UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED February 24, 2013 |
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO |
Commission file number: 001-01185
GENERAL MILLS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 41-0274440 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
Number One General Mills Boulevard Minneapolis, Minnesota |
55426 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(763) 764-7600
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer | x | Accelerated filer | ¨ | |||
Non-accelerated | ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company | ¨ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 8, 2013: 644,657,589 (excluding 109,955,739 shares held in the treasury).
General Mills, Inc.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 24, 2013, and May 27, 2012 |
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Item 2. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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Item 1. | Financial Statements |
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
GENERAL MILLS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Unaudited) (In Millions, Except per Share Data)
Quarter Ended | Nine-Month Period Ended |
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Feb. 24, 2013 |
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Net sales |
$ | 4,430.6 | $ | 4,120.1 | $ | 13,363.4 | $ | 12,591.5 | ||||||||
Cost of sales |
2,907.9 | 2,612.7 | 8,470.1 | 8,042.9 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general, and administrative expenses |
874.5 | 838.7 | 2,624.1 | 2,523.3 | ||||||||||||
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs |
6.1 | 0.1 | 18.0 | 0.9 | ||||||||||||
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Operating profit |
642.1 | 668.6 | 2,251.2 | 2,024.4 | ||||||||||||
Interest, net |
76.6 | 96.0 | 235.1 | 268.6 | ||||||||||||
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Earnings before income taxes and after-tax earnings from joint ventures |
565.5 | 572.6 | 2,016.1 | 1,755.8 | ||||||||||||
Income taxes |
174.2 | 187.3 | 577.7 | 574.2 | ||||||||||||
After-tax earnings from joint ventures |
21.3 | 15.5 | 77.3 | 72.7 | ||||||||||||
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Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests |
412.6 | 400.8 | 1,515.7 | 1,254.3 | ||||||||||||
Net earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests |
14.2 | 9.3 | 26.8 | 12.4 | ||||||||||||
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Net earnings attributable to General Mills |
$ | 398.4 | $ | 391.5 | $ | 1,488.9 | $ | 1,241.9 | ||||||||
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Earnings per share - basic |
$ | 0.61 | $ | 0.61 | $ | 2.29 | $ | 1.92 | ||||||||
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Earnings per share - diluted |
$ | 0.60 | $ | 0.58 | $ | 2.24 | $ | 1.86 | ||||||||
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Dividends per share |
$ | 0.330 | $ | 0.305 | $ | 0.990 | $ | 0.915 | ||||||||
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
GENERAL MILLS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Quarter Ended | Nine-Month Period Ended |
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Feb. 24, 2013 |
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Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests |
$ | 412.6 | $ | 400.8 | $ | 1,515.7 | $ | 1,254.3 | ||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: |
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Foreign currency translation |
14.0 | 102.5 | 138.5 | (201.3 | ) | |||||||||||
Other fair value changes: |
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Securities |
0.2 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | ||||||||||||
Hedge derivatives |
22.7 | (11.0 | ) | 18.7 | (49.4 | ) | ||||||||||
Reclassification to earnings: |
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Hedge derivatives |
3.2 | 3.1 | 13.6 | 7.4 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of losses and prior service costs |
24.6 | 20.4 | 74.1 | 61.3 | ||||||||||||
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Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax |
64.7 | 115.5 | 245.5 | (181.9 | ) | |||||||||||
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Total comprehensive income |
477.3 | 516.3 | 1,761.2 | 1,072.4 | ||||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests |
19.6 | 32.1 | 72.6 | (68.4 | ) | |||||||||||
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Comprehensive income attributable to General Mills |
$ | 457.7 | $ | 484.2 | $ | 1,688.6 | $ | 1,140.8 | ||||||||
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GENERAL MILLS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(In Millions, Except Par Value)
Feb. 24, 2013 |
May 27, 2012 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 751.2 | $ | 471.2 | ||||
Receivables |
1,591.5 | 1,323.6 | ||||||
Inventories |
1,606.4 | 1,478.8 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
87.6 | 59.7 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
329.1 | 358.1 | ||||||
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Total current assets |
4,365.8 | 3,691.4 | ||||||
Land, buildings, and equipment |
3,806.8 | 3,652.7 | ||||||
Goodwill |
8,665.7 | 8,182.5 | ||||||
Other intangible assets |
5,060.4 | 4,704.9 | ||||||
Other assets |
894.7 | 865.3 | ||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 22,793.4 | $ | 21,096.8 | ||||
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ | 1,186.0 | $ | 1,148.9 | ||||
Current portion of long-term debt |
744.0 | 741.2 | ||||||
Notes payable |
682.7 | 526.5 | ||||||
Other current liabilities |
1,669.9 | 1,426.6 | ||||||
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Total current liabilities |
4,282.6 | 3,843.2 | ||||||
Long-term debt |
6,631.9 | 6,161.9 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
1,202.4 | 1,171.4 | ||||||
Other liabilities |
2,212.9 | 2,189.8 | ||||||
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Total liabilities |
14,329.8 | 13,366.3 | ||||||
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Redeemable interest |
984.2 | 847.8 | ||||||
Stockholders equity: |
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Common stock, 754.6 shares issued, $0.10 par value |
75.5 | 75.5 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
1,168.6 | 1,308.4 | ||||||
Retained earnings |
10,795.8 | 9,958.5 | ||||||
Common stock in treasury, at cost, shares of 110.3 and 106.1 |
(3,479.2 | ) | (3,177.0 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(1,544.0 | ) | (1,743.7 | ) | ||||
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Total stockholders equity |
7,016.7 | 6,421.7 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interests |
462.7 | 461.0 | ||||||
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Total equity |
7,479.4 | 6,882.7 | ||||||
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Total liabilities and equity |
$ | 22,793.4 | $ | 21,096.8 | ||||
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Consolidated Statements of Total Equity and Redeemable Interest
GENERAL MILLS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Unaudited) (In Millions, Except per Share Data)
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Balance as of May 29, 2011 |
754.6 | $ | 75.5 | $ | 1,319.8 | (109.8 | ) | $ | (3,210.3 | ) | $ | 9,191.3 | $ | (1,010.8 | ) | $ | 246.7 | $ | 6,612.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) |
1,567.3 | (732.9 | ) | (44.3 | ) | 790.1 | $ | (86.1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends declared ($1.22 per share) |
(800.1 | ) | (800.1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares purchased |
(8.3 | ) | (313.0 | ) | (313.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock compensation plans (includes income tax benefits of $63.1) |
3.2 | 12.0 | 346.3 | 349.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unearned compensation related to restricted stock unit awards |
(93.4 | ) | (93.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earned compensation |
108.3 | 108.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Addition of redeemable and noncontrolling interest from acquisitions |
263.8 | 263.8 | 904.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in fair value of redeemable interest |
(29.5 | ) | (29.5 | ) | 29.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders |
(5.2 | ) | (5.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of May 27, 2012 |
754.6 | 75.5 | 1,308.4 | (106.1 | ) | (3,177.0 | ) | 9,958.5 | (1,743.7 | ) | 461.0 | 6,882.7 | 847.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income |
1,488.9 | 199.7 | 23.8 | 1,712.4 | 48.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends declared ($0.99 per share) |
(651.6 | ) | (651.6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares purchased |
(18.7 | ) | (744.8 | ) | (744.8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock compensation plans (includes income tax benefits of $89.8) |
(38.6 | ) | 14.5 | 442.6 | 404.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unearned compensation related to restricted stock unit awards |
(79.6 | ) | (79.6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earned compensation |
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Increase (decrease) in fair value of redeemable interest |
(103.8 | ) | (103.8 | ) | 103.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions to noncontrolling and redeemable interest holders |
(22.1 | ) | (22.1 | ) | (16.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of Feb. 24, 2013 |
754.6 | $ | 75.5 | $ | 1,168.6 | (110.3 | ) | $ | (3,479.2 | ) | $ | 10,795.8 | $ | (1,544.0 | ) | $ | 462.7 | $ | 7,479.4 | $ | 984.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
GENERAL MILLS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests |
$ | 1,515.7 | $ | 1,254.3 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
432.3 | 398.8 | ||||||
After-tax earnings from joint ventures |
(77.3 | ) | (72.7 | ) | ||||
Distributions of earnings from joint ventures |
65.1 | 43.2 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation |
82.2 | 88.4 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
(25.0 | ) | 49.9 | |||||
Tax benefit on exercised options |
(89.8 | ) | (58.7 | ) | ||||
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions |
(17.6 | ) | (15.5 | ) | ||||
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs |
97.8 | 58.4 | ||||||
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs |
(47.8 | ) | (2.6 | ) | ||||
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions |
264.5 | 66.7 | ||||||
Other, net |
(54.4 | ) | (148.6 | ) | ||||
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
2,145.7 | 1,661.6 | ||||||
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Purchases of land, buildings, and equipment |
(412.2 | ) | (423.9 | ) | ||||
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
(900.8 | ) | (900.1 | ) | ||||
Investments in affiliates, net |
(3.2 | ) | (22.1 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from disposal of land, buildings, and equipment |
22.3 | 1.4 | ||||||
Exchangeable note |
16.2 | (131.6 | ) | |||||
Other, net |
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Net cash used by investing activities |
(1,281.2 | ) | (1,469.7 | ) | ||||
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Change in notes payable |
36.0 | 384.9 | ||||||
Issuance of long-term debt |
1,000.0 | 1,390.5 | ||||||
Payment of long-term debt |
(541.9 | ) | (1,439.3 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from common stock issued on exercised options |
257.6 | 208.5 | ||||||
Tax benefit on exercised options |
89.8 | 58.7 | ||||||
Purchases of common stock for treasury |
(744.8 | ) | (312.5 | ) | ||||
Dividends paid |
(651.6 | ) | (599.5 | ) | ||||
Distributions to noncontrolling and redeemable interest holders |
(38.3 | ) | (4.4 | ) | ||||
Other, net |
(6.1 | ) | (8.4 | ) | ||||
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Net cash used by financing activities |
(599.3 | ) | (321.5 | ) | ||||
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
14.8 | (4.7 | ) | |||||
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
280.0 | (134.3 | ) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year |
471.2 | 619.6 | ||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents - end of period |
$ | 751.2 | $ | 485.3 | ||||
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$ | (176.8 | ) | $ | (115.0 | ) | ||
Inventories |
(19.7 | ) | 111.8 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
49.0 | 146.4 | ||||||
Accounts payable |
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Other current liabilities |
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Changes in current assets and liabilities |
$ | 264.5 | $ | 66.7 | ||||
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GENERAL MILLS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(1) Background
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of General Mills, Inc. (we, us, our, General Mills, or the Company) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the rules and regulations for reporting on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include certain information and disclosures required for comprehensive financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included and are of a normal recurring nature, including the elimination of all intercompany transactions and any noncontrolling and redeemable interests share of those transactions. Operating results for the quarterly and nine-month periods ended February 24, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending May 26, 2013.
These statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and footnotes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 27, 2012. The accounting policies used in preparing these Consolidated Financial Statements are the same as those described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in that Form 10-K. Certain reclassifications to our previously reported financial information have been made to conform to the current period presentation.
(2) Acquisitions
On August 1, 2012, we acquired Yoki Alimentos S.A. (Yoki), a privately held food company headquartered in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, for an aggregate purchase price of $939.8 million, including $88.8 million of non-cash consideration for net debt assumed. Yoki operates in several food categories, including snacks, convenient meals, basic foods, and seasonings. We consolidated Yoki into our Consolidated Balance Sheets and recorded goodwill of $366.6 million. Indefinite lived intangible assets acquired include brands of $253.0 million. Finite lived intangible assets acquired primarily include customer relationships of $17.5 million. As of the date of the acquisition, the pro forma effects of this acquisition were not material.
