UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013

or

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

1934

For the transition period from          to         

Commission file number 001-5111

THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio   34-0538550
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
One Strawberry Lane  
Orrville, Ohio   44667-0280
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (330) 682-3000

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common shares, no par value   New York Stock Exchange
Rights to purchase preferred shares   New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

            Yes [X] No [  ]

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.

            Yes [  ] No [X]

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 Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

            Yes [X] No [  ]

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.    [X]

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 definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

            Large accelerated filer [X]  Accelerated filer [  ] Non-accelerated filer [  ] Smaller reporting company [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

            Yes [  ] No  [X]

The aggregate market value of the common shares held by nonaffiliates of the registrant at October 31, 2012, was $8,668,359,705. As of June 17, 2013, 105,980,879 common shares of The J. M. Smucker Company were issued and outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Certain sections of the registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement to be filed in connection with its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on August 14, 2013, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Report, and certain sections of the registrant’s 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders are incorporated by reference into Parts I and II of this Report.

The exhibit index for this Report begins on page 23.


PART I

Item 1.  Business.

The Company .   The J. M. Smucker Company (“Company,” “registrant,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) was established in 1897, was incorporated in Ohio in 1921, and is often referred to as Smucker’s (a registered trademark). We operate principally in one industry, the manufacturing and marketing of branded food products on a worldwide basis, although the majority of our sales are in the U.S. Our operations outside the U.S. are principally in Canada, although products are exported to other countries as well. Net sales outside the U.S. represented approximately 9 percent of consolidated net sales for 2013. Our branded food products include a strong portfolio of trusted, iconic, market-leading brands that are sold to consumers through retail outlets in North America.

On November 6, 2008, we completed a merger transaction with The Folgers Coffee Company (“Folgers”), a subsidiary of The Procter & Gamble Company (“P&G”). The value of the transaction was approximately $3.7 billion, including the issuance of common shares of the Company in connection with the merger and $350 million of Folgers debt. Under the terms of the transaction agreements, P&G distributed common shares of Folgers to participating P&G shareholders which were then automatically converted into the right to receive common shares of the Company in the merger. Immediately following the merger, P&G shareholders and pre-merger Company shareholders owned approximately 53.5 percent and 46.5 percent, respectively, of the Company’s approximately 118 million common shares outstanding. The merger was accounted for as a purchase business combination, and we were treated as the acquiring entity.

We have three reportable segments: U.S. Retail Coffee, U.S. Retail Consumer Foods, and International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods. The two U.S. retail market segments in total comprised over 75 percent of consolidated net sales in 2013 and represent a major portion of our strategic focus – the sale of branded food products with leadership positions to consumers through retail outlets in North America. The International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods segment represents sales outside of the U.S. retail markets, and has grown over the past year, primarily due to the full year contribution from the acquisition of the majority of the North American foodservice coffee and hot beverage business from Sara Lee Corporation in January 2012.

Principal Products . Our principal products are coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads, shortening and oils, baking mixes and ready-to-spread frostings, canned milk, flour and baking ingredients, juices and beverages, frozen sandwiches, toppings, syrups, and pickles and condiments.

Product sales information for the years 2013, 2012, and 2011 is incorporated herein by reference to information set forth in our 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders, on pages 53 through 55 under “Note 5: Reportable Segments.”

In both of the U.S. retail market segments, our products are primarily sold through a combination of direct sales and brokers to food retailers, food wholesalers, drug stores, club stores, mass merchandisers, discount and dollar stores, and military commissaries. In the International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods segment, our products are distributed domestically and in foreign countries through retail channels, foodservice distributors and operators (e.g., restaurants, lodging, schools and universities, health care operators), and health and natural foods stores and distributors.

Sources and Availability of Raw Materials . The raw materials used in each of our segments are primarily commodities and agricultural-based products. Green coffee, peanuts, edible oils, sweeteners, milk, flour, corn, and other ingredients are obtained from various suppliers. The availability, quality, and costs of many of these commodities have fluctuated, and may continue to fluctuate, over time. Basis, futures, and options contracts are used to manage price volatility for a significant portion of our commodity costs. Green coffee is sourced solely from foreign countries and its supply and price are subject to high volatility due to factors such as weather, global supply and demand, pest damage,

 

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investor speculation, and political and economic conditions in the source countries. Fruit and vegetable raw materials used in the production of our food products are purchased from independent growers and suppliers. The principal packaging materials we use are glass, plastic, steel cans, caps, carton board, and corrugate.

Raw materials are generally available from numerous sources although we have elected to source certain plastic packaging materials from single sources of supply pursuant to long-term contracts. While availability may vary year-to-year, we believe that we will continue to be able to obtain adequate supplies and that alternatives to single-sourced materials are available. We have not historically encountered significant shortages of key raw materials. We consider our relationships with key raw material suppliers to be good.

Trademarks and Patents . Our products are produced under certain patents and marketed under numerous trademarks owned or licensed by us or one of our subsidiaries. Our major trademarks are listed below.

 

Primary Reportable Segment

   Major Trademark

U.S. Retail Coffee

   Folgers ® , Dunkin’ Donuts ® , Millstone ® , Café Bustelo ® , and Café Pilon ®

U.S. Retail Consumer Foods

   Smucker’s ® , Jif ® , Hungry Jack ® , Uncrustables ® , Dickinson’s ® , Adams ® , Laura Scudder’s ® , Goober ® , Magic Shell ® , Crisco ® , Pillsbury ® , Eagle Brand ® , Borden ® and Elsie design , Martha White ® , White Lily ® , and Funfetti ®

International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods

   Folgers, Smucker’s, Jif, Crisco, Plate Scapers ® , Bick’s ® , Five Roses ® , Robin Hood ® , Carnation ® , R. W. Knudsen Family ® , Santa Cruz Organic ® , Double Fruit ® , Recharge ® , Red River ® , Crosse & Blackwell ® , Golden Temple ® , Café Bustelo, and Café Pilon

Dunkin’ Donuts is a registered trademark of DD IP Holder LLC used under license (the “Dunkin’ License”) for packaged coffee products sold in retail channels such as grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, and drug stores. The Dunkin’ License does not pertain to Dunkin’ Donuts coffee or other products for sale in Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants. The terms of the Dunkin’ License include the payment of royalties to DD IP Holder LLC and other financial commitments by the Company. The Dunkin’ License is in effect until January 1, 2034.

Pillsbury , the Barrelhead logo, and the Doughboy character are trademarks of The Pillsbury Company, LLC and are used under a 20-year, perpetually renewable, royalty-free license.

Borden and the Elsie design are trademarks used on certain products under a perpetual, exclusive, and royalty-free license. Carnation is a trademark of Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. used by our Canadian subsidiary for certain canned milk products in certain territories under an exclusive and royalty-free license with an initial term of 10 years, renewable for two successive 5-year terms and which becomes perpetual at the end of the renewal terms under certain circumstances. Douwe Egberts ® and Pickwick ® are registered trademarks of D.E Master Blenders 1753 N.V. and are used under a multi-year license. In accordance with a multi-year licensing and distribution agreement entered into with Cumberland Packing Corp. (“Cumberland”), beginning in July 2013, we will market and distribute Cumberland’s branded tabletop sweeteners sold under the Sweet‘N Low ® , NatraTaste ® , Sugar In The Raw ® , and other “In The Raw” brands to foodservice customers in the U.S. and to retail and foodservice customers in Canada. In addition, we and our subsidiaries license the use of several other trademarks, none of which are individually material to our business.

Slogans or designs considered to be important trademarks include, without limitation, “With A Name Like Smucker’s, It Has To Be Good ® ,” “The Best Part of Wakin’ Up Is Folgers In Your Cup ® ,” “Mountain Grown design,” “Choosy Moms Choose Jif ® ,” “Purely The Finest ® ,” “Crisco is Cooking™,” “Everybody’s Happy When It’s Hungry Jack ® ,” “Goodness Gracious, It’s Good ® ,” the Smucker’s banner, the Crock Jar shape, the Gingham design, and the Strawberry logo.

 

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We own several hundred patents worldwide in addition to proprietary trade secrets, technology, know-how processes, and other intellectual property rights that are not registered.

We consider all of our owned and licensed intellectual property, taken as a whole, to be essential to our business.

Seasonality .   The U.S. Retail Coffee and U.S. Retail Consumer Foods segments are particularly seasonal around the “Fall Bake” and holiday period, which generally results in higher sales and profits in our second and third quarters. Our success in promoting and merchandising our baking and coffee brands during the “Fall Bake” and holiday period has a significant impact on our results for a fiscal year. The back-to-school period and the spring holiday season are two other important promotional periods, although their impact is not as significant as the “Fall Bake” and holiday period.

Working Capital .   Working capital requirements are greatest during the first half of our fiscal year mainly due to the timing of the buildup of coffee, oil, and baking inventories necessary to support the “Fall Bake” and holiday period and the additional buildup of coffee inventory in advance of the Atlantic hurricane season.

Customers .   Sales to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and its subsidiaries amounted to approximately 26 percent of net sales in 2013, 2012, and 2011. These sales are primarily included in the U.S. retail market segments. No other customer exceeded 10 percent of net sales during 2013, 2012, or 2011.

During 2013, our top 10 customers, collectively, accounted for approximately 63 percent of consolidated net sales. Although the loss of any large customer for an extended length of time could negatively impact our sales and profits, we do not anticipate that this will occur to a significant extent due to strong consumer demand for our brands.

Orders .   Generally, orders are filled within a few days of receipt, and the backlog of unfilled orders at any particular time has not been material on a historical basis.

Government Business .   No material portion of our business is subject to renegotiation of profits or termination of contracts at the election of the government.

Competition .   We are the branded market leader in the coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads, shortening, sweetened condensed milk, ice cream toppings, and natural foods beverages categories in the U.S. In Canada, we are the branded market leader in the flour, pickles, canned milk, fruit spreads, shortening, and ice cream toppings categories. Our business is highly competitive as all of our brands compete for retail shelf space with other branded products as well as private label products.

The continued growth of alternative store formats, product and packaging innovations, technological advances, and new industry techniques need to be considered by companies in the food industry in order to remain competitive. The primary ways in which products and brands are distinguished are product quality, price, packaging, new product introductions, nutritional value, convenience, advertising, and promotion. Positive factors pertaining to our competitive position include well-recognized brands, superior product quality and trust, experienced brand and category management, a single national grocery broker in the U.S., varied product offerings, product innovation, good customer service, and an integrated distribution network.

Accelerated private label growth is typically seen during periods of general economic disruption. Most recently during the period following the economic recession of the late 2000’s, it was estimated that private label grew more than during past periods partly due to the run up in commodity costs, increased emphasis of store brands by retailers, and improvements in private label quality. We believe that both private label and leading brands play an important role in all of the food categories in which we compete, appealing to different consumer segments. We closely monitor the price gap or price premium between our brands and private label brands, with the view that value is about more than price and the expectation that #1 brands will continue to be an integral part of consumers’ shopping baskets.

 

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In the U.S. Retail Coffee segment, the Folgers brand competes in the highly competitive U.S. packaged roast and ground coffee market with other retail coffee brands such as Maxwell House , Yuban , and Nescafe . We participate in the premium coffee market with the Millstone and Folgers Gourmet Selections ® brands, as well as through sales of Dunkin’ Donuts retail packaged coffee products. Competitors include other brands such as Starbucks , Gevalia , Eight O’Clock , Seattle’s Best , and Peet’s Coffee & Tea . Through a manufacturing and distribution agreement with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (“Green Mountain”) and Keurig, Inc., we compete in the single serve coffee market with the Folgers Gourmet Selections and Millstone premium coffees K-Cup ® products. K-Cup competitors include Green Mountain , Starbucks , Eight O’Clock , Maxwell House , and Gevalia , as well as many private label brands. We participate in the espresso coffee category with the Café Bustelo and Café Pilon brands.

In the U.S. Retail Consumer Foods segment, the Jif brand has been the leader in the peanut butter category for over 20 years, competing primarily with Skippy, Peter Pan, and many private label brands. Our natural peanut butter business, sold under the Jif , Smucker’s , Adam’s , and Laura Scudder’s brands, maintains a strong leadership position in the natural peanut butter category. Our fruit spread brands, primarily Smucker’s, hold the leading position in the fruit spreads category and compete with Welch’s branded line of fruit spreads and many private label brands. The competing brands exist on both a national and a regional level. Crisco has historically been a leader in the shortening and cooking oils categories. Crisco holds the leading branded position in the shortening category and competes with other branded competitors for the leading branded position in the oils category. The oils category in which Crisco competes is highly competitive with private label competitors maintaining the largest share of the category. The category is also significantly impacted by volatile commodity pricing. The Pillsbury brand competes in the dessert and baking mixes (“DBM”) market that includes mixes for cakes, cookies, brownies, muffins, and quick breads, as well as ready-to-spread frostings and ingredients used in scratch baking such as flour. Within the DBM category, we compete primarily with the Betty Crocker and Duncan Hines brands and many private label and regional brands. The Hungry Jack brand competes in the pancake mix and table syrup category. We compete with several major national as well as private label brands in this category. We compete in the canned milk category with both branded and nonbranded products. We are the branded market leader in the sweetened condensed milk category with the Eagle Brand and Magnolia ® brands and have significant sales with production of private label brands. In the evaporated milk category, we have a significant presence with our production of private label brands.

In the International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods segment, our products are distributed domestically and in foreign countries and compete with various brands within retail, foodservice, and natural foods markets.

Research and Development .   We predominantly utilize in-house resources to both develop new products and improve existing products in each of our business areas. Amounts expensed for research and development were $24.7 million, $21.9 million, and $21.0 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

Environmental Matters .   We consider environmental sustainability to be our responsibility as a good corporate citizen and a key strategic focus area. We have implemented and manage a variety of programs, including the utilization of renewable energy technology, improved wastewater management, increased usage of sustainable raw materials including green coffee, and reuse of resources rather than consuming new ones, in support of our commitment to environmental sustainability. We continue to evaluate and modify our processes on an ongoing basis to further reduce our impact on the environment and reduce waste.

Compliance with the provisions of enacted or pending federal, state, and local environmental regulations regarding either the discharge of materials into the environment or the protection of the environment is not expected to have a material effect upon our capital expenditures, earnings, or competitive position in 2014.

 

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Employees .   At April 30, 2013, we had approximately 4,875 full-time employees worldwide. Approximately 28 percent of these employees, located at nine facilities, are covered by union contracts. These contracts vary in term depending on the location, with four contracts expiring in 2014. We believe our relations with our employees are good.

Financial Information about Industry Segments and Geographical Areas .   The financial information required to be included in this item concerning reportable industry segments and international operations for the years 2013, 2012, and 2011 is incorporated herein by reference to information set forth in our 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders, on pages 53 through 55, under “Note 5: Reportable Segments.” Our international operations are primarily in Canada with risks similar to those associated with the U.S. retail markets. Approximately one-half of our Canada sales represent the sale of Canadian produced products to Canadian customers. The majority of the remaining Canada sales represent the sale of products produced in the U.S. to Canadian customers, primarily Folgers coffee, Bick’s pickles, and Crisco oils.

Forward-Looking Statements .   This Report includes forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected or projected results. The descriptions of risks and uncertainties relating to forward-looking statements is incorporated herein by reference to information set forth in our 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders under the caption “Forward-Looking Statements” on page 36.

Available Information .   Access to all of our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is provided, free of charge, on our Website (smuckers.com/investors) as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Our business, operations, and financial condition are subject to various risks and uncertainties. The risk factors described below should be carefully considered, together with the other information contained or incorporated by reference in this Report and our other filings with the SEC, in connection with evaluating the Company, our business, and the forward-looking statements contained in this Report. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial also may affect us. The occurrence of any of these known or unknown risks could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

 

   

We may be unable to grow market share of our products.

We operate in the competitive food industry whose growth potential is generally correlated to population growth. Our success depends in part on our ability to grow our brands faster than the population in general. We consider our ability to build and sustain the equity of our brands critical to our market share growth. If we do not succeed in these efforts, our market share growth may slow, which could have a material impact on our results of operations.

 

   

Our proprietary brands, packaging designs, and manufacturing methods are essential to the value of our business and the inability to protect these could harm the value of our brands and adversely affect our sales and profitability.

The success of our business depends significantly on our brands, know-how, and other intellectual property. We rely on a combination of trademarks, service marks, trade secrets, patents, copyrights, and similar rights to protect our intellectual property. The success of our growth strategy depends on our continued ability to use our existing trademarks and service marks in order to maintain and increase brand awareness and further develop our brand. If our efforts to

 

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protect our intellectual property are not adequate, or if any third party misappropriates or infringes on our intellectual property, the value of our brand may be harmed, which could have a material adverse effect on our business. From time to time, we are engaged in litigation to protect our intellectual property, which could result in substantial costs as well as diversion of management attention.

In particular, we consider our proprietary coffee roasting methods essential to the consistent flavor and richness of our coffee products and, therefore, essential to our coffee brands. Because many of the roasting methods we use are not protected by patents, it may be difficult for us to prevent competitors from copying our roasting methods if such methods become known. We also believe that our packaging innovations, such as brick packaging technology and our AromaSeal TM canisters, are important to the coffee business’ marketing and operational efforts. If our competitors copy our roasting or packaging methods or develop more advanced roasting or packaging methods, the value of our coffee brands may be diminished, and we could lose customers to our competitors.

 

   

We use a single national broker to represent a portion of our branded products to the retail grocery trade and any failure by the broker to effectively represent us could adversely affect our business.

We use a single national broker to represent a portion of our branded products to the retail grocery trade. Our business would suffer disruption if this broker were to default in the performance of its obligations to perform brokerage services or if this broker fails to effectively represent us to the retail grocery trade, which could adversely affect our business.

 

   

Loss or interruption of supply from single-source suppliers of raw materials and finished goods could have a disruptive effect on our business and adversely affect our results of operations.

We have elected to source certain raw materials, such as packaging for our Folgers coffee products, as well as our Jif peanut butter and Crisco oil products, and finished goods, such as K-Cups , from single sources of supply. While we believe that, except as set forth below, alternative sources of these raw materials and finished goods could be obtained on commercially reasonable terms, loss or an extended interruption in supplies from a single-source supplier would result in additional costs, could have a disruptive short-term effect on our business, and could adversely affect our results of operations.

Green Mountain is our single-source supplier for K-Cups which are used in Green Mountain’s proprietary Keurig ® K-Cup brewing system. There are a limited number of manufacturers other than Green Mountain that are making cups that will work in such proprietary brewing system. If Green Mountain is unable to supply K-Cups to us for any reason, it could be difficult to find an alternative supplier for such goods on commercially reasonable terms, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

 

   

Our results may be adversely impacted as a result of increased cost, limited availability, and/or insufficient quality of raw materials, including commodities and agricultural products.

We and our business partners purchase and use large quantities of many different commodities and agricultural products in the manufacturing of our products, including green coffee, peanuts, sweeteners, edible oils, fruit, wheat, milk, and cocoa. In addition, we and our business partners utilize significant quantities of plastic, glass, and cardboard to package our products and natural gas and fuel oil to manufacture, package, and distribute our products. The prices of these commodities, agricultural products, and other materials are subject to volatility and can fluctuate due to conditions that are difficult to predict, including global supply and demand, commodity market fluctuations, crop sizes and yield fluctuations, weather, natural disasters, currency fluctuations, investor speculation, trade agreements, political unrest, consumer demand, and changes in governmental agricultural programs. For example, during 2012, costs to acquire peanuts increased, in part, due to adverse weather conditions. In addition, we compete for certain

 

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raw materials, notably corn and soy-based agricultural products, with the biofuels industry. Growth in the biofuels industry, which is typically linked to increases in gasoline and diesel prices, has increased the price of certain raw materials we purchase. Additionally, farm acreage currently devoted to other agricultural products we purchase may be utilized for biofuels crops resulting in higher cost for the other agricultural products we utilize. Although we use basis, futures, and options contracts to manage commodity price volatility in some instances, commodity price increases ultimately result in corresponding increases in our raw material and energy costs.

We expect the green coffee commodity markets to continue to be challenging due to significant ongoing price volatility. Due to the significance of green coffee to our coffee business, combined with our ability to only partially mitigate future price risk through purchasing practices and hedging activities, significant increases or decreases in the cost of green coffee could have an adverse impact on our profitability. In addition, if we are not able to purchase sufficient quantities of green coffee due to any of the above factors or to a worldwide or regional shortage, we may not be able to fulfill the demand for our coffee, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

 

   

Our efforts to manage commodity and other price volatility through derivative instruments could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

We use derivative instruments, including commodity futures and options, to reduce the price volatility associated with anticipated commodity purchases. The extent of our derivative position at any given time depends on our assessment of the markets for these commodities. If we fail to take a derivative position and costs subsequently increase, or if we institute a position and costs subsequently decrease, our costs may be greater than anticipated or higher than our competitors’ costs and our financial results could be adversely affected. In addition, our liquidity may be adversely impacted by the cash margin requirements of the commodities exchanges or the failure of a counterparty to perform in accordance with a contract.

 

   

We may be limited in our ability to pass cost increases on to our customers in the form of price increases or may realize a decrease in sales volume to the extent price increases are implemented.

We may not be able to pass some or all of any increases in the price of raw materials, energy, and other input costs to our customers by raising prices. To the extent competitors do not also increase their prices, customers and consumers may choose to purchase competing products or may shift purchases to private label or other lower-priced offerings which may adversely affect our results of operations.

Consumers may be less willing or able to pay a price differential for our branded products, and may increasingly purchase lower-priced offerings and may forego some purchases altogether, especially during economic downturns. Retailers may also increase levels of promotional activity for lower-priced offerings as they seek to maintain sales volumes during times of economic uncertainty. Accordingly, sales volumes of our branded products could be reduced or lead to a shift in sales mix toward our lower-margin offerings. As a result, decreased demand for our products may adversely affect our results of operations.

 

   

Certain of our products are sourced from single manufacturing sites.

We have consolidated our production capacity for certain products, including substantially all of our coffee production, into single manufacturing sites. In addition, we are close to completing our plan to further consolidate our fruit spreads, syrups, and toppings production as part of our current restructuring project. We could experience a production disruption at these or any of our manufacturing sites resulting in a reduction or elimination of the availability of some of our products. If we are not able to obtain alternate production capability in a timely manner, our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be adversely affected.

 

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A significant interruption in the operation of any of our supply chain or distribution capabilities could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Our ability and the ability of our third-party suppliers and service providers, distributors, and contract manufacturers to manufacture, distribute, and sell products is critical to our success. A significant interruption in the operation of any of our manufacturing or distribution capabilities, or the manufacturing or distribution capabilities of our suppliers, distributors, or contract manufacturers, or a service failure by a third-party service provider, whether as a result of adverse weather conditions or a natural disaster, terrorism, pandemic illness, or other causes, could significantly impair our ability to operate our business. Notably, as a result of our current restructuring project, substantially all of our coffee production takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana, which is subject to risks associated with hurricane and other weather-related events. Failure to take adequate steps to mitigate the likelihood or potential impact of such events, or to effectively manage such events if they occur, could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

 

   

Our business could be harmed by strikes or work stoppages.

As of April 30, 2013, approximately 28 percent of our employees, located at nine facilities, are covered by collective bargaining agreements. These contracts vary in term depending on location, with four contracts expiring in 2014. We cannot assure that we will be able to renew these collective bargaining agreements on the same or more favorable terms as the current agreements, or at all, without production interruptions caused by labor stoppages. If a strike or work stoppage were to occur in connection with negotiations of new collective bargaining agreements or as a result of disputes under collective bargaining agreements with labor unions, our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

 

   

Our ability to competitively serve customers depends on the availability of reliable transportation. Increases in logistics and other transportation-related costs could adversely impact our results of operations.

Logistics and other transportation-related costs have a significant impact on our earnings and results of operations. We use multiple forms of transportation to bring our products to market. They include ships, trucks, intermodals, and railcars. Disruption to the timely supply of these services or increases in the cost of these services for any reason, including availability or cost of fuel, regulations affecting the industry, labor shortages in the transportation industry, service failures by third-party service providers, accidents, or natural disasters (which may impact the transportation infrastructure or demand for transportation services), could have an adverse effect on our ability to serve our customers, and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

 

   

Our operations are subject to the general risks of the food industry.

The food industry is subject to risks posed by food spoilage and contamination, product tampering, product recall, and consumer product liability claims. Our operations could be impacted by both genuine and fictitious claims regarding our products, as well as our competitors’ products. In the event of product contamination or tampering, we may need to recall some of our products. A widespread product recall could result in significant loss due to the cost of conducting a product recall, including destruction of inventory and the loss of sales resulting from the unavailability of product for a period of time. We could also suffer losses from a significant product liability judgment against us. A significant product recall or a product liability judgment, involving either us or our competitors, could also result in a loss of consumer confidence in our food products or the food category, and an actual or perceived loss of value of our brands, materially impacting consumer demand.

 

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Changes in our relationships with significant customers, including the loss of our largest customer, could adversely affect our results of operations.

Sales to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and its subsidiaries amounted to approximately 26 percent of net sales in 2013. These sales are primarily included in the two U.S. retail market segments. Trade receivables at April 30, 2013, included amounts due from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and its subsidiaries of approximately $92.0 million, or approximately 29 percent of the total trade receivables balance. During 2013, our top 10 customers, collectively, accounted for approximately 63 percent of consolidated net sales. We expect that a significant portion of our revenues will continue to be derived from a small number of customers. Our customers are generally not contractually obligated to purchase from us. These customers make purchase decisions based on a combination of price, promotional support, product quality, consumer demand, customer service performance, their desired inventory levels, and other factors. Changes in customers’ strategies, including a reduction in the number of brands they carry or a shift of shelf space to private label products, may adversely affect sales. Customers also may respond to price increases by reducing distribution, resulting in reduced sales of our products. Additionally, our customers may face financial or other difficulties that may impact their operations and their purchases from us, which could adversely affect our results of operations. A reduction in sales to one or more major customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

 

   

We operate in the competitive food industry and continued demand for our products may be affected by changes in consumer preferences.

We face competition across our product lines from other food companies with the primary methods and factors in competition being product quality, price, packaging, product innovation, nutritional value, convenience, customer service, advertising, and promotion. Continued success is dependent on product innovation, the ability to secure and maintain adequate retail shelf space, and effective trade merchandising, advertising, and marketing programs. Some of our competitors have substantial financial, marketing, and other resources, and competition with them in our various markets and product lines could cause us to reduce prices, increase marketing or other expenditures, or lose category share. Category share and growth could be adversely impacted if we are not successful in introducing new products. In order to generate future revenues and profits, we must continue to sell products that appeal to our customers and consumers. Specifically, there are a number of trends in consumer preferences that may impact us and the food industry as a whole, including convenience, taste, consumer dietary trends, and obesity, health, and nutritional concerns.

In particular, consumers, public health officials, and government officials have become increasingly concerned about the public health consequences associated with weight management, particularly among young people. Prolonged negative perceptions concerning the health implications of certain food products could influence consumer preferences and acceptance of some of our products and marketing programs. Although we strive to respond to consumer preferences and social expectations, we may not be successful in these efforts. Increasing public concern regarding health issues and failure to satisfy consumer preferences could decrease demand for certain of our products and adversely affect our profitability.

 

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The success of our business depends substantially on consumer perceptions of our brands.

We hold the #1 branded leadership position in several categories both in the U.S. and Canada. We believe that maintaining and continually enhancing the value of our brands is critical to the success of our business. Brand value is based in large part on consumer perceptions. Success in promoting and enhancing brand value depends in large part on our ability to provide high-quality products. Brand value could diminish significantly as a result of a number of factors, such as if we fail to preserve the quality of our products, if we are perceived to act in an irresponsible manner, if the Company or our brands otherwise receive negative publicity, if our brands fail to deliver a consistently positive consumer experience, or if our products become unavailable to consumers. The growing use of social and digital media by consumers increases the speed and extent that information and opinions can be shared. If our brand values are diminished, our revenues and operating results could be materially adversely affected. In addition, anything that harms the Pillsbury , Dunkin’ Donuts , Carnation , Borden , or Cumberland brands could adversely affect the success of our exclusive licensing agreements with the owners of these brands.

 

   

We could be subject to adverse publicity or claims from consumers.

Certain of our products contain caffeine and other ingredients, the health effects of which are the subject of public scrutiny, including the suggestion that consumption may have adverse health effects. An unfavorable report on the health effects of caffeine or other ingredients present in our products, product recalls, or negative publicity or litigation arising from other health risks could significantly reduce the demand for our products.

We may also be subject to complaints from or litigation by consumers who allege food and beverage-related illness, or other quality, health, or operational concerns. Adverse publicity resulting from such allegations could materially adversely affect us, regardless of whether such allegations are true or whether we are ultimately held liable. A lawsuit or claim could result in an adverse decision against us, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

 

   

Our operations are subject to the general risks associated with acquisitions.

Our stated long-term strategy is to own and market leading North American food brands sold in the center of the store while maintaining a global perspective. We have historically made strategic acquisitions of brands and businesses and intend to do so in the future in support of this strategy. If we are unable to complete acquisitions or to successfully integrate and develop acquired businesses, we could fail to achieve anticipated synergies and cost savings, including the expected increases in revenues and operating results, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial results. Additional potential risks associated with acquisitions are the diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns, additional debt leverage, the loss of key employees and customers of the acquired business, the assumption of unknown liabilities, disputes with sellers, and the inherent risk associated with entering a line of business in which we have no or limited prior experience.

 

   

We may not achieve cost savings anticipated as a result of our restructuring initiatives.

We have periodically commenced restructuring initiatives with the expectation of realizing future benefits including operational efficiencies or cost savings. The future benefits we expect from restructuring initiatives may not be realized during the time period expected, or at all, due to unforeseen or changing business conditions. In addition, costs incurred to realize the future benefits may be higher than anticipated and our results of operations could be adversely affected.

 

   

Weak financial performance, downgrades in our credit ratings, or disruptions in the financial markets may adversely affect our ability to access capital in the future.

 

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We may need new or additional financing in the future to conduct our operations, expand our business, or refinance existing indebtedness. Our financial performance, our short-term and long-term credit ratings, the liquidity of the overall capital markets, and the state of the economy, including the food and beverage industry, may make credit and capital markets more difficult for us to access, even though we have an established revolving credit facility. From time to time, we have relied, and also may rely in the future, on access to financial markets as a source of liquidity for working capital requirements, acquisitions, and general corporate purposes. In particular, our access to funds under our revolving credit facility is dependent on the ability of the financial institutions that are parties to that facility to meet their funding commitments. The obligations of the financial institutions under our revolving credit facility are several and not joint and, as a result, a funding default by one or more institutions does not need to be made up by the others. In addition, long-term volatility and disruptions in the capital and credit markets as a result of uncertainty, changing or increased regulation of financial institutions, reduced alternatives, or failure of significant financial institutions could adversely affect our access to the liquidity needed for our businesses in the longer term. Such disruptions could require us to take measures to conserve cash until the markets stabilize or until alternative credit arrangements or other funding for our business needs can be arranged. Disruptions in the capital and credit markets could also result in higher interest rates on publicly issued debt securities and increased costs under credit facilities. Continuation of these disruptions would increase our interest expense and capital costs and could adversely affect our results of operations and financial position.

 

   

A material impairment in the carrying value of acquired goodwill or other intangible assets could negatively affect our consolidated operating results and net worth.

A significant portion of our assets is goodwill and other intangible assets, the majority of which are not amortized but are reviewed at least annually for impairment. At April 30, 2013, the carrying value of goodwill and other intangible assets totaled approximately $6.1 billion, compared to total assets of approximately $9.0 billion and total shareholders’ equity of approximately $5.1 billion. If the carrying value of these assets exceeds the current estimated fair value, the asset is considered impaired and this could result in a noncash charge to earnings. Any such impairment charge would reduce earnings and could be material. Events and conditions that could result in impairment include a sustained drop in the market price of our common shares, increased competition or loss of market share, obsolescence, or product claims that result in a significant loss of sales or profitability over the product life. Crisco has historically been a leader in the shortening and cooking oils categories. In recent years, however, Crisco sales volume has declined, primarily due to substantial price competition with private label offerings, volatile commodity prices, and a decline in the shortening category. The Crisco brand continues to be important to the Company, and we continue to focus on its long-term health. However, if recent trends continue, the long-term assumptions relative to growth rates and profitability of the Crisco brand may not be attained, which could result in an impairment of the Crisco trademark.

 

   

Changes in tax, environmental, or other regulations and laws, or their application, or failure to comply with existing licensing, trade, and other regulations and laws could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

Our operations are subject to various regulations and laws administered by federal, state, and local government agencies in the U.S., as well as to regulations and laws administered by government agencies in Canada and other countries in which we have operations and our products are sold. In particular, the manufacturing, marketing, packaging, labeling, and distribution of food products are each subject to governmental regulation that is increasingly extensive, encompassing such matters as ingredients, packaging, advertising, relations with distributors and retailers, health, safety, and the environment. Additionally, we are routinely subject to new or modified tax and securities regulations, other laws and regulations, and accounting and reporting standards.

 

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In the U.S., we are required to comply with federal laws, such as the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, laws governing equal employment opportunity, and various other federal statutes and regulations. We are also subject to various state and local statutes and regulations. For instance, the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (commonly referred to as “Proposition 65”) requires that a specific warning appear on any product sold in the State of California that contains a substance listed by that state as having been found to cause cancer or birth defects. This law exposes all food and beverage producers to the possibility of having to provide warnings on their products. The detection of even a trace amount of a listed substance can subject an affected product to the requirement of a warning label. Products containing listed substances that occur naturally or that are contributed to such products solely by a municipal water supply are generally exempt from the warning requirement. If we are required to add warning labels to any of our products or place warnings in certain locations where our products are sold as a result of Proposition 65, sales of those products could suffer not only in those locations but elsewhere.

Complying with new regulations and laws, or changes to existing regulations and laws, or their application could increase our production costs or adversely affect our sales of certain products. In addition, our failure or inability to comply with applicable regulations and laws could subject us to civil remedies, including fines, injunctions, recalls or seizures, as well as potential criminal sanctions, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition.

 

   

Our operations in certain developing markets expose us to regulatory risks.

In many countries outside of the U.S., particularly in those with developing economies, it may be common for others to engage in business practices prohibited by laws and regulations applicable to us, such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or similar local anti-bribery or anti-corruption laws. These laws generally prohibit companies and their employees, contractors, or agents from making improper payments to government officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. Failure to comply with these laws could subject us to civil and criminal penalties that could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

 

   

Changes in climate or legal, regulatory, or market measures to address climate change may negatively affect our business and operations.

While scientific consensus on the existence, potential causes, or likely outcomes of global climate change has not yet been reached, researchers continue to aggressively explore this issue.

However, there already exists significant political and scientific concern that emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases may alter the composition of the global atmosphere in ways that are affecting and are expected to continue affecting the global climate. The emission of such greenhouse gases may have an adverse impact on global temperatures, weather patterns, and the frequency and severity of extreme weather and natural disasters. In the event that climate change may have a negative effect on agricultural productivity, we may be subject to decreased availability or less favorable pricing for certain commodities that are necessary for our products, such as green coffee, peanuts, sweeteners, edible oils, wheat, milk, cocoa, and various fruits and vegetables. We may also be subjected to decreased availability or less favorable pricing for water as a result of such change, which could impact our manufacturing and distribution operations. In addition, natural disasters and extreme weather conditions may disrupt the productivity of facilities or the operation of our supply chain.

Increasing concern over climate change also may result in more regulatory requirements to reduce or mitigate the effects of greenhouse gases. In the event that such regulations are enacted and are more rigorous than existing regulations, we may experience significant increases in costs of operation and delivery. In particular, increased regulation of utility providers, fuel emissions, or suppliers could substantially increase our operating, distribution, or supply chain costs. We could also face increased costs related to defending and resolving legal claims and other litigation related to climate change. As a result, climate change could negatively affect our results of operations, cash flows, or financial position.

 

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If our information technology systems fail to perform adequately or we are unable to protect such information technology systems against data corruption, cyber-based attacks, or network security breaches, our operations could be disrupted, and we may suffer financial damage or loss because of lost or misappropriated information.

