CAL-MAINE FOODS INC - Annual Report: 2007 (Form 10-K)
UNITED
STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
DC 20549
FORM
10-K
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ANNUAL
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED June 2, 2007
o TRANSITION
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF
1934
Commission
file number: 000-04892
CAL-MAINE
FOODS, INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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64-0500378
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(State
or other Jurisdiction of
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(I.R.S.
Employer Identification No.)
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Incorporation
or Organization)
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3320
Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi 39209
(Address
of principal executive offices) (Zip
Code)
(601)
948-6813
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act:
Title
of each Class:
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Name
of exchange on
which
registered:
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Common
Stock, $0.01 par
value
per share
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The
NASDAQ Stock
Market
LLC
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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
o No
x
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
o 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
o
Indicate
by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of
Regulation S-K 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, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated
filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check
one):
Large
accelerated filer o Accelerated
filer x Non-accelerated
filer o
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Yes
o No
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1
The
aggregate market value, as reported by the NASDAQ National Market, of the
registrant’s Common Stock, $0.01 par value, held by non-affiliates at December
2, 2006, which was the date of the last business day of the registrant’s most
recently completed second fiscal quarter, was $ 96,860,500
As
of
August 10,
2007,
21,192,691 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, $0.01 par value, and
2,400,000 shares of the registrant’s Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value, were
outstanding.
DOCUMENTS
INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The
information called for by Part III of the Form 10-K is incorporated herein
by
reference from the registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement which will be filed
pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal
year covered by this report.
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TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Part
I
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Item
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Number
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1.
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Business
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4
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1A.
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Risk
Factors
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12
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1B.
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Unresolved
Staff Comments
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16
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2.
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Properties
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3.
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Legal
Proceedings
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4.
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Submission
of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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Part
II
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5.
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Market
for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer
Purchases of
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Equity
Securities
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6.
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Selected
Financial Data
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7.
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Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations
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7A.
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Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
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29
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8.
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Financial
Statements and Supplementary Data
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9.
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Changes
in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial
Disclosure
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58
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9A.
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Controls
and Procedures
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9B.
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Other
Information
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Part
III
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10.
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Directors
and Executive Officers of the Registrant
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11.
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Executive
Compensation
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59
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12.
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Security
Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related
Stockholder Matters
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13.
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Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions
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14.
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Principal
Accountant Fees and Services
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Part
IV
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15.
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Exhibits
and Financial Statement Schedules
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60
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Signatures
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PART
I
ITEM
1. BUSINESS
Our
Business
Cal-Maine
Foods, Inc. (“we”, “us”, “our”, or the “Company”) is the largest producer and
marketer of shell eggs in the United States. In fiscal 2007, we sold
approximately 685 million dozen shell eggs, which represented about 15.5% of
domestic shell egg consumption in the United States. Our total flock of
approximately 23 million layers and 5 million pullets and breeders is the
largest in the United States. Layers are mature female chickens, pullets are
young female chickens usually under 20 weeks of age, and breeders are male
or
female chickens used to produce fertile eggs to be hatched for egg production
flocks.
Our
primary business is the production, grading, packaging, marketing and
distribution of shell eggs. We sell most of our shell eggs in 29 states,
primarily in the southwestern, southeastern, mid-western and mid-Atlantic
regions of the United States. We market our shell eggs through our extensive
distribution network to a diverse group of customers, including national and
regional grocery store chains, club stores, foodservice distributors and egg
product manufacturers. The strength of our position is evidenced by the fact
that we have the largest market share in the grocery segment for shell eggs,
and
we sell shell eggs to a majority of the largest food retailers in the United
States.
We
are
also one of the largest producers and marketers of value-added specialty shell
eggs in the United States. Specialty shell eggs include reduced cholesterol,
cage free and organic eggs and are a rapidly growing segment of the market.
In
fiscal 2007, specialty shell eggs represented approximately 15% of our shell
egg
dollar sales. Retail prices for specialty eggs are higher than standard shell
eggs due to consumer willingness to pay for the increased benefits from those
products. We market our specialty shell eggs under two distinct brands:
Egg-Land's
Best(TM)
and
Farmhouse(TM).
We
own a
25.9% equity interest in Egg-Land's Best, Inc., which markets the leading brand
in the specialty shell egg segment. We have exclusive license agreements to
market and distribute Egg-Land's
Best(TM)
specialty shell eggs in major metropolitan areas, including New York City,
and a
number of states in the southeast and southwest. We market cage free eggs under
our trademarked Farmhouse
brand
and
distribute those shell eggs across the southeast and southwest regions of the
United States. We also produce market and distribute private label specialty
shell eggs to several customers. Sales of specialty shell eggs accounted for
approximately 8.7% of our total shell egg dozen volume in fiscal
2007.
We
are
also a leader in industry consolidation. Since 1989, we have completed thirteen
acquisitions ranging in size from 600,000 layers to 7.5 million layers. Despite
a market that has been characterized by increasing consolidation, the shell
egg
production industry remains highly fragmented. There currently are 60 producers
who each own more than one million layers and the ten largest producers own
approximately 43% of total industry layers. We believe industry consolidation
will continue and we plan to capitalize on opportunities as they
arise.
Hillandale
Acquisition
On
July
28, 2005, we entered into an Agreement to Form a Limited Liability Company
with
Hillandale Farms, Inc. and Hillandale Farms of Florida, Inc. (together,
“Hillandale”), and the Hillandale shareholders (the “Agreement”). Under the
terms of the Agreement, we acquired 51% of the Units of Membership in
Hillandale, LLC, formed under the Agreement, for cash of approximately $27
million on October 12, 2005, with the remaining 49% of the Units of Membership
to be acquired in essentially equal annual installments over a four-year period.
The purchase price of the Units equals their book value at the time of purchase
as calculated under the terms of the Agreement.
In
August
2006, in accordance with the Agreement, we purchased, for $6.1 million, an
additional 13% of the Units of Hillandale, LLC based on their book value as
of
July 29, 2006. Our obligation to acquire the remaining 36% of Hillandale, LLC
is
recorded at its present value of $15.3 million as of June 2, 2007 of which
$5.4
million is included in current liabilities and $9.9 million is included in
other
non-current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. We
will
purchase an additional 12% of Hillandale, LLC based on the book value of the
Membership Units as of July 29, 2007.
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Prior
to
the acquisition of our Units of Membership in Hillandale, LLC, we had a 44%
membership interest in American Egg Products, LLC (“AEP”) and Hillandale, LLC
had a 27.5% membership interest in AEP. Prior to the acquisition of Hillandale,
LLC, our membership interest in AEP was accounted for by the equity method.
Effective with our acquisition of Hillandale, LLC, we own a majority of the
membership interests in AEP. Accordingly, the financial statements of AEP have
been consolidated with our financial statements effective July 29,
2005.
We
gained
effective control of the Hillandale, LLC operations upon signing of the
Agreement. Accordingly, the acquisition date for accounting purposes was July
28, 2005. The operations of Hillandale, LLC were consolidated with our
operations beginning July 29, 2005.
Certain
Other Acquisitions
During
fiscal 2007, we completed two other acquisitions of egg production facilities
located in Arkansas, which added approximately two million laying hens and
expanded our pullet growing facilities for replacements. Eggs produced at these
facilities are being marketed to retail food businesses and distributors in
the
south central states. See Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
in Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Our
Corporate Information
We
were
incorporated in Delaware in 1969. Our principal executive office is located
at
3320 Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39209. The telephone number
of
our principal executive office is (601) 948-6813. We maintain a website at
www.calmainefoods.com
where
general information about our business is available. The information contained
in our website is not a part of this document. Our annual reports on Form 10-K,
our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, our current reports on Form 8-K, Forms
3 and
4, and all amendments to those reports are available, free of charge, through
our web site as soon as reasonably practicable after they are filed with the
SEC. Information concerning corporate governance matters is also available
on
the website.
Our
Common Stock is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“NASDAQ”) under the
symbol “CALM”. On
June
1, 2007, the last sale price of our Common Stock on NASDAQ was $13.46 per
share.
Our
fiscal year 2007 ended June 2, 2007 and the first three fiscal quarters of
fiscal 2007 ended September 2, 2006, December 2, 2006 and March 3, 2007. All
references herein to a fiscal year means our fiscal year and all references
to a
year mean a calendar year.
We
have
adopted a Code of Conduct and Ethics for Directors, Officers and Employees,
including the chief executive and principal financial and accounting officers
of
the Company. We will provide a copy of the code free of charge to any person
that requests a copy by writing to:
Cal-Maine
Foods, Inc.
P.O.
Box
2960
Jackson,
Mississippi 39207
Attn.:
Investor Relations
Requests
can be made by phone at (601) 948-6813
A
copy is
also available at our website www.calmainefoods.com.
Information contained on our website is not a part of this report.
IMPORTANT
FACTORS RELATING TO FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This
report contains numerous forward-looking statements relating to the Company's
shell egg business, including estimated production data, expected operating
schedules, expected capital costs and other operating data. Such forward-looking
statements are identified by the use of words such as "believes," "intends,"
"expects," "hopes," "may," "should," "plan," "projected," "contemplates,"
"anticipates" or similar words. Actual production, operating schedules, results
of operations and other projections and estimates could differ materially from
those projected in the forward-looking statements. The factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking
statements include (i) the risk factors set forth below under the following
Item
1A, (ii) the risks and hazards inherent in the shell egg business (including
disease, pests, and weather conditions), (iii) changes in the market prices
of
shell eggs, and (iv) changes that could result from the Company's future
acquisition of new flocks or businesses. Readers are cautioned not to put undue
reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intent or
obligation to update publicly these forward-looking statements, whether as
a
result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Industry
Background
Based
on
historical consumption trends, demand for shell eggs increases in line with
overall population growth, averaging an increase of about 1% per year. According
to U.S. Department of Agriculture reports, since 2000, annual per capita
consumption in the United States has varied between 252 and 257 eggs. In 2006,
per capita consumption in the United States was 256 eggs, or approximately
five
eggs per person per week.
Prices
for Shell Eggs
Shell
egg
prices are a critical component of profitability in the industry. Over 90%
of
all shell eggs sold in the United States in the retail and foodservice channels
are sold at prices related to the Urner Barry wholesale quotation for shell
eggs. For fiscal 2007, wholesale large shell egg prices in the southeast region
averaged 93.0 cents per dozen compared to an average of 84.1 cents per dozen
for
fiscal years 2004 to 2006. For the past few months, total egg production has
been, 1 to 1 1/2% less than prior years. For the next few months of the calendar
year, USDA statistics indicate that egg supply should continue to be slightly
below that of a year earlier. This should result in a favorable egg market
for
producers.
Factors
currently influencing demand:
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industry
advertising campaigns successfully promoting the health benefits
of
eggs;
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positive
announcements from the medical community highlighting eggs as a good
source of protein;
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increased
consumption resulting from the factors noted above as well as the
reduced
level of cholesterol in
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eggs;
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increased
demand from the foodservice
channel.
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Factors
currently influencing supply:
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living
space for newly hatched layers will have increased 20% by 2008 according
to guidelines put in place
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in
2002 by the United Egg Producers, in conjunction with the Food Marketing
Institute, both industry
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trade
associations; and
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the
process to bring new shell egg production capacity online has become
more
complex than in the past,
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increasing
the time it takes to bring new capacity to
market.
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Feed
Costs for Shell Egg Production
Feed
is a
primary cost component in the production of shell eggs and represents over
one-half of industry farm level production costs. Most shell egg producers
are
vertically integrated, manufacturing the majority of the feed they require
themselves. Although feed ingredients, primarily corn and soybean meal, are
available from a number of sources, prices for ingredients can fluctuate and
can
be affected by weather and by various supply and demand factors. Current feed
prices are higher than the previous year. Forecasts vary widely for prices
over
the next year, with some dry conditions currently reported in the Midwest and
a
much stronger demand for corn from ethanol plants.
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Growth
Strategy and Acquisitions
For
many
years, we have pursued a growth strategy focused on the acquisition of existing
shell egg production and processing facilities, as well as the construction
of
new and more efficient facilities. Since the beginning of fiscal 1989, we have
completed thirteen acquisitions. In addition, we have built seven new “in-line”
shell egg production and processing facilities and one pullet growing facility
which added 8 million layers and 1.5 million growing pullets to our capacity.
Each of the new shell egg production facilities generally provide for the
processing of approximately 400 cases of shell eggs or 12,000 dozen eggs, per
hour. These increases in capacity have been accompanied by the retirement of
older and less efficient facilities and a reduction in eggs produced by contract
producers. The “in-line” facilities result in the gathering, grading and
packaging of shell eggs by less labor-intensive, more efficient, mechanical
means.
As
a
result of our strategy, our total flock, including pullets, layers and breeders,
has increased from approximately 6.8 million at May 28, 1988 to an average
of
approximately 25.8 million for the past five fiscal years. Also, the number
of
dozens of shell eggs sold has increased from approximately 117.0 million in
the
fiscal year ended May 28, 1988 to an average of approximately 624.0 million
over
the past five fiscal years. Net sales amounted to $598.1 million in fiscal
2007
compared to net sales of $69.9 million in fiscal 1988.
We
propose to continue to pursue opportunities for the acquisition of other
companies engaged in the production and sale of shell eggs. We will continue
to
evaluate and selectively pursue acquisitions that will expand our shell egg
production capabilities in existing markets and broaden our geographic reach.
We
have extensive experience identifying, valuing, executing and integrating
acquisitions and we intend to leverage that experience in the evaluation and
execution of future acquisitions. We will seek to acquire regional shell egg
businesses that have significant market share and long-standing customer
relationships. We believe that enhancing our national presence will help us
further strengthen our relationships with existing customers which have
operations across the United States.
Through
exclusive license agreements with Egg-Land's Best, Inc. in several key
territories and our trademarked Farmhouse
brand,
we
are one of the leading producers and marketers of value-added specialty shell
eggs. We also produce, market and distribute private label specialty shell
eggs
to several customers. Since selling prices of specialty shell eggs are not
as
volatile as those of generic shell eggs, we believe that growing our specialty
eggs business will enhance the stability of our margins. We expect that the
price of specialty eggs will remain at a premium to regular shell eggs. We
intend to pursue acquisitions that may expand our specialty shell egg
production.
Federal
anti-trust laws require regulatory approval of acquisitions that exceed certain
threshold levels of significance. Also, we are subject to federal and state
laws
generally prohibiting anti-competitive conduct. Because the shell egg production
and distribution industry is so fragmented, we believe that our sales of shell
eggs during last fiscal year represented approximately 15.5% of domestic shell
egg sales notwithstanding that we are the largest producer and distributor
of
shell eggs in the United States based on independently prepared industry
statistics. We believe that regulatory approval of any future acquisitions
either will not be required, or, if required, that such approvals will be
obtained.
The
construction of new, more efficient production and processing facilities is
an
integral part of our growth strategy. Any such construction will require
compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations, including the
receipt of permits that could cause schedule delays, although we have not
experienced any significant delays in the past.
Shell
Eggs
Production.
Our
operations are fully integrated. At our facilities, we hatch chicks, grow
pullets, manufacture feed and produce and distribute shell eggs. Company-owned
facilities accounted for approximately 90% of our total fiscal 2007 egg
production, with the balance attributable to contract producers used by us.
Under arrangements with our contract producers, we own the entire flock, furnish
all feed and supplies, own the shell eggs produced and assume all market risks.
The contract producers own their facilities and are paid a fee based on
production with incentives for performance.
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The
commercial production of shell eggs requires a source of baby chicks for laying
flock replacement. We produce approximately 95% of our chicks in our own
hatcheries and obtain the balance from commercial sources. We own breeder
facilities producing 15.5 million pullet chicks per year in a
computer-controlled environment. These pullets are distributed to 29
state-of-the-art laying operations around the southwestern, southeastern,
mid-western and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The facilities
produce an average of 1.5 million dozen of shell eggs per day and process the
shell eggs through grading and packaging without handling by human hands. We
have spent a cumulative total of $63 million over the past five years upgrading
our facilities with the most advanced equipment and technology available in
our
industry. We believe our focus on automation throughout the supply chain enables
us to be a low cost supplier in all the markets in which we
compete.
Feed
for
the laying flocks is produced by Company-owned and operated mills located in
the
southwestern, southeastern, mid-western and mid-Atlantic regions of the United
States. All ingredients necessary for feed production are readily available
in
the open market and most are purchased centrally from Jackson, Mississippi.
Approximately 95% of the feed for our flocks is manufactured at feed mills
owned
and operated by us. Poultry feed is formulated using a computer model to
determine the least-cost ration to meet the nutritional needs of the flocks.
Although most feed ingredients are purchased on an as-needed basis, from
time-to-time, when deemed advantageous, we purchase ingredients in advance
with
a delayed delivery of several weeks or a few months.
Feed
cost
represents the largest element of our farm egg production cost, ranging from
52%
to 57% of total cost in the last five years. Although feed ingredients are
available from a number of sources, we have little, if any, control over the
prices of the ingredients we purchase, which are affected by weather and by
various supply and demand factors. Increases in feed costs not accompanied
by
increases in the selling price of eggs can have a material adverse effect on
the
results of our operations. However, higher feed costs may encourage producers
to
reduce production, possibly resulting in higher egg prices. Alternatively,
low
feed costs can encourage industry overproduction, possibly resulting in lower
egg prices. Historically, we have tended to have higher profit margins when
feed
costs are higher. However, this may not be the case in the future.
After
the
eggs are produced, they are graded and packaged. Substantially all of our farms
have modern “in-line” facilities that mechanically gather, grade and package the
eggs produced. The increased use of in-line facilities has generated significant
cost savings as compared to the cost of eggs produced from non-in-line
facilities. In addition to greater efficiency, the in-line facilities produce
a
higher percentage of grade A eggs, which sell at higher prices. Eggs produced
on
farms owned by contractors are brought to our processing plants where they
are
graded and packaged. Since shell eggs are perishable, we maintain very low
shell
egg inventories, usually consisting of approximately four days of
production.
Our
egg
production activities are subject to risks inherent in the agriculture industry,
such as weather conditions and disease factors. These risks are not within
our
control and could have a material adverse effect on our operations. Also, the
marketability of our shell eggs is subject to risks such as possible changes
in
food consumption opinions and practices reflecting perceived health
concerns.
We
operate in a cyclical industry with total demand that is generally level and
a
product that is price-inelastic. Thus, small increases in production or
decreases in demand can have a large adverse effect on prices and vice-versa.
However, economic conditions in the egg industry are expected to exhibit less
cyclicality in the future. The industry is concentrating into fewer but stronger
hands, which should help lessen the extreme cyclicality of the
past.
Marketing.
Of
the
685 million dozen shell eggs sold by us in the fiscal year ended June 2, 2007,
536 million were produced by our flocks.
We
sell
our shell eggs to a diverse group of customers, including national and local
grocery store chains, club stores, foodservice distributors and egg product
manufacturers. We utilize electronic ordering and invoicing systems that enable
us to manage inventory for certain of our customers. Our top 10 customers
accounted for an aggregate of 67.4% of net sales in fiscal 2007 and 66.8% of
net
sales for fiscal 2006. Two affiliated customers, Wal-Mart Stores and Sam’s
Clubs, on a combined basis, accounted for 36.9% of net sales during fiscal
2007
and 36.6% of net sales for fiscal 2006.