We have conducted a preliminary assessment of certain assets and liabilities related to the acquisition of Yoki. We are continuing our review of these items during the measurement period, and if new information is obtained about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date, the acquisition accounting will be revised to reflect the resulting adjustments to current estimates of these items. During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we recorded adjustments to certain purchase accounting assets and liabilities that resulted in an $8.3 million net increase in goodwill.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2012, we acquired a 51 percent controlling interest in Yoplait S.A.S. and a 50 percent interest in Yoplait Marques S.A.S. from PAI Partners and Sodiaal International (Sodiaal) for an aggregate purchase price of $1.2 billion, including $261.3 million of non-cash consideration for debt assumed. We consolidated both entities into our Consolidated Balance Sheets and recorded goodwill of $1.5 billion. Indefinite lived intangible assets acquired primarily include brands of $476.0 million. Finite lived intangible assets acquired primarily include franchise agreements of $440.2 million and customer relationships of $107.3 million. In addition, we purchased a zero coupon exchangeable note due in 2016 from Sodiaal with a notional amount of $131.6 million and a fair value of $110.9 million. As of February 24, 2013, $16.2 million of the exchangeable note has been repaid. The pro forma effects of this acquisition were not material.
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(3) Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs were as follows:
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Charges associated with restructuring actions previously announced |
$ | 6.1 | $ | 0.1 | $ | 18.0 | $ | 0.9 | ||||||||
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$ | 6.1 | $ | 0.1 | $ | 18.0 | $ | 0.9 | ||||||||
During the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, we recorded a $16.7 million restructuring charge related to a productivity and cost savings plan approved in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. The plan was designed to improve organizational effectiveness and focus on key growth strategies, and included organizational changes to strengthen business alignment and actions to accelerate administrative efficiencies across all of our operating segments and support functions. During the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, we recorded restructuring charges of $13.9 million related to our International segment, $2.0 million related to our U.S. Retail segment, and $0.8 million related to our Bakeries and Foodservice segment. In the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, we paid $65.8 million in cash related to these restructuring actions. These restructuring actions are expected to be completed by the end of fiscal 2014.
The roll forward of our restructuring and other exit cost reserves, included in other current liabilities, is as follows:
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Reserve balance as of May 27, 2012 |
$ | 83.1 | $ | 2.7 | $ | 0.1 | $ | 85.9 | ||||||||
2013 charges, including foreign currency translation |
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(59.6 | ) | (2.7 | ) | | (62.3 | ) | |||||||||
Reserve balance as of Feb. 24, 2013 |
$ | 32.2 | $ | | $ | 0.1 | $ | 32.3 | ||||||||
The charges recognized in the roll forward of our reserves for restructuring and other exit costs do not include items charged directly to expense (e.g., asset impairment charges, the gain or loss on the sale of restructured assets, and the write-off of spare parts) and other periodic exit costs recognized as incurred, as those items are not reflected in our restructuring and other exit cost reserves on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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(4) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The components of goodwill and other intangible assets are as follows:
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Goodwill |
$ | 8,665.7 | $ | 8,182.5 | ||||
Other intangible assets: |
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Intangible assets not subject to amortization: |
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Brands and other indefinite-lived intangibles |
4,526.2 | 4,217.1 | ||||||
Intangible assets subject to amortization: |
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Franchise agreements, customer relationships, and other finite-lived intangibles |
616.0 | 544.7 | ||||||
Less accumulated amortization |
(81.8 | ) | (56.9 | ) | ||||
Intangible assets subject to amortization |
534.2 | 487.8 | ||||||
Other intangible assets |
5,060.4 | 4,704.9 | ||||||
Total |
$ | 13,726.1 | $ | 12,887.4 | ||||
Based on the carrying value of finite-lived intangible assets as of February 24, 2013, annual amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years is estimated to be approximately $31 million.
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during fiscal 2013 were as follows:
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Balance as of May 27, 2012 |
$ | 5,813.2 | $ | 989.9 | $ | 921.1 | $ | 458.3 | $ | 8,182.5 | ||||||||||
Acquisitions |
28.2 | 374.1 | | | 402.3 | |||||||||||||||
Purchase accounting adjustments (a) |
| 8.3 | | | 8.3 | |||||||||||||||
Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation |
| 47.9 | | 24.7 | 72.6 | |||||||||||||||
Balance as of Feb. 24, 2013 |
$ | 5,841.4 | $ | 1,420.2 | $ | 921.1 | $ | 483.0 | $ | 8,665.7 | ||||||||||
(a) | See Note 2. |
The changes in the carrying amount of other intangible assets during fiscal 2013 were as follows:
In Millions | U.S. Retail | International | Joint Ventures |
Total | ||||||||||||
Balance as of May 27, 2012 |
$ | 3,297.0 | $ | 1,344.1 | $ | 63.8 | $ | 4,704.9 | ||||||||
Acquisitions |
20.0 | 290.7 | | 310.7 | ||||||||||||
Other activity, primarily foreign currency translation |
(3.4 | ) | 48.8 | (0.6 | ) | 44.8 | ||||||||||
Balance as of Feb. 24, 2013 |
$ | 3,313.6 | $ | 1,683.6 | $ | 63.2 | $ | 5,060.4 | ||||||||
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(5) Inventories
The components of inventories were as follows:
In Millions | Feb. 24, 2013 |
May 27, 2012 |
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Raw materials and packaging |
$ | 400.5 | $ | 334.4 | ||||
Finished goods |
1,239.6 | 1,211.8 | ||||||
Grain |
185.4 | 155.3 | ||||||
Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost |
(219.1 | ) | (222.7 | ) | ||||
Total |
$ | 1,606.4 | $ | 1,478.8 | ||||
(6) Financial Instruments, Risk Management Activities, and Fair Values
Financial Instruments. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable, other current liabilities, and notes payable approximate fair value. Marketable securities are carried at fair value. As of February 24, 2013, and May 27, 2012, a comparison of cost and market values of our marketable debt and equity securities is as follows:
Cost | Market Value | Gross Gains | Gross Losses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In Millions | Feb. 24, 2013 |
May 27, 2012 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
May 27, 2012 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
May 27, 2012 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
May 27, 2012 |
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Available-for-sale: |
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Debt securities |
$ | 67.8 | $ | 52.2 | $ | 68.0 | $ | 52.3 | $ | 0.2 | $ | 0.1 | $ | | $ | | ||||||||||||||||
Equity securities |
1.8 | 1.8 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 3.5 | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 69.6 | $ | 54.0 | $ | 74.1 | $ | 57.6 | $ | 4.5 | $ | 3.6 | $ | | $ | | ||||||||||||||||
For the third quarter of fiscal 2013, there were no gains or losses from sales of available-for-sale marketable securities. Gains and losses are determined by specific identification. Classification of marketable securities as current or noncurrent is dependent upon our intended holding period, the securitys maturity date, or both. The aggregate unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, net of tax effects, are classified in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCI) within stockholders equity. Scheduled maturities of our marketable securities are as follows:
Available-for-Sale | ||||||||
In Millions | Cost | Market Value |
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Under 1 year (current) |
$ | 63.8 | $ | 63.9 | ||||
From 1 to 3 years |
1.9 | 1.9 | ||||||
From 4 to 7 years |
2.1 | 2.2 | ||||||
Equity securities |
1.8 | 6.1 | ||||||
Total |
$ | 69.6 | $ | 74.1 | ||||
Marketable securities with a market value of $2.3 million as of February 24, 2013, were pledged as collateral for certain derivative contracts.
The fair values and carrying amounts of long-term debt, including the current portion, were $8,072.3 million and $7,375.9 million, respectively, as of February 24, 2013. The fair value of long-term debt was estimated using market quotations and discounted cash flows based on our current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of instruments. Long-term debt is a Level 2 liability in the fair value hierarchy.
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Risk Management Activities. As a part of our ongoing operations, we are exposed to market risks such as changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity, and equity prices. To manage these risks, we may enter into various derivative transactions (e.g., futures, options, and swaps) pursuant to our established policies.
Commodity Price Risk. Many commodities we use in the production and distribution of our products are exposed to market price risks. We utilize derivatives to manage price risk for our principal ingredients and energy costs, including grains (oats, wheat, and corn), oils (principally soybean), non-fat dry milk, natural gas, and diesel fuel. Our primary objective when entering into these derivative contracts is to achieve certainty with regard to the future price of commodities purchased for use in our supply chain. We manage our exposures through a combination of purchase orders, long-term contracts with suppliers, exchange-traded futures and options, and over-the-counter options and swaps. We offset our exposures based on current and projected market conditions and generally seek to acquire the inputs at as close to our planned cost as possible.
We use derivatives to manage our exposure to changes in commodity prices. We do not perform the assessments required to achieve hedge accounting for commodity derivative positions. Accordingly, the changes in the values of these derivatives are recorded currently in cost of sales in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Although we do not meet the criteria for cash flow hedge accounting, we nonetheless believe that these instruments are effective in achieving our objective of providing certainty in the future price of commodities purchased for use in our supply chain. Accordingly, for purposes of measuring segment operating performance these gains and losses are reported in unallocated corporate items outside of segment operating results until such time that the exposure we are managing affects earnings. At that time we reclassify the gain or loss from unallocated corporate items to segment operating profit, allowing our operating segments to realize the economic effects of the derivative without experiencing any resulting mark-to-market volatility, which remains in unallocated corporate items.
Unallocated corporate items for the quarterly and nine-month periods ended February 24, 2013, and February 26, 2012, included:
Quarter Ended | Nine-Month Period Ended |
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In Millions | Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
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Net gain (loss) on mark-to-market valuation of commodity positions |
$ | (21.9 | ) | $ | 20.5 | $ | 14.4 | $ | (88.0 | ) | ||||||
Net (gain) loss on commodity positions reclassified from unallocated corporate items to segment operating profit |
2.1 | 23.3 | (1.3 | ) | 22.5 | |||||||||||
Net mark-to-market revaluation of certain grain inventories |
(5.3 | ) | 2.6 | (4.5 | ) | (20.2 | ) | |||||||||
Net mark-to-market valuation of certain commodity positions recognized in unallocated corporate items |
$ | (25.1 | ) | $ | 46.4 | $ | 8.6 | $ | (85.7 | ) | ||||||
As of February 24, 2013, the net notional value of commodity derivatives was $188.5 million, of which $96.8 million related to energy inputs and $91.7 million related to agricultural inputs. These contracts relate to inputs that generally will be utilized within the next 18 months.
Interest Rate Risk. We are exposed to interest rate volatility with regard to future issuances of fixed-rate debt, and existing and future issuances of floating-rate debt. Primary exposures include U.S. Treasury rates, LIBOR, Euribor, and commercial paper rates in the United States and Europe. We use interest rate swaps, forward-starting interest rate swaps, and treasury locks to hedge our exposure to interest rate changes, to reduce the volatility of our financing costs, and to achieve a desired proportion of fixed versus floating-rate debt, based on current and projected market conditions. Generally under these swaps, we agree with a counterparty to exchange the difference between fixed-rate and floating-rate interest amounts based on an agreed upon notional principal amount.
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Floating Interest Rate Exposures Floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps are accounted for as cash flow hedges, as are all hedges of forecasted issuances of debt. Effectiveness is assessed based on either the perfectly effective hypothetical derivative method or changes in the present value of interest payments on the underlying debt. Effective gains and losses deferred to AOCI are reclassified into earnings over the life of the associated debt. Ineffective gains and losses are recorded as net interest. The amount of hedge ineffectiveness was less than $1 million for the quarterly and nine-month periods ended February 24, 2013.
