- 40,000 shares authorized; 22,259, 21,627 & 21,629, respectively, issued

 

15,458

 

15,018

 

15,020

 

Capital in excess of par value

 

584,128

 

547,576

 

556,771

 

Retained earnings

 

60,478

 

80,210

 

101,171

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(16,403

)

(16,447

)

(18,002

)

Treasury stock (at cost)- 76, 73 & 73 shares, respectively

 

(1,992

)

(1,992

)

(1,992

)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

667,624

 

649,815

 

678,661

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

901,508

 

$

846,737

 

$

901,239

 

 

(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.)

 

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TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

EARNINGS AND RETAINED EARNINGS

(in thousands except per share amounts)    (UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

Quarter Ended

 

Year to Date Ended

 

 

 

September 28, 2013

 

September 29, 2012

 

September 28, 2013

 

September 29, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net product sales

 

$

191,807

 

$

200,274

 

$

404,074

 

$

418,193

 

Rental and royalty revenue

 

902

 

908

 

2,807

 

2,948

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenue

 

192,709

 

201,182

 

406,881

 

421,141

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product cost of goods sold

 

125,833

 

135,852

 

264,974

 

283,615

 

Rental and royalty cost

 

223

 

232

 

698

 

739

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total costs

 

126,056

 

136,084

 

265,672

 

284,354

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product gross margin

 

65,974

 

64,422

 

139,100

 

134,578

 

Rental and royalty gross margin

 

679

 

676

 

2,109

 

2,209

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total gross margin

 

66,653

 

65,098

 

141,209

 

136,787

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, marketing and administrative expenses

 

33,166

 

32,685

 

87,620

 

84,946

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from operations

 

33,487

 

32,413

 

53,589

 

51,841

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income, net

 

3,105

 

1,537

 

7,401

 

4,428

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings before income taxes

 

36,592

 

33,950

 

60,990

 

56,269

 

Provision for income taxes

 

10,549

 

11,027

 

17,509

 

17,061

 

Net earnings

 

26,043

 

22,923

 

43,481

 

39,208

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings per share

 

$

0.44

 

$

0.38

 

$

0.73

 

$

0.65

 

Dividends per share *

 

$

0.08

 

$

0.08

 

$

0.24

 

$

0.24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average number of shares outstanding

 

59,579

 

60,456

 

59,723

 

60,634

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained earnings at beginning of period

 

$

39,199

 

$

82,931

 

$

80,210

 

$

114,269

 

Net earnings

 

26,043

 

22,923

 

43,481

 

39,208

 

Cash dividends

 

(4,764

)

(4,683

)

(14,185

)

(13,972

)

Stock dividends

 

 

 

(49,028

)

(38,334

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained earnings at end of period

 

$

60,478

 

$

101,171

 

$

60,478

 

$

101,171

 

 


*Does not include 3% stock dividend to shareholders of record on 3/5/13 and 3/6/12.

 

(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.)

 

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TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS

(in thousands except per share amounts) (UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

Quarter Ended

 

Year to Date Ended

 

 

 

September
28, 2013

 

September
29, 2012

 

September
28, 2013

 

September
29, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

$

26,043

 

$

22,923

 

$

43,481

 

$

39,208

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

(144

)

1,303

 

(245

)

1,644

 

Pension and post-retirement reclassification adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gains (losses) for the period on investments

 

400

 

869

 

219

 

837

 

Less: reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses to net income

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gains (losses) on investments

 

400

 

869

 

219

 

837

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gains (losses) for the period on derivatives

 

768

 

73

 

(964

)

(120

)

Less: reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses to net income

 

315

 

41

 

1,216

 

(241

)

Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives

 

1,083

 

114

 

252

 

(361

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax

 

1,339

 

2,286

 

226

 

2,120

 

Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive income

 

(560

)

(378

)

(182

)

(169

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive earnings

 

$

26,822

 

$

24,831

 

$

43,525

 

$

41,159

 

 


(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.)

 

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TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)   (UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

Year to Date Ended

 

 

 

September 28, 2013

 

September 29, 2012

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

$

43,481

 

$

39,208

 

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

14,863

 

14,992

 

Loss from equity method investment

 

733

 

963

 

Amortization of marketable security premiums

 

2,274

 

1,318

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

(60,765

)

(69,113

)

Other receivables

 

2,315

 

(3,508

)

Inventories

 

(7,141

)

6,696

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

28,193

 

7,009

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

10,301

 

13,906

 

Income taxes payable and deferred

 

5,124

 

7,272

 

Postretirement health care and life insurance benefits

 

2,575

 

2,254

 

Deferred compensation and other liabilities

 

2,801

 

2,403

 

Other

 

(175

)

715

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash from operating activities

 

44,579

 

24,115

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(10,593

)

(7,008

)

Net purchases of trading securities

 

(2,612

)

(2,489

)

Purchase of available for sale securities

 

(63,992

)

(33,502

)

Sale and maturity of available for sale securities

 

22,436

 

5,743

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(54,761

)

(37,256

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares purchased and retired

 

(11,429

)

(14,363

)

Dividends paid in cash

 

(9,517

)

(13,984

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(20,946

)

(28,347

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

(31,128

)

(41,488

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 

63,862

 

78,612

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter

 

$

32,734

 

$

37,124

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes paid, net

 

$

13,173

 

$

10,651

 

Interest paid

 

$

19

 

$

27

 

Stock dividend issued

 

$

48,925

 

$

38,237

 

 

(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.)

 

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TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 28, 2013

(in thousands except per share amounts) (UNAUDITED)

 

Note 1 — Significant Accounting Policies

 

General Information

 

Foregoing data has been prepared from the unaudited financial records of Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the Company) and in the opinion of management all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim period have been reflected. All adjustments were of a normal and recurring nature. Certain amounts previously reported have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in the Company’s 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Results of operations for the period ended September 28, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year to end December 31, 2013 because of the seasonal nature of the Company’s operations. Historically, the third quarter has been the Company’s largest sales quarter due to Halloween sales.