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The
majority of eggs sold are merchandised on a daily or short-term basis. Most
sales to established accounts are on open account with terms ranging from seven
to 30 days. Although we have established long-term relationships with many
of
our customers, they are free to acquire shell eggs from other
sources.
The
shell
eggs we sell are either delivered by us to our customers' warehouses and
facilities with our own fleet of owned or contracted refrigerated delivery
trucks or are picked up by our customers at our processing
facilities.
We
sell
our shell eggs at prices generally related to independently quoted wholesale
market prices. Wholesale prices are subject to wide fluctuations. The prices
of
our shell eggs reflect fluctuations in the quoted market, and the results of
our
shell egg operations are materially affected by changes in market quotations.
Egg prices reflect a number of economic conditions, such as the supply of eggs
and the level of demand, which, in turn, are influenced by a number of factors
that we cannot control. No representation can be made as to the future level
of
prices.
According
to U.S. Department of Agriculture reports, since 2000, annual per capita
consumption in the United States has varied between 252 and 257 eggs. While
we
believe that fast food restaurant consumption, high protein diet trends, reduced
egg cholesterol levels and industry advertising campaigns may result in a
continuance of the recent increases in current per capita egg consumption
levels, no assurance can be given that per capita consumption will not decline
in the future.
We
sell
the majority of our shell eggs in approximately 29 states across the
southwestern, southeastern, mid-western and mid-Atlantic regions of the United
States. We are a major factor in egg marketing in a majority of these states.
Many states in our market area are egg deficit regions; that is, production
of
fresh shell eggs is less than total consumption. Competition from other
producers in specific market areas is generally based on price, service, and
quality of product. Strong competition exists in each of our
markets.
Seasonality.
Shell
eggs are perishable. Consequently, we maintain very low shell egg inventories,
usually consisting of approximately four days of production. Retail sales of
shell eggs are greatest during the fall and winter months and lowest during
the
summer months. Prices for shell eggs fluctuate in response to seasonal demand
factors and a natural increase in egg production during the spring and early
summer. We generally experience lower sales and net income in our fourth and
first fiscal quarters ending in May and August, respectively. During the past
ten years, nine of our first quarters and six of our fourth quarters have
resulted in net operating losses.
Specialty
Eggs. We
also
produce specialty eggs such as Egg-Land’s
Best’
and
Farmhouse
eggs.
Egg-Land’s
Best’ eggs
are
patented eggs that are believed by its developers, based on scientific studies,
to cause no increase in serum cholesterol when eaten as part of a low fat diet.
We produce and process Egg-Land’s
Best’ eggs,
under
license from Egg-Land’s Best, Inc. (“EB”), at our existing facilities, under EB
guidelines. The product is marketed to our established base of customers at
prices that reflect a premium over ordinary shell eggs. Egg-Land’s
Best’
eggs
accounted for approximately 11.2% of our shell egg dollar sales in fiscal 2007.
Farmhouse
brand
eggs are produced at our facilities by hens that are not caged, and are provided
with a diet of natural grains. As in our other flocks, these hens are provided
with drinking water that is free of hormones or other chemical additives.
Farmhouse
and
other non EB specialty eggs accounted for 4.0% of our shell egg dollar sales
in
fiscal 2007. They are intended to meet the demands of consumers who are
sensitive to environmental and animal welfare issues. The statistical data
concerning specialty egg sales reflects the upward trend of specialty eggs.
Competition.
The
production, processing, and distribution of shell eggs is an intensely
competitive business, which, traditionally, has attracted large numbers of
producers. Shell egg competition is generally based on price, service, and
quality of production. Although we are the largest combined producer, processor,
and distributor of shell eggs in the United States, we do not occupy a
controlling market position in any area where our eggs are
sold.
10
While
the
shell egg industry remains highly fragmented, it has been characterized by
a
growing concentration of producers.
In
2006,
60 producers with one million or more layers owned 87% of the 290 million total
U.S. layers, compared with the 56 producers with one million or more layers
owning 64% of the 232 million total U.S. layers in 1990, and 61 producers with
one million or more layers owning 56% of the 248.0 million total U.S. layers
in
1985. We believe that a continuation of that concentration trend may result
in
the reduced cyclicality of shell egg prices, but no assurance can be given
in
that regard. A continuation of this trend could also create greater competition
among fewer producers.
Patents
and Tradenames.
We
own
the trade names Farmhouse,
Rio Grande and
Sunups.
We do
not own any patents or proprietary technologies. We produce and market
Egg-Land's
Best(TM)
eggs
under license agreements with EB. We own a 25.9% equity interest in
EB.
Government
Regulation.
Our
facilities and operations are subject to regulation by various federal, state
and local agencies, including, but not limited to, the FDA, the USDA, the
Environmental Protection Agency, the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration and corresponding state agencies. The applicable regulations
relate to grading, quality control, labeling, sanitary control and waste
disposal. Our shell egg facilities are subject to periodic USDA inspections.
Our
feed production facilities are subject to FDA regulation and inspections. In
addition, we maintain our own inspection program to assure compliance with
our
own standards and customer specifications. We do not know of any major capital
expenditures necessary to comply with such statutes and regulations; however,
there can be no assurance that we will not be required to incur significant
costs for compliance with such statutes and regulations in the
future.
Environmental
Regulation. Our
operations and facilities are subject to various federal, state and local
environmental laws and regulations governing, among other things, the
generation, storage, handling, use, transportation, disposal and remediation
of
hazardous materials. Under these laws and regulations, we are also required
to
obtain permits from governmental authorities, including, but not limited to,
wastewater discharge permits. We have made and will continue to make capital
and
other expenditures relating to compliance with existing environmental, health
and safety laws and regulations and permits. We do not currently know of any
major capital expenditures necessary to comply with such laws and regulations;
however, because environmental, health and safety laws and regulations are
becoming increasingly more stringent, including those relating to animal wastes
and wastewater discharges, there can be no assurance that we will not be
required to incur significant costs for compliance with such laws and
regulations in the future. In addition, under certain circumstances, we may
incur costs associated with our contract producers' failure to comply with
laws
and regulations, including environmental laws and regulations.
Employees.
As
of
June 2, 2007, we had a total of approximately 1,600 employees of whom 1,450
worked in egg production, processing and marketing, 80 were engaged in feed
mill
operations and 70 were administrative employees, including officers, at our
executive offices. Approximately 4% of our personnel are part-time. None of
our
employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. We consider our
relations with employees to be good.
11
ITEM
1A. RISK FACTORS
We
are
subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including the
following:
Market
prices of wholesale shell eggs are volatile and changes in these prices and
costs can adversely impact our results of operations.
Our
operating results are significantly affected by wholesale shell egg market
prices, which fluctuate widely and are outside of our control. Small increases
in production or small decreases in demand can have a large adverse effect
on
shell egg prices. Shell egg prices have experienced an upward trend since 2002
and rose to historical highs in late 2003 and early 2004. In the early fall
of
2004, the demand trend related to the popular diets faded dramatically. During
the time of increased demand, the egg industry had geared up to produce more
eggs, resulting in an oversupply of eggs. In March 2005, the egg industry took
action to better align the size of laying flocks with current demand needs.
Current U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics indicate a reduced flock
size
that is now more in line with current demand. There can be no assurance that
shell egg prices will remain at or near current levels and that the supply
of
shell eggs will remain level in the future.
Retail
sales of shell eggs are greatest during the fall and winter months and lowest
during the summer months. Prices for shell eggs fluctuate in response to
seasonal factors and a natural increase in shell egg production during the
spring and early summer. Shell egg prices tend to increase with the start of
the
school year and are highest prior to holiday periods, particularly Thanksgiving,
Christmas and Easter. Consequently, we generally experience lower sales and
net
income in our first and fourth fiscal quarters ending in August and May,
respectively. As a result of these seasonal and quarterly fluctuations,
comparisons of our sales and operating results between different quarters within
a single fiscal year are not necessarily meaningful comparisons.
Changes
in consumer demand for shell eggs can negatively impact our
business.
As
discussed above, demand for shell eggs has increased in recent years as a result
of a number of factors. We believe that increased fast food restaurant
consumption, favorable reports from the medical community regarding the health
benefits of shell eggs, reduced shell egg cholesterol levels, high protein
diet
trends and industry advertising campaigns have all contributed to the increase
in shell egg demand. However, there can be no assurance that the demand for
shell eggs will not decline in the future. Adverse publicity relating to health
concerns and changes in the perception of the nutritional value of shell eggs,
as well as movement away from high protein diets, could adversely affect demand
for shell eggs, which would have a material adverse effect on our future results
of operations and financial condition.
Feed
costs are volatile and changes in these costs can adversely impact our results
of operations.
Feed
costs represent the largest element of our shell egg production (farm) cost,
ranging from 52% to 57% of total farm annual cost in each of the last five
fiscal years. Although feed ingredients are available from a number of sources,
we have little, if any, control over the prices of the ingredients that we
purchase, which are affected by various demand and supply factors and have
experienced significant fluctuations in the past. Prices for corn and soybean
meal, essential feed ingredients, are higher this year as compared to last
year.
However, there are wide swings in corn and soybean meal prices because of dry
conditions in the Midwest and widely varying forecast projections for the 2007
fall harvest season in September and October. Increases
in feed costs which are not accompanied by increases in the selling price of
shell eggs will have a material adverse effect on the results of our
operations.
Due
to the cyclical nature of our business, our financial results from year to
year
may fluctuate.
The
shell
egg industry has traditionally been subject to periods of high profitability
followed by periods of significant loss. In the past, during periods of high
profitability, shell egg producers have tended to increase the number of layers
in production with a resulting increase in the supply of shell eggs, which
generally has caused a drop in shell egg prices until supply and demand return
to balance. As a result, our financial results from year to year may vary
significantly.
12
We
purchase approximately 22% of the shell eggs we sell from outside producers
and
our ability to obtain such eggs at prices and in quantities acceptable to us
could fluctuate.
We
produce approximately 78% of the total number of shell eggs sold by us and
purchase the remaining amount from outside producers. As the wholesale price
for
shell eggs increases, our cost to acquire shell eggs from outside producers
also
increases. There can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to acquire
shell eggs from outside producers in quantities and prices that are satisfactory
and our inability to do so may have a material adverse affect on our business
and profitability.
Our
acquisition growth strategy subjects us to various risks.
We
plan
to pursue a growth strategy which includes acquisitions of other companies
engaged in the production and sale of shell eggs. Acquisitions can require
capital resources and divert management's attention from our existing business.
Acquisitions also entail an inherent risk that we could become subject to
contingent or other liabilities, including liabilities arising from events
or
conduct prior to our acquisition of a business that were not known to us at
the
time of acquisition. We may also incur significantly greater expenditures in
integrating an acquired business than we had anticipated at the time of its
purchase. We cannot assure you that we:
-
will
identify suitable acquisition candidates;
-
can
consummate acquisitions on acceptable terms; or
-
can
successfully integrate any acquired business into our operations or successfully
manage the operations of
any
acquired business.
No
assurance can be given that companies acquired by us in the future will
contribute positively to our results of operations or financial condition.
In
addition, federal anti-trust laws require regulatory approval of acquisitions
that exceed certain threshold levels of significance.
The
consideration we pay in connection with any acquisition also affects our
financial results. If we pay cash, we could be required to use a portion of
our
available cash to consummate the acquisition. To the extent we issue shares
of
our Common Stock, existing stockholders may be diluted. In addition,
acquisitions may result in the incurrence of debt.
Our
largest customers have historically accounted for a significant portion of
our
net sales volume. Accordingly, our business may be adversely affected by the
loss of, or reduced purchases by, one or more of our large
customers.
For
the
fiscal years 2007, 2006, and 2005, two affiliated customers, Wal-Mart Stores
and
Sam’s Clubs, on a combined basis, accounted for 36.9%, 36.6%, and 30.9% of our
net sales, respectively. Our top 10 customers accounted for 67.4%, 66.8%, and
64.7% of net sales during those periods. Although we have established long-term
relationships with many of our customers, we do not have contractual
relationships with any of our major customers for the sale of our shell eggs.
If, for any reason, one or more of our larger customers were to purchase
significantly less of our shell eggs in the future or were to terminate their
purchases from us, and we are not able to sell our shell eggs to new customers
at comparable levels, it would have a material adverse effect on our business,
financial condition and results of operations.
13
Failure
to comply with applicable governmental regulations, including environmental
regulations, could harm our operating results, financial condition and
reputation.
We
are
subject to federal and state regulations relating to grading, quality control,
labeling, sanitary control and waste disposal. As a fully-integrated shell
egg
producer, our shell egg facilities are subject to United States Department
of
Agriculture, the USDA, and Food and Drug Administration, the FDA, regulation
and
various state and local health and agricultural agencies. Our shell egg
processing facilities are subject to periodic USDA inspections. Our feed
production facilities are subject to FDA regulation and
inspections.
Our
operations and facilities are also subject to various federal, state and local
environmental, health and safety laws and regulations governing, among other
things, the generation, storage, handling, use, transportation, disposal and
remediation of hazardous materials. Under these laws and regulations, we are
also required to obtain permits from governmental authorities, including, but
not limited to wastewater discharge permits.
If
we
fail to comply with any applicable law or regulation or permit, or fail to
obtain any necessary permits, we could be subject to significant fines and
penalties or other sanctions, our reputation could be harmed and our operating
results and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected.
In
addition, because these laws and regulations are becoming increasingly more
stringent, there can be no assurances that we will not be required to incur
significant costs for compliance with such laws and regulations in the
future.
Our
business is highly competitive.
The
production and sale of fresh shell eggs, which have accounted for virtually
all
of our net sales in recent years, is intensely competitive. We compete with
a
large number of competitors that may prove to be more successful than we are
in
marketing and selling shell eggs. We cannot provide assurance that we will
be
able to compete successfully with any or all of these companies. In addition,
increased competition could result in price reductions, greater cyclicality,
reduced margins and loss of market share, which would negatively affect our
business, results of operations and financial condition.
Pressure
from animal rights groups regarding the treatment of animals may subject us
to
additional costs to conform our practices to comply with developing standards
or
subject us to marketing costs to defend challenges to our current practices
and
protect our image with our customers.
We
and
many of our customers are facing pressure from animal rights groups, such as
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, to require that any
companies that supply food products operate their business in a manner that
treats animals in conformity with certain standards developed by these animal
rights groups. As a result, we are reviewing and changing our operating
procedures with respect to our flock of hens to meet some or all of these
treatment standards. The treatment standards require, among other things, that
we provide increased cage space for our hens and modify beak trimming and forced
molting practices (the act of putting chickens into a regeneration cycle).
Changing our procedures and infrastructure to conform to these guidelines has
resulted and will continue to result in additional costs to our internal
production of shell eggs, including cost increases from housing and feeding
the
increased flock population resulting from the modification of molting practices,
and the cost for us to purchase shell eggs from our outside suppliers. While
some of these increased costs have been passed on to our customers, we cannot
provide assurance that we can continue to pass on these costs, or any additional
costs we will face, in the future.
14
We
are dependent on our management team, and the loss of any key member of this
team may adversely affect the implementation of our business plan in a timely
manner.
Our
success depends largely upon the continued services of our senior management
team, including Fred R. Adams, Jr., our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
The loss or interruption of Mr. Adams' services or those of one or more of
our
other executive officers could adversely affect our ability to manage our
operations effectively and/or pursue our growth strategy. We have not entered
into any employment or non-compete agreements with any of our executive officers
nor do we carry any significant key-man life insurance on any such
persons.
Agricultural
risks could harm our business.
Our
shell
egg production activities are subject to a variety of agricultural risks.
Unusual or extreme weather conditions, disease and pests can materially and
adversely affect the quality and quantity of shell eggs we produce and
distribute. If a substantial portion of our production facilities are affected
by any of these factors in any given quarter or year, our business, financial
condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely
affected.
We
are controlled by a principal stockholder.
Fred
R.
Adams, Jr., our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, and his
spouse own 36.1% of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock, which has one
vote per share, and Mr. Adams owns 90.1% and his son-in-law, Adolphus B. Baker,
our president, chief operating officer and one of our directors, owns 9.9%
of
the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock, which has ten votes per share.
Mr. Baker and his spouse also own 1.6% of the outstanding shares of our Common
Stock. As a result, currently Mr. Adams and his spouse possess 64.8%, and
Messrs. Adams and Baker and their spouses possess 70.8% of the total voting
power represented by the outstanding shares of our Common Stock and Class A
Common Stock. These stockholdings include shares of our Common Stock accumulated
under our employee stock ownership plan for the respective accounts of Messrs.
Adams and Baker.
The
Adams
family intends to retain ownership of a sufficient amount of Common Stock and
Class A Common Stock to assure its continued ownership of over 50% of the
combined voting power of our outstanding shares of capital stock. Such ownership
will make an unsolicited acquisition of us more difficult and discourage certain
types of transactions involving a change of control of our company, including
transactions in which the holders of Common Stock might otherwise receive a
premium for their shares over then current market prices. In addition, certain
provisions of our Certificate of Incorporation require that our Class A Common
Stock be issued only to Fred R. Adams, Jr. and members of his immediate family,
and that if shares of the Class A Common Stock, by operation of law or
otherwise, are deemed not to be owned by Mr. Adams or a member of his immediate
family, the voting power of any such shares shall be automatically reduced
to
one vote per share. The Adams family controlling ownership of our capital stock
may adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock.
Based
on
Mr. Adams' beneficial ownership of our outstanding capital stock, we are a
"controlled company," as defined in Rule 4350(c) (5) of the listing standards
of
the NASDAQ National Market on which our shares of Common Stock are quoted.
Accordingly, we are exempt from certain requirements of NASDAQ's corporate
governance listing standards, including the requirement to maintain a majority
of independent directors on our board of directors and the requirements
regarding the determination of compensation of executive officers and the
nomination of directors by independent directors.
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ITEM
1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Not
applicable
ITEM
2. PROPERTIES
We
operate farms, processing plants, hatcheries, feed mills, warehouses, offices
and other properties located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South
Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Utah. The facilities currently include two
breeding facilities, two hatcheries, four wholesale distribution centers, 16
feed mills, 29 shell egg production facilities, 19 pullet growing facilities,
and 28 processing and packing facilities. We also own interests in two egg
products facilities and one spent hen processing facility, which are
consolidated in our financial statements. Most of our operations are conducted
from properties we own.
Presently,
we own approximately 17,000 acres of land in various locations throughout our
geographic market area. We have the ability to hatch 15.5 million pullet chicks
annually, grow 13 million pullets annually, house 24 million laying hens and
control the production of an aggregate total of 26 million layers. We also
own
or control mills that can produce 570 tons per hour of feed, and processing
facilities capable of processing 8,800 cases of shell eggs per hour (with each
case containing 30 dozen shell eggs). Our facilities are well-maintained and
operate at a high level of efficiency. Typically, we insure our facilities
for
replacement value.