Fixed Interest Rate Exposures Fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps are accounted for as fair value hedges with effectiveness assessed based on changes in the fair value of the underlying debt and derivatives, using incremental borrowing rates currently available on loans with similar terms and maturities. Ineffective gains and losses on these derivatives and the underlying hedged items are recorded as net interest. The amount of hedge ineffectiveness was less than $1 million for the quarter ended February 24, 2013 and a gain of $1.2 million for the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we entered into swaps to convert $250.0 million of 0.875 percent fixed-rate notes due January 29, 2016, to floating rates.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2013, in advance of a planned debt refinancing, we entered into $200.0 million of treasury locks with an average fixed rate of 2.82 percent. All of these treasury locks were cash settled for $11.8 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2013, coincident with the issuance of our $500.0 million 30-year fixed-rate notes. As of February 24, 2013, an $11.8 million pre-tax gain remained in AOCI, which will be reclassified to earnings over the term of the underlying debt.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, first quarter of fiscal 2012 and second quarter of fiscal 2012, we entered into $500.0 million, $300.0 million, and $200.0 million of forward starting swaps with average fixed rates of 3.9 percent, 2.7 percent, and 2.4 percent, respectively, in advance of a planned debt financing. All of these forward starting swaps were cash settled for $100.4 million coincident with the issuance of our $1.0 billion 10-year fixed rate notes in November 2011. As of February 24, 2013, an $87.2 million pre-tax loss remained in AOCI, which will be reclassified to earnings over the term of the underlying debt.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, we entered into swaps to convert $300.0 million of 1.55 percent fixed-rate notes due May 16, 2014, to floating rates.
As of February 24, 2013, a $15.3 million pre-tax loss on cash settled interest rate derivatives for our $500.0 million 30-year fixed rate notes issued June 1, 2010 remained in AOCI, which will be reclassified to earnings over the term of the underlying debt.
As of February 24, 2013, a $8.8 million pre-tax loss on cash settled interest rate swaps for our $1.0 billion 10-year fixed rate notes issued January 24, 2007 remained in AOCI, which will be reclassified to earnings over the term of the underlying debt.
The following table summarizes the notional amounts and weighted-average interest rates of our interest rate swaps. Average floating rates are based on rates as of the end of the reporting period.
In Millions | Feb. 24, 2013 |
May 27, 2012 |
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Pay-floating swaps - notional amount |
$ | 550.0 | $ | 834.6 | ||||
Average receive rate |
1.1 | % | 1.7 | % | ||||
Average pay rate |
0.4 | % | 0.3 | % | ||||
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The swap contracts mature at various dates from fiscal 2014 to 2016 as follows:
In Millions | Pay Floating | Pay Fixed | ||||||
2014 |
$ | 300.0 | $ | | ||||
2015 |
| | ||||||
2016 |
250.0 | | ||||||
Total |
$ | 550.0 | $ | | ||||
Foreign Exchange Risk. Foreign currency fluctuations affect our net investments in foreign subsidiaries and foreign currency cash flows related to third party purchases, intercompany loans, product shipments, and foreign-denominated commercial paper. We are also exposed to the translation of foreign currency earnings to the U.S. dollar. Our principal exposures are to the Australian dollar, Brazilian real, British pound sterling, Canadian dollar, Chinese renminbi, euro, Japanese yen, Swiss franc, and Mexican peso. We mainly use foreign currency forward contracts to selectively hedge our foreign currency cash flow exposures. We also generally swap our foreign-denominated commercial paper borrowings and nonfunctional currency intercompany loans back to U.S. dollars or the functional currency of the entity with foreign exchange exposure; the gains or losses on these derivatives offset the foreign currency revaluation gains or losses recorded in earnings on the associated borrowings. We generally do not hedge more than 18 months forward.
As of February 24, 2013, the net notional value of foreign exchange derivatives was $939.6 million. The amount of hedge ineffectiveness was less than $1 million for the quarterly and nine-month periods ended February 24, 2013.
We also have many net investments in foreign subsidiaries that are denominated in euros. We previously hedged a portion of these net investments by issuing euro-denominated commercial paper and foreign exchange forward contracts. As of February 24, 2013, we had deferred net foreign currency transaction losses of $95.7 million in AOCI associated with hedging activity.
Equity Instruments. Equity price movements affect our compensation expense as certain investments made by our employees in our deferred compensation plan are revalued. We use equity swaps to manage this risk. As of February 24, 2013, the net notional value of our equity swaps was $53.8 million. These swap contracts mature in fiscal 2014.
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Fair Value Measurements and Financial Statement Presentation
The fair values of our assets, liabilities, and derivative positions recorded at fair value and their respective levels in the fair value hierarchy as of February 24, 2013 and May 27, 2012, were as follows:
Feb. 24, 2013 | Feb. 24, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Values of Assets | Fair Values of Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In Millions | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: |
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Interest rate contracts (a) (b) |
$ | | $ | 3.6 | $ | | $ | 3.6 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange contracts (c) (d) |
| 20.5 | | 20.5 | | (1.6 | ) | | (1.6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total |
| 24.1 | | 24.1 | | (1.6 | ) | | (1.6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: |
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Foreign exchange contracts (c) (d) |
| 5.6 | | 5.6 | | (0.4 | ) | | (0.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity contracts (a) (e) |
| | | | | (0.3 | ) | | (0.3 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity contracts (c) (e) |
0.2 | 4.7 | | 4.9 | | (12.6 | ) | | (12.6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Grain contracts (c) (e) |
| 9.4 | | 9.4 | | (31.1 | ) | | (31.1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total |
0.2 | 19.7 | | 19.9 | | (44.4 | ) | | (44.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other assets and liabilities reported at fair value: |
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Marketable investments (a) (f) |
6.1 | 68.0 | | 74.1 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total |
6.1 | 68.0 | | 74.1 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets, liabilities, and derivative positions recorded at fair value |
$ | 6.3 | $ | 111.8 | $ | | $ | 118.1 | $ | | $ | (46.0 | ) | $ | | $ | (46.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||
(a) | These contracts and investments are recorded as other assets or as other liabilities, as appropriate, based on whether in a gain or loss position. Certain marketable investments are recorded as cash and cash equivalents. |
(b) | Based on LIBOR and swap rates. |
(c) | These contracts are recorded as prepaid expenses and other current assets or as other current liabilities, as appropriate, based on whether in a gain or loss position. |
(d) | Based on observable market transactions of spot currency rates and forward currency prices. |
(e) | Based on prices of futures exchanges and recently reported transactions in the marketplace. |
(f) | Based on prices of common stock and bond matrix pricing. |
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May 27, 2012 | May 27, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Values of Assets | Fair Values of Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In Millions | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: |
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Interest rate contracts (a) (b) |
$ | | $ | 5.7 | $ | | $ | 5.7 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange contracts (c) (d) |
| 11.5 | | 11.5 | | (18.8 | ) | | (18.8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total |
| 17.2 | | 17.2 | | (18.8 | ) | | (18.8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: |
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Interest rate contracts (a) (b) |
| 0.5 | | 0.5 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange contracts (c) (d) |
| 6.6 | | 6.6 | | (1.1 | ) | | (1.1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity contracts (a) (e) |
| | | | | (0.1 | ) | | (0.1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity contracts (c) (e) |
8.0 | 1.0 | | 9.0 | | (15.1 | ) | | (15.1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Grain contracts (c) (e) |
| 8.3 | | 8.3 | | (20.6 | ) | | (20.6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total |
8.0 | 16.4 | | 24.4 | | (36.9 | ) | | (36.9 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other assets and liabilities reported at fair value: |
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Marketable investments (a) (f) |
5.3 | 52.3 | | 57.6 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total |
5.3 | 52.3 | | 57.6 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets, liabilities, and derivative positions recorded at fair value |
$ | 13.3 | $ | 85.9 | $ | | $ | 99.2 | $ | | $ | (55.7 | ) | $ | | $ | (55.7 | ) | ||||||||||||||
(a) | These contracts and investments are recorded as other assets or as other liabilities, as appropriate, based on whether in a gain or loss position. Certain marketable investments are recorded as cash and cash equivalents. |
(b) | Based on LIBOR and swap rates. |
(c) | These contracts are recorded as prepaid expenses and other current assets or as other current liabilities, as appropriate, based on whether in a gain or loss position. |
(d) | Based on observable market transactions of spot currency rates and forward currency prices. |
(e) | Based on prices of futures exchanges and recently reported transactions in the marketplace. |
(f) | Based on prices of common stock and bond matrix pricing. |
We did not significantly change our valuation techniques from prior periods.
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Information related to our cash flow hedges, fair value hedges, and other derivatives not designated as hedging instruments for the quarterly and nine-month periods ended February 24, 2013 and February 26, 2012, were as follows:
Interest Rate Contracts |
Foreign Exchange Contracts |
Equity Contracts | Commodity Contracts |
Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quarter Ended | Quarter Ended | Quarter Ended | Quarter Ended | Quarter Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In Millions | Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
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Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships: |
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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI) (a) |
$ | 10.2 | $ | | $ | 22.3 | $ | (13.0 | ) | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | 32.5 | $ | (13.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Amount of loss reclassified from AOCI into |
(3.1 | ) | (3.1 | ) | (1.4 | ) | (1.7 | ) | | | | | (4.5 | ) | (4.8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in earnings (c) |
0.2 | | 0.2 | (2.4 | ) | | | | | 0.4 | (2.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationships: |
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Amount of net loss recognized in earnings (d) |
| (0.5 | ) | | | | | | | | (0.5 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments: |
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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in earnings (d) |
| | 7.0 | (15.8 | ) | 4.0 | 2.3 | (21.9 | ) | 20.5 | (10.9 | ) | 7.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(a) | Effective portion. |
(b) | Loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in interest, net for interest rate swaps and in cost of sales and selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses for foreign exchange contracts. |
(c) | All gain (loss) recognized in earnings is related to the ineffective portion of the hedging relationship, including SG&A expenses for foreign exchange contracts. No amounts were reported as a result of being excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. |
(d) | Gain (loss) recognized in earnings is reported in interest, net for interest rate contracts, in cost of sales for commodity contracts, and in SG&A expenses for equity contracts and foreign exchange contracts. |
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Interest Rate Contracts |
Foreign Exchange Contracts |
Equity Contracts | Commodity Contracts |
Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nine-Month Period Ended |
Nine-Month Period Ended |
Nine-Month Period Ended |
Nine-Month Period Ended |
Nine-Month Period Ended |
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In Millions | Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
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Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships: |
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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI) (a) |
$ | 11.8 | $ | (78.6 | ) | $ | 16.3 | $ | (2.0 | ) | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | 28.1 | $ | (80.6 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Amount of loss reclassified from AOCI into |
(9.4 | ) | (5.0 | ) | (9.4 | ) | (6.8 | ) | | | | | (18.8 | ) | (11.8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in earnings (c) |
| (0.5 | ) | 0.3 | (2.4 | ) | | | | | 0.3 | (2.9 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationships: |
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Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings (d) |
1.2 | (0.7 | ) | | | | | | | 1.2 | (0.7 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments: |
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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in earnings (d) |
| | 8.7 | 2.1 | 8.2 | 2.3 | 14.4 | (88.0 | ) | 31.3 | (83.6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(a) | Effective portion. |
(b) | Loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in interest, net for interest rate swaps and in cost of sales and SG&A expenses for foreign exchange contracts. |
(c) | All gain (loss) recognized in earnings is related to the ineffective portion of the hedging relationship, including SG&A expenses for foreign exchange contracts. No amounts were reported as a result of being excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. |
(d) | Gain (loss) recognized in earnings is reported in interest, net for interest rate contracts, in cost of sales for commodity contracts, and in SG&A expenses for equity contracts and foreign exchange contracts. |
Amounts Recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss. Unrealized losses from interest rate cash flow hedges recorded in AOCI as of February 24, 2013, totaled $61.8 million after tax. These deferred losses are primarily related to interest rate swaps we entered into in contemplation of future borrowings and other financing requirements and are being reclassified into net interest over the lives of the hedged forecasted transactions. Unrealized gains from foreign currency cash flow hedges recorded in AOCI as of February 24, 2013, were $14.6 million after-tax. The net amount of pre-tax gains and losses in AOCI as of February 24, 2013, that we expect to be reclassified into net earnings within the next 12 months is $4.6 million of income.