 

Accounting Pronouncements

 

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, which requires presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists.  ASU 2013-11 provides explicit guidance on presentation in financial statements.  The amendment is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013.  The Company does not expect adoption of this ASU to significantly impact its consolidated financial statements.

 

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02 which requires additional disclosures regarding the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to present, either on the face of the income statement or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income if the amount is reclassified in its entirety in the same reporting period. This guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2013. The Company’s adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-02, which allows an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test of an indefinite-lived intangible asset.  Per the terms of this ASU, an entity would not be required to calculate the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset unless the entity determines, based on qualitative assessment, that it is not more likely than not, the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired.  The revised standard is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2012; however, early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of this ASU to significantly impact the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-05, which permits an entity to release cumulative translation adjustments into net income when a reporting entity (parent) ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a business within a foreign entity. Accordingly, the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income only if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity in which the subsidiary or group of assets had resided, or, if a controlling financial interest is no longer held. The revised standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013; however, early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of this ASU to significantly impact its consolidated financial statements.

 

Note 2 — Average Shares Outstanding

 

The average number of shares outstanding for year to date ended September 28, 2013 reflect stock purchases of 384 shares for $11,429 and a 3% stock dividend distributed on April 5, 2013. The average number of shares outstanding for year to date ended September 29, 2012 reflect stock purchases of 593 shares for $14,363 and a 3% stock dividend distributed on April 5, 2012. The average number of shares for third quarter 2013 and 2012 reflect stock purchases of 28 shares for $861 and 287 shares for $7,287, respectively.

 

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Note 3 — Income Taxes

 

The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S. and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company remains subject to examination by U.S. federal and state and foreign tax authorities for the years 2009 through 2012. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to examination by tax authorities for the year 2008 and prior. The consolidated effective tax rates were 28.8% and 32.5% in third quarter 2013 and 2012, respectively, and 28.7% and 30.3% in nine months 2013 and 2012, respectively. The lower effective income tax rate in third quarter 2013 compared to third quarter 2012 reflects lower state income tax expense including the settlement of certain state income tax issues. The lower effective tax rate in the nine months 2013 period is primarily due to the release of certain tax valuation allowances relating to prior capital losses as a result of capital gains realized during nine months 2013. In addition, the Company’s overall effective tax rate on foreign earnings, primarily Canada and Mexico, reflect statutory rates which are lower than the 35.0% U.S. statutory corporate income tax rate.

 

Note 4 — Fair Value Measurements

 

Current accounting guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received in the sale of an asset, or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Guidance requires disclosure of the extent to which fair value is used to measure financial assets and liabilities, the inputs utilized in calculating valuation measurements, and the effect of the measurement of significant unobservable inputs on earnings, or changes in net assets, as of the measurement date. Guidance establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy based upon the transparency of inputs utilized in the measurement and valuation of financial assets or liabilities as of the measurement date. Level 1 inputs include quoted prices for identical instruments and are the most observable. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity rates and yield curves. Level 3 inputs are not observable in the market and include management’s own judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The use of observable and unobservable inputs is reflected in the hierarchy assessment disclosed in the table below.

 

As of September 28, 2013, December 31, 2012 and September 29, 2012, the Company held certain financial assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. These included derivative hedging instruments related to the purchase of certain raw materials and foreign currencies, investments in trading securities and available for sale securities, including an auction rate security. The Company’s available for sale and trading securities principally consist of municipal bonds and mutual funds that are publicly traded.

 

The following table presents information about the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of September 28, 2013, December 31, 2012 and September 29, 2012, and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value:

 

 

 

Estimated Fair Value September 28, 2013

 

 

 

Total

 

Input Levels Used

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

32,734

 

$

32,734

 

$

 

$

 

Auction rate security

 

10,162

 

 

 

10,162

 

Available for sale securities excluding the auction rate security

 

123,391

 

 

123,391

 

 

Foreign currency forward contracts

 

29

 

 

29

 

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

97

 

97

 

 

 

Trading securities

 

58,968

 

58,968

 

 

 

Total assets measured at fair value

 

$

225,381

 

$

91,799

 

$

123,420

 

$

10,162

 

 

 

 

Estimated Fair Value December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Total

 

Input Levels Used

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

63,862

 

$

63,862

 

$

 

$

 

Auction rate security

 

9,485

 

 

 

9,485

 

Available for sale securities excluding the auction rate security

 

84,568

 

 

84,568

 

 

Commodity futures contracts, net

 

(112

)

(112

)

 

 

Trading securities

 

49,378

 

49,378

 

 

 

Total assets measured at fair value

 

$

207,181

 

$

113,128

 

$

84,568

 

$

9,485

 

 

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Estimated Fair Value September 29, 2012

 

 

 

Total

 

Input Levels Used

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

37,124

 

$

37,124

 

$

 

$

 

Auction rate security

 

8,130

 

 

 

8,130

 

Available for sale securities excluding the auction rate security

 

84,437

 

 

84,437

 

 

Foreign currency forward contracts

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

48

 

48

 

 

 

Commodity options contracts

 

100

 

100

 

 

 

Trading securities

 

48,382

 

48,382

 

 

 

Total assets measured at fair value

 

$

178,221

 

$

85,654

 

$

84,437

 

$

8,130

 

 

