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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
|X| Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2003*
or
| | Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from _______________ to ________________.
Commission file number 333-84486
LAND O'LAKES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Minnesota 41-0365145
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)
4001 Lexington Avenue North
Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(651) 481-2222
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes | | No |X|
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in rule 12-b-2 of the Act). Yes | | No |X|
The number of shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding as of
April 30, 2003: 1,110 shares of Class A common stock, 5,128 shares of Class B
common stock, 193 shares of Class C common stock, and 1,239 shares of Class D
common stock.
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is a cooperative. Our voting and non-voting common
equity can only be held by our members. No public market for voting and
non-voting common equity of Land O'Lakes, Inc. is established and it is
unlikely, in the foreseeable future, that a public market for our voting and
non-voting common equity will develop.
We maintain a website on the Internet through which additional information
about Land O' Lakes, Inc. is available. Our website address is
www.landolakesinc.com. Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on
Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, press releases and earnings releases are
available, free of charge, on our website when they are released publicly or
filed with the SEC.
*Although Land O'Lakes, Inc. is not currently required to file the
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d), we are filing
voluntarily.
INDEX
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION........................................................................... 3
Item I. Financial Statements............................................................................. 3
LAND O'LAKES, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2003 (unaudited) and December 31, 2002....................... 3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2003 and 2002 (unaudited)..... 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2003 and 2002 (unaudited)..... 5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)................................................... 6
LAND O'LAKES FARMLAND FEED LLC
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2003 (unaudited) and December 31, 2002...................... 17
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2003 and 2002 (unaudited)..... 18
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2003 and 2002 (unaudited)..... 19
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)................................................... 20
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations........... 30
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk...................................... 43
Item 4. Controls and Procedures......................................................................... 43
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION.............................................................................. 43
Item 1. Legal Proceedings............................................................................... 43
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K................................................................ 44
SIGNATURES............................................................................................... 45
CERTIFICATIONS........................................................................................... 46
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
LAND O'LAKES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2003 2002
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($ IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and short-term investments ........................... $ 34,212 $ 64,327
Receivables, net .......................................... 504,340 567,584
Receivable from legal settlement .......................... -- 96,707
Inventories ............................................... 495,953 446,386
Prepaid expenses .......................................... 97,215 189,246
Other current assets ...................................... 13,689 13,878
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Total current assets .............................. 1,145,409 1,378,128
Investments ................................................. 549,381 545,592
Property, plant and equipment, net .......................... 576,705 579,860
Property under capital lease ................................ 103,511 105,736
Goodwill, net ............................................... 317,905 323,413
Other intangibles ........................................... 102,472 101,770
Other assets ................................................ 210,980 211,823
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Total assets ...................................... $ 3,006,363 $ 3,246,322
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITIES
Current liabilities:
Notes and short-term obligations .......................... $ 45,825 $ 37,829
Current portion of long-term debt ......................... 81,965 104,563
Current portion of obligation under capital lease ......... 8,867 108,279
Accounts payable .......................................... 509,781 701,786
Accrued expenses .......................................... 202,092 204,629
Patronage refunds payable and other member equities payable 7,128 12,388
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Total current liabilities ......................... 855,658 1,169,474
Long-term debt .............................................. 988,872 1,007,308
Obligation under capital lease .............................. 97,005 --
Employee benefits and other liabilities ..................... 106,532 104,340
Minority interests .......................................... 57,662 53,687
Equities:
Capital stock ............................................. 2,169 2,190
Member equities ........................................... 863,546 873,659
Retained earnings ......................................... 34,919 35,664
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Total equities .................................... 900,634 911,513
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Commitments and contingencies
Total liabilities and equities .............................. $ 3,006,363 $ 3,246,322
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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LAND O'LAKES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
2003 2002
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($ IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
Net sales ................................... $ 1,454,452 $ 1,532,233
Cost of sales ............................... 1,328,903 1,384,258
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Gross profit ................................ 125,549 147,975
Selling, general and administration ......... 119,969 127,521
Restructuring and impairment charges ........ 1,092 3,435
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Earnings from operations .................... 4,488 17,019
Interest expense, net ....................... 17,385 17,547
Gain on legal settlements ................... (8,889) --
Gain on sale of intangible .................. -- (4,184)
Gain on sale of investment .................. (500) --
Equity in loss of affiliated companies ...... 983 9,861
Minority interest in earnings of subsidiaries 1,489 934
------------ ------------
Loss before income taxes .................... (5,980) (7,139)
Income tax benefit .......................... (5,609) (6,163)
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Net loss .................................... $ (371) $ (976)
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Applied to:
Member equities
Allocated patronage refunds ............ $ 9,794 $ 11,574
Deferred equities ...................... (13,893) (12,086)
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(4,099) (512)
Retained earnings ......................... 3,728 (464)
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$ (371) $ (976)
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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LAND O'LAKES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
2003 2002
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($ IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss ............................................. $ (371) $ (976)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided
(used) by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization ..................... 26,642 26,813
Amortization of deferred financing charges ........ 913 691