Credit-Risk-Related Contingent Features. Certain of our derivative instruments contain provisions that require us to maintain an investment grade credit rating on our debt from each of the major credit rating agencies. If our debt were to fall below investment grade, the counterparties to the derivative instruments could request full collateralization on derivative instruments in net liability positions. The aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features that were in a liability position on February 24, 2013, was $8.7 million. We would be required to post this amount of collateral to the counterparties if the contingent features were triggered.
Credit Risk. We enter into interest rate, foreign exchange, and certain commodity and equity derivatives, primarily with a diversified group of highly rated counterparties. We continually monitor our positions and the credit ratings of the counterparties involved and, by policy, limit the amount of credit exposure to any one party. These transactions may expose us to potential losses due to the risk of nonperformance by these counterparties; however, we have not incurred a material loss. We also enter into commodity futures transactions through various regulated exchanges.
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The amount of loss due to the credit risk of the counterparties, should the counterparties fail to perform according to the terms of the contracts, is $27.2 million against which we do not hold any collateral. Under the terms of master swap agreements, some of our transactions require collateral or other security to support financial instruments subject to threshold levels of exposure and counterparty credit risk. Collateral assets are either cash or U.S. Treasury instruments and are held in a trust account that we may access if the counterparty defaults.
We offer certain suppliers access to a third party service that allows them to view our scheduled payments online. The third party service also allows suppliers to finance advances on our scheduled payments at the sole discretion of the supplier and the third party. We have no economic interest in these financing arrangements and no direct relationship with the suppliers, the third party, or any financial institutions concerning this service. All of our accounts payable remain as obligations to our suppliers as stated in our supplier agreements. As of February 24, 2013, $120.2 million of our total accounts payable is payable to suppliers who utilize this third party service.
(7) Debt
The components of notes payable were as follows:
In Millions | Feb. 24, 2013 |
May 27, 2012 |
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U.S. commercial paper |
$ | 596.7 | $ | 412.0 | ||||
Financial institutions |
86.0 | 114.5 | ||||||
Total |
$ | 682.7 | $ | 526.5 | ||||
To ensure availability of funds, we maintain bank credit lines sufficient to cover our outstanding short-term borrowings. Commercial paper is a continuing source of short-term financing. We have commercial paper programs available to us in the United States and Europe. We have $2.7 billion of fee-paid committed credit lines, consisting of a $1.0 billion facility scheduled to expire in April 2015 and a $1.7 billion facility scheduled to expire in April 2017. We also have $364.9 million in uncommitted credit lines that support our foreign operations. As of February 24, 2013, there were no amounts outstanding on the fee-paid committed credit lines and $86.0 million was drawn on the uncommitted lines.
In January 2013, we issued $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of fixed rate notes. The issuance consisted of $250.0 million 0.875 percent notes due January 29, 2016 and $500.0 million 4.15 percent notes due February 15, 2043. Interest on the fixed-rate notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. The fixed rate notes due January 29, 2016 may be redeemed in whole, or in part, at our option at any time for a specified make whole amount. The fixed rate notes due February 15, 2043 may be redeemed in whole, or in part, at our option at any time prior to August 15, 2042 for a specified make whole amount and any time on or after that date at par. These notes are senior unsecured obligations that include a change of control repurchase provision. The net proceeds were used to reduce our commercial paper borrowings.
In January 2013, we issued $250.0 million floating rate notes due January 29, 2016. The floating-rate notes bear interest equal to three-month LIBOR plus 30 basis points, subject to quarterly reset. Interest on the floating-rate notes is payable quarterly in arrears. The floating rate notes are not redeemable prior to maturity. These notes are senior unsecured obligations that include a change of control repurchase provision. The net proceeds were used to reduce our commercial paper borrowings.
On September 10, 2012, we repaid $520.8 million of 5.65 percent notes. In February 2012, we repaid $1.0 billion of 6.0 percent notes. In November 2011, we issued $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.15 percent notes due December 15, 2021. The net proceeds were used to repay a portion of our notes due February 2012, reduce our commercial paper borrowings, and for general corporate purposes. Interest on these notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. These notes may be redeemed at our option at any time prior to September 15, 2021 for a specified make whole amount and any time on or after that date at par. These notes are senior unsecured, unsubordinated obligations that include a change of control repurchase provision.
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As part of our acquisition of Yoplait S.A.S. in fiscal 2012, we consolidated $457.9 million of primarily euro-denominated Euribor-based floating-rate bank debt. In December 2011, we refinanced this debt with $390.5 million of euro-denominated Euribor-based floating-rate bank debt due at various dates through December 15, 2014.
Certain of our long-term debt agreements contain restrictive covenants. As of February 24, 2013, we were in compliance with all of these covenants.
(8) Redeemable and Noncontrolling Interests
We have a 51 percent controlling interest in Yoplait S.A.S. and a 50 percent interest in Yoplait Marques S.A.S. Sodiaal holds the remaining interests in each of the entities. On the acquisition date in fiscal 2012, we recorded the $904.4 million fair value of Sodiaals 49 percent euro-denominated interest in Yoplait S.A.S. as a redeemable interest on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Sodiaal has the ability to put a limited portion of its redeemable interest to us once per year at fair value up to a maximum of 9 years. We adjust the value of the redeemable interest through additional paid-in capital on our Consolidated Balance Sheets quarterly to the redeemable interests redemption value, which approximates its fair value. Yoplait S.A.S. pays dividends annually if it meets certain financial metrics set forth in its shareholders agreement. As of February 24, 2013, the redemption value of the euro-denominated redeemable interest was $984.2 million.
In addition, a subsidiary of Yoplait S.A.S. has entered into an exclusive milk supply agreement for its European operations with Sodiaal at market-determined prices through July 1, 2021. Net purchases totaled $200.0 million for the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, and $178.2 million for the nine-month period ended February 26, 2012.
On the acquisition date, we recorded the $263.8 million fair value of Sodiaals 50 percent euro-denominated interest in Yoplait Marques S.A.S. as a noncontrolling interest on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Yoplait Marques S.A.S. earns a royalty stream through a licensing agreement with Yoplait S.A.S. for the rights to Yoplait and related trademarks. Yoplait Marques S.A.S. pays dividends annually based on its available cash as of its fiscal year end.
During the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, we paid $32.5 million of dividends to Sodiaal under the terms of the Yoplait S.A.S. and Yoplait Marques shareholder agreements.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, in conjunction with the consent of the Class A investor, we restructured General Mills Cereals, LLC (GMC) through the distribution of its manufacturing assets, stock, inventory, cash and certain intellectual property to a wholly owned subsidiary. GMC retained the remaining intellectual property. Immediately following the restructuring, the Class A Interests of GMC were sold by the then current holder to another unrelated third-party investor.
The holder of the GMC Class A Interests receives quarterly preferred distributions from available net income based on the application of a floating preferred return rate, currently equal to the sum of three-month LIBOR plus 110 basis points, to the holders capital account balance established in the most recent mark-to-market valuation (currently $251.5 million). The preferred return rate is adjusted every three years through a negotiated agreement with the Class A Interest holder or through a remarketing auction.
Our noncontrolling interests contain restrictive covenants. As of February 24, 2013, we were in compliance with all of these covenants.
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(9) Stockholders Equity
The following table provides details of total comprehensive income (loss):
Quarter Ended Feb. 24, 2013 |
Quarter Ended Feb. 26, 2012 |
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General Mills | Noncontrolling Interests |
Redeemable Interest |
General Mills | Noncontrolling Interests |
Redeemable Interest |
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In Millions | Pretax | Tax | Net | Net | Net | Pretax | Tax | Net | Net | Net | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests |
$ | 398.4 | $ | 4.2 | $ | 10.0 | $ | 391.5 | $ | 2.7 | $ | 6.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss): |
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Foreign currency translation |
$ | 11.2 | $ | | 11.2 | 5.9 | (3.1 | ) | $ | 79.0 | $ | | 79.0 | 5.5 | 18.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other fair value changes: |
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Securities |
0.3 | (0.1 | ) | 0.2 | | | 0.9 | (0.4 | ) | 0.5 | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hedge derivatives |
29.7 | (9.1 | ) | 20.6 | | 2.1 | (11.0 | ) | 1.5 | (9.5 | ) | | (1.5 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reclassification to earnings: |
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Hedge derivatives (a) |
3.7 | (1.0 | ) | 2.7 | | 0.5 | 3.7 | (1.4 | ) | 2.3 | | 0.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of losses and prior service costs (b) |
39.9 | (15.3 | ) | 24.6 | | | 32.9 | (12.5 | ) | 20.4 | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) |
$ | 84.8 | $ | (25.5 | ) | 59.3 | 5.9 | (0.5 | ) | $ | 105.5 | $ | (12.8 | ) | 92.7 | 5.5 | 17.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income |
$ | 457.7 | $ | 10.1 | $ | 9.5 | $ | 484.2 | $ | 8.2 | $ | 23.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(a) | Loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in interest, net for interest rate swaps and in cost of sales and SG&A expenses for foreign exchange contracts. |
(b) | Loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in SG&A expenses. |
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Nine-Month Period Ended Feb. 24, 2013 |
Nine-Month Period Ended Feb. 26, 2012 |
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General Mills | Noncontrolling Interests |
Redeemable Interest |
General Mills | Noncontrolling Interests |
Redeemable Interest |
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In Millions | Pretax | Tax | Net | Net | Net | Pretax | Tax | Net | Net | Net | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings, including earnings attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests |
$ | 1,488.9 | $ | 6.5 | $ | 20.3 | $ | 1,241.9 | $ | 3.6 | $ | 8.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss): |
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Foreign currency translation |
$ | 96.9 | $ | | 96.9 | 17.3 | 24.3 | $ | (121.6 | ) | $ | | (121.6 | ) | (26.8 | ) | (52.9 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other fair value changes: |
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Securities |
0.8 | (0.2 | ) | 0.6 | | | 0.2 | (0.1 | ) | 0.1 | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hedge derivatives |
25.3 | (8.7 | ) | 16.6 | | 2.1 | (78.1 | ) | 30.6 | (47.5 | ) | | (1.9 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reclassification to earnings: |
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Hedge derivatives (a) |
15.9 | (4.4 | ) | 11.5 | | 2.1 | 10.7 | (4.1 | ) | 6.6 | | 0.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of losses and prior service costs (b) |
119.9 | (45.8 | ) | 74.1 | | | 98.7 | (37.4 | ) | 61.3 | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) |
$ | 258.8 | $ | (59.1 | ) | 199.7 | 17.3 | 28.5 | $ | (90.1 | ) | $ | (11.0 | ) | (101.1 | ) | (26.8 | ) | (54.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) |
$ | 1,688.6 | $ | 23.8 | $ | 48.8 | $ | 1,140.8 | $ | (23.2 | ) | $ | (45.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(a) | Loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in interest, net for interest rate swaps and in cost of sales and SG&A expenses for foreign exchange contracts. |
(b) | Loss reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in SG&A expenses. |
Except for reclassifications to earnings, changes in other comprehensive income (loss) are primarily non-cash items.
