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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 OCTOBER 2, 2010

 

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 (October 2, 2010).

 

Class

 

Outstanding

 

 

 

Common Stock, $.69 4/9 par value

 

36,458,839

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

 

20,475,865

 

 

 



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TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

OCTOBER 2, 2010

 

INDEX

 

 

 

Page No.

 

 

 

Part I —

Financial Information

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements:

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

3-4

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Earnings and Retained Earnings

5-6

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

7

 

 

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

8-13

 

 

 

Item 2.

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

14-19

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

19

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

20

 

 

 

Part II —

Other Information

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

21

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

22

 

 

 

Signatures

22

 

 

Certifications

23-25

 

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 of dollars) (UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

Oct. 2,

 

Dec. 31,

 

Oct. 3,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2009

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash & cash equivalents

 

$

58,862

 

$

90,990

 

$

36,731

 

Investments

 

8,841

 

8,663

 

12,814

 

Trade accounts receivable, Less allowances of $2,949, $2,356 & $3,802

 

100,602

 

37,512

 

95,269

 

Other receivables

 

4,999

 

8,397

 

5,361

 

Inventories, at cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finished goods & work in process

 

43,835

 

35,570

 

43,251

 

Raw material & supplies

 

31,061

 

20,817

 

23,890

 

Prepaid expenses

 

4,780

 

8,562

 

5,820

 

Deferred income taxes

 

1,237

 

1,367

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current assets

 

254,217

 

211,878

 

223,136

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT, at cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

21,605

 

21,559

 

19,313

 

Buildings

 

102,419

 

102,374

 

89,096

 

Machinery & equipment

 

298,102

 

296,787

 

279,944

 

Construction in progress

 

15,237

 

6,877

 

36,724

 

 

 

437,363

 

427,597

 

425,077

 

Less-accumulated depreciation

 

220,923

 

206,876

 

203,102

 

Net property, plant and equipment

 

216,440

 

220,721

 

221,975

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

73,237

 

73,237

 

73,237

 

Trademarks

 

175,024

 

175,024

 

189,024

 

Investments

 

60,480

 

58,136

 

49,674

 

Split dollar life insurance

 

74,627

 

74,642

 

74,797

 

Prepaid expenses

 

7,534

 

8,068

 

9,037

 

Investment in joint venture

 

3,522

 

4,961

 

9,521

 

Deferred income taxes

 

10,476

 

11,580

 

 

Total other assets

 

404,900

 

405,648

 

405,290

 

Total assets

 

$

875,557

 

$

838,247

 

$

850,401

 

 

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

 

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(in thousands except per share data) (UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

Oct. 2,

 

Dec. 31,

 

Oct. 3,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2009

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

17,553

 

$

9,140

 

$

17,499

 

Dividends payable

 

4,554

 

4,458

 

4,460

 

Accrued liabilities

 

49,552

 

42,468

 

45,980

 

Income taxes payable

 

5,074

 

 

7,449

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

 

631

 

Total current liabilities

 

76,733

 

56,066

 

76,019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NONCURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes

 

42,734

 

44,582

 

45,513

 

Postretirement health care and life insurance benefits

 

17,837

 

16,674

 

16,570

 

Industrial development bonds

 

7,500

 

7,500

 

7,500

 

Liability for uncertain tax positions

 

18,065

 

21,101

 

18,173

 

Deferred compensation and other liabilities

 

42,470

 

39,839

 

37,270

 

Total noncurrent liabilities

 

128,606

 

129,696

 

125,026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock, $.69-4/9 par value-120,000 shares authorized; 36,459, 35,802 & 35,823, respectively, issued

 

25,319

 

24,862

 

24,877

 

Class B Common Stock, $.69-4/9 par value-40,000 shares authorized; 20,476, 19,919 & 19,924, respectively, issued

 

14,219

 

13,833

 

13,836

 

Capital in excess of par value

 

516,369

 

482,250

 

482,844

 

Retained earnings

 

130,474

 

145,928

 

142,810

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(14,171

)

(12,396

)

(13,019

)

Treasury stock (at cost)-69, 67 & 67 shares, respectively

 