Bad debt expense .................................. 691 253
Proceeds from patronage revolvement received ...... 10 127
Non-cash patronage income ......................... (209) (923)
Receivable from legal settlement .................. 96,707 --
Decrease (increase) in other assets ............... 1,709 (824)
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities .......... 2,096 (1,208)
Restructuring and impairment charges .............. 1,092 3,435
Equity in loss of affiliated companies ............ 983 9,861
Minority interests ................................ 1,489 934
Other ............................................. (1,229) (4,943)
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of
acquisitions and divestitures:
Receivables ....................................... 62,553 22,255
Inventories ....................................... (47,777) (42,880)
Other current assets .............................. 92,304 77,987
Accounts payable .................................. (192,201) (172,389)
Accrued expenses .................................. (6,537) (22,197)
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Net cash provided (used) by operating activities ..... 38,865 (103,984)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property, plant and equipment ........... (16,120) (17,674)
Payments for investments ............................. (8,800) (3,595)
Proceeds from sale of investments .................... 3,000 21,009
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment .. 1,562 6,622
Dividends from investments in affiliated companies ... 1,737 3,084
Other ................................................ 2,581 37
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Net cash (used) provided by investing activities ..... (16,040) 9,483
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Increase in short-term debt .......................... 24,768 37,877
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt ............. 425 1,688
Payments on principal of long-term debt .............. (61,934) (41,734)
Payments on principal of capital lease obligation .... (2,217) --
Payments for redemption of member equities ........... (15,331) (20,060)
Other ................................................ 1,349 362
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Net cash used by financing activities ................ (52,940) (21,867)
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Net decrease in cash ................................. (30,115) (116,368)
Cash and short-term investments at beginning of period . 64,327 130,169
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Cash and short-term investments at end of period ....... $ 34,212 $ 13,801
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SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during periods for:
Interest, net of interest capitalized ................ $ 14,610 $ 16,924
Income taxes recovered ............................... $ (4,198) $ (7,080)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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LAND O'LAKES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
($ IN THOUSANDS IN TABLES)
(UNAUDITED)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of
the management of Land O'Lakes, Inc. (the "Company"), all normal recurring
adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial position and results
of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. The statements are
condensed and therefore do not include all of the information and footnotes
required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the
audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes for the year ended
December 31, 2002 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of
operations and cash flows for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of
results for a full year.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
On January 1, 2003, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal
Activities." The standard requires that a liability for a cost associated with
an exit or disposal activity be recognized and measured initially at fair value
when the liability is incurred. Under prior accounting literature, certain costs
for exit activities were recognized at the date a company committed to an exit
plan. The provisions of the standard are effective for exit or disposal
activities initiated after December 31, 2002.
2. RECEIVABLES
A summary of receivables is as follows:
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2003 2002
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Trade accounts............................. $ 246,776 $ 237,106
Notes and contracts........................ 52,739 44,565
Notes from sale of trade receivables (see
Note 3).................................... 151,193 225,144
Other...................................... 73,019 79,024
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523,727 585,839
Less allowance for doubtful accounts....... 19,387 18,255
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Total receivables, net..................... $ 504,340 $ 567,584
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A substantial portion of Land O'Lakes receivables is concentrated in the
agricultural industry. Collections of these receivables may be dependent upon
economic returns from farm crop and livestock production. The Company's credit
risks are continually reviewed, and management believes that adequate provisions
have been made for doubtful accounts.
3. RECEIVABLES PURCHASE FACILITY
In December 2001, the Company established a $100.0 million receivables
purchase facility with CoBank, ACB ("CoBank"). A wholly-owned, unconsolidated
qualifying special purpose entity ("QSPE") was established to purchase certain
receivables from the Company. CoBank has been granted an interest in the pool of
receivables owned by the QSPE. The transfers of the receivables from the Company
to the QSPE are structured as sales and, accordingly, the receivables
transferred to the QSPE are not reflected in the consolidated balance sheet.
However, the Company retains credit risk related to the repayment of the notes
receivable with the QSPE, which, in turn, is dependent upon the credit risk of
the QSPE's receivables pool. Accordingly, the Company has retained reserves for
estimated losses. The Company expects no significant gains or losses from the
facility. At March 31, 2003, $100.0 million was outstanding under this facility
and no amounts remained available. The total accounts receivable sold during the
three months ended March 31, 2003 and 2002 were $672.8 million and $654.1
million, respectively.
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4. INVENTORIES
A summary of inventories is as follows:
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2003 2002
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Raw materials................ $ 146,599 $ 141,849
Work in process.............. 35,005 33,707
Finished goods............... 314,349 270,830
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Total inventories............ $ 495,953 $ 446,386
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5. INVESTMENTS
A summary of investments is as follows:
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2003 2002
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CF Industries, Inc........................... $ 249,502 $ 249,502
Agriliance LLC............................... 88,862 91,629
MoArk LLC.................................... 55,103 44,678
Ag Processing Inc............................ 37,854 37,854
Advanced Food Products LLC................... 26,822 27,418
CoBank, ACB.................................. 22,090 22,061
Universal Cooperatives....................... 6,473 6,473
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc..................... 5,272 5,092
Melrose Dairy Proteins, LLC.................. 4,906 6,579
Other -- principally cooperatives and joint
ventures..................................... 52,497 54,306
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Total investments............................ $ 549,381 $ 545,592
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6. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
GOODWILL
The carrying amount of goodwill is as follows:
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2003 2002
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Dairy Foods..................... $ 66,668 $ 66,718
Feed............................ 156,651 156,839
Seed............................ 13,432 16,948
Swine........................... 634 647
Agronomy........................ 68,300 69,823
Other........................... 12,220 12,438
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Total goodwill.................. $ 317,905 $ 323,413
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Goodwill decreases in Dairy Foods, Feed, Swine, Agronomy and Other were
due to amortization. The goodwill decrease of $3.5 million in the Seed segment
was related to amortization and reclassifications.