Accumulated other comprehensive loss balances, net of tax effects, were as follows:
In Millions | Feb. 24, 2013 |
May 27, 2012 |
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Foreign currency translation adjustments |
$ | 379.8 | $ | 282.9 | ||||
Unrealized gain (loss) from: |
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Securities |
2.4 | 1.8 | ||||||
Hedge derivatives |
(47.2 | ) | (75.3 | ) | ||||
Pension, other postretirement, and postemployment benefits: |
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Net actuarial loss |
(1,874.0 | ) | (1,945.9 | ) | ||||
Prior service costs |
(5.0 | ) | (7.2 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
$ | (1,544.0 | ) | $ | (1,743.7 | ) | ||
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(10) Stock Plans
We have various stock-based compensation programs under which awards, including stock options, restricted stock, and restricted stock units, may be granted to employees and non-employee directors. These programs and related accounting are described on pages 78 to 80 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 27, 2012.
Compensation expense related to stock-based payments recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings was as follows:
Quarter Ended | Nine-Month Period Ended |
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In Millions | Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
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Compensation expense related to stock-based payments |
$ | 40.5 | $ | 31.3 | $ | 114.1 | $ | 115.2 | ||||||||
As of February 24, 2013, unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options and restricted stock units was $130.7 million. This expense will be recognized over 19 months, on average.
Net cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options less shares used for withholding taxes and the intrinsic value of options exercised were as follows:
Nine-Month Period Ended |
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In Millions | Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
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Net cash proceeds |
$ | 257.6 | $ | 208.5 | ||||
Intrinsic value of options exercised |
$ | 247.4 | $ | 138.4 | ||||
We estimate the fair value of each option on the grant date using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Black-Scholes option-pricing models require us to make predictive assumptions regarding future stock price volatility, employee exercise behavior, and dividend yield. We estimate our future stock price volatility using the historical volatility over the expected term of the option, excluding time periods of volatility we believe a marketplace participant would exclude in estimating our stock price volatility. We also have considered, but did not use, implied volatility in our estimate, because trading activity in options on our stock, especially those with tenors of greater than 6 months, is insufficient to provide a reliable measure of expected volatility. Our method of selecting the other valuation assumptions is explained on pages 78 and 79 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 27, 2012.
The estimated fair values of stock options granted and the assumptions used for the Black-Scholes option-pricing model were as follows:
Nine-Month Period Ended | ||||||||
Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
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Estimated fair values of stock options granted |
$ | 3.65 | $ | 5.88 | ||||
Assumptions: |
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Risk-free interest rate |
1.6 | % | 2.9 | % | ||||
Expected term |
9.0 years | 8.5 years | ||||||
Expected volatility |
17.3 | % | 17.6 | % | ||||
Dividend yield |
3.5 | % | 3.3 | % | ||||
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Information on stock option activity follows:
Options Outstanding (Thousands) |
Weighted- Price Per Share |
Weighted- Average Term (Years) |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Millions) |
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Balance as of May 27, 2012 |
60,942.7 | $ | 27.96 | |||||||||||||
Granted |
3,407.7 | 38.15 | ||||||||||||||
Exercised |
(14,473.2 | ) | 23.34 | |||||||||||||
Forfeited or expired |
(131.3 | ) | 33.91 | |||||||||||||
Outstanding as of Feb. 24, 2013 |
49,745.9 | $ | 29.99 | 5.15 | $ | 780.2 | ||||||||||
Exercisable as of Feb. 24, 2013 |
31,335.6 | $ | 27.48 | 3.71 | $ | 570.0 | ||||||||||
Information on restricted stock unit activity follows:
Equity Classified | Liability Classified | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Share- Settled Units (Thousands) |
Weighted- Grant-Date Fair Value |
Share- Settled Units (Thousands) |
Weighted- Grant-Date Fair Value |
Cash-Settled Share-Based Units (Thousands) |
Weighted- Grant-Date Fair Value |
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Non-vested as of May 27, 2012 |
8,551.8 | $ | 33.79 | 397.1 | $ | 32.68 | 3,991.5 | $ | 31.58 | |||||||||||||||
Granted |
2,327.8 | 38.36 | 74.5 | 38.15 | | | ||||||||||||||||||
Vested |
(2,402.5 | ) | 31.73 | (66.7 | ) | 31.68 | (1,604.4 | ) | 31.64 | |||||||||||||||
Forfeited |
(313.5 | ) | 36.34 | (7.7 | ) | 35.65 | (60.8 | ) | 32.57 | |||||||||||||||
Non-vested as of Feb. 24, 2013 |
8,163.6 | $ | 35.76 | 397.2 | $ | 35.51 | 2,326.3 | $ | 30.68 | |||||||||||||||
The total grant-date fair value of restricted stock unit awards that vested in the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013 was $129.1 million, and restricted stock units with a grant-date fair value of $98.2 million vested in the nine-month period ended February 26, 2012.
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(11) Earnings Per Share
Basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) were calculated using the following:
Quarter Ended | Nine-Month Period Ended |
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In Millions, Except per Share Data | Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
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Net earnings attributable to General Mills |
$ | 398.4 | $ | 391.5 | $ | 1,488.9 | $ | 1,241.9 | ||||||||
Average number of common shares - basic EPS |
648.5 | 647.9 | 649.0 | 647.4 | ||||||||||||
Incremental share effect from: (a) |
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Stock options |
10.9 | 14.4 | 11.7 | 14.5 | ||||||||||||
Restricted stock, restricted stock units, and other |
5.7 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.6 | ||||||||||||
Average number of common shares - diluted EPS |
665.1 | 667.3 | 665.7 | 666.5 | ||||||||||||
Earnings per share - basic |
$ | 0.61 | $ | 0.61 | $ | 2.29 | $ | 1.92 | ||||||||
Earnings per share - diluted |
$ | 0.60 | $ | 0.58 | $ | 2.24 | $ | 1.86 | ||||||||
(a) | Incremental shares from stock options and restricted stock units are computed by the treasury stock method. Stock options and restricted stock units excluded from our computation of diluted EPS because they were not dilutive were as follows: |
Quarter Ended | Nine-Month Period Ended |
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In Millions | Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
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Anti-dilutive stock options and restricted stock units |
| 2.8 | 9.6 | 5.7 | ||||||||||||
(12) Share Repurchases
During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we repurchased 6.4 million shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $265.6 million. During the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, we repurchased 18.7 million shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $744.8 million.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2012, we repurchased 2.6 million shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $101.7 million. During the nine-month period ended February 26, 2012, we repurchased 8.3 million shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $312.5 million.
(13) Statements of Cash Flows
During the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, we made net cash interest payments of $266.8 million, compared to $296.6 million in the same period last year. Also, in the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, we made tax payments of $491.3 million, compared to $508.5 million in the same period last year. In addition, in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, we acquired Yoki for $939.8 million, including $119.9 million of non-cash consideration for debt assumed. In the first quarter of fiscal 2012, we acquired interests in Yoplait S.A.S. and Yoplait Marques S.A.S. for $1.2 billion, including $261.3 million of non-cash consideration for debt assumed.
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(14) Retirement and Postemployment Benefits
Components of net pension, other postretirement, and postemployment expense were as follows:
Defined Benefit Pension Plans |
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans |
Postemployment Benefit Plans |
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Quarter Ended | Quarter Ended | Quarter Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
In Millions | Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
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Service cost |
$ | 31.1 | $ | 28.6 | $ | 5.2 | $ | 4.5 | $ | 1.9 | $ | 1.8 | ||||||||||||
Interest cost |
59.4 | 59.5 | 13.0 | 13.9 | 1.1 | 1.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets |
(107.0 | ) | (110.0 | ) | (8.0 | ) | (8.9 | ) | | | ||||||||||||||
Amortization of losses |
33.9 | 27.0 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 0.5 | 0.4 | ||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of prior service costs (credits) |
1.6 | 2.1 | (0.9 | ) | (0.9 | ) | 0.5 | 0.6 | ||||||||||||||||
Other adjustments |
| | | | 2.8 | 2.3 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net expense |
$ | 19.0 | $ | 7.2 | $ | 13.6 | $ | 12.3 | $ | 6.8 | $ | 6.3 | ||||||||||||
Defined Benefit Pension Plans |
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans |
Postemployment Benefit Plans |
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Nine-Month Period Ended |
Nine-Month Period Ended |
Nine-Month Period Ended |
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In Millions | Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
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Service cost |
$ | 93.4 | $ | 85.7 | $ | 15.8 | $ | 13.5 | $ | 5.8 | $ | 5.6 | ||||||||||||
Interest cost |
178.1 | 178.5 | 38.9 | 41.7 | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||||||||||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets |
(321.2 | ) | (330.2 | ) | (24.1 | ) | (26.6 | ) | | | ||||||||||||||
Amortization of losses |
101.9 | 81.1 | 12.9 | 10.9 | 1.6 | 1.3 | ||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of prior service costs (credits) |
4.7 | 6.4 | (2.6 | ) | (2.6 | ) | 1.4 | 1.6 | ||||||||||||||||
Other adjustments |
| | | | 8.3 | 6.9 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net expense |
$ | 56.9 | $ | 21.5 | $ | 40.9 | $ | 36.9 | $ | 20.4 | $ | 19.0 | ||||||||||||
(15) Contingencies
We are party to various pending or threatened legal actions in the ordinary course of our business. In our opinion, there were no claims or litigation pending as of February 24, 2013, that were reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. These matters include a class action lawsuit filed on January 14, 2010, in the United States District Court, Central District of California, alleging that we made false and misleading claims about the digestive health benefits of our YoPlus yogurt product. We believe that we have meritorious defenses against these allegations and will vigorously defend our position.
(16) Income Taxes
During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, in conjunction with the consent of the Class A investor, we restructured GMC through the distribution of its manufacturing assets, stock, inventory, cash and certain intellectual property to a wholly owned subsidiary. GMC retained the remaining intellectual property. Immediately following this restructuring, the Class A Interests were sold by the then current holder to another unrelated third party investor. As a result of these transactions, we recorded a $66.7 million decrease to deferred income tax liabilities related to the tax basis of the investment in GMC and certain distributed assets, with a corresponding discrete non-cash reduction to income taxes in the first quarter of fiscal 2013.
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(17) Business Segment Information
We operate in the consumer foods industry. We have three operating segments by type of customer and geographic region as follows: U.S. Retail; International; and Bakeries and Foodservice.
Our U.S. Retail segment reflects business with a wide variety of grocery stores, mass merchandisers, membership stores, natural food chains, and drug, dollar and discount chains operating throughout the United States. Our major product categories in this business segment are ready-to-eat cereals, refrigerated yogurt, ready-to-serve soup, dry dinners, shelf stable and frozen vegetables, refrigerated and frozen dough products, dessert and baking mixes, frozen pizza and pizza snacks, grain, fruit and savory snacks, and a wide variety of organic products including granola bars, cereal, and soup.
Our International segment consists of retail and foodservice businesses outside of the United States. In Canada, our major product categories are ready-to-eat cereals, shelf stable and frozen vegetables, dry dinners, refrigerated and frozen dough products, dessert and baking mixes, frozen pizza snacks, refrigerated yogurt, and grain and fruit snacks. In markets outside North America, our product categories include super-premium ice cream and frozen desserts, refrigerated yogurt, snacks, shelf stable and frozen vegetables, refrigerated and frozen dough products, seasonings, and dry dinners. Our International segment also includes products manufactured in the United States for export, mainly to Caribbean and Latin American markets, as well as products we manufacture for sale to our international joint ventures. Revenues from export activities and franchise fees are reported in the region or country where the end customer is located.
In our Bakeries and Foodservice segment our major product categories are ready-to-eat cereals, snacks, refrigerated yogurt, unbaked and fully baked frozen dough products, baking mixes, and flour. Many products we sell are branded to the consumer and nearly all are branded to our customers. We sell to distributors and operators in many customer channels including foodservice, convenience stores, vending, and supermarket bakeries. Substantially all of this segments operations are located in the United States.