As of September 28, 2013, the Company’s long-term investments include $10,162 ($13,550 original cost) of Jefferson County Alabama Sewer Revenue Refunding Warrants, originally purchased with an insurance-backed AAA rating.  This is an auction rate security that is classified as an available for sale security.  Due to adverse events related to Jefferson County and its bond insurance carrier, Financial Guaranty Insurance Company (FGIC), as well as events in the credit markets, the auctions for this auction rate security have failed since 2008.  As such, the Company continues to estimate the fair value of this auction rate security utilizing a valuation model with Level 3 inputs, as defined by guidance.  This valuation model considered, among others items, a limited number of market trades, the credit risk of the collateral underlying the auction rate security, the credit risk of the bond insurer, interest rates, and the amount and timing of expected future cash flows including assumptions about the market expectation of the next successful auction or possible negotiated settlement between Jefferson County and the debt holders.  The trading range of these inputs was between 65.2% and 73.0% of the original par value. Both Jefferson County and FGIC are in bankruptcy. During the second quarter 2013, Jefferson County and the holders of its bonds and warrants reached an agreement whereby Jefferson County would issue replacement securities with a value of approximately 80% of the face value of the original bonds and warrants. The agreement is subject to approval by the bankruptcy court which is scheduled to meet at a future date. Nonetheless, future rulings by the bankruptcy courts could have adverse effects to the holders of warrants and other debt, and further reduce the market value of this auction rate security resulting in an additional other-than-temporary impairments and charges to net earnings. The Company is not currently able to determine with certainty the outcome of this matter, or the amount and timing of the ultimate net proceeds that it may recover. See also the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis included in the Company’s 2012 Form 10-K and annual report.

 

The following table presents additional information about the Company’s financial instruments (an auction rate security) measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) at September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012:

 

 

 

2013

 

2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1

 

$

9,485

 

$

7,453

 

Unrealized gain in other comprehensive earnings

 

677

 

677

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at September 28 and September 29, respectively

 

$

10,162

 

$

8,130

 

 

The fair value of the Company’s industrial revenue development bonds at September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012 were valued using Level 2 inputs which approximates the carrying value of $7,500 for both periods. Interest rates on these bonds are reset weekly based on current market conditions.

 

Note 5 — Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

 

From time to time, the Company uses derivative instruments, including foreign currency forward contracts, commodity futures contracts and commodity option contracts, to manage its exposures to foreign exchange and commodity prices. Commodity futures contracts and most commodity option contracts are intended and effective as hedges of market price risks associated with the anticipated purchase of certain raw materials (primarily sugar). Foreign currency forward contracts are intended and effective as hedges of the Company’s exposure to the variability of cash flows, primarily related to the foreign exchange rate changes of products manufactured in Canada and sold in the United States from foreign suppliers denominated in a foreign currency. The Company does not engage in trading or other speculative use of derivative instruments.

 

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The Company recognizes all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. Derivative assets are recorded in other receivables and derivative liabilities are recorded in accrued liabilities. The Company uses either hedge accounting or mark-to-market accounting for its derivative instruments. Derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting are designated as cash flow hedges by formally documenting the hedge relationships, including identification of the hedging instruments, the hedged items and other critical terms, as well as the Company’s risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transaction.

 

Changes in the fair value of the Company’s cash flow hedges are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, and are reclassified to earnings in the periods in which earnings are affected by the hedged item. Substantially all amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss for commodity derivatives are expected to be reclassified to cost of goods sold. Substantially all amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss for foreign currency derivatives are expected to be reclassified to other income, net.

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s outstanding derivative contracts and their effects on its Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at September 28, 2013, December 31, 2012 and September 29, 2012:

 

 

 

September 28, 2013

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts

 

Assets

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency forward contracts

 

$

30,181

 

$

29

 

$

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

4,376

 

114

 

(66

)

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

143

 

(66

)

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

871

 

49

 

 

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

49

 

 

Total derivatives

 

 

 

$

192

 

$

(66

)

 

 

 

December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts

 

Assets

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

$

7,868

 

$

127

 

$

(301

)

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

127

 

(301

)

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

627

 

62

 

 

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

62

 

 

Total derivatives

 

 

 

$

189

 

$

(301

)

 

 

 

September 29, 2012

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts

 

Assets

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

$

2,252

 

$

53

 

$

(5

)

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

53

 

(5

)

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

841

 

100

 

 

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

100

 

 

Total derivatives

 

 

 

$

153

 

$

(5

)

 

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The effects of derivative instruments on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings and Retained Earnings, and the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Earnings for periods ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012 are as follows:

 

 

 

For Quarter Ended September 28, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

Gain (Loss)

 

on Amount Excluded

 

 

 

Gain(Loss)

 

Reclassified from

 

from Effectiveness

 

 

 

Recognized

 

Accumulated OCI

 

Testing Recognized

 

 

 

in OCI

 

into Earnings

 

in Earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency forward contracts

 

$

626

 

$

(162

)

$

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

142

 

(153

)

 

Commodity option contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

768

 

$

(315

)

$

 

 

 

 

For Quarter Ended September 29, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

Gain (Loss)

 

on Amount Excluded

 

 

 

Gain (Loss)

 

Reclassified from

 

from Effectiveness

 

 

 

Recognized

 

Accumulated OCI

 

Testing Recognized

 

 

 

in OCI

 

into Earnings

 

in Earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency forward contracts

 

$

94

 

$

164

 

$

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

(20

)

(200

)

 

Commodity option contracts

 

(1

)

(5

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

73

 

$

(41

)

$

 

 

 

 

For Year to Date Ended September 28, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

Gain (Loss)

 

on Amount Excluded

 

 

 

Gain(Loss)

 

Reclassified from

 

from Effectiveness

 

 

 

Recognized

 

Accumulated OCI

 

Testing Recognized

 

 

 

in OCI

 

into Earnings

 

in Earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency forward contracts

 

$

(241

)

$

(270

)

$

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

(723

)

(946

)

 

Commodity option contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

(964

)

$

(1,216

)

$

 

 

 

 

For Year to Date Ended September 29, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

Gain (Loss)

 

on Amount Excluded

 

 

 

Gain (Loss)

 

Reclassified from

 

from Effectiveness

 

 

 

Recognized

 

Accumulated OCI

 

Testing Recognized

 

 

 

in OCI

 

into Earnings

 

in Earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency forward contracts

 

$

222

 

$

428

 

$

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

(307

)

(152

)

 

Commodity option contracts

 

(35

)

(35

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

(120

)

$

241

 

$

 

 

During the quarters and years to date ended September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, the Company recognized earnings (loss) of $92 and $27, and $53 and $80 respectively, related to mark-to-market accounting for certain commodity option and future contracts.