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2003 2002
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Amortized other intangible assets:
Trademarks, less accumulated amortization
of $1,758 and $1,615, respectively......... $ 2,611 $ 2,725
Patents, less accumulated amortization of
$1,684 and $1,394, respectively............ 14,689 14,979
Agreements not to compete, less accumulated
amortization of $2,534 and $2,324,
respectively............................... 1,766 1,976
Other intangible assets, less accumulated
amortization of $6,578 and $7,343,
respectively.................................... 6,443 5,127
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Total amortized other intangible assets......... 25,509 24,807
Total non-amortized other intangible assets --
trademarks...................................... 76,963 76,963
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Total other intangible assets................... $ 102,472 $ 101,770
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Amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2003 and 2002
was $1.1 million and $1.3 million, respectively. The estimated amortization
expense related to other intangible assets subject to amortization for the
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next five years will approximate $3.2 million annually. The weighted-average
life of the intangible assets subject to amortization is approximately 11 years.
7. RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT CHARGES
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
For the three months ended March 31, 2003, the Dairy Food segment recorded
a restructuring charge of $1.0 million which represented severance costs for 44
employees as a result of closing an Upper Midwest whey production facility.
For the three months ended March 31, 2002, the Feed segment recorded
restructuring charges of $2.6 million which represented severance and
outplacement costs for 136 employees at the Ft. Dodge, IA office facility and
other plant facilities.
A summary of restructuring activities and resulting reserve for the three
months ended March 31, 2003 is as follows:
BALANCE BALANCE
DECEMBER 31, CHARGE TO UTILIZED MARCH 31,
2002 EXPENSE IN 2003 2003
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Termination benefits $ 8,871 $ 1,000 $ (5,231) $ 4,640
Other .............. 1,604 -- (128) 1,476
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total .............. $ 10,475 $ 1,000 $ (5,359) $ 6,116
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IMPAIRMENT CHARGES
For the three months ended March 31, 2003 and 2002, the Company recorded
impairment charges of $0.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively, in the Feed
segment for write downs of certain plant assets to their estimated fair value.
8. GAIN ON LEGAL SETTLEMENTS
During the three months ended March 31, 2003, the Company recognized gain
on legal settlements of $8.9 million. The gain represents cash received from
product suppliers against whom the Company alleged certain price-fixing claims.
9. GAIN ON SALE OF INTANGIBLE
In the three months ended March 31, 2002, the Company recorded a $4.2
million gain on the sale of a customer list pertaining to the feed phosphate
distribution business.
10. DEBT OBLIGATIONS
In the three months ended March 31, 2003, the Company made payments on
Term A loan of $35.0 million and Term B loan of $26.2 million, of which $50.0
million was a voluntary prepayment. The weighted average interest rates on
short-term borrowings and notes outstanding at March 31, 2003 and December 31,
2002 were 3.52% and 3.51%, respectively.
11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In March 2003, our consolidated joint venture, Cheese & Protein
International LLC ("CPI"), received an amendment to its capital lease contract
from its lenders. The amendment eliminated the measurement of the fixed charge
coverage ratio requirement until March 2005. In addition to paying an increased
applicable lender margin, we established a $20 million cash account to provide
additional support to the lease participants. The cash account will only be
drawn upon in the event of a CPI default and would reduce amounts otherwise due
under the lease. This support requirement will be lifted when certain financial
targets are achieved by CPI. At March 31, 2003, the obligation under capital
lease has been recognized as a long-term liability.
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12. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company operates in five segments: Dairy Foods, Animal Feed, Crop
Seed, Swine and Agronomy.
The Dairy Foods segment produces, markets and sells products such as
butter, spreads, cheese, and other dairy related products. Products are sold
under well-recognized national brand names including LAND O LAKES, the Indian
Maiden logo and Alpine Lace, as well as under regional brand names such as New
Yorker.
The Animal Feed segment is made up of a 92% ownership position in Land
O'Lakes Farmland Feed LLC ("Land O'Lakes Farmland Feed"). Land O'Lakes Farmland
Feed develops, produces, markets and distributes animal feeds such as ingredient
feed, formula feed, milk replacers, vitamins and additives.
The Crop Seed segment is a supplier and distributor of crop seed products
in the United States. A variety of crop seed is sold, including alfalfa,
soybeans, corn and forage and turf grasses.
The Swine segment has three programs: farrow-to-finish, swine aligned and
cost-plus. The farrow-to-finish program produces and sells market hogs. The
swine aligned program raises feeder pigs which are sold to local member
cooperatives. The cost-plus program provides minimum hog price guarantees to
producers in exchange for swine feed sales and profit participation.
The Agronomy segment consists primarily of the Company's 50% ownership in
Agriliance LLC ("Agriliance"), which is accounted for under the equity method.
Agriliance markets and sells two primary product lines: crop protection
(including herbicides and pesticides) and crop nutrients (including fertilizers
and micronutrients).
The Company allocates corporate administration expense to all of its
business segments, both directly and indirectly. Corporate staff functions that
are able to determine actual services provided to each segment allocate expense
on a direct and predetermined basis. All other corporate staff functions
allocate expense indirectly based on each segment's percent of total invested
capital. A majority of corporate administration expense is allocated directly.