(1,992

)

(1,992

)

(1,992

)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

670,218

 

652,485

 

649,356

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

875,557

 

$

838,247

 

$

850,401

 

 

(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, COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS AND RETAINED EARNINGS

(in thousands except per share amounts) (UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

13 WEEKS ENDED

 

 

 

Oct. 2, 2010

&

Oct. 3, 2009

 

Net product sales

 

$

191,045

 

$

183,408

 

Rental and royalty revenue

 

1,080

 

943

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenue

 

192,125

 

184,351

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product cost of goods sold

 

129,021

 

117,707

 

Rental and royalty cost

 

274

 

218

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total costs

 

129,295

 

117,925

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product gross margin

 

62,024

 

65,701

 

Rental and royalty gross margin

 

806

 

725

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total gross margin

 

62,830

 

66,426

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, marketing and administrative expenses

 

31,242

 

30,877

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from operations

 

31,588

 

35,549

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income, net

 

4,618

 

3,083

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings before income taxes

 

36,206

 

38,632

 

Provision for income taxes

 

8,855

 

11,385

 

Net earnings

 

27,351

 

27,247

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income, before tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

183

 

(112

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities

 

(2,322

)

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gains on derivatives

 

3,545

 

1,062

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income before tax

 

1,406

 

951

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income

 

(388

)

(521

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

 

1,018

 

430

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive earnings

 

$

28,369

 

$

27,677

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained earnings at beginning of period

 

$

107,671

 

$

120,018

 

Net earnings

 

27,351

 

27,247

 

Cash dividends

 

(4,548

)

(4,455

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained earnings at end of period

 

$

130,474

 

$

142,810

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings per share

 

$

0.48

 

$

0.47

 

Dividends per share

 

$

0.08

 

$

0.08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average number of shares outstanding

 

56,909

 

57,461

 

 

(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, COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS AND RETAINED EARNINGS

(in thousands except per share amounts) (UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

39 WEEKS ENDED

 

 

 

Oct. 2, 2010

&

Oct. 3, 2009

 

Net product sales

 

$

399,315

 

$

385,274

 

Rental and royalty revenue

 

3,206

 

2,780

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenue

 

402,521

 

388,054

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product cost of goods sold

 

266,504

 

247,233

 

Rental and royalty cost

 

823

 

645

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total costs

 

267,327

 

247,878

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product gross margin

 

132,811

 

138,041

 

Rental and royalty gross margin

 

2,383

 

2,135

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total gross margin

 

135,194

 

140,176

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, marketing and administrative expenses

 

79,112

 

78,738

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from operations

 

56,082

 

61,438

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income, net

 

5,976

 

4,524

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings before income taxes

 

62,058

 

65,962

 

Provision for income taxes

 

17,151

 

20,057

 

Net earnings

 

44,907

 

45,905

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income, before tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

(402

)

671

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities

 

(1,810

)

72

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives

 

(994

)

2,630

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax

 

(3,206

)

3,373

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

1,432

 

(1,150

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

 

(1,774

)

2,223

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive earnings

 

$

43,133

 

$

48,128

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained earnings at beginning of period

 

$

145,928

 

$

142,872

 

Net earnings

 

44,907

 

45,905

 

Cash dividends

 

(13,556

)

(13,338

)

Stock dividends - 3%

 

(46,805

)

(32,629

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retained earnings at end of period

 

$

130,474

 

$

142,810

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings per share

 

$

0.79

 

$

0.79

 

Dividends per share *

 

$

0.24

 

$

0.24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average number of shares outstanding

 

57,108

 

57,863

 

 


*Does not include 3% stock dividend to shareholders of record on 3/09/10 and 3/10/09.

