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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JULY 2, 1994 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-3344
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SARA LEE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MARYLAND 36-208904
(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
THREE FIRST NATIONAL PLAZA 60602-4260
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number including area code: (312) 726-2600
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SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE
TITLE OF EACH CLASS ON WHICH REGISTERED
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Common Stock, $1.33 1/3 par value The Chicago Stock Exchange
The New York Stock Exchange
The Pacific Stock Exchange
Amsterdam Stock Exchange
The Bourse (Paris)
Stock Exchange of Basel
Stock Exchange of Geneva
The Stock Exchange (London)
Stock Exchange of Zurich
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights The Chicago Stock Exchange
The New York Stock Exchange
The Pacific Stock Exchange
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT:
NONE
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports to
be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes /X/ No / /
Indicate by check mark 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/
State the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates
of the registrant: $11,118,166,220 as of September 1, 1994.
On September 1, 1994, the registrant had outstanding 481,761,768 shares of
common stock of $1.33 1/3 par value, which is registrant's only class of common
stock.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
DOCUMENTS FORM 10-K REFERENCE
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Proxy Statement dated Part III. Items 10-13
September 15, 1994
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PART I
Item 1. Business
(A) GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS
Sara Lee Corporation ("Sara Lee") is a global manufacturer and marketer of
high-quality, brand-name products for consumers throughout the world. It was
incorporated in Baltimore, Maryland in 1939 as the C.D. Kenney Company and
adopted its current name in 1985.
In fiscal 1994, the main focus of Sara Lee's two industry segments,
Packaged Foods and Packaged Consumer Products, was to continue to build brand
equity and improve returns and market share. These objectives were pursued by
the introduction of new products and the expansion of existing products into new
markets.
During the latter part of the fiscal year, Sara Lee announced the
implementation of a worldwide restructuring program designed to accelerate the
achievement of higher returns and lower costs throughout its lines of business.
The restructuring plan involved a fourth quarter charge of $732 million before
tax and affected all four of Sara Lee's lines of business--Packaged Meats and
Bakery, Coffee and Grocery, Personal Products, and Household and Personal
Care--although the majority of the charge was related to worldwide segments of
the Personal Products operations. The charge incorporated severance for
approximately 9,900 employees, as well as the costs of closing, consolidating,
and realigning production and distribution facilities throughout the world.
SARA LEE PACKAGED FOODS
SARA LEE PACKAGED MEATS AND BAKERY
Sara Lee Packaged Meats continued to introduce new food products during
fiscal 1994, with an emphasis on "better-for-you" products and convenience
foods. Several Sara Lee meat brands introduced reduced-fat products in fiscal
1994 and early fiscal 1995, including Ball Park 97, Bryan Juicy 'N Lean, and
Kahn's Extra Lean hot dogs. Hillshire Farm & Kahn's launched the national
distribution of low-fat, regular-sliced luncheon meats, and reformulated
Hillshire Farm Lite Smoked Sausage and Hillshire Farm Lite Polska Kielbasa to be
85% fat-free, while Jimmy Dean Foods introduced three varieties of single-serve
breakfast sandwiches.
Outside the United States, Sara Lee's objective of broadening markets
served was reflected in its joint venture with AXA Alimentos S. A. de C.V.,
which owns Kir Alimentos S. A. de C.V., Mexico's second largest packaged meats
company and a leading manufacturer of hot dogs, lunch meats, sausages, and ham.
Sara Lee Bakery introduced, and/or expanded its distribution of, a number
of new products, including Sara Lee Coffee Crumb Cake and Sara Lee Cream Pies.
In addition, Sara Lee Bakery's foodservice business introduced a new line of
fruit cobbler products, together with a reformulated pumpkin pie that is
shelf-stable for up to three days.
SARA LEE COFFEE AND GROCERY
During fiscal 1994, the Coffee and Grocery line of business introduced such
new items as Piazzo D'Oro espresso products and the Douwe Egberts Grand Cafe
assortment of flavored instant coffees in the Netherlands, and a decaffeinated
version of Maison du Cafe L'Or in France.
Sara Lee also entered the Mexican coffee systems market through
distributors, and significantly increased its interest in Friele, a Norwegian
coffee company that holds a 27% share in the Norwegian roasted coffee market.
In the United States, Superior Coffee and Foods became the exclusive coffee
system service to the MGM Grand Casino and Theme Park in Las Vegas, the world's
largest hotel.
The year saw increased volatility in the price of green coffee due, in
large part, to a general tightening in supply, social and economic conditions in
many producing nations, fluctuation in the commodities market
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caused by investment fund participation, and poor weather conditions in Brazil
in early fiscal 1995. Sara Lee's ability to adjust its inventory and pricing
practices enabled it to respond successfully to these challenges, which are
expected to continue throughout fiscal 1995.
New tea products were launched during the fiscal year. Pickwick Cocktails
tea, with a mixture of three fruit tastes, and Pickwick Ice Tea Lemon in cans
and one-liter bottles were introduced in the Netherlands, while Pickwick black
and fruit-flavored teas were introduced in Russia and are now available in every
major Russian city.
SARA LEE PACKAGED CONSUMER PRODUCTS
SARA LEE PERSONAL PRODUCTS
Sara Lee Hosiery experienced a decline in 1994 sales and earnings in the
United States and Europe due to a number of factors, including changing
fashions, more casual lifestyle trends, and lingering recessionary conditions in
Europe. Worldwide sheer hosiery unit volumes dropped 6%, excluding acquisitions.
Despite these obstacles, Sara Lee Hosiery's leading share in the United States
sheer hosiery market remained strong, while the business continued to gain share
in many European markets. Sara Lee's response to changing market forces in the
hosiery area involved the restructuring of operations to reduce sheer hosiery
capacity. Sara Lee has also expanded its product line to include such casual
products as tights, opaques, and trouser socks. Further enhancement of brand
equity, new product development, and expansion into new markets has also
continued with positive results.
New products introduced in 1994 emphasized value-added qualities and
included L'eggs New Sheer Energy hosiery, with enhanced comfort and fit, Silk
Reflections Soft Touch hosiery--featuring all-microfiber construction, Silk
Reflections Plus hosiery for full-figured women and, under the Hanes brand, two
waist-to-toe figure control products: Smooth Illusions hosiery and the more
moderately priced Profiles brand.
New markets entered included South Africa--through the acquisition of The
South African Hosiery Company (Pty.) Ltd., China--through a joint venture with
Shanghai Vocal Enterprise Ltd., and Japan--through the acquisition of Peri
Shoji. In addition, full distribution of the Hanes and L'eggs brands began in
Canada, while L'eggs and the designer collection of Donna Karan hosiery were
introduced in Japan.
Sara Lee Knit Products continued to show strong results in the United
States, assisted by solid performances in its activewear and underwear segments.
European results were weaker due to heavy competition and a continuing
recession. During the 1994 fiscal year, challenging market conditions,
overcapacity, and low returns necessitated a restructuring program providing for
plant closings and realignments in certain U.S. retail fleece categories and in
European underwear and activewear. Several less profitable lines of merchandise,
including Champion's Spring City private label business, were discontinued.
These adjustments are expected to result in significant savings over the next
several years and should leave Sara Lee poised to pursue its goals of building
business in its core knit products categories through new licensing
opportunities, the introduction of new products, and expansion into new
geographic markets.
Licensing initiatives included those associated with Sara Lee's sponsorship
of the 1994 and 1996 Olympic Games, whereby virtually all licensed T-shirts and
fleece products related to the Games will be either Hanes or Champion products;
the Team Hanes program, which markets licensed college and professional
sportswear; new opportunities in the girls' underwear category to license
products with graphics based on three film, toy, and television properties: The
Lion King, Barbie, and The Flintstones; and a long-term license to distribute a
line of Cacherel brand men's briefs and T-shirts in France, Italy, and Spain.
New product initiatives during the 1994 fiscal year included the
introduction of Hanes Her Way casual leather and canvas shoes for women in the
mass-merchandise market, the national launch of Hanes Cool Comfort briefs for
men, and the debut of Hanes Signature Collection of premium adult activewear.
Sara Lee continues to penetrate new knit product markets as well. New
marketing organizations have been established in South and Central America in
order to actively market Hanes, Hanes Her Way, and
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Rinbros products. Expansion in the Asia-Pacific markets is also being achieved
through Intercon Garments and Upxon, Inc., which were acquired in 1993 and which
market products throughout the Philippines and Japan, respectively.
Sara Lee Intimates and Accessories focused on the introduction of new
products, including the launch of the Wonderbra push-up bra in U. S. department
stores, and the Madison collection of tailored day-to-evening handbags by Coach.
SARA LEE HOUSEHOLD AND PERSONAL CARE
The Sara Lee Household and Personal Care segment continued to grow through
acquisitions, new products, and entry into new markets. The acquisition of the
European bath and body care businesses of SmithKline Beecham gave Sara Lee
powerful branded product lines in a number of key markets, extending the reach
of its personal care business and sharpening manufacturing and operating
efficiencies. In addition, the baby-care line was expanded by the acquisition of
the Fissan and Proderm brands. The Fissan line of products is marketed in Italy
and Germany, while the Proderm line has a strong market presence in Greece. The
Kiwi and Tana shoe care lines strengthened their positions through product
development and strategic partnerships. A joint venture with China's largest
shoe care manufacturer, Golden Rooster, provided an entree into China, while an
increased interest in a similar alliance in India will provide Sara Lee's Kiwi
brand access to that market.
In addition to the entrees into the Chinese and Indian markets provided by
joint ventures, Sara Lee fortified its presence in the Asia-Pacific region
through the introduction of product lines in Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Thailand.
It also continued to establish a foundation in Central and Eastern Europe by
expanding its Hungarian marketing unit and by making preparations for an
expansion program targeting the Czech Republic.
Direct selling activities continued to grow through the acquisition of
Avroy Shlain Cosmetics (Pty.) Ltd., the number-one direct selling organization
in South Africa, and through the expansion of product lines in existing markets
in Indonesia, Mexico, and the Philippines.
(B) FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT INDUSTRY SEGMENTS
Sara Lee's businesses are classified into two industry segments: Sara Lee
Packaged Foods and Sara Lee Packaged Consumer Products. The financial
information about Sara Lee's industry segments can be found on pages F-19
through F-20 of this Report.
(C) NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
SARA LEE PACKAGED FOODS
Sara Lee's Packaged Foods segment is comprised of Sara Lee Packaged Meats and
Bakery, and Sara Lee Coffee and Grocery.
SARA LEE PACKAGED MEATS AND BAKERY
Sara Lee Packaged Meats component of this segment processes and sells pork,
poultry, and beef products to supermarkets, warehouse clubs, national chains,
and institutions throughout the United States, Europe, and Mexico. Sales are
transacted through Sara Lee's own sales force, brokers, and institutional
buyers. Some of the more prominent brands within this category include Ball
Park, Best's, Bryan, Hillshire Farm, Hygrade, Jimmy Dean, Kahn's, Mr. Turkey,
Sara Lee, and Sinai 48. Sara Lee acquired Sara Lee Processed Meats (Europe)
B.V., which markets meats under the Stegeman brand in the Netherlands, Dacor in
Belgium, Argal in Spain, and Nobre in Portugal; and a 49.9% interest in AXA
Alimentos, S.A. de C.V., which owns Kir Alimentos S.A. de C.V., a leading
processed meats company in Mexico, in fiscal 1993 and 1994, respectively.
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The products offered by this line of business include smoked sausage,
bacon, hot dogs, breakfast sausage, breakfast sandwiches, premium deli and
luncheon meats, ham, turkey, and packaged lunch combinations. The
ingredients--pork, turkey, and beef--are purchased by Sara Lee from a variety of
sources. The prices of these raw materials fluctuate, depending primarily on
supply and demand. Sara Lee believes that, because of the range of sources from
which these raw materials are available, it will continue to have access to an
adequate supply.
The Packaged Meats category is highly competitive, with an emphasis on
product quality, price, advertising and promotion, and customer service. Sara
Lee's competitors include international, national, regional, and local
companies. The Packaged Meats category has accounted for 10% or more of Sara
Lee's consolidated revenues during the past three fiscal years. Sara Lee
believes it is one of the three industry leaders in the United States.
Most of Sara Lee's Packaged Meats operations are regulated by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture ("USDA"), whose focus is the quality, sanitation, and
safety of meat products, and, to some extent, by state and local government
agencies. Regulations promulgated by the USDA which took effect in August, 1994,
mandate certain new labeling on meat and poultry food products manufactured in
the United States. These new regulatory requirements have not had a material
adverse impact on Sara Lee's consolidated operations. Sara Lee's Packaged Meats
operations in Europe and Mexico are regulated by local authorities.
Sara Lee Bakery produces a wide variety of fresh and frozen baked and
specialty items. Its core products are pies, cheesecakes, pound cakes, and
Danish. These products are sold through supermarkets, foodservice distributors,
bakery-deli, and direct channels throughout the United States, United Kingdom,
France, Mexico, Australia, and numerous Pacific Rim countries. Sales are
transacted through Sara Lee's sales force and independent wholesalers and
distributors. The key ingredients for these products--butter, milk, sugar,
fruits, eggs, and flour--are purchased from suppliers at prices that are subject
to such influences as supply and demand, weather, and government price controls.
Because of the number of sources from which such raw materials are generally
available, Sara Lee believes it will continue to have access to adequate
supplies.
Competition in this category is keen, with a large number of participants.
Sara Lee seeks to maintain and enhance a leading position in the industry
through marketing efforts that are designed to reinforce and build brand
recognition, and through superior customer service.
In the United States, Sara Lee Bakery products are subject to regulation by
the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), the federal agency charged, among
other things, with enforcing laws pertaining to food processing, content, and
labeling, and to a lesser extent, by state and local government agencies. The
Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1991, which falls under the jurisdiction
of the FDA, took effect in August, 1994 and mandates certain new labeling on
most food products manufactured in the United States. The statute's labeling
requirements have not had a material adverse impact on Sara Lee's consolidated
operations to date.