DAIRY FOODS FEED SEED SWINE AGRONOMY OTHER CONSOLIDATED
----------- --------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------------
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH
31, 2003
Net sales .................... $ 635,944 $ 602,466 $191,895 $ 21,165 $ -- $ 2,982 $ 1,454,452
Cost of sales ................ 608,106 529,929 166,834 22,236 -- 1,798 1,328,903
Selling, general and
administration ............. 39,462 59,969 13,393 1,362 3,326 2,457 119,969
Restructuring and impairment
charges .................... 1,000 92 -- -- -- -- 1,092
Interest expense, net ........ 6,322 5,789 1,046 1,273 2,332 623 17,385
Gain on legal settlements .... -- (8,889) -- -- -- -- (8,889)
Gain on sale of investment ... -- (500) -- -- -- -- (500)
Equity in loss (earnings) of
affiliated companies ....... 630 (556) -- 365 3,147 (2,603) 983
Minority interest in earnings
of subsidiaries ............ -- 1,489 -- -- -- -- 1,489
----------- --------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------------
(Loss) earnings before income
taxes ...................... $ (19,576) $ 15,143 $ 10,622 $ (4,071) $ (8,805) $ 707 $ (5,980)
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FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH
31, 2002
Net sales .................... $ 731,128 $ 618,563 $155,703 $ 23,880 $ -- $ 2,959 $ 1,532,233
Cost of sales ................ 686,063 544,496 130,568 21,517 -- 1,614 1,384,258
Selling, general and
administration ............. 44,541 62,317 12,977 1,661 3,547 2,478 127,521
Restructuring and impairment
charges .................... -- 3,435 -- -- -- -- 3,435
Interest expense, net ........ 4,358 8,029 973 1,385 2,087 715 17,547
Gain on sale of intangible ... -- (4,184) -- -- -- -- (4,184)
Equity in loss (earnings) of
affiliated companies ....... 530 (458) 96 (161) 9,806 48 9,861
Minority interest in (loss)
earnings of subsidiaries ... (537) 1,399 -- -- -- 72 934
----------- --------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------------
(Loss) earnings before income
taxes ...................... $ (3,827) $ 3,529 $ 11,089 $ (522) $(15,440) $(1,968) $ (7,139)
=========== ========= ======== ======== ======== ======= ============
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13. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On April 1, 2003, a dairy foods customer, Fleming Companies, Inc. and its
operating subsidiaries, filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under
Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. We believe that we have adequate
reserves for doubtful accounts to cover losses, if any, arising from Fleming's
inability to pay amounts due to us.
14. CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Company has entered into financing arrangements which are guaranteed
by the Company and certain of its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries
(the "Guarantor Subsidiaries"). Such guarantees are full, unconditional and
joint and several.
The following supplemental financial information sets forth, on an
unconsolidated basis, balance sheet, statement of operations and cash flow
information for the Company, Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Company's other
subsidiaries (the "Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries"). The supplemental financial
information reflects the investments of the Company in the Guarantor and
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries using the equity method of accounting.
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LAND O'LAKES, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
MARCH 31, 2003
LAND WHOLLY- MAJORITY-
O'LAKES, INC. OWNED OWNED
PARENT CONSOLIDATED CONSOLIDATED NON-GUARANTOR
COMPANY GUARANTORS GUARANTORS SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
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(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and short-term
investments ................ $ 24,538 $ 3,863 $ (371) $ 6,182 $ -- $ 34,212
Receivables, net .............. 465,364 72,827 138,496 48,007 (220,355) 504,340
Inventories ................... 311,679 55,797 119,179 9,297 -- 495,953
Prepaid expenses .............. 85,141 1,239 10,560 275 -- 97,215
Other current assets .......... 9,819 835 -- 3,034 -- 13,689
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Total current assets ..... 896,542 134,562 267,864 66,796 (220,355) 1,145,409
Investments ..................... 1,115,381 223 18,790 1,951 (586,963) 549,381
Property, plant and equipment,
net ........................... 269,002 15,018 242,693 49,992 -- 576,705
Property under capital lease .... -- -- -- 103,511 -- 103,511
Goodwill, net ................... 190,711 4,824 122,154 216 -- 317,905
Other intangibles ............... 4,512 677 96,946 337 -- 102,472
Other assets .................... 154,038 3,714 27,018 45,125 (18,915) 210,980
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
Total assets ............. $ 2,630,186 $ 159,017 $ 775,465 $ 267,928 $ (826,233) $ 3,006,363
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITIES
Current liabilities:
Notes and short-term
obligations ................ $ 2,640 $ 2,845 $ (508) $ 79,589 $ (38,741) $ 45,825
Current portion of long-term
debt ....................... 81,918 68,429 -- 47 (68,429) 81,965
Current portion of obligation
under capital lease ........ -- -- -- 8,867 -- 8,867
Accounts payable .............. 464,782 58,000 97,509 11,923 (122,434) 509,781
Accrued expenses .............. 157,723 1,632 39,097 3,640 -- 202,092
Patronage refunds and other
member equities payable ..... 7,128 -- -- -- -- 7,128
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Total current liabilities 714,190 130,907 136,098 104,067 (229,604) 855,658
Long-term debt .................. 972,366 10,178 -- 15,993 (9,666) 988,872
Obligation under capital lease .. -- -- -- 97,005 -- 97,005
Employee benefits and other
liabilities ................... 77,172 1,168 26,382 1,810 -- 106,532
Minority interests .............. 50,711 -- 2,564 4,387 -- 57,662
Equities:
Capital stock ................. 2,169 1,084 508,035 68,045 (577,164) 2,169
Member equities ............... 863,546 -- -- -- -- 863,546
Retained earnings ............. (49,969) 15,680 102,386 (23,379) (9,799) 34,919