Operating profit for these segments excludes unallocated corporate items and restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs. Unallocated corporate items include corporate overhead expenses, variances to planned domestic employee benefits and incentives, contributions to the General Mills Foundation, and other items that are not part of our measurement of segment operating performance. These include gains and losses arising from the revaluation of certain grain inventories and gains and losses from mark-to-market valuation of certain commodity positions until passed back to our operating segments. These items affecting operating profit are centrally managed at the corporate level and are excluded from the measure of segment profitability reviewed by executive management. Under our supply chain organization, our manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution activities are substantially integrated across our operations in order to maximize efficiency and productivity. As a result, fixed assets and depreciation and amortization expenses are neither maintained nor available by operating segment.
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Our operating segment results were as follows:
Quarter Ended | Nine-Month Period Ended |
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In Millions | Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
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Net sales: |
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U.S. Retail |
$ | 2,664.6 | $ | 2,609.4 | $ | 8,143.5 | $ | 8,058.0 | ||||||||
International |
1,296.1 | 1,041.3 | 3,762.8 | 3,060.9 | ||||||||||||
Bakeries and Foodservice |
469.9 | 469.4 | 1,457.1 | 1,472.6 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 4,430.6 | $ | 4,120.1 | $ | 13,363.4 | $ | 12,591.5 | ||||||||
Operating profit: |
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U.S. Retail |
$ | 577.3 | $ | 512.5 | $ | 1,875.6 | $ | 1,759.1 | ||||||||
International |
96.1 | 96.0 | 361.1 | 310.2 | ||||||||||||
Bakeries and Foodservice |
75.4 | 66.5 | 239.3 | 205.7 | ||||||||||||
Total segment operating profit |
748.8 | 675.0 | 2,476.0 | 2,275.0 | ||||||||||||
Unallocated corporate items |
100.6 | 6.3 | 206.8 | 249.7 | ||||||||||||
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs |
6.1 | 0.1 | 18.0 | 0.9 | ||||||||||||
Operating profit |
$ | 642.1 | $ | 668.6 | $ | 2,251.2 | $ | 2,024.4 | ||||||||
(18) New Accounting Pronouncements
In the third quarter of fiscal 2013 we adopted new accounting guidance intended to simplify indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing. Entities are allowed to perform a qualitative assessment of indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment to determine whether a quantitative assessment is necessary. We adopted this guidance for our annual indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment test for fiscal 2013, which was conducted as of the first day of the third quarter. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our results of operations or financial position.
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Item 2. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. |
INTRODUCTION
This Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) should be read in conjunction with the MD&A included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 27, 2012, for important background regarding, among other things, our key business drivers. Significant trademarks and service marks used in our business are set forth in italics herein. Certain terms used throughout this report are defined in the Glossary section below.
Our consolidated results for fiscal 2013 include operating activity from the acquisitions of Yoki Alimentos S.A. (Yoki) in Brazil, Yoplait Ireland, Food Should Taste Good in the United States and Parampara Foods in India, and the assumption of the Canadian Yoplait franchise license (Yoplait Canada). Also included in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 are two additional months of results from the acquisition of Yoplait S.A.S. Collectively, these items are referred to as new businesses.
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Third Quarter Results
For the third quarter of fiscal 2013, net sales grew 8 percent to $4,431 million. This includes 6 percentage points of growth contributed by new businesses, primarily Yoki and Yoplait Canada. Excluding the impact of new businesses, net sales grew 2 percent for the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Total segment operating profit of $749 million was 11 percent higher than the third quarter of fiscal 2012. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.60 was up 3 percent and diluted EPS excluding certain items affecting comparability of $0.64 increased 16 percent compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2012 (see the Non-GAAP Measures section below for our use of this measure and our discussion of the items affecting comparability).
Net sales growth of 8 percent for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 was primarily driven by 9 percentage points of contribution from volume growth, largely due to new businesses. Volume growth excluding new businesses contributed 1 percentage point of net sales growth compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2012. Unfavorable net price realization and mix decreased net sales by 1 percentage point while foreign currency exchange did not have a material impact on net sales growth in the third quarter of fiscal 2013.
Components of net sales growth
Third Quarter of Fiscal 2013 vs. Third Quarter of Fiscal 2012 |
U.S. Retail | International | Bakeries and Foodservice |
Combined Segments |
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Contributions from volume growth (a) |
Flat | 33 pts | -1 pt | 9 pts | ||||||||||||
Net price realization and mix |
2 pts | -8 pts | 1 pt | -1 pt | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency exchange |
NA | -1 pt | NM | Flat | ||||||||||||
Net sales growth |
2 pts | 24 pts | Flat | 8 pts | ||||||||||||
(a) | Measured in tons based on the stated weight of our product shipments. |
Cost of sales increased $295 million from the third quarter of fiscal 2012 to $2,908 million. Higher volume drove a $239 million increase in cost of sales. In the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we recorded a $25 million net increase in cost of sales related to the mark-to-market valuation of certain commodity positions and grain inventories compared to a net decrease of $46 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The volume and mark-to-market related cost increases were partially offset by a $15 million decrease in cost of sales attributable to product mix.
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Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased $35 million to $874 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 versus the same period in fiscal 2012. The increase in SG&A expenses was primarily driven by new businesses and an increase in pension expense. In addition, we recorded a $9 million foreign exchange loss resulting from the remeasurement of the monetary assets and liabilities of our Venezuelan subsidiary following the devaluation of the bolivar in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Excluding these items, SG&A expenses decreased compared to the same period last year, including a 2 percent decrease in media and advertising expense compared to fiscal 2012. SG&A expenses as a percent of net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 were down 70 basis points compared with fiscal 2012.
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs were $6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to less than $1 million in the same period last year. We did not undertake any new restructuring actions in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 or fiscal 2012.
Interest, net for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 totaled $77 million, a $19 million decrease from the same period of fiscal 2012. The average interest rate decreased 112 basis points, including the effect of the mix of debt, generating a $20 million decrease in net interest. Average interest bearing instruments increased $47 million, primarily from an increase in incremental borrowing to fund the acquisition of Yoki, generating a $1 million increase in net interest.
The effective tax rate for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 was 30.8 percent compared to 32.7 percent for the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The 1.9 percentage point decrease was primarily due to domestic audit settlements and the effect of federal legislation passed in the United States during the third quarter of fiscal 2013.
After-tax earnings from joint ventures increased to $21 million compared to $16 million in the same quarter last fiscal year, primarily driven by a one-time expense associated with the closure of shops in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 and volume growth and margin expansion from our Häagen-Dazs joint venture in Japan (HDJ). In the third quarter of fiscal 2013, net sales for Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW) increased 3 percent primarily driven by a 2 percentage point increase due to favorable foreign currency exchange and a 1 percentage point increase from volume growth. Net price realization and mix was flat compared to the same quarter of fiscal 2012. Net sales for HDJ decreased 9 percent due to a 14 percentage point decrease from unfavorable foreign currency exchange and a 3 percentage point decrease due to unfavorable net price realization and mix, partially offset by 8 percentage points of contribution from volume growth.
Average diluted shares outstanding decreased by 2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 from the same period a year ago due to the impact of share repurchases, partially offset by option exercises.
Net earnings attributable to General Mills were $398 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013, up 2 percent from $392 million last year. Diluted EPS was $0.60 in the third quarter of fiscal 2013, up 3 percent from $0.58 last year. These results include the effects from the mark-to-market valuation of certain commodity positions and grain inventories, restructuring charges reflecting employee severance expense related to our fiscal 2012 productivity and cost savings plan, and integration costs resulting from the acquisitions of Yoki in fiscal 2013 and Yoplait S.A.S. and Yoplait Marques S.A.S. in fiscal 2012. Diluted EPS excluding these items affecting comparability, a non-GAAP measure used for management reporting and incentive compensation purposes, was $0.64 in the third quarter of fiscal 2013, up 16 percent from $0.55 in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 (see the Non-GAAP Measures section below for our use of this measure and our discussion of the items affecting comparability).
Nine-month Results
For the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, net sales grew 6 percent to $13,363 million. This includes 5 percentage points of growth contributed by new businesses, primarily six months of activity from Yoki and two additional months of activity from Yoplait S.A.S. Excluding the impact of new businesses, net sales grew 2 percent, partially offset by 1 percentage point of unfavorable foreign currency exchange. Total segment operating profit of $2,476 million was 9 percent higher than the nine-month period ended February 26, 2012. Diluted EPS of $2.24 was up 20 percent and diluted EPS excluding certain items affecting comparability of $2.16 increased 10 percent compared to the nine-month period ended February 26, 2012 (see the Non-GAAP Measures section below for our use of this measure and our discussion of the items affecting comparability).
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Net sales growth of 6 percent for the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013 was driven by 8 percentage points of contribution from volume growth due to new businesses. Contribution from volume excluding new businesses did not have a material impact on net sales growth in the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013. Unfavorable net price realization and mix decreased net sales growth by 1 percentage point and unfavorable foreign currency exchange decreased net sales growth by 1 percentage point.
Components of net sales growth
Nine-Month Period Ended Feb. 24, 2013 vs. Nine-Month Period Ended Feb. 26, 2012 |
U.S. Retail | International | Bakeries and Foodservice |
Combined Segments |
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Contributions from volume growth (a) |
Flat | 34 pts | Flat | 8 pts | ||||||||||||
Net price realization and mix |
1 pt | -7 pts | -1 pt | -1 pt | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency exchange |
NA | -4 pts | NM | -1 pt | ||||||||||||
Net sales growth |
1 pt | 23 pts | -1 pt | 6 pts | ||||||||||||
(a) | Measured in tons based on the stated weight of our product shipments. |
Cost of sales increased $427 million from the nine-month period ended February 26, 2012, to $8,470 million. Higher volume drove a $694 million increase in cost of sales. We also recorded a $17 million non-recurring expense related to the assumption of the Canadian Yoplait franchise license in the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013. These increases were partially offset by a $189 million decrease in cost of sales attributable to product mix. In the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, we recorded a $9 million net decrease in cost of sales related to the mark-to-market valuation of certain commodity positions and grain inventories compared to a net increase of $86 million in the nine-month period ended February 26, 2012.
SG&A expenses increased $101 million to $2,624 million in the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013 versus the same period in fiscal 2012. The increase in SG&A expenses was primarily driven by new businesses and an increase in pension expense. In addition, we recorded a $9 million foreign exchange loss resulting from the remeasurement of the monetary assets and liabilities of our Venezuelan subsidiary following the devaluation of the bolivar in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Excluding these items, SG&A expenses decreased compared to the same period last year, including a 4 percent decrease in media and advertising expense compared to fiscal 2012. SG&A expenses as a percent of net sales in fiscal 2013 decreased 40 basis points compared with fiscal 2012.
Restructuring, impairment, and other exit costs were $18 million for the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, and $1 million for the same period of fiscal 2012. In the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, we recorded a $17 million restructuring charge related to a productivity and cost savings plan approved in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.
Interest, net for the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, totaled $235 million, a $34 million decrease from the same period of fiscal 2012. The average interest rate decreased 72 basis points, including the effect of the mix of debt, generating a $40 million decrease in net interest. Average interest bearing instruments increased $156 million, primarily from an increase in incremental borrowing to fund the acquisition of Yoki, generating a $6 million increase in net interest.
The effective tax rate for the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, was 28.6 percent compared to 32.7 percent for the nine-month period ended February 26, 2012. The 4.1 percentage point decrease was primarily related to the restructuring of our General Mills Cereals, LLC (GMC) subsidiary during the first quarter of fiscal 2013 which resulted in a $67 million decrease to deferred income tax liabilities related to the tax basis of the investment in GMC and certain distributed assets, with a corresponding discrete non-cash reduction to income taxes in the first quarter of fiscal 2013.