Sara Lee Foodservice's business is conducted principally under the
PYA/Monarch name. PYA/Monarch is the nation's fifth largest foodservice company
and the leader in the Southeast United States. This business distributes dry,
refrigerated, and frozen foods, paper products, equipment, and supplies to
institutional and commercial foodservice customers.
The institutional foodservice distribution industry is highly competitive,
with price and service being the major means by which Sara Lee Foodservice
competes. This line of business generates lower margins on sales dollars than
Sara Lee's other businesses.
SARA LEE COFFEE AND GROCERY
Sara Lee is one of the largest coffee roasters in the world, and a leader
in the European coffee market. It has a significant presence in such countries
as the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Denmark, Spain, and Australia, and has
established positions in Central and Eastern Europe through acquisitions and
expanded sales efforts. While Douwe Egberts is its European flagship brand, its
other premium European coffee brands
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include Maison du Cafe, Marcilla, and Merrild. Sara Lee's Pickwick brand, a
leader in the European tea market, is expanding its current lines in an effort
to appeal to younger consumers.
This is a very competitive business with the other participants consisting
primarily of other large multi-national companies. Sara Lee seeks to maintain a
competitive edge by offering its customers superior quality and value.
Sara Lee is also a significant competitor in the out-of-home coffee service
business. Its Douwe Egberts Coffee Systems business provides coffee and
dispensing equipment in Europe, while its Superior Coffee and Foods business
provides similar products and services in the United States.
The significant cost item in the production of coffee products is the price
of green coffee, which varies depending on such factors as weather (which
affects the quality and quantity of available supplies), consumer demand, the
political climate in the producing nations, unilateral pricing policies of
producing nations, speculation on the commodities market, and the relative
valuations and fluctuations of the currencies of producer versus consumer
countries. These factors also generally affect Sara Lee's competitors. During
the final week of fiscal 1994, and the first two weeks of fiscal 1995, Brazil,
the world's largest coffee producer, suffered two major frosts that are expected
to have a negative impact on its crop output over the next two to three years.
The resulting uncertainty over the availability of supplies has resulted in
extreme volatility in the price of green coffee, leading to the highest prices
in eight years. Sara Lee has and expects to continue to offset these price
increases through careful inventory management, cost cutting, and higher prices
for its coffee products. Such price increases are not expected to have a
material impact on Sara Lee's coffee business, however, since most of that
business is located in Europe, where the corporation is a market leader, and
because European coffee drinkers do not appear to be as price-sensitive as their
American counterparts.
The Sara Lee Coffee and Grocery line of business also manufactures rice
products under the Lassie brand in the Netherlands, and snack and nut products
under the Duyvis, Felix, and Duyvis Benenuts brands in the Netherlands, Belgium,
and France, respectively.
The Sara Lee Coffee and Grocery business has accounted for 10% or more of
Sara Lee's consolidated revenues during the past three fiscal years.
SARA LEE PACKAGED CONSUMER PRODUCTS
Sara Lee's Packaged Consumer Products segment is divided into two lines of
business: Personal Products and Household and Personal Care.
SARA LEE PERSONAL PRODUCTS
The Personal Products line of business, which is headquartered in
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, includes the Intimates and Accessories, Knit
Products, and Hosiery business groups.
Sara Lee Intimates business includes bras, panties, and shapewear. These
are manufactured and distributed under such labels as Bali, Hanes Her Way,
Playtex, WonderBra, and Daisyfresh in North America, and Playtex and Dim in
Europe. With the 1993 acquisition of Estelar, a leading Mexican manufacturer of
panties, and the acquisition of Maglificio Bellia, a leading Italian
manufacturer, at the beginning of fiscal 1994, Sara Lee expects to strengthen
its position in those markets as well.
Distribution channels for intimate apparel range from department and
specialty stores for such premium brands as Bali, and some Hanes and Playtex
products, to warehouse clubs and mass-merchandise outlets for some of the
value-priced brands. Sales are effected through Sara Lee's sales force.
The intimate apparel market is a competitive one based on consumer brand
loyalty. Sara Lee endeavors to maintain its competitive edge through increased
marketing and promotional efforts, and by offering consumers value through a
superior combination of quality and price.
Sara Lee Accessories business involves the manufacture and marketing of
men's and women's gloves, slippers, and knitwear through its Aris Isotoner
division under the Aris and Isotoner brands, and the
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manufacture and marketing of premium leather products through its Coach
division, under the Coach and Mark Cross brands. Coach now operates
approximately 110 stores in the United States.
Sara Lee Knit Products' business involves the manufacture and distribution
of men's, women's, and children's underwear and activewear (T-shirts,
fleecewear, and other jersey products for casualwear) in North America, South
and Central America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. These products are sold
through department stores, mass merchandisers, and discount chains. Principal
brands in this category include Champion, Hanes, Hanes Her Way and Rinbros in
North America, and Abanderado, Princesa, Champion, Hanes, and Dim in Europe.
Sara Lee believes that it has the leading market share in the women's and girls'
panties category in the United States, the second largest share in the heavily
branded category of men's and boys' underwear in the United States, and the
leading position in men's and boys' underwear in Mexico.
Activewear is marketed under Sara Lee's Hanes and Champion lines. In
addition to targeting the public activewear market, Champion also manufactures
and markets authentic uniforms and practicewear for professional and amateur
athletic teams, including such organizations as the National Basketball
Association, the National Football League, Major League Baseball, the Olympics,
and a number of major university sports teams.
The principal raw material in this product category is cotton, which Sara
Lee believes is readily available from a variety of sources.
The knit products business is highly competitive, with products relying on
brand recognition, quality, price, and loyalty. Sara Lee is meeting the
competition by offering superior value, through its megabranding
strategy--marketing various products through common packaging, promotion, and
advertising, by increased marketing activity, and low-cost sourcing. The Knit
Products business has accounted for 10% or more of Sara Lee's consolidated
revenues during the past three fiscal years.
Sara Lee Hosiery is the market leader in hosiery markets in the United
States, Mexico, Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. It
also continues to establish operations in various Pacific Rim countries, placing
it in a strategic position to capitalize on developing markets in that area. The
European hosiery business is somewhat seasonal in nature in contrast to the
domestic business.
Hosiery products consist of a wide variety of branded, packaged consumer
products, including pantyhose, stockings, combination panty and pantyhose
garments, tights, knee-highs, and socks, many of which are available in both
sheer and opaque styles. These products are sold domestically under such brand
names as Hanes, L'eggs, Donna Karan, DKNY, and Liz Claiborne (the last three
being licensed), and abroad under such labels as Dim, Pretty Polly, Elbeo, Nur
Die, Bellinda, Filodoro, Philippe Matignon, and Omero. Sara Lee's Adams-Millis
Corporation subsidiary is the largest sock manufacturer in the United States.
Hosiery products are sold by Sara Lee's sales force in channels ranging
from department and specialty stores (for premium brands such as Hanes, Donna
Karan, DKNY, and Liz Claiborne in the United States, and Dim abroad), to
supermarkets, warehouse clubs, discount chains, and convenience stores for
brands like L'eggs and some Dim products aimed at the price-conscious consumer.
The Hosiery business has accounted for 10% or more of Sara Lee's consolidated
revenues during the past three fiscal years.
The hosiery business is very competitive in both the United States and
Europe. In the United States, Sara Lee's major competitors are other hosiery
companies, and the primary methods of competition are quality, value, and, with
respect to L'eggs products, service and distribution. In Europe, where most of
Sara Lee's competitors are small companies who compete in the unbranded sector
of the market, the primary focus is on quality.
Raw materials--nylon, spandex, and cotton--for the products in this
category are generally available from a wide variety of suppliers. In addition,
Sara Lee continues to explore opportunities for vertical integration in its
hosiery business in order to decrease its reliance on outside suppliers.
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HOUSEHOLD AND PERSONAL CARE
Sara Lee's Household and Personal Care line of business includes four
primary core categories: shoe care--led by a worldwide line of Kiwi products;
body care items--led by the Sanex brand, but also including Duschdas and
Badedas; insecticides--sold internationally under the Catch, Bloom, Vapona, and
Ridsect brand names; and baby-care products--sold under the Zwitsal, Fissan, and
Proderm names. Ambi-Pur air fresheners, Zendium and Prodent oral care products,
and Biotex and Neutral specialty detergents are also important categories for
Sara Lee.
Sara Lee Direct Selling distributes a wide range of products--cosmetics,
fragrances, toiletries, personal products, and jewelry--through a network of
independent sales representatives. This method of reaching the consumer has been
particularly successful at the House of Fuller business in Mexico, the House of
Sara Lee businesses in Indonesia and the Philippines, and is being introduced in
South Africa through the number-one direct selling organization in that country,
Avroy Shlain Cosmetics (Pty.) Ltd., which was a part of the Kiwi Brands (Pty.)
Ltd. acquisition. While this segment is very fragmented, Sara Lee believes it
has a leading position in many product lines in those countries in which it
competes.
TRADEMARKS
Sara Lee is the owner of over 25,000 trademark registrations in over 180
countries. Trademarks are among Sara Lee's most valuable assets as it pursues
its strategy of building brands globally.
CUSTOMERS
None of Sara Lee's business segments or lines of business is dependent upon
a single customer or a small number of customers, the loss of whom would have a
material adverse effect on Sara Lee's consolidated operations. Sara Lee
considers major mass retailers and supermarket chains in both the United States
and Europe to be significant customers across one or more product categories,
and it has developed team and partnership approaches to working with them.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Sara Lee is subject to a number of federal, state, and local statutes,
rules, regulations, and ordinances in the United States and other countries
relating to the discharge of materials into the environment, or otherwise
relating to the protection of the environment ("Environmental Laws").
While Sara Lee expects to make capital and other expenditures in compliance
with Environmental Laws, it does not anticipate that such compliance will have a
material adverse effect on its capital expenditures, earnings, or competitive
position. Sara Lee has implemented a program to monitor compliance with
Environmental Laws and is continually examining its methods of operation and
product packaging to reduce its use of natural resources.
EMPLOYEES
Sara Lee has approximately 145,900 employees worldwide.
(D) FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
OPERATIONS AND EXPORT SALES
Sara Lee's foreign operations are conducted primarily through wholly or
partially-owned subsidiaries incorporated outside the United States. The foreign
operations of the Packaged Meats line of business within the Packaged Foods
segment are conducted through Sara Lee Processed Meats (Europe) B.V., while the
Sara Lee Bakery business includes Kitchens of Sara Lee U.K. Ltd. and Kitchens of
Sara Lee (Australia) Pty. Ltd. The Coffee and Grocery line of business within
the Packaged Foods segment is conducted by a number of
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subsidiaries, principally European, including Douwe Egberts Nederland B.V.,
Douwe Egberts France S.A., Douwe Egberts Espana S.A., Merrild Kaffe A/S, Douwe
Egberts N.V., Compack Douwe Egberts Rt., Harris/DE Pty. Ltd., and Balirny Douwe
Egberts A.S.
The Personal Products line of business within the Packaged Consumer
Products segment includes numerous foreign businesses, including Dim S.A., Grupo
Sans S. A., Sara Lee Personal Products (Australia) Pty. Ltd., Pretty Polly Ltd.,
Vatter GmbH, the Filodoro Group, Manufacturas Mallorca, S.A. de C.V., Rinbros,
S.A. de C.V., and a 60% interest in Maglificio Bellia S.p.A.
The Household and Personal Care line of business within the Packaged
Consumer Products segment is composed of subsidiaries in over forty countries.
The principal subsidiaries are Kiwi Brands Pty. Ltd., Kiwi France S.A., Kortman
Intradal B.V., A/S Blumoller, Sara Lee/DE Espana S.A., and Sara Lee Household
and Personal Care U.K. Ltd.
The financial information about foreign and domestic operations can be
found on page F-20 of this Report.
Item 2. Properties.
Sara Lee operates 310 food processing and consumer product manufacturing plants,
each containing more than 20,000 square feet in building area, in 27 states and
35 foreign countries. Sara Lee owns 239 and leases 71 of these plants. It also
operates 126 warehouses containing more than 20,000 square feet in building area
in 20 states and 19 foreign countries. Of these warehouses, 51 are owned and 75
are leased. The following table identifies the plants and warehouses presently
operated by Sara Lee that contain at least 250,000 square feet in building
area.*
APPROXIMATE
INDUSTRY SEGMENT AND BUILDING AREA
DIVISION OR SUBSIDIARY LOCATION IN SQUARE FEET
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SARA LEE PACKAGED FOODS
Bil Mar Foods...................................... Zeeland, Michigan 567,000
Bryan Foods, Inc. ................................. West Point, Mississippi 763,000
Douwe Egberts Van Nelle Tabaksmaatschappij B.V. ... Rotterdam, the Netherlands 605,000
Hillshire Farm & Kahn's............................ Alexandria, Kentucky 276,000
Hillshire Farm & Kahn's............................ Cincinnati, Ohio 633,000
Hillshire Farm & Kahn's............................ New London, Wisconsin 563,000
Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. .................... Joure, the Netherlands 1,094,000
Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. .................... Utrecht, the Netherlands 577,000
Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. .................... Zaandam, the Netherlands 367,000
Lassie B.V. ....................................... Wormer, the Netherlands 260,000
PYA/Monarch, Inc. ................................. Charlotte, North Carolina 288,000
PYA/Monarch, Inc. ................................. Lexington, South Carolina 309,000
Sara Lee Bakery.................................... Forest, Mississippi 260,000
Sara Lee Bakery.................................... New Hampton, Iowa 294,000
Sara Lee Bakery.................................... Tarboro, North Carolina 346,000
Sara Lee Bakery.................................... Traverse City, Michigan 295,000
Sara Lee Processed Meats (Europe) B.V. ............ Rio Maior, Portugal 348,000
Schloss & Kahn, Inc. .............................. Montgomery, Alabama 276,000
Van Nelle International B.V. ...................... Joure, the Netherlands 302,000**
* In fiscal 1994, Sara Lee announced a restructuring which will result in the
closure of 94 manufacturing and distribution facilities. Sixty-three of the
facilities to be closed are owned and 31 of the facilities are leased.