We rely on information technology networks and systems, including the Internet, to process, transmit, and store electronic information. In particular, we depend on our information technology infrastructure to effectively manage our business data, supply chain, logistics, accounting, and other business processes and for digital marketing activities and electronic communications between Company personnel and our customers and suppliers. If we do not allocate and effectively manage the resources necessary to build and sustain an appropriate technology infrastructure, or we do not effectively implement system upgrades, our business or financial results could be negatively impacted. In particular, we are undertaking a significant upgrade of our enterprise resource planning systems with an anticipated completion during the first quarter of 2014. If we do not effectively manage this upgrade, our business or financial results could be negatively impacted. While we have robust plans in place to ensure success, contingencies have been developed to address potential business disruption, including postponement of the upgrade. Security breaches or system failures of our infrastructure can create system disruptions, shutdowns, or unauthorized disclosure of confidential information. If we are unable to prevent such breaches or failures, our operations could be disrupted, or we may suffer financial damage or loss because of lost or misappropriated information.

In addition, we have outsourced certain information technology support services and administrative functions, such as accounts payable processing and benefit plan administration, to third-party service providers, and may outsource other functions in the future to achieve cost savings and efficiencies. If the service providers to which we outsource these functions do not perform effectively, we may not be able to achieve the expected cost savings and may have to incur additional costs in connection with such failure to perform. Depending on the function involved, such failures may also lead to business disruption, processing inefficiencies, the loss of or damage to intellectual property through security breach, the loss of sensitive data through security breach, or otherwise.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.

None.

 

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Item 2. Properties.

The table below lists all of our manufacturing and processing facilities at April 30, 2013. All of our properties are maintained and updated on a regular basis, and we continue to make investments for expansion and safety and technological improvements. We believe that existing capacity at these facilities is sufficient to sustain current operations and anticipated near-term growth, except as indicated below. ( A )

We own all of the properties listed below. We also lease seven sales and administrative offices in the U.S., two in China, and one each in Canada and Mexico. Our corporate headquarters are located in Orrville, Ohio, and our Canadian headquarters are located in Markham, Ontario.

 

U.S. Locations   Products Produced/Processed   Primary Reportable Segment
Chico, California   Fruit and vegetable juices and beverages   International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods
Cincinnati, Ohio   Shortening and oils   U.S. Retail Consumer Foods
El Paso, Texas   Canned milk   U.S. Retail Consumer Foods
Grandview, Washington   Fruit   U.S. Retail Consumer Foods
Harahan, Louisiana   Coffee   International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods
Havre de Grace, Maryland   Fruit and vegetable juices and beverages   International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods
Lexington, Kentucky   Peanut butter   U.S. Retail Consumer Foods
Memphis, Tennessee (B)   Fruit spreads, toppings, and syrups   U.S. Retail Consumer Foods
Miami, Florida (C)   Coffee   U.S. Retail Coffee
New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania   Peanut butter and combination peanut butter and jelly products   U.S. Retail Consumer Foods
New Orleans, Louisiana (two facilities)   Coffee   U.S. Retail Coffee
Orrville, Ohio   Fruit spreads, toppings, and syrups   U.S. Retail Consumer Foods
Oxnard, California   Fruit   U.S. Retail Consumer Foods
Ripon, Wisconsin   Fruit spreads, toppings, syrups, and condiments   U.S. Retail Consumer Foods
Scottsville, Kentucky (A)   Frozen sandwiches and ready-to-eat waffles   U.S. Retail Consumer Foods
Seneca, Missouri   Canned milk   U.S. Retail Consumer Foods
Suffolk, Virginia   Coffee   International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods
Toledo, Ohio   Baking mixes, frostings, and flour   U.S. Retail Consumer Foods
Canada Locations   Products Produced/Processed   Primary Reportable Segment
Sherbrooke, Quebec   Canned milk   International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods
Ste. Marie, Quebec (D)   Fruit spreads, sweet spreads, and fruit industrial products   International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods

 

(A) In 2013, we began an $80 million capacity expansion project at our Scottsville, Kentucky location to accommodate the expected growth of our Smucker’s Uncrustables frozen sandwich business. This investment will continue into 2014.
(B) The Memphis, Tennessee location is expected to be converted to a peanut butter plant, while still maintaining a small fruit spreads operation, in connection with our restructuring plans, as described in our 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders on pages 52 and 53 under “Note 4: Restructuring.”
(C) The Miami, Florida location is expected to close as a result of our plan to consolidate coffee production currently in Miami into our existing facilities in New Orleans, Louisiana, as described in our 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders on pages 50 and 51 under “Note 2: Acquisitions.”
(D) The Ste. Marie, Quebec location is expected to close as part of our restructuring plans as described in our 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders on pages 52 and 53 under “Note 4: Restructuring.”

 

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Item 3.   Legal Proceedings.

We are a defendant in a variety of legal proceedings. While we cannot predict with certainty the ultimate results of these proceedings, we do not believe that the final outcome of these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Item 4.   Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Executive Officers of the Registrant.

The names, ages as of July 1, 2013, and current positions of the executive officers are listed below. All executive officers serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors, with no fixed term of office. Unless otherwise indicated, each individual has served as an executive officer for more than five years.

 

Name   Age   Years
with
Company
  Position   Served as  
an Officer  
Since  

Timothy P. Smucker

  69   44   Chairman of the Board (1)   1973  

Richard K. Smucker

  65   40   Chief Executive Officer (2)   1974  

Dennis J. Armstrong

  58   34   Senior Vice President, Logistics and Operations Support (3)   2007  

Mark R. Belgya

  52   28   Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (4)   1997  

James A. Brown

  52   28   Vice President, U.S. Grocery Sales (5)   2009  

Vincent C. Byrd

  58   36   President and Chief Operating Officer (6)   1988  

John W. Denman

  56   34   Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer (7)   2005  

Barry C. Dunaway

  50   26   Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer (8)   2001  

Tamara J. Fynan

  53   24   Vice President, Marketing Services (9)   2012  

Jeannette L. Knudsen

  43   10   Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary (10)   2009  

David J. Lemmon

  46   19   Vice President and Managing Director, Canada (11)   2012  

John F. Mayer

  57   33   Vice President, U.S. Retail Sales (12)   2004  

Kenneth A. Miller

  64   33   Vice President and General Manager, Foodservice (13)   2007  

Steven Oakland

  52   30   President, International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods (14)   1999  

Andrew G. Platt

  57   30   Vice President, Enterprise Analytics and Insights (15)   2004  

Christopher P. Resweber

  51   25   Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs (16)   2004  

Julia L. Sabin

  53   29   Vice President, Industry and Government Affairs (17)   2007  

Mark T. Smucker

  43   15   President, U.S. Retail Coffee (18)   2001  

Paul Smucker Wagstaff

  43   17   President, U.S. Retail Consumer Foods (19)   2001  

 

(1)  

Mr. Timothy Smucker was elected to his present position in August 2011, having served as Chairman of the Board and Co-Chief Executive Officer since February 2001.

 

(2)  

Mr. Richard Smucker was elected to his present position in August 2011, having served as Executive Chairman, Co-Chief Executive Officer and President since August 2008. Prior to that time, he served as President and Co-Chief Executive Officer since February 2001.

 

(3)  

Mr. Armstrong was elected to his present position in October 2009, having served as Vice President, Logistics and Operations Support since February 2007.

 

(4)  

Mr. Belgya was elected to his present position in October 2009, having served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since October 2008. Prior to that time, he served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since January 2005.

 

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(5)  

Mr. Brown was elected to his present position in June 2009, having served as Director, National Sales, Grocery Market since February 2002.

 

(6)  

Mr. Byrd was elected to his present position in May 2011, having served as President, U.S. Retail Coffee since August 2008. Prior to that time, he served as Senior Vice President, Consumer Market since February 2004.

 

(7)  

Mr. Denman was elected to his present position in November 2012, having served as Vice President and Controller since August 2005.

 

(8)  

Mr. Dunaway was elected to his present position in May 2011, having served as Senior Vice President, Corporate and Organizational Development since August 2008. Prior to that time, he served as Vice President, Corporate Development since November 2001.

 

(9)  

Ms. Fynan was elected to her present position in May 2012, having served as Vice President, Advertising and Creative Services since November 2009. Prior to that time, she served as Director, Advertising and Creative Services since April 2006.

 

(10)  

Ms. Knudsen was elected to her present position in August 2010, having served as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary since April 2010, and as Corporate Secretary since April 2009. Prior to that time, she served as Securities and Acquisition Counsel and Assistant Secretary since November 2007.

 

(11)  

Mr. Lemmon was elected to his present position in May 2012, having served as Managing Director, Canada since May 2007.

 

(12)  

Mr. Mayer was elected to his present position in June 2009, having served as Vice President, Customer Development since August 2004.

 

(13)  

Mr. Miller was elected to his present position in August 2011, having served as Vice President, Alternate Channels since February 2007.

 

(14)  

Mr. Oakland was elected to his present position in May 2011, having served as President, U.S. Retail – Smucker’s , Jif and Hungry Jack since August 2008. Prior to that time, he served as Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Oils and Baking since November 2001.

 

(15)  

Mr. Platt was elected to his present position in October 2012, having served as Vice President, Information Services and Chief Information Officer since February 2004.

 

(16)  

Mr. Resweber was elected to his present position in May 2012, having served as Vice President, Marketing Communications since July 2009 and as Vice President, Marketing Services since August 2004.

 

(17)  

Ms. Sabin was elected to her present position in June 2012, having served as Vice President and General Manager, Smucker Natural Foods, Inc. since February 2009 and Vice President and General Manager, Smucker Quality Beverages, Inc. since February 2007.

 

(18)  

Mr. Mark Smucker was elected to his present position in May 2011, having served as President, Special Markets since August 2008. Prior to that time, he served as Vice President, International since July 2007 and Vice President and Managing Director, Canada since May 2006.

 

(19)  

Mr. Wagstaff was elected to his present position in May 2011, having served as President, U.S. Retail - Oils and Baking since August 2008. Prior to that time, he served as Vice President, Foodservice and Beverage Markets since May 2006.

 

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PART II

 

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

(a) The information pertaining to the market for our common shares and other related shareholder information is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth in our 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders under the caption “Stock Price Data” on page 22 and the caption “Comparison of Five-Year Cumulative Total Shareholder Return” on page 23.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Period

     (a)        (b)        (c)        (d)   
       Total number of
shares
purchased
    Average
price
paid per
share
    Total number of
shares purchased
as part of publicly
announced plans
or programs
    Maximum number
(or approximate
dollar value) of
shares that may yet
be purchased under
the plans or
programs
 

February 1, 2013 - February 28, 2013

     1,227,192        $ 92.34        1,226,028        5,718,272   

March 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013

     773,972        97.12        773,972        4,944,300   

April 1, 2013 - April 30, 2013

     1,598        56.37        0        4,944,300   

Total

     2,002,762        $ 94.16        2,000,000        4,944,300   

Information set forth in the table above represents the activity in our fourth fiscal quarter.

 

(a) Shares in this column include shares repurchased as part of publicly announced plans as well as shares repurchased from stock plan recipients in lieu of cash payments.

 

(d) At April 30, 2013, we had 4,944,300 common shares remaining for repurchase under the January 2013 Board of Directors’ authorization.

Subsequent to April 30, 2013, we repurchased 958,400 common shares for approximately $97.1 million utilizing proceeds of $50.0 million from our revolving credit facility, resulting in 3,985,900 shares remaining available for repurchase as of June 20, 2013.

 

Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

Five-year summaries of our selected financial data and discussions of items which materially affect the comparability of the selected financial data are incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth in our 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders under the following captions and page numbers: “Five-Year Summary of Selected Financial Data” on page 21, “Note 1: Accounting Policies” on pages 46 through 50, “Note 2: Acquisitions” on pages 50 and 51, and “Note 4: Restructuring” on pages 52 and 53.

 

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, including a discussion of liquidity and capital resources, and critical accounting estimates and policies, is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth in our 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis,” on pages 24 through 36.

 

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Item 7A.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk are incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth in our 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders under the caption “Derivative Financial Instruments and Market Risk” on pages 34 and 35.

Item 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

Consolidated financial statements at April 30, 2013 and 2012, and for each of the years in the three-year period ended April 30, 2013, with the report of independent registered public accounting firm and selected unaudited quarterly financial data, are incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth in our 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders under the caption “Summary of Quarterly Results of Operations” on page 22 and beginning with “Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting” on page 37 through “Note 16: Common Shares” on page 80.

 

Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

None.

Item 9A.  Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures . Management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act), as of April 30, 2013 (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on that evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (1) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and (2) accumulated and communicated to management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Controls . There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2013, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Management’s report on internal control over financial reporting and the attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm are set forth in our 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders under the heading “Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting” on page 37 and under the heading “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting” on page 38, which reports are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9B.   Other Information.

None.

 

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PART III

 

Item 10.  Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

The information required by this Item as to the directors of the Company, the Audit Committee, the Audit Committee financial expert, and compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth under the captions “Election of Directors,” “Corporate Governance,” “Board and Committee Meetings,” and “Ownership of Common Shares” in our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on August 14, 2013. Information required by Item 10 as to the executive officers of the Company is included in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K as permitted by Instruction 3 to Item 401(b) of Regulation S-K.

The Board of Directors has adopted a Policy on Ethics and Conduct, last revised January 2012, which applies to our directors, principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and principal accounting officer. The Board of Directors has adopted charters for each of the Audit, Executive Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance committees and has also adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines. Copies of these documents are available on our Website (smuckers.com/investors).

 

Item 11.  Executive Compensation.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the information set forth under the captions “Executive Compensation,” “Board and Committee Meetings,” and “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” in our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on August 14, 2013.

 

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the information set forth under the captions “Ownership of Common Shares” and “Equity Compensation Plan Information” in our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on August 14, 2013.

 

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the information set forth under the caption “Related Party Transactions” in our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on August 14, 2013.

 

Item 14.  Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the information set forth under the captions “Service Fees Paid to the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and “Audit Committee Pre-approval Policies and Procedures” in our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on August 14, 2013.

 

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PART IV

 

Item 15.  Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.

 

(a)(1) Financial Statements

See the Index to Financial Statements, which is included on page F-1 of this Report.

 

(a)(2) Financial Statement Schedules

Financial statement schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or because the information required is set forth in the Consolidated Financial Statements or notes thereto.

 

(a)(3) Exhibits

See the Index of Exhibits on page 23 of this Report.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: June 21, 2013   The J. M. Smucker Company  
  /s/   Mark R. Belgya  
  By:   Mark R. Belgya  
    Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer  

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

*

     

Richard K. Smucker

   Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
   June 21, 2013

/s/ Mark R. Belgya

     

Mark R. Belgya

   Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)    June 21, 2013

*

     

John W. Denman

   Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)    June 21, 2013

*

     

Timothy P. Smucker

   Chairman of the Board    June 21, 2013

*

     

Vincent C. Byrd

   Director    June 21, 2013

*

     

R. Douglas Cowan

   Director    June 21, 2013

*

     

Kathryn W. Dindo

   Director    June 21, 2013

*

     

Paul J. Dolan

   Director    June 21, 2013

*

     

Nancy Lopez Knight

   Director    June 21, 2013

*

     

Elizabeth Valk Long

   Director    June 21, 2013

*

     

Gary A. Oatey

   Director    June 21, 2013

*

     

Alex Shumate

   Director    June 21, 2013

*

     

Mark T. Smucker

   Director    June 21, 2013

*

     

William H. Steinbrink

   Director    June 21, 2013

*

     

Paul Smucker Wagstaff

   Director    June 21, 2013

 

* The undersigned, by signing her name hereto, does sign and execute this report pursuant to the powers of attorney executed by the above-named officers and directors of the registrant, which are being filed herewith with the Securities and Exchange Commission on behalf of such officers and directors.

 

Date: June 21, 2013    /s/   Jeannette L. Knudsen   
   By:   Jeannette L. Knudsen   
     Attorney-in-Fact   

 

22


INDEX OF EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit

        No.

   Description
      2.1    Transaction Agreement, dated June 4, 2008, by and among The Procter & Gamble Company, The Folgers Coffee Company, the Company, and Moon Merger Sub, Inc., incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 5, 2008.
      2.2    Separation Agreement, dated June 4, 2008, by and among The Procter & Gamble Company, The Folgers Coffee Company, and the Company, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 5, 2008.
      3.1    Amended Articles of Incorporation of The J. M. Smucker Company, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2010.
      3.2    Amended Regulations of The J. M. Smucker Company, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 19, 2011.
      4.1    Rights Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2009, by and between the Company and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed on May 21, 2009.
      4.2    Indenture, dated as of October 18, 2011, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 18, 2011.
      4.3    First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 18, 2011, among the Company, the Guarantors, and U.S. Bank National Association, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 18, 2011.
      4.4    Third Amended and Restated Intercreditor Agreement, dated June 11, 2010, among KeyBank National Association and Bank of Montreal, as administrative agents, and the other parties identified therein, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed on October 13, 2011.
      10.1    1987 Stock Option Plan, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 1994.*
      10.2    Nonemployee Director Stock Plan dated January 1, 1997, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 1997.*
      10.3    1998 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (as amended and restated effective as of June 6, 2005), incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 9, 2005.*
      10.4    The J. M. Smucker Company Top Management Supplemental Retirement Benefit Plan, restated as of January 1, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2011.*
      10.5    First Amendment to The J. M. Smucker Company Top Management Supplemental Retirement Plan, dated as of April 21, 2011, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 25, 2011.*

 

23


INDEX OF EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit

       No.

  Description
      10.6   Second Amendment to The J.M. Smucker Company Top Management Supplemental Retirement Plan, dated as of August 31, 2011, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2013.*
      10.7   Third Amendment to The J.M. Smucker Company Top Management Supplemental Retirement Plan, dated as of December 15, 2012, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2013.*
      10.8   Amended and Restated Consulting and Noncompete Agreement of Timothy P. Smucker, dated as of December 31, 2010, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2011.*
      10.9   Amended and Restated Consulting and Noncompete Agreement of Richard K. Smucker, dated as of December 31, 2010, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2011.*
     10.10   Termination Amendment to Amended and Restated Consulting and Noncompete Agreement of Timothy P. Smucker, dated as of April 25, 2011, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 25, 2011.*
     10.11   Termination Amendment to Amended and Restated Consulting and Noncompete Agreement of Richard K. Smucker, dated as of April 25, 2011, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 25, 2011.*
     10.12   The J. M. Smucker Company Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan, amended and restated as of December 1, 2012, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2013.*
     10.13   Amended and Restated Nonemployee Director Stock Option Plan, effective August 19, 2005, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 24, 2005.*
     10.14   The J. M. Smucker Company 2006 Equity Compensation Plan, effective August 17, 2006, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 21, 2006.*
     10.15   The J. M. Smucker Company 2010 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 20, 2010.*
     10.16   Form of Deferred Shares Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 9, 2005.*
     10.17   Form of Deferred Stock Units Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 20, 2007.*
     10.18   Form of Special One-Time Grant of Deferred Stock Units Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2009.*
     10.19   Form of Special One-Time Grant of Restricted Stock Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2009.*
     10.20   Form of Deferred Stock Units Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2010.*

 

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INDEX OF EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit
       No.
   Description
      10.21    Form of Deferred Stock Units Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 28, 2010.*
      10.22    Form of Restricted Stock Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2010.*
      10.23    Omnibus Amendment to Restricted Stock Agreements for Folgers Employees, dated as of November 4, 2010, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2011.*
      10.24    Form of Restricted Stock Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 20, 2012.*
      10.25    Form of Deferred Stock Units Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 20, 2012.*
      10.26    Form of Restricted Stock Agreement.*
      10.27    Form of Deferred Stock Units Agreement.*
      10.28    Form of Special One-Time Grant of Restricted Stock Agreement.*
      10.29    The J. M. Smucker Company Nonemployee Director Deferred Compensation Plan (Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2007), incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2009.*
      10.30    The J. M. Smucker Company Defined Contribution Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, restated as of May 1, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2011.*
      10.31    Amendment No. 1 to The J.M. Smucker Company Defined Contribution Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, effective as of May 1, 2012, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2012.*
      10.32    The J.M. Smucker Company Restoration Plan, effective as of May 1, 2012, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2012.*
      10.33    Amended and Restated Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of October 24, 2001, by and among General Mills, Inc., The Pillsbury Company, and International Multifoods Corporation, incorporated herein by reference to International Multifoods Corporation Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 13, 2001 (Commission File No. 001-6699).
      10.34    Retail Trademark License Agreement, dated November 13, 2001, between The Pillsbury Company and International Multifoods Corporation, incorporated herein by reference to International Multifoods Corporation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 1, 2001 (Commission File No. 001-6699).
      10.35    Amendment to Retail Trademark License Agreement, dated December 23, 2002, between The Pillsbury Company and International Multifoods Corporation, incorporated herein by reference to International Multifoods Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 1, 2003 (Commission File No. 001-6699).

 

25


INDEX OF EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit

       No.

   Description
      10.36    Closing Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2001, by and among General Mills, Inc., The Pillsbury Company, and International Multifoods Corporation, incorporated herein by reference to International Multifoods Corporation Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 13, 2001 (Commission File No. 001-6699).
      10.37    Omnibus Amendment Agreement, dated as of January 16, 2003, by and among General Mills, Inc., The Pillsbury Company, International Multifoods Corporation, and Sebesta Blomberg & Associates, Inc., incorporated herein by reference to International Multifoods Corporation Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 27, 2003 (Commission File No. 001-6699).
      10.38    Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 27, 2004, by and among the Company and each of the Purchasers signatory thereto, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2004.
      10.39    First Amendment, dated May 31, 2007, to Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 27, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2007.
      10.40    Second Amendment, dated October 23, 2008, to Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 27, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2008.
      10.41    Third Amendment, dated November 6, 2008, to Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 27, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2008.
      10.42    Fourth Amendment, dated June 11, 2010, to Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 27, 2004, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2010.
      10.43    Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 31, 2007, by and among the Company and each of the Purchasers signatory thereto, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2007.
      10.44    First Amendment, dated October 23, 2008, to Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 31, 2007, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2008.
      10.45    Second Amendment, dated November 6, 2008, to Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 31, 2007, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2008.
      10.46    Third Amendment, dated June 11, 2010, to Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 31, 2007, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2010.
      10.47    Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 23, 2008, by and among the Company and each of the Purchasers signatory thereto, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2008.
      10.48    First Amendment, dated November 6, 2008, to Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 23, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2008.

 

26


INDEX OF EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit

       No.

   Description
      10.49    Second Amendment, dated June 11, 2010, to Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 23, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2010.
      10.50    Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 15, 2010, by and among the Company and each of the Purchasers signatory thereto, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Periodic Report on Form 8-K filed on June 17, 2010.
      10.51    Guaranty Agreement, dated November 6, 2008, by The Folgers Coffee Company in favor of the Noteholders defined therein, relating to the guaranty of the obligations of the Company under or in respect of the Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 27, 2004, as amended, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2008.
      10.52    Guaranty Agreement, dated November 6, 2008, by The Folgers Coffee Company in favor of the Noteholders defined therein, relating to the guaranty of the obligations of the Company under or in respect of the Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 31, 2007, as amended, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2008.
      10.53    Guaranty Agreement, dated November 6, 2008, by The Folgers Coffee Company in favor of the Noteholders defined therein, relating to the guaranty of the obligations of the Company under or in respect of the Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 23, 2008, as amended, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2008.
      10.54    Tax Matters Agreement between The Procter & Gamble Company, The Folgers Coffee Company, and the Company, dated November 6, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2008.
      10.55    Intellectual Property Matters Agreement between The Procter & Gamble Company and The Folgers Coffee Company, dated November 6, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2008.
      10.56    Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 29, 2011, among the Company, Smucker Foods of Canada Corp., the Lenders, the Guarantors, and Bank of Montreal, as administrative agent for the Lenders, incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2011.
        12    Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
        13    Excerpts from our 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders. Such Annual Report, except those portions thereof that are expressly incorporated herein by reference, is furnished for the information of the Commission only and is not deemed to be filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
        21    Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
        23    Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
        24    Powers of Attorney.

 

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INDEX OF EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit
       No.
   Description
      31.1    Certifications of Richard K. Smucker pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
      31.2    Certifications of Mark R. Belgya pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
      32    Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  101.INS    XBRL Instance Document.
  101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
  101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
  101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
  101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
  101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
   * Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

 

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THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

     Annual
Report to
  Shareholders  

Data incorporated by reference to the 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders of

The J. M. Smucker Company:

  

Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

   37
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting    38
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on the Consolidated Financial Statements    39

Consolidated Balance Sheets at April 30, 2013 and 2012

   42 - 43

For the years ended April 30, 2013, 2012, and 2011:

  

Statements of Consolidated Income

   41

Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income

   41

Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows

   44

Statements of Consolidated Shareholders’ Equity

   45

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   46 - 80

Financial statement schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or because the information required is set forth in the Consolidated Financial Statements or the notes thereto.

 

F-1

Exhibit 10.26

THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT

WHEREAS,                      (the “Grantee”) is an employee of The J. M. Smucker Company, an Ohio corporation (the “Company”), or one of its Subsidiaries; and

WHEREAS, the execution of an agreement in the form hereof (this “Agreement”) has been authorized by a resolution of the Executive Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board, pursuant to The J. M. Smucker Company 2010 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Plan”), as of                      (the “Date of Grant”);

NOW, THEREFORE, the Company hereby grants to the Grantee                      shares of Restricted Stock (the “Restricted Stock”), effective as of the Date of Grant, subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the following additional terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions.

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

All terms used herein with initial capital letters and not otherwise defined herein that are defined in the Plan shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Plan.

ARTICLE II

CERTAIN TERMS OF THE RESTRICTED STOCK

1.     Issuance of Restricted Stock . The Restricted Stock covered by this Agreement shall be issued to the Grantee effective upon the Date of Grant. The Restricted Stock shall be registered in the Grantee’s name and shall be fully paid and nonassessable. Any certificates or evidence of award shall bear an appropriate legend referring to the restrictions hereinafter set forth.

2.     Restrictions on Transfer of Shares . The Restricted Stock may not be sold, exchanged, assigned, transferred, pledged, encumbered or otherwise disposed of by the Grantee, except to the Company, unless the Restricted Stock has become nonforfeitable as provided in Article II, Section 3 hereof; provided , however , that the Grantee’s rights with respect to such Restricted Stock may be transferred by will or pursuant to the laws of descent and distribution. Any purported transfer or encumbrance in violation of the provisions of this Article II, Section 2 shall be void, and the other party to any such purported transaction shall not obtain any rights to or interest in such Restricted Stock. The Committee in its sole discretion, when and as permitted by the Plan, may waive the restrictions on transferability with respect to all or a portion of the Restricted Stock.


3.     Vesting of Restricted Stock .

(a)     All of the Restricted Stock covered by this Agreement shall become nonforfeitable on the fourth anniversary of the Date of Grant, which such date will be                      , if the Grantee shall have remained in the continuous employ of the Company or a Subsidiary during that four-year period.

(b)     [Notwithstanding the provisions of Article II, Section 3(a), (i) all of the Restricted Stock covered by this Agreement shall immediately become nonforfeitable if (A) the Grantee is age 60 or greater with at least ten years of service with the Company on the Date of Grant or (B) while the Grantee is employed by the Company or a Subsidiary, the Grantee turns age 60 with at least ten years of service with the Company at any time during the four-year period from the Date of Grant (the applicable date in (A) or (B), the “Age 60 Vesting Date”) and (ii) as of the Age 60 Vesting Date, the restrictions set forth in Article II, Section 2 shall lapse with respect to 50% of such Restricted Stock and the restrictions set forth in Article II, Section 2 shall lapse with respect to the remaining 50% of such Restricted Stock as of the earlier of the date set forth in Article II, Section 3(a) or the occurrence of the applicable vesting event set forth in Article II, Section 3(c) or (d).] 1

(c)     Notwithstanding the provisions of Article II, Section 3(a) or (b), all of the Restricted Stock covered by this Agreement shall immediately become nonforfeitable or transferable, as applicable, if (i) the Grantee dies or becomes permanently disabled during the four-year period from the Date of Grant or (ii) a Change in Control occurs during the four-year period from the Date of Grant while the Grantee is employed by the Company or a Subsidiary.

(d)     Notwithstanding the provisions of Article II, Section 3(a) or (b), if the Grantee leaves the employ of the Company or a Subsidiary within four years from the Date of Grant under circumstances determined by the Committee to be for the convenience of the Company, the Committee may, when and as permitted by the Plan, determine that all of the Restricted Stock covered by this Agreement shall become nonforfeitable or transferable, as applicable.

4.     Forfeiture of Shares . The Restricted Stock shall be forfeited, except as otherwise provided in Article II, Section 3 above, if the Grantee ceases to be employed by the Company or a Subsidiary prior to the fourth anniversary of the Date of Grant or in the event the Committee determines the Grantee has engaged in Detrimental Activity as such term is defined in the Plan. In the event of a forfeiture, any certificate(s) representing the Restricted Stock or any evidence of direct registration of the Restricted Stock covered by this Agreement shall be cancelled.

 

 

1 For employees of the Folgers business, use the following for Section 3(b): [Notwithstanding the provisions of Article II, Section 3(a), (i) all of the Restricted Stock covered by this Agreement shall immediately become nonforfeitable if at any time during the four-year period from the Date of Grant, the Grantee has either (A) reached the age of 60 with at least ten years of combined service with the Folgers business and the Company or (B) reached the age of 57  1 / 2 years of age and has at least twenty years of combined service with the Folgers business and the Company (the applicable date in (A) or (B), the “Age and Service Vesting Date”), or (C) the grantee has satisfied the Age and Service Vesting Date as of the Date of Grant; provided, further, that the Grantee was at least 48 years of age as of November 19, 2008; and (ii) as of the Age and Service Vesting Date, the restrictions set forth in Article II, Section 2 shall lapse with respect to 50% of such Restricted Stock and the restrictions set forth in Article II, Section 2 shall lapse with respect to the remaining 50% of such Restricted Stock as of the earlier of the date set forth in Article II, Section 3(a) or the occurrence of the applicable vesting event set forth in Article II, Section 3(c) or (d).]

 

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5.     Dividend, Voting and Other Rights .

(a)     Except as otherwise provided herein, from and after the Date of Grant, the Grantee shall have all of the rights of a shareholder with respect to the Restricted Stock covered by this Agreement, including the right to vote such Restricted Stock and receive any dividends that may be paid thereon; provided , however , that any additional Common Shares or other securities that the Grantee may become entitled to receive pursuant to a stock dividend, stock split, combination of shares, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, separation, or reorganization or any other change in the capital structure of the Company shall be subject to the same restrictions as the Restricted Stock covered by this Agreement.

(b)     Cash dividends on the Restricted Stock covered by this Agreement shall be paid to the Grantee pursuant to the Company’s then-current articles of incorporation and reported on the Grantee’s annual wage and tax statement (Form W-2) as compensation.

6.     Retention of Restricted Stock in Book Entry Form . The Restricted Stock will be held at the Company’s transfer agent in book entry form with appropriate restrictions relating to the transfer of such Restricted Stock until all restrictions thereon will have lapsed.

ARTICLE III

GENERAL PROVISIONS

7.     Compliance with Law . The Company shall make reasonable efforts to comply with all applicable federal and state securities laws; provided , however , notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Company shall not be obligated to issue any Common Shares pursuant to this Agreement if the issuance thereof would result in a violation of any such law.

8.     Withholding Taxes . To the extent that the Company or any Subsidiary is required to withhold federal, state, local or foreign taxes in connection with the Restricted Stock or any delivery of Common Shares pursuant to this Agreement, and the amounts available to the Company or such Subsidiary for such withholding are insufficient, it will be a condition to the receipt of Restricted Stock or such delivery that the Grantee make arrangements satisfactory to the Company for payment of the balance of such taxes required to be withheld. The Grantee hereby elects to satisfy this withholding obligation by having withheld, from the Common Shares otherwise deliverable to the Grantee, Common Shares having a value equal to the amount required to be withheld (except where the Grantee has made an election under Section 83(b) of the Code with respect to the Common Shares subject to delivery). The Common Shares so retained shall be credited against such withholding requirement at the Market Value per Share on the date of such retention. In no event, however, shall the Company withhold Common Shares for payment of taxes in excess of the minimum amount of taxes required to be withheld.

 

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9.     Continuous Employment . For purposes of this Agreement, the continuous employment of the Grantee with the Company or a Subsidiary shall not be deemed to have been interrupted, and the Grantee shall not be deemed to have ceased to be an employee of the Company or Subsidiary, by reason of the (a) transfer of his employment among the Company and its Subsidiaries or (b) a leave of absence approved by a duly constituted officer of the Company or a Subsidiary.

10.     Right to Terminate Employment . No provision of this Agreement shall limit in any way whatsoever any right that the Company or a Subsidiary may otherwise have to terminate the employment of the Grantee at any time. Nothing herein shall be deemed to create a contract or a right to employment with respect to the Grantee.

11.     Relation to Other Benefits . Any economic or other benefit to the Grantee under this Agreement or the Plan shall not be taken into account in determining any benefits to which the Grantee may be entitled under any profit-sharing, retirement, or other benefit or compensation plan maintained by the Company or a Subsidiary and shall not affect the amount of any life insurance coverage available to any beneficiary under any life insurance plan covering employees of the Company or a Subsidiary.

12.     Amendments . Any amendment to the Plan shall be deemed to be an amendment to this Agreement to the extent that the amendment is applicable hereto; provided , however , that no amendment shall impair the rights of the Grantee under this Agreement without the Grantee’s consent; further provided , however , that the Grantee’s consent shall not be required to an amendment that is deemed necessary by the Company to ensure compliance with (or exemption from) Section 409A of the Code or the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act or any regulations promulgated thereunder.

13.     Severability . In the event that one or more of the provisions of this Agreement shall be invalidated for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, any provision so invalidated shall be deemed to be separable from the other provisions hereof, and the remaining provisions hereof shall continue to be valid and fully enforceable.

14.     Relation to Plan . This Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan. In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan, the Plan shall govern. The Committee acting pursuant to the Plan, as constituted from time to time, shall, except as expressly provided otherwise herein, have the right to determine any questions which arise in connection with the grant of the Restricted Stock.

15.     Nature of Grant . The Grantee agrees that: (a) the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature and it may be modified, amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time; (b) the grant of Restricted Stock is voluntary and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of Restricted Stock, or benefits in substitution of Restricted Stock, even if Restricted Stock have been granted repeatedly in the past; (c) all decisions with respect to future Restricted Stock grants will be at the sole discretion of the Company; (d) participation in the Plan is voluntary; (e) the Restricted Stock are not a part of normal or expected pay package for any purposes; (f) if he or she is a Covered Employee, within the meaning of the Company’s Clawback of

 

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Incentive Compensation Policy (the “Policy”), he or she acknowledges and accepts the terms and conditions of the Policy as in effect on the Date of Grant; and (g) in consideration of the grant of Restricted Stock, no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages will be created by any forfeiture or other termination of the Restricted Stock or diminution in value of the Restricted Stock, and the Grantee releases the Company and its Subsidiaries from any such claim that may arise. If any such claim is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have been created, then, by signing this Agreement, the Grantee will be deemed irrevocably to have waived the Grantee’s entitlement to pursue such claim.

16.     Electronic Delivery . The Company may, in its sole discretion, deliver any documents related to the Restricted Stock and the Grantee’s participation in the Plan, or future awards that may be granted under the Plan, by electronic means or to request the Grantee’s consent to participate in the Plan by electronic means. The Grantee consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and, if requested, agrees to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or another third party designated by the Company.

17.     Governing Law . This Agreement is made under, and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal substantive laws of the State of Ohio.

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This Agreement is executed by the Company as of the              day of                      .

 

THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY
                                                                                                         
By:                             
Title:                             

The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of an executed original of this Agreement, together with a copy of the prospectus for the Plan, dated                      , summarizing key provisions of the Plan, and accepts the award of Restricted Stock granted hereunder on the terms and conditions set forth herein and in the Plan.

 

Date:                                                                                                                                         
        Grantee:                             

Exhibit 10.27

THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

DEFERRED STOCK UNITS AGREEMENT

(For Non-U.S. Taxpayers)

[(With Dividend Equivalents)]

WHEREAS,                      (the “Grantee”) is an employee of The J. M. Smucker Company, an Ohio corporation (the “Company”), or one of its Subsidiaries; and

WHEREAS, the execution of an agreement in the form hereof (this “Agreement”) has been authorized by a resolution of the Executive Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board, pursuant to The J. M. Smucker Company 2010 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Plan”), as of                      (the “Date of Grant”);

NOW, THEREFORE, the Company hereby grants to the Grantee                      Deferred Stock Units (the “Deferred Stock Units”), effective as of the Date of Grant, subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the following additional terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions.