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After-tax earnings from joint ventures for the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, increased to $77 million compared to $73 million in the same period last fiscal year, primarily driven by volume growth and margin expansion from HDJ. In the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, net sales for CPW decreased 2 percent due to 4 percentage points of unfavorable foreign currency exchange, partially offset by a 2 percentage point increase attributable to favorable net price realization and mix. Volume was flat compared to the same period in fiscal 2012. Net sales for HDJ decreased 1 percent due to a 5 percentage point decline from unfavorable foreign currency exchange and a 2 percentage point decline attributable to unfavorable net price realization and mix, partially offset by a 6 percentage point increase from volume growth.
Average diluted shares outstanding decreased by 1 million in the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013 compared to the same period a year ago due to the impact of share repurchases, partially offset by option exercises.
Net earnings attributable to General Mills were $1,489 million in the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, up 20 percent from $1,242 million in the same period last year. Diluted EPS was $2.24 in the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, up 20 percent from $1.86 last year. These results include the effects from a reduction to income taxes related to the restructuring of our GMC subsidiary in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, restructuring charges reflecting employee severance expense related to our fiscal 2012 productivity and cost savings plan, integration costs resulting from the acquisitions of Yoki in fiscal 2013 and Yoplait S.A.S. and Yoplait Marques S.A.S. in fiscal 2012, and the mark-to-market valuation of certain commodity positions and grain inventories. Diluted EPS excluding these items affecting comparability, a non-GAAP measure used for management reporting and incentive compensation purposes, was $2.16, up 10 percent from $1.96 in the same period of fiscal 2012 (see the Non-GAAP Measures section below for our use of this measure and our discussion of the items affecting comparability).
SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS
Beginning with the first quarter of fiscal 2013, we realigned certain divisions within our U.S. Retail operating segment and certain geographic regions within our International operating segment. We revised the amounts previously reported in the net sales percentage change by division within our U.S. Retail segment and geographic regions within our International segment. These realignments had no effect on previously reported consolidated net sales, operating segments net sales, operating profit, segment operating profit, net earnings attributable to General Mills, or earnings per share.
In the U.S. Retail segment, Big G, Snacks, Yoplait, and Small Planet Foods were unchanged. Baking Products combines our baking aisle and refrigerated dough products. Frozen Foods includes our frozen products, as well as Green Giant canned vegetables. Meals includes dinner mixes, side dishes, Mexican products, and Progresso soups. In the International segment, Canada was unchanged. The Australia and New Zealand businesses were realigned with our Europe region. The Turkey, North Africa, South Africa, and Middle East businesses were realigned with our Asia/Pacific region.
U.S. Retail Segment Results
Net sales for our U.S. Retail segment of $2,665 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 2 percentage points compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2012, due to favorable net price realization and mix. Volume was flat compared to the same quarter of fiscal 2012. The 2 percentage point increase in net sales was primarily driven by the Snacks, Small Planet Foods, Baking Products, and Meals divisions, partially offset by declines in the Yoplait and Big G divisions. Frozen Foods net sales were flat compared to the same period a year ago.
Net sales for our U.S. Retail operations of $8,144 million for the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013 increased 1 percentage point compared to the same period in fiscal 2012, due to favorable net price realization and mix. Volume was flat compared to the same period a year ago. The 1 percentage point increase in net sales was primarily driven by the Snacks, Small Planet Foods, Meals, and Baking Products divisions, partially offset by declines in the Yoplait, Big G, and Frozen Foods divisions.
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U.S. Retail Net Sales Percentage Change by Division
Quarter Ended |
Nine-Month Period Ended |
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Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
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Big G |
(2 | )% | (2 | )% | ||||
Snacks |
11 | 10 | ||||||
Baking Products |
4 | 1 | ||||||
Frozen Foods |
Flat | (2 | ) | |||||
Yoplait |
(4 | ) | (6 | ) | ||||
Meals |
1 | 2 | ||||||
Small Planet Foods |
38 | 40 | ||||||
Total |
2 | % | 1 | % | ||||
During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, net sales for Big G cereals declined 2 percent from last year, as growth from new items such as Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch and Peanut Butter Toast Crunch, along with gains by established brands such as Lucky Charms and Cheerios, were offset by declines from other established cereals. Snacks division net sales grew 11 percent in the quarter, led by growth from new Fiber One Protein bars and various Nature Valley grain snack bars. Baking Products net sales increased 4 percent in the quarter, led by growth from Betty Crocker SuperMoist cake mixes, Pillsbury Grands! refrigerated biscuits, and Betty Crocker pouch cookie mixes. Frozen Foods net sales essentially matched year-ago levels. Yoplait net sales were 4 percent below year-ago levels, as growth from new Yoplait Greek 100 yogurt was offset by sales declines on certain established product lines. Meals division net sales grew 1 percent in the third quarter, led by Progresso soups. Small Planet Foods net sales were up 38 percent, reflecting contributions from the Food Should Taste Good snack line acquired in fiscal 2012 as well as growth from Lärabar snack bars and Cascadian Farm cereals.
Segment operating profit increased 13 percent to $577 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the same period of fiscal 2012. The increase was driven by favorable net price realization and mix and a 6 percent reduction in advertising and media expense, partially offset by an increase in input costs.
Segment operating profit increased 7 percent to $1,876 million in the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, versus the same period a year ago, primarily driven by a 7 percent decrease in advertising and media expense and favorable net price realization and mix, partially offset by an increase in input costs.
International Segment Results
Net sales for our International segment of $1,296 million increased 24 percent in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the same period of fiscal 2012, including 20 percentage points of sales growth from new businesses, primarily Yoki and Yoplait Canada. Excluding the impact of new businesses, net sales growth was up 4 percent. Volume growth contributed 33 percentage points of net sales growth, including 31 percentage points resulting from new businesses. This gain was partially offset by a decrease of 8 percentage points due to unfavorable net price realization and mix and a decrease of 1 percentage point due to unfavorable foreign currency exchange.
Net sales for our International segment were up 23 percent in the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, to $3,763 million, including 21 percentage points from new businesses, primarily six months of activity from Yoki and two additional months of activity from Yoplait S.A.S. Excluding the impact of new businesses, net sales growth was up 2 percent. Volume contributed 34 percentage points of net sales growth, including 33 percentage points resulting from new businesses. These gains were offset by a 7 percentage point decline driven by unfavorable net price realization and mix and 4 percentage points of unfavorable foreign currency exchange.
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International Net Sales Percentage Change by Geographic Region
Percentage Change in Net Sales as Reported |
Percentage Change in Net Sales on Constant Currency Basis (a) |
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Quarter Ended Feb. 24, 2013 |
Quarter Ended Feb. 24, 2013 |
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Europe |
3 | % | 1 | % | ||||
Canada |
24 | 21 | ||||||
Asia/Pacific |
17 | 16 | ||||||
Latin America |
157 | 186 | ||||||
Total |
24 | % | 25 | % | ||||
Percentage Change in Net Sales as Reported |
Percentage Change in Net Sales on Constant Currency Basis (a) |
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Nine-Month Period Ended Feb. 24, 2013 |
Nine-Month Period Ended Feb. 24, 2013 |
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Europe |
11 | % | 16 | % | ||||
Canada |
22 | 21 | ||||||
Asia/Pacific |
14 | 14 | ||||||
Latin America |
107 | 128 | ||||||
Total |
23 | % | 27 | % | ||||
(a) | See the Non-GAAP Measures section below for our use of this measure. |
For the third quarter of fiscal 2013, net sales in Europe grew 3 percent compared to the same period a year ago due to growth from Yoplait products in the United Kingdom and Ireland and favorable foreign currency exchange. Net sales in Canada increased 24 percent due to the assumption of the Canadian Yoplait franchise license, favorable foreign currency exchange, and growth from cereal and Nature Valley products. In the Asia/Pacific region, net sales grew 17 percent driven by growth from Wanchai Ferry and Häagen-Dazs products in China, Pillsbury products in India, and favorable foreign currency exchange. Latin America net sales increased 157 percent primarily driven by the acquisition of Yoki in Brazil, as well as contributions from Diablitos in Venezuela and La Salteña in Argentina, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency exchange.
Segment operating profit of $96 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 was flat compared to the same period last year as growth driven by the Yoki acquisition was offset by unfavorable foreign currency exchange.
Segment operating profit grew 16 percent to $361 million in the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, primarily driven by volume growth and the acquisition of Yoki, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency exchange.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, Venezuela became a highly inflationary economy. In February 2013, the Venezuelan government devalued the bolivar by resetting the official exchange rate. The effect of the devaluation was a $15 million foreign exchange loss, primarily the remeasurement of non-U.S. dollar monetary balances in Venezuela. We continue to use the official exchange rate to remeasure the financial statements of our Venezuelan operations, as we expect to remit dividends through transactions at the official rate. We do not expect that the effects of the devaluation will have a material impact on our results in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.
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Bakeries and Foodservice Segment Results
In the third quarter of fiscal 2013, net sales for our Bakeries and Foodservice segment totaled $470 million, flat compared to the same period of fiscal 2012. Favorable net price realization and mix contributed 1 percentage point of net sales growth, offset by a 1 percentage point decline in contribution from volume.
Net sales for our Bakeries and Foodservice segment decreased 1 percent to $1,457 million in the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, due to 1 percentage point of unfavorable net price realization and mix, as pricing on commodity index priced items declined, partially offset by favorable product mix. Volume was flat compared to the same period of fiscal 2012.
Segment operating profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 grew 13 percent to $75 million compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2012 due to grain merchandising, net price realization and mix, and lower manufacturing costs.
Segment operating profit for the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, grew 16 percent to $239 million compared to the nine-month period ended February 26, 2012 due to favorable product mix, lower input costs, and grain merchandising.
UNALLOCATED CORPORATE ITEMS
Unallocated corporate expense totaled $101 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to $6 million in the same period in fiscal 2012. In the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we recorded a $25 million net increase in expense related to the mark-to-market valuation of certain commodity positions and grain inventories, compared to a $46 million net decrease in expense in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. Pension expense increased $10 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the same quarter last year.
Unallocated corporate expense totaled $207 million in the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, compared to $250 million in the same period last year. In the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, we recorded a $9 million net decrease in expense related to the mark-to-market valuation of certain commodity positions and grain inventories, compared to an $86 million net increase in expense in the same period a year ago. Pension expense increased $30 million in the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013 compared to the same period in fiscal 2012.
LIQUIDITY
During the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, our operations generated $2.1 billion of cash compared to $1.7 billion in the same period last year. The $484 million increase is primarily due to a $261 million increase in net earnings and $198 million from changes in current assets and liabilities, partially offset by a $75 million change in deferred income taxes driven by the $67 million reduction to deferred income tax liabilities as a result of the restructuring of our GMC subsidiary in the first quarter of fiscal 2013. The $198 million change in current assets and liabilities primarily reflects a $348 million change in other current liabilities due to trade and tax accruals, partially offset by a $132 million change in inventory largely driven by grain inventory balances and higher finished goods inventories compared to fiscal 2012.
Cash used by investing activities during the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, was $1.3 billion, a $188 million decrease over the same period in fiscal 2012. In the second quarter of fiscal 2013, we acquired Yoki, a privately held food company headquartered in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, for an aggregate purchase price of $940 million, comprised of $820 million of cash, net of $31 million of cash acquired, and $120 million of non-cash consideration for debt assumed. In the first quarter of fiscal 2012 we acquired Yoplait S.A.S. and Yoplait Marques S.A.S. for an aggregate purchase price of $1.2 billion, comprised of $900 million of cash, net of $30 million of cash acquired, and $261 million of non-cash consideration for debt assumed. We invested $412 million in land, buildings, and equipment in the first nine months of fiscal 2013, $12 million less than the same period last year. In addition, we received $16 million in payments from Sodiaal International (Sodiaal) in fiscal 2013 against the $132 million exchangeable note we purchased in fiscal 2012.