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Total equities ........... 815,746 16,764 610,421 44,665 (586,963) 900,634
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
Commitments and contingencies
Total liabilities and
equities ...................... $ 2,630,186 $ 159,017 $ 775,465 $ 267,928 $ (826,233) $ 3,006,363
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LAND O'LAKES, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2003
LAND WHOLLY- MAJORITY-
O'LAKES, OWNED OWNED
INC. PARENT CONSOLIDATED CONSOLIDATED NON-GUARANTOR
COMPANY GUARANTORS GUARANTORS SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
(UNAUDITED)
Net sales ......................... $ 777,440 $ 54,938 $ 589,485 $ 32,629 $ 1,454,452
Cost of sales ..................... 715,571 50,842 518,674 33,816 1,328,903
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
Gross profit ...................... 51,829 4,096 70,811 (1,187) 125,549
Selling, general and administration 54,447 3,161 57,745 4,616 119,969
Restructuring and impairment
charges ......................... 1,000 -- 92 -- 1,092
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
(Loss) earnings from operations ... (3,618) 935 12,974 (5,803) 4,488
Interest expense (income), net .... 18,171 667 (1,127) (326) 17,385
Gain on legal settlements ......... (8,021) -- (868) -- (8,889)
Gain on sale of investment ........ -- -- (500) -- (500)
Equity in loss (earnings) of
affiliated companies .............. 1,530 -- (547) -- 983
Minority interest in earnings
(loss) of subsidiaries .......... 1,309 -- (4) 184 1,489
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
(Loss) earnings before income taxes (16,607) 268 16,020 (5,661) (5,980)
Income tax (benefit) expense ...... (3,758) 282 162 (2,295) (5,609)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
Net (loss) earnings ............... $ (12,849) $ (14) $ 15,858 $ (3,366) $ (371)
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LAND O'LAKES, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2003
LAND WHOLLY- MAJORITY-
O'LAKES, OWNED OWNED
INC. PARENT CONSOLIDATED CONSOLIDATED NON-GUARANTOR
COMPANY GUARANTORS GUARANTORS SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
(UNAUDITED)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES:
Net (loss) earnings .................... $ (12,849) $ (14) $ 15,858 $ (3,366) $ -- $ (371)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss)
earnings to net cash provided (used) by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization ......... 15,670 574 9,870 528 -- 26,642
Amortization of deferred financing
charges .............................. 913 -- -- -- -- 913
Bad debt expense ...................... 191 -- 500 -- -- 691
Proceeds from patronage revolvement
received ............................. 10 -- -- -- -- 10
Non-cash patronage income ............. (209) -- -- -- -- (209)
Receivable from legal settlement ...... 90,707 -- 6,000 -- -- 96,707
(Increase) decrease in other assets ... (8,037) 7,356 (564) (2,024) 4,978 1,709
Increase (decrease) in other
liabilities .......................... 3,516 (165) (1,072) (183) -- 2,096
Restructuring and impairment charges .. 1,000 -- 92 -- -- 1,092
Equity in loss (earnings) of affiliated
companies ............................ 1,530 -- (547) -- -- 983
Minority interest ..................... 1,309 -- (4) 184 -- 1,489
Other ................................. (741) -- (425) (63) -- (1,229)
Changes in current assets and
liabilities, net of acquisitions and
divestitures:
Receivables ........................... (38,951) 2,791 64,730 (2,685) 36,668 62,553
Inventories ........................... (57,164) 18,600 (8,896) (317) -- (47,777)
Other current assets .................. 91,165 3,102 (1,942) (21) -- 92,304
Accounts payable ...................... (13,459) (34,279) (22,585) (5,954) (115,924) (192,201)
Accrued expenses ...................... (1,199) (12) (9,663) (888) 5,225 (6,537)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Net cash provided (used) by operating
activities ............................ 73,402 (2,047) 51,352 (14,789) (69,053) 38,865
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING
ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property, plant and
equipment ............................. (12,509) (122) (3,370) (119) -- (16,120)
Payments for investments ............... (13,797) -- -- (348) 5,345 (8,800)
Proceeds from sale of investments ...... -- -- 3,000 -- -- 3,000
Proceeds from sale of property, plant
and equipment ......................... 1,562 -- -- -- -- 1,562
Dividends from investments in affiliated
companies ............................. 1,737 -- -- -- -- 1,737
Other .................................. 41 -- 2,540 -- -- 2,581
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Net cash (used) provided by investing
activities ............................. (22,966) (122) 2,170 (467) 5,345 (16,040)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING
ACTIVITIES:
(Decrease) increase in short-term debt . (7,460) 3,494 (604) 13,452 15,886 24,768
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 424 -- -- 1 -- 425
Payments on principal of long-term debt (61,916) (18) (52,593) (632) 53,225 (61,934)
Payments on principal of capital lease
obligation ............................ -- -- -- (2,217) -- (2,217)
Payments for redemption of member
equities .............................. (15,331) -- -- -- -- (15,331)
Other .................................. 51 (28) 765 5,964 (5,403) 1,349
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Net cash (used) provided by financing
activities ............................ (84,232) 3,448 (52,432) 16,568 63,708 (52,940)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Net (decrease) increase in cash ........ (33,796) 1,279 1,090 1,312 -- (30,115)
Cash and short-term investments at
beginning of period .................... 58,334 2,584 (1,461) 4,870 -- 64,327
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Cash and short-term investments at end of
period ................................. $ 24,538 $ 3,863 $ (371) $ 6,182 $ -- $ 34,212
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LAND O'LAKES, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2002
LAND WHOLLY- MAJORITY-
O'LAKES, INC. OWNED OWNED
PARENT CONSOLIDATED CONSOLIDATED NON-GUARANTOR
COMPANY GUARANTORS GUARANTORS SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and short-term