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

All terms used herein with initial capital letters and not otherwise defined herein that are defined in the Plan shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Plan.

ARTICLE II

CERTAIN TERMS OF THE DEFERRED STOCK UNITS

 

1. Grant of Deferred Stock Units . The Deferred Stock Units covered by this Agreement are granted to the Grantee effective on the Date of Grant and are subject to and granted upon the terms, conditions and restrictions set forth in this Agreement and in the Plan. The Deferred Stock Units shall become vested in accordance with Article II, Section 3 hereof. Each Deferred Stock Unit shall represent the right to receive one Common Share when the Deferred Stock Unit vests and shall at all times be equal in value to one hypothetical Common Share. The Deferred Stock Units will be credited to the Grantee in an account established for the Grantee until payment in accordance with Article II, Section 4 hereof.

 

2. Restrictions on Transfer of Deferred Stock Units . Neither the Deferred Stock Units granted hereby [(and any applicable dividend equivalents)], nor any interest therein or in the Common Shares related thereto, shall be transferable prior to payment other than by will or pursuant to the laws of descent and distribution (or to a designated beneficiary in the event of the Grantee’s death).


3. Vesting of Deferred Stock Units .

 

  (a) The Deferred Stock Units shall become vested on the fourth anniversary of the Date of Grant, which such date will be                      (the “Vesting Date”), if the Grantee shall have remained in the continuous employ of the Company or a Subsidiary during that four-year period. Any Deferred Stock Units not vested will be forfeited, except as provided in Article II, Section 3(b) below. Deferred Stock Units may also be forfeited in the event the Committee determines the Grantee has engaged in Detrimental Activity as such term is defined in the Plan.

 

  (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Article II, Section 3(a), all of the Deferred Stock Units shall immediately become nonforfeitable if (i) the Grantee dies or becomes permanently disabled while in the employ of the Company or a Subsidiary during the four-year period from the Date of Grant, (ii) at any time during the four-year period from the Date of Grant, the Grantee is age 60 with at least ten years of service with the Company, or (iii) a Change in Control occurs during the four-year period from the Date of Grant while the Grantee is employed by the Company or a Subsidiary.

 

4. Issuance of the Common Shares .

 

  (a) The Company will issue to the Grantee the Common Shares underlying the vested Deferred Stock Units as soon as practicable, but not later than 10 days, after the earliest to occur of (i) the Vesting Date, (ii) the Grantee’s death or permanent disability as set forth in Article II, Section 3(b)(i) or (iii) the occurrence of a Change in Control as set forth in Article II, Section 3(b)(iii); provided that to the extent that the Grantee is subject to payment of U.S. tax at the time of such issuance, then to the extent required to avoid accelerated taxation and/or tax penalties under Section 409A of the Code, such issuance will only be made if, to the extent applicable, (A) the permanent disability qualifies as a “disability” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code or (B) the Change in Control qualifies as a “change in the ownership of the corporation,” a “change in effective control of the corporation” or a “change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the corporation,” in each case within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code.

 

  (b) Except to the extent permitted by the Company and the Plan, no Common Shares may be issued to the Grantee at a time earlier than otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement.

 

  (c) The Company’s obligations to the Grantee with respect to the Deferred Stock Units will be satisfied in full upon the issuance of the Common Shares corresponding to such Deferred Stock Units.

 

5. Dividend, Voting and Other Rights .

 

  (a)

The Grantee shall have no rights of ownership in the Deferred Stock Units [except for a right to dividend equivalents payable in cash on a current

 

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  basis on the Common Shares underlying the Deferred Stock Units as provided in Article II, Section 5(b) below (“dividend equivalents”), ] and shall have [no right to dividends and ] no right to vote Deferred Stock Units until the date on which the Common Shares underlying the Deferred Stock Units are transferred to the Grantee pursuant to Article II, Section 4 above.

 

  [(b) Subject to the forfeiture of Deferred Stock Units as provided for in this Agreement, the Company shall pay the Grantee dividend equivalents on the Common Shares underlying the Deferred Stock Units on a current basis in cash as if such Common Shares were actually issued to the Grantee.]

 

  ( [c] ) The obligations of the Company under this Agreement will be merely that of an unfunded and unsecured promise of the Company to deliver Common Shares in the future, and the rights of the Grantee will be no greater than that of an unsecured general creditor. No assets of the Company will be held or set aside as security for the obligations of the Company under this Agreement.

ARTICLE III

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

6. Compliance with Law . The Company shall make reasonable efforts to comply with all applicable federal, state and foreign securities laws; provided , however , notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Company shall not be obligated to issue any Common Shares pursuant to this Agreement if the issuance thereof would result in a violation of any such law.

 

7. Compliance with Section 409A of the Code . The parties intend for this Agreement to either comply with, or be exempt from, Section 409A of the Code, to the extent applicable, and all provisions of this Agreement will be interpreted and applied accordingly. Reference to Section 409A of the Code will also include any proposed, temporary or final regulations, or any other guidance, promulgated with respect to such Section by the U.S. Department of the Treasury or the Internal Revenue Service.

 

8. Withholding Taxes . To the extent that the Company or any Subsidiary is required to withhold federal, state, local or foreign taxes in connection with the Deferred Stock Units [, any applicable dividend equivalents] or the issuance of Common Shares pursuant to this Agreement, and the amounts available to the Company or such Subsidiary for such withholding are insufficient, it will be a condition to the issuance of such Common Shares that the Grantee make arrangements satisfactory to the Company for payment of the balance of such taxes required to be withheld. The Grantee hereby elects to satisfy this withholding obligation by having withheld, from the Common Shares otherwise deliverable to the Grantee, Common Shares having a value equal to the amount required to be withheld. The Common Shares so retained shall be credited against such withholding requirement at the Market Value per Share on the date of such retention. In no event, however, shall the Company withhold Common Shares for payment of taxes in excess of the minimum amount of taxes required to be withheld.

 

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9. Continuous Employment . For purposes of this Agreement, the continuous employment of the Grantee with the Company or a Subsidiary shall not be deemed to have been interrupted, and the Grantee shall not be deemed to have ceased to be an employee of the Company or Subsidiary, by reason of the (a) transfer of his employment among the Company and its Subsidiaries or (b) a leave of absence approved by a duly constituted officer of the Company or a Subsidiary.

 

10. Right to Terminate Employment . No provision of this Agreement shall limit in any way whatsoever any right that the Company or a Subsidiary may otherwise have to terminate the employment of the Grantee at any time. Nothing herein shall be deemed to create a contract or a right to employment with respect to the Grantee.

 

11. Relation to Other Benefits . Any economic or other benefit to the Grantee under this Agreement or the Plan shall not be taken into account in determining any benefits to which the Grantee may be entitled under any profit-sharing, retirement, or other benefit or compensation plan maintained by the Company or a Subsidiary and shall not affect the amount of any life insurance coverage available to any beneficiary under any life insurance plan covering employees of the Company or a Subsidiary.

 

12. Amendments . Any amendment to the Plan shall be deemed to be an amendment to this Agreement to the extent that the amendment is applicable hereto; provided , however , that no amendment shall impair the rights of the Grantee under this Agreement without the Grantee’s consent; further provided , however , that the Grantee’s consent shall not be required to an amendment that is deemed necessary by the Company to ensure compliance with Section 409A of the Code or the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act or any regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

13. Severability . In the event that one or more of the provisions of this Agreement shall be invalidated for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, any provision so invalidated shall be deemed to be separable from the other provisions hereof, and the remaining provisions hereof shall continue to be valid and fully enforceable.

 

14. Relation to Plan . This Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan. In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan, the Plan shall govern. The Committee acting pursuant to the Plan, as constituted from time to time, shall, except as expressly provided otherwise herein, have the right to determine any questions which arise in connection with the grant of the Deferred Stock Units.

 

15.

Nature of Grant . The Grantee agrees that: (a) the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature and it may be modified, amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time; (b) the grant of Deferred Stock Units is voluntary and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of Deferred Stock Units, or benefits in substitution of Deferred Stock Units, even if Deferred Stock Units have been granted repeatedly in the past; (c) all decisions

 

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  with respect to future Deferred Stock Unit grants will be at the sole discretion of the Company; (d) participation in the Plan is voluntary; (e) the Deferred Stock Units are not a part of normal or expected pay package for any purposes; (f) if he or she is a Covered Employee, within the meaning of the Company’s Clawback of Incentive Compensation Policy (the “Policy”), he or she acknowledges and accepts the terms and conditions of the Policy as in effect on the Date of Grant; and (g) in consideration of the grant of Deferred Stock Units, no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages will be created by any termination of the Deferred Stock Units or diminution in value of the Deferred Stock Units, and the Grantee releases the Company and its Subsidiaries from any such claim that may arise. If any such claim is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have been created, then, by signing this Agreement, the Grantee will be deemed irrevocably to have waived the Grantee’s entitlement to pursue such claim.

 

16. Data Privacy . The Grantee explicitly and unambiguously consents to the collection, use and transfer, in electronic or other form, of the Grantee’s personal data as described in this Agreement by and among the Company and its Subsidiaries for the exclusive purpose of implementing, administering and managing the Grantee’s participation in the Plan. The Grantee understands that the Company and its Subsidiaries hold (but only process or transfer to the extent required or permitted by local law) the following personal information about the Grantee: the Grantee’s name, home address and telephone number, date of birth, social insurance number or other identification number, salary, nationality, job title, any Common Shares or directorships held in the Company, details of all options or any other entitlement to Common Shares awarded, canceled, exercised, vested, unvested or outstanding in the Grantee’s favor, for the purpose of implementing, administering and managing the Plan (“Data”). The Grantee understands that Data may be transferred to third parties assisting in the implementation, administration and management of the Plan, including [List administrator(s)] , that these recipients may be located in the Grantee’s country or elsewhere (including countries outside of the European Union or the European Economic Area, such as the United States of America), and that the recipient’s country may have different data privacy laws and protections than those that apply in the Grantee’s country. The Grantee understands that the Grantee may request a list with the names and addresses of any potential recipients of the Data by contacting the Grantee’s local human resources representative. The Grantee authorizes these recipients to receive, possess, use, retain and transfer the Data, in electronic or other form, for the purposes of implementing, administering and managing the Grantee’s participation in the Plan, including any requisite transfer of such Data as may be required to a broker or other third party with whom the Grantee may elect to deposit any shares acquired upon the vesting of the Deferred Stock Units. The Grantee understands that Data will be held only as long as is necessary to implement, administer and manage the Grantee’s participation in the Plan and in accordance with local law. The Grantee understands that the Grantee may, at any time, view Data, request additional information about the storage and processing of Data, require any necessary amendments to Data or refuse or withdraw the consents herein, in any case without cost, by contacting in writing the Grantee’s local human resources representative. The Grantee understands, however, that refusing or withdrawing the Grantee’s consent may affect the Grantee’s ability to participate in the Plan. For more information on the consequences of the Grantee’s refusal to consent or withdrawal of consent, the Grantee hereby understands that the Grantee may contact the Grantee’s local human resources representative.

 

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17. Electronic Delivery . The Company may, in its sole discretion, deliver any documents related to the Deferred Stock Units and the Grantee’s participation in the Plan, or future awards that may be granted under the Plan, by electronic means or to request the Grantee’s consent to participate in the Plan by electronic means. The Grantee consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and, if requested, agrees to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or another third party designated by the Company.

 

18. Governing Law . This Agreement is made under, and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal substantive laws of the State of Ohio.

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This Agreement is executed by the Company as of the              day of                      .

 

THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

 

By:                                                                                          
Title:                                                                                          

The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of an executed original of this Agreement, together with a copy of the prospectus for the Plan, dated                      , summarizing key provisions of the Plan, and accepts the award of Deferred Stock Units granted hereunder on the terms and conditions set forth herein and in the Plan.

 

Date:                                                                                                                                         
        Grantee:                             

 

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Exhibit 10.28

THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT

WHEREAS,                      (the “Grantee”) is an employee of The J. M. Smucker Company, an Ohio corporation (the “Company”), or one of its Subsidiaries; and

WHEREAS, the execution of an agreement in the form hereof (this “Agreement”) has been authorized by a resolution of the Executive Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board, pursuant to The J. M. Smucker Company 2010 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Plan”), as of                      (the “Date of Grant”);

NOW, THEREFORE, the Company hereby grants to the Grantee                      shares of Restricted Stock (the “Restricted Stock”), effective as of the Date of Grant, subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the following additional terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions.

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

All terms used herein with initial capital letters and not otherwise defined herein that are defined in the Plan shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Plan.

ARTICLE II

CERTAIN TERMS OF THE RESTRICTED STOCK

1.     Issuance of Restricted Stock . The Restricted Stock covered by this Agreement shall be issued to the Grantee effective upon the Date of Grant. The Restricted Stock shall be registered in the Grantee’s name and shall be fully paid and nonassessable. Any certificates or evidence of award shall bear an appropriate legend referring to the restrictions hereinafter set forth.

2.     Restrictions on Transfer of Shares . The Restricted Stock may not be sold, exchanged, assigned, transferred, pledged, encumbered or otherwise disposed of by the Grantee, except to the Company, unless the Restricted Stock has become nonforfeitable as provided in Article II, Section 3 hereof; provided , however , that the Grantee’s rights with respect to such Restricted Stock may be transferred by will or pursuant to the laws of descent and distribution. Any purported transfer or encumbrance in violation of the provisions of this Article II, Section 2 shall be void, and the other party to any such purported transaction shall not obtain any rights to or interest in such Restricted Stock. The Committee in its sole discretion, when and as permitted by the Plan, may waive the restrictions on transferability with respect to all or a portion of the Restricted Stock.


3.     Vesting of Restricted Stock .

(a)     All of the Restricted Stock covered by this Agreement shall become nonforfeitable on the              anniversary of the Date of Grant, which such date will be                      , if the Grantee shall have remained in the continuous employ of the Company or a Subsidiary during that              -year period.

(b)     Notwithstanding the provisions of Article II, Section 3(a), all of the Restricted Stock covered by this Agreement shall immediately become nonforfeitable if (i) the Grantee dies or becomes permanently disabled during the              -year period from the Date of Grant or (ii) a Change in Control occurs during the              -year period from the Date of Grant while the Grantee is employed by the Company or a Subsidiary.

(c)     Notwithstanding the provisions of Article II, Section 3(a), if the Grantee leaves the employ of the Company or a Subsidiary within              years from the Date of Grant under circumstances determined by the Committee to be for the convenience of the Company, the Committee may, when and as permitted by the Plan, determine that all of the Restricted Stock covered by this Agreement shall become nonforfeitable.

4.     Forfeiture of Shares . The Restricted Stock shall be forfeited, except as otherwise provided in Article II, Section 3 above, if the Grantee ceases to be employed by the Company or a Subsidiary prior to the              anniversary of the Date of Grant or in the event the Committee determines the Grantee has engaged in Detrimental Activity as such term is defined in the Plan. In the event of a forfeiture, any certificate(s) representing the Restricted Stock or any evidence of direct registration of the Restricted Stock covered by this Agreement shall be cancelled.

5.     Dividend, Voting and Other Rights .

(a)     Except as otherwise provided herein, from and after the Date of Grant, the Grantee shall have all of the rights of a shareholder with respect to the Restricted Stock covered by this Agreement, including the right to vote such Restricted Stock and receive any dividends that may be paid thereon; provided , however , that any additional Common Shares or other securities that the Grantee may become entitled to receive pursuant to a stock dividend, stock split, combination of shares, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, separation, or reorganization or any other change in the capital structure of the Company shall be subject to the same restrictions as the Restricted Stock covered by this Agreement.

(b)     Cash dividends on the Restricted Stock covered by this Agreement shall be paid to the Grantee pursuant to the Company’s then-current articles of incorporation and reported on the Grantee’s annual wage and tax statement (Form W-2) as compensation.

6.     Retention of Restricted Stock in Book Entry Form . The Restricted Stock will be held at the Company’s transfer agent in book entry form with appropriate restrictions relating to the transfer of such Restricted Stock until all restrictions thereon will have lapsed.


ARTICLE III

GENERAL PROVISIONS

7.     Compliance with Law . The Company shall make reasonable efforts to comply with all applicable federal and state securities laws; provided , however , notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Company shall not be obligated to issue any Common Shares pursuant to this Agreement if the issuance thereof would result in a violation of any such law.

8.     Withholding Taxes . To the extent that the Company or any Subsidiary is required to withhold federal, state, local or foreign taxes in connection with the Restricted Stock or any delivery of Common Shares pursuant to this Agreement, and the amounts available to the Company or such Subsidiary for such withholding are insufficient, it will be a condition to the receipt of Restricted Stock or such delivery that the Grantee make arrangements satisfactory to the Company for payment of the balance of such taxes required to be withheld. The Grantee hereby elects to satisfy this withholding obligation by having withheld, from the Common Shares otherwise deliverable to the Grantee, Common Shares having a value equal to the amount required to be withheld (except where the Grantee has made an election under Section 83(b) of the Code with respect to the Common Shares subject to delivery). The Common Shares so retained shall be credited against such withholding requirement at the Market Value per Share on the date of such retention. In no event, however, shall the Company withhold Common Shares for payment of taxes in excess of the minimum amount of taxes required to be withheld.

9.     Continuous Employment . For purposes of this Agreement, the continuous employment of the Grantee with the Company or a Subsidiary shall not be deemed to have been interrupted, and the Grantee shall not be deemed to have ceased to be an employee of the Company or Subsidiary, by reason of the (a) transfer of his employment among the Company and its Subsidiaries or (b) a leave of absence approved by a duly constituted officer of the Company or a Subsidiary.

10.     Right to Terminate Employment . No provision of this Agreement shall limit in any way whatsoever any right that the Company or a Subsidiary may otherwise have to terminate the employment of the Grantee at any time. Nothing herein shall be deemed to create a contract or a right to employment with respect to the Grantee.

11.     Relation to Other Benefits . Any economic or other benefit to the Grantee under this Agreement or the Plan shall not be taken into account in determining any benefits to which the Grantee may be entitled under any profit-sharing, retirement, or other benefit or compensation plan maintained by the Company or a Subsidiary and shall not affect the amount of any life insurance coverage available to any beneficiary under any life insurance plan covering employees of the Company or a Subsidiary.

12.     Amendments . Any amendment to the Plan shall be deemed to be an amendment to this Agreement to the extent that the amendment is applicable hereto; provided , however , that no amendment shall impair the rights of the Grantee under this Agreement


without the Grantee’s consent; further provided , however , that the Grantee’s consent shall not be required to an amendment that is deemed necessary by the Company to ensure compliance with (or exemption from) Section 409A of the Code or the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act or any regulations promulgated thereunder.

13.     Severability . In the event that one or more of the provisions of this Agreement shall be invalidated for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, any provision so invalidated shall be deemed to be separable from the other provisions hereof, and the remaining provisions hereof shall continue to be valid and fully enforceable.

14.     Relation to Plan . This Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan. In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan, the Plan shall govern. The Committee acting pursuant to the Plan, as constituted from time to time, shall, except as expressly provided otherwise herein, have the right to determine any questions which arise in connection with the grant of the Restricted Stock.

15.     Nature of Grant . The Grantee agrees that: (a) the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature and it may be modified, amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time; (b) the grant of Restricted Stock is voluntary and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of Restricted Stock, or benefits in substitution of Restricted Stock, even if Restricted Stock have been granted repeatedly in the past; (c) all decisions with respect to future Restricted Stock grants will be at the sole discretion of the Company; (d) participation in the Plan is voluntary; (e) the Restricted Stock are not a part of normal or expected pay package for any purposes; and (f) in consideration of the grant of Restricted Stock, no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages will be created by any forfeiture or other termination of the Restricted Stock or diminution in value of the Restricted Stock, and the Grantee releases the Company and its Subsidiaries from any such claim that may arise. If any such claim is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have been created, then, by signing this Agreement, the Grantee will be deemed irrevocably to have waived the Grantee’s entitlement to pursue such claim.

16.     Electronic Delivery . The Company may, in its sole discretion, deliver any documents related to the Restricted Stock and the Grantee’s participation in the Plan, or future awards that may be granted under the Plan, by electronic means or to request the Grantee’s consent to participate in the Plan by electronic means. The Grantee consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and, if requested, agrees to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or another third party designated by the Company.

17.     Governing Law . This Agreement is made under, and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal substantive laws of the State of Ohio.

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This Agreement is executed by the Company as of the              day of                      .

 

THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY
                                                                                                         
By:                             
Title:                             

The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of an executed original of this Agreement, together with a copy of the prospectus for the Plan, dated                      , summarizing key provisions of the Plan, and accepts the award of Restricted Stock granted hereunder on the terms and conditions set forth herein and in the Plan.

 

Date:                                                                                                                                         
        Grantee:                             

Exhibit 12

The J.M. Smucker Company

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

(in millions of dollars)

 

     Year Ended April 30,  
                 2013                 2012                 2011                 2010                 2009  

Earnings before fixed charges:

          

Income before income taxes

     817.3        701.2        717.2        730.8        396.1   

Total fixed charges

     119.4        105.8        90.6        84.3        75.6   

Less: capitalized interest

     (4.7     (5.7     (1.8     (0.8     (0.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings available for fixed charges

     932.0        801.3        806.0        814.3        470.8   

Fixed charges:

          

Interest and other debt expense, net of capitalized interest

     95.0        81.3        69.6        65.2        62.5   

Capitalized interest

     4.7        5.7        1.8        0.8        0.9   

Estimated interest portion of rent expense (a)

     19.7        18.8        19.2        18.3        12.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total fixed charges

     119.4        105.8        90.6        84.3        75.6   

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

     7.8        7.6        8.9        9.7        6.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a) For purposes of this calculation, management estimates approximately one-third of rent expense is representative of interest expense.

Exhibit 13

 

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OUR PURPOSE Helping to bring families together to share memorable meals and moments. CONTENTS U.S. Retail Coffee 6 | U.S. Retail Consumer Foods 10 | International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods 14 | Sustainability at Smucker 18 | Financial Review 21 Management’s Discussion and Analysis 24 | Consolidated Financial Statements 41 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 46


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SMUCKER’S WHY WE ARE, WHO WE ARE OUR CULTURE A culture of dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s… Of doing the right things and doing things right… A culture of growth –individual and as a company. It’s who we are. It’s because of who we are. It’s a result of living our Basic Beliefs… Our Commitment to Each Other. To our consumers and to our customers. As we look to the future of unlimited possibilities, we recognize the principles that are instrumental to our success… A culture deeply rooted in our Basic Beliefs… Guideposts for decisions at every level… Why we are who we are. A culture that encourages commitment to each other… Clear communication and collaboration… Vision…A culture of appreciation. A family-sense of sharing in a job well done… Where every person makes a difference.


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OUR BRANDS For more than 115 years, The J.M. Smucker Company has been committed to offering consumers quality products that help bring families together to share memorable meals and moments. SMUCKER’S jif folgers Pillsbury dunkin donuts millstone Crisco Knotts berry farm hungry jack eagle brand crosse a7 blackwell Martha white pet life is good café bustelo pilon adams robin hho bicks r.w. Knudsen double fruit red river magnolia golden temple dickinson’s organic five roses while lily lawra scudden’s


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SMUCKER’Sbury jif OUR FAMILY OF BRANDS We are honored to own and market trusted iconic food brands and greatly appreciate consumers including our portfolio of products as part of their family meals. smucker’s Pills


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DEAR SHAREHOLDERS AND FRIENDS, We are privileged to be a part of the vitally important 5IFTF_JOOPWBUJWF_PGGFSJOHT_JODMVEF_PVS_Folgers Gourmet food industry. Our family of nearly 5,000 employees Selections® and Millstone®_,_$VQ® pack product lines, recognizes we can have a positive and meaningful XIJDI_HFOFSBUFE_TBMFT_PG_OFBSMZ______NJMMJPO_JO_GJTDBM_ impact on society through our continued focus on 2013. In addition, Folgers® Fresh Breaks®, a premium, Our Purpose of helping to bring families together to TJOHMF_TFSWF_JOTUBOU_DPGGFF_XJUI_B_NPSF_SPBTU_BOE_HSPVOE_ share memorable meals and moments. taste; Jif® Hazelnut, our first specialty nut spread offering; new Pillsbury® seasonal baking products; new Dunkin’ We are honored that consumers choose our iconic Donuts® seasonal coffee flavors; and a line of Smucker’s® brands and portfolio of trusted products as part of their /BUVSBM_GSVJU_TQSFBET_XFSF_JOUSPEVDFE_ everyday meals, snacks shared with friends, and family celebrations. It is through these times that we connect We also have a robust innovation lineup heading into with each other, nurture relationships, build meaningful GJTDBM_______8F_MPPL_GPSXBSE_UP_JOUSPEVDJOH_UIF_Dunkin’ traditions, and create lasting bonds with those most Donuts® Bakery Series™of flavored coffees, the 100 percent special to us. 65;_$FSUJGJFE_QSFNJVN_DPGGFF_MJOF_VOEFS_UIF_Life is good® brand, and expanding our presence in the peanut butter At Smucker, we have always believed that how we do and specialty nut butter segment through Jif Whips and things is as important as what we do, and by seeking to Jif Almond and Jif $BTIFX_CVUUFST__ fulfill Our Purpose, sales and earnings will follow. Our shared Purpose, combined with the implementation of 5IF_TVDDFTT_PG_PVS_QSPEVDU_JOOPWBUJPOT_JT_UIF_SFTVMU_PG_B_ our clear Strategy, enables us to best serve our constituents strong commitment to quality and innovative marketing and has ensured that we continue to deliver strong results, programs. Our marketing initiatives strive to connect with as we delivered record sales, earnings, and cash flow in consumers at the right time and where they are, which is fiscal 2013. increasingly online. Digital efforts make up approximately 15 percent of our total U.S. Retail marketing spending. Among the highlights of our record fiscal year: 5SBEJUJPOBM_NBSLFUJOH_WFIJDMFT _TVDI_BT_UFMFWJTJPO_ t___/FU_TBMFT_XFSF_VQ___QFSDFOU_UP______CJMMJPO_ advertising, consumer promotions, and sponsorships, t___/PO_(“”1_FBSOJOHT_QFS_TIBSF_SPTF____QFSDFOU_UP_______ SFNBJO_B_TUSPOH_GPDVT_BT_XFMM__5XFOUZ_GJWF_OFX_UFMFWJTJPO_ t___$BTI_HFOFSBUFE_GSPN_PQFSBUJPOT_JODSFBTFE____QFSDFOU_ commercials were developed in fiscal 2013. An exciting UP______NJMMJPO _XJUI_GSFF_DBTI_GMPX_JODSFBTJOH_UP_BMNPTU_ OFX_NBSLFUJOH_JOJUJBUJWF_JT_UIF_TQPOTPSTIJQ_PG_UIF______ _____NJMMJPO_ 8JOUFS_BOE______4VNNFS_6_4__0MZNQJD_BOE_1BSBMZNQJD_ t___8F_SFQVSDIBTFE_OFBSMZ___QFSDFOU_PG_PVS_TIBSFT _ teams. We are honored to be associated with, and help VUJMJ[JOH_OFBSMZ______NJMMJPO_JO_DBTI_ support, the dreams of U.S. athletes. Related initiatives t___5IF_BOOVBM_EJWJEFOE_QBJE_QFS_TIBSF_JODSFBTFE_ XJMM_TQBO_57_BEWFSUJTJOH _SFUBJMFS_BOE_DPOTVNFS_QSPNP_ BQQSPYJNBUFMZ___QFSDFOU_ tions, product packaging, and digital support behind our participating brands – Folgers, Jif, Smucker’s, and 5IFTF_SFTVMUT_XFSF_BDIJFWFE_XIJMF_JOUSPEVDJOH_B_OVNCFS_

Smucker’s® Uncrustables ®. of innovative new products, successfully capitalizing on new businesses, and making significant investments

Investing in Our Future toward our future growth.

Our record financial results were achieved while also making significant investments toward future growth at

Innovating for Consumers our manufacturing facilities and within our supply chain. Our commitment to innovation allows us to continue Restructuring of coffee and fruit spreads operations was UP_NFFU_UIF_FWFS_DIBOHJOH_OFFET_PG_DPOTVNFST__/FX_ largely completed in fiscal 2013, with a goal of making products introduced in the past three years delivered VT_BT_FGGJDJFOU_BOE_BHJMF_BT_QPTTJCMF__5IJT_SFTUSVDUVSJOH_ OFU_TBMFT_PG______NJMMJPO_JO_GJTDBM_______5IJT_JODMVEFT_ JT_FYQFDUFE_UP_ZJFME_____NJMMJPO_JO_SVO_SBUF_TBWJOHT_JO_ NPSF_UIBO____OFX_QSPEVDUT_MBVODIFE_JO_GJTDBM______ GJTDBM______BOE_JT_PO_USBDL_UP_BDIJFWF_UIF_GVMM_____NJMMJPO_ BOE____OFX_QSPEVDUT_JO_GJTDBM_______ in fiscal 2015.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Year Ended April 30, (Dollars in millions, except per share data) 2013 2012 Net sales $5,897.7 $5,525.8 Net income and net income per common share: Net income $544.2 $ 459.7 Net income per common share – assuming dilution $5.00 $ 4.06 Income and income per common share excluding special project costs:(1) Income $584.8 $ 535.6 Income per common share – assuming dilution $5.37 $ 4.73 Common shares outstanding at year end 106,486,935 110,284,715 Number of employees 4,875 4,850 (1) Refer to “Non-GAAP Measures” located on page 32 in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” section for a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure. Acquisitions have also been proven strategic growth Our achievements demonstrate that our commitment drivers that have contributed to sustained growth in to “doing the right things and doing things right” as we recent years. We spent much of fiscal 2013 integrating seek to fulfill Our Purpose benefits all our constituents —the Sara Lee foodservice coffee and hot beverage consumers, customers, employees, suppliers, communities, business — that was acquired in January 2012. and shareholders. 5IF_4BSB_-FF_GPPETFSWJDF_DPGGFF_BOE_IPU_CFWFSBHF_ 5IF_DPOGJEFODF_UP_HSPX_PVS_CVTJOFTT_BOE_EFMJWFS_ acquisition has provided the scale necessary for our shareholder value is based on our unique culture, guided Foodservice business to generate additional opportunities. by our Basic Beliefs — Quality, People, Ethics, Growth, One of these is a multiyear licensing and distribution and Independence. Our Basic Beliefs help us preserve BHSFFNFOU_XJUI_$VNCFSMBOE_1BDLJOH_$PSQ__GPS_JUT_MJOF_ a culture where collaboration is valued, meaningful of tabletop sweeteners including Sweet’N Low ® and relationships are built, and the ability to implement Sugar In The Raw ®__5IFTF_QSPEVDUT_XJMM_DPNQMFNFOU_ with excellence is expected and recognized. our Foodservice beverage business in the U.S. and $BOBEB _XIJMF_BMTP_FYQBOEJOH_PVS_UBCMFUPQ_QSFTFODF__ We especially want to thank our dedicated employees, 5IF_BEEJUJPO_PG_UIFTF_CSBOET_BMTP_BEET_UP_PVS_SFUBJM_ whose unwavering commitment is an essential element QSFTFODF_JO_$BOBEB_ to our success. Additionally, we greatly appreciate the loyalty of our consumers, customers, suppliers, and Moving Forward communities, and are thankful for the continued Looking ahead, we expect to continue to invest in our support from you, our shareholders. business to build our iconic brands. We will also continue to look for acquisitions that fit our Strategy and contribute Sincerely, UP_MPOH_UFSN_HSPXUI__5IFTF_JOJUJBUJWFT_TIPVME_FOBCMF_VT_ to continue returning value to our shareholders. In addition to continuing our steady history of dividend growth, we also repurchased approximately 12 percent 5JN_4NVDLFS_ 3JDIBSE_4NVDLFS of our shares outstanding during the past three years. *O_UPUBM _NPSF_UIBO____CJMMJPO_IBT_CFFO_SFUVSOFE_UP_PVS_ +VOF___ _____ TIBSFIPMEFST_TJODF_GJTDBM______ 2013 Annual Report 5


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Folgers dunkin donuts cafe bustelo pilon Millstone life is good U.S. RETAIL COFFEE As the market leader in the U.S. at-home coffee category, Smucker competes in all key segments of retail coffee. With a diverse portfolio of brands, product types, packaging forms, and price points, we are able to meet the evolving needs of coffee consumers and to capitalize on growth opportunities. The at-home category has grown into an $8 billion market recognizing significant growth from the single-serve coffee segment.


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Offering Consumers Variety and Convenience As the U.S. retail coffee market continues to evolve Smucker participates in the premium roast and and expand, the depth and breadth of our coffee ground coffee category with our Dunkin’ Donuts, portfolio provides consumers with choices to meet Folgers Gourmet Selections, and Millstone brands. every taste and need. In fiscal 2013, our U.S. Retail 7PMVNF_GPS_UIF_Dunkin’ Donuts brand grew 11 $PGGFF_TFHNFOU_OFU_TBMFT_XFSF_DPNQBSBCMF_UP_UIF_ percent during the year, driven by lower pricing, QSJPS_ZFBS_BU______CJMMJPO _XIJMF_TFHNFOU_QSPGJU_HSFX_ brand building, and the introduction of new ___QFSDFOU_UP______NJMMJPO__”_NPEFSBUJPO_JO_HSFFO_ TFBTPOBM_PGGFSJOHT__%VSJOH_GJTDBM_____ _XF_XJMM_ coffee costs provided the opportunity to lower BMTP_MBVODI_UIF_ZFBS_SPVOE_Dunkin’ Donuts QSJDJOH_EVSJOH_UIF_ZFBS__5IJT _BMPOH_XJUI_PVS_CSBOE_ Bakery Series, inspired by the brand’s bakery CVJMEJOH_JOJUJBUJWFT _DPOUSJCVUFE_UP_B___QFSDFOU_ IFSJUBHF__5IJT_TFSJFT_GFBUVSFT_GJWF_VOJRVF_GMBWPST_ increase in volume for the year. and expands our total Dunkin’ Donuts offerings to nearly 20 varieties. 5IF_Folgers brand enjoyed solid performance with WPMVNF_JODSFBTJOH___QFSDFOU_EVSJOH_UIF_ZFBS__5IF_ Our presence in the premium segment of the strength and relevance of this iconic brand was DPGGFF_NBSLFU_XJMM_FYQBOE_JO_GJTDBM______XJUI_UIF_ recently underscored when Folgers was named launch of the Life is good_DPGGFF_CSBOE__5IJT_MJDFOTFE_ i$PGGFF_#SBOE_PG_UIF_:FBSw_JO_UIF______)BSSJT_ brand appeals to new consumer groups, including 1PMM_&RVJ5SFOE_3BOLJOHT__.BJOTUSFBN_SPBTU_BOE_ millennials. Its simple message of “the power of HSPVOE_SFNBJOT_UIF_DPSF_PG_UIF_BU_IPNF_DPGGFF_ optimism” ties in well with our sustainability focus business, and we sell more mainstream coffee and, as our first brand sourced from 100 percent than all other brands combined. 65;_$FSUJGJFE_DPGGFF _XJMM_FYQBOE_PVS_HSFFO_DPGGFF_ sustainability initiatives. We are focused on building upon our leading market position in mainstream roast and ground ‘JOBMMZ _XF_SFDFOUMZ_DPNQMFUFE_UIF_____NJMMJPO_ DPGGFF__5IJT_FGGPSU_JODMVEFT_UIF_JOUSPEVDUJPO_PG_PVS_ FYQBOTJPO_PG_UXP_PG_PVS_/FX_0SMFBOT_DPGGFF_ Hispanic brands, Café Bustelo® and Café Pilon®, manufacturing facilities and look forward to into new markets. the growth opportunities these expansions will provide. .VDI_PG_UIF_HSPXUI_JO_UIF_BU_IPNF_DPGGFF_NBSLFU_ JT_PDDVSSJOH_BT_B_SFTVMU_PG_UIF_QPQVMBSJUZ_PG_TJOHMF_ TFSWF_DPGGFF _FTQFDJBMMZ_,_$VQ® QBDLT__0VS_,_$VQ® QBDL_OFU_TBMFT_BQQSPBDIFE______NJMMJPO_JO_GJTDBM_ ______%VSJOH_UIF_ZFBS_XF_FYQBOEFE_PVS_,_$VQ® pack product line to 10 varieties, with plans to BEE_UXP_NPSF_JO_GJTDBM_______ COFFEE SERVED YOUR WAY Smucker competes in all key coffee segments and forms across a variety of price points.