 

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Note 6 — Pension Plans

 

During 2012 and 2013, the Company received Annual Funding Notices, Notices of Funded Status, and a Rehabilitation Plan (Notices), as defined by the Pension Protection Act (PPA), from the Bakery and Confectionery Union and Industry International (BC&T) Pension Fund (Plan), a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan for certain Company union employees. The Notices indicate that the Plan’s actuary has certified that the Plan is in critical status, the “Red Zone”, as defined by the PPA, and that a plan of rehabilitation was adopted by the Trustees of the Plan (Trustees) in fourth quarter 2012. The Plan’s actuary has certified that the Plan is 66.9% funded as of January 1, 2012. This funding percentage is based on actuarial values and not market values of investments. As of January 1, 2012 and 2011, the Plan was 66.9% and 83.6% funded based on the actuarial value of investments; however, it was only 55.6% and 70.0% funded based on the then current market value of its investments at these same dates.

 

Under the Rehabilitation Plan adopted, the Plan is projected to emerge from critical status sometime beyond the 30 year projection period. The Rehabilitation Plan requires that employer contributions include 5% compounded annual surcharges each year for an unspecified period of time beginning January 2013 (in addition to the 5% interim surcharge initiated in June 2012) as well as certain plan benefit reductions. The Trustees will review the Plan’s progress each year and will consider if further adjustments, including employer surcharges or plan benefit modifications, are necessary to meet the objectives of the Rehabilitation Plan. The Company was advised by the Plan that if the Company had withdrawn from the Plan during 2012 its estimated withdrawal liability would have been $37,200. In first quarter 2013, the Company executed a new labor contract with its BC&T local union which included the Company’s commitment to continue participating in this Plan through third quarter 2017. Should the Company actually withdraw from the Plan at a future date, a withdrawal liability, which could be higher than $37,200, would be payable to the Plan.

 

The risks of participating in multi-employer pension plans are different from single-employer plans. Assets contributed to a multi-employer plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. If a participating employer stops contributing to the plan, the remaining participating employers may be required to bear the unfunded obligations of the plan. The Company is currently unable to determine the ultimate outcome of the above discussed matter and therefore, is unable to determine the effects on its consolidated financial statements, but, the ultimate outcome could be material to its consolidated results of operations in one or more future periods. See also the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis included in the Company’s 2012 Form 10-K and annual report.

 

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Note 7 — Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) consists of the following components:

 

 

 

Foreign
Currency
Translation

 

Investments

 

Foreign
Currency
Derivatives

 

Commodity
Derivatives

 

Postretirement
and Pension
Benefits

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Earnings (Loss)

 

Balance at December 31, 2012

 

$

(13,406

)

$

908

 

$

 

$

(111

)

$

(3,838

)

$

(16,447

)

Other comprehensive earnings (loss) before reclassifications

 

1,122

 

(770

)

(282

)

(648

)

 

(578

)

Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

35

(a)

320

(b)

 

355

 

Net Q1 other comprehensive earnings (loss) before tax

 

1,122

 

(770

)

(247

)

(328

)

 

(223

)

Income tax benefit (expense)

 

19

 

279

 

89

 

119

 

 

506

 

Balance at March 30, 2013

 

(12,265

)

417

 

(158

)

(320

)

(3,838

)

(16,164

)

Other comprehensive earnings (loss) before reclassifications

 

(1,223

)

589

 

(585

)

(217

)

 

(1,436

)

Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

73

(a)

473

(b)

 

546

 

Net Q2 other comprehensive earnings (loss) before tax

 

(1,223

)

589

 

(512

)

256

 

 

(890

)

Income tax benefit (expense)

 

(8

)

(213

)

186

 

(93

)

 

(128

)

Balance at June 29, 2013

 

(13,496

)

793

 

(484

)

(157

)

(3,838

)

(17,182

)

Other comprehensive earnings (loss) before reclassifications

 

(144

)

400

 

626

 

142

 

 

1,024

 

Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

162

(a)

153

(b)

 

315

 

Net Q3 other comprehensive earnings (loss) before tax

 

(144

)

400

 

788

 

295

 

 

1,339

 

Income tax benefit (expense)

 

(23

)

(145

)

(285

)

(107

)

 

(560

)

Balance at September 28, 2013

 

$

(13,663

)

$

1,048

 

$

19

 

$

31

 

$

(3,838

)

$

(16,403

)

 


(a)         Foreign currency derivatives are reclassified to other income, net.

 

(b)         Commodity derivatives are reclassified to cost of goods sold.

 

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Foreign
Currency
Translation

 

Investments

 

Foreign
Currency
Derivatives

 

Commodity
Derivatives

 

Postretirement
and Pension
Benefits

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Earnings (Loss)

 

Balance at December 31, 2011

 

$

(14,686

)

$

(351

)

$

129

 

$

128

 

$

(5,173

)

$

(19,953

)

Other comprehensive earnings (loss) before reclassifications

 

1,851

 

(546

)

252

 

254

 

 

1,811

 

Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss)

 

 

 

(149

)(a)

(18

)(b)

 

(167

)

Net Q1 other comprehensive earnings (loss) before tax

 

1,851

 

(546

)

103

 

236

 

 

1,644

 

Income tax benefit (expense)

 

(45

)

194

 

(37

)

(84

)

 

28

 

Balance at March 31, 2012

 

(12,880

)

(703

)

195

 

280

 

(5,173

)

(18,281

)

Other comprehensive earnings (loss) before reclassifications

 

(1,510

)

514

 

(124

)

(575

)

 

(1,695

)

Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss)

 

 

 

(115

)(a)