Over
the
past five fiscal years, our capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions of
shell egg production and processing facilities from others, have totaled an
aggregate amount of approximately $67.6 million. The Company’s facilities
currently are maintained in good operable condition and are insured to an extent
the Company deems adequate.
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ITEM
3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Chicken
Litter Litigation
Cal-Maine
Farms, Inc.(“Cal-Maine Farms”), one of our subsidiaries, is presently a
defendant in two personal injury cases in the Circuit Court of Washington
County, Arkansas. Those cases are styled, McWhorter vs. Alpharma, Inc., et
al.
(“McWhorter”), and Carroll, et al. vs. Alpharma, Inc., et al. (“Carroll”).
Cal-Maine Farms was named as a defendant in the McWhorter case on February
3,
2004, and as a defendant in the Carroll case on May 2, 2005. Co-defendants
in
both cases include other integrated poultry companies such as Tyson Foods,
Inc.,
Cargill, Incorporated, George’s Farms, Inc., Peterson Farms, Inc., Simmons
Foods, Inc., and Simmons Poultry Farms, Inc. Alpharma, Inc. and Alpharma Animal
Health, Co., manufacturers of an additive for broiler feed also are included
as
defendants.
Both
cases allege that the plaintiffs have suffered medical problems resulting from
living near land upon which “litter” from the defendants’ flocks was spread as
fertilizer. The McWhorter case focuses on mold and fungi allegedly created
by
the application of litter. The Carroll case also alleges injury from mold and
fungi, but focuses primarily on the broiler feed ingredient as the cause of
the
alleged medical injuries.
Several
other separate, but related, cases were prosecuted in the same venue by the
same
attorneys. The same theories of liability were prosecuted in all of the cases.
Neither the Company, nor any of its affiliates, was named as a defendant in
any
of those other cases. The plaintiffs selected one of those cases, Green, et
al.
vs. Alpharma, Inc., et al., as a bellwether case to go to trial first. All
of
the poultry defendants were granted summary judgment in the Green case on August
2, 2006. The case against the Alpharma defendants resulted in a verdict for
the
defendants on September 25, 2006. The result in the Green case is not
dispositive of the issues raised in McWhorter and Carroll, but it colors the
plaintiffs’ prospects for success.
The
plaintiffs’ attorneys have not yet indicated their intentions regarding the
remaining cases. It is possible that the McWhorter and Carroll plaintiffs can
present fundamentally different proof than was presented in the Green case,
but
that does not appear likely at present. While the potential exposure, if any,
in
the McWhorter and Carroll cases appears to be diminished as a result of the
outcome in the Green case, at this point it is still not possible to evaluate
any potential exposure with certainty.
State
of Oklahoma Watershed Pollution Litigation
On
June
18, 2005, the State of Oklahoma filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the
Northern District of Oklahoma against a number of companies including us and
Cal-Maine Farms. An Answer on behalf of us and Cal-Maine Farms was filed on
October 3, 2005. The State of Oklahoma claims that through the disposal of
chicken litter the defendants have polluted the Illinois River Watershed. This
watershed provides water to eastern Oklahoma. The Complaint seeks injunctive
relief and monetary damages. We do not anticipate that we will be materially
affected by any injunctive relief granted or monetary damages awarded.
The
Court
has under advisement motions to dismiss filed by all defendants. Merit discovery
is underway. We presently are not able to provide an opinion regarding the
ultimate resolution of this action.
ITEM
4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No
matters were submitted to a vote of our security holders, through the
solicitation of proxies or otherwise, during the fourth quarter of the fiscal
year.
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PART
II.
ITEM
5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS AND
ISSUER
PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Our
Common Stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol “CALM”.
The last reported sale price for our Common Stock on August 10, 2007 was $15.69
per share. The following table sets forth the high and low daily sale prices
and
dividends per share for four quarters of fiscal 2006 and fiscal
2007.
|
|
Sales
Price
|
Dividends | |
Fiscal
Year Ended
|
Fiscal
Quarter
|
High
|
Low
|
|
June
3, 2006
|
First
Quarter
|
$
6.90
|
$
5.55
|
$0.0125
|
Second
Quarter
|
7.01
|
5.75
|
$0.0125
|
|
Third
Quarter
|
7.44
|
6.08
|
$0.0125
|
|
Fourth
Quarter
|
7.90
|
6.03
|
$0.0125
|
|
June
2, 2007
|
First
Quarter
|
$
7.58
|
$
6.29
|
$0.0125
|
Second
Quarter
|
8.45
|
6.14
|
$0.0125
|
|
Third
Quarter
|
14.49
|
7.91
|
$0.0125
|
|
Fourth
Quarter
|
14.07
|
11.33
|
$0.0125
|
There
is
no public trading market for the Class A Common Stock all the outstanding shares
of which are owned by Fred R. Adams, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Directors
and
Chief Executive Officer of the Company (90.1%) and his son-in-law Adolphus
Baker, President, Chief Operating Officer and Director of the Company
(9.9%).
STOCKHOLDERS
At
August
6, 2007, there were approximately 276 record
holders of our Common Stock and approximately 6,050 beneficial owners whose
shares were held by nominees or broker dealers.
DIVIDENDS
We
have
paid cash dividends on our Common Stock since 1998. The annual dividend rate
of
$0.05 per share of Common Stock, or $0.0125 per quarter, was paid in each of
the
full quarters shown in the table above. We expect to pay cash dividends on
our
Common Stock at the same annual rate of $0.05 per share. Since 1998, we have
also paid cash dividends on our Class A Common Stock at a rate equal to 95%
of
the annual rate on our Common Stock. Our Board of Directors will continue to
consider the declaration of cash dividends in the future in light of our results
of operations, financial condition, capital requirements for possible
acquisitions and new construction, and other relevant economic factors. In
addition, under the terms of agreements with our principal lenders, we are
subject to various financial covenants, including a limitation on our ability
to
pay cash dividends in an aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000 per
quarter.
RECENT
SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
No
sales
of securities without registration under the Securities Act of 1933 occurred
during our fiscal year ended June 2, 2007.
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EQUITY
COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION
On
July
28, 2005, our Board of Directors approved the Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. 2005
Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “ISO Plan”) and reserved 500,000 shares of
Common Stock for issuance upon exercise of options granted under the ISO Plan.
Options issued pursuant to the ISO Plan may be granted to any of our
employees.
On
July
28, 2005, our Board of Directors also approved the Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Stock
Appreciation Rights Plan (the “Rights Plan”). The Rights Plan covers 1,000,000
shares of Common Stock of the Company. Stock Appreciation Rights (“SARs”) may be
granted under the Rights Plan to any employee or member of the Board of
Directors.
On
August
24, 2006, in accordance with provisions of the Rights Plan, our Board of
Directors approved an amendment to the Rights Plan providing that exercises
of
SARs under the Rights Plan be settled in cash and not with shares of our Common
Stock.
The
following table contains information, as of June 2, 2007, about our equity
compensation plans, all of which were approved by our shareholders.
|
Number
of Shares of Common
|
||||||
|
Stock
Remaining Available for
|
||||||
Number
of Shares of Common
|
Weighted
Average
|
Future
Issuance
Under
|
|||||
Stock
To Be Issued upon Exercise of
|
Exercise
Price
of
|
Equity
Compensation Plans
|
|||||
Outstanding
Options
|
Outstanding
Options
|
(Excluding
Shares
|
|||||
|
Reflected
in
Column
(A))
|
||||||
Plan
Category
|
(A)
|
(B)
|
(C)
|
||||
|
|
|
|
||||
1993
and 1999 Stock Option Plan
|
47,600
|
$2.07
|
8,000
|
||||
2005
Incentive Stock Option Plan.
|
336,000
|
$5.93
|
140,000
|
||||
2005
Stock Appreciation Rights Plan
|
(1)
|
$5.95
|
385,000(2)
|
|
(1)
Settled
in cash, effective August 24, 2006, as noted in discussion preceding
table.
(2) Shares
are not actually issued, but are credited solely for purposes of determining
the
amount of cash settlement measure against the closing price of our Common
Stock
on an exercise date
See
Note
9 “Stock Option Plan” in our Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal
year ended June 2, 2007.
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ITEM
6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The
per
share data shown in the following table has been adjusted to reflect the 2-for-1
split of our Common Stock effective April 14, 2004, as if the split had occurred
at the beginning of fiscal year 2003.
Fiscal
Years Ended
|
||||||||||||||||
June
2
|
June
3
|
May
28
|
May
29
|
May
31
|
||||||||||||
2007
|
2006
|
2005
|
2004
|
2003
|
||||||||||||
|
|
|
52
wks
|
|
|
53
wks
|
|
|
52
wks
|
|
|
52
wks
|
52
wks
|
|||
(Amounts
in thousands, except per share and operating data)
|
||||||||||||||||
Statement
of Operations Data:
|
||||||||||||||||
Net
sales
|
$
|
598,128
|
$
|
477,555
|
$
|
375,266
|
$
|
572,331
|
$
|
387,462
|
||||||
Cost
of sales
|
479,504
|
415,338
|
339,833
|
396,704
|
315,169
|
|||||||||||
Gross
profit
|
118,624
|
62,217
|
35,433
|
175,627
|
72,293
|
|||||||||||
Selling,
general and administrative
|
60,394
|
57,702
|
47,758
|
69,305
|
46,029
|
|||||||||||
Operating
income (loss)
|
58,230
|
4,515
|
(12,325
|
)
|
106,322
|
26,264
|
||||||||||
Other
income (expense):
|
||||||||||||||||
Interest
expense (net of non cash interest
expense & interest income)
|
(4,993
|
)
|
(5,582
|
)
|
(4,222
|
)
|
(6,527
|
)
|
(8,096
|
)
|
||||||
Interest
expense - non cash
|
(882
|
)
|
(1,284
|
)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|||||||||
Equity
in income (loss) of affiliates
|
1,699
|
(757
|
)
|
(88
|
)
|
5,923
|
442
|
|||||||||
Non-controlling
interest
|
286
|
165
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|||||||||||
Other
(net)
|
1,921
|
1,465
|
1,227
|
524
|
527
|
|||||||||||
|
(1,969
|
)
|
(5,993
|
)
|
(3,083
|
)
|
(80
|
)
|
(7,127
|
)
|
||||||
Income
(loss) before income tax
|
56,261
|
(1,478
|
)
|
(15,408
|
)
|
106,242
|
19,137
|
|||||||||
Income
tax expense (benefit)
|
19,605
|
(465
|
)
|
(5,050
|
)
|
39,800
|
6,925
|
|||||||||
Net
income (loss)
|
$
|
36,656
|
$
|
(1,013
|
)
|
$
|
(10,358
|
)
|
$
|
66,442
|
$
|
12,212
|
||||
Net
income (loss) per common share:
|
||||||||||||||||
Basic
|
$
|
1.56
|
$
|
(0.04
|
)
|
$
|
(0.43
|
)
|
$
|
2.78
|
$
|
0.52
|
||||
Diluted
|
$
|
1.55
|
$
|
(0.04
|
)
|
$
|
(0.43
|
)
|
$
|
2.73
|
$
|
0.52
|
||||
Cash
dividends declared per share *
|
$
|
0.05
|
$
|
0.05
|
$
|
0.05
|
$
|
0.05
|
$
|
0.05
|
||||||
Weighted
average shares outstanding:
|
||||||||||||||||
Basic
|
23,526
|
23,496
|
23,834
|
23,874
|
23,528
|
|||||||||||
Diluted
|
23,599
|
23,496
|
23,834
|
24,342
|
23,724
|
|||||||||||
Balance
Sheet Data:
|
||||||||||||||||
Working
capital
|
$
|
80,552
|
$
|
60,800
|
$
|
73,587
|
$
|
92,949
|
$
|
27,749
|
||||||
Total
assets
|
364,568
|
317,118
|
269,534
|
301,559
|
235,392
|
|||||||||||
Total
debt (including current maturities)
|
112,852
|
103,912
|
82,994
|
90,031
|
108,244
|
|||||||||||
Total
stockholders’ equity
|
155,739
|
119,775
|
121,855
|
140,165
|
66,085
|
|||||||||||
Operating
Data:
|
||||||||||||||||
Total
number of layers at period ended (thousands)
|
23,181
|
23,276
|
18,164
|
20,318
|
19,877
|
|||||||||||
Total
shell eggs sold (millions of dozens)
|
685.4
|
683.1
|
575.4
|
605.2
|
570.7
|
*Class
A
shares paid at 95% of the common stock dividend rate.
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ITEM
7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Risk
Factors; Forward-Looking Statements
For
information relating to important risks and uncertainties that could materially
adversely affect our business, securities, financial condition or operating
results, reference is made to the disclosure set forth under Item 1A above
under
the caption "Risk Factors." In addition, because the following discussion
includes numerous forward-looking statements relating to us, our results of
operations and financial condition and business, reference is made to the
information set forth above in Item 1 under the caption "Important Factors
Relating to Forward-Looking Statements."
OVERVIEW
We
are
primarily engaged in the production, grading, packing, and sale of fresh shell
eggs. Our fiscal year end is the Saturday nearest to May 31 which was June
2,
2007 (52 weeks), June 3, 2006 (53 weeks), and May 28, 2005 (52 weeks) for the
most recent three fiscal years.
Our
operations are fully integrated. At our facilities we hatch chicks, grow
pullets, manufacture feed, and produce, process, and distribute shell eggs.
We
currently are the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the
United States. Shell eggs accounted for approximately 96% of our net sales
in
fiscal 2007 and 94% in fiscal 2006. Egg products accounted for approximately
2%
of our net sales in fiscal 2007 and 2% in fiscal 2006. We primarily market
our
shell eggs in the southwestern, southeastern, mid-western and mid-Atlantic
regions of the United States. Shell eggs are sold directly by us primarily
to
national and regional supermarket chains.
We
currently use contract producers for approximately 10% of our total egg
production. Contract producers operate under agreements with us for the use
of
their facilities in the production of shell eggs by layers owned by us. We
also
own the eggs produced. Also, shell eggs are purchased, as needed, for resale
by
us from outside producers.
Our
operating income or loss is significantly affected by wholesale shell egg market
prices, which can fluctuate widely and are outside of our control. Retail sales
of shell eggs are greatest during the fall and winter months and lowest during
the summer months. Prices for shell eggs fluctuate in response to seasonal
factors and a natural increase in egg production during the spring and early
summer.
Our
cost
of production is materially affected by feed costs, which average about 55%
of
our total farm egg production cost. Changes in feed costs result in changes
in
our cost of goods sold. The cost of feed ingredients is affected by a number
of
supply and demand factors such as crop production and weather, and other
factors, such as the level of grain exports, over which we have little or no
control.
The
purchase of Hillandale, LLC, AEP and Hillandale Farms, LLC described above
in
Part 1, Item 1, is collectively referred to below as the “Hillandale
Purchase".
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RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The
following table sets forth, for the years indicated, certain items from our
consolidated statements of operations expressed as a percentage of net
sales.
Percentage
of Net Sales Fiscal
Years
Ended
|
||||||||||
June
2, 2007
|
June
3, 2006
|
May
28, 2005
|
||||||||
Net
sales
|
100.00
|
%
|
100.00
|
%
|
100.00
|
%
|
||||
Cost
of sales
|
80.2
|
87.0
|
90.6
|
|||||||
Gross
profit
|
19.8
|
13.0
|
9.4
|
|||||||
Selling,
general & administrative expenses
|
10.1
|
12.1
|
12.7
|
|||||||
Operating
income (loss)
|
9.7
|
0
.9
|
(3.3
|
)
|
||||||
Other
income (expense)
|
(0.3
|
)
|
(1.2
|
)
|
(0.8
|
)
|
||||
Income
(loss) before taxes
|
9.4
|
(0.3
|
)
|
(4.1
|
)
|
|||||
Income
tax expense (benefit)
|
3.3
|
(0.1
|
)
|
(1.3
|
)
|
|||||
Net
income (loss)
|
6.1
|
%
|
(0.2
|
)%
|
(2.8
|
)%
|
Fiscal
Year Ended June 2, 2007 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended June 3,
2006
Net
Sales. In
fiscal
2007, approximately 96% of our net sales consisted of shell egg sales and
approximately 2% was for incidental feed sales to outside egg producers, with
the 2% balance consisting of sales of egg products. Net
sales
for the fiscal year ended June 2, 2007 were $598.1 million, an increase of
$120.5 million, or 25.2%, from net sales of $477.6 million for fiscal 2006.
Total dozens of eggs sold and egg selling prices increased as compared to fiscal
2006. In fiscal 2007 total dozens of shell eggs sold were 685.4 million, an
increase of 2.3 million dozen, or .3%, compared to 683.1 million sold in fiscal
2006. Our average selling price of shell eggs increased from $.672 per dozen
for
fiscal 2006 to $.832 per dozen for fiscal 2007, an increase of $.160 per dozen,
or 23.8%. Our operating results are significantly affected by wholesale shell
egg market prices, which are outside of our control. Small changes in production
or demand levels can have a large effect on shell egg prices. During fiscal
2004, consumer demand increased, partially due to the popularity of high protein
diets. Egg producers increased egg supply to meet consumer demand. During our
second fiscal 2005 quarter, consumer demand decreased to normal levels. At
the
same time, egg supply continued at the higher levels and resulted in a drop
in
egg selling prices for the remainder of fiscal 2005. During fiscal 2006,
consumer demand improved slightly, but egg supply continued at higher levels.
During fiscal 2007, consumer demand remained steady, but egg supply was lower,
which resulted in stronger egg prices.
Cost
of Sales. Cost
of
sales consists of costs directly related to production and processing of shell
eggs, including feed costs, and purchases of shell eggs from outside egg
producers. Cost of sales for the fiscal year ended June 2, 2007 was $479.5
million, an increase of $64.2 million, or 15.5%, as compared to cost of sales
of
$415.3 million for fiscal 2006. On a comparable basis, dozens produced
decreased, dozens purchased from outside shell egg producers increased and
cost
of feed ingredients increased in fiscal 2007. The cost of the shell eggs
purchased from outside producers increased due to improved egg market selling
prices. Feed cost for fiscal 2007 was $.252 per dozen, compared to $.206 per
dozen for the prior fiscal year, an increase of 22.3%. Higher than average
egg
selling prices, more than offset the increase in feed ingredient costs and
higher costs of purchases from outside egg producers, resulting in an increase
in gross profit from 13% of net sales for fiscal 2006 to 19.8% of net sales
for
fiscal 2007.
Selling,
General and Administrative Expenses. Selling,
general and administrative expenses include costs of marketing, distribution,
accounting and corporate overhead. Selling,
general and administrative expense was $60.4 million in fiscal 2007, an increase
of $2.7 million as compared to $57.7 million for fiscal 2006. The increase
in
selling, general, and administrative expenses is primarily attributable to
an
increase of $1.8 million in franchise fees for specialty egg sales, and an
increase of $2.2 million in our equity compensation plan expense, with an
overall decrease in delivery costs. The cost of the stock based compensation
plans is dependent on the price of the Company's common stock, which increased
from $7.19 at June 3, 2006 to $13.46 at June 2, 2007. Overall, delivery costs
have decreased, due to a reduction in the number of Company long haul trucks,
increased back haul loads and the increased use of contract trucking. Selling,
general and administrative expense was $.088 per dozen sold for fiscal 2007
as
compared to $0.084 for fiscal 2006. As a percent of net sales, selling, general
and administrative expense decreased from 12.1% for fiscal 2006 to 10.1% for
fiscal 2007
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Operating
Income (Loss). As
a
result of the above, our operating income was $58.2 million for fiscal 2007,
as
compared to operating income of $4.5 million for fiscal 2006. The operating
income as a percent of sales for fiscal 2007 was 9.7%, as compared to operating
income of .9% for fiscal 2006.