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SEGMENT AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET SALES

z U.S. RETAIL COFFEE

39%

U.S. Retail Coffee is our largest segment in terms of net sales and segment profit.


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U.S. RETAIL CONSUMER FOODS

Our consumer foods business competes in a number of large and consumer-relevant categories including peanut butter, fruit spreads, baking mixes and frostings, oils, and sweetened condensed milk. Led by the Jif brand, we hold the #1 position in the $2 billion peanut butter category. Pillsbury also competes in a $2 billion category. Our namesake, Smucker’s fruit spreads, competes in a $1 billion category, holding the leading market position. Crisco SMUCKER’S Jif Pillsbury EAGLE BRAND BORDEN Hungry Jack Martha White WHITELILY


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z U.S. RETAIL

38% CONSUMER FOODS

With a portfolio of leading brands, U.S. Retail Consumer Foods comprises more than one-third of consolidated sales.

Chocolate Hazelnut Peanut Butter Pinwheel Cookies recipe can be found on jif.com under recipes.

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SEGMENT AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET SALES z U.S. RETAIL 38% CONSUMER FOODS With a portfolio of leading brands, U.S. Retail Consumer Foods comprises more than one-third of consolidated sales. Chocolate Hazelnut Peanut Butter Pinwheel Cookies recipe can be found on jif.com under recipes. 12 The J.M. Smucker Company Discovering New Takes on Family Favorites Innovation continues to be a key focus for the #VJMEJOH_PO_UIF_JDPOJD_Smucker’s brand, the 6_4__3FUBJM_$POTVNFS_’PPET_TFHNFOU__/FU_TBMFT_ continued growth of our Smucker’s Uncrustables HSFX___QFSDFOU_UP______CJMMJPO_JO_GJTDBM_____ _ TBOEXJDIFT_SFNBJOT_B_LFZ_GPDVT_PG_HSPXUI__/FU_ XIJMF_TFHNFOU_QSPGJU_JODSFBTFE___QFSDFOU_UP_ TBMFT_PG_UIFTF_DPOWFOJFOU _FBTZ_UP_TFSWF_QFBOVU_ _____NJMMJPO__ butter and jelly sandwiches grew 23 percent XJUIJO_UIF_6_4__3FUBJM_$POTVNFS_’PPET_TFHNFOU_ 5P_CVJME_VQPO_Jif’s position as consumers’ favorite in fiscal 2013. peanut butter brand, we introduced new products, as well as new flavors. Jif® To Go® , a convenient We are also making capital investments in our snacking alternative to peanut butter in a jar, peanut butter and fruit spreads businesses to continued to grow during the year, with significant support future growth. growth coming from the successful launch of /BUVSBM_BOE_$IPDPMBUF_4JML_WBSJFUJFT__8F_XJMM_GVSUIFS_ A new fruit spreads plant in our hometown of leverage our convenient snack offerings through Orrville, Ohio, is now operational. Looking ahead, the upcoming introduction of Jif Whips, a line of we will also be converting our fruit spreads peanut butter products that is lighter and fluffier GBDJMJUZ_JO_.FNQIJT _5FOOFTTFF _UP_B_QFBOVU_ for easier dipping and spreading. butter manufacturing facility that will result in increased peanut butter capacity. We also We entered the rapidly growing specialty nut are expanding our Scottsville, Kentucky, manufac_ spreads category in fiscal 2013 with Jif Hazelnut turing plant to accommodate the growing TQSFBET__*O_GJTDBM_____ _XF_XJMM_FYQBOE_PVS_QSFTFODF_ popularity of Smucker’s Uncrustables with the launch of Jif Almond and Jif_$BTIFX_ sandwiches. CVUUFST__5IFTF_JOOPWBUJPOT_XJUIJO_UIF_Jif brand strengthen our position as a category leader In the baking aisle, innovation and creativity are participating in all nut butter segments. generating strong momentum for our Pillsbury CSBOE _XIJDI_IBT_MBVODIFE_BQQSPYJNBUFMZ____OFX_ &YQBOTJPO_UISPVHI_OFX_QSPEVDUT_FYUFOET_UP_UIF_ items during the past three years. Pillsbury’s line fruit spreads category, where we introduced PG_TFBTPOBM_PGGFSJOHT_IBT_CFFO_FTQFDJBMMZ_XFMM_ Smucker’s_/BUVSBM_GSVJU_TQSFBET__5IJT_OFX_MJOF_ received and has helped drive growth in the baking DPOTJTUJOH_PG_GPVS_GMBWPST_XJUI_BMM_OBUVSBM_JOHSFEJFOUT _ aisle for our retail customers. sweetened with sugar, and with no preservatives, provides an additional platform from which to grow our namesake brand. PEANUT BUTTER NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD Smucker offers an unmatched breadth of peanut butter and specialty nut butter offerings. Stabilized


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INTERNATIONAL, FOODSERVICE, ANDSMUCKER’S Folgers Bick’s Robin Hood Camation SINCE 1897 Dickinson’s Double Fruit® EAGLE BRAND R.W. KNUDSEN GOLDEN TEMPLE CRISCO FIVE ROSES Santa Cruz ORGANIC

NATURAL FOODS

Our International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods businesses encompass sales outside of the U.S. retail markets. Our International operations consist of our Canadian business as well as operations in Mexico and a presence in China. In addition, we are a leading supplier to North

American foodservice operators, with a growing line of products. Our R.W. Knudsen Family ® and Santa Cruz Organic ® brands also continue to be leaders in the natural foods category.


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INTERNATIONAL, FOODSERVICE, AND NATURAL FOODS Our International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods businesses encompass sales outside of the U.S. retail markets. Our International operations consist of our Canadian business as well as operations in Mexico and a presence in China. In addition, we are a leading supplier to North American foodservice operators, with a growing line of products. Our R.W. Knudsen Family ® and Santa Cruz Organic ® brands also continue to be leaders in the natural foods category. Extending Our Reach and Capabilities /FU_TBMFT_GPS_PVS_*OUFSOBUJPOBM _’PPETFSWJDF _BOE_ 5IF_4FBNJME_DPMMBCPSBUJPO_PGGFST_UIF_PQQPSUVOJUZ_ /BUVSBM_’PPET_TFHNFOU_JODSFBTFE____QFSDFOU_UP_ for us to educate ourselves about the important _____CJMMJPO _BOE_TFHNFOU_QSPGJU_HSFX____QFSDFOU_ $IJOFTF_NBSLFU_BT_XF_TFFL_UP_JEFOUJGZ_GVUVSF_ UP______NJMMJPO_ESJWFO_CZ_UIF_BEEJUJPOBM_FJHIU_ categories for expansion, either through acquisi_ months of the acquired Sara Lee foodservice tions, additional joint ventures, or by importing coffee and hot beverage business. With the PVS_QSPEVDUT_JOUP_$IJOB__”T_QBSU_PG_UIJT_MFBSOJOH_ business integrated, our priority has shifted to process, we have established offices in Shanghai growing our liquid coffee concentrate business. BOE_#FJKJOH_UP_GBDJMJUBUF_FYQBOTJPO__ 5IJT_JODMVEFT_UIF_JOUSPEVDUJPO_PG_UIF_USVTUFE_ Folgers brand into the liquid coffee concentrate *O_$BOBEB _UIF_NBKPSJUZ_PG_PVS_DBUFHPSJFT_ foodservice market, which should position us to achieved volume and share growth during grow our Foodservice business. the year. Our coffee business was particularly TUSPOH _XJUI_PVS_,_$VQ®_QBDL_PGGFSJOHT_JO_$BOBEB_ In the International area, our minority interest DPOUJOVJOH_UP_HBJO_NBSLFU_TIBSF_JO_UIF_TJOHMF_ JO_4FBNJME _B_MFBEFS_JO_$IJOB_T_FYQBOEJOH_PBUT_ TFSWF_TFHNFOU__0VS_$BOBEJBO_CBLJOH_CVTJOFTT_ category and our partner since fiscal 2012, also experienced solid growth as consumers FYUFOEFE_PVS_QSFTFODF_CFZPOE_/PSUI_”NFSJDB_ turn to trusted brands, like Robin Hood ® flour, and provided us with an entry into this rapidly to support their baking needs. growing region. Like Smucker, Seamild invests in growth through innovation. It has recently 8JUIJO_/BUVSBM_’PPET _OBUVSBM_BOE_PSHBOJD_ DPOTUSVDUFE_B_OFX_TUBUF_PG_UIF_BSU_NBOVGBDUVSJOH_ beverages sold in the U.S. also enjoyed another DBNQVT_JO_OPSUIFSO_$IJOB_UP_BDDPNNPEBUF_ year of solid growth, driven by new products HSPXUI_JO_BOE_BSPVOE_#FJKJOH_ BOE_TJOHMF_GSVJU_PGGFSJOHT_MJLF_UIF_R.W. Knudsen Family ® Just Juice® line. INTERNATIONAL FOODSERVICE NATURAL FOODS The majority of our categories in Our acquisition of the Sara Lee Leading natural and organic brands Canada achieved volume and foodservice coffee and hot beverage enjoyed another year of solid growth. share growth during the year. business was key to growth in fiscal 2013. 16 The J.M. Smucker Company


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This segment represents leading brands sold outside U.S. retail markets.

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SUSTAINABILITY AT SMUCKER

Create a better tomorrow by focusing on preserving our culture, ensuring our long-term Economic viability, limiting our Environmental impact, and being Socially responsible.

MEASURING OUR IMPACT

Responsibility and citizenship have defined Smucker since our founding. Today, we are pleased to report ongoing and positive progress relating to our

Economic, Environmental, and Social impacts.

In fiscal 2013, we became the largest U.S. purchaser of UTZ Certified green coffee, expanded our participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project, measured our progress toward our 2014 sustainability goals, and helped achieve an industry goal to remove a combined 1.5 trillion calories from products as a member of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation. Read about these accomplishments and more in our 2013 Corporate Responsibility Report available at smuckers.com/investors.

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EMISSIONS INTENSITY

(tonnes CO2 e/1,000 EU)

1.27 1.28 1.21 1.25 2009 2010 2011 2012

Emissions intensity broken down by year. Data does not include emissions (or water or energy) from the Rowland Coffee Roasters facility. Equivalent Unit (EU) is an internal measure of volume based on tonnage.

W A T E R I N T E N S I T Y

(gallons/1,000 EU)

4.59 4.61 4.45 4.40 2009 2010 2011 2012

Water intensity broken down by year. Data does not include emissions (or water or energy) from the Rowland Coffee Roasters facility. Equivalent Unit (EU) is an internal measure of volume based on tonnage.

W A S T E D I V E R T E D F R O M L A N D F I L L

(percent)

79.5 73.5 76.1 85.1 2009 2010 2011 2012

Complete information from all facilities is not currently available. Waste surveys in 2013 will complete the data.

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DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS The J. M. Smucker Company DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Mark T. Smucker President, U.S. Retail Coffee Vincent C. Byrd Timothy P. Smucker President and Chief Operating Officer Chairman of the Board Paul Smucker Wagstaff The J. M. Smucker Company President, U.S. Retail Consumer Foods Richard K. Smucker R. Douglas Cowan A Chief Executive Officer PROPERTIES Director and Retired Chairman and Dennis J. Armstrong Chief Executive Officer Corporate Office: Senior Vice President, Logistics and The Davey Tree Expert Company Orrville, Ohio Operations Support Kent, Ohio Mark R. Belgya Domestic Manufacturing Locations: Kathryn W. Dindo A, E Senior Vice President and Chico, California Retired Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Cincinnati, Ohio Chief Risk Officer El Paso, Texas FirstEnergy Corp. James A. Brown Grandview, Washington Akron, Ohio Vice President, U.S. Grocery Sales Harahan, Louisiana Paul J. DolanE Vincent C. Byrd Havre de Grace, Maryland Chairman and Chief Executive Officer President and Chief Operating Officer Lexington, Kentucky Cleveland Indians Memphis, Tennessee John W. Denman Cleveland, Ohio Miami, Florida Vice President, Controller and New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Elizabeth Valk Long A, E Chief Accounting Officer New Orleans, Louisiana (2) Former Executive Vice President Barry C. Dunaway Orrville, Ohio Time Inc. Senior Vice President and Oxnard, California New York, New York Chief Administrative Officer Ripon, Wisconsin Nancy Lopez Knight G Scottsville, Kentucky Tamara J. Fynan Founder Seneca, Missouri Vice President, Marketing Services Nancy Lopez Golf Company Suffolk, Virginia Auburn, Alabama Jeannette L. Knudsen Toledo, Ohio G Vice President, General Counsel and Gary A. Oatey Corporate Secretary International Manufacturing Locations: Executive Chairman David J. Lemmon Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada Oatey Co. Vice President and Managing Director, Ste. Marie, Quebec, Canada Cleveland, Ohio G Canada Alex Shumate Managing Partner, North America John F. Mayer Squire Sanders (US) LLP Vice President, U.S. Retail Sales Columbus, Ohio Kenneth A. Miller Mark T. Smucker Vice President and General Manager, President, U.S. Retail Coffee Foodservice The J. M. Smucker Company Steven Oakland Richard K. Smucker President, International, Foodservice, Chief Executive Officer and Natural Foods The J. M. Smucker Company Andrew G. Platt Timothy P. Smucker Vice President, Enterprise Analytics Chairman of the Board and Insights The J. M. Smucker Company Christopher P. Resweber William H. Steinbrink G Senior Vice President, Corporate Principal Communications and Public Affairs Unstuk LLC Julia L. Sabin A Audit Committee Member Shaker Heights, Ohio Vice President, Industry and E Executive Compensation Paul Smucker Wagstaff Government Affairs Committee Member President, U.S. Retail Consumer Foods G Nominating and Corporate The J. M. Smucker Company Governance Committee Member 20 The J.M. Smucker Company


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2013 FINANCIAL REVIEW

The J. M. Smucker Company

FIVE-YEAR SUMMARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following table presents selected financial data for each of the five years in the period ended April 30, 2013. The selected financial data should be read in conjunction with the “Results of Operations” and “Financial Condition” sections of “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

 

     Year Ended April 30,  

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

   2013     2012     2011     2010     2009  

Statements of Income:

          

Net sales

   $ 5,897.7      $ 5,525.8      $ 4,825.7      $ 4,605.3      $ 3,757.9   

Gross profit

   $ 2,027.6      $ 1,845.2      $ 1,798.5      $ 1,786.7      $ 1,251.4   

% of net sales

     34.4     33.4     37.3     38.8     33.3

Operating income

   $ 910.4      $ 778.3      $ 784.3      $ 790.9      $ 452.3   

% of net sales

     15.4     14.1     16.3     17.2     12.0

Net income

   $ 544.2      $ 459.7      $ 479.5      $ 494.1      $ 266.0   

Financial Position:

          

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 256.4      $ 229.7      $ 319.8      $ 283.6      $ 456.7   

Total assets

     9,031.8        9,115.2        8,324.6        7,974.9        8,192.2   

Total long-term debt, including current portion

     2,017.8        2,070.5        1,304.0        910.0        1,536.7   

Shareholders’ equity

     5,148.8        5,163.4        5,292.3        5,326.3        4,939.9   

Liquidity:

          

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 855.8      $ 730.9      $ 391.6      $ 713.5      $ 447.0   

Capital expenditures

     206.5        274.2        180.1        137.0        108.9   

Free cash flow (1)

     649.3        456.7        211.5        576.5        338.1   

Quarterly dividends paid

     222.8        213.7        194.0        166.2        110.7   

Purchase of treasury shares

     364.2        315.8        389.1        5.6        4.0   

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (2)

     1,161.6        1,028.0        1,023.9        978.9        569.9   

Share Data:

          

Weighted-average shares outstanding

     108,827,897        113,263,951        118,165,751        118,951,434        85,448,592   

Weighted-average shares outstanding – assuming dilution

     108,851,153        113,313,567        118,276,086        119,081,445        85,547,530   

Dividends declared per common share

   $ 2.08      $ 1.92      $ 1.68      $ 1.45      $ 6.31   

Earnings per Common Share:

          

Net income

   $ 5.00      $ 4.06      $ 4.06      $ 4.15      $ 3.11   

Net income – assuming dilution

     5.00        4.06        4.05        4.15        3.11   

Other Non-GAAP Measures:  (2)

          

Gross profit excluding special project costs

   $ 2,039.1      $ 1,888.4      $ 1,852.6      $ 1,790.6      $ 1,251.4   

% of net sales

     34.6     34.2     38.4     38.9     33.3

Operating income excluding special project costs

   $ 971.4      $ 894.0      $ 897.5      $ 830.3      $ 535.2   

% of net sales

     16.5     16.2     18.6     18.0     14.2

Income and income per common share excluding special project costs:

          

Income

   $ 584.8      $ 535.6      $ 555.1      $ 520.8      $ 321.6   

Income per common share – assuming dilution

   $ 5.37      $ 4.73      $ 4.69      $ 4.37      $ 3.76   

 

(1) Refer to “Liquidity” located on page 30 in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” section for a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure.
(2) Refer to “Non-GAAP Measures” located on page 32 in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” section for a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure.

 

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SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

The following is a summary of unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended April 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

   Quarter Ended      Net Sales      Gross Profit      Net Income      Net Income per
Common Share
     Net Income per
Common Share –
Assuming Dilution
 

2013

     July 31, 2012       $ 1,369.7       $ 469.8       $ 110.9       $ 1.00       $ 1.00   
     October 31, 2012         1,628.7         541.9         148.8         1.36         1.36   
     January 31, 2013         1,559.6         536.2         154.2         1.42         1.42   
     April 30, 2013         1,339.7         479.7         130.3         1.22         1.22   

2012

     July 31, 2011       $ 1,188.9       $ 431.1       $ 111.5       $ 0.98       $ 0.98   
     October 31, 2011         1,513.9         498.7         127.2         1.12         1.12   
     January 31, 2012         1,467.6         465.7         116.8         1.03         1.03   
     April 30, 2012         1,355.4         449.7         104.2         0.93         0.93   

Annual net income per common share may not equal the sum of the individual quarters due to differences in the average number of shares outstanding during the respective periods.

STOCK PRICE DATA

Our common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange – ticker symbol SJM. The table below presents the high and low market prices for the shares and the quarterly dividends declared. There were approximately 360,200 shareholders of record as of June 14, 2013, of which approximately 49,500 were registered holders of common shares.

 

     Quarter Ended      High      Low      Dividends  

2013

     July 31, 2012       $ 80.31       $ 73.20       $ 0.52   
     October 31, 2012         87.81         74.60         0.52   
     January 31, 2013         90.31         81.60         0.52   
     April 30, 2013         105.18         88.38         0.52   

2012

     July 31, 2011       $ 80.26       $ 73.76       $ 0.48   
     October 31, 2011         78.62         66.43         0.48   
     January 31, 2012         81.40         71.24         0.48   
     April 30, 2012         81.97         70.50         0.48   

 

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COMPARISON OF FIVE-YEAR CUMULATIVE

TOTAL SHAREHOLDER RETURN

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

Among The J. M. Smucker Company, the S&P Packaged Foods & Meats Index, and the S&P 500 Index

 

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     April 30,  
     2008      2009      2010      2011      2012      2013  

The J. M. Smucker Company

   $ 100.00       $ 89.12       $ 142.02       $ 179.35       $ 195.00       $ 259.16   

S&P Packaged Foods & Meats

     100.00         79.15         110.82         128.84         145.67         186.51   

S&P 500

     100.00         64.69         89.81         105.28         110.29         128.91   

The above graph compares the cumulative total shareholder return for the five years ended April 30, 2013, for our common shares, the S&P Packaged Foods & Meats Index, and the S&P 500 Index. These figures assume all dividends are reinvested when received and are based on $100 invested in our common shares and the referenced index funds on April 30, 2008.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

For more than 115 years, The J. M. Smucker Company (“Company,” “ we,” “us,” or “our”) headquartered in Orrville, Ohio, has been committed to offering consumers quality products that bring families together to share memorable meals and moments. Today, we are a leading marketer and manufacturer of fruit spreads, retail packaged coffee, peanut butter, shortening and oils, ice cream toppings, sweetened condensed milk, and health and natural foods beverages in North America.

Our family of brands includes Smucker’s ® , Folgers ® , Dunkin’ Donuts ® , Jif ® , Crisco ® , Pillsbury ® , Eagle Brand ® , R.W. Knudsen Family ® , Hungry Jack ® , Café Bustelo ® , Café Pilon ® , White Lily ® , and Martha White ® in the United States, along with Robin Hood ® , Five Roses ® , Carnation ® , and Bick’s ® in Canada. In addition to these brands, we market products under numerous other brands, including Millstone ® , Dickinson’s ® , Laura Scudder’s ® , Adams ® , Double Fruit ® (Canada) , and Santa Cruz Organic ® .

We have three reportable segments: U.S. Retail Coffee, U.S. Retail Consumer Foods, and International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods. The two U.S. retail market segments in total comprised over 75 percent of net sales in 2013 and represent a major portion of our strategic focus – the sale of branded food products with leadership positions to consumers through retail outlets in North America. The International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods segment represents sales outside of the U.S. retail market segments, and has grown over the past year, primarily due to the full-year contribution from the acquisition of the majority of the North American foodservice coffee and hot beverage business from Sara Lee Corporation (“Sara Lee foodservice business”) in 2012.

In both of the U.S. retail market segments, our products are sold primarily to food retailers, food wholesalers, drug stores, club stores, mass merchandisers, discount and dollar stores, and military commissaries. In the International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods segment, our products are distributed domestically and in foreign countries through retail channels, foodservice distributors and operators (e.g., restaurants, lodging, schools and universities, health care operators), and health and natural foods stores and distributors.

STRATEGIC ELEMENTS

We remain rooted in our Basic Beliefs of Quality, People , Ethics, Growth, and Independence, established by our founder and namesake, Jerome Smucker, more than a century ago. Today, these Basic Beliefs are the core of our unique corporate culture and serve as a foundation for decision making and actions. We have been led by four generations of family leadership, having had only five chief executive officers in 116 years. This continuity of management and thought extends to the broader leadership team that embodies the values and embraces the business practices that have contributed to our consistent growth.

Our strategic vision is to own and market food brands which hold the #1 market position in their category, with an emphasis on North America while embracing a global perspective.

Our strategic long-term growth objectives are to increase net sales by 6 percent and earnings per share by greater than 8 percent annually on average. While the net sales contribution from acquisitions will vary from year to year, we expect organic growth, including new products, to add 3 to 4 percent per year and acquisitions to contribute the remainder over the long term.

 

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

(Dollars in millions, unless otherwise noted, except per share data)

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

On January 3, 2012, we completed the acquisition of the Sara Lee foodservice business. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase business combination and the results of the Sara Lee foodservice business are included in our consolidated

financial statements from the date of acquisition. Because the transaction closed during the third quarter of 2012, incremental Sara Lee foodservice business, approximating eight months of operations, is included in 2013.

 

 

     Year Ended April 30,  
       2013     2012     2011     2013
% Increase
(Decrease)
    2012
% Increase
(Decrease)
 

Net sales

   $ 5,897.7      $ 5,525.8      $ 4,825.7        7     15 

Gross profit

   $ 2,027.6      $ 1,845.2      $ 1,798.5        10     3

% of net sales

     34.4     33.4     37.3    

Operating income

   $ 910.4      $ 778.3      $ 784.3        17     (1 )% 

% of net sales

     15.4     14.1     16.3    

Net income:

          

Net income

   $ 544.2      $ 459.7      $ 479.5        18     (4 )% 

Net income per common share – assuming dilution

   $ 5.00      $ 4.06      $ 4.05        23     —   

Gross profit excluding special project costs (1)

   $ 2,039.1      $ 1,888.4      $ 1,852.6        8     2

% of net sales

     34.6     34.2     38.4    

Operating income excluding special project costs (1)

   $ 971.4      $ 894.0      $ 897.5        9     —   

% of net sales

     16.5     16.2     18.6    

Income excluding special project costs: (1)

          

Income

   $ 584.8      $ 535.6      $ 555.1        9     (4 )% 

Income per common share – assuming dilution

   $ 5.37      $ 4.73      $ 4.69        14     1

 

(1) Refer to “Non-GAAP Measures” located on page 32 in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” section for a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure.

 

Summary of 2013

Net sales in 2013 increased 7 percent, compared to 2012, due to the contribution from the acquired Sara Lee foodservice business and favorable sales mix. Operating income increased 17 percent in 2013, compared to 2012, and increased 9 percent excluding the impact of restructuring, merger and integration, and certain pension settlement costs (“special project costs”). Included in 2012 GAAP and non-GAAP results was an $11.3 loss on divestiture related to the Europe’s Best frozen fruit and vegetable business, which was sold in October 2011. Net income per diluted share increased 23 percent in 2013, compared to 2012, and increased 14 percent excluding special project costs. Both measures reflect the benefit of a decrease in weighted-average common shares outstanding as a result of our share repurchase activities during 2013 and 2012.

Summary of 2012

Net sales in 2012 increased 15 percent, compared to 2011, as the impact of price increases and the contribution from acquisitions more than offset a 5 percent decline in volume. While the net effect of price increases more than offset overall higher raw material costs, the decrease in volume, along with increased selling and general and administrative expenses, resulted in a 1 percent decline in operating income for 2012, compared to 2011. GAAP and non-GAAP results include the impact of an $11.3 loss on divestiture in 2012 and a noncash impairment charge of $17.2 in 2011, both related to Europe’s Best. Net income per diluted share was flat in 2012, compared to 2011, and increased 1 percent excluding special project costs, reflecting the benefit of a decrease in weighted-average common shares outstanding as a result of our share repurchase activities during 2012 and the second half of 2011.

 

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

Net Sales

2013 Compared to 2012

 

     Year Ended April 30,  
       2013     2012     Increase
(Decrease)
    %  

Net sales

   $ 5,897.7      $ 5,525.8      $ 371.9        7

Adjust for certain noncomparable items:

        

Acquisition

     (237.1     —          (237.1     (4

Divestiture

     —          (8.0     8.0        —     

Foreign exchange

     2.3        —          2.3        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sales adjusted for the noncomparable impact of acquisition, divestiture, and foreign exchange (1)

   $ 5,662.9      $ 5,517.8      $ 145.1        3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Net sales adjusted for the noncomparable impact of acquisition, divestiture, and foreign exchange is a non-GAAP measure used in evaluating performance internally. This measure provides useful information to investors because it enables comparison of results on a year-over-year basis.

Net sales for 2013 increased $371.9, or 7 percent, compared to 2012, due primarily to the incremental impact of the acquired Sara Lee foodservice business and favorable sales mix. Favorable sales mix for 2013 was driven by volume growth in our coffee brands, including K-Cups ® . Overall net price realization was 1 percent lower for 2013, compared to 2012, as the impact of coffee price declines taken in 2013 and 2012 more than offset the net impact of pricing actions taken on peanut butter during 2013 and 2012. Overall volume, based on weight and excluding acquisition, was flat for 2013, compared to 2012. Volume gains were realized in Jif peanut butter and Folgers and Dunkin’ Donuts coffee but were offset by volume declines in Pillsbury baking mixes and Bick’s pickles.

2012 Compared to 2011

 

       Year Ended April 30,  
       2012     2011     Increase
(Decrease)
    %  

Net sales

   $ 5,525.8      $ 4,825.7      $ 700.1        15

Adjust for certain noncomparable items:

        

Acquisitions

     (239.5     —          (239.5     (5

Divestiture

     —          (16.7     16.7        —     

Foreign exchange

     (6.5     —          (6.5     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sales adjusted for the noncomparable impact of acquisitions, divestiture, and foreign exchange (1)

   $ 5,279.8      $ 4,809.0      $ 470.8        10
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Net sales adjusted for the noncomparable impact of acquisitions, divestiture, and foreign exchange is a non-GAAP measure used in evaluating performance internally. This measure provides useful information to investors because it enables comparison of results on a year-over-year basis.

Net sales for 2012 increased $700.1, or 15 percent, compared to 2011, driven primarily by the impact of higher realized prices and acquisitions. The acquisitions of the Sara Lee foodservice business and the coffee brands and business operations of Rowland Coffee Roasters, Inc. (“Rowland Coffee”) contributed $124.2 and $115.3, respectively, to 2012 net sales. Excluding acquisitions, the Europe’s Best divestiture, and the impact of foreign exchange, net sales were up 10 percent in 2012, compared to 2011, and volume decreased 5 percent, driven by Crisco oils, Folgers coffee, Jif peanut butter, and Pillsbury flour. The volume decline resulted from lower consumer purchases due mostly to significantly higher retail prices and a competitive environment.

Operating Income

The following table presents the components of operating income as a percentage of net sales.

 

       Year Ended April 30,  
       2013     2012     2011  

Gross profit

     34.4     33.4     37.3

Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses:

      

Marketing

     2.8     2.7     3.4

Advertising

     2.2        2.2        2.4   

Selling

     3.3        3.3        3.3   

Distribution

     2.7        2.8        3.2   

General and administrative

     5.5        5.2        5.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total selling, distribution, and administrative expenses

     16.5     16.2     17.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amortization

     1.6        1.6        1.5   

Impairment charges

     —          0.1        0.4   

Other restructuring, merger and integration, and special project costs

     0.8        1.3        1.2   

Loss on divestiture

     —          0.2        —     

Other operating (income) expense – net

     (0.1     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     15.4     14.1     16.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amounts may not add due to rounding.

2013 Compared to 2012

Gross profit increased $182.4, or 10 percent, in 2013, compared to 2012, and increased as a percentage of net sales from 33.4 percent to 34.4 percent over the same period. The increase in gross profit was primarily due to favorable mix, the incremental impact of the Sara Lee foodservice business, a decline in special project costs included in cost of products sold, and a $15.2 increase in the benefit of unrealized mark-to-market adjustments on derivative contracts, which was a gain of $6.6 in 2013, compared to a loss of $8.6 in 2012. Overall commodity costs were lower for 2013, compared to 2012, driven by lower green coffee costs which were partially offset by higher costs for peanuts. Lower green coffee costs were mostly offset by lower net price

 

 

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realization as a result of coffee price declines taken during 2013 and 2012. Despite a peanut butter price decline taken in the third quarter of 2013, net price realization was higher, driven by price increases taken on peanut butter during 2012, and mostly offset higher costs. Excluding special project costs, gross profit increased $150.7, or 8 percent, and improved to 34.6 percent of net sales in 2013, compared to 34.2 percent in 2012.

Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses (“SD&A”) increased 9 percent in 2013, compared to 2012, but increased only slightly as a percentage of net sales. Marketing expense increased 10 percent, driven mainly by an increase in brand building investments, primarily in support of our coffee brands. Selling expense increased 8 percent, driven by the incremental impact of the Sara Lee foodservice business in 2013. General and administrative expenses increased 13 percent, primarily due to increased incentive compensation and employee benefit costs.

Higher amortization expense was recognized in 2013, compared to 2012, due to the intangible assets associated with the Sara Lee foodservice business acquisition.

Operating income increased $132.1, or 17 percent, in 2013, compared to 2012, and increased as a percentage of net sales from 14.1 percent to 15.4 percent over the same period. Special project costs decreased $54.7 in 2013, compared to 2012, reflecting substantial progress made on the related projects, with the majority of costs having been incurred in prior years. Excluding the impact of special project costs in both periods, operating income increased $77.4, or 9 percent, and was 16.5 percent of net sales in 2013, compared to 16.2 percent in 2012. Both operating income measures include a loss on divestiture of $11.3 in 2012.

2012 Compared to 2011

Gross profit increased $46.7, or 3 percent, in 2012, compared to 2011, due to the contribution from acquisitions and a decrease in special project costs included in cost of products sold. Excluding these special project costs in both periods, gross profit increased $35.8. Raw material costs were higher in 2012, compared to 2011, most significantly for green coffee, edible oils, peanuts, flour, milk, and sweetener. Higher prices in place during the year more than offset these higher costs, most significantly on peanut butter, but did not offset the overall impact of volume declines. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales contracted from 38.4 percent in 2011 to 34.2 percent in 2012, excluding special project costs.

SD&A increased 3 percent in 2012, compared to 2011, yet decreased as a percentage of net sales from 17.9 percent to 16.2 percent, reflecting the impact of price increases on net sales. Total marketing expense decreased 3 percent in 2012, compared to 2011, although the portion allocated to advertising increased during the same period. A portion of the marketing

expense decline was redeployed to trade and consumer promotions during 2012, which were reflected as a reduction of sales. Selling expenses and general and administrative expenses increased 15 percent and 6 percent, respectively, primarily due to the Sara Lee foodservice business and Rowland Coffee acquisitions. Distribution expenses decreased 1 percent.

Noncash impairment charges of $4.6 and $17.6 were recognized in 2012 and 2011, respectively. The 2012 impairment charge related to a regional canned milk trademark, while the majority of the 2011 charge resulted from the write-down to estimated fair value of the intangible assets of the Europe’s Best business. In 2012, we recognized an $11.3 loss on the sale of Europe’s Best .

Operating income decreased $6.0, or 1 percent, in 2012, compared to 2011. Special project costs increased $2.5 in 2012, compared to 2011, as a decrease in restructuring costs due to the closure of several facilities was offset by an increase in integration costs related to the Sara Lee foodservice business and Rowland Coffee acquisitions. Excluding the impact of special project costs in both periods, operating income decreased from 18.6 percent of net sales in 2011 to 16.2 percent in 2012.

Interest Expense – Net

Net interest expense increased $13.6 during 2013, compared to 2012, primarily due to an incremental five and one-half months of interest expense during 2013, related to the October 2011 public issuance of $750.0 in Senior Notes.

Net interest expense increased $12.7 during 2012, compared to 2011, due to higher average debt outstanding as a result of the October 2011 public debt issuance. The increased borrowing costs were somewhat offset by the benefit of interest rate swap activities and higher capitalized interest associated with capital expenditures. During the second quarter of 2012, two interest rate swaps were terminated, resulting in a net settlement gain of $17.7 to be recognized over the remaining life of the underlying debt instruments, including $1.7 in 2012.

Income Taxes

Income taxes increased 13 percent in 2013, compared to 2012, primarily as a result of a 17 percent increase in income before income taxes. The effective tax rate decreased to 33.4 percent in 2013 from 34.4 percent in 2012, primarily due to lower state income taxes in 2013.

Income taxes increased 2 percent in 2012, compared to 2011, despite a 2 percent decrease in income before income taxes during the same period. The effective tax rate increased to 34.4 percent in 2012 from 33.1 percent in 2011, primarily due to decreased tax benefits related to the domestic manufacturing deduction and slightly higher state income taxes in 2012.

 

 

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Restructuring

In calendar 2010, plans were announced to restructure our coffee, fruit spreads, and Canadian pickle and condiments operations as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the long-term strength and profitability of our leading brands. The initiative is a long-term investment to optimize production capacity and lower our overall cost structure, and includes capital investments for a new state-of-the-art food manufacturing facility in Orrville, Ohio; consolidation of coffee production in New Orleans, Louisiana; and the transition of pickle and condiments production to third-party manufacturers.

In addition, during 2013, we announced plans to expand capacity in order to support our growth objectives for the peanut and other nut butter businesses, including efforts to grow the Jif brand. Production expansion will include converting the Memphis, Tennessee fruit spreads facility into a peanut butter plant. The Memphis facility was originally scheduled to close as part of the fruit spreads portion of the restructuring plan. Upon completion of the conversion of the Memphis facility, we intend to relocate natural peanut butter production, currently produced at the New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania facility to the Memphis facility. The New Bethlehem facility will then be converted to produce specialty nut butters, which are currently produced by third-party manufacturers. The total capital investment for this peanut and nut butter project is estimated at approximately $70.0. Additional restructuring costs will approximate $15.0, increasing the total estimated restructuring costs to approximately $260.0. We expect the majority of the expenditures related to this initiative to occur through 2015.

Upon completion, the restructuring plan will result in a reduction of approximately 850 full-time positions. As of April 30, 2013, approximately 80 percent of the 850 full-time positions have been reduced and the Sherman, Texas; Dunnville, Ontario; Delhi Township, Ontario; and Kansas City, Missouri facilities have been closed. The Ste. Marie, Quebec facility is anticipated to close in 2014. Pickle and condiments production was transitioned to third-party manufacturers during 2012. The consolidation of coffee production in New Orleans related to these restructuring initiatives is complete. The majority of retail fruit spreads volume is being produced at the new manufacturing facility in Orrville, while production of foodservice fruit spreads is expected to be transitioned to the new facility by the end of calendar 2013. Through 2013, the overall restructuring initiative has delivered almost two-thirds of the $70.0 in annual savings originally estimated. We expect to realize the remainder of the savings by the end of 2015.