 

(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 of dollars) (UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

39 WEEKS ENDED

 

 

 

Oct. 2, 2010

&

Oct. 3, 2009

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

$

44,907

 

$

45,905

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

13,802

 

13,627

 

Amortization of marketable securities

 

367

 

240

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

(62,889

)

(63,965

)

Other receivables

 

1,027

 

252

 

Inventories

 

(18,333

)

(11,499

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

4,356

 

6,826

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

15,389

 

9,203

 

Income taxes payable and deferred

 

4,289

 

7,242

 

Postretirement health care and life insurance benefits

 

1,163

 

1,102

 

Deferred compensation and other liabilities

 

1,388

 

1,925

 

Other

 

578

 

261

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

6,044

 

11,119

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(9,389

)

(17,918

)

Net purchases of trading securities

 

(2,699

)

(1,438

)

Purchase of available for sale securities

 

(5,283

)

 

Sale and maturity of available for sale securities

 

4,503

 

9,542

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(12,868

)

(9,814

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends paid in cash

 

(13,583

)

(13,370

)

Shares purchased and retired

 

(11,721

)

(20,112

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(25,304

)

(33,482

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

(32,128

)

(32,177

)

Cash and cash equivalents-beginning of year

 

90,990

 

68,908

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents end of quarter

 

$

58,862

 

$

36,731

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes paid, net

 

$

12,581

 

$

6,877

 

Interest paid

 

$

129

 

$

176

 

Stock dividend issued

 

$

46,682

 

$

32,538

 

 

(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

OCTOBER 2, 2010

(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 reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial statements 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 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Results of operations for the period ended October 2, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year to end December 31, 2010 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.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2010-06, “Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements”.  ASU 2010-06 requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements including transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2 and a higher level of disaggregation for the different types of financial instruments.  For the reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements, information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements are presented separately.  This standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009 with the exception of revised Level 3 disclosure requirements which are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010.  The Company adopted the provisions of the standard on January 1, 2010, which did not have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

In June 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 810, “Consolidation”, regarding the consolidation of variable interest entities (formerly SFAS No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)”). ASC 810 is intended to improve financial reporting by providing additional guidance to companies involved with variable interest entities and by requiring additional disclosures about a company’s involvement in variable interest entities.  This standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after November 15, 2009.  The Company adopted the provisions of the standard on January 1, 2010, which had no impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Note 2 – Average Shares Outstanding

 

Average shares outstanding for the nine months ended October 2, 2010 reflect stock purchases of 454 shares for $11,721 and a 3% stock dividend distributed on April 8, 2010. Average shares outstanding for the nine months ended October 3, 2009 reflect stock purchases of 912 shares for $20,112 and a 3% stock dividend distributed on April 9, 2009.

 

Note 3 – Income Taxes

 

The consolidated effective tax rates were 24.5% and 29.5% in third quarter 2010 and 2009, respectively, and 27.6% and 30.4% in nine months 2010 and 2009, respectively. The decreases in the effective tax rates in third quarter and nine months 2010 principally relate to the release of federal and state income tax reserves and the effects of statutory expirations.

 

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 2007 through 2010.  With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to examinations by tax authorities for year 2006 and prior.

 

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 October 2, 2010, December 31, 2009 and October 3, 2009, 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, investments in trading securities and available for sale securities, including auction rate securities (ARS).  The Company’s available for sale and trading securities principally consist of municipal bonds and mutual funds that are publicly traded.

 

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The following table presents information about the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of October 2, 2010, December 31, 2009 and October 3, 2009, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value:

 

 

 

Estimated Fair Value October 2, 2010

 

 

 

Total

 

Input Levels Used

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Cash and equivalents

 

$

58,862

 

$

58,862

 

$

 

$

 

Auction rate security

 

5,960

 

 

 

5,960

 

Available-for-sale securities excluding ARS

 

27,203

 

 

27,203

 

 

Net derivatives contracts

 

2,953

 

2,953

 

 

 

Trading securities

 

36,158

 

36,158

 

 

 

Total assets measured at fair value

 

$

131,136

 

$

97,973

 

$

27,203

 

$

5,960

 

 

 

 

Estimated Fair Value December 31, 2009

 

 

 

Total

 

Input Levels Used

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Cash and equivalents

 

$

90,990

 

$

90,990

 

$

 

$

 

Auction rate security

 

7,710

 

 

 

7,710

 

Available-for-sale securities excluding ARS

 

26,851

 

 

26,851

 

 

Net derivatives contracts

 