Other
Income (Expense). Other
income or expense consists of income or costs not directly charged or related
to
operations such as equity in income of affiliates and interest
expense. Other
expense for fiscal 2007 was $2.0 million as compared to other expense of $6.0
million for fiscal 2006, a decrease of $4.0 million. Net interest expense for
fiscal 2007 decreased by $1.0 million, due to lower average long-term debt
balances. In fiscal 2007, we reduced interest expense by capitalizing $566,000
of interest in connection with the construction of egg products and spent hen
processing facilities in Waelder, TX. The non-cash interest expense, as
explained below, decreased by $402,000. The reduction of other expense is
attributable primarily to the increase in net income of affiliates. The non-cash
expense is imputed on our non-interest bearing obligation to acquire the
remaining membership units of Hillandale, LLC’s over the remaining acquisition
period culminating with us having a 100% interest in Hillandale, LLC. As a
percent of net sales, other expense was .3% for fiscal 2007, as compared to
1.2%
for fiscal 2006.
Income
Taxes. For
the
fiscal year ended, June 2, 2007, our pre-tax income was $56.3 million, as
compared to a pre-tax loss of $1.5 million for fiscal 2006. Income tax expense
of $19.6 million was recorded for fiscal 2007 with an effective income tax
rate
of 34.8%, as compared to an income tax benefit of $465,000 for fiscal 2006
with
an effective income tax rate of 31.5%. Our effective tax rate differs from
the
federal statutory income tax rate of 35% due to state income taxes and certain
items included in income for financial reporting purposes that are not included
in taxable income or loss for income tax purposes, including tax exempt interest
income, certain employee stock option expense and the minority ownership in
the
profits and losses held in consolidated entities such as Hillandale, LLC.
Net
Income. As
a
result of the above, net income for fiscal 2007 was $36.7 million, or $1.56
per
basic share and $1.55 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $1.0 million,
or $0.04 per basic and diluted share for fiscal 2006.
Fiscal
Year Ended June 3, 2006 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended May 28,
2005
Net
Sales. In
fiscal
2006, approximately 94% of our net sales consisted of shell egg sales and
approximately 4% was for incidental feed sales to outside egg producers, with
the 2% balance consisting of sales of egg products. Net
sales
for the fiscal year ended June 3, 2006 were $477.6 million, an increase of
$102.3 million, or 27.2%, from net sales of $375.3 million for fiscal 2005.
The
Hillandale Purchase accounted for $82.0 million of the increase. Excluding
the
Hillandale Purchase, on a comparable basis, net sales increased $20.3 million,
or 5.4%. Total dozens of eggs sold and egg selling prices increased as compared
to fiscal 2005. In fiscal 2006, total dozens of shell eggs sold were 683.1
million, including 118.6 million dozen sold by entities consolidated in the
Hillandale Purchase, an increase of 107.7 million dozen, or 18.7%, compared
to
575.4 million dozen sold in fiscal 2005. On a comparable basis, excluding the
Hillandale Purchase, dozens sold decreased 10.9 million dozen. Our average
selling price of shell eggs increased from $.625 per dozen for fiscal 2005
to
$.672 per dozen for fiscal 2006, an increase of $.047 per dozen, or 7.5%. Our
operating results are significantly affected by wholesale shell egg market
prices, which are outside of our control. Small changes in production or demand
levels can have a large effect on shell egg prices. During fiscal 2004, consumer
demand increased, partially due to the popularity of high protein diets. Egg
producers increased egg supply to meet consumer demand. During our second fiscal
2005 quarter, consumer demand decreased to normal levels. At the same time,
egg
supply continued at the higher levels and resulted in a drop in egg selling
prices for the remainder of fiscal 2005. During fiscal 2006, consumer demand
improved slightly, but egg supply continued at higher levels.
23
Cost
of Sales. Cost
of
sales consists of costs directly related to production and processing of shell
eggs, including feed costs, and purchases of shell eggs from outside egg
producers. Cost of sales for the fiscal year ended June 3, 2006 was $415.3
million, an increase of $75.5 million, or 22.2%, as compared to cost of sales
of
$339.8 million for fiscal 2005. The cost of sales for entities consolidated
with
the Hillandale Purchase accounted for $76.6 million of the increase. Excluding
the Hillandale Purchase, on a comparable basis, cost of sales decreased $1.1
million. On a comparable basis, dozens produced, dozens purchased from outside
shell egg producers and cost of feed ingredients decreased in fiscal 2006.
The
cost of the shell eggs purchased from outside producers increased slightly
due
to improved egg market selling prices. Feed cost for fiscal 2006 was $.206
per
dozen, compared to $.225 per dozen for the prior fiscal year, a decrease of
8.4%. An increase in egg selling prices, a decrease in feed ingredient costs,
offset by a higher cost of purchases from outside egg producers, resulted in
an
increase in gross profit from 9.4% of net sales for fiscal 2005 to 13.0% of
net
sales for fiscal 2006.
Selling,
General and Administrative Expenses. Selling,
general and administrative expenses include costs of marketing, distribution,
accounting and corporate overhead. Selling,
general and administrative expense was $57.7 million in fiscal 2006, an increase
of $9.9 million as compared to $47.8 million for fiscal 2005. Selling, general
and administrative expense consolidated with the Hillandale Purchase accounted
for $9.5 million of the increase. Excluding the Hillandale Purchase, selling,
general and administrative expense increased $400,000. Total insurance costs
decreased $2.7 million and bad debt expense resulted in a net recovery of
$500,000. These cost reductions were offset by an increase of $2.2 million
in
franchise fees for specialty egg sales and an increase in our equity
compensation plan expense. In fiscal 2005, we recorded a benefit of $1.3
million, applicable to stock options and Tandem Stock Appreciation Rights
accounted for under the variable plan accounting requirements of APB Opinion
No.25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”. The market price of our
outstanding common stock ranged from $13.80 at May 29, 2004 to $6.76 at May
28,
2005 and $7.19 at June 3, 2006. Delivery costs, including fuel costs, have
also
increased. Selling, general and administrative expense was $0.084 per dozen
sold
for fiscal 2006 as compared to $0.083 for fiscal 2005. As a percent of net
sales, selling, general and administrative expense decreased from 12.7% for
fiscal 2005 to 12.1% for fiscal 2006.
Operating
Income (Loss). As
a
result of the above, our operating income was $4.5 million for fiscal 2006,
as
compared to operating loss of $12.3 million for fiscal 2005. As a percent of
net
sales, the operating income for fiscal 2006 was 0.9%, as compared to operating
loss of 3.3% for fiscal 2005.
Other
Income (Expense). Other
income or expense consists of costs or income not directly charged to, or
related to, operations such as equity in income of affiliates and interest
expense. Other
expense for fiscal 2006 was $6.0 million as compared to other expense of $3.1
million 2005, an increase of $2.9 million. For fiscal 2006, net interest expense
increased $2.6 million, the net result of a $1.6 million increase in interest
expense, a $1.3 million increase in non-cash interest expense and a $600,000
decrease in interest income. Interest expense increased due to higher long-term
debt balances and less interest income was received due to lower cash equivalent
investments. The non-cash expense is imputed on our non-interest bearing
obligation to acquire 49% of Hillandale, LLC’s membership units over a four year
period. Other income for fiscal 2006 decreased due to net losses of affiliates.
As a percent of net sales, other expense was 1.2% for fiscal 2006, as compared
to 0.8% for fiscal 2005.
Income
Taxes. For
the
fiscal year ended June 3, 2006, our pre-tax loss was $1.5 million, as compared
to pre-tax loss of $15.4 million for fiscal 2005. For fiscal 2006, an income
tax
benefit of $465,000 was recorded with an effective tax rate of 31.5%, as
compared to an income tax benefit of $5.0 million with an effective tax rate
of
32.8% for fiscal 2005. Our effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory
income tax rate of 35% due to state income taxes and certain items included
in
income for financial reporting purposes that are not included in taxable income
or loss for income tax purposes, including tax exempt interest income, certain
employee stock option expense and 49% of Hillandale, LLC’s profits and losses
held by its minority owners.
24
Net
Income. As
a
result of the above, net loss for fiscal 2006 was $1.0
million, or $0.04 per basic and diluted share, compared to net loss of $10.4
million, or $0.43 per basic and diluted share, for fiscal 2005.
Capital
Resources and Liquidity.
Our
working capital at June 2, 2007 was $80.6 million compared to $60.8 million
at
June 3, 2006. Our current ratio was 2.06 at June 2, 2007 as compared with 1.94
at June 3, 2006. Our need for working capital generally is highest in the first
and second fiscal quarters ending in August and November. During the first
quarter shell egg prices are normally at seasonal lows. In the second quarter,
we usually build inventory balances in anticipation of the holiday season.
Seasonal borrowing needs frequently are higher during these periods than during
other fiscal periods. We have a $40 million line of credit with three banks,
$2.7 million of which was utilized as a standby letter of credit at June 2,
2007. Our long-term debt at that date, including current maturities, totaled
$112.9 million, as compared to $103.9 million at June 3, 2006.
For
the
fiscal year ended June 2, 2007, $59.7 million in net cash was provided by
operating activities. This compares to $20.9 million of net cash provided for
the fiscal year ended June 3, 2006. In fiscal 2007, $12.1 million was used
for
acquisition of businesses; $23.5 was used for purchases of property, plant
and
equipment. Net cash of $14.5 million was used for investments and $251,000
received on notes receivable. In fiscal 2007, we received $503,000 from the
disposal of property, plant and equipment. As part of our stock option plan,
approximately $262,000 was received for sales of common stock from the treasury,
and $1.2 million was used for payments of dividends on our common stock.
Proceeds from long-term borrowings of $29.5 million were received and payments
of $31.2 million were made on long-term debt. In accord with the Hillandale,
LLC
purchase agreement, we made a payment of $6.1 million on our long term purchase
obligation. The net result was an increase in cash and cash equivalents of
approximately $1.7 million.
For
the
fiscal year ended June 3, 2006, $20.9 million in net cash was provided by
operating activities. This compares to $9.6 million of net cash provided for
fiscal year ended May 28, 2005. In fiscal 2006, $23.7 million was used for
acquisitions of businesses, $12.3 million was used for purchases of property,
plant and equipment, and $2.6 million was received from sales of property,
plant
and equipment. Net cash of $10.4 million was provided by investments and
$200,000 received on notes receivable. As part of our stock option plan,
approximately $100,000 was received for sales of common stock from the treasury,
and $1.2 million was used for payments of dividends on our common stock.
Proceeds from long-term borrowings of $28.0 million were received in additional
long-term debt and payments of $31.9 million were made on long-term debt. The
net result was a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of approximately $6.9
million.
Substantially
all trade receivables and inventories collateralize our revolving line of credit
and property, plant and equipment collateralize our long-term debt under our
loan agreements with our lenders. Unless otherwise approved by our lenders,
we
are required by provisions of these loan agreements to (1) maintain minimum
levels of working capital (ratio of not less than 1.25 to 1) and net worth
(minimum of $90.0 million tangible net worth adjusted for earnings); (2) limit
dividends to an aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000 per quarter (allowed
if
no default), capital expenditures less exclusions (not to exceed 125% of
depreciation for the same four fiscal quarters), lease obligations and
additional long-term borrowings (total funded debt to total capitalization
not
to exceed 55%); and (3) maintain various cash-flow coverage ratios (1.25 to
1),
among other restrictions. At June 2, 2007, we were in compliance with the
provisions of all loan agreements. Under certain of the loan agreements, the
lenders have the option to require the prepayment of any outstanding borrowings
in the event we undergo a change in control.
Under
the
terms of our Agreement with Hillandale and the Hillandale shareholders, a new
Florida limited liability company named Hillandale, LLC was formed. In fiscal
2006, we purchased 51% of the Units of Membership in Hillandale, LLC, with
the
remaining Units to be acquired in essentially equal annual installments over
a
four-year period. The purchase price of the Units is equal to their book value
as calculated in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. In fiscal 2007,
we
purchased, pursuant to the Agreement, an additional 13% of the Units of
Membership for $6.1 million from our cash balances. We have recorded the
obligation to acquire the remaining 36% at its present value of $15.3 million.
The actual remaining purchase price may be higher or lower when the Hillandale
Purchase is completed. Future funding is expected to be provided by our cash
balances and borrowings under our revolving credit agreement.
25
Capital
expenditure requirements are expected to be for the normal repair and
replacement of our facilities. In addition, we have plans to construct a new
integrated layer production complex in West Texas to replace our Albuquerque,
New Mexico complex, which has ceased egg production. The expected cost is
approximately $30.0 million.
Looking
forward, we believe that our current cash balances, borrowing capacity,
utilization of our revolving line of credit, and cash flows from operations
are
sufficient to fund our current and projected capital needs.
We
currently have a $1.8 million deferred tax liability due to a subsidiary's
change from a cash basis to an accrual basis taxpayer on May 29, 1988. The
Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 provides that this liability is payable ratably
over
the 20 years beginning in fiscal 1999. However, such taxes will be due in their
entirety in the first fiscal year in which there is a change in ownership
control so that we no longer qualify as a family farming corporation. We are
currently making annual payments of approximately $150,000 related to this
liability. However, while these current payments reduce cash balances, payment
of the $1.8 million deferred tax liability would not impact our consolidated
statement of operations or stockholders' equity, as these taxes have been
accrued and are reflected on our consolidated balance sheet. See Note 10 of
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
We
believe that our existing cash and investments, as well as our unused lines
of
credit, if needed, will satisfy our foreseeable working capital requirements
for
at least the next twelve months.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We
have
no existing off-balance sheet arrangements as defined under Securities and
Exchange Commission regulations.
Contractual
Obligations
The
following table summarizes future estimated cash payments, in thousands, to
be
made under existing contractual obligations. Further information on debt
obligations is contained in Note 7, and on lease obligations in Note 6, of
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements. The table does not reflect the obligations
incurred by us for the Hillandale acquisition, the exact amounts of which are
to
be determined under the terms of the Agreement. At the closing of the Hillandale
transaction on October 12, 2005, we purchased 51% of the Units of Membership
in
Hillandale, LLC.
In
August
2006, in accordance with the Agreement, we purchased, for $6.1 million, an
additional 13% of the Units of Hillandale, LLC based on their book value as
of
July 29, 2006. Our ownership of Hillandale, LLC currently is 64%. We will incur
costs for our purchase of the remaining 36% of the Units of Membership over
the
remaining three years, which will culminate with us having a 100% equity
interest in Hillandale, LLC. Our obligation to acquire the remaining 36% of
Hillandale, LLC is recorded at its present value of $15.3 million as of June
2,
2007 of which $5.4 million is included in current liabilities and $9.9 million
is included in other non-current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated
balance sheet.
Total
|
2008
|
2009
|
2010
|
2011
|
2012
|
Over
5 years
|
|
Long-term
debt
|
$112,852
|
$13,442
|
$11,770
|
$12,000
|
$9,817
|
$8,154
|
$57,669
|
Operating
leases
|
12,106
|
4,510
|
2,506
|
2,094
|
1,310
|
780
|
906
|
Total
|
$124,958
|
$17,952
|
$14,276
|
$14,094
|
$11,127
|
$8,934
|
$58,575
|
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Impact
of Recently Issued Accounting Standards.
In
December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) Statement No. 123
(revised 2004) (“SFAS No.123(R)”), "Share-Based Payment," which is a revision of
SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." SFAS
No. 123(R) supersedes Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion
No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees", and amends SFAS
No. 95, "Statement of Cash Flows". SFAS No. 123(R) requires all
share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options,
restricted stock and performance-based shares to be recognized in the income
statement based on their fair values. SFAS No. 123(R) also requires the
benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost to be
reported as a financing cash flow, rather than as an operating cash flow as
required under current literature. This requirement will reduce net operating
cash flows and increase net financing cash flows in periods after adoption.
In
the first quarter of fiscal 2007, The Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R) using
the modified prospective method. Under the modified prospective method,
compensation costs are recognized for all share-based payments granted after
the
adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) and for all awards granted to employees prior
to the adoption date of SFAS No. 123(R) that remain unvested on the
adoption date. Accordingly, no restatements were made to prior periods. The
Company recognized stock based compensation expense of $218 for equity awards
and $1,650 for liability awards in fiscal 2007.
Prior
to
adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), the Company applied Accounting Principles Board
(“APB”) No. 25 in accounting for employee stock compensation plans and generally
recognized no compensation expense for employee stock options. Under the
provisions of APB No. 25, the Company recognized a liability for Stock
Appreciation Rights (“SARS”) and Tandem Stock Appreciation Rights (“TSARS”)
(collectively, “Rights”) based upon the intrinsic value of vested SARS and TSARS
at each period end. Under SFAS No. 123(R), the Company is required to recognize
a liability for vested SARS and TSARS based upon their fair value at each period
end using a Black-Scholes option pricing model and to record a cumulative effect
adjustment for the change in method of accounting for such liability awards.
The
cumulative effect resulting from the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) was
insignificant and is included in stock based compensation expense for the
current fiscal year.
On
July 13, 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for
"Uncertainty
in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109".
Interpretation 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes
recognized in a company's financial statements in accordance with Statement
109
and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial
statement disclosure of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax
return. Additionally, Interpretation 48 provides guidance on derecognition,
classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods,
disclosure and transition. Interpretation 48 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2006, with early adoption permitted. We are
currently evaluating whether the adoption of Interpretation 48 will have a
material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations
or
cash flows.
In
September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Statement No.157, "Fair Value Measurements"
(“FAS 157”). FAS 157 establishes a single authoritative definition of fair
value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value, and expands on required
disclosures about fair value measurement. FAS 157 is effective for us on June
1,
2008 and will be applied prospectively. The provisions of FAS 157 are not
expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial
statements.
In
February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, "Establishing the Fair Value Option
for Financial Assets and Liabilities", to permit all entities to choose to
elect
to measure eligible financial instruments at fair value. SFAS No. 159 applies
to
fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, with early adoption permitted
for an entity that has also elected to apply the provisions of SFAS No. 157.
An
entity is prohibited from retrospectively applying SFAS No. 159, unless it
chooses early adoption. Management is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS
No. 159 on its consolidated financial statements.
Critical
Accounting Policies. The
preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted
accounting standards requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during
the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these
estimates.
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Management
suggests that our Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, as described
in
Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, be read in conjunction
with this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations. We believe the critical accounting policies that most
impact our consolidated financial statements are described below.