Cumulative costs of $227.6 have been incurred through April 30, 2013, including $38.8 in 2013 consisting primarily of $13.4 of site preparation and equipment relocation costs and $10.8 of production start-up costs. The majority of the remaining costs are anticipated to be recognized through 2015.

Commodities Overview

The raw materials we use are primarily commodities, agricultural-based products, and packaging materials. The most significant of these materials are green coffee, peanuts, edible oils, plastic, and wheat. Green coffee, edible oils, and wheat are traded on active exchanges and the price of these commodities fluctuates based on market conditions. Derivative instruments, including futures and options, are used to minimize price volatility for these commodities.

We source green coffee from more than 20 coffee producing countries. Its price is subject to high volatility due to factors such as weather, global supply and demand, pest damage, investor speculation, and political and economic conditions in the source countries.

We source peanuts, edible oils, and wheat mainly from North America. We are one of the largest procurers of peanuts in the U.S. and frequently enter into long-term purchase contracts for various periods of time to mitigate the risk of a shortage of this key commodity. The edible oils we purchase are mainly soybean and canola. The price of peanuts, edible oils, and wheat are driven primarily by weather, which impacts crop sizes and yield, as well as global demand, especially from large importing countries such as China and India. In addition, edible oil prices have been impacted by soybean and canola demand from the biofuels industry.

We frequently enter into long-term contracts to purchase plastic containers, which are sourced mainly from within the U.S. Plastic resin is made from petrochemical feedstock and natural gas feedstock, and the price can be influenced by feedstock, energy, and crude oil prices, as well as global economic conditions.

In 2013, our overall commodity costs were lower than in 2012, driven primarily by lower green coffee costs, which were partially offset by higher costs for peanuts.

Segment Results

We have three reportable segments: U.S. Retail Coffee, U.S. Retail Consumer Foods, and International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods. The U.S. Retail Coffee segment primarily represents the domestic sales of Folgers, Dunkin’ Donuts, Millstone, Café Bustelo , and Café Pilon branded coffee; the U.S. Retail Consumer Foods segment primarily includes domestic sales of Jif , Smucker’s, Pillsbury, Crisco, Martha White, Hungry Jack , and Eagle Brand branded products; and the International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods segment is comprised of products distributed domestically and in foreign countries through retail channels, foodservice distributors and operators (e.g., restaurants, lodging, schools and universities, health care operators), and health and natural foods stores and distributors.

 

 

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       Year Ended April 30,  
       2013     2012     2011     2013
% Increase
(Decrease)
    2012
% Increase
(Decrease)
 

Net sales:

          

U.S. Retail Coffee

   $ 2,306.5      $ 2,297.7      $ 1,930.9        —       19

U.S. Retail Consumer Foods

     2,214.8        2,094.5        1,953.0        6        7   

International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods

     1,376.4        1,133.6        941.8        21        20   

Segment profit:

          

U.S. Retail Coffee

   $ 607.5      $ 543.0      $ 536.1        12     1

U.S. Retail Consumer Foods

     415.3        393.3        406.5        6        (3

International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods

     198.2        168.6        159.6        18        6   

Segment profit margin:

          

U.S. Retail Coffee

     26.3     23.6     27.8    

U.S. Retail Consumer Foods

     18.8        18.8        20.8       

International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods

     14.4        14.9        16.9       

 

U.S. Retail Coffee

Net sales for the U.S. Retail Coffee segment were flat in 2013, compared to 2012, as favorable sales mix driven primarily by K-Cups and increased volume offset the impact of price declines taken during 2013 and 2012. Segment volume increased 4 percent in 2013, compared to 2012, as the Folgers, Dunkin Donuts , and Café Bustelo brands increased 3 percent, 11 percent, and 16 percent, respectively. Net sales of K-Cups increased $108.0, or 61 percent, compared to 2012, and contributed 5 percentage points of growth to segment net sales, while representing only 1 percentage point of volume growth. Segment profit increased 12 percent in 2013, compared to 2012, while segment profit margin increased to 26.3 percent from 23.6 percent in 2012. The increase in segment profit was primarily due to volume growth and favorable mix, partially offset by increased marketing expense. Green coffee costs were lower in 2013, compared to 2012, but were mostly offset by lower net price realization and did not contribute significantly to the increase in segment profit.

Net sales for the U.S. Retail Coffee segment increased 19 percent in 2012, compared to 2011, including the net realization of price increases. The acquisition of Rowland Coffee contributed $99.3 to segment net sales, representing 5 percentage points of the increase. Excluding Rowland Coffee, segment volume decreased 8 percent. Volume declined for the Folgers brand in line with the overall segment, and was primarily attributed to consumer response to higher prices and aggressive private label price points by certain key retailers. Additionally, volume decreased 5 percent for Dunkin’ Donuts packaged coffee. Contributing to favorable sales mix in 2012, net sales of K-Cups totaled $178.2, an increase of $125.2, compared to 2011, and represented 6 percentage points of segment net sales growth, but contributed only 1 percentage point growth to volume. Segment profit increased 1 percent in 2012, compared to 2011, despite volume declines, due to the Rowland Coffee acquisition, while segment profit

margin declined to 23.6 percent from 27.8 percent in 2011. Price increases realized during the year more than offset higher green coffee costs and, along with a decrease in segment marketing and distribution expenses, also contributed to segment profit.

U.S. Retail Consumer Foods

Net sales for the U.S. Retail Consumer Foods segment increased 6 percent in 2013, compared to 2012, due primarily to higher net price realization and favorable sales mix, offset partially by a 1 percent decline in segment volume. Jif brand net sales increased 21 percent in 2013, compared to 2012, reflecting overall higher net price realization and an 8 percent increase in volume. The overall higher net price realization resulted from price increases taken during 2012, which were only partially offset by a price decline taken in the third quarter of 2013. Smucker’s fruit spreads net sales were down 1 percent, while volume was flat. Net sales and volume of Smucker’s Uncrustables ® frozen sandwiches increased 24 percent and 23 percent, respectively, in 2013, compared to 2012, benefiting from new distribution. Crisco brand net sales and volume decreased 5 percent and 3 percent, respectively, in 2013, compared to 2012, resulting from declines at a key retailer. For the same period, net sales for the Pillsbury brand increased 8 percent, while volume decreased 4 percent mainly due to the tonnage impact of a cake mix downsizing made early in 2013. Segment profit increased 6 percent in 2013, compared to 2012, while segment profit margin was 18.8 percent of net sales in both periods. The increase in segment profit was primarily due to favorable mix and a decrease in marketing expense. Overall raw material costs were higher for 2013, driven by peanuts, but were mostly offset by higher net price realization. The peanut butter price decline in the third quarter of 2013 was taken in anticipation of lower peanut costs in 2014, and resulted in higher peanut costs not being fully recovered during 2013.

 

 

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Net sales for the U.S. Retail Consumer Foods segment increased 7 percent in 2012, compared to 2011, as the impact of price increases more than offset a 6 percent decline in segment volume. Jif peanut butter net sales increased 16 percent in 2012, compared to 2011, reflecting price increases taken during 2012, somewhat offset by a 6 percent volume decline. The overall decline in peanut butter volume was due to consumer response to significantly higher retail prices, lost peanut butter distribution with a key retailer during the year, and competitive activity. Smucker’s fruit spreads net sales increased 1 percent and volume was down 4 percent during the same period, primarily due to competitive activity, as well as fewer cross-promotional activities with peanut butter. Crisco brand net sales, including the realization of higher prices, increased 5 percent, while volume was down 15 percent as the brand experienced substantial price competition with private label offerings by certain retailers. For the same period, net sales for the Pillsbury brand increased 9 percent and volume was flat, as declines in flour were offset by increases in baking mixes. Canned milk net sales increased 3 percent and volume decreased 4 percent during 2012, compared to 2011. Segment profit decreased 3 percent in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily due to an impairment charge of approximately $4.6 related to a regional canned milk trademark and higher segment distribution and selling expenses. Price increases taken during 2012, most notably on peanut butter, essentially offset both higher commodity costs and the volume decline. Segment profit margin was 18.8 percent in 2012, compared to 20.8 percent in 2011.

International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods

Net sales for the International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods segment increased 21 percent in 2013, compared to 2012, due to the impact of the additional eight months of the acquired Sara Lee foodservice business, which contributed $237.1, representing virtually all of the net sales growth. Excluding the impact of the acquisition, the Europe’s Best divestiture in Canada, and foreign exchange, segment net sales and volume both increased 1 percent over the same period last year. Volume gains were realized in nonbranded beverages and the Robin Hood and Five Roses Canadian flour brands, while volume declines were realized in Bick’s pickles. Segment profit increased 18 percent in 2013, compared to 2012, while segment profit margin declined to 14.4 percent from 14.9 percent over the same period. Excluding an $11.3 loss on divestiture in 2012, segment profit increased 10 percent, driven primarily by the incremental impact of the Sara Lee foodservice business, price increases, and favorable mix.

During the second quarter of 2013, we announced our plan to exit the private label roast and ground coffee portion of the acquired Sara Lee foodservice business which is expected to reduce annual net sales by approximately $100.0. Although the exit began in the third quarter, it did not have a material impact on 2013 results. We expect to complete the exit during 2014.

During the fourth quarter of 2013, we began our planned exit of a portion of the Smucker’s Uncrustables frozen sandwich schools business. We anticipate the exit will reduce annual net sales for the International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods segment by approximately $25.0 to $35.0, although we expect that a portion of this decrease will eventually be offset by increased sales of Smucker’s Uncrustables in the U.S. Retail Consumer Foods segment.

Also during the fourth quarter of 2013, we entered into a multi-year licensing and distribution agreement with Cumberland Packing Corp. (“Cumberland”) whereby, beginning in July 2013, we will market and distribute Cumberland’s branded tabletop sweeteners (“Cumberland products”) to foodservice customers in the U.S. and to retail and foodservice customers in Canada. The Cumberland products include the Sweet‘N Low ® , NatraTaste ® , Sugar In The Raw ® , and other “In The Raw” brands. On a full-year basis, net sales of Cumberland products are expected to approximate $40.0 million.

Net sales for the International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods segment increased 20 percent in 2012, compared to 2011. The acquisition of the Sara Lee foodservice business contributed $124.2 to segment net sales, while Rowland Coffee contributed $16.0. In total, the impact of the acquisitions represented 15 percentage points of the increase in segment net sales. Excluding the impact of acquisitions, divestiture, and foreign exchange, segment net sales increased 7 percent compared to the same period last year and volume declined 2 percent. Segment profit increased 6 percent, but declined to 14.9 percent of net sales in 2012 from 16.9 percent of net sales in 2011, partially reflecting the acquisition of the lower-margin Sara Lee foodservice business. An $11.3 loss was recognized on the Europe’s Best divestiture in 2012, while a $17.2 noncash impairment charge related to Europe’s Best intangible assets was recognized in 2011.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Liquidity

Our principal source of funds is cash generated from operations, supplemented by borrowings against our revolving credit facility. Total cash and cash equivalents increased to $256.4 at April 30, 2013, compared to $229.7 at April 30, 2012.

We typically expect a significant use of cash to fund working capital requirements during the first half of each fiscal year, primarily due to seasonal fruit procurement, the buildup of inventories to support the Fall Bake and Holiday period, and the additional increase of coffee inventory in advance of the Atlantic hurricane season. We expect cash provided by operations in the second half of the fiscal year to significantly exceed the amount in the first half of the year, upon completion of the Fall Bake and Holiday period.

 

 

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The following table presents selected cash flow information.

 

       Year Ended April 30,  
       2013     2012     2011  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 855.8      $ 730.9      $ 391.6   

Net cash used for investing activities

     (185.6     (1,035.9     (192.9

Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities

     (641.0     219.6        (170.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 855.8      $ 730.9      $ 391.6   

Additions to property, plant, and equipment

     (206.5     (274.2     (180.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Free cash flow (1)

   $ 649.3      $ 456.7      $ 211.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure used by management to evaluate the amount of cash available for debt repayment, dividend distribution, acquisition opportunities, share repurchases, and other corporate purposes.

Cash provided by operating activities was $855.8, $730.9, and $391.6 in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. The increase in cash provided by operating activities in 2013, compared to 2012, was primarily due to higher net income in 2013 and a reduction in the use of cash required to fund inventory. This reduction in the use of cash was mainly the result of lower green coffee costs and a reduction in inventory levels. The increase in cash provided by operating activities in 2012, compared to 2011, was primarily related to a decrease in working capital requirements due to lower inventory levels and a decrease in income tax payments. Additionally, as the Easter holiday occurred later in 2011, more of the collection cycle occurred during 2012 than it did during 2011.

Cash used for investing activities was $185.6, $1,035.9, and $192.9 in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. In 2013, cash used for investing activities consisted mainly of $206.5 in capital expenditures, including approximately $43.5 related to expenditures associated with the restructuring program. Cash used for investing activities in 2012 consisted primarily of $737.3 related to the Sara Lee foodservice business and Rowland Coffee acquisitions and $274.2 in capital expenditures, including approximately $134.2 related to expenditures associated with the restructuring program. In 2011, cash used for investing activities consisted primarily of $180.1 in capital expenditures and the purchase of $75.6 of marketable securities.

Cash used for financing activities during 2013 was $641.0, consisting of the purchase of treasury shares for $364.2, primarily representing the repurchase of 4.0 million common shares available under Board of Directors’ authorizations, quarterly dividend payments of $222.8, and a Senior Notes principal payment of $50.0. Cash provided by financing activities during 2012 was $219.6. Proceeds of $748.6 related to the October 2011 public debt issuance were partially offset by quarterly dividend payments of $213.7 and the purchase of treasury shares for

$315.8, primarily representing the repurchase of approximately 4.1 million common shares. Cash used for financing activities during 2011 was $170.4. The issuance of $400.0 in Senior Notes was more than offset by quarterly dividend payments of $194.0 and the purchase of treasury shares for $389.1, including the repurchase of approximately 5.7 million common shares.

Capital Resources

The following table presents our capital structure.

 

       April 30,  
       2013      2012  

Current portion of long-term debt

   $ 50.0       $ 50.0   

Long-term debt

     1,967.8         2,020.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total long-term debt

   $ 2,017.8       $ 2,070.5   

Shareholders’ equity

     5,148.8         5,163.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total capital

   $ 7,166.6       $ 7,233.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

We have available a $1.0 billion revolving credit facility with a group of nine banks that matures in July 2016. There was no balance outstanding under the revolving credit facility at April 30, 2013.

Our debt instruments contain certain financial covenant restrictions including consolidated net worth, a leverage ratio, and an interest coverage ratio. We are in compliance with all covenants.

During 2013, we repurchased 4.0 million common shares for $359.4. At April 30, 2013, approximately 4.9 million common shares were available for repurchase under the Board of Directors’ most recent authorization.

Subsequent to April 30, 2013, we repurchased approximately 0.6 million common shares for $60.8, utilizing proceeds of $29.0 from our revolving credit facility. Approximately 4.3 million shares remain available for repurchase as of June 18, 2013. There is no guarantee as to the exact number of shares that may be repurchased or when such purchases may occur.

Cash requirements for 2014 will include capital expenditures of approximately $270.0, including amounts related to the restructuring program, quarterly dividend payments of approximately $220.0 based on current rates and common shares outstanding, and interest and principal payments on debt obligations of approximately $95.0 and $50.0, respectively. Absent any further acquisitions or other significant investments, we believe that cash on hand, combined with cash provided by operations and borrowings available under our credit facility, will be sufficient to meet cash requirements for the next 12 months. As of April 30, 2013, approximately $147.2 of total cash and cash equivalents was held by our international subsidiaries. We do not intend to repatriate these funds to meet these obligations. Should we repatriate these funds, we will be required to provide taxes based on the applicable U.S. tax rates net of any foreign tax credit consideration.

 

 

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NON-GAAP MEASURES

We use non-GAAP financial measures including: net sales adjusted for the noncomparable impact of acquisition, divestiture, and foreign exchange; gross profit, operating income, income, and income per diluted share, excluding special project costs; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization; and free cash flow, as key measures for purposes of evaluating performance internally. We believe that these measures provide useful information to investors because they are the measures we use to evaluate performance on a comparable year-over-year basis. The special project costs relate to specific restructuring, merger and integration, and pension settlement projects that are each nonrecurring in nature and can significantly affect the year-over-year assessment of operating results. These non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to replace the presentation of

financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Rather, the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures supplements other metrics we use to internally evaluate our businesses and facilitate the comparison of past and present operations and liquidity. These non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies and may exclude certain nondiscretionary expenses and cash payments. The following table reconciles certain non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measure. See page 26 for a reconciliation of net sales adjusted for the noncomparable impact of acquisition, divestiture, and foreign exchange to the comparable GAAP financial measure. See page 31 for a reconciliation of free cash flow to the comparable GAAP financial measure.

 

 

       Year Ended April 30,  
       2013      2012      2011      2010      2009  

Reconciliation to gross profit:

              

Gross profit

   $ 2,027.6       $ 1,845.2       $ 1,798.5       $ 1,786.7       $ 1,251.4   

Cost of products sold – restructuring and merger and integration

     11.5         43.2         54.1         3.9         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit excluding special project costs

   $ 2,039.1       $ 1,888.4       $ 1,852.6       $ 1,790.6       $ 1,251.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reconciliation to operating income:

              

Operating income

   $ 910.4       $ 778.3       $ 784.3       $ 790.9       $ 452.3   

Cost of products sold – restructuring and merger and integration

     11.5         43.2         54.1         3.9         —     

Other restructuring and merger and integration costs

     42.8         72.5         59.1         35.5         82.9   

Other special project costs

     6.7         —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income excluding special project costs

   $ 971.4       $ 894.0       $ 897.5       $ 830.3       $ 535.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reconciliation to net income:

              

Net income

   $ 544.2       $ 459.7       $ 479.5       $ 494.1       $ 266.0   

Income taxes

     273.1         241.5         237.7         236.6         130.1   

Cost of products sold – restructuring and merger and integration

     11.5         43.2         54.1         3.9         —     

Other restructuring and merger and integration costs

     42.8         72.5         59.1         35.5         82.9   

Other special project costs

     6.7         —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before income taxes excluding special project costs

   $ 878.3       $ 816.9       $ 830.4       $ 770.1       $ 479.0   

Income taxes, as adjusted

     293.5         281.3         275.3         249.3         157.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income excluding special project costs

   $ 584.8       $ 535.6       $ 555.1       $ 520.8       $ 321.6   

Weighted-average shares – assuming dilution

     108,851,153         113,313,567         118,276,086         119,081,445         85,547,530   

Income per common share excluding special project costs – assuming dilution

   $ 5.37       $ 4.73       $ 4.69       $ 4.37       $ 3.76   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reconciliation to net income:

              

Net income

   $ 544.2       $ 459.7       $ 479.5       $ 494.1       $ 266.0   

Income taxes

     273.1         241.5         237.7         236.6         130.1   

Interest expense – net

     93.4         79.8         67.1         62.4         55.5   

Depreciation

     143.7         120.4         112.2         108.2         79.5   

Depreciation – restructuring and merger and integration

     10.4         38.5         53.6         3.9         —     

Amortization

     96.8         88.1         73.8         73.7         38.8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization

   $ 1,161.6       $ 1,028.0       $ 1,023.9       $ 978.9       $ 569.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

32    The J. M. Smucker Company  


MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

We do not have material off-balance sheet arrangements, financings, or other relationships with unconsolidated entities or other persons, also known as variable interest entities. Transactions with related parties are in the ordinary course

of business, conducted on an arm’s length basis, and not material to our results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows.

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations by fiscal year at April 30, 2013.

 

 

       Total      2014      2015–2016      2017–2018      2019 and
beyond
 

Long-term debt obligations, including current portion

   $ 2,017.8       $ 50.0       $ 199.0       $ 75.0       $ 1,693.8   

Interest payments

     652.0         94.9         176.1         161.2         219.8   

Operating lease obligations

     104.9         24.5         32.7         28.2         19.5   

Purchase obligations

     1,125.5         1,095.5         30.0         —           —     

Other liabilities

     318.0         31.4         35.8         23.6         227.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 4,218.2       $ 1,296.3       $ 473.6       $ 288.0       $ 2,160.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Purchase obligations in the above table include agreements that are enforceable and legally bind us to purchase goods or services. Included in this category are certain obligations related to normal, ongoing purchase obligations in which we have guaranteed payment to ensure availability of raw materials and packaging supplies. We expect to receive consideration for these purchase obligations in the form of materials. These purchase obligations do not represent the entire anticipated purchases in the future, but represent only those items for which we are contractually obligated. Other liabilities in the above table mainly consist of projected commitments associated with our defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefits. The table excludes the liability for unrecognized tax benefits and tax-related net interest and penalties of approximately $31.7 under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 740, Income Taxes , since we are unable to reasonably estimate the timing of cash settlements with the respective taxing authorities.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND POLICIES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires that we make estimates and assumptions that in certain circumstances affect amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. In preparing these financial statements, we have made our best estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the financial statements, giving due consideration to materiality. We do not believe there is a great likelihood that materially different amounts would be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions related to the accounting policies described below. However, application of these accounting policies involves the exercise of judgment and use of assumptions as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates.

 

Revenue Recognition: We recognize revenue when all of the following criteria have been met: a valid customer order with a determinable price has been received; the product has been shipped and title has transferred to the customer; there is no further significant obligation to assist in the resale of the product; and collectibility is reasonably assured. Trade marketing and merchandising programs are classified as a reduction of sales. A provision for estimated returns and allowances is recognized as a reduction of sales at the time revenue is recognized.

Trade Marketing and Merchandising Programs: In order to support our products, various promotional activities are conducted through retail trade, distributors, or directly with consumers, including in-store display and product placement programs, feature price discounts, coupons, and other similar activities. We regularly review and revise, when we deem necessary, estimates of costs for these promotional programs based on estimates of what will be redeemed by retail trade, distributors, or consumers. These estimates are made using various techniques including historical data on performance of similar promotional programs. Differences between estimated expenditures and actual performance are recognized as a change in estimate in a subsequent period. As the total promotional expenditures, including amounts classified as a reduction of sales, represented approximately 25 percent of net sales in 2013, the possibility exists of materially different reported results if factors such as the level and success of the promotional programs or other conditions differ from expectations.

Income Taxes: The future tax benefit arising from the net deductible temporary differences and tax carryforwards is approximately $160.9 and $154.1 at April 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. We believe that the earnings during the periods when the temporary differences become deductible will be sufficient to realize the related future income tax benefits. For those jurisdictions where the expiration date of tax carryforwards or the projected operating results indicate that realization is not likely, a valuation allowance has been provided.

 

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we estimate future taxable income, considering the viability of ongoing tax planning strategies and the probable recognition of future tax deductions and loss carryforwards. Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be affected by changes in tax laws, statutory tax rates, and projected future taxable income levels. Changes in estimated realization of deferred tax assets would result in an adjustment to income in the period in which that determination is made.

In the ordinary course of business, we are exposed to uncertainties related to tax filing positions and periodically assess these tax positions for all tax years that remain subject to examination, based upon the latest information available. For uncertain tax positions, we have recognized a liability for unrecognized tax benefits, including any applicable interest and penalty charges.

Long-Lived Assets: Long-lived assets, except goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the assets to future net undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by such assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the assets. However, determining fair value is subject to estimates of both cash flows and discount rates and different estimates could yield different results. There are no events or changes in circumstances of which we are aware that indicate the carrying value of our long-lived assets may not be recoverable at April 30, 2013.

Goodwill and Other Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets: We are required to test goodwill for impairment annually and more often if indicators of impairment exist. To test for goodwill impairment, we estimate the fair value of each of our six reporting units using both a discounted cash flow valuation technique and a market-based approach. The impairment test incorporates estimates of future cash flows, allocations of certain assets, liabilities, and cash flows among reporting units, future growth rates, terminal value amounts, and the applicable weighted-average cost of capital used to discount those estimated cash flows. The estimates and projections used in the calculation of fair value are consistent with our current and long-range plans, including anticipated changes in market conditions, industry trends, growth rates, and planned capital expenditures. Changes in forecasted operations and other estimates and assumptions could impact the assessment of impairment in the future.

At April 30, 2013, goodwill totaled $3.1 billion. Goodwill is substantially concentrated within the U.S. Retail Coffee and U.S. Retail Consumer Foods segments. No goodwill impairment was recognized as a result of the annual evaluation performed as of February 1, 2013. The estimated fair value of each reporting

unit was substantially in excess of its carrying value as of the annual test date.

Other indefinite-lived intangible assets, consisting entirely of trademarks, are also tested for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate their carrying value may not be recoverable. To test these assets for impairment, we estimate the fair value of each asset based on a discounted cash flow model using various inputs, including projected revenues, an assumed royalty rate, and a discount rate. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could impact the assessment of impairment in the future.

At April 30, 2013, other indefinite-lived intangible assets totaled $1.8 billion. Trademarks that represent our leading, iconic brands comprise more than 90 percent of the total carrying value of other indefinite-lived intangible assets. Each of these trademarks had an estimated fair value substantially in excess of its carrying value as of the annual test date, with the exception of the Crisco trademark. A sensitivity analysis was performed on the Crisco trademark and yielded an estimated fair value slightly below carrying value resulting from a hypothetical 50 basis point increase in the discount rate and a 50 basis point decrease in the expected long-term growth rate. The Crisco trademark represents less than 10 percent of total other indefinite-lived intangible assets.

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans: To determine the ultimate obligation under our defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans, we must estimate the future cost of benefits and attribute that cost to the time period during which each covered employee works. Various actuarial assumptions must be made in order to predict and measure costs and obligations many years prior to the settlement date, the most significant being the interest rates used to discount the obligations of the plans, the long-term rates of return on the plans_ assets, assumed pay increases, and the health care cost trend rates. We, along with third-party actuaries and investment managers, review all of these assumptions on an ongoing basis to ensure that the most reasonable information available is being considered. For 2014 expense recognition, we will use a weighted-average discount rate of 3.99 percent and 3.65 percent, and a rate of compensation increase of 4.12 percent and 3.00 percent for the U.S. and Canadian plans, respectively. We anticipate using an expected rate of return on plan assets of 6.75 percent for U.S. plans. For the Canadian plans, we anticipate using an expected rate of return on plan assets of 6.00 percent for the hourly plan and 6.25 percent for all other plans.

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND MARKET RISK

The following discussions about our market risk disclosures involve forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. We are exposed to market risk related to changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, and commodity prices.

 

 

34    The J. M. Smucker Company  


MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

Interest Rate Risk: The fair value of our cash and cash equivalents at April 30, 2013, approximates carrying value. Exposure to interest rate risk on our long-term debt is mitigated due to fixed-rate maturities.

We utilize derivative instruments to manage changes in the fair value of our debt. Interest rate swaps mitigate the risk associated with the underlying hedged item. At the inception of the contract, the instrument is evaluated and documented for hedge accounting treatment. If the contract is designated as a cash flow hedge, the mark-to-market gains or losses on the swap are deferred and included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss to the extent effective, and reclassified to interest expense in the period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. If the contract is designated as a fair value hedge, the swap would be recognized at fair value on the balance sheet and changes in the fair value would be recognized in interest expense. Generally, changes in the fair value of the derivative are equal to changes in the fair value of the underlying debt and have no impact on earnings. We did not have any interest rate swaps outstanding at April 30, 2013 and 2012.

Based on our overall interest rate exposure as of and during the year ended April 30, 2013, including derivatives and other instruments sensitive to interest rates, a hypothetical 10 percent movement in interest rates would not materially affect our results of operations. In measuring interest rate risk by the amount of net change in the fair value of our financial liabilities, a hypothetical 1 percent decrease in interest rates at April 30, 2013, would increase the fair value of our long-term debt by approximately $104.1.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk: We have operations outside the U.S. with foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities, primarily denominated in Canadian currency. Because we have foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities, financial exposure may result, primarily from the timing of transactions and the movement of exchange rates. The foreign currency balance sheet exposures as of April 30, 2013, are not expected to result in a significant impact on future earnings or cash flows.

We utilize foreign currency exchange forwards and options contracts to manage the price volatility of foreign currency exchange fluctuations on future cash payments primarily related to purchases of certain raw materials, finished goods, and fixed assets in Canada. The contracts generally have maturities of less than one year. Instruments currently used to manage foreign currency exchange exposures do not meet the requirements for hedge accounting treatment and the change in value of these instruments is immediately recognized in cost of products sold. If the contract qualifies for hedge accounting treatment, to the extent the hedge is deemed effective, the associated mark-to-market gains and losses are deferred and included

as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. These gains or losses are reclassified to earnings in the period the contract is executed. The ineffective portion of these contracts is immediately recognized in earnings. Based on our hedged foreign currency positions as of April 30, 2013, a hypothetical 10 percent change in exchange rates would not result in a material loss of fair value.

Revenues from customers outside the U.S., subject to foreign currency exchange, represented 8 percent of net sales during 2013. Thus, certain revenues and expenses have been, and are expected to be, subject to the effect of foreign currency fluctuations, and these fluctuations may have an impact on operating results.

Commodity Price Risk: We use certain raw materials and other commodities that are subject to price volatility caused by supply and demand conditions, political and economic variables, weather, investor speculation, and other unpredictable factors. To manage the volatility related to anticipated commodity purchases, we use futures and options with maturities of generally less than one year. Certain of these instruments are designated as cash flow hedges. The mark-to-market gains or losses on qualifying hedges are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss to the extent effective and reclassified to cost of products sold in the period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The mark-to-market gains or losses on nonqualifying, excluded, and ineffective portions of hedges are recognized in cost of products sold immediately.

The following sensitivity analysis presents our potential loss of fair value resulting from a hypothetical 10 percent change in market prices related to raw material commodities.

 

     Year Ended April 30,  
       2013      2012  

High

   $ 34.0       $ 28.0   

Low

     7.6         6.4   

Average

     20.7         14.6   

The estimated fair value was determined using quoted market prices and was based on our net derivative position by commodity at each quarter end during the fiscal year. The calculations are not intended to represent actual losses in fair value that we expect to incur. In practice, as markets move, we actively manage our risk and adjust hedging strategies as appropriate. The commodities hedged have a high inverse correlation to price changes of the derivative commodity instrument; thus, we would expect that any gain or loss in the estimated fair value of its derivatives would generally be offset by an increase or decrease in the estimated fair value of the underlying exposures.

 

 

  2013 Annual Report    35


MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements included in this Annual Report contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. The forward-looking statements may include statements concerning our current expectations, estimates, assumptions, and beliefs concerning future events, conditions, plans, and strategies that are not historical fact. Any statement that is not historical in nature is a forward-looking statement and may be identified by the use of words and phrases such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “will,” “plans,” and similar phrases.

Federal securities laws provide a safe harbor for forward-looking statements to encourage companies to provide prospective information. We are providing this cautionary statement in connection with the safe harbor provisions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, as such statements are by nature subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are outside our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements and from our historical results and experience. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as the following:

 

   

volatility of commodity markets from which raw materials, particularly green coffee beans, peanuts, soybean oil, wheat, milk, corn, and sugar, are procured and the related impact on costs;

 

   

risks associated with derivative and purchasing strategies we employ to manage commodity pricing risks, including the risk that such strategies could result in significant losses and adversely impact our liquidity;

 

   

crude oil price trends and their impact on transportation, energy, and packaging costs;

 

   

our ability to successfully implement and realize the full benefit of price changes that are intended to fully recover cost including the competitive, retailer, and consumer response, and the impact of the timing of the price changes to profits and cash flow in a particular period;

 

   

the success and cost of introducing new products and the competitive response;

 

   

the success and cost of marketing and sales programs and strategies intended to promote growth in our businesses;

 

   

general competitive activity in the market, including competitors’ pricing practices and promotional spending levels;

 

   

our ability to successfully integrate acquired and merged businesses in a timely and cost-effective manner;

   

the successful completion of our restructuring programs and the ability to realize anticipated savings and other potential benefits within the time frames currently contemplated;

 

   

the impact of food security concerns involving either our products or our competitors’ products;

 

   

the impact of accidents and natural disasters, including crop failures and storm damage;

 

   

the concentration of certain of our businesses with key customers and suppliers, including single-source suppliers of certain key raw materials, such as packaging for our Folgers coffee products, and finished goods, such as K-Cups , and the ability to manage and maintain key relationships;

 

   

the loss of significant customers, a substantial reduction in orders from these customers, or the bankruptcy of any such customer;

 

   

changes in consumer coffee preferences and other factors affecting the coffee business, which represents a substantial portion of our business;

 

   

a change in outlook or downgrade in our public credit rating by a rating agency;

 

   

our ability to obtain any required financing on a timely basis and on acceptable terms;

 

   

the timing and amount of capital expenditures, share repurchases, and restructuring costs;

 

   

impairments in the carrying value of goodwill, other intangible assets, or other long-lived assets or changes in useful lives of other intangible assets;

 

   

the impact of new or changes to existing governmental laws and regulations and their application;

 

   

the impact of future legal, regulatory, or market measures regarding climate change;

 

   

the outcome of current and future tax examinations, changes in tax laws, and other tax matters, and their related impact on our tax positions;

 

   

foreign currency and interest rate fluctuations;

 

   

political or economic disruption;

 

   

other factors affecting share prices and capital markets generally; and

 

   

risks related to other factors described under “Risk Factors” in other reports and statements we have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Readers are cautioned not to unduly rely on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, when evaluating the information presented in this Annual Report. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances.

 

 

36    The J. M. Smucker Company  


REPORT OF MANAGEMENT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

Shareholders

The J. M. Smucker Company

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate accounting and internal control systems over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Our internal control system is designed to provide reasonable assurance that we have the ability to record, process, summarize, and report reliable financial information on a timely basis.

Our management, with the participation of the principal financial and executive officers, assessed the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting as of April 30, 2013. In making this assessment, we used the criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“the COSO criteria”).

Based on our assessment of internal control over financial reporting under the COSO criteria, we concluded the internal control over financial reporting was effective as of April 30, 2013.

Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, audited the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of April 30, 2013, and their report thereon is included on page 38 of this report.

 

  Richard K. Smucker   Mark R. Belgya  
  Chief Executive Officer   Senior Vice President and  
    Chief Financial Officer  

 

  2013 Annual Report    37


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

Board of Directors and Shareholders

The J. M. Smucker Company

We have audited The J. M. Smucker Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of April 30, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“the COSO criteria”). The J. M. Smucker Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, The J. M. Smucker Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of April 30, 2013, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of The J. M. Smucker Company as of April 30, 2013 and 2012, and the related statements of consolidated income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended April 30, 2013, and our report dated June 18, 2013, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

 

LOGO

Akron, Ohio

June 18, 2013

 

38    The J. M. Smucker Company  


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

Board of Directors and Shareholders

The J. M. Smucker Company

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of The J. M. Smucker Company as of April 30, 2013 and 2012, and the related statements of consolidated income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended April 30, 2013. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of The J. M. Smucker Company at April 30, 2013 and 2012, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended April 30, 2013, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), The J. M. Smucker Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of April 30, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated June 18, 2013, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

 

LOGO

Akron, Ohio

June 18, 2013

 

  2013 Annual Report    39


REPORT OF MANAGEMENT ON RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

Shareholders

The J. M. Smucker Company

Management of The J. M. Smucker Company is responsible for the preparation, integrity, accuracy, and consistency of the consolidated financial statements and the related financial information in this report. Such information has been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and is based on our best estimates and judgments.

We maintain systems of internal accounting controls supported by formal policies and procedures that are communicated throughout the Company. There is a program of audits performed by our internal audit staff designed to evaluate the adequacy of and adherence to these controls, policies, and procedures.

Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited our financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Management has made all financial records and related data available to Ernst & Young LLP during its audit.

Our audit committee, comprised of three non-employee members of the Board of Directors, meets regularly with the independent registered public accounting firm and management to review the work of the internal audit staff and the work, audit scope, timing arrangements, and fees of the independent registered public accounting firm. The audit committee also regularly satisfies itself as to the adequacy of controls, systems, and financial records. The director of the internal audit department is required to report directly to the chair of the audit committee as to internal audit matters.

It is our best judgment that our policies and procedures, our program of internal and independent audits, and the oversight activity of the audit committee work together to provide reasonable assurance that our operations are conducted according to law and in compliance with the high standards of business ethics and conduct to which we subscribe.