** These facilities are leased; the remainder are owned by Sara Lee.
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APPROXIMATE
INDUSTRY SEGMENT AND BUILDING AREA
DIVISION OR SUBSIDIARY LOCATION IN SQUARE FEET
- - - ---------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- --------------
SARA LEE PACKAGED CONSUMER PRODUCTS
Adams-Millis Corporation...................... Kernersville, North Carolina 340,000
Aris Isotoner................................. Edison, New Jersey 253,000**
Canadelle Inc. ............................... Montreal, Canada 261,000
Champion Products, Inc. ...................... Laurel Hill, North Carolina 268,000
Champion Products, Inc. ...................... Gaffney, South Carolina 265,000
Filodoro Calze S.p.A.......................... Casalmoro, Italy 320,000
Kiwi Brands Inc. ............................. Douglassville, Pennsylvania 290,000
L'eggs Products............................... Clarksville, Arkansas 321,000
L'eggs Products............................... Rockingham, North Carolina 440,000
Kiwi Brands Pty. Ltd. ........................ Clayton, Australia 313,000
Playtex Apparel, Inc. ........................ Dover, Delaware 424,000
Sara Lee/DE Espana S.A. ...................... Santiga, Spain 284,000**
Sara Lee/DE Germany........................... Dusseldorf, Germany 333,000**
Sara Lee Direct............................... Rural Hall, North Carolina 657,000**
Sara Lee Hosiery.............................. East Rockingham, North Carolina 330,000**
Sara Lee Hosiery.............................. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 747,000
Sara Lee Hosiery.............................. Darlington, South Carolina 287,000
Sara Lee Household & Personal Care
U.K. Limited................................ Slough, England, United Kingdom 331,000
Sara Lee Knit Products........................ Forest City, North Carolina 340,000
Sara Lee Knit Products........................ Eden, North Carolina 418,000
Sara Lee Knit Products........................ Galax, Virginia 424,000
Sara Lee Knit Products........................ Martinsville, Virginia 704,000**
Sara Lee Knit Products........................ Martinsville, Virginia 628,000
Sara Lee Knit Products........................ Martinsville, Virginia 442,000
Sara Lee Knit Products........................ Mountain City, Tennessee 562,000
Sara Lee Knit Products........................ Rabun Gap, Georgia 256,000
Sara Lee Knit Products........................ Rural Hall, North Carolina 931,000
Sara Lee Knit Products........................ Sanford, North Carolina 275,000
Sara Lee Knit Products........................ Winston-Salem, North Carolina 568,000
Sara Lee Knit Products........................ Greenwood, South Carolina 500,000
Vatter GmbH................................... Augsburg, Germany 297,000
Vatter GmbH................................... Rheine, Germany 482,000
Vatter GmbH................................... Schongau, Germany 256,000
** These facilities are leased; the remainder are owned by Sara Lee.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
On May 17, 1990, the State of Wisconsin issued a Notice of Violation
against Sara Lee's Hillshire Farm & Kahn's division, alleging that the division
had illegally constructed and operated smokehouses in New London, Wisconsin in
violation of air pollution control permits. In July, 1993, the parties
stipulated and agreed that judgment in the amount of $100,000, including a
penalty assessment, environmental assessment, and court costs would be entered
against Sara Lee.
In addition to the foregoing, Sara Lee is a party to several pending legal
proceedings and claims, and environmental actions by governmental agencies.
Although the outcome of such items cannot be determined with certainty, Sara
Lee's General Counsel and management are of the opinion that the final outcomes
should not have a material adverse effect on Sara Lee's results of operations or
financial position.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Not Applicable
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
Pursuant to General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, the following list is
included as an unnumbered Item in Part I of this Report in lieu of being
included in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be
held on October 27, 1994.
The following is a list of names and ages of all of the executive officers
of Sara Lee indicating current positions and offices with Sara Lee held by each
such person. All such persons have been elected by, and hold office at the
pleasure of, the Board of Directors. No person other than those listed below has
been chosen to become an executive officer of Sara Lee.
AGE AS OF
OCTOBER 27, OFFICES AND FIRST ELECTED
NAME 1994 POSITIONS HELD AN OFFICER
- - - ---------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------------------ -------------
John H. Bryan................................. 58 Chairman of the Board, 3/28/74
Chief Executive Officer
and Director
Michael E. Murphy............................. 58 Vice Chairman and Chief 6/28/79
Financial and
Administrative Officer
and Director
Donald J. Franceschini........................ 59 Executive Vice President 8/27/92
and Director
C. Steven McMillan............................ 48 Executive Vice President 3/31/83
and Director
Gary C. Grom.................................. 47 Senior Vice President 10/25/90
Human Resources
Mark J. McCarville............................ 48 Senior Vice President 6/24/82
Corporate Development
Gordon H. Newman.............................. 61 Senior Vice President, 5/28/70
Secretary and General
Counsel
There are no family relationships between any of the above named executive
officers and directors.
Each of the executive officers listed above has served Sara Lee or its
subsidiaries in various executive capacities for the past five years, except
Donald J. Franceschini, who, prior to his election, served in various executive
capacities at Playtex Apparel, Inc. prior to its acquisition by Sara Lee.
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PART II
Item 5. Market for Sara Lee's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.
Sara Lee's securities are traded on the exchanges listed on the cover page
of this Form 10-K Report. As of September 1, 1994, Sara Lee had 96,470 holders
of record of its Common Stock. Information about the high and low sales prices
for each full quarterly period and the amount of cash dividends declared on Sara
Lee's Common Stock during the past three fiscal years is set forth on page F-21
of this Report.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data.
The requisite financial information for Sara Lee for the five fiscal years
ending July 2, 1994, is set forth on pages F-2 and F-3 of this Report. Such
information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto of Sara Lee included in Item 8, incorporated by
reference from Item 14, of this Report.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations.
This discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of
operations should be read in conjunction with the General Development of
Business on pages 1 through 3, Narrative Description of Business on pages 3
through 7, and the consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes to
Financial Statements on pages F-4 through F-21 of this Report.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net sales increased 6.6% to $15.5 billion in 1994, from $14.6 billion in
1993 and $13.2 billion in 1992. The increase in 1994 was principally
attributable to business acquisitions and unit volume growth, offset in part by
the weakening of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. The increase in
1993 resulted principally from business acquisitions, net of dispositions, unit
volume growth and the strengthening of foreign currencies relative to the U.S.
dollar. Excluding the effects of foreign currencies and acquisitions and
dispositions, sales dollars increased 3% in 1994 and 5% in 1993.
The gross profit margin was 37.6% in 1994, compared with 38.0% in 1993 and
37.3% in 1992. The decrease in 1994 was attributable to margin declines in
European hosiery and knit products businesses, offset in part by improved
margins in the Household and Personal Care and Packaged Meats and Bakery
operations. The improvement in 1993 was attributable to increased operating
efficiencies resulting from business restructuring, tighter cost controls and
benefits resulting from capital expenditures.
Operating income, which is pretax earnings before interest and corporate
expenses, decreased 51.6% to $632 million, from $1,307 million in 1993, while
the 1993 operating income reflected an 8.2% increase over the $1,207 million in
1992.
On June 6, 1994, the corporation announced a restructuring of its worldwide
operations which will result in the closure of 94 manufacturing and distribution
facilities and the severance of 9,900 employees. This restructuring reduced 1994
operating income, net income and primary earnings per share by $732 million,
$495 million and $1.03, respectively. The 1994 operating income includes charges
for restructuring as follows: Personal Products--$630 million; Household and
Personal Care--$55 million; Coffee and Grocery--$25 million; and Packaged Meats
and Bakery--$22 million.
Of the total pretax charge for restructuring, $289 million relates to
anticipated losses associated with the disposal of land, buildings and
improvements, and machinery and equipment; $112 million relates to anticipated
expenditures to close and dispose of the idle facilities; $239 million relates
to anticipated payments to severed employees; $33 million relates to the
recognition of pension benefits associated with the severed employee group; and
$59 million primarily relates to losses associated with the disposal of certain
businesses. As of July 2, 1994, no material actions contemplated in the
restructuring plan have taken place.
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Restructuring actions are expected to be substantially completed by 1996,
and the corporation expects to fund the costs of the plan from internal sources
and available borrowing capacity.
The corporation expects the restructuring plan to begin lowering operating
costs in 1995 and to generate increasing savings in subsequent years, growing to
an annual savings of approximately $250 million in 1998. Savings from the
planned actions will be used for both business-building initiatives and profit
improvement.
Excluding the effects of the restructuring charge, acquisitions and
fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, operating income in 1994 was virtually
unchanged from 1993 and increased by approximately 2% in 1993. In 1994,
operating income in the Packaged Foods segment increased 2.3% and Packaged
Consumer Products segment decreased 94.5%.
Excluding the restructuring charge, operating income in the Packaged Foods
segment increased 10.5% while the Packaged Consumer Products segment was
virtually unchanged from 1993 results. The increase in the Packaged Foods
segment is primarily attributable to higher unit volumes, operating
efficiencies, cost controls and business acquisitions, offset in part by the
weakening of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. The flat results in
the Packaged Consumer Products segment were primarily attributable to weak
performances in the European hosiery and knit products operations and the
weakening of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar, offset by the
impact of business acquisitions and strong U.S. knit products and worldwide
intimates results.
Net interest expense was $145 million in 1994, compared with $82 million in
1993 and $94 million in 1992. The increase in 1994 was a result of increased
financing needs for acquisitions and capital expenditures. The reduction in 1993
was primarily a result of lower short-term interest rates and the temporary
refinancing of maturing long-term debt with short-term notes payable.
Unallocated corporate expenses are costs not directly attributable to
specific segment operations. Unallocated corporate expenses were $98 million in
1994 and $143 million in 1993. The reduction in 1994 was primarily attributable
to lower administrative expenses and costs related to hedging foreign currency
movements. Unallocated corporate expenses, excluding the impact of unusual
items, were $161 million in 1992. The unusual items recognized in 1992 consisted
of a $412 million gain from the sale of the corporation's over-the-counter
pharmaceutical business, offset in part by a $190 million provision primarily
related to restructuring the Packaged Foods segment. The restructuring consisted
primarily of the sale of assets, consolidation and reconfiguration of facilities
and certain employee costs.
The effective tax rate was 39.9% in 1994, 34.9% in 1993 and 35.2% in 1992.
Excluding the impact of unusual items in 1994 and 1992, the effective tax rates
were 35.0% and 34.8%, respectively.
In fiscal 1994, the corporation adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." The cumulative effect of this
mandated accounting change was a one-time charge of $35 million, or $.07 per
share.
In 1994, net income decreased 71.8% to $199 million and primary earnings
per share decreased 73.6% to $.37. Excluding the effects of the restructuring
charge and the cumulative effect of the accounting change, net income and
primary earnings per share in 1994 increased 3.5% and 5.0%, respectively. After
giving effect to the two-for-one stock split, which became effective December 1,
1992, primary earnings per share in 1993 decreased 9.1% to $1.40 from $1.54 in
1992. Excluding the unusual items reported in 1992, net income and primary
earnings per share increased 13.5% and 12.9%, respectively, in 1993.
During 1994, the corporation acquired several companies for an aggregate
purchase price of $412 million in cash. The principal acquisitions were the
European personal care businesses of SmithKline Beecham (Household and Personal
Care), Kiwi Brands (Pty.) Ltd. and subsidiaries (Household and Personal Care and
Personal Products) and Maglificio Bellia S.p.A. (Personal Products).
During 1993, the corporation acquired several companies for an aggregate
purchase price of $352 million in cash and the issuance of common stock having a
market value of $69 million. The principal acquisitions were BP Nutrition's
Consumer Food Group (Packaged Meats and Bakery) and the Filodoro Group (Personal
Products). During 1992, the corporation acquired Playtex Apparel, Inc. (Personal
Products), Pretty Polly
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Limited (Personal Products) and several small companies for a total purchase
price of $657 million and the issuance of common stock with a market value of
$167 million. Also during 1992, the corporation acquired a minority position and
an option to acquire the remaining shares of Playtex FP Group Incorporated for
$40 million and the issuance of common stock with a market value of $23 million.
These transactions are discussed in greater detail in the Acquisitions and
Divestments Note to the financial statements on page F-12. Sales and operating
income of businesses sold are summarized in the Industry Segment Information
Note to the financial statements on pages F-19 through F-20.
During the past three years, the general rate of inflation has averaged
2.4%. Additionally, approximately 39% of the corporation's inventories are
valued on the last-in, first-out basis. As a result, much of the current cost of
production is reflected in operating results and not retained as a component of
inventory.
FINANCIAL POSITION
Cash provided by operations in 1994 of $839 million was comparable to that
provided in 1993 and lower than the $976 million generated in 1992. Net cash
generated from operating activities in 1994 was adversely impacted by lower
gross margins and increased levels of inventory and trade accounts receivable.
The reduction in 1993 versus 1992 resulted from expenditures made in
restructuring the corporation's domestic Packaged Foods and foreign Packaged
Consumer Products segments, offset in part by improved gross margins and
operating profits.
Net cash used in investment activities was $937 million in 1994, $967
million in 1993 and $381 million in 1992. During 1994, capital expenditures of
$628 million decreased from the record level of $728 million in 1993. A
significant portion of these expenditures was for the reduction of manufacturing
and distribution costs, and for expansion of capacity to meet internal growth.