investments ................. $ 58,334 $ 2,584 $ (1,461) $ 4,870 $ -- $ 64,327
Receivables, net ............... 472,165 30,057 150,447 45,377 (130,462) 567,584
Receivable from legal settlement 90,707 -- 6,000 -- -- 96,707
Inventories .................... 254,517 74,397 108,493 8,979 -- 446,386
Prepaid expenses ............... 176,541 4,840 7,625 240 -- 189,246
Other current assets ........... 12,868 337 -- 673 -- 13,878
------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Total current assets ...... 1,065,132 112,215 271,104 60,139 (130,462) 1,378,128
Investments ...................... 1,102,835 1,102 20,777 2,496 (581,618) 545,592
Property, plant and equipment,
net ............................ 260,078 23,131 246,402 50,249 -- 579,860
Property under capital lease ..... -- -- -- 105,736 -- 105,736
Goodwill, net .................... 187,755 13,172 121,673 813 -- 323,413
Other intangibles ................ 4,243 723 96,455 349 -- 101,770
Other assets ..................... 150,909 2,738 27,064 45,049 (13,937) 211,823
------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Total assets .............. $ 2,770,952 $ 153,081 $ 783,475 $ 264,831 $ (726,017) $ 3,246,322
============= ============ ============ ============= ============ ============
LIABILITIES AND EQUITIES
Current liabilities:
Notes and short-term
obligations ................. $ 27,040 $ 2,818 $ 59 $ 66,174 $ (58,262) $ 37,829
Current portion of long-term
debt ........................ 104,347 64,963 -- 47 (64,794) 104,563
Obligation under capital lease . -- -- -- 108,279 -- 108,279
Accounts payable ............... 503,851 68,329 117,563 18,553 (6,510) 701,786
Accrued expenses ............... 158,323 1,644 45,361 4,526 (5,225) 204,629
Patronage refunds and other
member equities payable ...... 12,388 -- -- -- -- 12,388
------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Total current liabilities . 805,949 137,754 162,983 197,579 (134,791) 1,169,474
Long-term debt ................... 988,696 10,197 -- 18,023 (9,608) 1,007,308
Employee benefits and other
liabilities .................... 75,588 1,333 26,071 1,348 -- 104,340
Minority interests ............... 49,402 -- -- 4,285 -- 53,687
Equities:
Capital stock .................. 2,190 1,084 507,956 61,123 (570,163) 2,190
Member equities ................ 873,659 -- -- -- -- 873,659
Retained earnings .............. (24,532) 2,713 86,465 (17,527) (11,455) 35,664
------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Total equities ............ 851,317 3,797 594,421 43,596 (581,618) 911,513
------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Commitments and contingencies
Total liabilities and
equities ....................... $ 2,770,952 $ 153,081 $ 783,475 $ 264,831 $ (726,017) $ 3,246,322
============= ============ ============ ============= ============ ============
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LAND O'LAKES, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2002
LAND WHOLLY- MAJORITY-
O'LAKES, OWNED OWNED
INC. PARENT CONSOLIDATED CONSOLIDATED NON-GUARANTOR
COMPANY GUARANTORS GUARANTORS SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
(UNAUDITED)
Net sales ......................... $ 856,762 $ 49,966 $ 597,990 $ 27,515 $ 1,532,233
Cost of sales ..................... 789,040 43,843 526,175 25,200 1,384,258
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
Gross profit ...................... 67,722 6,123 71,815 2,315 147,975
Selling, general and administration 58,332 6,122 58,832 4,235 127,521
Restructuring and impairment
charges ......................... -- -- 3,435 -- 3,435
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
Earnings (loss) from operations ... 9,390 1 9,548 (1,920) 17,019
Interest expense (income), net .... 17,411 993 (793) (64) 17,547
Gain on sale of intangible ........ -- -- (4,184) -- (4,184)
Equity in loss (earnings) of
affiliated companies .............. 10,064 -- (203) -- 9,861
Minority interest in earnings
(loss) of subsidiaries .......... 1,170 -- 186 (422) 934
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
(Loss) earnings before income taxes (19,255) (992) 14,542 (1,434) (7,139)
Income tax (benefit) expense ...... (6,453) 232 (402) 460 (6,163)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
Net (loss) earnings ............... $ (12,802) $ (1,224) $ 14,944 $ (1,894) $ (976)
=========== ============ ============ ============= ============
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LAND O'LAKES, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2002
LAND WHOLLY- MAJORITY-
O'LAKES, OWNED OWNED
INC. PARENT CONSOLIDATED CONSOLIDATED NON-GUARANTOR
COMPANY GUARANTORS GUARANTORS SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
(UNAUDITED)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES:
Net (loss) earnings ..................... $ (12,802) $ (1,224) $ 14,944 $ (1,894) $ -- $ (976)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss)
earnings to net cash (used) provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization ......... 13,364 1,060 11,784 605 -- 26,813
Amortization of deferred financing
charge ............................... 691 -- -- -- -- 691
Bad debt expense ...................... 208 -- -- 45 -- 253
Proceeds from patronage revolvement
received ............................ 127 -- -- -- -- 127
Non-cash patronage income ............. (923) -- -- -- -- (923)
Decrease (increase) in other assets ... 3,869 420 (6,124) 984 27 (824)
Increase (decrease) in other
liabilities .......................... 732 (882) (1,063) 5 -- (1,208)
Restructuring and impairment charges .. -- -- 3,435 -- -- 3,435
Equity in loss (earnings) of
affiliated companies ................ 10,064 -- (203) -- -- 9,861
Minority interest ..................... 1,170 -- 186 (422) -- 934
Other ................................. (6,989) -- 1,992 54 -- (4,943)
Changes in current assets and
liabilities, net of acquisitions and
divestitures:
Receivables ........................... 11,446 (8,163) 39,324 (4,221) (16,131) 22,255
Inventories ........................... (44,447) (1,228) 860 1,935 -- (42,880)
Other current assets .................. 72,167 6,038 (316) 98 -- 77,987
Accounts payable ...................... (154,787) (8,174) (9,755) 330 (3) (172,389)