5,360

 

5,360

 

 

 

Trading securities

 

32,238

 

32,238

 

 

 

Total assets measured at fair value

 

$

163,149

 

$

128,588

 

$

26,851

 

$

7,710

 

 

 

 

Estimated Fair Value October 3, 2009

 

 

 

Total

 

Input Levels Used

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Cash and equivalents

 

$

36,731

 

$

36,731

 

$

 

$

 

Auction rate security

 

8,410

 

 

 

8,410

 

Available-for-sale securities excluding ARS

 

23,652

 

 

23,652

 

 

Net derivatives contracts

 

2,978

 

2,978

 

 

 

Trading securities

 

30,426

 

30,426

 

 

 

Total assets measured at fair value

 

$

102,197

 

$

70,135

 

$

23,652

 

$

8,410

 

 

As of October 2, 2010, the Company’s long term investments include Jefferson County Alabama Sewer Revenue Refunding Warrants, an auction rate security, reported at a fair value of $5,960, after reflecting a $5,140 other than temporary impairment and a $2,450 temporary, as defined, decline in market value against its $13,550 par value.  In 2008, this ARS was determined to be other than temporarily impaired due to the duration and severity of the decline in fair value.  The Company estimated the fair value of this ARS utilizing a valuation model with Level 3 inputs.  This valuation model considered, among other items, the credit risk of the collateral underlying the ARS, the credit risk of the bond insurer, interest rates, current market trades and the amount and timing of expected future cash flows including the Company’s assumption about the market expectation of the next successful auction.  See also the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations regarding Jefferson County ARS.

 

The Company classified this ARS as non-current and has included it in long term investments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position because the Company believes that the current condition of the ARS market may take more than twelve months to improve.

 

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The following table presents additional information about the Company’s financial instruments (all ARS) measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) at October 2, 2010 and October October 3, 2009:

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

Balance at January 1

 

$

7,710

 

$

8,410

 

Unrealized loss in other comprehensive loss

 

(1,750

)

 

Balance at Oct. 2 and Oct. 3, respectively

 

$

5,960

 

$

8,410

 

 

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, and periodic equipment purchases from foreign suppliers denominated in a foreign currency.  The Company does not engage in trading or other speculative use of derivative instruments.

 

The Company recognizes all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.  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 (expense), net.

 

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The following table summarizes the Company’s outstanding derivative contracts and their effects on its Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at October 2, 2010, October 3, 2009 and December 31, 2009:

 

 

 

October 2, 2010

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts

 

Assets

 

Liabilities

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency forward contracts

 

$

3,572

 

$

820

 

$

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

4,941

 

647

 

 

Commodity option contracts

 

10,344

 

1,849

 

(350

)

Total derivatives designated as hedges

 

 

 

3,316

 

(350

)

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity option contracts

 

462

 

 

(13

)

Total derivatives not designated as hedges

 

 

 

 

(13

)

Total derivatives

 

 

 

$

3,316

 

$

(363

)

 

 

 

December 31, 2009

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts

 

Assets

 

Liabilities

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency forward contracts

 

$

17,772

 

$

3,674

 

$

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity option contracts

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivatives designated as hedges

 

 

 

3,674

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity option contracts

 

12,708

 

1,896

 

(210

)

Total derivatives not designated as hedges

 

 

 

1,896

 

(210

)

Total derivatives

 

 

 

$

5,570

 

$

(210

)

 

 

 

October 3, 2009

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts

 

Assets

 

Liabilities

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency forward contracts

 

$

17,772

 

$

2,978

 

$

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity option contracts

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivatives designated as hedges

 

 

 

2,978

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity option contracts

 

 

 

 

Total derivatives not designated as hedges

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivatives

 

 

 

$

2,978

 

$

 

 

Derivative assets are recorded in other receivables and derivative liabilities are recorded in accrued liabilities.