During 1992, expenditures to acquire plant and equipment and businesses were
largely offset by approximately $800 million of proceeds received from the sale
of the corporation's over-the-counter pharmaceutical business. Capital
expenditures are anticipated to decline to between $500 million and $550 million
in 1995. The planned level of capital expenditures is needed primarily to
complete manufacturing and distribution cost reduction initiatives for the
Personal Products businesses and to increase capacity in the Intimates
businesses. The 1995 expenditures will be funded from internal sources and
available borrowing capacity. The corporation retains substantial flexibility to
adjust its spending levels in order to act upon other opportunities, such as
business acquisitions.
During 1994, cash of $42 million was used in financing activities. In 1994,
a domestic subsidiary of the corporation issued $200 million of equity
securities, the proceeds of which were used to purchase shares of the
corporation's common stock. During 1993, cash of $248 million was provided from
financing activities, primarily through the utilization of available short-term
debt capacity. As of July 2, 1994, the total-debt-to-total-capital ratio
increased to 38.9% from 34.9% at July 3, 1993. The current capital structure is
within the corporation's objective of maintaining a total-debt-to-total-capital
ratio of no more than 40% over time and provides sufficient financial
flexibility to pursue business opportunities.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
The consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes to Financial
Statements of Sara Lee identified in the Index to Financial Statements appearing
under Item 14, Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K,
are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure.
Not Applicable
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PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of Sara Lee.
For information with respect to the executive officers of Sara Lee, see
"Executive Officers of Sara Lee" on page 10 of this Report. For information with
respect to the directors of Sara Lee, see "Election of 18 Directors" on pages 2
through 7 of the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be
held October 27, 1994 ("Proxy Statement"), which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 11. Executive Compensation.
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement on pages 10 through 16,
under the caption "Executive Compensation", and on pages 16 through 18, under
the caption "Retirement Plans", is incorporated herein by reference; provided,
however, that the Report of the Compensation and Employee Benefits Committee on
Executive Compensation and the Performance Graph contained therein shall not be
so deemed incorporated by reference.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.
(a) No person or "group" (as that term is used in Section 3(d)(3) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934) is known by Sara Lee to beneficially own more
than five percent of any class of Sara Lee's voting securities, except that
State Street Bank & Trust Company of Boston, as Trustee of the Sara Lee
Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan holds, in trust, 78.2% of Sara Lee's
Employee Stock Ownership Plan Convertible Preferred Stock.
(b) Security ownership by management as outlined on page 8 of the Proxy
Statement under the caption "Ownership of Common Stock by Directors, Nominees
and Executive Officers" is incorporated herein by reference.
(c) There are no arrangements known to Sara Lee the operation of which may
at a subsequent date result in a change in control of Sara Lee.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.
During fiscal 1994, Sara Lee paid fees for legal services performed by the
law firm of Sidley & Austin, to which Newton N. Minow is counsel, and the law
firm of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, L.L.P., of which Vernon E. Jordan is
a senior partner. Sara Lee paid fees for investment banking services to The
First National Bank of Chicago, of which Richard L. Thomas is Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive Officer. Each of the above individuals is a director
of Sara Lee.
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PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K.
PAGE
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(A) 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Independent Public Accountants...................................... F-1
Consolidated Statements of Income -- Years ended June 27, 1992, July 3, 1993,
and July 2, 1994.............................................................. F-4
Consolidated Balance Sheets -- June 27, 1992, July 3, 1993, and July 2,
1994.......................................................................... F-5
Consolidated Statements of Common Stockholders' Equity -- Balances at June 27,
1992, July 3, 1993, and July 2, 1994.......................................... F-7
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -- Years ended June 27, 1992, July 3,
1993, and July 2, 1994........................................................ F-8
Notes to Financial Statements................................................. F-9
2. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
Report of Independent Public Accountants...................................... F-22
Schedule V -- Property, Plant and Equipment................................... F-23
Schedule VI -- Accumulated Depreciation
and Amortization of Property, Plant and Equipment............................. F-24
Schedule VIII -- Valuation and Qualifying Accounts............................ F-25
Schedule X -- Supplementary Income Statement Information...................... F-25
(B) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
On June 7, 1994, Sara Lee filed a Form 8-K which consisted of a press
release issued June 6, 1994, that announced the worldwide restructuring of
corporate operations and a restructuring charge against earnings.
(C) EXHIBITS PAGE/INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
(3a) Articles of Incorporation as
Amended and Restated
(3b) By-Laws
Exhibit (3b) to Report on Form 10-K for
Fiscal Year ended July 3, 1993
(4) Sara Lee, by signing this Report, agrees to furnish the Securities and Exchange
Commission, upon its request, a copy of any instrument which defines the rights
of holders of long-term debt of Sara Lee and all of its subsidiaries for which
consolidated or unconsolidated financial statements are required to be filed,
and which authorizes a total amount of securities not in excess of 10% of the
total assets of Sara Lee and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.
(10) 1. 1979 Stock Option Plan, as amended Exhibit (10) 7 to Report on Form 10-K
for Fiscal Year ended June 27, 1987
2. 1981 Stock Option Plan, as amended Exhibit (10) 11 to Report on Form 10-K
for Fiscal Year ended July 1, 1989
3. 1988 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan Exhibit (10) 12 to Report on Form 10-K
for Fiscal Year ended July 2, 1988
4. 1989 Incentive Stock Plan, as Exhibit B to 1991 Proxy Statement,
amended dated September 20, 1991
5. Supplemental Benefit Plan, as Exhibit (10) 8 to Report on Form 10-K
amended for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1990
6. Short-Term (Annual) Incentive Plan Exhibit (10) 15 to Report on Form 10-K
Fiscal Year 1994 for Fiscal Year ended July 3, 1993
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7. Short-Term (Annual) Incentive Plan
Fiscal Year 1995 (Draft)
8. Accelerated Growth Incentive Plan Exhibit 10 (12) to Report on Form 10-K
Fiscal Years 1990-1994 for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1990
9. 1991 Non-Qualified Deferred Exhibit 10 (15) to Report on Form 10-K
Compensation Plan (Base Salary) for Fiscal Year ended June 29, 1991
10. 1992 Non-Qualified Deferred Compen- Exhibit 10 (15) to Report on Form 10-K
sation Plan (Base Salary) for Fiscal Year ended June 27, 1992
11. FY '93 Non-Qualified Deferred Com- Exhibit 10 (16) to Report on Form 10-K
pensation Plan (Annual Bonus) for Fiscal Year ended June 27, 1992
12. 1993 Non-Qualified Deferred Compen- Exhibit 10 (19) to Report on Form 10-K
sation Plan (Base Salary) for Fiscal Year ended July 3, 1993
13. FY '94 Non-Qualified Deferred Com- Exhibit 10 (20) to Report on Form 10-K
pensation Plan (Annual Bonus) for Fiscal Year ended July 3, 1993
14. 1994 Non-Qualified Deferred Compen-
sation Plan (Base Salary)
15. FY '95 Non-Qualified Deferred Com-
pensation Plan (Annual Bonus)
16. Long Term Performance Incentive
Plan FY '95-97 (Draft)
17. Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Exhibit 10 (21) to Report on Form 10-K
Plan for Outside Directors for Fiscal Year ended July 3, 1993
18. Estate Builder Deferred Exhibit (10) 17 to Report on Form 10-K
Compensation Plan for Fiscal Year ended June 29, 1985
19. Severance Plan for Corporate
Officers
20. Stockholder Rights Agreement Exhibit (4) to Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended March 26, 1988
(12) 1. Computation of Ratio of Earnings to
Fixed Charges
2. Computation of Ratio of Earnings to
Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock
Dividend Requirements
(21) List of Subsidiaries
(23) Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP
(24) Powers of Attorney from those directors
whose names appear on pages 17 and 18
hereof followed by an asterisk
(27) Financial Data Schedules
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, Sara Lee Corporation has duly caused this Report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
September 30, 1994 SARA LEE CORPORATION
By: /s/ GORDON H. NEWMAN
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Gordon H. Newman
Senior Vice President,
Secretary and General Counsel
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of Sara Lee
Corporation and in the capacities indicated on September 30, 1994.
SIGNATURE CAPACITY
- - - ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------------
/s/ JOHN H. BRYAN Chairman of the Board, Chief
- - - ---------------------------------------- Executive Officer and Director
John H. Bryan
/s/ MICHAEL E. MURPHY Vice Chairman and Chief Financial and
- - - ---------------------------------------- Administrative Officer and Director
Michael E. Murphy
/s/ DONALD J. FRANCESCHINI Executive Vice President and Director
- - - ----------------------------------------
Donald J. Franceschini
/s/ C. STEVEN MCMILLAN Executive Vice President and Director
- - - ----------------------------------------
C. Steven McMillan
/s/ WAYNE R. SZYPULSKI Vice President and Controller
- - - ----------------------------------------
Wayne R. Szypulski
* Director
- - - ----------------------------------------
Paul A. Allaire
* Director
- - - ----------------------------------------
Frans H.J.J. Andriessen
* Director
- - - ----------------------------------------
Duane L. Burnham
* Director
- - - ----------------------------------------
Charles W. Coker
* Director
- - - ----------------------------------------
Willie D. Davis
* Director
- - - ----------------------------------------
Allen F. Jacobson
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SIGNATURE CAPACITY
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* Director
- - - ----------------------------------------
Vernon E. Jordan, Jr.
* Director
- - - ----------------------------------------
James L. Ketelsen
* Director
- - - ----------------------------------------
Baron Gualtherus Kraijenhoff
* Director
- - - ----------------------------------------
Joan D. Manley
* Director
- - - ----------------------------------------
Newton N. Minow
* Director
- - - ----------------------------------------
Sir Arvi H. Parbo A.C.
* Director
- - - ----------------------------------------
Rozanne L. Ridgway
* Director
- - - ----------------------------------------
Richard L. Thomas
*By Gordon H. Newman as Attorney-in-Fact pursuant to Powers of Attorney
executed by the directors listed above, which Powers of Attorney have been filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ GORDON H. NEWMAN
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Gordon H. Newman
As Attorney-in-Fact
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders,
SARA LEE CORPORATION
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of SARA LEE
CORPORATION (a Maryland corporation) AND SUBSIDIARIES as of July 2, 1994, July
3, 1993, and June 27, 1992, and the related consolidated statements of income,
common stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended July 2, 1994. These consolidated financial statements are the
responsibility of the Corporation's management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. 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 audits
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Sara Lee
Corporation and Subsidiaries as of July 2, 1994, July 3, 1993, and June 27,
1992, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended July 2, 1994 in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
As explained in the Notes to Financial Statements, the Corporation adopted
the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109,
"Accounting for Income Taxes," effective July 4, 1993.
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
Chicago, Illinois,
August 1, 1994.
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SARA LEE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
YEARS ENDED
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JULY 2, JULY 3,
1994 (1) 1993 (2)
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(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS
EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net sales............................................................... $ 15,536 $ 14,580
Operating income........................................................ 632 1,307
Income before income taxes.............................................. 389 1,082
Net income.............................................................. 199 704
Effective tax rate...................................................... 39.9% 34.9%
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FINANCIAL POSITION
Total assets............................................................ $ 11,665 $ 10,862
Long-term debt.......................................................... 1,496 1,164
Redeemable preferred stock.............................................. 331 357
Common stockholders' equity............................................. 3,326 3,551
Return on average common stockholders' equity........................... 5.1% 19.6%
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PER COMMON SHARE (5)
Net income -- primary................................................... $ .37 $ 1.40
Average shares outstanding (in millions)........................... 480 485
Net income -- fully diluted............................................. .36 1.37
Average shares outstanding (in millions)........................... 498 504
Dividends (6)........................................................... .63 .56
Book value at year-end.................................................. 6.92 7.31
Market value at year-end................................................ 20.63 24.25
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OTHER INFORMATION
Capital expenditures.................................................... $ 628 $ 728
Depreciation and amortization........................................... 568 522
Media advertising expense............................................... 371 392
Total advertising and promotion expense................................. 1,498 1,455
Common stockholders of record........................................... 95,600 88,100
Number of employees..................................................... 145,900 138,000
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(1) In 1994, a restructuring provision reduced operating income and income
before income taxes by $732 and net income by $495. In addition, in 1994,
the cumulative effect of adopting a mandated change in the method of
accounting for income taxes reduced net income by $35.
(2) 53-week year.
(3) Fiscal 1992 income before income taxes includes a $412 gain on sale of
business offset by a $190 restructuring provision. These transactions
increased net income by $140.
(4) Fiscal 1989 income before income taxes includes an $87 gain on sales of
businesses offset by a $55 restructuring provision. These transactions
increased net income by $11.
(5) Restated for the 2-for-1 stock splits in fiscal 1993, 1990, 1987 and 1984.
(6) Fiscal 1992 includes a $.12 special dividend.
The Notes to Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the
Financial Summary.