Allowance
for Doubtful Accounts. In
the
normal course of business, we extend credit to our customers on a short-term
basis. Although credit risks associated with our customers are considered
minimal, we routinely review our accounts receivable balances and make
provisions for probable doubtful accounts. In circumstances where management
is
aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations to us
(e.g. bankruptcy filings), a specific reserve is recorded to reduce the
receivable to the amount expected to be collected. For all other customers,
we
recognize reserves for bad debts based on the length of time the receivables
are
past due, generally 100% for amounts more than 60 days past due.
Inventories.
Inventories
of eggs, feed, supplies and livestock are valued principally at the lower of
cost (first-in, first-out method) or market. If market prices for eggs and
feed
grains move substantially lower, we would record adjustments to write-down
the
carrying values of eggs and feed inventories to fair market value. The cost
associated with flock inventories, consisting principally of chick purchases,
feed, labor, contractor payments and overhead costs, are accumulated during
the
growing period of approximately 22 weeks. Capitalized flock costs are then
amortized over the productive lives of the flocks, generally one to two years.
Flock mortality is charged to cost of sales as incurred. High mortality from
disease or extreme temperatures would result in abnormal adjustments to
write-down flock inventories. Management continually monitors each flock and
attempts to take appropriate actions to minimize the risk of mortality
loss.
Long-Lived
Assets. Depreciable
long-lived assets are primarily comprised of buildings and improvements and
machinery and equipment. Depreciation is provided by the straight-line method
over the estimated useful lives, which are 15 to 25 years for buildings and
improvements and 3 to 12 years for machinery and equipment. An increase or
decrease in the estimated useful lives would result in changes to depreciation
expense. When property and equipment are retired, sold, or otherwise disposed
of, the asset's carrying amount and related accumulated depreciation are removed
from the accounts and any gain or loss in included in operations. We continually
reevaluate the carrying value of our long-lived assets, for events or changes
in
circumstances, which indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable
from the estimated future cash flows expected to result from its use and
eventual disposition. If the sum of the expected future cash flows (undiscounted
and without interest charges) are less than the carrying amount of the asset,
an
impairment loss is recognized to reduce the carrying value of the long-lived
asset to the estimated fair value of the asset.
Investment
in Affiliates.
We have
invested in other companies engaged in the production, processing and
distribution of shell eggs and egg products. Our ownership percentages in these
companies range from less than 20% to 50%. Therefore, these investments are
recorded using the cost or the equity method, and accordingly, not consolidated
in our financial statements. Changes in the ownership percentages of these
investments might alter the accounting methods currently used. Our investment
in
these companies amounted to $6.4 million at June 2, 2007. The combined total
assets and total liabilities of these companies were approximately $24 million
and $11 million, respectively, at June 2, 2007. We are a guarantor of
approximately $4.8 million of long-term debt of one of the
affiliates.
Goodwill.
At
June
2, 2007, our goodwill balance represented 1.2% of total assets and 2.7% of
stockholders’ equity. Goodwill relates to the fiscal 1999 acquisition of Hudson
Brothers, Inc., the fiscal 2006 acquisition of Hillandale Farms, LLC, and the
fiscal 2007 acquisition of Green Forest Foods, LLC. We adopted, as of June
3,
2001, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets” (SFAS 142). Under SFAS 142, goodwill and indefinite lived
intangible assets are no longer amortized but are reviewed annually or more
frequently if impairment indicators arise, for impairment. An impairment loss
would be recorded if the recorded goodwill exceeds its implied fair value.
We
have only one operating segment, which is our sole reporting unit. Accordingly,
goodwill is tested for impairment at the entity level. Significant adverse
industry or economic changes, or other factors not anticipated could result
in
an impairment charge to reduce recorded goodwill.
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Income
Taxes. We
determine our effective tax rate by estimating our permanent differences
resulting from differing treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes.
We
are periodically audited by taxing authorities. Any audit adjustments affecting
permanent differences could have an impact on our effective tax
rate.
Forward
Looking Statements.
The
foregoing statements contain forward-looking statements which involve risks
and
uncertainties and our actual experience may differ materially from that
discussed above. Factors that may cause such a difference include, but are
not
limited to, those discussed in “Factors Affecting Future Performance” below, as
well as future events that have the effect of reducing our available cash
balances, such as unanticipated operating losses or capital expenditures related
to possible future acquisitions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s analysis only
as the date hereof. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking
statements.
Factors
Affecting Future Performance.
Our
future operating results may be affected by various trends and factors which
are
beyond our control. These include adverse changes in shell egg prices and in
the
grain markets. Accordingly, past trends should not be used to anticipate future
results and trends. Further, our prior performance should not be presumed to
be
an accurate indication of future performance.
ITEM
7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS
Our
interest expense is sensitive to changes in the general level of U.S. interest
rates. We maintain certain of our debt as fixed rate in nature to mitigate
the
impact of fluctuations in interest rates. Under our current policies, we do
not
use interest rate derivative instruments to manage our exposure to interest
rate
changes. A 1% adverse move (decrease) in interest rates would adversely affect
the net fair value of our debt by $3.9 million at June 2, 2007. We are a party
to no other market risk sensitive instruments requiring disclosure.
ITEM
8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Management’s
Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The
following sets forth, in accordance with Section 404(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002 and Item 308 of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation
S-K, the report of management on our internal control over financial
reporting.
1. Our
management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal
control over financial reporting. “Internal control over financial reporting” is
a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Financial Officer, together with other financial officers, and
effected by our Board of Directors, management and other personnel, 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 and includes those policies and
procedures that:
·
|
Pertain
to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately
and
fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our
assets;
|
·
|
Provide
reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary
to permit
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally
accepted
accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are
being
made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and
directors; and
|
·
|
Provide
reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of
unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could
have
a material effect on the financial
statements.
|
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2. Our
management, in accordance with Rule 13a-15(c) under the Securities Exchange
Act
of 1934 and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, together with other financial officers, evaluated the
effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of June 2,
2007. The framework on which management’s evaluation of our internal control
over financial reporting is based is the “Internal Control - Integrated
Framework” published
in 1992 by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (“COSO”) of the Treadway
Commission.
3. We
maintain documentation providing reasonable support for management’s assessment
of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting.
Management’s documentation includes:
·
|
The
design of controls over all relevant assertions related to all significant
accounts and disclosures in the financial
statements;
|
·
|
Information
about how significant transactions are initiated, authorized, recorded,
processed and reported;
|
·
|
Sufficient
information about the flow of transactions to identify the points
at which
material misstatements due to error or fraud could
occur;
|
·
|
Controls
designed to prevent or detect fraud, including who performs the controls
and the related segregation of
duties;
|
·
|
Controls
over the period-end financial reporting
process;
|
·
|
Controls
over safeguarding of assets; and
|
·
|
The
results of management’s testing and
evaluation.
|
4. Management
has determined that our internal control over financial reporting as of June
2,
2007 is effective and that there is no material weakness in our internal control
over financial reporting as of that date. In that connection, a “material
weakness,” is a significant deficiency, or a combination of significant
deficiencies, that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material
misstatement of the financial statements will not be prevented or detected.
A
“significant deficiency” is a control deficiency or a combination of control
deficiencies, that adversely affects our ability to initiate, authorize, record,
process, or report external financial data reliably in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles such that there is more than a remote likelihood
that a misstatement of our financial statements that is more than
inconsequential will not be prevented or detected. A “control deficiency” exists
when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or
employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to
prevent or detect misstatements on a timely basis. It is noted that internal
control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving
financial reporting objectives, but rather reasonable assurance of achieving
such objectives.
5. The
attestation report of Moore Stephens Frost on management’s assessment of our
internal control over financial reporting, which includes that firm’s opinion on
management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting and opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting, is set forth below.
30
Report
of
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
on
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Board
of
Directors and Stockholders
Cal-Maine
Foods, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Jackson,
Mississippi
We
have
audited management’s assessment, included in the accompanying Management’s
Report on Internal Control, that Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. and Subsidiaries
maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 2,
2007, based on criteria established in Internal
Control - Integrated Framework
issued
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the
COSO criteria). Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. and Subsidiaries management is responsible
for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for
its
assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management’s assessment and an
opinion on the effectiveness of 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, evaluating management’s assessment, testing and evaluating
the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, 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 consolidated 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, management’s assessment that the company maintained effective internal
control over financial reporting as of June 2, 2007, is fairly stated, in all
material respects, based on the COSO criteria. Also in our opinion, the company
maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial
reporting as of June 2, 2007, based on the COSO criteria.
/s/
Moore
Stephens Frost
Little
Rock, Arkansas
August
13, 2007
31
Report
of
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Board
of
Directors and Shareholders
Cal-Maine
Foods, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Jackson,
Mississippi
We
have
audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
and Subsidiaries as of June 2, 2007, and the related consolidated statements
of
operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended. Our
audit also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at
Item
15(c). These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audit. The consolidated financial
statements of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of June 3, 2006, and
the
related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash
flows for the two years ended June 3, 2006 and May 28, 2005, were audited by
other auditors whose report dated August 11, 2006, expressed an unqualified
opinion on those statements.
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 the
consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides 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 Cal-Maine
Foods, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of June 2, 2007, and the consolidated results
of
its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also,
in our opinion, the related consolidated financial statement schedule, when
considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken
as a
whole, present fairly in all material respects the information set forth
therein.
We
also
have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
and
Subsidiaries internal control over financial reporting as of June 2, 2007,
based
on criteria established in Internal
Control - Integrated Framework
issued
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(“COSO”), and our report dated August 13, 2007, expressed an unqualified opinion
thereon.
/s/
Moore
Stephens Frost
Little
Rock, Arkansas
August
13, 2007
32
Report
of
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The
Board
of Directors and Stockholders
Cal-Maine
Foods, Inc.
We
have
audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
and
subsidiaries as of June 3, 2006, and the related consolidated statements of
operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the two years ended June 3,
2006 and May 28, 2005. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule
listed in the Index at Item 15(c). These financial statements and schedule
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 financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the consolidated financial position of Cal-Maine Foods,
Inc.
and subsidiaries at June 3, 2006, and the consolidated results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the years ended June 3, 2006 and
May
28, 2005, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered
in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly
in all material respects the information set forth therein.
We
also
have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of Cal-Maine Foods Inc.’s
internal control over financial reporting as of June 3, 2006, based on criteria
established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee
of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated
August 11, 2006 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/
Ernst
& Young LLP
New
Orleans, Louisiana
August
11, 2006
33
Cal-Maine
Foods, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
(in
thousands, except for par value amounts)
June
2
|
June
3
|
||||||
2007
|
2006
|
||||||
Assets
|
|||||||
Current
assets:
|
|||||||
Cash
and cash equivalents
|
$
|
15,032
|
$
|
13,295
|
|||
Investments
|
39,500
|
25,000
|
|||||
Receivables:
|
|||||||
Trade
receivables, less allowance for doubtful
|
|||||||
accounts
of $150 in 2007 and $346 in 2006
|
37,096
|
23,804
|
|||||
Other
|
1,084
|
1,151
|
|||||
38,180
|
24,955
|
||||||
Recoverable
federal and state income taxes
|
0
|
1,177
|
|||||
Inventories
|
62,208
|
57,843
|
|||||
Prepaid
expenses and other current assets
|
1,390
|
3,408
|
|||||
Total
current assets
|
156,310
|
125,678
|
|||||
Other
assets:
|
|||||||
Notes
receivable and investments
|
7,913
|
8,316
|
|||||
Goodwill
|
4,195
|
4,016
|
|||||
Other
|
2,560
|
2,833
|
|||||
14,668
|
15,165
|
||||||
Property,
plant and equipment, less accumulated
|
|||||||
depreciation
|
193,590
|
176,275
|
|||||
Total
assets
|
$
|
364,568
|
$
|
317,118
|
|||
Liabilities
and stockholders' equity
|
|||||||
Current
liabilities:
|
|||||||
Trade
accounts payable
|
$
|
27,978
|
$
|
24,190
|
|||
Accrued
wages and benefits
|
7,273
|
6,262
|
|||||
Accrued
expenses and other liabilities
|
9,800
|
4,190
|
|||||
Current
maturities of purchase obligation
|
5,435
|
6,884
|
|||||
Current
maturities of long-term debt
|
13,442
|
11,902
|
|||||
Deferred
income taxes
|
11,830
|
11,450
|
|||||
Total
current liabilities
|
75,758
|
64,878
|
|||||
Long-term
debt, less current maturities
|
99,410
|
92,010
|
|||||
Non-controlling
interests in consolidated entities
|
1,894
|
919
|
|||||
Purchase
obligation, less current maturities
|
9,867
|
16,751
|
|||||
Other
noncurrent liabilities
|
2,150
|
3,860
|
|||||
Deferred
income taxes
|
19,750
|
18,925
|
|||||
Total
liabilities
|
208,829
|
197,343
|
|||||
Stockholders'
equity:
|
|||||||
Common
stock, $.01 par value
|
|||||||
Authorized
shares - 60,000 in 2007 and 2006
|
|||||||
Issued
35,130 shares and 21,193 shares outstanding in 2007
and
21,103 shares in 2006
|
351
|
351
|
|||||
Class
A common stock, $.01 par value
|
|||||||
Authorized
shares - 2,400 in 2007 and 2006
|
|||||||
Issued
and outstanding shares - 2,400 in 2007 and 2006
|
24
|
24
|
|||||
Paid-in
capital
|
29,043
|
28,700
|
|||||
Retained
earnings
|
147,667
|
112,183
|
|||||
Common
stock in treasury-13,937 shares in 2007
|
|||||||
and
14,039 in 2006
|
(21,346
|
)
|
(21,483
|
)
|
|||
Total
stockholders' equity
|
155,739
|
119,775
|
|||||
Total
liabilities and stockholders' equity
|
$
|
364,568
|
$
|
317,118
|
See
accompanying notes.
34
Cal-Maine
Foods, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated
Statements of Operations
(in
thousands, except per share amounts)
Fiscal
years ended
|
||||||||||
June
2
|
June
3
|
May
28
|
||||||||
2007
|
2006
|
2005
|
||||||||
Net
sales
|
$
|
598,128
|
$
|
477,555
|
$
|
375,266
|
||||
Cost
of sales
|
479,504
|
415,338
|
339,833
|
|||||||
Gross
profit
|
118,624
|
62,217
|
35,433
|
|||||||
Selling,
general and administrative
|
60,394
|
57,702
|
47,758
|
|||||||
Operating
income (loss)
|
58,230
|
4,515
|
(12,325
|
)
|
||||||
Other
income (expense):
|
||||||||||
Interest
expense
|
(6,987
|
)
|
(7,949
|
)
|
(5,906
|
)
|
||||
Interest
income
|
1,112
|
1,083
|
1,684
|
|||||||
Equity
in income (loss) of affiliates
|
1,699
|
(757
|
)
|
(88
|
)
|
|||||
Non-controlling
interest
|
286
|
165
|
-
|
|||||||
Other,
net
|
1,921
|
1,465
|
1,227
|
|||||||
(1,969
|
)
|
(5,993
|
)
|
(3,083
|
)
|
|||||
Income
(loss) before income taxes
|
56,261
|
(1,478
|
)
|
(15,408
|
)
|
|||||
Income
tax expense (benefit)
|
19,605
|
(465
|
)
|
(5,050
|
)
|
|||||
Net
income (loss)
|
$
|
36,656
|
$
|
(1,013
|
)
|
$
|
(10,358
|
)
|
||
Net
income (loss) per share:
|
||||||||||
Basic
|
$
|
1.56
|
$
|
(0.04
|
)
|
$
|
(0.43
|
)
|
||
Diluted
|
$
|
1.55
|
$
|
(0.04
|
)
|
$
|
(0.43
|
)
|
||
Weighted
average shares outstanding:
|
||||||||||
Basic
|
23,526
|
23,496
|
23,834
|
|||||||
Diluted
|
23,599
|
23,496
|
23,834
|
See
accompanying notes.
35
Cal-Maine
Foods, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated
Statements of Stockholders' Equity
(in
thousands)
Common
Stock
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class
A
|
|
Class
A
|
|
Treasury
|
|
Treasury
|
|
Paid-in
|
|
Retained
|
||||||||||||||||||
Shares
|
|
Amount
|
|
Shares
|
|
Amount
|
|
Shares
|
|
Amount
|
|
Capital
|
|
Earnings
|
|
Total
|
||||||||||||
Balance
at May 29, 2004
|
35,130
|
$
|
351
|
2,400
|
$
|
24
|
13,307
|
$
|
(12,426
|
)
|
$
|
26,308
|
$
|
125,908
|
$
|
140,165
|
||||||||||||
Purchase
of treasury stock
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
943
|
(9,344
|
)
|
-
|
-
|
(9,344
|
)
|
|||||||||||||||||
Cash
dividends paid ($.05
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
per
common share) *
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(1,184
|
)
|
(1,184
|
)
|
|||||||||||||||||
Issuance
of common
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
stock
from treasury
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(207
|
)
|
263
|
2,313
|
-
|
2,576
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net
loss for fiscal 2005
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(10,358
|
)
|
(10,358
|
)
|
|||||||||||||||||
Balance
at May 28, 2005
|
35,130
|
351
|
2,400
|
24
|
14,043
|
(21,507
|
)
|
28,621
|
114,366
|
121,855
|
||||||||||||||||||
Cash
dividends paid ($.05
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
per
common share) *
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(1,170
|
)
|
(1,170
|
)
|
|||||||||||||||||
Issuance
of common
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
stock
from treasury
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(4
|
)
|
24
|
79
|
-
|
103
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net
loss for fiscal 2006
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(1,013
|
)
|
(1,013
|
)
|
|||||||||||||||||
Balance
at June 3, 2006
|
35,130
|
351
|
2,400
|
24
|
14,039
|
(21,483
|
)
|
28,700
|
112,183
|
119,775
|
||||||||||||||||||
Cash
dividends paid ($.05
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
per
common share) *
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(1,172
|
)
|
(1,172
|
)
|
|||||||||||||||||
Issuance
of common
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
stock
from treasury
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(102
|
)
|
137
|
125
|
-
|
262
|
||||||||||||||||||
Vesting
of stock based
compensation
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
218
|
-
|
218
|
|||||||||||||||||||
Net
income for fiscal 2007
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
36,656
|
36,656
|
|||||||||||||||||||
Balance
at June 2, 2007
|
35,130
|
$
|
351
|
2,400
|
$
|
24
|
13,937
|
$
|
(21,346
|
)
|
$
|
29,043
|
$
|
147,667
|
$
|
155,739
|
*Class
A
shares paid at 95% of the common stock dividend rate.
See
accompanying notes.