 

  Richard K. Smucker   Mark R. Belgya  
  Chief Executive Officer   Senior Vice President and  
    Chief Financial Officer  

 

40    The J. M. Smucker Company  


STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

     Year Ended April 30,  

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

   2013     2012     2011  

Net sales

   $ 5,897.7      $ 5,525.8      $ 4,825.7   

Cost of products sold

     3,858.6        3,637.4        2,973.1   

Cost of products sold – restructuring and merger and integration

     11.5        43.2        54.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross Profit

     2,027.6        1,845.2        1,798.5   

Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses

     973.9        892.7        863.1   

Amortization

     96.8        88.1        73.8   

Impairment charges

     —          4.6        17.6   

Other restructuring and merger and integration costs

     42.8        72.5        59.1   

Other special project costs

     6.7        —          —     

Loss on divestiture

     —          11.3        —     

Other operating (income) expense – net

     (3.0     (2.3     0.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Income

     910.4        778.3        784.3   

Interest expense – net

     (93.4     (79.8     (67.1

Other income – net

     0.3        2.7        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Before Income Taxes

     817.3        701.2        717.2   

Income taxes

     273.1        241.5        237.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income

   $ 544.2      $ 459.7      $ 479.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per common share:

      

Net Income

   $ 5.00      $ 4.06      $ 4.06   

Net Income – Assuming Dilution

   $ 5.00      $ 4.06      $ 4.05   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends Declared per Common Share

   $ 2.08      $ 1.92      $ 1.68   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
      

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

     Year Ended April 30,  

(Dollars in millions)

   2013     2012     2011  

Net income

   $ 544.2      $ 459.7      $ 479.5   

Other comprehensive income (loss):

      

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     (5.5     (14.8     24.8   

Cash flow hedging derivative activity, net of tax

     8.0        (25.2     4.0   

Pension and other postretirement benefit plans activity, net of tax

     2.9        (48.3     (5.9

Available-for-sale securities activity, net of tax

     2.0        0.7        1.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

     7.4        (87.6     24.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income

   $ 551.6      $ 372.1      $ 503.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

  2013 Annual Report    41


CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

ASSETS     
     April 30,  

(Dollars in millions)

   2013     2012  

Current Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 256.4      $ 229.7   

Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts

     313.7        347.5   

Inventories:

    

Finished products

     618.9        643.5   

Raw materials

     326.6        318.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     945.5        961.6   

Other current assets

     79.6        104.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

     1,595.2        1,643.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, Plant, and Equipment

    

Land and land improvements

     98.5        89.6   

Buildings and fixtures

     494.4        460.2   

Machinery and equipment

     1,267.5        1,160.3   

Construction in progress

     124.9        143.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     1,985.3        1,853.1   

Accumulated depreciation

     (842.8     (757.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Property, Plant, and Equipment

     1,142.5        1,096.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Noncurrent Assets

    

Goodwill

     3,052.9        3,054.6   

Other intangible assets – net

     3,089.4        3,187.0   

Other noncurrent assets

     151.8        134.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Noncurrent Assets

     6,294.1        6,375.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 9,031.8      $ 9,115.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

42    The J. M. Smucker Company  


CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY             
     April 30,  

(Dollars in millions)

   2013     2012  

Current Liabilities

    

Accounts payable

   $ 285.8      $ 274.7   

Accrued compensation

     69.5        83.3   

Accrued trade marketing and merchandising

     57.4        62.1   

Dividends payable

     55.4        52.9   

Current portion of long-term debt

     50.0        50.0   

Other current liabilities

     78.7        93.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

     596.8        616.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Noncurrent Liabilities

    

Long-term debt

     1,967.8        2,020.5   

Defined benefit pensions

     163.0        147.6   

Other postretirement benefits

     67.1        68.8   

Deferred income taxes

     987.2        992.7   

Other noncurrent liabilities

     101.1        105.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Noncurrent Liabilities

     3,286.2        3,334.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     3,883.0        3,951.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shareholders’ Equity

    

Serial preferred shares – no par value:

    

Authorized – 6,000,000 shares; outstanding – none

     —          —     

Common shares – no par value:

    

Authorized – 150,000,000 shares; outstanding – 106,486,935 at April 30, 2013, and 110,284,715 at April 30, 2012 (net of 22,118,230 and 18,320,450 treasury shares, respectively), at stated value

     26.6        27.6   

Additional capital

     4,125.1        4,261.2   

Retained income

     1,075.5        961.2   

Amount due from ESOP Trust

     (1.8     (2.6

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (76.6     (84.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Shareholders’ Equity

     5,148.8        5,163.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 9,031.8      $ 9,115.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

     Year Ended April 30,  

(Dollars in millions)

   2013     2012     2011  

Operating Activities

      

Net income

   $ 544.2      $ 459.7      $ 479.5   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:

      

Depreciation

     143.7        120.4        112.2   

Depreciation – restructuring and merger and integration

     10.4        38.5        53.6   

Amortization

     96.8        88.1        73.8   

Impairment charges

     —          4.6        17.6   

Share-based compensation expense

     21.3        21.7        24.0   

Other restructuring activities

     (0.7     8.0        8.5   

Loss on sale of assets – net

     4.8        3.4        2.9   

Loss on divestiture

     —          11.3        —     

Deferred income tax benefit

     (15.6     (17.2     (59.8

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect from businesses acquired:

      

Trade receivables

     33.2        9.3        (102.6

Inventories

     15.2        (48.2     (204.2

Other current assets

     4.6        3.0        (33.4

Accounts payable

     11.2        35.8        54.3   

Accrued liabilities

     (6.7     36.9        30.4   

Proceeds from settlement of interest rate swaps – net

     —          17.7        —     

Defined benefit pension contributions

     (40.0     (11.4     (16.8

Accrued and prepaid taxes

     3.5        (3.0     (78.4

Other – net

     29.9        (47.7     30.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

     855.8        730.9        391.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing Activities

      

Businesses acquired, net of cash acquired

     —          (737.3     —     

Additions to property, plant, and equipment

     (206.5     (274.2     (180.1

Equity investment in affiliate

     —          (35.9     —     

Proceeds from divestiture

     —          9.3        —     

Purchases of marketable securities

     —          —          (75.6

Sales and maturities of marketable securities

     —          18.6        57.1   

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant, and equipment

     3.3        4.0        5.8   

Other – net

     17.6        (20.4     (0.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash Used for Investing Activities

     (185.6     (1,035.9     (192.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing Activities

      

Repayments of long-term debt

     (50.0     —          (10.0

Proceeds from long-term debt – net

     —          748.6        400.0   

Quarterly dividends paid

     (222.8     (213.7     (194.0

Purchase of treasury shares

     (364.2     (315.8     (389.1

Proceeds from stock option exercises

     2.2        2.8        14.5   

Other – net

     (6.2     (2.3     8.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash (Used for) Provided by Financing Activities

     (641.0     219.6        (170.4

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     (2.5     (4.7     7.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     26.7        (90.1     36.2   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     229.7        319.8        283.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year

   $ 256.4      $ 229.7      $ 319.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
(  ) Denotes use of cash

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

44    The J. M. Smucker Company  


STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

   Common
Shares
Outstanding
    Common
Shares
    Additional
Capital
    Retained
Income
    Amount
Due from
ESOP Trust
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
    Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 

Balance at May 1, 2010

     119,119,152      $ 29.8      $ 4,575.1      $ 746.1      $ (4.1   $ (20.6   $ 5,326.3   

Net income

           479.5            479.5   

Other comprehensive income

               24.2        24.2   
              

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income

                 503.7   

Purchase of treasury shares

     (5,832,423     (1.5     (225.6     (162.0         (389.1

Stock plans (includes tax benefit of $7.3)

     885,393        0.2        47.1              47.3   

Cash dividends declared

           (196.7         (196.7

Other

             0.8          0.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at April 30, 2011

     114,172,122        28.5        4,396.6        866.9        (3.3     3.6        5,292.3   

Net income

           459.7            459.7   

Other comprehensive income

               (87.6     (87.6
              

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income

                 372.1   

Purchase of treasury shares

     (4,236,430     (1.1     (165.6     (149.1         (315.8

Stock plans (includes tax benefit of $4.8)

     349,023        0.2        30.2              30.4   

Cash dividends declared

           (216.3         (216.3

Other

             0.7          0.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at April 30, 2012

     110,284,715        27.6        4,261.2        961.2        (2.6     (84.0     5,163.4   

Net income

           544.2            544.2   

Other comprehensive income

               7.4        7.4   
              

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income

                 551.6   

Purchase of treasury shares

     (4,062,682     (1.0     (158.5     (204.7         (364.2

Stock plans (includes tax benefit of $2.9)

     264,902          22.4              22.4   

Cash dividends declared

           (225.2         (225.2

Other

             0.8          0.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at April 30, 2013

     106,486,935      $ 26.6      $ 4,125.1      $ 1,075.5      $ (1.8   $ (76.6   $ 5,148.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

  2013 Annual Report    45


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

(Dollars in millions, unless otherwise noted, except per share data)

 

NOTE 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries, and its majority-owned investments, if any. Intercompany transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires that we make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant estimates in these consolidated financial state me nts include: allowances for doubtful trade receivables, estimates of future cash flows associated with assets, asset impairments, useful lives and residual values for depreciation and amortization, net realizable value of inventories, accruals for trade marketing and merchandising programs, income taxes, and the determination of discount and other rate assumptions for defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit expenses. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Revenue Recognition: We recognize revenue, net of estimated returns and allowances, when all of the following criteria have been met: a valid customer order with a determinable price has been received; the product has been shipped and title has transferred to the customer; there is no further significant obligation to assist in the resale of the product; and collectability is reasonably assured. Trade marketing and merchandising programs are classified as a reduction of sales. A provision for estimated returns and allowances is recognized as a reduction of sales at the time revenue is recognized.

Major Customer: Sales to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and subsidiaries amounted to 26 percent of net sales in 2013, 2012, and 2011. These sales are primarily included in the two U.S. retail market segments. No other customer exceeded 10 percent of net sales for any year. Trade receivables at April 30, 2013 and 2012, included amounts due from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and subsidiaries of $92.0 and $84.1, respectively.

Shipping and Handling Costs: Shipping and handling costs are included in cost of products sold.

Trade Marketing and Merchandising Programs: In order to support our products, various promotional activities are conducted through retail trade, distributors, or directly with consumers, including in-store display and product placement programs, feature price discounts, coupons, and other similar activities. We regularly review and revise, when we deem necessary, estimates of costs for these promotional programs based on estimates of what will be redeemed by retail trade, distributors, or consumers. These estimates are made using various techniques including historical data on performance of similar promotional programs. Differences between estimated expenditures and actual performance are recognized as a change in estimate in a subsequent period. As the total promotional expenditures, including amounts classified as a reduction of sales, represented 25 percent of net sales in 2013, a possibility exists of materially different reported results if factors such as the level and success of the promotional programs or other conditions differ from expectations.

Advertising Expense: Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was $131.6, $119.6, and $115.1 in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

Research and Development Costs: Total research and development costs were $24.7, $21.9, and $21.0 in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

Share-Based Payments: Share-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which includes a one-year performance period plus the defined forfeiture period, which is typically four years of service or the attainment of a defined age and years of service.

The following table summarizes amounts related to share-based payments.

 

     Year Ended April 30,  
     2013      2012      2011  

Share-based compensation expense included in selling, distribution, and administrative expenses

   $ 20.5       $ 19.3       $ 19.9   

Share-based compensation expense included in other restructuring and merger and integration costs

     0.8         2.5         4.4   

Total share-based compensation expense

   $ 21.3       $ 21.8       $ 24.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Related income tax benefit

   $ 7.1       $ 7.5       $ 8.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

46    The J. M. Smucker Company  


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

As of April 30, 2013, total unrecognized share-based compensation cost related to nonvested share-based awards was $31.4. The weighted-average period over which this amount is expected to be recognized is 2.9 years.

Corporate income tax benefits realized upon exercise or vesting of an award in excess of that previously recognized in earnings, referred to as excess tax benefits, are presented in the Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows as a financing activity. Realized excess tax benefits are credited to additional capital in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Realized shortfall tax benefits, amounts which are less than that previously recognized in earnings, are first offset against the cumulative balance of excess tax benefits, if any, and then charged directly to income tax expense. For 2013, 2012, and 2011, the actual tax-deductible benefit realized from share-based compensation was $2.9, $4.8, and $7.3, respectively, including $2.9, $4.8, and $7.0, respectively, of excess tax benefits realized upon exercise or vesting of share-based compensation, and classified as other – net, under financing activities in the Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows.

Defined Contribution Plans: We offer employee savings plans for domestic and Canadian employees. Our contributions under these plans are based on a specified percentage of employee contributions. Charges to operations for these plans in 2013, 2012, and 2011 were $18.6, $16.1, and $16.4, respectively. For information on our defined benefit plans, see Note 8: Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits.

Income Taxes: We account for income taxes using the liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in the applicable tax rate is recognized in income or expense in the period that the change is effective. A valuation allowance is established when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. A tax benefit is recognized when it is more likely than not to be sustained.

We account for the financial statement recognition and measurement criteria of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return under FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes . FASB ASC 740 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, and disclosure.

In accordance with the requirements of FASB ASC 740, uncertain tax positions have been classified in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as long term, except to the extent payment is expected within one year. We recognize net interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.

Cash and Cash Equivalents: We consider all short-term, highly-liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

Trade Receivables: In the normal course of business, we extend credit to customers. Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts, reflect the net realizable value of receivables and approximate fair value. We evaluate our trade receivables and establish an allowance for doubtful accounts based on a combination of factors. When aware that a specific customer has been impacted by circumstances such as bankruptcy filings or deterioration in the customer’s operating results or financial position, potentially making it unable to meet its financial obligations, we record a specific reserve for bad debt to reduce the related receivable to the amount we reasonably believe is collectible. We also record reserves for bad debt for all other customers based on a variety of factors, including the length of time the receivables are past due, historical collection experience, and an evaluation of current and projected economic conditions at the balance sheet date. Trade receivables are charged off against the allowance after we determine the potential for recovery is remote. At April 30, 2013 and 2012, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $1.3 and $1.7, respectively. The net provision for the allowance for doubtful accounts decreased $0.4 and $0.2 in 2013 and 2012, respectively, and increased $0.4 in 2011. We believe there is no concentration of risk with any single customer whose failure or nonperformance would materially affect results other than as discussed in Major Customer.

Inventories: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost for all inventories is determined using the first-in, first-out method applied on a consistent basis.

The cost of finished products and work-in-process inventory includes materials, direct labor, and overhead. Work-in-process is included in finished products in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and was $64.0 and $78.3 at April 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments: We utilize derivative instruments such as basis contracts, commodity futures and options contracts, foreign currency forwards and options, and interest rate swaps to manage exposures in commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates, and interest rates. We have policies in place that define acceptable instrument types we may enter into and establish controls to limit our market risk exposure. We account for these derivative instruments in accordance with FASB ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging , which requires all derivative instruments to be recognized in the financial statements and measured at fair value regardless of the purpose or intent for holding them. For derivatives designated as a cash flow hedge that are used to hedge an anticipated transaction, changes in fair value are deferred and recognized in shareholders’ equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss to the extent the hedge is effective and then recognized in the Statements of Consolidated Income in the period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Hedge effectiveness is measured at inception and on a monthly basis. Any ineffectiveness associated with the hedge or changes in fair value of derivatives that are nonqualifying are recognized immediately in the Statements of Consolidated Income. Derivatives designated as fair value hedges that are used to hedge against changes in the fair value of the underlying long-term debt are recognized at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the fair value of the derivative are recognized in the Statements of Consolidated Income and are offset by the change in the fair value of the underlying long-term debt. For additional information, see Note 12: Derivative Financial Instruments.

Property, Plant, and Equipment: Property, plant, and equipment is recognized at cost and is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset (3 to 20 years for machinery and equipment, 3 to 7 years for capitalized software costs, and 5 to 40 years for buildings, fixtures, and improvements). Coffee brew equipment is included in machinery and equipment in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and was $39.2 and $37.1 at April 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

We lease certain land, buildings, and equipment for varying periods of time, with renewal options. Rent expense in 2013, 2012, and 2011 totaled $59.2, $56.5, and $57.6, respectively. As of April 30, 2013, our minimum operating lease obligations were as follows: $24.5 in 2014, $16.6 in 2015, $16.1 in 2016, $14.5 in 2017, and $13.7 in 2018.

In accordance with FASB ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment , long-lived assets, except goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment when circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the assets to future net undiscounted cash flows we estimate to be generated by such assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds their estimated fair value. Assets to be disposed of by sale are recognized as held for sale at the lower of carrying value or estimated net realizable value.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price paid over the estimated fair value of the net assets of a business acquired. In accordance with FASB ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other , goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized but are reviewed at least annually for impairment. We conduct our annual test for impairment of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets as of February 1 of each year. A discounted cash flow valuation technique is utilized to estimate the fair value of our reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets. We also use a market-based approach to estimate the fair value of our reporting units. For annual impairment testing purposes, we have six reporting units. The discount rates utilized in the cash flow analyses are developed using a weighted-average cost of capital methodology. In addition to the annual test, we test for impairment if events or circumstances occur that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. For additional information, see Note 7: Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.

Marketable Securities and Other Investments: Under our investment policy, we may invest in debt securities deemed to be investment grade at the time of purchase for general corporate purposes. We determine the appropriate categorization of debt securities at the time of purchase and reevaluate such designation at each balance sheet date. We typically categorize all debt securities as available for sale, as we have the intent to convert these investments into cash if and when needed. Classification of available-for-sale marketable securities as current or noncurrent is based on whether the conversion to cash is expected to be necessary for operations in the upcoming year, which is consistent with the security’s maturity date, if applicable.

Securities categorized as available for sale are stated at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. All available-for-sale marketable securities had matured or were sold prior to April 30, 2012, other than the funds associated with nonqualified retirement plans discussed below. Proceeds of $18.6 and $57.1 were realized upon maturity or sale of available-for-sale marketable securities in 2012 and 2011, respectively. We use specific identification to determine the basis on which securities are sold.

 

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We also maintain funds for the payment of benefits associated with nonqualified retirement plans. These funds include investments considered to be available-for-sale marketable securities. At April 30, 2013 and 2012, the fair value of these investments was $48.8 and $36.2, respectively, and was included in other noncurrent assets. Included in accumulated other comprehensive loss at April 30, 2013 and 2012, were unrealized gains of $7.1 and $4.0, respectively. The related tax expense recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss was $2.6 and $1.5 at April 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Foreign Currency Translation: Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, while income and expenses are translated using average rates. Translation adjustments are reported as a component of shareholders’ equity in accumulated other comprehensive loss. Included in accumulated other comprehensive loss at April 30, 2013 and 2012, were foreign currency gains of $61.5 and $67.0, respectively.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards: In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income , which eliminated the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of shareholders’ equity and required the presentation of net income and other comprehensive income to be in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. ASU 2011-05 did not change the components that are recognized in net income or other comprehensive income. ASU 2011-05 was effective in 2013, and we elected to present net income and other comprehensive income in two separate but consecutive statements. In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income . ASU 2013-02 requires reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to net income be presented on the financial statements or in a note to the financial statements. ASU 2013-02 becomes effective in 2014 and will be applied prospectively. We do not anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2013-02 will impact our financial statements, but will expand our disclosures related to amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities . ASU 2011-11 requires the disclosure of both gross and net information about financial instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the consolidated balance sheet. In January 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-01, Scope Clarification of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, which limits the scope of ASU 2011-11 to derivatives, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and lending transactions. ASU 2011-11, as clarified by ASU 2013-01, will be effective for us on May 1, 2013, and will require retrospective application. We do not anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2011-11, as clarified by ASU 2013-01, will impact our financial statements, but will expand our disclosures related to financial instruments.

The FASB issued ASU 2011-08, Testing Goodwill for Impairment , and ASU 2012-02, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment , in September 2011 and July 2012, respectively. ASU 2011-08 and ASU 2012-02 simplify the guidance for testing impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets by allowing the option to perform a qualitative test to assess the likelihood that the estimated fair value is less than the carrying amount. ASU 2011-08 was effective for our February 1, 2013 annual impairment test. ASU 2012-02 will be effective for our February 1, 2014 annual impairment test, but early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2011-08 did not change the process for our February 1, 2013 impairment test and did not impact our financial statements or related disclosures. We do not anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2012-02 will change the process for our February 1, 2014 impairment test.

Risks and Uncertainties: The raw materials we use are primarily commodities, agricultural-based products, and packaging materials. The principal packaging materials we use are glass, plastic, steel cans, caps, carton board, and corrugate. The fruit and vegetable raw materials used in the production of our food products are purchased from independent growers and suppliers. Green coffee, peanuts, edible oils, sweeteners, milk, flour, corn, and other ingredients are obtained from various suppliers. The availability, quality, and cost of many of these commodities have fluctuated, and may continue to fluctuate, over time. Green coffee is sourced solely from foreign countries and its supply and price are subject to high volatility due to factors such as weather, global supply and demand, pest damage, speculative influences, and political and economic conditions in the source countries. Raw materials are generally available from numerous sources, although we have elected to source certain plastic packaging materials from single sources of supply pursuant to long-term contracts. While availability may vary year to year, we believe that we will continue to be able to obtain adequate supplies and that alternatives to single-sourced materials are available. We have not historically encountered significant shortages of key raw materials. We consider our relationships with key material suppliers to be good.

Of our total employees, 28 percent are covered by union contracts at nine locations. The contracts vary in term depending on the location, with four contracts expiring in 2014, representing 8 percent of our total employees.

 

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We insure our business and assets in each country against insurable risks, to the extent that we deem appropriate, based upon an analysis of the relative risks and costs.

Reclassifications: Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year classifications.

 

NOTE 2 ACQUISITIONS

On January 3, 2012, we completed the acquisition of a majority of the North American foodservice coffee and hot beverage business of Sara Lee Corporation, including a liquid coffee manufacturing facility in Suffolk, Virginia, for $420.6 in an all-cash transaction. Utilizing proceeds from the 3.50 percent Senior Notes issued in October 2011, we paid Sara Lee Corporation, renamed The Hillshire Brands Company, $375.6, net of a working capital adjustment, and will pay an additional $50.0 in declining installments through June 2021, to a subsidiary of D.E Master Blenders 1753 N.V., an independent public company separated from The Hillshire Brands Company. The additional $50.0 obligation was included in other current liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and was recognized at a present value of $45.0 as of the date of acquisition. During 2013, $10.0 was paid and included in other – net financing on the Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows.

Total one-time costs related to the acquisition are estimated to be approximately $28.0, consisting primarily of transition services provided by Sara Lee Corporation and employee separation and relocation costs, nearly all of which are cash related. We have incurred one-time costs of $25.5 through April 30, 2013, directly related to the merger and integration of the acquired business, and the charges were reported in other restructuring and merger and integration costs in the Statements of Consolidated Income. We incurred one-time costs of $11.3 in 2013 and we expect the remainder of the costs to be incurred through 2014.

The acquisition included the market-leading liquid coffee concentrate business sold under the licensed Douwe Egberts ® brand, along with a variety of roast and ground coffee, cappuccino, tea, and cocoa products, sold through foodservice channels in North America. Liquid coffee concentrate adds a unique, high-quality, and technology-driven form of coffee to our existing foodservice product offering.

The purchase price was allocated to the underlying assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. We determined the estimated fair values based on independent appraisals, discounted cash flow analyses, and our own estimates. The purchase price exceeded the estimated fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired, and, as such, the excess was allocated to goodwill. The amount allocated to goodwill was primarily attributable to anticipated synergies and market expansion.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date.

 

Assets acquired:

  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1.2   

Other current assets

     42.6   

Property, plant, and equipment

     92.8   

Goodwill

     149.9   

Intangible assets

     138.9   

Other noncurrent assets

     0.9   
  

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

   $ 426.3   
  

 

 

 

Liabilities assumed:

  

Current liabilities

   $ 3.6   

Noncurrent liabilities

     2.1   
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities assumed

   $ 5.7   
  

 

 

 

Net assets acquired

   $ 420.6   
  

 

 

 

Of the total goodwill assigned to the International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods segment, $133.6 is deductible for income tax purposes.

 

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The purchase price allocated to the identifiable intangible assets acquired is as follows:

 

Intangible assets with finite lives:

  

Customer relationships (10-year useful life)

   $ 92.0   

Technology (10-year useful life)

     23.8   

Trademarks (6-year weighted-average useful life)

     23.1   
  

 

 

 

Total intangible assets

   $ 138.9   
  

 

 

 

On May 16, 2011, we completed the acquisition of the coffee brands and business operations of Rowland Coffee Roasters, Inc. (“Rowland Coffee”), a privately-held company headquartered in Miami, Florida, for $362.8. The acquisition included a manufacturing, distribution, and office facility in Miami. We utilized cash on hand and borrowed $180.0 under our revolving credit facility to fund the transaction. In addition, we incurred one-time costs of $13.4 through April 30, 2013, directly related to the merger and integration of Rowland Coffee, which includes approximately $6.0 in noncash expense items that were reported in cost of products sold – restructuring and merger and integration. The remaining charges were reported in other restructuring and merger and integration costs in the Statements of Consolidated Income. Total one-time costs related to the acquisition are estimated to be approximately $25.0, including approximately $10.0 of noncash charges, primarily accelerated depreciation, associated with consolidating coffee production currently in Miami into our existing facilities in New Orleans, Louisiana. We incurred one-time costs of $2.7 in 2013 and we expect the remainder of the costs to be incurred through 2015.

The acquisition of Rowland Coffee, a leading producer of espresso coffee in the U.S., strengthens and broadens our leadership in the U.S. retail coffee category by adding the leading Hispanic brands, Café Bustelo and Café Pilon , to our portfolio of brands.

The purchase price was allocated to the underlying assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. We determined the estimated fair values based on independent appraisals, discounted cash flow analyses, and our own estimates. The purchase price exceeded the estimated fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired, and, as such, the excess was allocated to goodwill. The amount allocated to goodwill was primarily attributable to anticipated synergies and market expansion. The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date.

 

Assets acquired:

  

Current assets

   $ 34.0   

Property, plant, and equipment

     29.2   

Goodwill

     91.7   

Intangible assets

     213.5   
  

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

   $ 368.4   
  

 

 

 

Liabilities assumed:

  

Current liabilities

   $     5.6   
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities assumed

   $ 5.6   
  

 

 

 

Net assets acquired

   $ 362.8   
  

 

 

 

Goodwill of $84.8 and $6.9 was assigned to the U.S. Retail Coffee and the International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods segments, respectively. Of the total goodwill, $82.4 is deductible for income tax purposes.

The purchase price allocated to the identifiable intangible assets acquired is as follows:

 

Intangible assets with finite lives:

  

Customer relationships (19-year weighted-average useful life)

   $ 147.8   

Trademark (10-year useful life)

     1.6   

Intangible assets with indefinite lives:

  

Trademarks

     64.1   
  

 

 

 

Total intangible assets

   $ 213.5   
  

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 3 EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT

On March 26, 2012, we acquired a 25 percent equity interest in Guilin Seamild Biologic Technology Development Co., Ltd. (“Seamild”), a privately-owned manufacturer and marketer of oats products headquartered in Guilin in the Guangxi province of China, for $35.9. Seamild’s products, primarily oatmeal and oat-based cereals, are sold under the leading Seamild brand with distribution in retail channels throughout China. Seamild’s portfolio of quality, trusted products aligns with our strategy of owning and marketing leading food brands.

The initial investment in Seamild was recorded at cost and is included in other noncurrent assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The difference between the carrying amount of the investment and the underlying equity in net assets is primarily attributable to goodwill and other intangible assets. Under the equity method of accounting, the investment is adjusted for our proportionate share of earnings or losses, including consideration of basis differences resulting from the difference between the initial carrying amount of the investment and the underlying equity in net assets. The investment did not have a material impact on the International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods segment or the consolidated financial statements for the years ended April 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

NOTE 4 RESTRUCTURING

In calendar 2010, we announced plans to restructure our coffee, fruit spreads, and Canadian pickle and condiments operations as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the long-term strength and profitability of our leading brands. The initiative included capital investments for a new state-of-the-art food manufacturing facility in Orrville, Ohio; consolidation of coffee production in New Orleans, Louisiana; and the transition of pickle and condiments production to third-party manufacturers.

In addition, during 2013, we announced plans to expand capacity in order to support our growth objectives for the peanut and other nut butter businesses and increased our estimate of total anticipated restructuring costs from approximately $245.0 to $260.0. These additional costs primarily consist of site preparation and equipment relocation and production start-up costs. Production expansion will include converting the Memphis, Tennessee fruit spreads facility into a peanut butter plant. The Memphis facility was originally scheduled to close as part of the fruit spreads portion of the restructuring plan. Cumulative costs of $227.6 have been incurred through April 30, 2013. The majority of the remaining costs are anticipated to be recognized through 2015.

Upon conversion of the Memphis facility, we intend to relocate natural peanut butter production, currently produced at the New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania facility to the Memphis facility. The New Bethlehem facility will then be converted to produce specialty nut butters, which are currently produced by third-party manufacturers.

Upon completion, the restructuring plan will result in a reduction of approximately 850 full-time positions. As of April 30, 2013, approximately 80 percent of the 850 full-time positions have been reduced and the Sherman, Texas; Dunnville, Ontario; Delhi Township, Ontario; and Kansas City, Missouri facilities have been closed. The Ste. Marie, Quebec facility is anticipated to close in 2014.

 

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The following table summarizes the restructuring activity, including the liabilities recorded and the total amount expected to be incurred.

 

     Long-Lived
Asset Charges
    Employee
Separation
    Site Preparation
and Equipment
Relocation
    Production
Start-up
    Other Costs     Total  

Total expected restructuring charge

   $ 102.0      $ 67.0      $ 42.5      $ 39.0      $ 9.5      $ 260.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at May 1, 2010

   $ —        $ 1.1      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 1.1   

Charge to expense

     53.6        36.0        6.2        5.2        1.0        102.0   

Cash payments

     —          (18.4     (6.2     (5.2     (1.0     (30.8

Noncash utilization

     (53.6     (8.5     —          —          —          (62.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at April 30, 2011

   $ —        $ 10.2      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 10.2   

Charge to expense

     34.2        20.4        13.0        10.6        2.9        81.1   

Cash payments

     —          (13.8     (13.0     (10.6     (2.9     (40.3

Noncash utilization

     (34.2     (8.0     —          —          —          (42.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at April 30, 2012

   $ —        $ 8.8      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 8.8   

Charge to expense

     8.2        3.4        13.4        10.8        3.0        38.8   

Cash payments

     —          (4.5     (13.4     (10.8     (3.0     (31.7

Noncash utilization

     (8.2     —          —          —          —          (8.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at April 30, 2013

   $ —        $ 7.7      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 7.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Remaining expected restructuring charge

   $ 2.1      $ 6.1      $ 9.5      $ 12.4      $ 2.3      $ 32.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

During the years ended April 30, 2013, 2012, and 2011, total restructuring charges of $38.8, $81.1, and $102.0, respectively, were reported in the Statements of Consolidated Income. Of the total restructuring charges, $10.0, $38.6, and $54.1 were reported in cost of products sold – restructuring and merger and integration in the years ended April 30, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. The remaining charges were reported in other restructuring and merger and integration costs. The restructuring costs classified as cost of products sold – restructuring and merger and integration primarily include long-lived asset charges for accelerated depreciation related to property, plant, and equipment that had been used at the affected production facilities prior to closure.

Employee separation costs include severance, retention bonuses, and pension costs. Severance costs and retention bonuses are being recognized over the estimated future service period of the affected employees. The obligation related to employee separation costs is included in other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For additional information on the impact of the restructuring plan on defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans not reflected in the table above, see Note 8: Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits.

Other costs include professional fees, costs related to closing the facilities, and miscellaneous expenditures associated with the restructuring initiative and are expensed as incurred.

 

NOTE 5 REPORTABLE SEGMENTS

We operate in one industry: the manufacturing and marketing of food products. We have three reportable segments: U.S. Retail Coffee, U.S. Retail Consumer Foods, and International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods. The U.S. Retail Coffee segment primarily represents the domestic sales of Folgers, Dunkin’ Donuts, Millstone, Café Bustelo , and Café Pilon branded coffee; the U.S. Retail Consumer Foods segment primarily includes domestic sales of Jif, Smucker’s, Pillsbury, Crisco, Martha White, Hungry Jack, and Eagle Brand branded products; and the International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods segment is comprised of products distributed domestically and in foreign countries through retail channels, foodservice distributors and operators (e.g., restaurants, lodging, schools and universities, health care operators), and health and natural foods stores and distributors.

 

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Segment profit represents revenue, less direct and allocable operating expenses, and is consistent with the way in which we manage segments. However, we do not represent that the segments, if operated independently, would report the segment profit set forth below, as segment profit excludes certain operating expenses such as corporate administrative expenses. Segment assets represent direct and allocable assets, including certain corporate-held assets such as property, plant, and equipment, and are also set forth in the following table.

 

     Year Ended April 30,  
     2013     2012     2011  

Net sales:

      

U.S. Retail Coffee

   $ 2,306.5      $ 2,297.7      $ 1,930.9   

U.S. Retail Consumer Foods

     2,214.8        2,094.5        1,953.0   

International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods

     1,376.4        1,133.6        941.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net sales

   $ 5,897.7      $ 5,525.8      $ 4,825.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment profit:

      

U.S. Retail Coffee

   $ 607.5      $ 543.0      $ 536.1   

U.S. Retail Consumer Foods

     415.3        393.3        406.5   

International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods

     198.2        168.6        159.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total segment profit

   $ 1,221.0      $ 1,104.9      $ 1,102.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest expense – net

     (93.4     (79.8     (67.1

Share-based compensation expense

     (20.5     (19.3     (19.9

Cost of products sold – restructuring and merger and integration

     (11.5     (43.2     (54.1

Other restructuring and merger and integration costs

     (42.8     (72.5     (59.1

Other special project costs

     (6.7     —          —     

Corporate administrative expenses

     (229.1     (191.6     (184.8

Other income – net

     0.3        2.7        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

   $ 817.3      $ 701.2      $ 717.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Assets:

      

U.S. Retail Coffee

   $ 4,882.4      $ 5,033.6      $ 4,830.1   

U.S. Retail Consumer Foods

     2,618.2        2,612.7        2,416.0   

International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods

     1,201.3        1,179.6        684.4   

Unallocated (A)

     329.9        289.3        394.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 9,031.8      $ 9,115.2      $ 8,324.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges:

      

U.S. Retail Coffee

   $ 100.7      $ 102.3      $ 95.4   

U.S. Retail Consumer Foods

     47.1        46.7        43.3   

International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods

     63.7        37.7        41.7   

Unallocated (B)

     39.4        64.9        76.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges

   $ 250.9      $ 251.6      $ 257.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Additions to property, plant, and equipment:

      

U.S. Retail Coffee

   $ 46.5      $ 86.9      $ 59.9   

U.S. Retail Consumer Foods

     85.1        159.5        88.2   

International, Foodservice, and Natural Foods

     74.9        27.8        32.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total additions to property, plant, and equipment

   $ 206.5      $ 274.2      $ 180.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(A) Primarily represents unallocated cash and cash equivalents and corporate-held investments.
(B) Primarily represents unallocated depreciation expense included in cost of products sold – restructuring and merger and integration and corporate administrative expense.

 

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The following table presents certain geographical information.

 

     Year Ended April 30,  
     2013      2012      2011  

Net sales:

        

Domestic

   $ 5,355.9       $ 5,014.7       $ 4,358.1   

International:

        

Canada

   $ 459.5       $ 447.0       $ 409.7   

All other international

     82.3         64.1         57.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total international

   $ 541.8       $ 511.1       $ 467.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net sales

   $ 5,897.7       $ 5,525.8       $ 4,825.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Assets: (A)

        

Domestic

   $ 8,585.4       $ 8,683.5       $ 7,912.3   

International:

        

Canada

   $ 396.3       $ 386.0       $ 406.6   

All other international

     50.1         45.7         5.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total international

   $ 446.4       $ 431.7       $ 412.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 9,031.8       $ 9,115.2       $ 8,324.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Long-lived assets (excluding goodwill and other intangible assets):

        

Domestic

   $ 1,234.7       $ 1,164.8       $ 886.0   

International:

        

Canada

   $ 20.6       $ 28.1       $ 48.1   

All other international

     39.0         37.2         0.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total international

   $ 59.6       $ 65.3       $ 48.8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total long-lived assets (excluding goodwill and other intangible assets)

   $ 1,294.3       $ 1,230.1       $ 934.8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(A) Amounts in 2012, previously recognized in domestic, were adjusted to reflect the Seamild equity investment as all other international. See Note 3: Equity Method Investment for additional information.