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
YEARS ENDED
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JUNE 27 JUNE 29, JUNE 30, JULY 1, JULY 2, JUNE 27, JUNE 28, JUNE 29, JUNE 30,
1992(3) 1991 1990 1989(4) 1988(2) 1987 1986 1985 1984
-------- -------- -------- ------- ------- -------- -------- -------- --------
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net sales................. $13,243 $12,381 $11,606 $11,718 $10,424 $9,155 $7,938 $8,117 $7,000
Operating income.......... 1,207 1,085 938 847 753 632 514 474 414
Income before income
taxes................... 1,174 830 713 639 513 448 356 345 314
Net income................ 761 535 470 410 325 267 223 206 188
Effective tax rate........ 35.2 % 35.5 % 34.1 % 35.8% 36.7% 40.4% 37.2% 40.3% 40.1%
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FINANCIAL POSITION
Total assets.............. $ 9,989 $ 8,122 $ 7,636 $ 6,523 $ 5,012 $4,192 $3,503 $3,216 $2,822
Long-term debt............ 1,389 1,399 1,524 1,488 893 633 634 464 359
Redeemable preferred
stock................... 351 344 338 182 225 75 75 75 75
Common stockholders'
equity.................. 3,382 2,550 2,292 1,915 1,575 1,416 1,155 991 957
Return on average common
stockholders' equity.... 24.7 % 20.6 % 20.9 % 22.7% 21.1% 20.5% 20.4% 20.5% 19.4%
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PER COMMON SHARE (5)
Net income -- primary..... $ 1.54 $ 1.08 $ .96 $ .88 $ .71 $ .59 $ .51 $ .45 $ .41
Average shares
outstanding (in
millions)........... 476 464 460 454 447 447 433 443 453
Net income -- fully
diluted................. 1.50 1.05 .93 .87 .71 .59 .50 .45 .41
Average shares
outstanding (in
millions)........... 497 485 480 456 447 447 434 444 454
Dividends (6)............. .61 .46 .41 .35 .29 .24 .20 .18 .16
Book value at year-end.... 7.05 5.48 4.97 4.21 3.56 3.20 2.70 2.32 2.16
Market value at
year-end................ 24.81 20.19 14.56 13.47 9.22 11.63 8.91 5.39 3.60
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OTHER INFORMATION
Capital expenditures...... $ 509 $ 522 $ 595 $ 541 $ 449 $ 287 $ 222 $ 247 $ 155
Depreciation and
amortization............ 472 394 351.... 280 251 202 165 153 136
Media advertising
expense................. 325 288 313.... 303 253 203 195 202 177
Total advertising and
promotion expense....... 1,294 1,067 1,013.. 925 801 637 587 594 513
Common stockholders of
record.................. 75,400 69,400 64,800.. 56,500 52,400 50,000 44,900 42,600 40,500
Number of employees....... 128,000 113,400 107,800... 101,800 85,700 92,400 87,000 92,800 90,900
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(1) In 1994, a restructuring provision reduced operating income and income
before income taxes by $732 and net income by $495. In addition, in 1994,
the cumulative effect of adopting a mandated change in the method of
accounting for income taxes reduced net income by $35.
(2) 53-week year.
(3) Fiscal 1992 income before income taxes includes a $412 gain on sales of
business offset by a $190 restructuring provision. These transactions
increased net income by $140.
(4) Fiscal 1989 income before income taxes includes an $87 gain on sales of
businesses offset by a $55 restructuring provision. These transactions
increased net income by $11.
(5) Restated for the 2-for-1 stock splits in fiscal 1993, 1990, 1987 and 1984.
(6) Fiscal 1992 includes a $.12 special dividend.
The Notes to Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the
Financial Summary.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
YEARS ENDED
--------------------------------
JULY 2, JULY 3, JUNE 27,
1994 1993 1992
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(IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
NET SALES................................................... $15,536 $14,580 $ 13,243
------- ------- --------
Cost of sales............................................... 9,700 9,039 8,306
Selling, general and administrative expenses................ 4,570 4,377 3,891
Interest expense............................................ 188 162 172
Interest income............................................. (43) (80) (78)
UNUSUAL ITEMS
Gain on sale of a business................................ -- -- (412)
Restructuring provision................................... 732 -- 190
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15,147 13,498 12,069
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Income before income taxes.................................. 389 1,082 1,174
Income taxes................................................ 155 378 413
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NET INCOME BEFORE ACCOUNTING CHANGE......................... 234 704 761
Cumulative effect of accounting change...................... (35) -- --
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NET INCOME.................................................. 199 704 761
Preferred dividends, net of tax............................. (24) (26) (29)
------- ------- --------
Net income available for common stockholders................ $ 175 $ 678 $ 732
======= ======= =======
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE -- PRIMARY
Before cumulative effect of accounting change............. $ .44 $ 1.40 $ 1.54
Cumulative effect of accounting change.................... (.07) -- --
------- ------- --------
$ .37 $ 1.40 $ 1.54
======= ======= =======
Average shares outstanding................................ 480 485 476
======= ======= =======
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE -- FULLY DILUTED
Before cumulative effect of accounting change............. $ .43 $ 1.37 $ 1.50
Cumulative effect of accounting change.................... (.07) -- --
------- ------- --------
$ .36 $ 1.37 $ 1.50
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Average shares outstanding................................ 498 504 497
======= ======= =======
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these
statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
JULY 2, JULY 3, JUNE 27,
1994 1993 1992
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(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
Cash and equivalents................................... $ 189 $ 325 $ 198
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $164 in
1994 and $154 in 1993 and 1992....................... 1,472 1,171 1,180
Inventories
Finished goods....................................... 1,603 1,413 1,311
Work in process...................................... 361 322 325
Materials and supplies............................... 603 545 524
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2,567 2,280 2,160
Other current assets................................... 241 200 157
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Total current assets................................... 4,469 3,976 3,695
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Investments in associated companies.................... 142 205 186
Trademarks and other assets............................ 492 518 580
Property
Land................................................. 131 129 108
Buildings and improvements........................... 1,746 1,570 1,476
Machinery and equipment.............................. 3,077 2,804 2,594
Construction in progress............................. 283 339 231
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5,237 4,842 4,409
Accumulated depreciation............................. 2,337 1,964 1,836
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Property, net.......................................... 2,900 2,878 2,573
Intangible assets, net................................. 3,662 3,285 2,955
------- ------- --------
$11,665 $10,862 $9,989
======= ======= ======
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these
balance sheets.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
JULY 2, JULY 3, JUNE 27,
1994 1993 1992
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(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
Notes payable.............................................. $ 1,281 $ 843 $ 154
Accounts payable........................................... 1,253 1,151 1,110
Accrued liabilities
Payroll and employee benefits............................ 668 429 408
Advertising and promotion................................ 313 282 214
Taxes other than payroll and income...................... 206 179 182
Income taxes............................................. 13 50 4
Other.................................................... 1,103 909 991
Current maturities of long-term debt....................... 82 426 237
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Total current liabilities.................................. 4,919 4,269 3,300
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Long-term debt............................................. 1,496 1,164 1,389
Deferred income taxes...................................... 290 512 488
Other liabilities.......................................... 783 705 776
Minority interest in subsidiaries.......................... 520 304 303
Preferred stock (authorized 13,500,000 shares; no par
value)
Convertible adjustable: Issued and outstanding -- 607,000
shares in 1993 and 1992; redeemable at $50 per
share................................................. -- 30 30
Auction: Issued and outstanding -- 3,000 shares;
redeemable at $100,000 per share...................... 300 300 300
ESOP convertible: Issued and outstanding -- 4,678,857
shares in 1994, 4,755,217 shares in 1993 and 4,792,736
shares in 1992........................................ 339 345 348
Unearned deferred compensation........................... (308) (318) (327)
Common stockholders' equity
Common stock: (authorized 600,000,000 shares; $1.33 1/3
par value)
Issued and outstanding -- 480,765,240 shares in 1994,
485,378,368 shares in 1993 and 239,862,390 shares in
1992.................................................. 641 647 320
Capital surplus.......................................... 76 66 306
Retained earnings........................................ 2,799 3,056 2,649
Translation adjustments.................................. (170) (194) 126
Unearned restricted stock issued for future services..... (20) (24) (19)
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Total common stockholders' equity.......................... 3,326 3,551 3,382
------- ------- --------
$11,665 $10,862 $9,989
======= ======= ======
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these
balance sheets.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMMON STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
UNEARNED
COMMON CAPITAL RETAINED TRANSLATION RESTRICTED
TOTAL STOCK SURPLUS EARNINGS ADJUSTMENTS STOCK
------ ------ ------- -------- ----------- ----------
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
BALANCES AT JUNE 29, 1991...................... $2,550 $310 $ 68 $2,208 $ (12) $(24)
Net income..................................... 761 -- -- 761 -- --
Cash dividends
Common ($.6125 per share).................... (290) -- -- (290) -- --
Convertible adjustable preferred ($2.75 per
share).................................... (2) -- -- (2) -- --
Auction preferred ($3,824.33 per share)...... (11) -- -- (11) -- --
ESOP convertible preferred ($5.4375 per
share).................................... (26) -- -- (26) -- --
Stock issuances
Business acquisitions........................ 190 6 184 -- -- --
Stock option and benefit plans............... 51 4 47 -- -- --
Restricted stock, less amortization of $6.... 6 -- 2 -- -- 4
Translation adjustments........................ 138 -- -- -- 138 --
ESOP tax benefit............................... 10 -- -- 10 -- --
Other.......................................... 5 -- 5 (1) -- 1
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BALANCES AT JUNE 27, 1992...................... 3,382 320 306 2,649 126 (19)
Net income..................................... 704 -- -- 704 -- --
Cash dividends
Common ($.56 per share)...................... (270) -- -- (270) -- --
Convertible adjustable preferred ($2.75 per
share).................................... (2) -- -- (2) -- --
Auction preferred ($2,860.33 per share)...... (8) -- -- (8) -- --
ESOP convertible preferred ($5.4375 per
share).................................... (26) -- -- (26) -- --
Two-for-one stock split........................ -- 322 (322) -- -- --
Stock issuances
Business acquisitions........................ 69 3 66 -- -- --
Stock option and benefit plans............... 66 6 60 -- -- --
Restricted stock, less amortization of $4.... 4 -- 8 -- -- (4)
Reacquired shares.............................. (77) (4) (73) -- -- --
Translation adjustments........................ (320) -- -- -- (320) --
ESOP tax benefit............................... 10 -- -- 10 -- --
Other.......................................... 19 -- 21 (1) -- (1)
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BALANCES AT JULY 3, 1993....................... 3,551 647 66 3,056 (194) (24)
Net income..................................... 199 -- -- 199 -- --
Cash dividends
Common ($.625 per share)..................... (298) -- -- (298) -- --
Auction preferred ($2,732.33 per share)...... (8) -- -- (8) -- --
ESOP convertible preferred ($5.4375 per
share).................................... (26) -- -- (26) -- --
Stock issuances
Stock option and benefit plans............... 69 6 63 -- -- --
Restricted stock, less amortization of $4.... 4 -- 2 -- -- 2
Reacquired shares.............................. (224) (12) (82) (130) -- --
Translation adjustments........................ 24 -- -- -- 24 --
ESOP tax benefit............................... 10 -- -- 10 -- --
Other.......................................... 25 -- 27 (4) -- 2
------ ------ ------ ------ -------- -------
BALANCES AT JULY 2, 1994....................... $3,326 $641 $ 76 $2,799 $(170) $(20)
====== ====== ====== ====== ======== =======
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these
statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED
----------------------------------
JULY 2, JULY 3, JUNE 27,
1994 1993 1992
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(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income.................................................... $ 199 $ 704 $ 761
Adjustments for noncash charges included in net income
Depreciation and amortization of intangibles................ 568 522 472
Unusual items, net.......................................... 732 -- (222)
Cumulative effect of accounting change...................... 35 -- --
(Decrease) increase in deferred taxes....................... (222) 27 48
Other noncash credits, net.................................. (109) (117) (93)
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of businesses
acquired and sold
(Increase) decrease in trade accounts receivable......... (162) 57 (118)
(Increase) in inventories................................ (224) (124) (288)
(Increase) decrease in other current assets.............. (29) (40) 11
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable.................. 20 (10) 160
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities............... 31 (169) 245
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Net cash from operating activities.......................... 839 850 976
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INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment........................... (628) (728) (509)
Acquisitions of businesses.................................... (412) (352) (657)
Returns from (investments in) associated companies............ 48 5 (60)
Dispositions of businesses.................................... -- 31 805
Sales of property............................................. 49 51 34
Other......................................................... 6 26 6
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Net cash used in investment activities...................... (937) (967) (381)
------- ------- --------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issuances of common stock..................................... 69 66 51
Purchases of common stock..................................... (224) (77) --
Redemption of preferred stock................................. (30) -- --
Issuance of equity securities by subsidiary................... 200 -- --
Borrowings of long-term debt.................................. 385 256 64
Repayments of long-term debt.................................. (438) (300) (86)
Short-term borrowings (repayments), net....................... 328 609 (232)
Payments of dividends......................................... (332) (306) (329)
------- ------- --------
Net cash from (used in) financing activities................ (42) 248 (532)
------- ------- --------
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on cash........... 4 (4) 10
------- ------- --------
Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents................... (136) 127 73
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year..................... 325 198 125
------- ------- --------
Cash and equivalents at end of year........................... $ 189 $ 325 $ 198
===== ===== ======
The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these
statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in millions except per share data)
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include all majority-owned
subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions of consolidated
subsidiaries are eliminated. Acquisitions recorded as purchases are included in
the income statement from the date of acquisition.
INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATED COMPANIES
Investments in associated companies consist of minority positions in
several companies whose activities are similar to those of the corporation's
operating divisions. The equity method of accounting is used when the
corporation's ownership exceeds 20% and it exercises significant influence over
the investee. Other minority positions are recorded at cost.
FISCAL YEAR
The corporation's fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to June 30.
Fiscal 1994 and 1992 were 52-week years, while 1993 was a 53-week year. Unless
otherwise stated, references to years relate to fiscal years.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The excess of cost over the fair market value of tangible net assets and
trademarks of acquired businesses are amortized on a straight-line basis over
the periods of expected benefit, which range from 10 years to 40 years.
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets amounted to $572 at July 2, 1994,
$457 at July 3, 1993 and $366 at June 27, 1992.
Subsequent to its acquisition, the corporation continually evaluates
whether later events and circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining
estimated useful life of an intangible asset may warrant revision or that the
remaining balance of an intangible asset may not be recoverable. When factors
indicate that an intangible asset should be evaluated for possible impairment,
the corporation uses an estimate of the related business' undiscounted future
cash flows over the remaining life of the asset in measuring whether the
intangible asset is recoverable.