 

The effects of derivative instruments on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings, Comprehensive Earnings and Retained Earnings for 13 and 39 weeks ended October 2, 2010 and October 3, 2009 are as follows:

 

 

 

For 13 Weeks Ended October 2, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

$

323

 

$

875

 

$

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

1,532

 

62

 

 

Commodity option contracts

 

2,596

 

(30

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

4,451

 

$

907

 

$

 

 

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For 13 Weeks Ended October 3, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

$

1,574

 

$

511

 

$

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

 

 

 

Commodity option contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

1,574

 

$

511

 

$

 

 

 

 

For 39 Weeks Ended October 2, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

$

344

 

$

3,200

 

$

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

248

 

(399

)

 

Commodity option contracts

 

856

 

(357

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

1,448

 

$

2,444

 

$

 

 

 

 

For 39 Weeks Ended October 3, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

$

3,658

 

$

989

 

$

 

Commodity futures contracts

 

(12

)

26

 

 

Commodity option contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

3,646

 

$

1,015

 

$

 

 

During the 13 and 39 weeks ended October 3, 2010, the Company recognized gains of $172 and losses of $1,616 in earnings, respectively, related to mark-to-market accounting for certain commodity option contracts.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands except per share amounts)

 

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

 

Net product sales were $191,045 in third quarter 2010 compared to $183,408 in third quarter 2009, an increase of $7,637 or 4.2%.  Nine months 2010 net product sales were $399,315 compared to $385,274 in nine months 2009, an increase of $14,041 or 3.6%. Third quarter and nine months 2010 net product sales principally benefited from effective marketing and sales programs, including pre-Halloween sales programs.

 

Product cost of goods sold were $129,021 in third quarter 2010 compared to $117,707 in third quarter 2009, and nine months 2010 product cost of goods sold were $266,504 compared to $247,233 in nine months 2009.  Product cost of goods sold in third quarter and nine months 2010 reflect an increase of $60 and a decrease of $364, respectively, in deferred compensation expense compared to the corresponding periods in the prior year.  These changes principally result from the increase or decrease in the market value of investments in trading securities relating to compensation deferred in previous years and are not reflective of current operating results.  Adjusting for the aforementioned changes in deferred compensation expense, product cost of goods sold increased from $117,242 in third quarter 2009 to $128,496 in third quarter 2010, an increase of $11,254 or 9.6%, and increased from $246,583 in nine months 2009 to $266,218 in nine months 2010, an increase of $19,635 or 8.0%.  As a percentage of net product sales, this adjusted product cost of goods sold increased from 63.9% in third quarter 2009 to 67.3% in third quarter 2010, an increase of 3.4% as a percent of sales, and from 64.0% in nine months 2009 to 66.7% in nine months 2010, an increase of 2.7% as a percent of sales.  These unfavorable increases principally reflect higher ingredient unit costs primarily relating to sugar and cocoa.  The Company expects its ingredient costs, including sugar and cocoa, to continue to be significantly higher throughout the balance of 2010 compared to 2009.  The Company also expects its aggregate ingredient unit costs to increase further during 2011.

 

Selling, marketing and administrative expenses were $31,242 in third quarter 2010 compared to $30,877 in third quarter 2009, and nine months 2010 selling, marketing and administrative expenses were $79,112 compared to $78,738 in nine months 2009. Selling, marketing and administrative expenses in third quarter and nine months 2010 reflect an increase of $240 and a decrease of $1,403, respectively, in deferred compensation expense compared to the corresponding periods in the prior year. These changes principally result from the increase or decrease in the market value of investments in trading securities relating to compensation deferred in previous years and are not reflective of current operating results.  Adjusting for the aforementioned changes in deferred compensation expense, selling, marketing and administrative expenses increased from $29,235 in third quarter 2009 to $29,360 in third quarter 2010, an increase of $125 or 0.4%, and increased from $76,400 in nine months 2009 to $78,177 in nine months 2010, an increase of $1,777 or 2.3%.  As a percentage of net product sales, adjusted selling, marketing and administrative expenses decreased from 15.9% in third

 

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quarter 2009 to 15.4% in third quarter 2010, a decrease of 0.5% as a percent of sales, and decreased from 19.8% in nine months 2009 to 19.6% in nine months 2010, a decrease of 0.2% as a percent of sales.  Selling marketing and administrative expenses for both the third quarter and nine months 2010 periods generally reflect higher freight, delivery and warehousing and distribution expenses, however, they also reflect lower incentive compensation awards. Freight, delivery and warehousing and distribution expenses as a percent of net product sales increased from 6.2% in third quarter 2009 to 6.3% in third quarter 2010, and from 7.6% in nine months 2009 to 8.0% in nine months 2010. These increases are primarily due to higher energy costs including increased freight fuel surcharges relating to customer deliveries.