The following table presents product sales information.

 

     Year Ended April 30,  
     2013     2012     2011  

Coffee

     48     48     44

Peanut butter

     13        12        12   

Fruit spreads

     6        7        8   

Shortening and oils

     6        7        7   

Baking mixes and frostings

     6        6        6   

Canned milk

     4        5        5   

Flour and baking ingredients

     4        5        5   

Juices and beverages

     3        2        3   

Frozen handheld

     3        2        2   

Portion control

     2        2        3   

Toppings and syrups

     2        2        2   

Other

     3        2        3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total product sales

     100     100     100
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

Note 6 EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the computation of net income per common share and net income per common share – assuming dilution under the two-class method.

 

     Year Ended April 30,  
     2013      2012      2011  

Net income

   $ 544.2       $ 459.7       $ 479.5   

Net income allocated to participating securities

     4.7         4.2         4.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income allocated to common stockholders

   $ 539.5       $ 455.5       $ 474.8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

     107,881,519         112,212,677         117,009,362   

Dilutive effect of stock options

     23,256         49,616         110,335   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution

     107,904,775         112,262,293         117,119,697   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income per common share

   $ 5.00       $ 4.06       $ 4.06   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income per common share – assuming dilution

   $ 5.00       $ 4.06       $ 4.05   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table reconciles the weighted-average common shares used in the basic and diluted earnings per share disclosures to the total weighted-average shares outstanding.

 

     Year Ended April 30,  
     2013      2012      2011  

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

     107,881,519         112,212,677         117,009,362   

Weighted-average participating shares outstanding

     946,378         1,051,274         1,156,389   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares outstanding

     108,827,897         113,263,951         118,165,751   

Dilutive effect of stock options

     23,256         49,616         110,335   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares outstanding – assuming dilution

     108,851,153         113,313,567         118,276,086   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

56    The J. M. Smucker Company  


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

NOTE 7 GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

A summary of changes in goodwill during the years ended April 30, 2013 and 2012, by reportable segment is as follows:

 

     U.S. Retail
Coffee
     U.S. Retail
Consumer
Foods
    International,
Foodservice, and
Natural Foods
    Total  

Balance at May 1, 2011

   $ 1,635.4       $ 1,036.1      $ 141.2      $ 2,812.7   

Acquisitions

     84.8         —          156.8        241.6   

Other

     0.1         (0.9     1.1        0.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at April 30, 2012

   $ 1,720.3       $ 1,035.2      $ 299.1      $ 3,054.6   

Other

     —           (0.6     (1.1     (1.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at April 30, 2013

   $ 1,720.3       $ 1,034.6      $ 298.0      $ 3,052.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The other amounts primarily represent foreign currency exchange during April 30, 2013 and 2012.

Other intangible assets and related accumulated amortization and impairment charges are as follows:

 

     April 30, 2013      April 30, 2012  
     Acquisition
Cost
     Accumulated
Amortization/
Impairment
Charges
     Net      Acquisition
Cost
     Accumulated
Amortization/
Impairment
Charges
     Net  

Finite-lived intangible assets subject to amortization:

                 

Customer and contractual relationships

   $ 1,415.1       $ 314.8       $ 1,100.3       $ 1,415.1       $ 238.4       $ 1,176.7   

Patents and technology

     158.8         49.3         109.5         158.8         36.9         121.9   

Trademarks

     62.5         26.9         35.6         62.5         18.9         43.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total intangible assets subject to amortization

   $ 1,636.4       $ 391.0       $ 1,245.4       $ 1,636.4       $ 294.2       $ 1,342.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Indefinite-lived intangible assets not subject to amortization:

                 

Trademarks

   $ 1,855.6       $ 11.6       $ 1,844.0       $ 1,855.6       $ 10.8       $ 1,844.8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other intangible assets

   $ 3,492.0       $ 402.6       $ 3,089.4       $ 3,492.0       $ 305.0       $ 3,187.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets was $96.6, $87.7, and $73.4 in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. The weighted-average useful lives of the customer and contractual relationships, patents and technology, and trademarks are 19 years, 13 years, and 9 years, respectively. The weighted-average useful life of the total finite-lived intangible assets is 18 years. Based on the amount of intangible assets subject to amortization at April 30, 2013, the estimated amortization expense is $97.7 for 2014, $96.5 for both 2015 and 2016, $95.9 for 2017, and $91.8 for 2018.

We review goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets at least annually for impairment. The annual impairment review was performed as of February 1, 2013. Goodwill impairment is tested at the reporting unit level. We have six reporting units. No goodwill or other indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment was recognized as a result of the annual evaluation performed as of February 1, 2013. The estimated fair value of each reporting unit and other indefinite-lived intangible asset was substantially in excess of its carrying value as of the annual test date, with the exception of the Crisco trademark. A sensitivity analysis was performed on the Crisco trademark and yielded an estimated fair value slightly below carrying value resulting from a hypothetical 50 basis point increase in the discount rate and a 50 basis point decrease in the expected long-term growth rate. The Crisco trademark represents less than 10 percent of total other indefinite-lived intangible assets.

Nonrecurring fair value adjustments of $4.6 and $17.6 were recognized related to the impairment of certain intangible assets in 2012 and 2011, respectively. The impairment recognized in 2012 was related to a finite-lived trademark upon evaluation of the historical performance and future growth of this regional canned milk brand. The majority of the impairment recognized in 2011 was related to the Europe’s Best trademark and customer relationship. In October 2011, we sold the Europe’s Best frozen fruit and vegetable business, resulting in a loss of $11.3.

 

  2013 Annual Report    57


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

NOTE 8 PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

We have defined benefit pension plans covering certain domestic and Canadian employees. Benefits are based on the employee’s years of service and compensation. Our plans are funded in conformity with the funding requirements of applicable government regulations.

In addition to providing pension benefits, we sponsor several unfunded, defined postretirement plans that provide health care and life insurance benefits to certain retired domestic and Canadian employees. These plans are contributory, with retiree contributions adjusted periodically, and contain other cost-sharing features, such as deductibles and coinsurance. Covered employees generally are eligible for these benefits when they reach age 55 and have attained 10 years of credited service.

Upon completion of the restructuring activity discussed in Note 4: Restructuring, approximately 850 full-time positions will be reduced. We have included the impact of the reductions in measuring the U.S. and Canadian benefit obligation of the pension plans and other postretirement plans at April 30, 2013 and 2012. Included in the following tables are charges recognized for termination benefits, curtailment, and settlement as a result of the restructuring plan.

During 2013, a portion of our terminated pension participants received lump-sum cash settlements in order to reduce our future pension obligation and administrative costs. The charges related to the lump-sum cash settlements are included below in settlement loss and were reported in other special project costs in the Statement of Consolidated Income for the year ended April 30, 2013. The lump-sum offerings in 2013 conclude the pension settlement special project cost activities.

The following table summarizes the components of net periodic benefit cost and the change in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans.

 

     Defined Benefit
Pension Plans
    Other
Postretirement Benefits
 

Year Ended April 30,

   2013     2012     2011     2013     2012     2011  

Service cost

   $ 8.8      $ 8.1      $ 7.5      $ 2.5      $ 2.3      $ 1.6   

Interest cost

     23.9        26.2        25.5        3.0        3.1        2.8   

Expected return on plan assets

     (25.3     (27.0     (26.8     —          —          —     

Amortization of prior service cost (credit)

     1.0        1.1        1.1        (0.4     (0.4     (0.5

Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain)

     13.1        9.4        10.3        —          —          (0.5

Curtailment loss (gain)

     —          1.1        4.1        —          (0.1     —     

Settlement loss

     6.7        1.1        —          —          —          —     

Termination benefit cost

     —          1.8        8.4        —          2.0        2.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 28.2      $ 21.8      $ 30.1      $ 5.1      $ 6.9      $ 5.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other changes in plan assets and benefit liabilities recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss before income taxes:

            

Prior service (cost) credit arising during the year

   $ (4.0   $ —        $ (0.4   $ 9.6      $ —        $ (0.9

Net actuarial loss arising during the year

     (20.5     (82.1     (13.5     (4.5     (4.2     (7.8

Amortization of prior service cost (credit)

     1.0        1.1        1.1        (0.4     (0.4     (0.5

Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain)

     13.1        9.4        10.3        —          —          (0.5

Curtailment loss (gain)

     2.0        1.1        4.1        —          (0.1     —     

Settlement loss

     6.7        1.1        —          —          —          —     

Foreign currency translation

     0.9        1.1        (2.0     —          (0.1     0.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change for year

   $ (0.8 )     $ (68.3   $ (0.4   $ 4.7      $ (4.8   $ (9.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted-average assumptions used in determining net periodic benefit costs:

            

U.S. plans:

            

Discount rate

     4.70     5.50     5.80     4.70     5.50     5.80

Expected return on plan assets

     7.00        7.00        7.50        —          —          —     

Rate of compensation increase

     4.12        4.14        4.15        —          —          —     

Canadian plans:

            

Discount rate

     4.20     5.00     5.30     4.20     5.00     5.30

Expected return on plan assets

     6.17        6.66        7.08        —          —          —     

Rate of compensation increase

     4.00        4.00        4.00        —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
            

 

58    The J. M. Smucker Company  


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

We use a measurement date of April 30 to determine defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefits’ assets and benefit obligations. The following table sets forth the combined status of the plans as recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

                                           
     Defined Benefit Pension Plans       Other Postretirement Benefits    

April 30,

   2013     2012       2013         2012    

Change in benefit obligation:

        

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

   $ 561.7      $ 503.3      $ 68.8      $ 59.8   

Service cost

     8.8        8.1        2.5        2.3   

Interest cost

     23.9        26.2        3.0        3.1   

Amendments

     4.2        —          (9.6     —     

Actuarial loss

     39.6        60.0        4.5        4.3   

Participant contributions

     0.5        0.5        1.5        1.4   

Benefits paid

     (43.6     (28.5     (3.7     (3.6

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     (2.6     (5.1     (0.2     (0.5

Curtailment

     (2.0     0.4        —          (0.1

Settlement

     (14.8     (5.0     —          —     

Termination benefit cost

     —          1.8        —          2.0   

Other adjustments

     —          —          0.3        0.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Benefit obligation at end of year

   $ 575.7      $ 561.7      $ 67.1      $ 68.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in plan assets:

        

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

   $ 386.5      $ 407.6      $ —        $ —     

Actual return on plan assets

     44.2        5.2        —          —     

Company contributions

     40.0        11.4        2.2        2.2   

Participant contributions

     0.5        0.5        1.5        1.4   

Benefits paid

     (43.6     (28.5     (3.7     (3.6

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     (2.1     (4.7     —          —     

Settlement

     (14.8     (5.0     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

   $ 410.7      $ 386.5      $ —        $ —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Funded status of the plans

   $ (165.0   $ (175.2   $ (67.1   $ (68.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Defined benefit pensions

   $ (163.0   $ (147.6   $ —        $ —     

Accrued compensation

     (2.0     (27.6     —          —     

Postretirement benefits other than pensions

     —          —          (67.1     (68.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net benefit liability

   $ (165.0   $ (175.2   $ (67.1   $ (68.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table summarizes amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, before income taxes.

 

                                           
     Defined Benefit Pension Plans       Other Postretirement Benefits     

April 30,

   2013     2012     2013     2012  

Net actuarial (loss) gain

   $ (202.1   $ (204.4   $ (2.2   $ 2.3   

Prior service (cost) credit

     (6.1     (3.0     10.9        1.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss

   $ (208.2   $ (207.4   $ 8.7      $ 4.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The related tax impact recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss was a benefit of $68.2 and $69.2 at April 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

During 2014, we expect to recognize amortization of net actuarial losses and prior service cost of $13.0 and $0.2, respectively, in net periodic benefit cost.

 

  2013 Annual Report    59


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

The following table sets forth the weighted-average assumptions used in determining the benefit obligations.

 

     Defined Benefit
Pension  Plans
    Other
Postretirement Benefits
 

April 30,

   2013     2012     2013     2012  

U.S. plans:

        

Discount rate

     3.99     4.70     3.80     4.70

Rate of compensation increase

     4.12        4.14        —          —     

Canadian plans:

        

Discount rate

     3.65     4.20     3.70     4.20

Rate of compensation increase

     3.00        4.00        —          —     

For 2014, the assumed health care trend rates are 7.5 percent and 6.0 percent for the U.S. and Canadian plans, respectively. The rate for participants under age 65 is assumed to decrease to 5.0 percent in 2019 and 4.5 percent in 2017 for the U.S. and Canadian plans, respectively. The health care cost trend rate assumption has a significant effect on the amount of the other postretirement benefits obligation and periodic other postretirement benefits cost reported.

A one percentage point annual change in the assumed health care cost trend rate would have the following effect as of April 30, 2013:

 

     One Percentage Point  
     Increase      Decrease  

Effect on total service and interest cost components

   $ 0.2       $ 0.2   

Effect on benefit obligation

     3.4         2.9   

The following table sets forth selective information pertaining to our Canadian pension and other postretirement benefit plans.

 

     Defined Benefit
Pension Plans
    Other
Postretirement Benefits
 

Year Ended April 30,

   2013     2012     2013     2012  

Benefit obligation at end of year

   $ 125.7      $ 125.7      $ 13.5      $ 13.3   

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

     107.1        104.5        —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Funded status of the plans

   $ (18.6   $ (21.2   $ (13.5   $ (13.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Components of net periodic benefit cost:

        

Service cost

   $ 1.3      $ 1.3      $ —        $ —     

Interest cost

     5.0        5.6        0.6        0.6   

Expected return on plan assets

     (6.2     (7.0     —          —     

Amortization of net actuarial loss

     1.7        3.0        —          —     

Curtailment gain

     —          —          —          (0.1

Settlement loss

     —          1.1        —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 1.8      $ 4.0      $ 0.6      $ 0.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in plan assets:

        

Company contributions

   $ 5.0      $ 6.1      $ 0.9      $ 0.8   

Participant contributions

     0.4        0.5        —          —     

Benefits paid

     (9.4     (9.3     (0.9     (0.8

Actual return on plan assets

     8.7        3.1        —          —     

Foreign currency translation

     (2.1     (4.7     —          —     

Settlement loss

     —          (5.0     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

60    The J. M. Smucker Company  


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

The following table sets forth additional information related to our defined benefit pension plans.

 

     April 30,  
     2013      2012  

Accumulated benefit obligation for all pension plans

   $ 539.0       $ 523.6   

Plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets:

     

Accumulated benefit obligation

   $ 539.0       $ 523.6   

Fair value of plan assets

     410.7         386.5   

Plans with a projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets:

     

Projected benefit obligation

   $ 575.7       $ 561.7   

Fair value of plan assets

     410.7         386.5   

We employ a total return on investment approach for the defined benefit pension plans’ assets. A mix of equity, fixed-income, and alternative investments is used to maximize the long-term rate of return on assets for the level of risk. In determining the expected long-term rate of return on the defined benefit pension plans’ assets, we consider the historical rates of return, the nature of investments, the asset allocation, and expectations of future investment strategies. The actual rate of return was 12.6 percent and 1.9 percent for the years ended April 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

The following tables summarize the fair value of the major asset classes for the U.S. and Canadian defined benefit pension plans and the levels within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall.

 

     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Fair Value at
April 30, 2013
 

Cash and cash equivalents (A)

   $ 4.4       $ —         $ —         $ 4.4   

Equity securities:

           

U.S. (B)

     97.2         16.8         —           114.0   

International (C)

     72.1         12.9         —           85.0   

Fixed-income securities:

           

Bonds (D)

     147.7         —           —           147.7   

Fixed income (E)

     44.6         —           —           44.6   

Other types of investments: (F)

           

Private equity funds

     —           —           15.0         15.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total financial assets measured at fair value

   $ 366.0       $ 29.7       $ 15.0       $ 410.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  2013 Annual Report    61


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Fair Value at
April 30, 2012
 

Cash and cash equivalents (A)

   $ 14.0       $ —         $ —         $ 14.0   

Equity securities:

           

U.S. (B)

     79.6         16.9         —           96.5   

International (C)

     65.4         13.0         —           78.4   

Fixed-income securities:

           

Bonds (D)

     82.1         —           —           82.1   

Fixed income (E)

     76.9         —           —           76.9   

Other types of investments: (F)

           

Hedge funds

     —           —           22.3         22.3   

Private equity funds

     —           —           16.3         16.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total financial assets measured at fair value

   $ 318.0       $ 29.9       $ 38.6       $ 386.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(A) This category includes money market holdings with maturities of three months or less and cash held in escrow for less than six months. These assets are classified as Level 1 and based on their short-term nature, carrying value approximates fair value.
(B) This category is invested primarily in a diversified portfolio of common stocks and index funds that invest in U.S. stocks with market capitalization ranges similar to those found in the various Russell Indexes and are traded on active exchanges. The Level 1 assets are valued using quoted market prices for identical securities in active markets. The Level 2 assets are funds that consist of equity securities traded on active exchanges.
(C) This category is invested primarily in common stocks and other equity securities traded on active exchanges whose issuers are located outside the U.S. The fund invests primarily in developed countries, but may also invest in emerging markets. The Level 1 assets are valued using quoted market prices for identical securities in active markets. The Level 2 assets are funds that consist of equity securities traded on active exchanges.
(D) This category seeks to duplicate the return characteristics of high-quality corporate bonds with a duration range of 10 to 13 years. The Level 1 assets are valued using quoted market prices for identical securities in active markets.
(E) In 2013, this category is comprised of fixed-income funds that invest primarily in government-related bonds of non-U.S. issuers and include investments in the Canadian market as well as emerging markets. In 2012, this category was comprised of a core fixed-income fund that invested at least 80 percent of its assets in investment-grade U.S. corporate and government fixed-income securities, including mortgage-backed securities. The Level 1 assets are valued using quoted market prices for identical securities in active markets.
(F) The hedge funds category is comprised of hedge funds of funds that invest in equity hedge, directional, relative value, and event-driven funds. The hedge funds have quarterly liquidity with 65 days’ notice. All hedge funds were sold prior to April 30, 2013. The private equity funds category is comprised of one fund that consists primarily of limited partnership interests in corporate finance and venture capital funds. The private equity fund cannot be redeemed and return of principal is based on the liquidation of the underlying assets. Both the hedge funds and the private equity fund are classified as Level 3 assets and are valued based on each fund’s net asset value (“NAV”). NAV is calculated based on the estimated fair value of the underlying investment funds within the portfolio and is corroborated by our review.

 

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The following tables present a rollforward of activity for Level 3 assets.

 

           Hedge
Funds
    Private
Equity Funds
    Total  

Balance at May 1, 2012

     $ 22.3      $ 16.3      $ 38.6   

Purchases and sales – net

       (22.8     1.1        (21.7

Actual return on plan assets sold during the period

       0.5        —          0.5   

Actual return on plan assets still held at reporting date

       —          (2.4     (2.4
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at April 30, 2013

     $ —        $ 15.0      $ 15.0   
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     U.S. Equity
Securities
    Hedge
Funds
    Private
Equity Funds
    Total  

Balance at May 1, 2011

   $ 4.8      $ 37.4      $ 13.2      $ 55.4   

Purchases and sales – net

     3.0        (13.6     1.1        (9.5

Actual return on plan assets sold during the period

     (7.8     (0.9     —          (8.7

Actual return on plan assets still held at reporting date

     —          (0.6     2.0        1.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at April 30, 2012

   $ —        $ 22.3      $ 16.3      $ 38.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The current investment policy is to invest 47 percent of assets in equity securities, 47 percent in fixed-income securities, and 6 percent in other investments. Included in equity securities were 317,552 of our common shares at April 30, 2013 and 2012. The market value of these shares was $32.8 at April 30, 2013. We paid dividends of $0.6 on these shares during 2013.

We expect to contribute approximately $6.0 to the defined benefit pension plans in 2014. We expect the following payments to be made from the defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans: $42.9 in 2014, $36.4 in 2015, $44.0 in 2016, $38.0 in 2017, $42.3 in 2018, and $211.9 in 2019 through 2023.

 

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NOTE 9 SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

We provide for equity-based incentives to be awarded to key employees and non-employee directors. Currently, these incentives consist of restricted shares, restricted stock units (which may also be referred to as deferred stock units), performance units, and stock options. These awards are administered primarily through the 2010 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan approved by our shareholders in August 2010. Awards under this plan may be in the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units, incentive awards, and other share-based awards. Awards under this plan may be granted to our non-employee directors, consultants, officers, and other employees. Deferred stock units granted to non-employee directors vest immediately, and along with dividends credited on those deferred stock units, are paid out in the form of common shares upon termination of service as a non-employee director. At April 30, 2013, there were 7,092,083 shares available for future issuance under this plan.

Under the 2010 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, we have the option to settle share-based awards by issuing common shares from treasury, issuing new Company common shares, or issuing a combination of common shares from treasury and new Company common shares.

Stock Options: The following table is a summary of our stock option activity and related information.

 

     Options     Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
 

Outstanding at May 1, 2012

     124,841      $ 42.18   

Exercised

     (77,408     40.91   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Outstanding and exercisable at April 30, 2013

     47,433      $ 44.26   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

At April 30, 2013, the weighted-average remaining contractual term for stock options outstanding and exercisable was 2.3 years and the aggregate intrinsic value of these stock options was $2.8.

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2013, 2012, and 2011 was $3.4, $2.6, and $13.4, respectively.

Other Equity Awards: The following table is a summary of our restricted shares, deferred stock units, and performance units.

 

     Restricted Shares
and Deferred
Stock Units
    Weighted-Average
Grant Date

Fair Value
     Performance
Units
    Weighted-Average
Conversion Date
Fair Value
 

Outstanding at May 1, 2012

     990,990      $ 55.95         99,455      $ 76.37   

Granted

     109,770        76.37         106,666        100.54   

Converted

     99,455        76.37         (99,455     76.37   

Vested

     (199,642     59.01         —          —     

Forfeited

     (15,359     57.36         —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Outstanding at April 30, 2013

     985,214      $ 59.64         106,666      $ 100.54   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The total fair value of equity awards other than stock options vested in 2013, 2012, and 2011 was $11.8, $22.7, and $17.7, respectively. The weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted shares and deferred stock units is the average of the high and the low share price on the date of grant. The weighted-average conversion date fair value of performance units is the average of the high and the low share price on the date of conversion to restricted shares. The following table summarizes the weighted-average fair values of the equity awards granted in 2013, 2012, and 2011.

 

Year Ended April 30,

   Restricted
Shares and
Deferred
Stock Units
     Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
     Performance
Units
     Weighted-
Average
Conversion Date
Fair Value
 

2013

     109,770       $ 76.37         106,666       $ 100.54   

2012

     152,180         78.32         99,455         76.37   

2011

     303,863         58.32         125,360         77.53   

The performance units column represents the number of restricted shares received by certain executive officers, subsequent to year end, upon conversion of the performance units earned during the year. Restricted shares and deferred stock units generally vest four years from the date of grant or upon the attainment of a defined age and years of service, subject to certain retention requirements.

 

NOTE 10 DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS

Long-term debt consists of the following:

 

     Year Ended April 30,  
     2013      2012  

4.78% Senior Notes due June 1, 2014

   $ 100.0       $ 100.0   

6.12% Senior Notes due November 1, 2015

     24.0         24.0   

6.63% Senior Notes due November 1, 2018

     395.0         397.9   

3.50% Senior Notes due October 15, 2021

     748.8         748.6   

5.55% Senior Notes due April 1, 2022

     350.0         400.0   

4.50% Senior Notes due June 1, 2025

     400.0         400.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total long-term debt

   $ 2,017.8       $ 2,070.5   

Current portion of long-term debt

     50.0         50.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total long-term debt, less current portion

   $ 1,967.8       $ 2,020.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The 3.50 percent Senior Notes were issued in a public offering and the remaining Senior Notes were privately placed. The Senior Notes are unsecured and interest is paid semiannually. Scheduled payments are required on the 5.55 percent Senior Notes, of which $50.0 is due on April 1, 2014, and on the 4.50 percent Senior Notes, the first of which is $100.0 on June 1, 2020. During 2013, $50.0 was paid on the 5.55 percent Senior Notes as required. We may prepay at any time all or part of the Senior Notes at 100 percent of the principal amount thereof, together with accrued and unpaid interest, and any applicable make-whole amount. Interest paid totaled $97.7, $86.6, and $62.1 in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

We have a $1.0 billion revolving credit facility available with a group of nine banks that matures in July 2016. Our borrowings under the credit facility bear interest based on the prevailing U.S. Prime Rate, Canadian Base Rate, London Interbank Offered Rate, or Canadian Dealer Offered Rate, based on our election. Interest is payable either on a quarterly basis or at the end of the borrowing term. At April 30, 2013, we did not have a balance outstanding under the revolving credit facility. We had standby letters of credit of approximately $8.1 outstanding at April 30, 2013.

Our debt instruments contain certain financial covenant restrictions including consolidated net worth, a leverage ratio, and an interest coverage ratio. We are in compliance with all covenants.

 

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NOTE 11 CONTINGENCIES

We, like other food manufacturers, are from time to time subject to various administrative, regulatory, and other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. We are currently a defendant in a variety of such legal proceedings. We cannot predict with certainty the ultimate results of these proceedings or reasonably determine a range of potential loss. Our policy is to accrue costs for contingent liabilities when such liabilities are probable and amounts can be reasonably estimated. Based on the information known to date, we do not believe the final outcome of these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

 

NOTE 12 DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

We are exposed to market risks, such as changes in commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates, and interest rates. To manage the volatility related to these exposures, we enter into various derivative transactions. We have policies in place that define acceptable instrument types we may enter into and establish controls to limit our market risk exposure.

Commodity Price Management: We enter into commodity futures and options contracts to manage the price volatility and reduce the variability of future cash flows related to anticipated inventory purchases of key raw materials, notably green coffee, edible oils, and flour. We also enter into commodity futures and options contracts to manage price risk for energy input costs, including natural gas and diesel fuel. The derivative instruments generally have maturities of less than one year.

Certain of our derivative instruments meet the hedge criteria and are accounted for as cash flow hedges. The mark-to-market gains or losses on qualifying hedges are deferred and included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss to the extent effective, and reclassified to cost of products sold in the period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Cash flows related to qualifying hedges are classified consistently with the cash flows from the hedged item in the Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows. In order to qualify as a hedge of commodity price risk, it must be demonstrated that the changes in the fair value of the commodity’s futures contracts are highly effective in hedging price risks associated with the commodity purchased. Hedge effectiveness is measured and assessed at inception and on a monthly basis. The mark-to-market gains or losses on nonqualifying and ineffective portions of commodity hedges are recognized in cost of products sold immediately.

The commodities hedged have a high inverse correlation to price changes of the derivative commodity instrument. Thus, we would expect that any gain or loss in the estimated fair value of the derivatives would generally be offset by an increase or decrease in the estimated fair value of the underlying exposures.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Hedging: We utilize foreign currency forwards and options contracts to manage the effect of foreign currency exchange fluctuations on future cash payments primarily related to purchases of certain raw materials, finished goods, and fixed assets in Canada. The contracts generally have maturities of less than one year. At the inception of the contract, the derivative is evaluated and documented for hedge accounting treatment. Instruments currently used to manage foreign currency exchange exposures do not meet the requirements for hedge accounting treatment and the change in value of these instruments is immediately recognized in cost of products sold. If the contract qualifies for hedge accounting treatment, to the extent the hedge is deemed effective, the associated mark-to-market gains and losses are deferred and included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. These gains or losses are reclassified to earnings in the period the contract is executed. The ineffective portion of these contracts is immediately recognized in earnings.

Interest Rate Hedging: We utilize derivative instruments to manage changes in the fair value of our debt. Interest rate swaps mitigate the risk associated with the underlying hedged item. At the inception of the contract, the instrument is evaluated and documented for hedge accounting treatment. If the contract is designated as a cash flow hedge, the mark-to-market gains or losses on the swap are deferred and included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss to the extent effective, and reclassified to interest expense in the period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. If the contract is designated as a fair value hedge, the swap would be recognized at fair value on the balance sheet and changes in the fair value would be recognized in interest expense. Generally, changes in the fair value of the derivative are equal to changes in the fair value of the underlying debt and have no impact on earnings. There were no interest rate swaps outstanding at April 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

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The following table sets forth the fair value of derivative instruments recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

     April 30, 2013      April 30, 2012  
     Other
Current
Assets
     Other
Current
Liabilities
     Other
Current
Assets
     Other
Current
Liabilities
 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

           

Commodity contracts

   $ 2.1       $ 2.0       $ 6.6       $ 19.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments

   $ 2.1       $ 2.0       $ 6.6       $ 19.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

           

Commodity contracts

   $ 3.6       $ 2.3       $ 3.1       $ 3.6   

Foreign currency exchange contracts

     0.7         0.2         0.4         1.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

   $ 4.3       $ 2.5       $ 3.5       $ 4.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total derivative instruments

   $ 6.4       $ 4.5       $ 10.1       $ 24.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

We have elected to not offset fair value amounts recognized for commodity derivative instruments and the cash margin accounts executed with the same counterparty. We maintained cash margin accounts of $5.5 and $32.5 at April 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, that are included in other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following table presents information on pre-tax commodity contract net gains and losses recognized on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges.

 

     Year Ended April 30,  
     2013     2012  

Losses recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) (effective portion)

   $ (27.5   $ (31.8

(Losses) gains reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to cost of products sold (effective portion)

     (39.6     1.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in accumulated other comprehensive loss

   $ 12.1      $ (33.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Losses recognized in cost of products sold (ineffective portion)

   $ (0.9   $ (0.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss at April 30, 2013 and 2012, were deferred pre-tax net losses of $12.2 and $24.3, respectively, related to commodity contracts. The related tax impact recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss was a benefit of $4.4 and $8.8 at April 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The entire amount of the deferred net loss included in accumulated other comprehensive loss at April 30, 2013, is expected to be recognized in earnings within one year as the related commodity is sold.

 

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The following table presents information on the pre-tax losses recognized on the interest rate swap designated as a cash flow hedge.

 

     Year Ended April 30,  
     2013     2012  

Losses recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) (effective portion)

   $ —        $ (6.2

Losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to interest expense (effective portion)

     (0.5     (0.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in accumulated other comprehensive loss

   $ 0.5      $ (5.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss at April 30, 2013 and 2012, were deferred pre-tax losses of $5.4 and $5.9, respectively, related to the interest rate swap that was terminated in October 2011. The related tax benefit recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss was $1.9 and $2.1 at April 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Approximately $0.6 of the pre-tax loss will be recognized over the next 12 months.

The following table presents the net realized and unrealized gains and losses recognized in cost of products sold on derivatives not designated as qualified hedging instruments.

 

     Year Ended April 30,  
     2013     2012  

Unrealized gains (losses) on commodity contracts

   $ 6.1      $ (7.8

Unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency exchange contracts

     0.5        (0.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total unrealized gains (losses) recognized in cost of products sold

   $ 6.6      $ (8.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized (losses) gains on commodity contracts

   $ (1.5   $ 24.1   

Realized gains on foreign currency exchange contracts

     0.8        1.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total realized (losses) gains recognized in cost of products sold

   $ (0.7   $ 25.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total gains recognized in cost of products sold

   $ 5.9      $ 17.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table presents the gross contract notional value of outstanding derivative contracts.

 

     Year Ended April 30,  
     2013      2012  

Commodity contracts

   $ 347.6       $ 983.4   

Foreign currency exchange contracts

     56.8         94.4   

 

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NOTE 13 OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Financial instruments, other than derivatives, that potentially subject us to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash investments and trade receivables. The carrying value of these financial instruments approximates fair value. With respect to trade receivables, we believe there is no concentration of risk with any single customer whose failure or nonperformance would materially affect our results other than as discussed in Major Customer of Note 1: Accounting Policies. We do not require collateral from our customers. Our other financial instruments, with the exception of long-term debt, are recognized at estimated fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following table provides information on the carrying amount and fair value of our financial instruments.

 

     April 30, 2013     April 30, 2012  
     Carrying
Amount
    Fair Value     Carrying
Amount
    Fair Value  

Other investments

   $ 48.8      $ 48.8      $ 36.2      $ 36.2   

Derivative financial instruments – net

     1.9        1.9        (14.0     (14.0

Long-term debt

     (2,017.8     (2,388.1     (2,070.5     (2,443.5

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Valuation techniques are based on observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect readily obtainable data from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions.

The following tables summarize the fair values and the levels within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall for our financial instruments.

 

     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
    Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Fair Value at
April 30, 2013
 

Other investments: (A)

         

Equity mutual funds

   $ 21.6      $ —        $ —         $ 21.6   

Municipal obligations

     —          26.6        —           26.6   

Other investments

     0.6        —          —           0.6   

Derivatives: (B)

         

Commodity contracts – net

     0.7        0.7        —           1.4   

Foreign currency exchange contracts – net

     —          0.5        —           0.5   

Long-term debt (C)

     (803.6     (1,584.5     —           (2,388.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total financial instruments measured at fair value

   $ (780.7   $ (1,556.7   $ —         $ (2,337.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
    Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Fair Value at
April 30, 2012
 

Other investments: (A)

         

Equity mutual funds

   $ 14.7      $ —        $ —         $ 14.7   

Municipal obligations

     —          20.4        —           20.4   

Other investments

     1.1        —          —           1.1   

Derivatives: (B)

         

Commodity contracts – net

     (12.8     (0.6     —           (13.4

Foreign currency exchange contracts – net

     —          (0.6     —           (0.6

Long-term debt (C)

     (777.0     (1,666.5     —           (2,443.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total financial instruments measured at fair value

   $ (774.0   $ (1,647.3   $ —         $ (2,421.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(A) Other investments consist of funds maintained for the payment of benefits associated with nonqualified retirement plans. The funds include equity securities listed in active markets and municipal obligations valued by a third party using valuation techniques that utilize inputs which are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. As of April 30, 2013, our municipal obligations are scheduled to mature as follows: $1.0 in 2014, $2.2 in 2015, $0.6 in 2016, $1.8 in 2017, and the remaining $21.0 in 2018 and beyond.
(B) Level 1 derivatives are valued using quoted market prices for identical instruments in active markets. The Level 2 derivatives are valued using quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets. For additional information, see Note 12: Derivative Financial Instruments.
(C) Long-term debt is comprised of public Senior Notes classified as Level 1 and private Senior Notes classified as Level 2. The public Senior Notes are traded in an active secondary market and valued using quoted prices. The value of the private Senior Notes is based on the net present value of each interest and principal payment calculated, utilizing an interest rate derived from a fair market yield curve. For additional information, see Note 10: Debt and Financing Arrangements.

 

NOTE 14 INCOME TAXES

Income (loss) before income taxes is as follows:

 

     Year Ended April 30,  
     2013      2012     2011  

Domestic

   $ 791.9       $ 706.4      $ 729.7   

Foreign

     25.4         (5.2     (12.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

   $ 817.3       $ 701.2      $ 717.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:

 

     Year Ended April 30,  
     2013     2012     2011  

Current:

      

Federal

   $ 262.1      $ 228.2      $ 271.4   

Foreign

     6.1        6.8        4.6   

State and local

     20.5        23.7        21.5   

Deferred:

      

Federal

     (15.6     (10.2     (51.0

Foreign

     0.9        (6.9     (7.3

State and local

     (0.9     (0.1     (1.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income tax expense

   $ 273.1      $ 241.5      $ 237.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate is as follows:

 

     Year Ended April 30,  

Percent of Pretax Income

   2013     2012     2011  

Statutory federal income tax rate

     35.0     35.0     35.0

State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit

     1.8        2.3        2.2   

Domestic manufacturing deduction

     (3.1     (3.1     (3.8

Other items – net

     (0.3     0.2        (0.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effective income tax rate

     33.4     34.4     33.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income taxes paid

   $ 279.2      $ 257.8      $ 366.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

We are a voluntary participant in the Compliance Assurance Process (“CAP”) program offered by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and are currently under a CAP examination for the tax year ended April 30, 2013. Through the contemporaneous exchange of information with the IRS, this program is designed to identify and resolve tax positions with the IRS prior to the filing of a tax return, which allows us to remain current with our IRS examinations. The IRS has completed the CAP examinations for tax years ended April 30, 2010, April 30, 2011, and April 30, 2012. Tax years prior to 2010 are no longer subject to U.S. federal tax examination. With limited exceptions, we are no longer subject to examination for state and local jurisdictions for tax years prior to 2008 and for tax years prior to 2006 for foreign jurisdictions.