36
Cal-Maine
Foods, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
(in
thousands)
Fiscal
year ended
|
||||||||||
June
2
|
June
3
|
May
28
|
||||||||
2007
|
2006
|
2005
|
||||||||
Cash
flows from operating activities
|
||||||||||
Net
income (loss)
|
$
|
36,656
|
$
|
(1,013
|
)
|
$
|
(10,358
|
)
|
||
Adjustments
to reconcile net income (loss)
|
||||||||||
to
net cash provided by operating activities:
|
||||||||||
Depreciation
and amortization
|
21,476
|
20,569
|
16,441
|
|||||||
Deferred
income taxes
|
1,205
|
985
|
(710
|
)
|
||||||
Equity
in (income) loss of affiliates
|
(1,699
|
)
|
757
|
88
|
||||||
Gain
(loss) on disposal of property, plant and
|
||||||||||
equipment
|
38
|
(1,108
|
)
|
(599
|
)
|
|||||
Interest
on purchase obligation
|
882
|
1,284
|
-
|
|||||||
Net
change in Non-controlling interest in consolidated
entities
|
975
|
(165
|
)
|
-
|
||||||
Change
in operating assets and liabilities, net
|
||||||||||
of
effects from acquisitions
|
||||||||||
Receivables
and other assets
|
(8,097
|
)
|
3,244
|
4,835
|
||||||
Inventories
|
47
|
2,136
|
3,624
|
|||||||
Accounts
payable, accrued expenses
|
||||||||||
and
other liabilities
|
8,241
|
(5,758
|
)
|
(3,707
|
)
|
|||||
Net
cash provided by operating activities
|
59,724
|
20,931
|
9,614
|
|||||||
Cash
flows from investing activities
|
||||||||||
Purchases
of investments
|
(43,250
|
)
|
(60,823
|
)
|
(89,499
|
)
|
||||
Sales
of investments
|
28,750
|
71,207
|
75,581
|
|||||||
Acquisition
of businesses, net of cash acquired
|
(12,053
|
)
|
(23,756
|
)
|
-
|
|||||
Payments
received on notes receivable and
|
||||||||||
from
investments
|
1,453
|
2,288
|
2,170
|
|||||||
Purchases
of property, plant and equipment
|
(23,472
|
)
|
(12,372
|
)
|
(11,977
|
)
|
||||
Increase
in notes receivable and investments
|
(1,202
|
)
|
(2,048
|
)
|
(811
|
)
|
||||
Net
proceeds from disposal of property,
|
||||||||||
plant
and equipment
|
503
|
2,638
|
879
|
|||||||
Net
cash used in investing activities
|
(49,271
|
)
|
(22,866
|
)
|
(23,657
|
)
|
||||
Cash
flows from financing activities
|
||||||||||
Long-term
borrowings
|
29,500
|
28,000
|
2,500
|
|||||||
Principal
payments on long-term debt
|
(31,204
|
)
|
(31,924
|
)
|
(9,537
|
)
|
||||
Payment
of purchase obligation
|
(6,102
|
)
|
-
|
-
|
||||||
Proceeds
from issuance of common stock from
|
||||||||||
treasury
|
262
|
103
|
314
|
|||||||
Purchases
of common stock for treasury
|
-
|
-
|
(9,344
|
)
|
||||||
Payments
of dividends
|
(1,172
|
)
|
(1,170
|
)
|
(1,184
|
)
|
||||
Net
cash used in financing activities
|
(8,716
|
)
|
(4,991
|
)
|
(17,251
|
)
|
||||
Increase
(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
1,737
|
(6,926
|
)
|
(31,294
|
)
|
|||||
Cash
and cash equivalents at beginning of year
|
13,295
|
20,221
|
51,515
|
|||||||
Cash
and cash equivalents at end of year
|
$
|
15,032
|
$
|
13,295
|
$
|
20,221
|
||||
See
accompanying notes.
37
Cal-Maine
Foods, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in
thousands, except share and per share amounts)
June
2, 2007
1.
Significant Accounting Policies
Business
The
Company is engaged in the production, processing and distribution of shell
eggs.
The Company's operations are significantly affected by the market price
fluctuation of its principal products sold, shell eggs, and the costs of its
principal feed ingredients, corn and other grains.
Primarily
all of the Company's sales are to wholesale egg buyers in the southeastern,
southwestern, mid-western and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Credit
is extended based upon an evaluation of each customer's financial condition
and
credit history and generally collateral is not required. Credit losses have
consistently been within management's expectations. One customer accounted
for
36.9%, 36.6% and 30.9% of the Company's net sales in fiscal 2007, 2006 and
2005,
respectively. Another customer accounted for 9.8%, 9.9% and 12.1% of the
Company's net sales in fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Principles
of Consolidation
The
consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cal-Maine Foods,
Inc.
and its subsidiaries (the "Company") and variable interest entities in which
the
Company is the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany transactions
and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.
Variable
Interest Entities
Financial
Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 46 (revised), Consolidation
of Variable Interest Entities,
("FIN
46") requires variable interest entities ("VIEs”) to be consolidated if a party
with ownership, contractual or other financial interest in the VIE (a variable
interest holder) is obligated to absorb a majority of the risk of loss from
the
VIE's activities, is entitled to receive a majority of the VIE's residual
returns (if no party absorbs a majority of the VIE's losses), or both. A
variable interest holder that consolidates the VIE is called the primary
beneficiary.
Beginning
in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, Company has variable interests in three
entities in which it is the primary beneficiary and accordingly consolidates
the
statements of financial position, results of operations and cash flows of these
entities pursuant to FIN 46. The Company has a 37% ownership
interest in Texas Egg Products, LLC and leases to Texas Egg Products, LLC its
operating facility. Texas Egg Products, LLC processes shell eggs into
liquid and frozen egg products that are sold primarily to food manufacturers
and
to the food service industry.
The
Company has a 43% ownership interest in Texas Egg, LLC and leases to Texas
Egg,
LLC its operating facility. Texas Egg, LLC has 50% ownership interest in
South Texas Protein, LLC and subleases the facility to South Texas Protein,
LLC. South Texas Protein, LLC is a spent hen processing facility in the
start-up phase of its operations.
Total
assets of the three VIEs for which the Company is the primary beneficiary
totaled $1,209 net of elimination of intercompany balances.
38
Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the amount reported in the consolidated financial
statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Cash
Equivalents
The
Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months
or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Investments
Investments
consist of auction rate securities. We have designated these investments as
available-for-sale securities and have accounted for them in accordance with
the
standards of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards SFAS No.115,
"Accounting For Certain Investments: Debt and Equity Securities." Due to the
nature of the investments, the cost at June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006
approximates fair value; therefore, accumulated other comprehensive income
(loss) has not been recognized as a separate component of stockholders'
equity.
Trade
Receivables
Trade
receivables are comprised primarily of amounts owed to the Company from
customers, which amounted to $37,096 at June 2, 2007 and $23,804 at June 3,
2006. Trade receivables are presented net of allowance for doubtful accounts
of
$150 at June 2, 2007 and $346 at June 3, 2006.
Allowance
for Doubtful Accounts
In
the
normal course of business, we extend credit to our customers on a short-term
basis. Although credit risks associated with our customers are considered
minimal, we routinely review our accounts receivable balances and make
provisions for probable doubtful accounts. In circumstances where management
is
aware of a specific customer's inability to meet its financial obligations
to us
(e.g. bankruptcy filings), a specific reserve is recorded to reduce the
receivable to the amount expected to be collected. For all other customers,
we
recognize reserves for bad debts based on the length of time the receivables
are
past due, generally 100% for amounts more than 60 days past due.
Inventories
Inventories
of eggs, feed, supplies and livestock are valued principally at the lower of
cost (first-in, first-out method) or market.
The
cost
associated with flocks, consisting principally of chick purchases, feed, labor,
contractor payments and overhead costs, are accumulated during a growing period
of approximately 22 weeks. Flock costs are amortized over the productive lives
of the flocks, generally one to two years.
39
Property,
Plant and Equipment
Property,
plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided by the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives, which are 15 to 25 years
for buildings and improvements and 3 to 12 years for machinery and equipment.
Repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Expenditures that increase
the
value or productive capacity of assets are capitalized. When property and
equipment are retired, sold, or otherwise disposed of, the asset’s carrying
amount and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and
any gain or loss is included in operations.
Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets
The
Company reviews the carrying value of property, plant, and equipment for
impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value
of
an asset may not be recoverable from the estimated future cash flows expected
to
result from its use and eventual disposition. In cases where expected future
cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) are less than the
carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized equal to an amount by which
the
carrying value exceeds the fair value of assets. The factors considered by
management in performing this assessment include current operating results,
trends and prospects, the manner in which the property is used, and the effects
of obsolescence, demand, competition, and other economic factors.
Intangible
Assets
Included
in other assets are loan acquisition costs which are amortized over the life
of
the related loan and franchise fees which are amortized over ten
years.
Goodwill
Goodwill
represents the excess of cost of business acquisitions over the fair value
of
the net identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment
annually or more frequently if impairment indicators arise.
Revenue
Recognition and Delivery Costs
The
Company recognizes revenue only when all of the following criteria have been
met:
·
|
Persuasive
evidence of an arrangement exists;
|
·
|
Delivery
has occurred;
|
·
|
The
fee for the arrangement is determinable;
and
|
·
|
Collectibility
is reasonably assured.
|
Costs
to
deliver product to customers are included in selling, general and administrative
expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and totaled
$21,105, $24,560, and $18, 311, in fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005,
respectively.
Advertising
Costs
The
Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Total advertising costs were
$745 in fiscal 2007, $875 in fiscal 2006, and $821 in fiscal 2005.
Income
Taxes
Income
taxes have been provided using the liability method. Deferred income taxes
reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying
amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the
amounts used for income tax purposes.
40
Stock
Based Compensation
In
December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) Statement No. 123
(revised 2004)(“SFAS No.123(R)”), "Share-Based Payment," which is a revision of
SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." SFAS
No. 123(R) supersedes Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion
No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees", and amends SFAS
No. 95, "Statement of Cash Flows". SFAS No. 123(R) requires all
share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options,
restricted stock and performance-based shares to be recognized in the income
statement based on their fair values. SFAS No. 123(R) also requires the
benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost to be
reported as a financing cash flow, rather than as an operating cash flow as
required under current literature. This requirement will reduce net operating
cash flows and increase net financing cash flows in periods after adoption.
In
the first quarter of fiscal 2007, The Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R) using
the modified prospective method. Under the modified prospective method,
compensation costs are recognized for all share-based payments granted after
the
adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) and for all awards granted to employees prior
to the adoption date of SFAS No. 123(R) that remain unvested on the
adoption date. Accordingly, no restatements were made to prior periods. The
Company recognized stock based compensation expense of $218 for equity awards
and $1,650 for liability awards in fiscal 2007.
Prior
to
adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), the Company applied Accounting Principles
Board(“APB”) No. 25 in accounting for employee stock compensation plans and
generally recognized no compensation expense for employee stock options. Under
the provisions of APB No. 25, the Company recognized a liability for Stock
Appreciation Rights (“SARS”) and Tandem Stock Appreciation Rights (“TSARS”)
(collectively, “Rights”) based upon the intrinsic value of vested SARS and TSARS
at each period end. Under SFAS No. 123(R), the Company is required to recognize
a liability for vested SARS and TSARS based upon their fair value at each period
end using a Black-Scholes option pricing model and to record a cumulative effect
adjustment for the change in method of accounting for such liability awards.
The
cumulative effect resulting from the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) was
insignificant and is included in stock based compensation expense for the
current fiscal year.
The
following table illustrates the effect on net income (loss) and earnings (loss)
per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions
of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation," in the years presented. .
41
Fiscal
year ended
|
|||||||
June
3
|
May
28
|
||||||
2006
|
2005
|
||||||
Net
loss
|
$
|
(1,013
|
)
|
$
|
(10,358
|
)
|
|
Add:
Stock-based employee compensation
|
|||||||
expense
income included in reported
|
|||||||
net
loss
|
256
|
(798
|
)
|
||||
Deduct:
Total stock-based employee
|
|||||||
compensation
(expense) income determined
|
|||||||
under
fair value based method for all awards
|
(201
|
)
|
400
|
||||
Pro
forma net loss
|
$
|
(958
|
)
|
$
|
(10,756
|
)
|
|
Net
loss per share:
|
|||||||
Basic
— as reported
|
$
|
(0.04
|
)
|
$
|
(0.43
|
)
|
|
Basic
— pro forma
|
$
|
(0.04
|
)
|
$
|
(0.45
|
)
|
|
Diluted
— as reported
|
$
|
(0.04
|
)
|
$
|
(0.43
|
)
|
|
Diluted
— pro forma
|
$
|
(0.04
|
)
|
$
|
(0.45
|
)
|
Net
Income (Loss) per Common Share
Basic
net
income (loss) per share is based on the weighted average common shares
outstanding. Diluted net income (loss) per share includes any dilutive effects
of options and warrants outstanding. Stock options representing approximately
85,000 and 185,000 common shares were excluded from the calculation of dilutive
net loss per share for the years ended June 3, 2006 and May 28, 2005,
respectively, because the effect was anti-dilutive.
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Impact
of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
On
July 13, 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for
"Uncertainty
in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109"
(“Interpretation 48”).
Interpretation 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes
recognized in a company's financial statements in accordance with Statement
No.109 and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for
financial statement disclosure of tax positions taken or expected to be taken
on
a tax return. Additionally, Interpretation 48 provides guidance on
derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim
periods, disclosure and transition. The Company is required to adopt the
provisions of Interpretation 48 in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. The Company
is currently evaluating whether the adoption of Interpretation 48 will have
a
material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations
or
cash flows.
In
September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No.157, "Fair Value Measurements". SFAS 157 establishes a single
authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring
fair
value, and expands on required disclosures about fair value measurement. SFAS
157 is effective for us on June 1, 2008 and will be applied prospectively.
The
provisions of SFAS 157 are not expected to have a material impact on the
Company's consolidated financial statements.
In
February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, "Establishing the Fair Value Option
for Financial Assets and Liabilities", to permit all entities to choose to
elect
to measure eligible financial instruments at fair value. SFAS No. 159 applies
to
fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, with early adoption permitted
for an entity that has also elected to apply the provisions of SFAS No. 157.
An
entity is prohibited from retrospectively applying SFAS No. 159, unless it
chooses early adoption. Management is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS
No. 159 on its consolidated financial statements.
Fiscal
Year
The
Company's fiscal year-end is on the Saturday nearest May 31, which was June
2,
2007 (52 weeks), June 3, 2006 (53 weeks) and May 28, 2005 (52 weeks), for the
most recent three fiscal years.
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2.
Acquisitions
The
Company entered into an Agreement to Form a Limited Liability Company, Transfer
Assets Thereto, and Purchase Units of Membership Therein, dated July 28, 2005,
with Hillandale Farms, Inc. and Hillandale Farms of Florida, Inc. (together,
"Hillandale"), and the Hillandale shareholders (the "Agreement"). Under the
terms of the Agreement, we acquired 51% of the units of membership in
Hillandale, LLC for cash of approximately $27,000 October 12, 2005. The
remaining 49% of the units of membership in Hillandale, LLC will be acquired
in
essentially equal annual installments over a four-year period, with the purchase
price of the units equal to their book value at the time of purchases as
calculated in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. The total preliminary
purchase price is estimated to be as follows :
Cash
consideration paid to seller for 51% of Hillandale, LLC's membership
units
|
$
|
27,006
|
||
Obligation
to acquire 49% of Hillandale, LLC's membership units
|
25,947
|
|||
52,953
|
||||
Less
discount of preliminary purchase price to the present value as of
July 28,
2005
|
(3,556
|
)
|
||
Total
preliminary purchase price
|
$
|
49,397
|
The
preliminary purchase price was allocated based upon the fair value of the assets
acquired and liabilities assumed as follows:
Assets
acquired:
|
||||
Cash
and cash equivalents
|
$
|
3,918
|
||
Receivables
|
7,181
|
|||
Inventories
|
11,330
|
|||
Prepaid
and other assets
|
2,798
|
|||
Property,
plant and equipment
|
49,531
|
|||
Total
assets acquired
|
74,758
|
|||
Liabilities
assumed:
|
||||
Accounts
payable and accrued expenses
|
3,567
|
|||
Notes
payable and long-term debt
|
21,794
|
|||
Total
liabilities assumed
|
25,361
|
|||
Net
assets acquired
|
$
|
49,397
|
In
October 2005, the Company paid substantially all of Hillandale, LLC’s notes
payable and long-term debt and obtained a new $28,000 term loan from an
insurance company secured by substantially all of the property, plant and
equipment of Hillandale, LLC, and requires monthly principal payments of $150
plus interest beginning in January 2007 through November 2020. The obligation
to
acquire 49% of Hillandale, LLC was recorded at its then present value of $23,600
million as of June 3, 2006, of which $6,900 million was included in current
liabilities and $16,700 million was included in non-current liabilities in
the
accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
In
August 2006, in accordance with the Agreement, The Company purchased, for $6.1
million, an additional 13% of the units of membership of Hillandale, LLC based
on the book value as of July 29, 2006. The Company’s obligation to acquire the
remaining 36% of Hillandale, LLC is recorded at its present value of $15.3
million as of June 2, 2007 of which $5.4 million is included in current
liabilities and $9.9 million is included in other non-current liabilities in
the
accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The
actual remaining purchase price may be higher or lower when the Hillandale
Purchase is completed.
The Company will purchase an additional 12% of Hillandale LLC based on the
book
value of the units of membership as of July 29, 2007.
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The
Company gained effective control of the Hillandale operations upon signing
of
the Agreement. Accordingly, the acquisition date for accounting purposes is
July
28, 2005. The operations of Hillandale, LLC were consolidated with our
operations as of July 29, 2005.
Prior
to
the acquisition, the Company had a 44% membership interest in American Egg
Products, LLC ("AEP") and Hillandale, LLC had a 27.5% membership interest in
AEP. Prior to the acquisition of Hillandale, LLC, the Company's membership
in
AEP was accounted for by the equity method. Effective with our acquisition
of
Hillandale, LLC, we own a majority of the membership interest in AEP.
Accordingly, the financial statements of AEP have been consolidated with our
financial statements beginning July 29, 2005. AEP, located in Georgia, processes
shell eggs into liquid and frozen egg products that are sold primarily to food
manufacturers and to the food service industry. AEP has contract shell egg
production for approximately 50% of its shell egg requirements and purchases
the
balance from regional egg markets.
Hillandale,
LLC's production facilities are principally located in Florida. Hillandale,
LLC
is a fully integrated shell egg producer with its own feed mills, hatchery,
production, processing and distribution facilities. The Hillandale acquisition
increased our egg production capacity by approximately 30%.
As
of
July 28, 2005, Hillandale, LLC owned a 50% ownership interest in Hillandale
Farms, LLC that was accounted for by the equity method. On October 5, 2005,
Hillandale, LLC acquired the other 50% interest in Hillandale Farms, LLC for
$1,000. The purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities
assumed and resulted in approximately $900 of goodwill. Hillandale Farms, LLC
is
engaged in the production, processing and distribution of shell
eggs.
The
unaudited financial information in the table below summarizes the combined
results of our operations and Hillandale, LLC, on a pro forma basis, as though
we had been combined as of the beginning of the earliest period presented.
The
pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only
and
is not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved
if
the acquisition had taken place at the beginning of the earliest period
presented.