 

Earnings from operations were $31,588 in third quarter 2010 compared to $35,549 in third quarter 2009, and were $56,082 in nine months 2010 compared to $61,438 in nine months 2009. Earnings from operations include changes in deferred compensation liabilities relating to corresponding changes in the market value of trading securities that hedge these liabilities as discussed above.  Adjusting for the aforementioned, operating earnings were $33,995 and $37,656 in third quarter 2010 and 2009, respectively, a decrease of $3,661 or 9.7%; and operating earnings were $57,303 and $64,426 in nine months 2010 and 2009, respectively, a decrease of $7,123 or 11.1%. As a percentage of net product sales, these adjusted operating earnings were 17.8% and 20.5% in third quarter 2010 and 2009, respectively, a decrease of 2.7% as a percentage of net product sales; and these adjusted operating earnings were 14.4% and 16.7% in nine months 2010 and 2009, respectively, a decrease of 2.3% as a percentage of net product sales. The above discussed decreases principally reflect the adverse impact of higher ingredient costs, primarily sugar and cocoa, as well as higher freight, distribution and warehousing expenses as discussed above.  Management believes that the discussion and presentation above in this and in the preceding two paragraphs of amounts and percentages adjusted for deferred compensation expense provide additional insight of the underlying operations of the Company for the quarter and nine months ended October 2, 2010 as compared to the quarter and nine months ended October 3, 2009.

 

Other income (expense), net, was $4,618 in third quarter 2010 compared to $3,083 in third quarter 2009, an increase of $1,535.  Other income (expense), net, was $5,976 in nine months 2010 compared to $4,524 in nine months 2009, an increase of $1,452.  The third quarter increase principally reflects a $300 favorable net increase in the fair value of trading securities investments used to hedge deferred compensation liabilities and a $1,373 favorable net gain in foreign exchange transactions.  The nine months increase principally reflects a $3,326 favorable net gain in foreign exchange transactions which was partially offset by a $1,767 unfavorable net decrease in the fair value of trading securities investments used to hedge deferred compensation liabilities.  The income on such trading securities was $2,407 and $2,107 in third quarter 2010 and 2009, respectively, and $1,221 and $2,988 in nine months 2010 and 2009, respectively.  This income was substantially offset by a like amount of expense in aggregate product cost of goods sold and selling, marketing, and administrative expenses in the respective periods as discussed above.  The third quarter and nine months 2010 and 2009 income relating to trading securities principally reflect market appreciation in the equity markets in the respective periods.

 

The consolidated effective tax rates were 24.5% and 29.5% in third quarter 2010 and 2009, respectively, and 27.6% and 30.4% in nine months 2010 and 2009, respectively. The decreases in the effective tax rates in third quarter and nine months 2010 principally relate to the release of federal and state income tax reserves and the effects of statutory expirations.

 

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Net earnings were $27,351 in third quarter 2010 compared to $27,247 in third quarter 2009, and earnings per share were $0.48 and $0.47 in third quarter 2010 and third quarter 2009, respectively, an increase of $.01 or 2.1%.  Nine months 2010 net earnings were $44,907 compared to nine months 2009 net earnings of $45,905 and net earnings per share were $0.79 in both nine months 2010 and 2009.  Earnings per share for third quarter and nine months 2010 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 57,461 in third quarter 2009 to 56,909 in third quarter 2010, and from 57,863 in nine months 2009 to 57,108 in nine months 2010.

 

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 ascertained 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 2010.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Net cash flows provided by operating activities were $6,044 and $11,119 in nine months 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The $5,075 decrease in cash flows provided by operating activities from nine months 2009 to nine months 2010 principally reflect changes in inventories, prepaid expenses and other assets and income taxes payable.