Deferred income taxes reflect the tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax reporting. Significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

 

     April 30,  
     2013      2012  

Deferred tax liabilities:

     

Intangible assets

   $ 1,019.6       $ 1,021.9   

Property, plant, and equipment

     94.4         102.6   

Other

     9.4         8.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

   $ 1,123.4       $ 1,132.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Deferred tax assets:

     

Post-employment and other employee benefits

   $ 116.3       $ 107.5   

Tax credit and loss carryforwards

     1.5         2.5   

Intangible assets

     5.4         3.4   

Other

     37.7         40.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total deferred tax assets

   $ 160.9       $ 154.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net deferred tax liability

   $ 962.5       $ 978.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  2013 Annual Report    71


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

The following table summarizes state and foreign loss and credit carryforwards at April 30, 2013.

 

     Related Tax
Deduction
     Deferred
Tax Asset
     Expiration Date  

Tax carryforwards:

        

State loss carryforwards

   $ 1.0       $ 0.1         2014 to 2030   

State tax credit carryforwards

     —           1.3         2019   

Foreign jurisdictional tax credit carryforwards

     —           0.1         2015   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total tax carryforwards

   $ 1.0       $ 1.5      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Deferred income taxes have not been provided on approximately $250.0 of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries since these amounts are considered to be permanently reinvested. Any additional taxes payable on the earnings of foreign subsidiaries, if remitted, would be partially offset by domestic tax deductions or tax credits for foreign taxes paid. It is not practical to estimate the amount of additional taxes that might be payable on such undistributed earnings.

Our unrecognized tax benefits as of April 30, 2013 and 2012, were $29.7 and $24.0, respectively. Of the unrecognized tax benefits, $20.6 and $16.4 would affect the effective tax rate, if recognized, as of April 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Our accrual for tax-related net interest and penalties totaled $2.0 and $1.7 as of April 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The amount of tax-related net interest and penalties charged to earnings totaled $0.3 and $0.1 during 2013 and 2012, respectively. Interest credited to earnings totaled $0.5 during 2011.

Within the next 12 months, it is reasonably possible that we could decrease our unrecognized tax benefits by an estimated $ 3.1, primarily as a result of the expiration of statute of limitations periods.

A reconciliation of our unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

 

     2013      2012  

Balance at May 1,

   $ 24.0       $ 20.3   

Increases:

     

Current year tax positions

     4.8         3.6   

Prior year tax positions

     2.5         2.1   

Foreign currency translation

     —           0.2   

Decreases:

     

Prior year tax positions

     0.2         —     

Settlement with tax authorities

     1.0         0.3   

Expiration of statute of limitations periods

     0.4         1.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at April 30,

   $ 29.7       $ 24.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

72    The J. M. Smucker Company  


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

NOTE 15 GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

In October 2011, we filed a registration statement on Form S-3 registering certain securities described therein, including debt securities which are guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries. We issued $750.0 of 3.50 percent Senior Notes pursuant to the registration statement that are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by J. M. Smucker LLC and The Folgers Coffee Company (the “subsidiary guarantors”), which are 100 percent wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company. A subsidiary guarantor will be released from its obligations under the indenture governing the notes (a) if we exercise our legal or covenant defeasance option or if our obligations under the indenture are discharged in accordance with the terms of the indenture or (b) upon delivery of an officer’s certificate to the trustee that the subsidiary guarantor does not guarantee our obligations under any of our other primary senior indebtedness and that any other guarantees of such primary senior indebtedness of the subsidiary guarantor have been released other than through discharges as a result of payment by such guarantor on such guarantees.

Condensed consolidated financial information for the Company, the subsidiary guarantors, and the non-guarantor subsidiaries is provided below. The principal elimination entries relate to investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions, including transactions with our 100 percent wholly-owned subsidiary guarantors and non-guarantor subsidiaries. We have accounted for investments in subsidiaries using the equity method.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

     Year Ended April 30, 2013  
     The J. M. Smucker
Company (Parent)
    Subsidiary
Guarantors
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ 4,447.6      $ 1,296.4      $ 5,430.3      $ (5,276.6   $ 5,897.7   

Cost of products sold

     3,957.3        1,190.6        4,015.0        (5,292.8     3,870.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross Profit

     490.3        105.8        1,415.3        16.2        2,027.6   

Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses, restructuring, merger and integration costs, and other special project costs

     199.0        42.9        781.5        —          1,023.4   

Amortization

     4.8        —          92.0        —          96.8   

Other operating (income) expense – net

     (2.7     (2.2     1.9        —          (3.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Income

     289.2        65.1        539.9        16.2        910.4   

Interest (expense) income – net

     (94.4     1.2        (0.2     —          (93.4

Other income (expense) – net

     0.7        1.1        (1.5     —          0.3   

Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries

     408.6        156.7        66.4        (631.7     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Before Income Taxes

     604.1        224.1        604.6        (615.5     817.3   

Income taxes

     59.9        0.4        212.8        —          273.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income

   $ 544.2      $ 223.7      $ 391.8      $ (615.5   $ 544.2   

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

     7.4        9.0        4.1        (13.1     7.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income

   $ 551.6      $ 232.7      $ 395.9      $ (628.6   $ 551.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  2013 Annual Report    73


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

     Year Ended April 30, 2012  
     The J. M. Smucker
Company (Parent)
    Subsidiary
Guarantors
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ 4,302.7      $ 1,547.8      $ 3,822.4      $ (4,147.1   $ 5,525.8   

Cost of products sold

     3,741.0        1,408.8        2,682.7        (4,151.9     3,680.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross Profit

     561.7        139.0        1,139.7        4.8        1,845.2   

Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses, restructuring, and merger and integration costs

     243.4        61.5        660.3        —          965.2   

Amortization and impairment charges

     11.2        —          81.5        —          92.7   

Other operating (income) expense – net

     (1.3     (1.3     11.6        —          9.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Income

     308.4        78.8        386.3        4.8        778.3   

Interest (expense) income – net

     (80.7     3.0        (2.1     —          (79.8

Other income (expense) – net

     1,404.4        0.4        (3.6     (1,398.5     2.7   

Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries

     (1,095.0     184.2        79.2        831.6        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Before Income Taxes

     537.1        266.4        459.8        (562.1     701.2   

Income taxes

     77.3        1.2        163.0        —          241.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income

   $ 459.8      $ 265.2      $ 296.8      $ (562.1   $ 459.7   

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

     (87.7     (23.1     (49.8     73.0        (87.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income

   $ 372.1      $ 242.1      $ 247.0      $ (489.1   $ 372.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

     Year Ended April 30, 2011  
     The J. M. Smucker
Company (Parent)
    Subsidiary
Guarantors
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ 3,880.9      $ 2,805.6      $ 3,759.8      $ (5,620.6   $ 4,825.7   

Cost of products sold

     3,196.8        2,546.5        2,884.8        (5,600.9     3,027.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross Profit

     684.1        259.1        875.0        (19.7     1,798.5   

Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses, restructuring, and merger and integration costs

     216.7        79.3        626.2        —          922.2   

Amortization and impairment charges

     5.2        64.6        21.6        —          91.4   

Other operating (income) expense – net

     (0.7     (2.6     3.9        —          0.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Income

     462.9        117.8        223.3        (19.7     784.3   

Interest (expense) income – net

     (67.7     3.4        (2.8     —          (67.1

Other (expense) income – net

     (1.3     1.7        (0.4     —          —     

Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries

     203.1        83.9        67.3        (354.3     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Before Income Taxes

     597.0        206.8        287.4        (374.0     717.2   

Income taxes

     117.5        21.8        98.4        —          237.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income

   $ 479.5      $ 185.0      $ 189.0      $ (374.0   $ 479.5   

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

     24.2        (45.9     30.6        15.3        24.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income

   $ 503.7      $ 139.1      $ 219.6      $ (358.7   $ 503.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

74    The J. M. Smucker Company  


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

       April 30, 2013  
     The J. M. Smucker
Company (Parent)
    Subsidiary
Guarantors
     Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
     Eliminations     Consolidated  

ASSETS

            

Current Assets

            

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 108.0      $ —         $ 148.4       $ —        $ 256.4   

Inventories

     —          225.9         733.2         (13.6     945.5   

Other current assets

     320.4        3.3         69.6         —          393.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

     428.4        229.2         951.2         (13.6     1,595.2   

Property, Plant, and Equipment – Net

     230.9        445.1         466.5         —          1,142.5   

Investments in Subsidiaries

     7,950.9        3,856.6         146.6         (11,954.1     —     

Intercompany

     (2,504.5     324.8         941.3         1,238.4        —     

Other Noncurrent Assets

            

Goodwill

     1,082.0        —           1,970.9         —          3,052.9   

Other intangible assets – net

     509.8        —           2,579.6         —          3,089.4   

Other noncurrent assets

     72.0        13.7         66.1         —          151.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Noncurrent Assets

     1,663.8        13.7         4,616.6         —          6,294.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 7,769.5      $ 4,869.4       $ 7,122.2       $ (10,729.3   $ 9,031.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

            

Current Liabilities

   $ 317.8      $ 104.9       $ 174.1       $ —        $ 596.8   

Noncurrent Liabilities

            

Long-term debt

     1,967.8        —           —           —          1,967.8   

Deferred income taxes

     97.5        —           889.7         —          987.2   

Other noncurrent liabilities

     237.6        18.1         75.5         —          331.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Noncurrent Liabilities

     2,302.9        18.1         965.2         —          3,286.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     2,620.7        123.0         1,139.3         —          3,883.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Shareholders’ Equity

     5,148.8        4,746.4         5,982.9         (10,729.3     5,148.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 7,769.5      $ 4,869.4       $ 7,122.2       $ (10,729.3   $ 9,031.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  2013 Annual Report    75


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

       April 30, 2012  
     The J. M. Smucker
Company (Parent)
    Subsidiary
Guarantors
     Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
     Eliminations     Consolidated  

ASSETS

            

Current Assets

            

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 108.3      $ —         $ 121.4       $ —        $ 229.7   

Inventories

     —          161.5         815.0         (14.9     961.6   

Other current assets

     334.2        3.5         114.5         —          452.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

     442.5        165.0         1,050.9         (14.9     1,643.5   

Property, Plant, and Equipment – Net

     220.4        389.1         486.6         —          1,096.1   

Investments in Subsidiaries

     7,544.3        3,688.9         104.1         (11,337.3     —     

Intercompany

     (1,859.8     552.2         598.5         709.1        —     

Other Noncurrent Assets

            

Goodwill

     981.6        —           2,073.0         —          3,054.6   

Other intangible assets – net

     435.7        —           2,751.3         —          3,187.0   

Other noncurrent assets

     60.0        11.1         62.9         —          134.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Noncurrent Assets

     1,477.3        11.1         4,887.2         —          6,375.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 7,824.7      $ 4,806.3       $ 7,127.3       $ (10,643.1   $ 9,115.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

            

Current Liabilities

   $ 323.6      $ 101.7       $ 191.6       $ —        $ 616.9   

Noncurrent Liabilities

            

Long-term debt

     2,020.5        —           —           —          2,020.5   

Deferred income taxes

     104.8        0.3         887.6         —          992.7   

Other noncurrent liabilities

     212.4        20.0         89.3         —          321.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Noncurrent Liabilities

     2,337.7        20.3         976.9         —          3,334.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     2,661.3        122.0         1,168.5         —          3,951.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Shareholders’ Equity

     5,163.4        4,684.3         5,958.8         (10,643.1     5,163.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 7,824.7      $ 4,806.3       $ 7,127.3       $ (10,643.1   $ 9,115.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

76    The J. M. Smucker Company  


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

 

     Year Ended April 30, 2013  
     The J. M. Smucker
Company (Parent)
    Subsidiary
Guarantors
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations      Consolidated  

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

   $ 206.6      $ 53.9      $ 595.3      $ —         $ 855.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investing Activities

           

Additions to property, plant, and equipment

     (33.6     (103.1     (69.8     —           (206.5

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant, and equipment

     —          0.1        3.2        —           3.3   

Other – net

     (9.5     3.4        23.7        —           17.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Cash Used for Investing Activities

     (43.1     (99.6     (42.9     —           (185.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financing Activities

           

Repayments of long-term debt

     (50.0     —          —          —           (50.0

Quarterly dividends paid

     (222.8     —          —          —           (222.8

Purchase of treasury shares

     (364.2     —          —          —           (364.2

Proceeds from stock option exercises

     2.2        —          —          —           2.2   

Investments in subsidiaries

     2.1        (181.7     179.6        —           —     

Intercompany

     465.4        227.4        (692.8     —           —     

Other – net

     3.5        —          (9.7     —           (6.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Cash (Used for) Provided by Financing Activities

     (163.8     45.7        (522.9     —           (641.0

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

            —          (2.5     —           (2.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (0.3     —          27.0        —           26.7   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     108.3        —          121.4        —           229.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year

   $ 108.0      $ —        $ 148.4      $ —         $ 256.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(  ) Denotes use of cash

 

  2013 Annual Report     77


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

 

     Year Ended April 30, 2012  
     The J. M. Smucker
Company (Parent)
    Subsidiary
Guarantors
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations      Consolidated  

Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Operating Activities

   $ 1,622.9      $ 165.0      $ (1,057.0   $ —         $ 730.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investing Activities

           

Businesses acquired, net of cash acquired

     —          —          (737.3     —           (737.3

Additions to property, plant, and equipment

     (53.0     (133.6     (87.6     —           (274.2

Equity investment in affiliate

     —          —          (35.9     —           (35.9

Proceeds from divestiture

     —          —          9.3        —           9.3   

Sales and maturities of marketable securities

     18.6        —          —          —           18.6   

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant, and equipment

     0.2        0.4        3.4        —           4.0   

Other – net

     —          (3.5     (16.9     —           (20.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Cash Used for Investing Activities

     (34.2     (136.7     (865.0     —           (1,035.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financing Activities

           

Proceeds from long-term debt

     748.6        —          —          —           748.6   

Quarterly dividends paid

     (213.7     —          —          —           (213.7

Purchase of treasury shares

     (315.8     —          —          —           (315.8

Proceeds from stock option exercises

     2.8        —          —          —           2.8   

Investments in subsidiaries

     (2,935.4     3,691.9        (756.5     —           —     

Intercompany

     1,028.6        (3,720.2     2,691.6        —           —     

Other – net

     (2.3     —          —          —           (2.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Cash (Used for) Provided by Financing Activities

     (1,687.2     (28.3     1,935.1        —           219.6   

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     —          —          (4.7     —           (4.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (98.5     —          8.4        —           (90.1

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     206.8        —          113.0        —           319.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year

   $ 108.3      $ —        $ 121.4      $ —         $ 229.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(  ) Denotes use of cash

 

78    The J. M. Smucker Company  


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

 

     Year Ended April 30, 2011  
     The J. M. Smucker
Company (Parent)
    Subsidiary
Guarantors
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations      Consolidated  

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

   $ 212.4      $ 93.0      $ 86.2      $ —         $ 391.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investing Activities

           

Additions to property, plant, and equipment

     (59.1     (53.4     (67.6     —           (180.1

Purchases of marketable securities

     (75.6     —          —          —           (75.6

Sales and maturities of marketable securities

     57.1        —          —          —           57.1   

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant, and equipment

     1.1        0.3        4.4        —           5.8   

Other – net

     —          —          (0.1     —           (0.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Cash Used for Investing Activities

     (76.5     (53.1     (63.3     —           (192.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financing Activities

           

Repayments of long-term debt

     (10.0     —          —          —           (10.0

Proceeds from long-term debt

     400.0        —          —          —           400.0   

Quarterly dividends paid

     (194.0     —          —          —           (194.0

Purchase of treasury shares

     (389.1     —          —          —           (389.1

Proceeds from stock option exercises

     14.5        —          —          —           14.5   

Investments in subsidiaries

     419.9        (17.5     (402.4     —           —     

Intercompany

     (395.7     (22.4     418.1        —           —     

Other – net

     7.6        —          0.6        —           8.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Cash (Used for) Provided by Financing Activities

     (146.8     (39.9     16.3        —           (170.4

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     —          —          7.9        —           7.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (10.9     —          47.1        —           36.2   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     217.7        —          65.9        —           283.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year

   $ 206.8      $ —        $ 113.0      $ —         $ 319.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(  ) Denotes use of cash

 

  2013 Annual Report    79


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The J. M. Smucker Company

 

 

 

NOTE 16  COMMON SHARES

Voting: The Amended Articles of Incorporation (“Articles”) provide that each holder of a common share outstanding is entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the shareholders except for the following specific matters:

 

   

any matter that relates to or would result in the dissolution or liquidation of the Company;

 

   

the adoption of any amendment of our Articles or Amended Regulations, or the adoption of amended Articles, other than the adoption of any amendment or amended Articles that increases the number of votes to which holders of our common shares are entitled or expands the matters to which time-phased voting applies;

 

   

any proposal or other action to be taken by our shareholders relating to the Rights Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2009, between the Company and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. or any successor plan;

 

   

any matter relating to any stock option plan, stock purchase plan, executive compensation plan, executive benefit plan, or other similar plan, arrangement, or agreement;

 

   

adoption of any agreement or plan of or for the merger, consolidation, or majority share acquisition of us or any of our subsidiaries with or into any other person, whether domestic or foreign, corporate or noncorporate, or the authorization of the lease, sale, exchange, transfer, or other disposition of all, or substantially all, of our assets;

 

   

any matter submitted to our shareholders pursuant to Article Fifth (which relates to procedures applicable to certain business combinations) or Article Seventh (which relates to procedures applicable to certain proposed acquisitions of specified percentages of our outstanding common shares) of the Articles, as they may be further amended, or any issuance of our common shares for which shareholder approval is required by applicable stock exchange rules; and

 

   

any matter relating to the issuance of our commonshares or the repurchase of our common shares that the Board determines is required or appropriate to be submitted to our shareholders under the Ohio Revised Code or applicable stock exchange rules.

On the matters listed above, common shares are entitled to 10 votes per share if they meet the requirements set forth in the Articles. Common shares which would be entitled to 10 votes per share must meet one of the following criteria:

 

   

common shares for which there has not been a change in beneficial ownership in the past four years; or

 

   

common shares received through our various equity plans which have not been sold or otherwise transferred.

In the event of a change in beneficial ownership, the new owner of that common share will be entitled to only one vote with respect to that share on all matters until four years pass without a further change in beneficial ownership of the share.

Shareholders’ Rights Plan : Pursuant to a Shareholders’ Rights Plan adopted by the Board of Directors on May 20, 2009, one share purchase right is associated with each of our outstanding common shares.

Under the plan, the rights will initially trade together with our common shares and will not be exercisable. In the absence of further action by the directors, the rights generally will become exercisable and allow the holder to acquire our common shares at a discounted price if a person or group acquires 10 percent or more of our outstanding common shares. Rights held by persons who exceed the applicable threshold will be void. Shares held by members of the Smucker family are not subject to the threshold. If exercisable, each right entitles the shareholder to buy one common share at a discounted price. Under certain circumstances, the rights will entitle the holder to buy shares in an acquiring entity at a discounted price.

The plan also includes an exchange option. In general, if the rights become exercisable, the directors may, at their option, effect an exchange of part or all of the rights, other than rights that have become void, for common shares. Under this option, we would issue one common share for each right, in each case subject to adjustment in certain circumstances.

Our directors may, at their option, redeem all rights for $0.001 per right, generally at any time prior to the rights becoming exercisable. The rights will expire June 3, 2019, unless earlier redeemed, exchanged, or amended by the directors.

Repurchase Programs: We repurchased 4.0 million common shares for $359.4 in 2013, approximately 4.1 million common shares for $305.3 in 2012, and approximately 5.7 million common shares for $381.5 in 2011.

At April 30, 2013, approximately 4.9 million common shares were available for repurchase under the Board of Directors’ most recent authorization. Subsequent to April 30, 2013, we repurchased approximately 0.6 million common shares for $60.8, utilizing proceeds of $29.0 from our revolving credit facility. Approximately 4.3 million shares remain available for repurchase as of June 18, 2013.

 

80    The J. M. Smucker Company  


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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION CORPORATE OFFICE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC The J. M. Smucker Company ACCOUNTING FIRM One Strawberry Lane Ernst & Young LLP Orrville, Ohio 44667 Akron, Ohio Telephone: (330) 682-3000 DIVIDENDS STOCK LISTING Our Board of Directors typically declares a cash dividend each quarter. Our common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange – Dividends are generally payable on the first business day of March, June, ticker symbol SJM. September, and December. The record date is approximately two weeks before the payment date. Our dividend disbursement agent is CORPORATE WEBSITE Computershare Investor Services, LLC. To learn more about The J. M. Smucker Company, visit smuckers.com. To access financial information about the Company, visit SHAREHOLDER SERVICES smuckers.com/investors. Our transfer agent and registrar, Computershare Investor Services, LLC, is responsible for assisting registered shareholders with a variety of ANNUAL MEETING matters including: The annual meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, Wednesday, ™Shareholder investment program (CIPSM) August 14, 2013, in the Fisher Auditorium at the Ohio Agricultural Research – Direct purchase of our common shares and Development Center, 1680 Madison Avenue, Wooster, Ohio 44691. – Dividend reinvestment CORPORATE NEWS AND REPORTS – Automatic monthly cash investments ™Book-entry share ownership Corporate news releases, annual reports, and Securities and Exchange ™Share transfer matters (including name changes, gifting, Commission filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, are available and inheritances) free of charge on our website. They are also available without cost to ™Direct deposit of dividend payments shareholders who submit a written request to: ™Nonreceipt of dividend checks The J. M. Smucker Company ™Lost share certificates Attention: Corporate Secretary ™Changes of address One Strawberry Lane ™Online shareholder account access Orrville, Ohio 44667 ™Form 1099 income inquiries (including requests for duplicate copies) CERTIFICATIONS Shareholders may contact Shareholder Services at the corporate offices Our Chief Executive Officer has certified to the New York Stock Exchange that he regarding other shareholder inquiries. is not aware of any violation by the Company of the New York Stock Exchange’s corporate governance listing standards. We have also filed with the Securities TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR and Exchange Commission certain certifications relating to the quality of our Computershare Investor Services, LLC COM public disclosures. These certifications are filed as exhibits to our Annual Report 250 Royall Street on Form 10-K. Canton, MA 02021 Telephone: (800) 456-1169 CORPORATEREPORT. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Telephone outside U.S., Canada, and WWW. This Annual Report includes certain forward-looking statements that are based Puerto Rico: (312) 360-5254 GA on current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Website: computershare.com/investor ATLANTA, Please reference “Forward-Looking Statements” located on page 36 in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” section. INC. REPORTS The J. M. Smucker Company is the owner of all trademarks, except for the following, which are used under license: Pillsbury®, the Barrelhead logo and the Doughboy character are trademarks of The Pillsbury Company, LLC; Carnation® is a trademark of Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.; CORPORATE ® ® ® ® BY: Dunkin’ Donuts is a registered trademark of DD IP Holder, LLC; Sweet’N Low , NatraTaste , Sugar In The Raw and the other “In The Raw” trademarks are registered trademarks of Cumberland Packing Corp. and its affiliates; Life is good ® is a registered trademark of The Life is good Company; and Douwe Egberts® and Pickwick® are registered trademarks of D.E Master Blenders 1753 N.V. Borden® and Elsie are also trademarks DESIGNED used under license.


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One Strawberry Lane / Orrville, Ohio 44667 / (330) 682-3000 smuckers.com smuker’s the J.M. smucker company

Exhibit 21

SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY

(As of April 30, 2013) 1

 

 

         Subsidiaries  

State or Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CAFÉ Holding, LLC  

Ohio

DECS International Mexico, S. de R.L. C.V.  

Mexico

Eagle Family Foods, Inc.  

Delaware

Fantasia Confections, Inc.  

California

Folgers Café Servicos de Pesquisas, Ltda.  

Brazil

IMC Bakery International, Inc.  

Delaware

JMS Foodservice, LLC  

Delaware

J.M. Smucker de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.  

Mexico (domesticated in Delaware)

J.M. Smucker Holdings, LLC  

Ohio

J.M. Smucker LLC  

Ohio

Juice Creations Co.  

Ohio

King Kelly, LLC  

Ohio

Knudsen & Sons, Inc.  

Ohio

Martha White Foods, Inc.  

Delaware

Mary Ellen’s, Incorporated  

Ohio

Millstone Coffee, Inc.  

Washington

Milnot Company  

Delaware

Rowland Coffee Roasters, Inc.  

Ohio

Santa Cruz Natural Incorporated  

California

Simply Smucker’s, Inc.  

Ohio

Smucker Direct, Inc.  

Ohio

Smucker Foods, Inc.  

Delaware

Smucker Foods of Canada Corp.  

Canada

Smucker Foods Holdings Company  

Ohio

Smucker Foodservice, Inc.  

Delaware

Smucker Fruit Processing Co.  

Ohio

Smucker Holdings, B.V.  

The Netherlands

Smucker Holdings, Inc.  

Ohio

Smucker Hong Kong Limited  

Hong Kong, Peoples’ Republic of China

Smucker International, Inc.  

Ohio

Smucker International Holding Company  

Ohio

Smucker Manufacturing, Inc.  

Ohio

Smucker Mexico, LLC  

Ohio

Smucker Natural Foods, Inc.  

California

Smucker Retail Foods, Inc.  

Ohio

Smucker Sales and Distribution Company  

Ohio

Smucker Services Company  

Ohio

The Dickinson Family, Inc.  

Ohio

The Folger Coffee Company  

Ohio

The Folgers Coffee Company  

Delaware

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Pursuant to Item 601(b)(21)(ii) of Regulation S-K, the names of certain subsidiaries of the Company have been omitted because such unnamed subsidiaries, considered in the aggregate as a single subsidiary, would not constitute a significant subsidiary as of April 30, 2013.

Exhibit 23

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of The J. M. Smucker Company of our reports dated June 18, 2013, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of The J. M. Smucker Company and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of The J. M. Smucker Company, included in the 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders of The J. M. Smucker Company.

We also consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements of our reports dated June 18, 2013, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of The J. M. Smucker Company and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of The J. M. Smucker Company incorporated by reference in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of The J. M. Smucker Company for the year ended April 30, 2013:

 

Registration
Statement

  

Registration
Number

  

Description

Form S-8    33-21273    1987 Stock Option Plan
Form S-8    33-38011    1987 Stock Option Plan
Form S-8    333-98335   

The J. M. Smucker Company Amended and Restated 1998 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan

Form S-8    333-116622   

Amended and Restated 1986 Stock Option Incentive Plan of The J. M. Smucker Company

Amended and Restated 1989 Stock-Based Incentive Plan of The J. M. Smucker Company

Amended and Restated 1997 Stock-Based Incentive Plan of The J. M. Smucker Company

Form S-8    333-137629    The J. M. Smucker Company 2006 Equity Compensation Plan
Form S-8    333-139167    The J. M. Smucker Company Nonemployee Director Deferred Compensation Plan
Form S-8    333-170653    The J. M. Smucker Company 2010 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan
Form S-3    333-177279    Automatic Shelf Registration Statement

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Akron, Ohio

June 21, 2013

Exhibit 24

THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

REGISTRATION ON FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that VINCENT C. BYRD, director of The J. M. Smucker Company, hereby appoints Richard K. Smucker, Mark R. Belgya, and Jeannette L. Knudsen, and each of them, with full power of substitution, as attorney or attorneys of the undersigned, to execute an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013, in a form that The J. M. Smucker Company deems appropriate and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all pursuant to applicable legal provisions, with full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned director might or could do in person, in furtherance of the foregoing.

 

 

  June 6, 2013                          

  /s/ Vincent C. Byrd

  
  Date         Director   


THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

REGISTRATION ON FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that KATHRYN W. DINDO, director of The J. M. Smucker Company, hereby appoints Richard K. Smucker, Mark R. Belgya, and Jeannette L. Knudsen, and each of them, with full power of substitution, as attorney or attorneys of the undersigned, to execute an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013, in a form that The J. M. Smucker Company deems appropriate and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all pursuant to applicable legal provisions, with full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned director might or could do in person, in furtherance of the foregoing.

 

 

  June 7, 2013                          

  /s/ Kathryn W. Dindo

  
  Date         Director   


THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

REGISTRATION ON FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that PAUL J. DOLAN, director of The J. M. Smucker Company, hereby appoints Richard K. Smucker, Mark R. Belgya, and Jeannette L. Knudsen, and each of them, with full power of substitution, as attorney or attorneys of the undersigned, to execute an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013, in a form that The J. M. Smucker Company deems appropriate and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all pursuant to applicable legal provisions, with full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned director might or could do in person, in furtherance of the foregoing.

 

 

  June 15, 2013                          

  /s/ Paul J. Dolan

  
  Date         Director   


THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

REGISTRATION ON FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that ELIZABETH VALK LONG, director of The J. M. Smucker Company, hereby appoints Richard K. Smucker, Mark R. Belgya, and Jeannette L. Knudsen, and each of them, with full power of substitution, as attorney or attorneys of the undersigned, to execute an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013, in a form that The J. M. Smucker Company deems appropriate and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all pursuant to applicable legal provisions, with full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned director might or could do in person, in furtherance of the foregoing.

 

 

  June 7, 2013                          

  /s/ Elizabeth Valk Long

  
  Date         Director   


THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

REGISTRATION ON FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that NANCY LOPEZ KNIGHT, director of The J. M. Smucker Company, hereby appoints Richard K. Smucker, Mark R. Belgya, and Jeannette L. Knudsen, and each of them, with full power of substitution, as attorney or attorneys of the undersigned, to execute an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013, in a form that The J. M. Smucker Company deems appropriate and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all pursuant to applicable legal provisions, with full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned director might or could do in person, in furtherance of the foregoing.

 

 

  June 17, 2013                          

  /s/ Nancy Lopez Knight

  
  Date         Director   


THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

REGISTRATION ON FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that RICHARD K. SMUCKER, director of The J. M. Smucker Company, hereby appoints Mark R. Belgya and Jeannette L. Knudsen, and each of them, with full power of substitution, as attorney or attorneys of the undersigned, to execute an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013, in a form that The J. M. Smucker Company deems appropriate and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all pursuant to applicable legal provisions, with full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned director might or could do in person, in furtherance of the foregoing.

 

 

  June 6, 2013                          

  /s/ Richard K. Smucker

  
  Date         Director   


THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

REGISTRATION ON FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that TIMOTHY P. SMUCKER, director of The J. M. Smucker Company, hereby appoints Richard K. Smucker, Mark R. Belgya, and Jeannette L. Knudsen, and each of them, with full power of substitution, as attorney or attorneys of the undersigned, to execute an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013, in a form that The J. M. Smucker Company deems appropriate and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all pursuant to applicable legal provisions, with full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned director might or could do in person, in furtherance of the foregoing.

 

 

  June 18, 2013                          

  /s/ Timothy P. Smucker

  
  Date         Director   


THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

REGISTRATION ON FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that WILLIAM H. STEINBRINK, director of The J. M. Smucker Company, hereby appoints Richard K. Smucker, Mark R. Belgya, and Jeannette L. Knudsen, and each of them, with full power of substitution, as attorney or attorneys of the undersigned, to execute an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013, in a form that The J. M. Smucker Company deems appropriate and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all pursuant to applicable legal provisions, with full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned director might or could do in person, in furtherance of the foregoing.

 

 

  June 10, 2013                          

  /s/ William H. Steinbrink

  
  Date         Director   


THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

REGISTRATION ON FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that R. DOUGLAS COWAN, director of The J. M. Smucker Company, hereby appoints Richard K. Smucker, Mark R. Belgya, and Jeannette L. Knudsen, and each of them, with full power of substitution, as attorney or attorneys of the undersigned, to execute an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013, in a form that The J. M. Smucker Company deems appropriate and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all pursuant to applicable legal provisions, with full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned director might or could do in person, in furtherance of the foregoing.

 

 

  June 11, 2013                          

  /s/ R. Douglas Cowan

  
  Date         Director   


THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

REGISTRATION ON FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that GARY A. OATEY, director of The J. M. Smucker Company, hereby appoints Richard K. Smucker, Mark R. Belgya, and Jeannette L. Knudsen, and each of them, with full power of substitution, as attorney or attorneys of the undersigned, to execute an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013, in a form that The J. M. Smucker Company deems appropriate and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all pursuant to applicable legal provisions, with full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned director might or could do in person, in furtherance of the foregoing.

 

 

  June 10, 2013                          

  /s/ Gary A. Oatey

  
  Date         Director   


THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

REGISTRATION ON FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that ALEX SHUMATE, director of The J. M. Smucker Company, hereby appoints Richard K. Smucker, Mark R. Belgya, and Jeannette L. Knudsen, and each of them, with full power of substitution, as attorney or attorneys of the undersigned, to execute an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013, in a form that The J. M. Smucker Company deems appropriate and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all pursuant to applicable legal provisions, with full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned director might or could do in person, in furtherance of the foregoing.

 

 

  June 10, 2013                          

  /s/ Alex Shumate

  
  Date         Director   


THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

REGISTRATION ON FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that MARK T. SMUCKER, director of The J. M. Smucker Company, hereby appoints Richard K. Smucker, Mark R. Belgya, and Jeannette L. Knudsen, and each of them, with full power of substitution, as attorney or attorneys of the undersigned, to execute an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013, in a form that The J. M. Smucker Company deems appropriate and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all pursuant to applicable legal provisions, with full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned director might or could do in person, in furtherance of the foregoing.

 

 

  June 18, 2013                          

  /s/ Mark T. Smucker

  
  Date         Director   


THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

REGISTRATION ON FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that PAUL SMUCKER WAGSTAFF, director of The J. M. Smucker Company, hereby appoints Richard K. Smucker, Mark R. Belgya, and Jeannette L. Knudsen, and each of them, with full power of substitution, as attorney or attorneys of the undersigned, to execute an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013, in a form that The J. M. Smucker Company deems appropriate and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all pursuant to applicable legal provisions, with full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned director might or could do in person, in furtherance of the foregoing.

 

 

  June 6, 2013                          

  /s/ Paul Smucker Wagstaff

  
  Date         Director   


THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

REGISTRATION ON FORM 10-K

POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that JOHN W. DENMAN, controller of The J. M. Smucker Company, hereby appoints Richard K. Smucker, Mark R. Belgya, and Jeannette L. Knudsen, and each of them, with full power of substitution, as attorney or attorneys of the undersigned, to execute an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013, in a form that The J. M. Smucker Company deems appropriate and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all pursuant to applicable legal provisions, with full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned controller might or could do in person, in furtherance of the foregoing.

 

 

  June 7, 2013                          

  /s/ John W. Denman

  
  Date         Controller   

Exhibit 31.1

RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) CERTIFICATIONS

I, Richard K. Smucker, Chief Executive Officer of The J. M. Smucker Company, certify that:

 

  (1)

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of The J. M. Smucker Company;

 

  (2)

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

  (3)

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

  (4)

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

  a.

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

  b.

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

  c.

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

  d.

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

  (5)

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

  a.

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

  b.

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: June 21, 2013

 

/s/ Richard K. Smucker
Name:        Richard K. Smucker
Title:   Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 31.2

RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) CERTIFICATIONS

I, Mark R. Belgya, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The J. M. Smucker Company, certify that:

 

  (1)

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of The J. M. Smucker Company;

 

  (2)

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

  (3)

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

  (4)

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

  a.

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

  b.

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

  c.

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

  d.

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

  (5)

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

  a.

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

  b.

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: June 21, 2013

 

/s/ Mark R. Belgya
Name:        Mark R. Belgya
Title:  

Senior Vice President and Chief

Financial Officer

Exhibit 32

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED

PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K of The J. M. Smucker Company (the “Company”) for the year ended April 30, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), each of the undersigned officers of the Company certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to such officer’s knowledge:

 

  (1)

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

  (2)

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.

 

 

/s/ Richard K. Smucker

Name:    

 

Richard K. Smucker

Title:

 

Chief Executive Officer

/s/ Mark R. Belgya

Name:    

 

Mark R. Belgya

Title:

 

Senior Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

Date: June 21, 2013

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.