INVENTORY VALUATION
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (in 1994, approximately 39% at
last-in, first-out [LIFO] and the remainder at first-in, first-out[FIFO]) or
market. Inventories recorded at LIFO were approximately $24 at July 2, 1994, $38
at July 3, 1993 and $35 at June 27, 1992, lower than if they had been valued at
FIFO. Inventory cost includes material and conversion costs. The corporation
enters into forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge its exposure to currency
fluctuations on certain inventory purchases. Gains and losses on these contracts
are deferred and included in the cost of the inventory.
PROPERTY
Property is stated at cost, and depreciation is computed using principally
the straight-line method at annual rates of 2% to 20% for buildings and
improvements, and 4% to 33% for machinery and equipment. Additions and
improvements that substantially extend the useful life of a particular asset and
interest costs incurred during the construction period of major properties are
capitalized. Repair and maintenance costs are charged to expense. Upon sale, the
cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(dollars in millions except per share data)
FOREIGN OPERATIONS
Foreign-currency-denominated assets and liabilities are translated into
U.S. dollars at the exchange rates existing at the balance sheet date.
Translation adjustments resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates, and gains
and losses on forward exchange contracts and currency swaps used to hedge
long-term foreign investments, are recorded as a separate component of common
stockholders' equity. Income and expense items are translated at the average
exchange rates during the respective periods.
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
Primary net income per common share is based on the average number of
common shares outstanding and common share equivalents and net income reduced
for preferred dividends, net of the tax benefits related to the ESOP convertible
preferred stock dividends. The fully diluted net income per share calculation
assumes conversion of the ESOP convertible preferred stock into common stock and
further adjusts net income for the additional ESOP compensation expense, net of
tax benefits, resulting from the assumed replacement of the ESOP convertible
preferred stock dividends with common stock dividends.
INCOME TAXES
Income taxes are provided on the income reported in the financial
statements, regardless of when such taxes are payable. U.S. income taxes are
provided on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries that are intended to
be remitted to the corporation. If the permanently reinvested earnings of
foreign subsidiaries were remitted, the U.S. income taxes due under current tax
law would not be material.
ADVERTISING
During 1994, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued
Statement of Position 93-7, "Reporting on Advertising Costs," which will be
effective for the corporation's fiscal 1995 statements. The statement primarily
requires that the cost of advertising be expensed no later than the first time
the advertising takes place. The impact of adopting this statement is not
expected to have a material impact upon the corporation's results of operations
or financial position.
COMMON STOCK
Under the corporation's stock option plans, executive employees may be
granted options to purchase common stock at the market value on the date of
grant. Under the corporation's non-qualified stock option plans, an active
employee will receive a replacement stock option equal to the number of shares
surrendered upon a stock-for-stock exercise. The exercise price of the
replacement option will be 100% of the market value at the date of exercise of
the original option and will remain exercisable for the remaining term of the
original option.
At July 2, 1994, 7,809,751 common shares were available for granting;
options had been granted on 13,018,410 shares at prices ranging from $5.38 to
$31.94 per share. During 1994, options on 3,707,564 shares were granted at
prices ranging from $20.63 to $27.81; options for 2,321,765 shares were
exercised at prices ranging from $3.56 to $25.63; and options for 880,163 shares
expired or were canceled. Options exercisable at year-end were: 1994 --
9,548,858; 1993 -- 10,425,115; and 1992 -- 3,911,336.
Employees may purchase up to twenty-five thousand dollars market value of
common stock annually at 85% of the market value. At July 2, 1994, 2,173,225
shares of common stock were available for issuance under this stock purchase
plan.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(dollars in millions except per share data)
The corporation has a restricted stock plan that provides for awards of
common stock to executive employees, subject to forfeiture if employment
terminates prior to the end of prescribed periods. The market value of shares
awarded under the plan is recorded as unearned compensation. The unearned amount
is amortized to compensation expense over the periods the restrictions lapse.
Effective December 1, 1992, the corporation declared a two-for-one stock
split in the form of a 100% stock dividend.
Changes in outstanding common shares for the past three years were:
1994 1993 1992
---------- ---------- ----------
Beginning balances................................ 485,378,368 239,862,390 232,683,861
Stock issuances
Business acquisitions........................... -- 1,924,411 4,334,226
Stock option and benefit plans.................. 4,413,148 4,276,753 2,803,939
Restricted stock plan........................... 87,000 238,700 58,000
Two-for-one stock split......................... -- 241,988,568 --
Stock purchased/retired........................... (9,098,100) (2,922,000) --
Other............................................. (15,176) 9,546 (17,636)
----------- ----------- -----------
Ending balances................................... 480,765,240 485,378,368 239,862,390
=========== =========== ===========
PREFERRED STOCK
The corporation redeemed its cumulative convertible adjustable preferred
stock on July 26, 1993 for $30. Quarterly dividends were based on the higher of
yields of selected U.S. government securities or a minimum annual rate of 5.5%.
Six series of 500 shares each of nonvoting auction preferred stock are
outstanding. Dividends are cumulative and are determined every 49 days through
specific auction procedures.
The convertible preferred stock sold to the corporation's Employee Stock
Ownership Plan (ESOP) is redeemable at the option of the corporation at any time
after December 15, 2001. Each share is currently convertible into four shares of
the corporation's common stock and is entitled to 5.133 votes. This stock has a
7.5% annual dividend rate, payable semiannually, and has a liquidation value of
$72.50 plus accrued but unpaid dividends. The purchase of the preferred stock by
the ESOP was funded with notes guaranteed by the corporation. The loan is
included in long-term debt and is offset in the corporation's Consolidated
Balance Sheets under the caption Unearned Deferred Compensation. Each year, the
corporation makes contributions that, with the dividends on the preferred stock
held by the ESOP, will be used to pay loan interest and principal. Shares are
allocated to participants based upon the ratio of the current year's debt
service to the sum of the total principal and interest payments over the life of
the loan. Plan expense is recognized in accordance with methods prescribed by
the FASB.
ESOP-related expenses amounted to $11 in 1994, $11 in 1993 and $10 in 1992.
Payments to the ESOP were $38 in 1994, $35 in 1993 and $32 in 1992. Principal
and interest payments by the ESOP amounted to $11 and $27 in 1994, $7 and $28 in
1993, and $4 and $28 in 1992.
The fair value of the auction preferred stock approximated its carrying
value as of July 2, 1994 and July 3, 1993. The fair value of the ESOP preferred
stock was $443 and $530 at July 2, 1994 and July 3, 1993, respectively.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(dollars in millions except per share data)
The corporation has a Preferred Stock Purchase Rights Plan. The Rights are
exercisable 10 days after certain events involving the acquisition of 20% or
more of the corporation's outstanding common stock or the commencement of a
tender or exchange offer for at least 25% of the common stock. Upon the
occurrence of such an event, each Right, unless redeemed by the board of
directors, entitles the holder to receive common stock equal to twice the
exercise price of the Right. The exercise price is $140 multiplied by the number
of preferred shares held. There are 3,000,000 shares of preferred stock reserved
for issuance upon exercise of the Rights.
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES
A domestic subsidiary of the corporation issued $200 of preferred equity
securities in 1994. No gain or loss was recognized as a result of the
transaction and the corporation owned substantially all of the voting equity of
the subsidiary, both before and after the transaction. The securities issued by
the subsidiary provide the holder a rate of return based upon a specified
inter-bank borrowing rate, are redeemable in 1996, and may be called at any time
by the subsidiary. The subsidiary has the option of redeeming the securities
with either cash, debt or equity of the corporation. The subsidiary used the
cash proceeds received to purchase the common stock of the corporation on the
open market.
A wholly owned foreign subsidiary of the corporation issued preferred
equity securities in fiscal 1990 and 1991 totaling $295. The securities provide
a rate of return based upon specified inter-bank borrowing rates. The securities
are redeemable in 1997 in exchange for common shares of the issuer, which may
then be put to the corporation for preferred stock. The subsidiary may call the
securities at any time.
ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTMENTS
During 1994, the corporation acquired several companies for an aggregate
purchase price of $412 in cash. The principal acquisitions were the European
personal care businesses of SmithKline Beecham; Kiwi Brands (Pty.) Ltd. and
subsidiaries, a group of South African companies that manufacture and market
personal care products and hosiery; and Maglificio Bellia S.p.A., a manufacturer
and marketer of intimate apparel in Italy.
During 1993, the corporation acquired several companies for an aggregate
purchase price of $352 in cash and the issuance of 1,924,411 shares of common
stock having a market value of $69. The principal acquisitions were BP
Nutrition's Consumer Food Group, a manufacturer and marketer of packaged meat
products in Europe, and the Filodoro Group, a manufacturer and marketer of
hosiery in Italy.
During 1992, the corporation acquired several companies for an aggregate
purchase price of $657 in cash and the issuance of 3,875,622 shares of common
stock having a market value of $167. The principal acquisitions were Playtex
Apparel, Inc., an international manufacturer and distributor of intimate apparel
products, and Pretty Polly Limited, a manufacturer and marketer of hosiery in
the United Kingdom. During the year, the corporation also acquired a minority
position in Playtex FP Group Incorporated, a manufacturer and marketer of
personal care products, for $40 in cash and the issuance of 458,604 shares of
common stock having a market value of $23. During 1994, the corporation disposed
of substantially all of its investment in Playtex FP Group.
During 1992, the corporation sold businesses for proceeds of $805. The most
significant disposition was the corporation's European-based, over-the-counter
pharmaceutical business, Nicholas. The corporation made several divestments in
1993, which did not have a material effect on operating results or financial
position.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(dollars in millions except per share data)
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The corporation enters into interest rate swap agreements to manage
interest rate fluctuations and lower its cost of borrowing. The differential to
be paid or received on these agreements is accrued as interest rates change and
is recognized over the lives of the respective agreements. The terms of swap
agreements, which effectively converted short-term variable-rate debt into
fixed-rate debt at the respective year-end, are shown below:
1994 1993 1992
---- ---- ----
Aggregate notional principal........................................ $150 $161 $13
Weighted average interest rate...................................... 8.8% 8.8% 8.1%
Weighted average maturity in years.................................. .4 1.3 1.4
The corporation enters into forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge the
foreign currency exposure of its net investments in European subsidiaries,
intercompany loans and firm commitments. The corporation primarily sells
European currencies and purchases U.S. dollars to hedge these foreign currency
positions. As of July 2, 1994, the U.S. dollar equivalent of the primary foreign
currencies sold forward was $242 French francs, $174 German marks, $151 Italian
lira and $104 British pounds. These contracts have maturity dates that are
generally less than one year. Similar arrangements were in place in prior years.
The corporation utilizes currency swaps to hedge the currency exposure of
certain net investments in foreign operations and intercompany loans. The terms
of the currency swaps, which effectively converted U.S. dollar-and Swiss
franc-denominated debt into Dutch guilder-denominated debt, and hedged certain
French franc-denominated intercompany loans at the respective year-end, are
shown below:
1994 1993 1992
---- ---- ----
Aggregate notional principal........................................ $546 $563 $922
Weighted average interest rate...................................... 6.7% 5.8% 6.5%
Weighted average maturity in years.................................. 1.2 1.9 1.8
A large number of major international financial institutions are
counterparties to the interest rate swaps, currency swaps and forward exchange
contracts. The corporation continually monitors its positions and the credit
ratings of its counterparties and, by policy, limits the amount of agreements or
contracts it enters into with any one party. While the corporation may be
exposed to credit losses in the event of nonperformance by these counterparties,
it does not anticipate losses, because of the control procedures mentioned.
The fair market value of the corporation's interest rate swaps, currency
swaps and forward exchange contracts approximated their carrying value in the
financial statements as of July 2, 1994 and July 3, 1993. Fair value is
estimated based upon the amount that the corporation would receive or pay to
terminate the agreements as of the reporting date, utilizing quoted prices for
comparable contracts and discounted cash flows.
The corporation had third-party guarantees outstanding, aggregating
approximately $28 at July 2, 1994, $22 at July 3, 1993 and $24 at June 27, 1992.
These guarantees relate primarily to financial arrangements to support various
suppliers of the corporation, and are secured by the inventory and fixed assets
of suppliers.
Trade accounts receivable due from highly leveraged customers were $52 at
July 2, 1994, $41 at July 3, 1993 and $48 at June 27, 1992. The financial
position of these businesses has been considered in determining allowances for
doubtful accounts.
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SARA LEE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(dollars in millions except per share data)
Rental expense under operating leases amounted to approximately $207 in
1994, $182 in 1993 and $175 in 1992. Future minimum annual fixed rentals
required during the years ending in 1995 through 1999 under noncancelable
operating leases having an original term of more than one year are $100, $72,
$58, $49 and $39, respectively. The aggregate obligation subsequent to 1999 is
$106.
The corporation is contingently liable for long-term leases on properties
operated by others. The minimum annual rentals under these leases average
approximately $6 for the years ending in 1995-1999, $2 in 2000-2004 and $1 in
2005-2009.
The corporation is a party to several pending legal proceedings and claims,
and environmental actions by governmental agencies. Although the outcome of such
items cannot be determined with certainty, the corporation's general counsel and
management are of the opinion that the final outcome should not have a material
effect on the corporation's results of operations or financial position.
CREDIT FACILITIES
The corporation has numerous credit facilities available, including
revolving credit agreements totaling $1,900 that have an average annual fee of
.1%. These agreements support commercial paper borrowings. Because of their
short maturity, the fair value of notes payable approximates carrying value.