 

Net cash used in investing activities was $12,868 in nine months 2010 compared to $9,814 in nine months 2009.  Cash flows from investing activities reflect capital expenditures of $9,389 and $17,918 in nine months 2010 and nine months 2009, respectively.  Nine months 2010 and 2009 capital additions include $1,087 and $1,746, respectively, relating to computer systems and related implementation.  Capital expenditures for the 2010 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 borrowing or repayments in third quarter 2010 or 2009, and had no outstanding bank borrowings as of the end of third quarter 2010 or third quarter 2009.

 

Financing activities include Common Stock purchases and retirements of $11,721 and $20,112 in nine months 2010 and nine months 2009, respectively.  Cash dividends of $13,583 and $13,370 were paid in nine months 2010 and nine months 2009, respectively.  The increase in cash dividends each year reflects the annual 3% stock dividend issued in each of these years less the effects of Company Common Stock purchases and retirements.

 

The Company’s current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) was 3.3 to 1 as of the end of third quarter 2010 as compared to 3.8 to 1 as of the end of fourth quarter 2009 and 2.9 to 1 as of the end of third quarter 2009. Net working capital was $177,484 as of the end of third quarter 2010 as compared to $155,812 and $147,117 as of the end of fourth quarter 2009 and third quarter 2009, respectively.

 

The aforementioned net working capital amounts are principally reflected in aggregate cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments which totaled $67,703 as of the end of third quarter 2010 compared to $99,653 and $49,545 as of the end of fourth quarter 2009 and third quarter 2009, respectively.

 

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In addition, long term investments, principally debt securities comprising municipal bonds, were $60,480 (including $5,960 of Jefferson County auction rate securities (ARS) discussed below) as of the end of third quarter 2010, as compared to $58,136 and $49,674 as of the end of fourth quarter 2009 and third quarter 2009, respectively.  Aggregate cash and cash equivalents and short and long-term investments were $128,183, $157,789, $99,219, for third quarter 2010, fourth quarter 2009 and third quarter 2009, respectively.  Investments in municipal bonds and other debt securities that matured during third quarters 2010 and 2009 were generally used to purchase the Company’s Common Stock or were replaced with debt securities of similar maturities.

 

During 2008, the Company contributed $16,050 to a VEBA trust to fund the estimated future costs of certain employee health, welfare and other benefits.  The Company used the funds, as well as investment income in this VEBA trust, to pay the actual cost of such benefits during 2009 and 2010 and will continue to do so through 2011.  As of the end of third quarter 2010, the VEBA trust holds $10,882 of aggregate cash, cash equivalents and investments; this asset value is included in prepaid expenses in the Company’s current and other assets.

 

As of the end of third quarter 2010 and 2009, the Company’s long-term investments include $5,960 and $8,410 ($13,550 original cost), respectively, of Jefferson County Alabama Sewer Revenue Refunding Warrants, originally purchased with an insurance-backed AAA rating.  This is an auction rate security (ARS) 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 ARS failed throughout 2008, 2009 and nine months 2010 (and subsequent to nine months 2010).  As such, the Company continues to estimate the fair value of this ARS utilizing a valuation model with Level 3 inputs, as defined by guidance.  This valuation model considered, among others items, the credit risk of the collateral underlying the ARS, 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 the County and debt holders.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company determined that the market decline in fair value of its Jefferson County ARS became other-than-temporarily impaired, as defined, and recorded a pre-tax impairment of $5,140.  As of December 31, 2009, the Company concluded that an additional decline in the market value was temporary because it was not related to further credit impairment and recorded this $700 of additional decline in the market value as a charge to accumulated other comprehensive loss.