Fiscal
Year Ended
|
|||||||
June
3 2006
|
May
28 2005
|
||||||
Net
sales
|
$
|
490,529
|
$
|
456,018
|
|||
Net
loss
|
$
|
(5,169
|
)
|
$
|
(29,326
|
)
|
|
Basic
net loss per share
|
$
|
(0.22
|
)
|
$
|
(1.25
|
)
|
|
Diluted
net loss per share
|
$
|
(0.22
|
)
|
$
|
(1.25
|
)
|
Green
Forest Foods, LLC Acquisition
As
of
June 3, 2006, the Company owned 50 percent of Green Forest Foods, LLC, which
was
accounted for under the equity method of accounting. On January 24, 2007, we
purchased the remaining 50 percent interest in Green Forest Foods, LLC for
$2
million in cash. We allocated the purchase price to the net assets acquired
consisting principally of flock inventories and facilities leased under a
capital lease. Effective with the purchase, the results of operations of Green
Forest Foods, LLC are consolidated in the Company’s financial statements. Green
Forest Foods, LLC located in Green Forest, Arkansas, had been jointly owned
and
operated by Pier 44 Properties, LLC, an unaffiliated entity, and Cal-Maine
Foods, Inc. since January 2006. Subsequent to the acquisition, the Company
paid
the capital lease obligation of approximately $10.5 million in full. Green
Forest Foods, LLC produces, processes, and markets eggs from approximately
one
million laying hens, along with pullet growing for replacements.
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Benton
County Foods, LLC Acquisition
On
April
20, 2007, through our 90% owned subsidiary, Benton County Foods, LLC, we
acquired the assets and business of the shell egg division of George’s, Inc., an
unaffiliated entity, located near Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Benton County Foods,
LLC is a newly formed company jointly owned by the Company and PW3 Holdings,
LLC, an unaffiliated entity. The purchase price totaled $10.9 million in cash.
The assets acquired include approximately one million laying hens, and a feed
mill in Watts, Oklahoma. As part of this acquisition, Benton County Foods,
LLC
will lease growing facilities from George's Inc. for replacement pullets. CCF
Brands (an affiliate of PW3 Holdings, LLC) has a supply agreement in place
for
approximately 50 percent of the eggs produced by the Benton County Foods, LLC.
Eggs will be marketed to retail food businesses and food service distributors
in
the south central region of the United States. The results of operations of
the
shell egg business acquired are included in the Company’s consolidated financial
statements subsequent to the acquisition date.
Pro
forma
information and the allocation of the purchase price to the net assets acquired
with respect to the acquisitions of Green Forest Foods, LLC and Benton County
Foods, LLC is not significant to the Company’s consolidated financial statements
and accordingly has not been presented.
3.
Investment in Affiliates
The
Company owns 50% each of Specialty Eggs LLC and Delta Egg Farm, LLC ("Delta
Egg") as of June 2, 2007. Investment in affiliates, recorded using the equity
method of accounting, totaled $6,428 and $6,763 at June 2, 2007 and at June
3,
2006, respectively. Equity in income or (loss) of $1,699, ($757), and ($88)
from
these entities have been included in the consolidated statements of operations
for fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
The
Company is a guarantor of 50% of Delta Egg's long-term debt, which totaled
approximately $9,544 at June 2, 2007. Delta Egg's long-term debt is secured
by
substantially all fixed assets of Delta Egg and is due in monthly installments
through fiscal 2009. Delta Egg is engaged in the production, processing and
distribution of shell eggs. The other 50% owner also guarantees 50% of the
debt.
The guarantee arose when Delta Egg borrowed funds to construct its production
and processing facility in 1999. The guarantee would be required if Delta Egg
is
not able to pay the debt. Management of the Company believes this possibility
is
unlikely because Delta Egg is now well capitalized.
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At
June
2, 2007, and June 3, 2006, "Notes receivable and investments" as shown on the
Company's consolidated balance sheet includes the cost of an investment in
Egg-Land's Best, Inc., in which the Company has a 25.9% equity interest as
of
June 2, 2007 and had a 25.7% equity interest as of June 3, 2006. The Company
can
not exert significant influence over Egg-Land's Best, Inc.'s operating and
financial activities; therefore, the Company accounts for this investment using
the cost method. The carrying value of this investment at June 2, 2007, and
June
3, 2006, was $440.
4.
Inventories
Inventories
consisted of the following:
June
2
|
June
3
|
||||||
2007
|
2006
|
||||||
Flocks
|
$
|
40,773
|
$
|
39,092
|
|||
Eggs
|
4,704
|
3,820
|
|||||
Feed
and supplies
|
16,731
|
14,931
|
|||||
$
|
62,208
|
$
|
57,843
|
5.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property,
plant and equipment consisted of the following:
June
2
|
June
3
|
||||||
2007
|
2006
|
||||||
Land
and improvements
|
$
|
43,222
|
$
|
40,741
|
|||
Buildings
and improvements
|
163,946
|
133,884
|
|||||
Machinery
and equipment
|
168,422
|
158,791
|
|||||
Construction-in-progress
|
726
|
6,415
|
|||||
376,316
|
339,831
|
||||||
Less
accumulated depreciation
|
182,726
|
163,556
|
|||||
$
|
193,590
|
$
|
176,275
|
Depreciation
expense was $21,164, $20,417 and $16,367 in fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005,
respectively.
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6.
Leases
Future
minimum payments under noncancelable operating leases that have initial or
remaining noncancelable terms in excess of one year at June 2, 2007 are as
follows:
2008
|
$
|
4,510
|
||
2009
|
2,506
|
|||
2010
|
2,094
|
|||
2011
|
1,310
|
|||
2012
|
780
|
|||
Thereafter
|
906
|
|||
Total
minimum lease payments
|
$
|
12,106
|
Substantially
all of the leases provide that the Company pays taxes, maintenance, insurance
and certain other operating expenses applicable to the leased assets. The
Company has guaranteed under certain operating leases the residual value of
transportation equipment at the expiration of the leases. Rent expense was
$8,390, $9,918 and $8,109 in fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively, primarily
for the lease of certain operating facilities, equipment and transportation
equipment. Included in rent expense are vehicle rents totaling $840, $1,049
and
$1,318 in fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
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7.
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt
Long-term
debt consisted of the following:
June
2
|
June
3
|
||||||
2007
|
2006
|
||||||
Note
payable at 5.99%; due in monthly
|
|||||||
installments
of $150, plus interest, beginning in
|
|||||||
January
2007 through 2020
|
$
|
27,100
|
$
|
28,000
|
|||
Note
payable at 6.35%, due in monthly principal
|
|||||||
installments
of $100, plus interest, maturing in 2017
|
19,900
|
-
|
|||||
Note
payable at 8.26%; due in monthly installments
|
|||||||
of
$155, including interest, maturing in 2015
|
13,808
|
14,500
|
|||||
Note
payable at 6.80%; due in monthly installments
|
|||||||
of
$165, plus interest, maturing in 2013
|
13,070
|
15,050
|
|||||
Note
payable at 6.40%, due in monthly principal
|
|||||||
installments
of $35, plus interest, maturing in 2017
|
6,500
|
-
|
|||||
Series
B Senior Secured Notes at 7.18%; due in
|
|||||||
annual
principal installments of $2,143 beginning in
|
|||||||
December
2003 through 2009 with interest due
|
|||||||
semi-annually
|
6,429
|
8,571
|
|||||
Industrial
revenue bonds at 6.10%; due in
|
|||||||
monthly
installments of $146, including interest,
|
|||||||
maturing
in 2011
|
5,961
|
7,301
|
|||||
Note
payable at 7.06%; due in monthly installments
|
|||||||
of
$53, including interest, maturing in 2015
|
4,936
|
5,211
|
|||||
Note
payable at 6.87%; due in monthly installments
|
|||||||
of
$45, including interest, maturing in 2015
|
4,204
|
4,441
|
|||||
Note
payable at 6.07%, due in monthly principal
|
|||||||
installments
of $33, plus interest, maturing in 2017
|
2,966
|
-
|
|||||
Note
payable at 6.75%;due in monthly principal
|
|||||||
installments
of $25, plus interest, maturing in 2009
|
2,525
|
2,825
|
|||||
Note
payable at 5.8%; due in annual principal
|
|||||||
installments
of $250 beginning in April 2006 through
|
|||||||
2015
with interest due quarterly
|
2,000
|
2,250
|
|||||
Series
A Senior Secured Notes at 6.87%; due in
|
|||||||
annual
principal installments of $1,917 beginning in
|
|||||||
December
2002 through 2008 with interest due
|
|||||||
semi-annually
|
1,917
|
3,833
|
|||||
Note
payable at 7.5%; due in monthly installments
|
|||||||
of
$36, including interest, maturing in 2011
|
1,516
|
1,822
|
|||||
Other
|
20
|
508
|
|||||
Note
payable at 6.7%; due in monthly installments
|
|||||||
of
$100, plus interest, maturing in 2009
|
-
|
9,600
|
|||||
112,852
|
103,912
|
||||||
Less
current maturities
|
13,442
|
11,902
|
|||||
$
|
99,410
|
$
|
92,010
|
49
The
aggregate annual fiscal year maturities of long-term debt at June 2, 2007 are
as
follows:
2008
|
$
|
13,442
|
||
2009
|
11,770
|
|||
2010
|
12,000
|
|||
2011
|
9,817
|
|||
2012
|
8,154
|
|||
Thereafter
|
57,669
|
|||
$
|
112,852
|
The
Company has a $40,000 line of credit with three banks, $2,700 of which was
utilized for a standby letter of credit at June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006. The
balance of the credit facility remains undrawn. The line of credit, which
expires on December 31, 2008, is limited in availability based upon accounts
receivable and inventories. The Company had $37,300 available to borrow under
the line of credit at June 2, 2007. Borrowings under the line of credit bear
interest at margins above the federal funds rate based upon the Company's
leverage. As of June 2, 2007 the margin was 1.5%. Facilities fees of 0.3% per
annum are payable quarterly on the unused portion of the line.
Substantially
all trade receivables and inventories collateralize our line of credit and
property, plant and equipment collateralize our long-term debt under our loan
agreements with our lenders. Unless otherwise approved by our lenders, we are
required by provisions of these loan agreements to (1) maintain minimum levels
of working capital (ratio of not less than 1.25 to 1) and net worth (minimum
of
$90.0 million tangible net worth, and 45% of cumulative net income); (2) limit
dividends to an aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000 per quarter (allowed
if
no default), capital expenditures less exclusions (not to exceed 125% of
depreciation for the same four fiscal quarters), lease obligations and
additional long-term borrowings (total funded debt to total capitalization
not
to exceed 55%); and (3) maintain various current and cash-flow coverage ratios
(1.25 to 1), among other restrictions. At June 2, 2007, we were in compliance
with the financial covenant requirements of all loan agreements. Under certain
of the loan agreements, the lenders have the option to require the prepayment
of
any outstanding borrowings in the event we undergo a change in control. The
Chief Executive Officer of the Company, or his family, must maintain ownership
of not less than 50% of the outstanding voting stock of the
Company.
Interest
of $6,992, $7,198 and $5,860 was paid during fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005,
respectively. Interest of $566, $222 and $72 was capitalized for construction
of
certain facilities during fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
8.
Employee Benefit Plans
The
Company maintains a medical plan that is qualified under Section 401(a) of
the
Internal Revenue Code and not subject to tax under present income tax laws.
Under its plan, the Company self-insures, in part, coverage for substantially
all full-time employees with coverage by insurance carriers for certain
stop-loss provisions for losses greater than $150 for each occurrence. The
Company's expenses including accruals for incurred but not reported claims,
were
approximately $4,632, $5,128 and $7,065 in fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005,
respectively.
50
The
Company has a 401(k) plan which covers substantially all employees. Participants
in the Plan may contribute up to the maximum allowed by Internal Revenue Service
regulations. The Company does not make contributions to the 401(k)
plan.
The
Company has an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) that covers substantially
all employees. The Company makes contributions to the ESOP of 3% of
participants' compensation, plus an additional amount determined at the
discretion of the Board of Directors. Contributions may be made in cash or
the
Company's common stock. Company contributions to the ESOP vest immediately.
The
Company's contributions to the plan were $1,115, $1,069 and $1,643 in fiscal
2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
The
Company has deferred compensation agreements with certain officers for payments
to be made over specified periods beginning when the officers reach age 65
or
over as specified in the agreements. Amounts accrued for these agreements are
based upon deferred compensation earned over the estimated remaining service
period of each officer. Deferred compensation expense totaled approximately
$37
in fiscal 2007, $59 in fiscal 2006 and $72 in fiscal 2005 .
In
December 2006, the Company adopted an additional deferred compensation plan
to
provide deferred compensation to named officers of the Company. As of June
2,
2007 no awards have been made under this plan.
9.
Stock Compensation Plans
On
July
28, 2005, our Board of Directors approved the Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. 2005
Incentive Stock Option Plan (the "ISO Plan") and reserved 500,000 shares for
issuance upon exercise of options granted under the ISO Plan. Options issued
pursuant to the ISO Plan may be granted to any of our employees. The options
may
have a term of up to ten years and generally will vest ratably over five years.
On August 17, 2005, we issued 360,000 options with an exercise price of $5.93.
The options have ten-year terms and vest over five years beginning from the
date
of grant. The ISO Plan was ratified by our shareholders at our annual meeting
of
shareholders on October 13, 2005.
On
July
28, 2005, our Board of Directors also approved the Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Stock
Appreciation Rights Plan (the "Rights Plan"). The Rights Plan covers 1,000,000
shares of common stock of the Company. Stock Appreciation Rights ("SARs") may
be
granted to any employee or non-employee member of the Board of Directors. Upon
exercise of a SAR, the holder will receive shares of our common stock equal
to
the difference between the fair market value of a single share of common stock
at the time of exercise and the strike price which is equal to the fair market
value of a single share of common stock on the date of the grant. The SARs
have
a ten-year term and vest over five years. On August 17, 2005, we issued 592,500
SARs, under the Rights Plan, with a strike price of $5.93 and, on August 26,
2005, we issued 22,500 SARs with a strike price of $6.71. On August 24, 2006
we
issued 15,000 SARs with a strike price of $6.93. The Rights Plan was ratified
by
our shareholders at our annual meeting of shareholders on October 13, 2005.
On
August 24, 2006, in accordance with provisions of our Rights Plan, our Board
of
Directors approved an amendment to the Rights Plan providing that exercises
under the Rights Plan be settled in cash and not with shares of our common
stock. No shares of our common stock have been issued, nor will be issued,
under
the Rights Plan.
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The
Company has reserved 1,000,000 shares under its 1999 Stock Option Plan, all
of
which were granted to officers and key employees in fiscal 2000. Each stock
option granted under the 1999 Stock Option Plan was accompanied by the grant
of
a Tandem Stock Appreciation Right ("TSAR").
The
options and TSARs have ten-year terms and vest annually over five years
beginning one year from the grant date. Upon exercise of a stock option, the
related TSAR is also considered to be exercised, and the holder will receive
a
cash payment from the Company equal to the excess of the fair market value
of
the Company's common stock and the option exercise price. At June 2, 2007,
8,000
shares were available for grant under the 1999 plan.
The
Company has reserved 1,600,000 shares under its 1993 Stock Option Plan. The
options have ten-year terms and vest annually over five years beginning one
year
from the grant date. At
June
2, 2007, no shares were available for grant under the 1993 plan.
A
summary
of our equity award activity and related information for the fiscal year ended
June 2, 2007 is as follows:
Weighted
|
||||||||||||
Weighted
|
Average
|
|||||||||||
Number
|
Exercise
|
Remaining
|
Aggregate
|
|||||||||
of
|
Price
|
Contractual
|
Intrinsic
|
|||||||||
Options
|
Per
Share
|
Life
(in Years)
|
Value
|
|||||||||
Outstanding
at May 28, 2005
|
128,800
|
|
$
|
1.91
|
||||||||
Granted
|
360,000
|
5.93
|
||||||||||
Exercised
|
15,400
|
|
1.82
|
|||||||||
Outstanding,
June 3, 2006
|
473,400
|
4.97
|
||||||||||
Granted
|
-
|
-
|
||||||||||
Exercised
|
89,800
|
2.92
|
||||||||||
Forfeited
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
|
||||||
Outstanding,
June 2, 2007
|
|
383,600
|
$
|
5.45
|
|
7.34
|
$
|
4,019
|
||||
Exercisable,
June 2, 2007
|
|
99,520
|
$
|
4.67
|
|
7.29
|
$
|
875
|
52
The
number and weighted average grant-date fair value of non-vested equity awards
in
fiscal 2007 was as follows:
|
|
Weighted
|
|||||
|
Average
|
||||||
|
|
Grant-Date
|
|||||
|
Number
|
Fair
|
|||||
|
of
|
Value
|
|||||
|
Shares
|
Per
Share
|
|||||
Nonvested,
June 3, 2006
|
395,760
|
$
|
2.56
|
||||
Granted
|
-
|
-
|
|||||
Vested
|
(89,880
|
)
|
2.43
|
||||
Forfeited
|
-
|
-
|
|||||
Nonvested,
June 2, 2007
|
305,880
|
$
|
2.61
|
A
summary
of our liability award activity and related information for the fiscal year
ended June 2, 2007 is as follows:
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|||||||||
|
|
Weighted
|
Average
|
|
|||||||||
|
Number
|
Average
|
Remaining
|
Aggregate
|
|||||||||
|
Of
|
Strike
Price
|
Contractual
|
Intrinsic
|
|||||||||
|
Rights
|
Per
Right
|
Life
(in Years)
|
Value
|
|||||||||
Outstanding,
June 3, 2006
|
652,000
|
$
|
5.71
|
||||||||||
Granted
|
15,000
|
6.93
|
|||||||||||
Exercised
|
105,550
|
4.66
|
|||||||||||
Forfeited
|
69,000
|
5.93
|
|||||||||||
Outstanding,
June 2, 2007
|
492,450
|
$
|
5.95
|
8.21
|
$
|
3,700
|
|||||||
Exercisable,
June 2, 2007
|
98,610
|
$
|
4.66
|
8.08
|
$
|
756
|
The
fair value of liability awards was estimated as of June 2, 2007 using a
Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following weighted-average
assumptions: risk-free interest rate of 4.9%; dividend yield of 1%; volatility
factor of the expected market price of our stock of 34.9%; and a
weighted-average expected life of the rights of 4.50 years.
53
10.