Selected data on the corporation's short-term obligations follow:
1994 1993 1992
------ ------ ------
Maximum period-end borrowings................................ $1,998 $1,484 $1,024
Average borrowings during the year........................... 1,833 1,067 753
Weighted average interest rate during the year............... 4.2% 5.3% 6.2%
Weighted average interest rate at year-end................... 5.0 5.0 12.0
LONG-TERM DEBT
INTEREST RATE RANGE MATURITY 1994 1993 1992
------------------- --------- ------ ------ ------
U.S. dollar
obligations: ESOP debt...................... 8.176% 2004 $ 323 $ 334 $ 341
Eurodollar bonds............... -- 150 150
Notes and debentures........... 4.40-9.70 1995-2016 876 548 476
Revenue bonds.................. 2.50-4.40 2001-2019 23 25 28
Zero coupon notes.............. 10.00-14.25 2014-2015 12 11 10
Various other obligations...... 8 17 25
------ ------ ------
1,242 1,085 1,030
------ ------ ------
Foreign currency
obligations: Swiss franc.................... 4.75 1998 96 223 243
Dutch guilder.................. 6.50-8.625 1995-1998 123 177 203
Various other obligations...... 117 105 150
------ ------ ------
336 505 596
------ ------ ------
Total long-term debt.............................. 1,578 1,590 1,626
Less current maturities........................... 82 426 237
------ ------ ------
$1,496 $1,164 $1,389
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(dollars in millions except per share data)
The ESOP debt is guaranteed by the corporation.
The zero coupon notes are net of unamortized discounts of $112 in 1994,
$113 in 1993 and $114 in 1992. Principal payments of $19 and $105 are due in
2014 and 2015, respectively.
Payments required on long-term debt during the years ending in 1995 through
1999 are $82, $93, $121, $253 and $81, respectively.
The corporation made cash interest payments of $203, $161 and $171 in 1994,
1993 and 1992, respectively.
The estimated fair value of the corporation's long-term debt, including
current maturities, was $1,549 at July 2, 1994 and $1,645 at July 3, 1993. The
fair value of the corporation's long-term debt, including the current portion,
is estimated using discounted cash flows based on the corporation's current
incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
UNUSUAL ITEMS
In the fourth quarter of 1994, the corporation provided for the costs of
restructuring its worldwide operations. This restructuring provision reduced
1994 income before income taxes, net income and net income per common share by
$732, $495 and $1.03, respectively. Of the total pretax charge, $289 relates to
anticipated losses associated with the disposal of land, buildings and
improvements, and machinery and equipment; $112 relates to anticipated
expenditures to close and dispose of the idle facilities; $239 relates to
anticipated payments to severed employees; $33 relates to the recognition of
pension benefits associated with the severed employee group; and $59 primarily
relates to losses associated with the disposal of certain businesses. As of July
2, 1994, no material actions contemplated in the restructuring plan have taken
place. Restructuring actions are expected to be substantially completed by 1996.
In 1992, the corporation sold its European-based over-the-counter
pharmaceutical business, Nicholas, for a pretax gain of approximately $412
(equivalent to $.56 per share). Also in 1992, the board of directors approved a
series of plans primarily related to the Packaged Foods segment designed to
improve operating margins through the elimination of excess capacity and the
disposition of operations that did not meet strategic goals. The restructuring
consisted primarily of the sale of assets, consolidation and reconfiguration of
facilities, and certain employee costs. The provision for this restructuring was
$190. Together, these 1992 unusual items resulted in a net pretax gain of $222,
or $.30 per share.
RETIREMENT PLANS
The corporation has noncontributory defined benefit plans covering certain
of its domestic employees. The benefits under these plans are primarily based on
years of service and compensation levels. The plans are funded in conformity
with the requirements of applicable government regulations. The plans' assets
consist principally of marketable equity securities, corporate and government
debt securities and real estate.
The corporation's foreign subsidiaries have plans for employees consistent
with local practices.
The corporation also sponsors defined contribution pension plans at several
of its subsidiaries. Contributions are determined as a percent of each covered
employee's salary.
Certain employees are covered by union-sponsored, collectively bargained,
multi-employer pension plans. Contributions are determined in accordance with
the provisions of negotiated labor contracts and generally are based on the
number of hours worked.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(dollars in millions except per share data)
The annual pension expense for all plans was:
1994 1993 1992
---- ---- ----
Defined benefit plans................................................. $31 $30 $ 8
Defined contribution plans............................................ 11 13 13
Multi-employer plans.................................................. 4 4 4
---- ---- ----
Total pension expense $46 $47 $25
==== ==== ====
The increase in pension expense from 1992 to 1993 resulted from an increase
in the benefits provided under certain foreign plans, the use of a lower
discount rate in determining plan obligations and the impact of acquisitions.
The components of the defined benefit plan expenses were:
1994 1993 1992
---- ----- -----
Benefits earned by employees...................................... $ 52 $ 50 $ 41
Interest on projected benefit obligations......................... 92 90 73
Actual investment return on plan assets........................... (99) (131) (108)
Net amortization and deferral..................................... (14) 21 2
---- ----- -----
Net pension expense............................................... $ 31 $ 30 $ 8
==== ===== =====
The status of defined benefit plans at the respective year-end was:
1994 1993 1992
------ ------ ------
Fair market value of plan assets............................... $1,420 $1,284 $1,244
------ ------ ------
Actuarial present value of benefits for services rendered:
Accumulated benefits based on salaries to date
Vested.................................................... 1,144 989 877
Nonvested................................................. 38 42 38
Additional benefits based on estimated future salary
levels.................................................... 217 222 218
------ ------ ------
Projected benefit obligations................................ 1,399 1,253 1,133
------ ------ ------
Excess of plan assets over projected benefit obligations....... 21 31 111
Unamortized net transitional asset............................. (26) (33) (48)
Unrecognized net gain.......................................... (8) (62) (71)
Unrecognized prior service cost................................ 88 89 75
------ ------ ------
Prepaid pension liability recognized on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets............................................... $ 75 $ 25 $ 67
====== ====== ======
Weighted average rates used in determining pension expense and related
obligations for defined benefit plans were:
1994 1993 1992
---- ---- ----
Discount rate......................................................... 7.5% 7.6% 7.9%
Rate of compensation increase......................................... 5.2 5.3 5.8
Long-term rate of return on plan assets............................... 8.3 8.8 8.8
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(dollars in millions except per share data)
Effective July 4, 1993, the corporation adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 106, "Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits
Other than Pensions," (SFAS 106) for its domestic retiree benefit plans. Under
SFAS 106, the corporation accrues the estimated cost of retiree health care and
life insurance benefits during the employees' active service periods. The
corporation's previous method of accounting for postretirement benefits other
than pensions was similar to that required by SFAS 106, and as of the start of
fiscal 1994, the accumulated benefit obligation for domestic employees had been
accrued.
The corporation provides health care and life insurance benefits to certain
domestic retired employees, their covered dependents and beneficiaries.
Generally, employees who have attained age 55 and who have rendered 10 years of
service are eligible for these postretirement benefits. Certain retirees are
required to contribute to plans in order to maintain coverage. The domestic
postretirement benefit expense was $15 in 1994, $18 in 1993 and $14 in 1992. The
components of the 1994 expense were:
1994
----
Benefits earned by employees........................................................ $ 4
Interest on accumulated benefit obligations......................................... 11
----
Net postretirement benefit expense.................................................. $15
====
The status of domestic postretirement benefit plans at July 2, 1994 was:
1994
----
Actuarial present value of benefits for services rendered:
Retirees........................................................................... $ 87
Fully eligible active plan participants............................................ 19
Other active participants.......................................................... 48
----
Accumulated benefit obligations...................................................... 154
Fair market value of plan assets..................................................... 2
----
Accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets............................. 152
Unrecognized net transitional asset.................................................. 15
Unrecognized net loss................................................................ (4)
Unrecognized prior service cost...................................................... (1)
----
Postretirement benefit obligations recognized on Consolidated Balance Sheet.......... $162
====
The discount rate used to determine the 1994 accumulated postretirement
benefit obligations was 7.75%. The assumed health care cost trend rate was 15%
in 1994 decreasing to 7% in 2002 and beyond. Increasing the health care cost
trend by one percentage point would have increased the 1994 postretirement
benefit obligations by approximately 8% and the annual plan expense by
approximately 12%.
Employees outside the United States are covered principally by
government-sponsored plans, and the cost of company-provided plans is not
material. The corporation is required to adopt SFAS 106 for its plans outside
the United States in 1996.
INCOME TAXES
Effective July 4, 1993, the corporation adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 109; "Accounting for Income Taxes," (SFAS 109). The
cumulative effect as of July 4, 1993, of adopting
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(dollars in millions except per share data)
SFAS 109, was a one-time charge of $35, or $.07 per share, primarily due to
adjusting deferred taxes from historical to current rates. Financial statements
for years prior to 1994 have not been restated to reflect the adoption of this
standard. The effect of this new standard on 1994 income tax expense, exclusive
of the cumulative effect adjustment, is not material.
The provisions for income taxes computed by applying the U.S. statutory
rate to income before taxes as reconciled to the actual provisions were:
1994 1993 1992
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
AMOUNT PERCENT AMOUNT PERCENT AMOUNT PERCENT
------ ------- ------ ------- ------ -------
Income before provision for income taxes
United States................................ $218 56.0% $ 615 56.8% $ 283 24.1%
Foreign...................................... 171 44.0 467 43.2 891 75.9
------ ------- ------ ------- ------ -------
$389 100.0% $1,082 100.0% $1,174 100.0%
====== ===== ====== ===== ====== =====
Taxes at U.S. statutory rates.................. $136 35.0% $ 368 34.0% $ 399 34.0%
State taxes, net of federal benefit............ 24 6.2 22 2.0 17 1.4
Difference between U.S. and foreign rates...... (34) (8.8) (31) (2.8) (28) (2.4)
Nondeductible amortization..................... 46 11.7 44 4.0 37 3.2
Other, net..................................... (17) (4.2) (25) (2.3) (12) (1.0)
------ ------- ------ ------- ------ -------
Taxes at effective worldwide tax rates......... $155 39.9% $ 378 34.9% $ 413 35.2%
====== ===== ====== ===== ====== =====
Current and deferred tax provisions were:
1994 1993 1992
------------------ ------------------ ------------------
CURRENT DEFERRED CURRENT DEFERRED CURRENT DEFERRED
------- -------- ------- -------- ------- --------
United States................................. $ 200 $ (144) $ 175 $ (7) $ 98 $ 24
Foreign....................................... 143 (61) 159 17 238 27
State......................................... 34 (17) 33 1 21 5
------- -------- ------- --- ------- ---
$ 377 $ (222) $ 367 $ 11 $ 357 $ 56
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
Following are the components of the deferred tax provisions occurring as a
result of transactions being reported in different years for financial and tax
reporting:
1994 1993 1992
----- ---- ----
Depreciation........................................................... $ 22 $ 1 $ 8
Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries............................ -- 20 14
Inventory valuation methods............................................ 2 (1) (4)
Restructuring reserves................................................. (230) -- --
Other, net............................................................. (16) (9) 38
----- ---- ----
$(222) $ 11 $ 56
===== ==== ====
Cash payments for income taxes......................................... $ 295 $304 $381
===== ==== ====
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(dollars in millions except per share data)
The deferred tax (assets) liabilities as of July 2, 1994, were:
1994
-----
Deferred tax (assets):
Pension, postretirement and other employee benefits............................... $ (4)
Net operating loss and other tax carryforwards.................................... (15)
Restructuring reserves............................................................ (230)
Reserves not deductible until paid................................................ (243)
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment..................................................... 230
Other............................................................................. 62
-----
Net deferred tax (assets)........................................................... $(200)
=====
INDUSTRY SEGMENT INFORMATION
The corporation's business segments are described in the Narrative
Description of Business on pages 3 through 7.
PACKAGED CONSUMER
PACKAGED FOODS PRODUCTS
-------------------- ------------------------
PACKAGED COFFEE HOUSEHOLD
MEATS AND PERSONAL AND INTER-
AND BAKERY GROCERY PRODUCTS PERSONAL CARE CORPORATE SEGMENT TOTAL
---------- ------- -------- ------------- --------- ------- -------
1994
Sales (1)...................... $5,472 $ 2,090 $6,449 $ 1,530 $ -- $(5) $15,536
Pretax income (loss)(2)........ 318 274 (71) 111 (243)(3) -- 389
Assets......................... 1,662 1,776 6,535 1,335 357 (5) -- 11,665
Depreciation and
amortization................. 108 74 289 71 26 -- 568
Capital expenditures........... 108 69 408 41 2 -- 628
1993
Sales (1)...................... $5,148 $ 2,058 $6,098 $ 1,279 $ -- $(3) $14,580
Pretax income.................. 287 292 602 126 (225)(3) -- 1,082
Assets......................... 1,560 1,629 6,209 859 605 (5) -- 10,862
Depreciation and
amortization................. 99 80 265 55 23 -- 522
Capital expenditures........... 99 87 485 42 15 -- 728
1992
Sales (1)...................... $4,703 $ 1,919 $5,398 $ 1,227 $ -- $(4) $13,243
Pretax income.................. 264 254 582 107 (33)(3,4) -- 1,174
Assets......................... 1,253 1,851 5,395 970 520 (5) -- 9,989
Depreciation and
amortization................. 97 68 232 53 22 -- 472
Capital expenditures........... 96 73 271 44 25 -- 509
- - - ---------------
(1) Includes sales between segments. Such sales are at transfer prices that are
equivalent to market value.
(2) Includes provisions for restructuring reported in the 1994 Consolidated
Statement of Income, as follows: Packaged Meats and Bakery $22; Coffee and
Grocery $25; Personal Products $630; and Household and Personal Care $55.
(3) Includes net interest expense of $145 in 1994, $82 in 1993 and $94 in 1992
incurred primarily in the United States to finance and support consolidated
operations.
(4) Includes unusual items reported in the 1992 Consolidated Statement of
Income. The gain of $412 relates to the Packaged Consumer Products segment.