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Cash used by financing activities during the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, was $599 million, an increase of $278 million compared to the same period in fiscal 2012. Notes payable and debt financing provided $494 million compared to $336 million in fiscal 2012. We paid $432 million more for share repurchases and $52 million more in dividends in the nine-month period ended February 24, 2013, compared to the same period in fiscal 2012. We also made distributions to noncontrolling and redeemable interest holders of $38 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2013.
As of February 24, 2013, we had $721 million of cash and cash equivalents held in foreign jurisdictions which will be used to fund foreign operations and acquisitions. There is currently no need to repatriate these funds in order to meet domestic funding obligations or scheduled cash distributions. If we choose to repatriate cash held in foreign jurisdictions, we will only do so in a tax-neutral manner.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our capital structure was as follows:
In Millions | Feb. 24, 2013 |
May 27, 2012 |
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Notes payable |
$ | 682.7 | $ | 526.5 | ||||
Current portion of long-term debt |
744.0 | 741.2 | ||||||
Long-term debt |
6,631.9 | 6,161.9 | ||||||
Total debt |
8,058.6 | 7,429.6 | ||||||
Redeemable interest |
984.2 | 847.8 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interests |
462.7 | 461.0 | ||||||
Stockholders equity |
7,016.7 | 6,421.7 | ||||||
Total capital |
$ | 16,522.2 | $ | 15,160.1 | ||||
To ensure availability of funds, we maintain bank credit lines sufficient to cover our outstanding short-term borrowings. Commercial paper is a continuing source of short-term financing. We have commercial paper programs available to us in the United States and Europe. Our commercial paper borrowings are supported by $2.7 billion of fee-paid committed credit lines, consisting of a $1.0 billion facility expiring in April 2015 and a $1.7 billion facility expiring in April 2017. We also have $365 million in uncommitted credit lines that support our foreign operations. As of February 24, 2013, there were no amounts outstanding on the fee-paid committed credit lines and $86 million was drawn on the uncommitted lines.
In January 2013, we issued $750 million aggregate principal amount of fixed rate notes. The issuance consisted of $250 million 0.875 percent notes due January 29, 2016 and $500 million 4.15 percent notes due February 15, 2043. Interest on the fixed-rate notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. The fixed rate notes due January 29, 2016 may be redeemed in whole, or in part, at our option at any time for a specified make whole amount. The fixed rate notes due February 15, 2043 may be redeemed in whole, or in part, at our option at any time prior to August 15, 2042 for a specified make whole amount and any time on or after that date at par. These notes are senior unsecured obligations that include a change of control repurchase provision. The net proceeds were used to reduce our commercial paper borrowings.
In January 2013, we issued $250 million floating rate notes due January 29, 2016. The floating-rate notes bear interest equal to three-month LIBOR plus 30 basis points, subject to quarterly reset. Interest on the floating-rate notes is payable quarterly in arrears. The floating rate notes are not redeemable prior to maturity. These notes are senior unsecured obligations that include a change of control repurchase provision. The net proceeds were used to reduce our commercial paper borrowings.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, in conjunction with the consent of the Class A investor, we restructured GMC through the distribution of its manufacturing assets, stock, inventory, cash and certain intellectual property to a wholly owned subsidiary. GMC retained the remaining intellectual property. Immediately following the restructuring, the Class A Interests of GMC were sold by the current holder to another unrelated third-party investor.
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The third-party holder of the GMC Class A Interests receives quarterly preferred distributions from available net income based on the application of a floating preferred return rate, currently equal to the sum of three-month LIBOR plus 110 basis points, to the holders capital account balance established in the most recent mark-to-market valuation (currently $252 million). The preferred return rate is adjusted every three years through a negotiated agreement with the Class A Interest holder or through a remarketing auction.
The holder of the Class A Interests may initiate a liquidation of GMC under certain circumstances, including, without limitation, the bankruptcy of GMC or its subsidiaries, GMCs failure to deliver the preferred distributions on the Class A Interests, GMCs failure to comply with portfolio requirements, breaches of certain covenants, lowering of our senior debt rating below either Baa3 by Moodys or BBB- by Standard & Poors, and a failed attempt to remarket the Class A Interests. In the event of a liquidation of GMC, each member of GMC will receive the amount of its then current capital account balance. The managing member may avoid liquidation by exercising its option to purchase the Class A Interests.
We may exercise our option to purchase the Class A Interests for consideration equal to the then current capital account value, plus any unpaid preferred return and the prescribed make-whole amount. If we purchase these interests, any change in the unrelated third-party investors capital account from its original value will be charged directly to retained earnings and will increase or decrease the net earnings used to calculate EPS in that period.
On September 10, 2012, we repaid $521 million of 5.65 percent notes. In February 2012, we repaid $1.0 billion of 6.0 percent notes. In November 2011, we issued $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.15 percent notes due December 15, 2021. The net proceeds were used to repay a portion of our notes due February 2012, reduce our commercial paper borrowings, and for general corporate purposes. Interest on these notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. These notes may be redeemed at our option at any time prior to September 15, 2021 for a specified make whole amount and any time on or after that date at par. These notes are senior unsecured, unsubordinated obligations that include a change of control repurchase provision.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2012, we acquired a 51 percent controlling interest in Yoplait S.A.S. and a 50 percent interest in Yoplait Marques S.A.S. Sodiaal holds the remaining interests in each of the entities. We consolidated both entities into our consolidated financial statements. At the date of the acquisition, we recorded the $264 million fair value of Sodiaals 50 percent interest in Yoplait Marques S.A.S. as a noncontrolling interest, and the $904 million fair value of its 49 percent interest in Yoplait S.A.S. as a redeemable interest on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. These euro-denominated interests are reported in U.S. dollars on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Sodiaal has the ability to put a limited portion of its redeemable interest to us at fair value once per year up to a maximum of 9 years. As of February 24, 2013, the redemption value of the redeemable interest was $984 million which approximates its fair value.
Certain of our long-term debt agreements, our credit facilities, and our noncontrolling interests contain restrictive covenants. As of February 24, 2013, we were in compliance with all of these covenants.
We have $744 million of long-term debt maturing in the next 12 months that is classified as current, primarily $700 million of 5.25 percent notes that mature on August 15, 2013. We believe that cash flows from operations, together with available short- and long-term debt financing, will be adequate to meet our liquidity and capital needs for at least the next 12 months.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
There were no material changes outside the ordinary course of our business in our contractual obligations or off-balance sheet arrangements during the third quarter of fiscal 2013.
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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 27, 2012. The accounting policies used in preparing our interim fiscal 2013 Consolidated Financial Statements are the same as those described in our Form 10-K.
We tested our goodwill and brand intangible assets for impairment on our annual assessment date in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. As of our annual impairment assessment date, there was no impairment of any of our intangible assets as their related fair values were substantially in excess of the carrying values.
Our significant accounting estimates are those that have meaningful impact on the reporting of our financial condition and results of operations. These estimates include our accounting for promotional expenditures, intangible assets, redeemable interest, stock compensation, income taxes, and defined benefit pension, other postretirement, and postemployment benefits. The assumptions and methodologies used in the determination of those estimates as of February 24, 2013, are the same as those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 27, 2012.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new accounting disclosure requirements about the nature and exposure of offsetting arrangements related to financial and derivative instruments. The requirements are effective for fiscal years beginning after January 1, 2013, which for us is the first quarter of fiscal 2014. The requirements will not impact our results of operations or financial position.
In February 2013, the FASB issued new disclosure requirements for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI). The requirements do not change the existing accounting and reporting for net income or other comprehensive income (OCI). The requirements are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012, and interim periods within those annual periods, which for us is the first quarter of fiscal 2014. The requirements will not impact our results of operations or financial position.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
We have included in this report measures of financial performance that are not defined by GAAP. Management and the Board of Directors believe that these measures provide useful information to investors, and include these measures in other communications to investors.
For each of these non-GAAP financial measures, we are providing below a reconciliation of the differences between the non-GAAP measure and the most directly comparable GAAP measure, an explanation of why our management and the Board of Directors believes the non-GAAP measure provides useful information to investors, and any additional purposes for which our management or Board of Directors uses the non-GAAP measure. These non-GAAP measures should be viewed in addition to, and not in lieu of, the comparable GAAP measure.
Total Segment Operating Profit
This measure is used in reporting to our executive management and as a component of the Board of Directors measurement of our performance for incentive compensation purposes. Management and the Board of Directors believe that this measure provides useful information to investors because it is the profitability measure we use to evaluate segment performance. A reconciliation of this measure to operating profit, the relevant GAAP measure, is included in Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this report.
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Diluted EPS Excluding Certain Items Affecting Comparability
This measure is used in reporting to our executive management and as a component of the Board of Directors measurement of our performance for incentive compensation purposes. Management and the Board of Directors believe that this measure provides useful information to investors because it is the profitability measure we use to evaluate earnings performance on a comparable year-over-year basis. The adjustments are either items resulting from infrequently occurring events or items that, in managements judgment, significantly affect the year-over-year assessment of operating results.
The reconciliation of diluted EPS excluding certain items affecting comparability to diluted EPS, the relevant GAAP measure, follows:
Quarter Ended | Nine-Month Period Ended |
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Per Share Data | Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
Feb. 24, 2013 |
Feb. 26, 2012 |
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Diluted earnings per share, as reported |
$ | 0.60 | $ | 0.58 | $ | 2.24 | $ | 1.86 | ||||||||
Mark-to-market effects (a) |
0.02 | (0.04 | ) | (0.01 | ) | 0.09 | ||||||||||
Restructuring costs (b) |
0.01 | | 0.02 | | ||||||||||||
Tax item (c) |
| | (0.10 | ) | | |||||||||||
Acquisition integration costs (d) |
0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | ||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share, excluding certain items affecting comparability |
$ | 0.64 | $ | 0.55 | $ | 2.16 | $ | 1.96 | ||||||||
(a) | Net (gain) loss from mark-to-market valuation of certain commodity positions and grain inventories. See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this report. |
(b) | Productivity and cost savings plan restructuring charges. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this report. |
(c) | Reduction to income taxes related to the restructuring of our GMC subsidiary. See Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this report. |
(d) | Integration costs resulting from the acquisitions of Yoki in fiscal 2013 and Yoplait S.A.S. and Yoplait Marques S.A.S. in fiscal 2012. |
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Net Sales Growth Rates for Our International Segment Excluding the Impact of Changes in Foreign Currency Exchange
Management and the Board of Directors believe that this measure of our International segment and region net sales provides useful information to investors because it provides transparency to the underlying performance in markets outside the United States by excluding the effect that foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations have on year-to-year comparability given volatility in foreign exchange markets.
To present this information, current period results for entities reporting in currencies other than United States dollars are translated into United States dollars at the average exchange rates in effect during the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year, rather than the actual average exchange rates in effect during the current fiscal year. Therefore, the foreign currency impact is equal to current year results in local currencies multiplied by the change in the average foreign currency exchange rate between the current fiscal period and the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year.
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Percentage Change in as Reported |
Impact of Foreign Currency Exchange |
Percentage Change in Net Sales on Constant Currency Basis |
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Europe |
3 | % | 2 | pts | 1 | % | ||||||
Canada |
24 | 3 | 21 | |||||||||
Asia/Pacific |
17 | 1 | 16 | |||||||||
Latin America |
157 | (29 | ) | 186 | ||||||||
Total International |
24 | % | (1 | )pt | 25 | % | ||||||