 

During third quarter 2010, a receiver was appointed by a judge to operate the Jefferson County (includes Birmingham, Alabama) sewer district, and the County made an offer to restructure these warrants and other debts which would effectively result in a 50% loss to the existing debt holders. To the best of the Company’s knowledge, neither the appointed receiver nor any representative of the debt holders, FGIC (the insurer), or other creditors, responded to the County’s offer.  As of the end of third quarter 2010, the Company further evaluated its Jefferson County ARS investment and concluded that a temporary decline had occurred and recorded a $1,750 decrease in the market value as a charge to accumulated other comprehensive loss. While Jefferson County has made a settlement offer near 50% of the face value of its debt, the Company believes that it is reasonable to assume that the debt holders will counteroffer at a higher value and that FGIC may provide some additional level of relief.  Notwithstanding, the Company continues to receive all contractual interest payments on its ARS on a timely basis, there has been no default, it is insured by FGIC and the Company has the intent and ability to hold this ARS until recovery of its adjusted cost basis.

 

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NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2010-06, “Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements”.  ASU 2010-06 requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements including transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2 and a higher level of disaggregation for the different types of financial instruments.  For the reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements, information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements are presented separately.  This standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009 with the exception of revised Level 3 disclosure requirements which are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010.  The Company adopted the provisions of the standard on January 1, 2010, which did not have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

In June 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 810, “Consolidation”, regarding the consolidation of variable interest entities (formerly SFAS No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)”). ASC 810 is intended to improve financial reporting by providing additional guidance to companies involved with variable interest entities and by requiring additional disclosures about a company’s involvement in variable interest entities.  This standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after November 15, 2009.  The Company adopted the provisions of the standard on January 1, 2010, which had no impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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 limitation, that could impact the Company include 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, which are expected to be significantly higher in 2010 compared to 2009, of various ingredients, including sugar and cocoa, and the availability of such ingredients and packaging materials; (iii) inherent risks in the marketplace, including uncertainties about trade and consumer acceptance and significant 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; (vii)the Company’s ability to successfully implement new automated production processes and lines, and new computer systems including the Company’s next phase of its supply chain and manufacturing system; (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 ingredient and energy costs, including freight and delivery, that cannot be passed along to customers through increased prices due to competitive reasons; (xiii) any significant labor stoppages, strikes or production interruptions; (xiv) changes in

 

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governmental laws and regulations including taxes and tariffs; (xv) the risk that the market value of Company’s investments could decline including being classified as “other-than-temporary” as defined; and (xvi) the potential effects of current and future macroeconomic conditions.  In addition, the Company’s results may be affected by other general factors, such as financial and securities’ market factors, political developments, currency exchange rates, interest and inflation rates, accounting standards, taxes, and laws and regulations affecting the Company in markets where it competes and those factors described in Part 1, Item 1A “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other Company filings, including quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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.

 

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

The Company is exposed to various market risks, including fluctuations in sugar, corn syrup, edible oils, including soybean oil, cocoa, dextrose, milk and whey, and gum-base input ingredients and packaging and fuel costs.  The Company is exposed to exchange rate fluctuations in the Canadian dollar which is the currency used for a portion of the raw material and packaging material costs and operating expenses at its Canadian plants.  The Company invests in securities with maturities or auction dates of up to three years, the majority of which are held to maturity, which limits the Company’s exposure to interest rate fluctuations.  There has been no material change in the Company’s market risks that would significantly affect the disclosures made in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

 

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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 October 2, 2010 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 October 2,  2010 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 purchases of the Company’s Common Stock during the 13 week period Ended October 2, 2010:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JUL 4 TO JUL 31

 

18,000

 

$

23.51

 

NOT APPLICABLE

 

NOT APPLICABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUG 1 TO AUG 28

 

 

 

NOT APPLICABLE

 

NOT APPLICABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUG 29 TO OCT 2

 

52,037

 

24.34

 

NOT APPLICABLE

 

NOT APPLICABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

70,037

 

$

24.13

 

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.

 

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Item 6.  EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit 10.1 - Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc, Management Incentive Plan. Incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Commission on March 24, 2006.

 

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.*

 


*                 Pursuant to Regulation S-T, this interactive data file is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

 

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:

Nov. 12, 2010

 

  BY:

/S/MELVIN J. GORDON

 

 

Melvin J. Gordon

 

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Date:

Nov. 12, 2010

 

  BY:

/S/G. HOWARD EMBER, JR.

 

 

G. Howard Ember, Jr.

 

 

Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer

 

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