 

 

(115

)

Net Q2 other comprehensive earnings (loss) before tax

 

(1,510

)

514

 

(239

)

(575

)

 

(1,810

)

Income tax benefit (expense)

 

71

 

(186

)

88

 

208

 

 

181

 

Balance at June 30, 2012

 

(14,319

)

(375

)

44

 

(87

)

(5,173

)

(19,910

)

Other comprehensive earnings (loss) before reclassifications

 

1,303

 

869

 

94

 

(21

)

 

2,245

 

Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss)

 

 

 

(164

)(a)

205

(b)

 

41

 

Net Q3 other comprehensive earnings (loss) before tax

 

1,303

 

869

 

(70

)

184

 

 

2,286

 

Income tax benefit (expense)

 

(23

)

(315

)

25

 

(65

)

 

(378

)

Balance at September 29, 2012

 

$

(13,039

)

$

179

 

$

(1

)

$

32

 

$

(5,173

)

$

(18,002

)

 


(a)         Foreign currency derivatives are reclassified to other income, net.

 

(b)         Commodity derivatives are reclassified to cost of goods sold.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

This financial review discusses the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources, new accounting pronouncements and other matters. Dollars are presented in thousands, except per share amounts. It should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related footnotes.

 

Net product sales were $191,807 in third quarter 2013 compared to $200,274 in third quarter 2012, a decrease of $8,467 or 4.2%. Nine months 2013 net product sales were $404,074 compared to $418,193 in nine months 2012, a decrease of $14,119 or 3.4%. The decline in third quarter 2013 sales compared to third quarter 2012 reflects some timing of sales between the third and fourth quarters in 2013. The decline in nine months 2013 sales also reflects some special promotional sales in nine months 2012 that were not repeated in nine months 2013.

 

Product cost of goods sold were $125,833 in third quarter 2013 compared to $135,852 in third quarter 2012, and nine months 2013 product cost of goods sold were $264,974 compared to $283,615 in nine months 2012. Product cost of goods sold includes $668 and $407 of certain deferred compensation expenses in third quarter 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $1,605 and $923 of certain deferred compensation expenses in nine months 2013 and 2012, respectively. These deferred compensation expenses principally result from an increase or decrease in the market value of investments and investment income from trading securities relating to compensation deferred in previous years and are not reflective of current operating results. Adjusting for the aforementioned, product cost of goods sold decreased from $135,445 in third quarter 2012 to $125,165 in third quarter 2013, a decrease of $10,280 or 7.6%; and decreased from $282,692 in nine months 2012 to $263,369 in nine months 2013, a decrease of $19,323 or 6.8%. As a percentage of net product sales, adjusted product cost of goods sold was 65.3% and 67.6% in third quarter 2013 and 2012, respectively, a decrease of 2.3%; and adjusted product cost of goods sold was 65.2% and 67.6% in nine months 2013 and 2012, respectively, a decrease of 2.4%. These aforementioned changes in the percentage of net product sales reflect more favorable ingredient costs as well as plant efficiencies driven by capital investments. Although overall comparative ingredient costs were more favorable in third quarter and nine months 2013 compared to the corresponding periods in the prior year, certain key ingredient costs are higher this year. The Company is continuing to make progress on restoring its margins to their historical levels before the significant increases in commodity and other input costs in recent years.

 

Selling, marketing and administrative expenses were $33,166 in third quarter 2013 compared to $32,685 in third quarter 2012, and nine months 2013 and 2012 selling, marketing and administrative expenses were $87,620 compared to $84,946, in nine months 2012. Selling, marketing and administrative expenses includes $2,204 and $1,413 of certain deferred compensation expenses  in third quarter 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $5,372 and $3,202 of certain deferred compensation expenses in nine months 2013 and 2012, respectively. As discussed above, these expenses principally result from changes in the market value of investments and investment income from trading securities relating to compensation deferred in previous years and are not reflective of current operating results. Adjusting for the aforementioned, selling, marketing and administrative expenses decreased from $31,272 in third quarter 2012 to $30,962 in third quarter 2013, a decrease of $310 or 1.0%, and selling, marketing and administrative expenses increased from $81,744 in nine months 2012 to $82,248 in nine months 2013, an increase of $504 or 0.6%. As a percentage of net product sales, adjusted selling, marketing and administrative expenses increased from 15.6% in third quarter 2012 to 16.1% in third quarter 2013, an increase of 0.5% as a percent of net sales; and adjusted selling, marketing and administrative expenses increased from 19.5% in nine months 2012 to 20.4% in nine months 2013, an increase of 0.9%. These increases as a percentage of net sales reflect increases in certain expenses that are generally fixed or do not change in the same direction or degree as changes in sales. Selling, marketing and administrative expenses include $12,637 and $13,198 for freight, delivery and warehousing expenses in third quarter 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $33,141 and $33,758 for freight, delivery and warehousing expenses in nine months 2013 and 2012, respectively. These expenses were 6.6% of net product sales in both third quarter 2013 and 2012, and 8.2% and 8.1% of net product sales in nine months 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

Earnings from operations were $33,487 in third quarter 2013 compared to $32,413 in third quarter 2012, and were $53,589 in nine months 2013 compared to $51,841 in nine months 2012. Earnings from operations include $2,872 and $1,820 of certain deferred compensation expenses in third quarter 2013 and 2012, respectively, and include $6,977 and $4,125 of certain deferred compensation expenses in nine months 2013 and 2012, respectively. As discussed above, these deferred compensation expenses relate to changes in deferred compensation liabilities resulting from corresponding changes in the market value of trading securities and related investment income that hedge these liabilities. Adjusting for the aforementioned, operating earnings were $36,359 and $34,233 in third quarter 2013 and 2012, respectively, an increase of $2,126 or 6.2%; and operating earnings were $60,566 and $55,966 in nine months 2013 and 2012, respectively, an increase of $4,600 or 8.2%. As a percentage of net product sales, these adjusted operating earnings were 19.0% and 17.1% in third quarter 2013 and 2012, respectively, an increase of 1.9% as a percentage of net product sales; and operating earnings were 15.0% and 13.4% in nine months 2013 and

 

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2012, respectively, an increase of 1.6% as a percentage of net product sales. The above discussed increases in adjusted operating earnings principally reflect more favorable gross profit margins offset by the adverse effects of lower sales as discussed above. Management believes the presentation in this and the preceding paragraphs relating to amounts adjusted for deferred compensation expense are more reflective of the underlying operations of the Company.