Restructuring charges of $126 and $64 are related to Packaged Foods and
Packaged Consumer Products, respectively.
(5) Principally cash and equivalents and investments in associated companies and
certain fixed assets.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(dollars in millions except per share data)
Included in sales and operating income in the Industry Segment Information
above are the following sales and pretax income (loss) applicable to businesses
sold prior to July 2, 1994:
1994 1993 1992
--------------- --------------- ---------------
PRETAX PRETAX PRETAX
SALES INCOME SALES INCOME SALES INCOME
----- ------ ----- ------ ----- ------
Packaged Meats and Bakery........................... -- -- $88 $ (1) $ 160 $ (6)
Household and Personal Care......................... -- -- 8 -- 55 3
GEOGRAPHIC AREA INFORMATION
WESTERN/CENTRAL ASIA-PACIFIC/
UNITED STATES EUROPE LATIN AMERICA OTHER CORPORATE INTER-AREA TOTAL
------------- --------------- ------------- ----- --------- ---------- -------
1994
Sales(1)................ $ 9,782 $ 4,433 $ 1,006 $ 348 $ -- $(33) $15,536
Pretax income(2)........ 330 193 65 44 (243)(3) -- 389
Assets(6)............... 5,558 4,459 984 307 357 (5) -- 11,665
1993
Sales(1)................ $ 9,423 $ 4,114 $ 801 $ 257 $ -- $(15) $14,580
Pretax income........... 763 422 94 28 (225)(3) -- 1,082
Assets(6)............... 5,364 3,880 858 155 605 (5) -- 10,862
1992
Sales(1)................ $ 8,736 $ 3,605 $ 655 $ 265 $ -- $(18) $13,243
Pretax income........... 697 418 65 27 (33)(3,4) -- 1,174
Assets(6)............... 4,731 4,053 597 88 520 (5) -- 9,989
- - - ---------------
(1) Includes sales between geographic areas. Such sales are at transfer prices
that are equivalent to market value.
(2) Includes provisions for restructuring reported in the 1994 Consolidated
Statement of Income, as follows: United States $483; Western/Central Europe
$200; Asia-Pacific/Latin America $42; and Other $7.
(3) Includes net interest expense of $145 in 1994, $82 in 1993 and $94 in 1992
incurred primarily in the United States to finance and support consolidated
operations.
(4) Includes the unusual items reported in the 1992 Consolidated Statement of
Income. The gain of $412 relates to operating activities outside the United
States, and substantially all restructuring charges of $190 relate to
operating activities within the United States.
(5) Principally cash and equivalents and investment in associated companies and
certain fixed assets.
(6) The tangible net assets of foreign operations included in the accompanying
Consolidated Balance Sheets were $594 at July 2, 1994, $651 at July 3, 1993
and $863 at June 27, 1992.
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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA
(unaudited)
QUARTER
-----------------------------------
FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH
------ ------ ------ ------
1994
Net sales..................................................... $3,796 $4,010 $3,664 $4,066
Gross profit.................................................. 1,412 1,533 1,388 1,503
Net income (loss)............................................. 120(1) 236 152 (309)(2)
Per common share
Net income (loss)........................................... .24(1) .48 .30 (.65)(2)
Cash dividends declared..................................... .145 .16 .16 .16
Market price -- high........................................ 26.63 28.25 26.00 23.75
-- low......................................... 21.00 23.38 21.00 20.13
- - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1993
Net sales..................................................... $3,583 $3,840 $3,308 $3,849
Gross profit.................................................. 1,355 1,493 1,259 1,434
Net income.................................................... 142 220 152 190
Per common share(5)
Net income.................................................. .28 .44 .30 .38
Cash dividends declared..................................... .125 .145 .145 .145
Market price -- high........................................ 29.19 32.44 31.88 28.13
-- low......................................... 24.75 27.63 27.00 23.25
- - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1992
Net sales..................................................... $3,107 $3,594 $3,143 $3,399
Gross profit.................................................. 1,098 1,316 1,195 1,328
Net income.................................................... 263(3) 190 138 170
Per common share(5)
Net income.................................................. .55(3) .38 .27 .34
Cash dividends declared..................................... .118 .245(4) .125 .125
Market price -- high........................................ 22.88 28.38 29.07 26.63
-- low......................................... 20.13 20.63 24.50 23.32
- - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) Includes cumulative effect of accounting change of $35.
(2) Includes provision for restructuring of $495.
(3) Includes nonrecurring net gain of $140.
(4) Includes $.12 special dividend.
(5) Restated for the 2-for-1 stock split in December 1992.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Management
of SARA LEE CORPORATION
We have audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards,
the consolidated financial statements of Sara Lee Corporation included in this
Form 10-K, and have issued our report thereon dated August 1, 1994. Our audit
was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic consolidated
financial statements taken as a whole. The supplemental schedules V, VI, VIII,
and X are the responsibility of the Corporation's management and are presented
for purposes of complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules
and are not part of the basic consolidated financial statements. These
supplemental schedules have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in
the audit of the basic consolidated financial statements and, in our opinion,
fairly state in all material respects the financial data required to be set
forth therein in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken
as a whole.
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
Chicago, Illinois,
August 1, 1994.
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SCHEDULE V
SARA LEE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 27, 1992, JULY 3, 1993 AND JULY 2, 1994
(IN MILLIONS)
RETIREMENTS,
BALANCE AT PROPERTY OF SALES AND BALANCE
BEGINNING PURCHASED ADDITIONS OTHER AT END
OF YEAR COMPANIES AT COST CHANGES OF YEAR
---------- ----------- --------- ------------- -------
For the Year Ended June 27, 1992:
Land.................................... $ 93 $ 9 $ 8 $ (2) $ 108
Buildings and improvements.............. 1,253 65 148 10 1,476
Machinery and equipment................. 2,279 66 445 (196) 2,594
Construction in progress................ 323 3 (92) (3) 231
------ ----- ----- ----- -------
$3,948 $ 143 $ 509 $(191) $ 4,409
====== ===== ===== ====== =======
For the Year ended July 3, 1993:
Land.................................... $ 108 $ 5 $ 8 $ 8 $ 129
Buildings and improvements.............. 1,476 60 163 (129) 1,570
Machinery and equipment................. 2,594 80 440 (310) 2,804
Construction in progress................ 231 3 117 (12) 339
------ ----- ----- ----- -------
$4,409 $ 148 $ 728 $(443) $ 4,842
====== ===== ===== ====== =======
For the Year ended July 2, 1994:
Land.................................... $ 129 $ 6 $ 5 $ (9) $ 131
Buildings and improvement............... 1,570 36 177 (37) 1,746
Machinery and equipment................. 2,804 56 504 (287) 3,077
Construction in progress................ 339 3 (58) (1) 283
------ ----- ----- ----- -------
$4,842 $ 101 $ 628 $(334) $ 5,237
====== ===== ===== ====== =======
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Refer to "Notes to Financial Statements, Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies" on Page F-9 of this Report for depreciation methods and estimated
useful lives.
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SCHEDULE VI
SARA LEE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION OF PROPERTY, PLANT
AND EQUIPMENT
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 27, 1992, JULY 3, 1993 AND JULY 2, 1994
(IN MILLIONS)
BALANCE AT PROVISION RETIREMENTS, BALANCE
BEGINNING CHARGED TO SALES AND AT END
OF YEAR EARNINGS OTHER CHANGES OF YEAR
---------- ---------- ------------- -------
For the Year Ended June 27, 1992:
Buildings and improvements....................... $ 444 $ 73 $ 103 $ 620
Machinery and equipment.......................... 1,115 281 (180) 1,216
------- ----- ------ -------
$1,559 $354 $ (77) $ 1,836
======= ===== ====== =======
For the Year Ended July 3, 1993:
Buildings and improvements....................... $ 620 $ 81 $ (37) $ 664
Machinery and equipment.......................... 1,216 302 (218) 1,300
------- ----- ------ -------
$1,836 $383 $(255) $ 1,964
======= ===== ====== =======
For the Year Ended July 2, 1994:
Buildings and improvements....................... $ 664 $ 92 $ (19) $ 737
Machinery and equipment.......................... 1,300 322 (22) 1,600
------- ----- ------ -------
$1,964 $414 $ (41) $ 2,337
======= ===== ====== =======
- - - ---------------
Refer to "Notes to Financial Statements, Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies" on Page F-9 of this Report for depreciation methods and estimated
useful lives.
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SCHEDULE VIII
SARA LEE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 27, 1992, JULY 3, 1993 AND JULY 2, 1994
(IN MILLIONS)
BALANCE AT PROVISION WRITE-OFFS(1)/ OTHER BALANCE
BEGINNING CHARGED TO COSTS ALLOWANCES ADDITIONS AT END
OF YEAR AND EXPENSES TAKEN (DEDUCTIONS) OF YEAR
---------- ---------------- -------------- ------------ -------
For the Year Ended June 27, 1992:
Allowances for bad debts.......... $ 69 $ 34 $ (16) $ 14 $ 101
Other receivable allowances....... 37 97 (101) 20 53
----- ----- ------- ----- ------
Total........................ $106 $131 $ (117) $ 34 $ 154
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For the Year Ended July 3, 1993:
Allowances for bad debts.......... $101 $ 23 $ (19) $ (6) $ 99
Other receivable allowances....... 53 86 (97) 13 55
----- ----- ------- ----- ------
Total........................ $154 $109 $ (116) $ 7 $ 154
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For the Year Ended July 2, 1994:
Allowances for bad debts.......... $ 99 $ 30 $ (21) $ 1 $ 109
Other receivable allowances....... 55 78 (81) 3 55
----- ----- ------- ----- ------
Total........................ $154 $108 $ (102) $ 4 $ 164
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NOTE: (1) Net of collections on accounts previously written off.
SCHEDULE X
SARA LEE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTARY INCOME STATEMENT INFORMATION
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 27, 1992, JULY 3, 1993, AND JULY 2, 1994
CHARGED TO COSTS AND
EXPENSES
------------------------
ITEM 1992 1993 1994
- - - -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ---- ----
(IN MILLIONS)
Maintenance and repairs............................................. $191 $211 $216
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Excise Taxes........................................................ $389 $502 $515
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Media advertising................................................... $325 $392 $371
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBITS PAGE/INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
-------- ----------------------------------------
(3a) Articles of Incorporation as Amended and
Restated
(3b) By-Laws Exhibit (3b) to Report on Form 10-K for
Fiscal Year ended July 3, 1993
(4) Sara Lee, by signing this Report, agrees to furnish the Securities and Exchange
Commission, upon its request, a copy of any instrument which defines the rights of
holders of long-term debt of Sara Lee and all of its subsidiaries for which
consolidated or unconsolidated financial statements are required to be filed, and
which authorizes a total amount of securities not in excess of 10% of the total
assets of Sara Lee and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.
(10) 1. 1979 Stock Option Plan, as amended Exhibit (10) 7 to Report on Form 10-K
for Fiscal Year ended June 27, 1987
2. 1981 Incentive Stock Option Plan, as Exhibit (10) 11 to Report on Form 10-K
amended for Fiscal Year ended July 1, 1989
3. 1988 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan Exhibit (10) 12 to Report on Form 10-K
for Fiscal Year ended July 2, 1988
4. 1989 Incentive Stock Plan, as amended Exhibit B to 1991 Proxy Statement, dated
September 20, 1991
5. Supplemental Benefit Plan, as amended Exhibit (10) 8 to Report on Form 10-K
for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1990
6. Short-Term (Annual) Incentive Plan Exhibit (10) 15 to Report on Form 10-K
Fiscal Year 1994 for Fiscal Year ended July 3, 1993
7. Short-Term (Annual) Incentive Plan
Fiscal Year 1995 (Draft)
8. Accelerated Growth Incentive Plan Exhibit 10 (12) to Report on Form 10-K
Fiscal Years 1990-1994 for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1990
9. 1991 Non-Qualified Deferred Exhibit 10 (15) to Report on Form 10-K
Compensation Plan (Base Salary) for Fiscal Year ended June 29, 1991
10. 1992 Non-Qualified Deferred Exhibit 10 (15) to Report on Form 10-K
Compensation Plan (Base Salary) for Fiscal Year ended June 27, 1992
11. FY '93 Non-Qualified Deferred Exhibit 10 (16) to Report on Form 10-K
Compensation Plan (Annual Bonus) for Fiscal Year ended June 27, 1992
12. 1993 Non-Qualified Deferred Exhibit 10 (19) to Report on Form 10-K
Compensation Plan (Base Salary) for Fiscal Year ended July 3, 1993
13. FY '94 Non-Qualified Deferred Exhibit 10 (20) to Report on Form 10-K
Compensation Plan (Annual Bonus) for Fiscal Year ended July 3, 1993
14. 1994 Non-Qualified Deferred
Compensation Plan (Base Salary)
15. FY '95 Non-Qualified Deferred
Compensation Plan (Annual Bonus)
16. Long Term Performance Incentive Plan
FY '95-97 (Draft)
17. Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Exhibit 10 (21) to Report on Form 10-K
Plan for Outside Directors for Fiscal Year ended July 3, 1993
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EXHIBITS PAGE/INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
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18. Estate Builder Deferred Compensation Exhibit (10) 17 to Report on Form 10-K
Plan for Fiscal Year ended June 29, 1985
19. Severance Plan for Corporate
Officers
20. Stockholder Rights Agreement Exhibit (4) to Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended March 26, 1988
(12) 1. Computation of Ratio of Earnings to
Fixed Charges
2. Computation of Ratio of Earnings to
Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock
Dividend Requirements
(21) List of Subsidiaries
(23) Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP
(24) Powers of Attorney from those directors
whose names appear on pages 17 and 18
hereof followed by an asterisk
(27) Financial Data Schedules