Income Taxes
Income
tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following:
Fiscal
year ended
|
||||||||||
June
2
|
June
3
|
May
28
|
||||||||
2007
|
2006
|
2005
|
||||||||
Current:
|
||||||||||
Federal
|
$
|
16,730
|
$
|
(1,450
|
)
|
$
|
(3,899
|
)
|
||
State
|
1,670
|
-
|
(387
|
)
|
||||||
18,400
|
(1,450
|
)
|
(4,286
|
)
|
||||||
Deferred:
|
||||||||||
Federal
|
675
|
1,245
|
(672
|
)
|
||||||
State
|
530
|
(260
|
)
|
(92
|
)
|
|||||
1,205
|
985
|
(764
|
)
|
|||||||
$
|
19,605
|
$
|
(465
|
)
|
$
|
(5,050
|
)
|
Significant
components of the Company's deferred tax liabilities and assets were as
follows:
June
2
|
June
3
|
||||||
2007
|
2006
|
||||||
Deferred
tax liabilities:
|
|||||||
Property,
plant and equipment
|
$
|
16,163
|
$
|
16,217
|
|||
Cash
basis temporary differences
|
1,752
|
1,911
|
|||||
Inventories
|
14,001
|
12,636
|
|||||
Investment
in affiliates
|
2,135
|
1,686
|
|||||
Other
|
1,012
|
1,553
|
|||||
Total
deferred tax liabilities
|
35,063
|
34,003
|
|||||
Deferred
tax assets:
|
|||||||
Accrued
expenses
|
2,777
|
2,384
|
|||||
Discount
on acquisition purchase price
|
471
|
372
|
|||||
Amortization
of non-compete contracts
|
184
|
209
|
|||||
Job
tax credit carry forward
|
-
|
250
|
|||||
Other
|
51
|
413
|
|||||
Total
deferred tax assets
|
3,483
|
3,628
|
|||||
Net
deferred tax liabilities
|
$
|
31,580
|
$
|
30,375
|
54
Effective
May 29, 1988, the Company could no longer use cash basis accounting for its
farming subsidiary because of tax law changes. The
Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997
provides
that taxes on the cash basis temporary differences as of that date are generally
payable over 20 years beginning in fiscal 1999 or in full in the first fiscal
year in which there is a change in ownership control. The Company uses the
farm-price method for valuing inventories for income tax purposes.
The
differences between income tax expense (benefit) at the Company's effective
income tax rate and income tax expense (benefit) at the statutory federal income
tax rate were as follows:
Fiscal
year end
|
||||||||||
June
2
|
June
3
|
May
28
|
||||||||
2007
|
2006
|
2005
|
||||||||
Statutory
federal income tax (benefit)
|
$
|
19,598
|
$
|
(518
|
)
|
$
|
(5,393
|
)
|
||
State
income taxes (benefit), net
|
1,430
|
(169
|
)
|
(311
|
)
|
|||||
Non-taxable
(deductible) Hillandale, LLC
income (loss)
|
(449
|
)
|
750
|
-
|
||||||
Tax
exempt interest income
|
(278
|
)
|
(634
|
)
|
-
|
|||||
Other,
net
|
(696
|
)
|
106
|
654
|
||||||
$
|
19,605
|
$
|
(465
|
)
|
$
|
(5,050
|
)
|
Federal
and state income taxes of $194, $128, and $391 were paid in fiscal 2007, 2006
and 2005, respectively. Federal and state income taxes of $1,426, $7,077 and
$3,062 were refunded in fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
11.
Other Matters
The
carrying amounts in the consolidated balance sheet for cash and cash
equivalents, accounts receivable, notes receivable and investments and accounts
payable approximate their fair values. The fair value of the Company's long-term
debt is estimated to be $115,200. The fair values for notes receivable and
long-term debt are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on
the
Company's current incremental borrowing rates for similar
arrangements.
The
Company's interest expense is sensitive to changes in the general level of
U.S.
interest rates. The Company maintains certain of its debt as fixed rate in
nature to mitigate the impact of fluctuations in interest rates. Under its
current policies, the Company does not use interest rate derivative instruments
to manage its exposure to interest rate changes. A one percent (1%)
adverse move (decrease) in interest rates would adversely affect the net fair
value of the Company's debt by $3,875 at June 2, 2007. The Company is a
party to no other market risk sensitive instruments requiring
disclosure.
The
Company is the defendant in certain legal actions. It is the opinion of
management, based on advice of legal counsel, that the outcome of these actions
will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial
position or operations.
55
12.
Quarterly Financial Data:
(unaudited, amount in thousands, except per share data):
Fiscal
Year 2007
|
|||||||||||||
First
|
Second
|
Third
|
Fourth
|
||||||||||
Quarter
|
Quarter
|
Quarter
|
Quarter
|
||||||||||
Net
sales
|
$
|
115,308
|
$
|
137,737
|
$
|
175,211
|
$
|
169,872
|
|||||
Gross
profit
|
8,407
|
24,955
|
44,182
|
41,080
|
|||||||||
Net
income (loss)
|
(5,431
|
)
|
6,401
|
17,403
|
18,283
|
||||||||
Net
income (loss) per share:
|
|||||||||||||
Basic
|
$
|
(0.23
|
)
|
$
|
0.27
|
$
|
0.74
|
$
|
0.78
|
||||
Diluted
|
$
|
(0.23
|
)
|
$
|
0.27
|
$
|
0.74
|
$
|
0.77
|
||||
Fiscal
Year 2006
|
|||||||||||||
First
|
Second
|
Third
|
Fourth
|
||||||||||
Quarter
|
Quarter
|
Quarter
|
Quarter
|
||||||||||
Net
sales
|
$
|
79,756
|
$
|
138,288
|
$
|
130,107
|
$
|
129,404
|
|||||
Gross
profit
|
960
|
17,809
|
25,973
|
17,475
|
|||||||||
Net
income (loss)
|
(8,108
|
)
|
(685
|
)
|
7,990
|
(210
|
)
|
||||||
Net
income (loss) per share:
|
|||||||||||||
Basic
|
$
|
(0.35
|
)
|
$
|
(0.03
|
)
|
$
|
0.34
|
$
|
(0.01
|
)
|
||
Diluted
|
$
|
(0.35
|
)
|
$
|
(0.03
|
)
|
$
|
0.34
|
$
|
(0.01
|
)
|
56
SCHEDULE
II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Years
ended June 2, 2007, June 3, 2006, and May 28, 2005
(in
thousands)
Balance
at
|
Charged
to
|
Write-off
|
Balance
at
|
||||||||||
Beginning
of
|
Cost
and Expense
|
of
Accounts
|
End
of
|
||||||||||
Description
|
Period
|
|
|
Period
|
|||||||||
Year
ended June 2, 2007:
|
|||||||||||||
Allowance
for doubtful accounts
|
$
|
346
|
$
|
612
|
$
|
808
|
$
|
150
|
|||||
Year
ended June 3, 2006:
|
|||||||||||||
Allowance
for doubtful accounts
|
$
|
92
|
$
|
892
|
$
|
638
|
$
|
346
|
|||||
Year
ended May 28, 2005:
|
|||||||||||||
Allowance
for doubtful accounts
|
$
|
90
|
$
|
253
|
$
|
251
|
$
|
92
|
57
ITEM
9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM
9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure
Controls and Procedures
Our
disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance
that information required to be disclosed by it in its periodic reports filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission is recorded, processed, summarized
and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and
forms. Based on an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures
conducted by our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, together
with other financial officers, such officers concluded that our disclosure
controls and procedures were effective as of June 2, 2007.
Internal
Control Over Financial Reporting
(a) Management’s
Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In
accordance with Section 404(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Item 308(a)
of the Commission’s Regulation S-K, the report of management on our internal
control over financial reporting is set forth in this Annual Report on Form
10-K
under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
(b) Attestation Report
of the Registrant’s Public Accounting Firm
The
attestation report of Moore Stephens Frost on management’s assessment of our
internal control over financial reporting is set forth in this Annual Report
on
Form 10-K under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary
Data.
(c) Changes
in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In
accordance with Rule 13a-15(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, together with other financial officers, evaluated the
effectiveness, as of June 2, 2007, of our internal control over financial
reporting. Management determined that there was no change in our internal
control over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth quarter ended
June 2, 2007, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to
materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM
9B OTHER INFORMATION
Not
applicable
58
PART
III
ITEM
10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The
information concerning directors and executive officers is incorporated by
reference from our definitive proxy statement which is to be filed pursuant
to
Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in connection with
our
2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
ITEM
11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The
information concerning executive compensation is incorporated by reference
from
our definitive proxy statement which is to be filed pursuant to Regulation
14A
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in connection with our 2007 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders.
ITEM
12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The
information concerning security ownership of certain beneficial owners and
management and related stockholder matters is incorporated by reference from
our
definitive proxy statement which is to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A
under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in connection with our 2007 Annual Meeting
of Shareholders.
ITEM
13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The
information concerning certain relationships and related transactions is
incorporated by reference from our definitive proxy statement which is to be
filed pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
in
connection with our 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
ITEM
14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The
information concerning principal accounting fees and services is incorporated
by
reference from our definitive proxy statement which is to be filed pursuant
to
Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in connection with
our
2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
59
PART
IV
ITEM
15. EXHIBITS
AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a)(1) Financial
Statements
The
following financial statements are filed herewith:
The
following consolidated financial statements of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. and
subsidiaries are included in Item 8:
Reports
of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms.
Consolidated
Balance Sheets - June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006.
Consolidated
Statements of Operations - Years Ended June 2, 2007, June 3, 2006 and May 28,
2005.
Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the Years Ended
June
2,
2007, June 3, 2006 and May 28, 2005.
Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended June 2, 2007, June 3, 2006 and
May
28, 2005.
Notes
to
Consolidated Financial Statements.
(a)(2)
Financial
Statement Schedule
Schedule
II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
All
other
schedules are omitted either because they are not applicable or required, or
because the required information is included in the financial statements or
notes thereto.
(a)(3)
Exhibits
Required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K
See
Part
(b) of this Item 15.
(b) Exhibits
Required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K
The
following exhibits are filed herewith or incorporated by reference:
Exhibit
Number
|
Exhibit
|
2.1
|
Agreement
to Form a Limited Liability Company, Transfer Assets Thereto, and
Purchase
Units of Membership
Therein,
dated July 28, 2005, by and among Hillandale Farms of Florida,
Inc.,
Hillandale Farms, Inc., Cal-Maine
Foods,
Inc. and Jack E. Hazen, Jack E. Hazen, Jr., Homer E. Honeycutt,
Jr.,
Orland R. Bethel and Dorman W.
Mizell.
(9)
|
|
|
3.1
|
Amended
and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant.
(1)
|
3.1(a)
|
Amendment
to Article 4 of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant.
(7)
|
3.2
|
By-Laws
of the Registrant, as amended. (1)
|
60
4.1
|
See
Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 as to the rights of holders of the Registrant’s
common stock.
|
10.1
|
Amended
and Restated Term Loan Agreement, dated as of May 29, 1990, between
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. and Cooperative Centrale Raiffeisen - Boerenleenbank
B.A., “Rabobank Nederland,” New York Branch, and Amended and Restated
Revolving Credit Agreement among Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., and Barclays
Banks
PLD (New York) and Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Borenleenbank
B.A.,
dated as of 29 May 1990, and amendments thereto (without exhibits).
(1)
|
10.1(a)
|
Amendment
to Term Loan Agreement (see Exhibit 10.1) dated as of June 3, 1997
(without exhibits). (2)
|
10.1(b)
|
Amendment
to Term Loan Agreement (see Exhibit 10.1) dated as of March 31,
2004
(without exhibits). (7)
|
10.1(c)
|
Amendment
to Term Loan Agreement (see Exhibit 10.1) dated as of April 14,
2004
(without exhibits). (7)
|
|
|
10.1(d)
|
Amendment
to Term Loan Agreement (see Exhibit 10.1) dated as of August 6,
2004
(without exhibits). (8)
|
|
|
10.1(e)
|
Amendment
to Term Loan Agreement (see Exhibit 10.1) dated as of March 15,
2005
(without exhibits). (8)
|
|
|
10.1(f)
|
Amendment
to Term Loan Agreement (see Exhibit 10.1) dated as of October 13,
2006
(without exhibits). (12)
|
10.1(g)
|
Second
Amendment and Restated [through Ninth Amendment] Revolving Credit
Agreement dated as of February 6, 2002, among Cal-Maine Foods,
Inc. and
(as defined herein) First South, Rabobank and Harris (without exhibits,
schedules or annex). (15)
|
10.1(h)
|
Tenth
Amendment to Second Amendment and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement,
dated as of March 15, 2007, among Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. and (as
defined
herein) First South, Rabobank and Harris (without exhibits, schedules
or
annex). (15)
|
|
|
10.15
|
Deferred
Compensation Plan, dated December 28, 2006. (13)
|
10.16
|
Loan
Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2006, between Metropolitan
Life
Insurance Company and Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (without exhibits.)
(14)
|
10.2
|
Note
Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 10, 1993, between John
Hancock
Mutual Life Insurance Company and Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., and amendments
thereto (without exhibits). (1)
|
10.3
|
Loan
Agreement, dated as of May 1, 1991, between Metropolitan Life Insurance
Corporation and Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., and amendments thereto (without
exhibits). (1)
|
10.4
|
Employee
Stock Ownership Plan, as Amended and Restated. (1) +
|
10.5
|
1993
Stock Option Plan, as Amended. (1) +
|
10.6
|
Wage
Continuation Plan, dated as of July 1, 1986, between Jack Self
and the
Registrant, as amended on September 2, 1994. (1) +
|
10.7
|
Wage
Continuation Plan, dated as of April 15, 1988, between Joe Wyatt
and the
Registrant. (1) +
|
10.8
|
Redemption
Agreement, dated March 7, 1994, between the Registrant and Fred
R. Adams,
Jr. (1)
|
10.9
|
Note
Purchase Agreement, dated December 18, 1997, among the Registrant,
Cal-Maine Farms, Inc., Cal-Maine Egg Products, Inc., Cal-Maine
Partnership, LTD, CMF of Kansas LLC and First South Production
Credit
Association and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (without exhibits,
except names of guarantors and forms of notes)
(3)
|
61
10.10
|
Wage
Continuation Plan, dated as of January 14, 1999, among Stephen
Storm,
Charles F. Collins, Bob Scott and the Registrant (4)+
|
10.11
|
Secured
note purchase agreement dated September 28, 1999 among the Registrant,
Cal-Maine Partnership, LTD, and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance
Company, and John Hancock Variable Life Insurance Company (without
exhibits, annexes and disclosure schedules) (5)
|
10.11(a)
|
Amended
and Restated Second Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of September
30,
2003, conformed copy reflecting First, Second, and Third Amendments,
among
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., Cal-Maine Partnership, Ltd., and John Hancock
Life
Insurance Company and John Hancock Variable Life Insurance Company
(without exhibits, schedules or annex). (15)
|
10.11(b)
|
Fourth
Amendment and Waiver Agreement dated as of March 1, 2007, among
Cal-Maine
Foods, Inc. and Cal-Maine Partnership, LTD, and John Hancock Life
Insurance Company and John Hancock Variable Life Insurance Company
(without exhibits, schedules or annex). (15)
|
10.12
|
1999
Stock Option Plan (6)+
|
10.13
|
2005
Stock Option Plan (10)+
|
10.14
|
2005
Stock Appreciation Rights Plan (11)+
|
21
|
Subsidiaries
of the Registrant
|
23.1
|
Consent
of Moore Stephens Frost
|
23.2
|
Consent
of Ernst & Young LLP
|
31.1
|
Certification
of Chief Executive Officer
|
31.2
|
Certification
of Chief Financial Officer
|
32
|
Written
Statement of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial
Officer
|
+
|
Management
contract or compensatory plan.
|
(1)
|
Incorporated
by reference to the same exhibit in Registrant’s Form S-1 Registration
Statement No. 333-14809.
|
(2)
|
Incorporated
by reference to the same exhibit in Registrant’s Form 10-K for fiscal year
ended May 31, 1997.
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(3)
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Incorporated
by reference to the same exhibit in Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended November 29, 1997.
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(4)
|
Incorporated
by reference to the same exhibit in Registrant’s Form 10-K for fiscal year
ended May 29, 1999.
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(5)
|
Incorporated
by reference to the same exhibit in Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended November 27, 1999.
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(6)
|
Incorporated
by reference to Registrant’s Form S-8 Registration Statement No.
333-39940, dated June 23, 2000.
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(7)
|
Incorporated
by reference to the same exhibit in Registrant’s Form 10-K for fiscal year
ended May 29, 2004.
|
(8)
|
Incorporated
by reference to the same exhibit in Registrant’s Form 10-K for fiscal year
ended May 28, 2005.
|
(9)
|
Incorporated
by reference to the same exhibit in Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated July 28,
2005.
|
(10)
|
Incorporated
by reference to Appendix B to Registrant’s Proxy Statement for Annual
Meeting held October 13, 2005.
|
(11)
|
Incorporated
by reference to Appendix C to Registrant’s Proxy Statement for Annual
Meeting held October 13, 2005.
|
(12)
|
Incorporated
by reference to the same exhibit in Registrant’s Form 10-K for fiscal year
ended
|
June
3, 2006
|
|
(13)
|
Incorporated
by reference to the same exhibit in Registrant's Form 8-K, dated
December
28, 2006.
|
(14)
|
Incorporated
by reference to the same exhibit in Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended December 2, 2006
|
(15)
|
Incorporated
by reference to the same exhibit in Registrant's Form 8-K, dated
March 9,
2007.
|
The
Company agrees to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
upon
request, copies of any instrument defining the rights of the holders
of
its consolidated long-term debt.
|
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(c)
|
Financial
Statement Schedules Required by Regulation
S-X
|
The
financial statement schedule required by Regulation S-X is filed at page 57.
All
other schedules for which provision
is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission are not required under
the
related instructions or are inapplicable and therefore have been
omitted.
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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, in Jackson, Mississippi, on this
13th day
of
August, 2007.
CAL-MAINE
FOODS, INC.
/s/
Fred
R. Adams, Jr.
Fred
R.
Adams, Jr.
Chairman
of the Board and
Chief
Executive 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:
Signature
|
Title
|
Date
|
||
/s/
Fred R. Adams, Jr.
|
Chairman
of the Board and
|
08/13/2007
|
||
Fred
R. Adams, Jr.
|
Chief
Executive Officer
|
|||
(Principal
Executive Officer)
|
||||
/s/
Richard K. Looper
|
Vice
Chairman of the Board
|
08/13/2007
|
||
Richard
K. Looper
|
and
Director
|
|||
/s/
Adolphus B. Baker
|
President
and Director
|
08/13/2007
|
||
Adolphus
B. Baker
|
||||
/s/
Timothy A. Dawson
|
Vice
President, Chief Financial
|
08/13/2007
|
||
Timothy
A. Dawson
|
Officer
and Director
|
|||
(Principal
Financial Officer)
|
||||
/s/
Charles F. Collins
|
Vice
President, Controller
|
08/13/2007
|
||
Charles
F. Collins
|
(Principal
Accounting Officer)
|
|||
/s/
Letitia C. Hughes
|
Director
|
08/13/2007
|
||
Letitia
C. Hughes
|
||||
Director
|
||||
R.
Faser Triplett
|
||||
/s/
James E. Poole
|
Director
|
08/13/2007
|
||
James
E. Poole
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CAL-MAINE
FOODS, INC.
Form
10-K
for the fiscal year
Ended
June 2, 2007
EXHIBIT
INDEX
Exhibit
|
|
Number
|
Exhibit
|
21
|
Subsidiaries
of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc
|
23.1
|
Consent
of Moore Stephens Frost
|
23.2
|
Consent
of Ernst & Young LLP
|
31.1
|
Certification
of The Chief Executive Officer
|
31.2
|
Certification
of The Chief Financial Officer
|
32
|
Written
Statement of The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer
|
65