 

Other income, net was $3,105 in third quarter 2013 compared to $1,537 in third quarter 2012, a favorable increase $1,568; and other income, net was $7,401 in nine month 2013 compared to $4,428 in nine months 2012, a favorable increase of $2,973. Other income, net for third quarter 2013 and 2012 includes aggregate net gains and investment income of $2,872 and $1,820, respectively, on trading securities relating to deferred compensation programs as discussed above; and other income, net for nine months 2013 and 2012 includes aggregate net gains and investment income of $6,977 and $4,125, respectively, on trading securities relating to these programs. These changes in trading securities were substantially offset by a like amount of deferred compensation expense included in product cost of goods sold and selling, marketing, and administrative expenses in the respective periods as discussed above.

 

Other income, net includes gains (losses) on foreign exchange of $39 and $(175) in third quarter 2013 and 2012, respectively, and includes gains (losses) on foreign exchange of $(284) and $238 in nine months 2013 and 2012, respectively. Other income , net also includes $(256) and $(374) in third quarter 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $(733) and $(963) in nine months 2013 and 2012, respectively, relating to the Company’s equity investment in two 50% owned Spanish companies. Management believes that the business and economic challenges in Spain are likely to continue and may result in additional equity investment losses in the future, and that the Company’s investment (carrying value of $1,429 at end of nine months 2013) could suffer additional impairment loss at a future date (a pre-tax impairment loss of $850 was recorded in fourth quarter 2012). Because of the continuing operating challenges in Spain, the Company may consider strategic alternatives for this equity investment.

 

The consolidated effective tax rates were 28.8% and 32.5% in third quarter 2013 and 2012, respectively, and 28.7% and 30.3% in nine months 2013 and 2012, respectively. The lower effective income tax rate in third quarter 2013 compared to third quarter 2012 reflects lower state income tax expense including the settlement of certain state income tax issues. The lower effective tax rate in the nine months 2013 period is primarily due to the release of certain tax valuation allowances relating to prior capital losses as a result of capital gains realized during nine months 2013. In addition, the Company’s overall effective tax rate on foreign earnings, primarily Canada and Mexico, reflect statutory rates which are lower than the 35.0% U.S. statutory corporate income tax rate.

 

Net earnings were $26,043 in third quarter 2013 compared to $22,923 in third quarter 2012, and earnings per share were $0.44 and $0.38 in third quarter 2013 and third quarter 2012, respectively, an increase of $0.06 per share or 15.8%. Nine months 2013 net earnings were $43,481 compared to nine months 2012 net earnings of $39,208, a $4,273 or 10.9% increase. Nine months net earnings per share were $0.73 in 2013 compared to $0.65 per share in nine months 2012, an increase of $0.08 per share or 12.3%. The increase in earnings per share in third quarter and nine months 2013 principally results from the improvements in gross profit margins as well as a lower effective income tax rate as discussed above. Earnings per share for third quarter and nine months 2013 did benefit from the reduction in average shares outstanding resulting from common stock purchases in the open market by the Company. Average shares outstanding decreased from 60,456 in third quarter 2012 to 59,579 in third quarter 2013, and from 60,634 in nine months 2012 to 59,723 in nine months 2013.

 

Goodwill and intangibles are assessed annually as of December 31 or whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable from future cash flows. The Company has not identified any triggering events, as defined, or other adverse information that would indicate a material impairment of its goodwill or intangibles in third quarter or nine months 2013.

 

During 2012 and 2013, the Company received Annual Funding Notices, Notices of Funded Status, and a Rehabilitation Plan (Notices), as defined by the Pension Protection Act (PPA), from the Bakery and Confectionery Union and Industry International (BC&T) Pension Fund (Plan), a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan for certain Company union employees. The Notices indicate that the Plan’s actuary has certified that the Plan is in critical status, the “Red Zone”, as defined by the PPA, and that a plan of rehabilitation was adopted by the Trustees of the Plan (Trustees) in fourth quarter 2012. The Plan’s actuary has certified that the Plan is 66.9% funded as of January 1, 2012. This funding percentage is based on actuarial values and not market values of investments. As of January 1, 2012 and 2011, the Plan was 66.9% and 83.6% funded based on the actuarial value of investments; however, it was only 55.6% and 70.0% funded based on the then current market value of its investments at these same dates.

 

Under the Rehabilitation Plan adopted, the Plan is projected to emerge from critical status sometime beyond the 30 year projection period. The Rehabilitation Plan  requires that employer contributions include 5% compounded annual surcharges

 

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each year for an unspecified period of time beginning January 2013 (in addition to the 5% interim surcharge initiated in June 2012) as well as certain plan benefit reductions. The Trustees will review the Plan’s progress each year and will consider if further adjustments, including employer surcharges or plan benefit modifications, are necessary to meet the objectives of the Rehabilitation Plan. The Company was advised by the Plan that if the Company had withdrawn from the Plan during 2012 its estimated withdrawal liability would have been $37,200. In first quarter 2013, the Company executed a new labor contract with its BC&T local union which included the Company’s commitment to continue participating in this Plan through third quarter 2017. Should the Company actually withdraw from the Plan at a future date, a withdrawal liability, which could be higher than $37,200, would be payable to the Plan.

 

The risks of participating in multi-employer pension plans are different from single-employer plans. Assets contributed to a multi-employer plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. If a participating employer stops contributing to the plan, the remaining participating employers may be required to bear the unfunded obligations of the plan. The Company is currently unable to determine the ultimate outcome of the above discussed matter and therefore, is unable to determine the effects on its consolidated financial statements, but, the ultimate outcome could be material to its consolidated results of operations in one or more future periods. See also the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis included in the Company’s 2012 Form 10-K and annual report.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Net cash flows provided by operating activities were $44,579 and $24,115 in nine months 2013 and 2012, respectively. The $20,464 increase in cash flows from operating activities from nine months 2012 to nine months 2013 principally reflects higher net earnings and a decrease in prepaid expenses and split dollar office life insurance partially offset by increased inventories.

 

Net cash used in investing activities was $54,761 in nine months 2013 compared to $37,256 in nine months 2012. Cash flows from investing activities reflect $63,992 and $33,502 relating to the purchase of available for sale securities during nine months 2013 and 2012, respectively. Nine months 2013 and nine months 2012 also includes capital expenditures of $10,593 and $7,008, respectively. Capital expenditures for the 2013 year are anticipated to be generally in line with historical annualized spending, and are to be funded from the Company’s cash flow from operations and internal sources.

 

The Company had no bank borrowings or repayments in nine months 2013 or 2012, and had no outstanding bank borrowings as of the end of third quarter or nine months 2013 or 2012.

 

Financing activities include Company common stock purchases and retirements of $11,429 and $14,363 in nine months 2013 and 2012, respectively. Cash dividends of $9,517 and $13,984 were paid in nine months 2013 and 2012, respectively. Fourth quarter 2012 included an accelerated payment of the regular quarterly dividend of $4,656 ($0.08 per share) which had historically been paid during the first week in January of the following year. This was in response to the uncertainty surrounding the future federal tax treatment of dividends at that time after giving consideration to the Company’s cash and investment position.

 

The Company’s current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) was 3.1 to 1 as of the end of nine months 2013 as compared to 3.2 to 1 as of the end of fourth quarter 2012 and 3.0 to 1 as of the end of nine months 2012. Net working capital was $165,673 as of the end of nine months 2013 as compared to $136,476 and $158,661 as of the end of fourth quarter and nine months 2012, respectively.

 

The aforementioned net working capital amounts include aggregate cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of $64,313 as of the end of nine months 2013 compared to $82,608 and $51,687 as of the end of fourth quarter and nine months 2012, respectively. In addition, long term investments, principally debt securities comprising municipal bonds (including $10,162 of Jefferson County auction rate securities discussed below) and trading securities, were $162,371 as of the end of nine months 2013, as compared to $124,685 and $126,387 as of the end of fourth quarter and nine months 2012, respectively. Aggregate cash and cash equivalents and short and long-term investments were $226,684, $207,293, $178,074, as of the end of nine months 2013, and as of the end of fourth quarter and nine months 2012, respectively. The aforementioned includes $58,968, $49,378, and $48,382 as of the end of nine months 2013, and fourth quarter and nine months 2012, respectively, relating to trading securities which are used as an economic hedge for the Company’s deferred compensation liabilities. Investments in municipal bonds and other debt securities that matured during nine months 2013 and 2012 were generally used to purchase the Company’s common stock or were replaced with debt securities of similar maturities.

 

As of September 28, 2013, the Company’s long-term investments include $10,162 ($13,550 original cost) of Jefferson County Alabama Sewer Revenue Refunding Warrants, originally purchased with an insurance-backed AAA rating.  This is an auction

 

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rate security that is classified as an available for sale security.  Due to adverse events related to Jefferson County and its bond insurance carrier, Financial Guaranty Insurance Company (FGIC), as well as events in the credit markets, the auctions for this auction rate security have failed since 2008.  As such, the Company continues to estimate the fair value of this auction rate security utilizing a valuation model with Level 3 inputs, as defined by guidance.  This valuation model considered, among others items, a limited number of market trades, the credit risk of the collateral underlying the auction rate security, the credit risk of the bond insurer, interest rates, and the amount and timing of expected future cash flows including assumptions about the market expectation of the next successful auction or possible negotiated settlement between Jefferson County and the debt holders.  The trading range of these inputs was between 65.2% and 73.0% of the original par value. Both Jefferson County and FGIC are in bankruptcy. During the second quarter 2013, Jefferson County and the holders of its bonds and warrants reached an agreement whereby Jefferson County would issue replacement securities with a value of approximately 80% of the face value of the original bonds and warrants. The agreement is subject to approval by the bankruptcy court which is scheduled to meet at a future date.  Nonetheless, future rulings by the bankruptcy courts could have adverse effects to the holders of warrants and other debt, and further reduce the market value of this auction rate security resulting in an additional other-than-temporary impairments and charges to net earnings. The Company is not currently able to determine with certainty the outcome of this matter, or the amount and timing of the ultimate net proceeds that it may recover. See also the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis included in the Company’s 2012 Form 10-K and annual report.

 

ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, which requires presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists.  ASU 2013-11 provides explicit guidance on presentation in financial statements.  The amendment is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013.  The Company does not expect adoption of this ASU to significantly impact its consolidated financial statements.

 

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02 which requires additional disclosures regarding the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to present, either on the face of the income statement or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income if the amount is reclassified in its entirety in the same reporting period. This guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2013. The Company’s adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-02, which allows an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test of an indefinite-lived intangible asset.  Per the terms of this ASU, an entity would not be required to calculate the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset unless the entity determines, based on qualitative assessment, that it is not more likely than not, the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired.  The revised standard is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2012; however, early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of this ASU to significantly impact the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-05, which permits an entity to release cumulative translation adjustments into net income when a reporting entity (parent) ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a business within a foreign entity. Accordingly, the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income only if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity in which the subsidiary or group of assets had resided, or, if a controlling financial interest is no longer held. The revised standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013; however, early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of this ASU to significantly impact its consolidated financial statements.

 

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RISK FACTORS

 

The Company’s operations and financial results are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could adversely affect the Company’s operating results and financial condition. Significant risk factors, without limitations, that could impact the Company, are the following: (i) significant competitive activity, including advertising, promotional and price competition, and changes in consumer demand for the Company’s products; (ii) fluctuations in the cost and availability of commodities and ingredients, including the effects adverse weather and climate change, and packaging materials, and the ability to recover cost increases through product sales price increases; (iii) inherent risks in the marketplace, including uncertainties about trade and consumer acceptance of higher price realization and seasonal events such as Halloween; (iv) the effect of acquisitions on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition; (v) the effect of changes in foreign currencies on the Company’s foreign subsidiaries operating results, and the effect of the fluctuation of the Canadian dollar on products manufactured in Canada and marketed and sold in the United States in U.S. dollars; (vi) the Company’s reliance on third party vendors for various goods and services, including commodities used for ingredients that are primarily grown or sourced from foreign locations; (vii) the Company’s ability to successfully implement new production processes and lines, and new computer software systems; (viii) the effect of changes in assumptions, including discount rates, sales growth and profit margins and the capability to pass along higher ingredient and other input costs through price increases, relating to the Company’s impairment testing and analysis of its goodwill and trademarks; (ix) changes in the confectionery marketplace including actions taken by major retailers and customers; (x) customer, consumer and competitor response to marketing programs and price and product weight adjustments, and new products; (xi) dependence on significant customers, including the volume and timing of their purchases, and availability of shelf space; (xii) increases in energy costs, including freight and delivery, that cannot be passed along to customers through increased price realization due to competitive reasons; (xiii) any significant labor stoppages, strikes or production interruptions; (xiv) changes in governmental laws and regulations including taxes and tariffs; (xv) the adverse effects should the Company either voluntarily or involuntarily recall its product(s) from the marketplace; (xvi) the risk that the market value of Company’s investments could decline including being classified as “other-than-temporary” as defined; (xvii) the Company’s dependence on its enterprise resource planning computer system to manage its supply chain and customer deliveries, and the risk that the Company’s information technology systems fail to perform adequately or the Company is unable to protect such information technology systems against data corruption, cyber-based attacks or network security breaches; (xviii) the potential effects of adverse effects, including rulings by bankruptcy courts, relating to the investment in the Jefferson County auction rate security and its insurance carrier; (xix) the potential adverse effects on the Company as to changes to improve the underfunding status of the Bakery and Confectionary Union and Industry Pension Plan (Plan), a multi-employer plan which covers certain Company union employees, and future adverse Plan investment results and/or actuarial changes to the  Plan; (xx) the potential adverse effects of deteriorating economic and business conditions in Spain and the effects on the Company’s equity investment in two 50% owned Spanish companies, and (xxi) the potential effects of current and future macroeconomic conditions and geopolitical events.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This discussion and certain other sections contain forward-looking statements that are based largely on the Company’s current expectations and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipated,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “project,” and other words of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of future operating or financial performance and are subject to certain factors, risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results and achievements to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Such factors, risks, trends and uncertainties, which in some instances are beyond the Company’s control, include the overall competitive environment in the Company’s industry, changes in assumptions and judgments discussed above under the heading “Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates,” and factors identified and referred to above under the heading “Risk Factors.”

 

The risk factors identified and referred to above are believed to be significant factors, but not necessarily all of the significant factors that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are made only as of the date of this report. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

The Company is exposed to various market risks, including fluctuations in sugar, corn syrup, edible oils, including soybean oil, cocoa, dextrose, milk and whey, and gum-base input ingredients and packaging and fuel costs principally relating to freight and delivery fuel surcharges. The Company is exposed to exchange rate fluctuations in the Canadian dollar which is the currency used for a portion of the raw material and packaging material costs and operating expenses at its Canadian plants.  The Company invests in securities with maturities or auction dates of up to three years, the majority of which are held to maturity, which limits the Company’s exposure to interest rate fluctuations. There has been no material change in the Company’s market risks that would significantly affect the disclosures made in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Under the supervision and with the participation of management, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of September 28, 2013 and, based on their evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these controls and procedures are effective. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures are also designed to ensure that information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

 

TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s purchases of its common stock during the quarter ended September 28, 2013:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approximate Dollar

 

 

 

(a) Total

 

 

 

Shares

 

Value of Shares that

 

 

 

Number of

 

(b) Average

 

Purchased as Part of

 

May Yet Be Purchased

 

 

 

Shares

 

Price Paid per

 

Publicly Announced Plans

 

Under the Plans

 

Period

 

Purchased

 

Share

 

Or Programs

 

or Programs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jun 30 to Jul 27

 

 

$

 

Not Applicable

 

Not Applicable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jul 28 to Aug 24

 

6,000

 

34.05

 

Not Applicable

 

Not Applicable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aug 25 to Sep 28

 

21,500

 

30.41

 

Not Applicable

 

Not Applicable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

27,500

 

$

31.21

 

Not Applicable

 

Not Applicable

 

 

While the Company does not have a formal or publicly announced stock purchase program, the Company’s board of directors periodically authorizes a dollar amount for share purchases. The treasurer executes share purchase transactions according to these guidelines.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 — Certifications Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

Exhibit 32 — Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

Exhibit 101.INS - XBRL Instance Document.

 

Exhibit 101.SCH - XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

 

Exhibit 101.CAL - XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

 

Exhibit 101.LAB - XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.

 

Exhibit 101.PRE - XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

 

Exhibit 101.DEF - XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

 

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC.

 

 

 

 

Date:

November 6, 2013

 

BY:

/S/MELVIN J. GORDON

 

 

 

Melvin J. Gordon

 

 

 

Chairman and Chief

 

 

 

Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Date:

November 6, 2013

 

BY:

/S/G. HOWARD EMBER, JR.

 

 

 

G. Howard Ember, Jr.

 

 

 

Vice President Finance and

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

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