Accrued expenses ...................... (16,994) (774) (4,726) 297 -- (22,197)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Net cash (used) provided by
operating activities .................. (123,104) (12,927) 50,338 (2,184) (16,107) (103,984)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING
ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property, plant and
equipment .............................. (13,298) (312) (2,928) (1,136) -- (17,674)
Payments for investments ................ (3,475) -- -- (144) 24 (3,595)
Proceeds from sale of investments ....... 20,327 -- 682 -- -- 21,009
Proceeds from sale of property, plant
and equipment ......................... 6,527 -- 95 -- -- 6,622
Dividends from investments in affiliated
companies ............................. 3,084 -- -- -- -- 3,084
Other ................................... 37 -- -- -- -- 37
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Net cash provided (used) by investing
activities ............................ 13,202 (312) (2,151) (1,280) 24 9,483
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING
ACTIVITIES:
Increase (decrease) in short-term debt .. 37,518 12,919 (32,556) 3,928 16,068 37,877
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 1,121 -- 508 20 39 1,688
Payments on principal of long-term debt . (40,111) (122) (189) (1,312) -- (41,734)
Payments for redemption of member
equities .............................. (20,060) -- -- -- -- (20,060)
Other ................................... 19,469 1,624 (21,091) 384 (24) 362
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Net cash (used) provided by financing
activities ............................ (2,063) 14,421 (53,328) 3,020 16,083 (21,867)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Net (decrease) increase in cash ......... (111,965) 1,182 (5,141) (444) -- (116,368)
Cash and short-term investments at
beginning of period ..................... 111,054 9,090 (1,027) 11,052 -- 130,169
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Cash and short-term investments at end of
period .................................. $ (911) $ 10,272 $ (6,168) $ 10,608 $ -- $ 13,801
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LAND O'LAKES FARMLAND FEED LLC
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2003 2002
---- ----
($ IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and short-term investments ......... $ -- $ 356
Receivables, net ........................ 61,929 127,382
Receivable from legal settlement ........ -- 6,000
Inventories ............................. 123,557 113,078
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 10,806 7,835
Note receivable - Land O'Lakes, Inc. .... 82,718 29,493
------------ ------------
Total current assets ............ 279,010 284,144
Investments ............................... 20,093 22,973
Property, plant and equipment, net ........ 248,097 251,739
Goodwill, net ............................. 122,370 122,486
Other intangibles ......................... 97,283 96,804
Other assets .............................. 28,845 28,762
------------ ------------
Total assets .................... $ 795,698 $ 806,908
============ ============
LIABILITIES AND EQUITIES
Current liabilities:
Notes and short-term obligations ........ $ 1,989 $ 2,400
Accounts payable ........................ 100,281 121,219
Accrued expenses ........................ 40,664 48,134
------------ ------------
Total current liabilities ....... 142,934 171,753
Employee benefits and other liabilities ... 28,192 29,447
Minority interests ........................ 5,626 2,960
Equities:
Contributed capital ..................... 515,376 515,376
Retained earnings ....................... 103,570 87,372
------------ ------------
Total equities .................. 618,946 602,748
------------ ------------
Commitments and contingencies
Total liabilities and equities ............ $ 795,698 $ 806,908
============ ============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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LAND O'LAKES FARMLAND FEED LLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
2003 2002
---- ----
($ IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
Net sales ................................... $ 601,100 $ 611,460
Cost of sales ............................... 528,846 538,632
------------ ------------
Gross profit ................................ 72,254 72,828
Selling, general and administration ......... 58,644 59,675
Restructuring and impairment charges ........ 92 3,435
------------ ------------
Earnings from operations .................... 13,518 9,718
Interest income, net ........................ (1,107) (726)
Gain on legal settlements ................... (868) --
Gain on sale of intangible .................. -- (4,184)
Gain on sale of investment .................. (500) --
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies .. (547) (203)
Minority interest in earnings of subsidiaries 180 210
------------ ------------
Earnings before income taxes ................ 16,360 14,621
Income tax expense .......................... 162 128
------------ ------------
Net earnings ................................ $ 16,198 $ 14,493
============ ============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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LAND O'LAKES FARMLAND FEED LLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
2003 2002
---- ----
($ IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings ....................................................... $ 16,198 $ 14,493
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization ................................... 10,011 11,932
Bad debt expense ................................................ 500 75
Receivable from legal settlement ................................ 6,000 --
Increase in other assets ........................................ (83) (4,217)
Decrease in other liabilities ................................... (1,255) (1,308)
Restructuring and impairment charges ............................ 92 3,435
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies ...................... (547) (203)
Minority interest ............................................... 180 210
Gain on sale of investments ..................................... (500) --
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and
divestitures:
Receivables ..................................................... 64,953 32,131
Inventories ..................................................... (8,689) 2,577
Other current assets ............................................ (1,962) (409)
Accounts payable ................................................ (22,863) (8,001)
Accrued expenses ................................................ (10,869) (9,515)
------------ ------------
Net cash provided by operating activities .......................... 51,166 41,200
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property, plant and equipment ......................... (3,426) (2,493)
Proceeds from sale of investments .................................. 3,000 641
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment ................ -- 4,535
Other .............................................................. 2,540 --
------------ ------------
Net cash provided by investing activities ........................ 2,114 2,683
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Decrease in short-term debt ........................................ (411) (1,000)
Proceeds from note receivable from Land O'Lakes, Inc. .............. 118,075 98,348
Payments on note payable to Land O'Lakes, Inc. ..................... (171,300) (144,250)
------------ ------------
Net cash used by financing activities .............................. (53,636) (46,902)
------------ ------------
Net decrease in cash and short-term investments .................... (356) (3,019)
Cash and short-term investments at beginning of period ............... 356 3,019
------------ ------------
Cash and short-term investments at end of period ..................... $ -- $ --
============ ============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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LAND O'LAKES FARMLAND FEED LLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
($ IN THOUSANDS IN TABLES)
(UNAUDITED)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of
the management of Land O'Lakes Farmland Feed LLC (the "Company"), all normal
recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial position
and results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. The statements
are condensed, therefore do not include all of the information and footnotes
required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the
audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes for the year ended
December 31, 2002 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of
operations and cash flows for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of
results for a full year.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
On January 1, 2003, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal
Activities." The standard requires that a liability for a cost associated with
an exit or disposal activity be recognized and measured initially at fair value
when the liability is incurred. Under prior accounting literature, certain costs
for exit activities were recognized at the date a company committed to an exit
plan. The provisions of the standard are effective for exit or disposal
activities initiated after December 31, 2002.
2. RECEIVABLES
A summary of receivables is as follows:
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2003 2002
------------ ------------
Trade accounts .......................... $ 23,804 $ 22,458
Notes and contracts ..................... 13,251 23,494
Notes from sale of trade receivables (see
Note 3)................................ 22,719 83,158
Other ................................... 13,303 8,871
------------ ------------
73,077 137,981
Less allowance for doubtful accounts .... 11,148 10,599
------------ ------------
Total receivables, net .................. $ 61,929 $ 127,382
============ ============
3. RECEIVABLES PURCHASE FACILITY
In December 2001, the Company along with Land O'Lakes, Inc. established a
$100.0 million receivables purchase facility with CoBank, ACB ("CoBank"). A
wholly-owned unconsolidated qualifying special purpose entity, Land O'Lakes
Farmland Feed SPV, LLC, ("QSPE"), was established to purchase certain
receivables from the Company along with Land O'Lakes, Inc. CoBank has been
granted an interest in the receivables owned by the QSPE. The transfers of the
receivables from the Company to the QSPE are structured as sales and,
accordingly, the receivables transferred to the QSPE are not reflected in the
Company's consolidated balance sheet. However, the Company retains the credit
risk related to the repayment of the notes receivable with the QSPE, which in
turn is dependent upon the credit risk of the QSPE's receivables. Accordingly,
the Company has retained reserves for estimated losses. The Company expects no
significant gains or losses from the sale of the receivables. At March 31, 2003,
$100.0 million was outstanding under this facility and no amounts remained
available. The total accounts receivable sold during the three months ended
March 31, 2003 and 2002 were $552.1 million and $579.7 million, respectively.
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4. INVENTORIES
A summary of inventories is as follows:
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2003 2002
------------ ------------
Raw materials ..................... $ 88,173 $ 83,187
Finished goods .................... 35,384 29,891
------------ ------------
Total inventories ................. $ 123,557 $ 113,078
============ ============
5. INVESTMENTS
The Company's investments are as follows:
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2003 2002
------------ ------------
New Feeds, LLC .................... $ 3,113 $ 3,033
Agland Farmland Feed, LLC ......... 2,462 2,585
Pro-Pet, LLC ...................... 2,448 2,326
Northern Country Feeds, LLC ....... 1,717 1,704
LOLFF SPV, LLC .................... 1,000 1,000
CalvaAlto Liquid, LLC ............. 1,302 1,302
Strauss Feeds, LLC ................ 1,142 1,041
Nutrikowi, LLC .................... 876 876
Dakotaland Feeds, LLC ............. 827 744
Harmony Farms, LLC ................ -- 2,435
Other ............................. 5,206 5,927
------------ ------------
Total investments ................. $ 20,093 $ 22,973
============ ============
6. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
GOODWILL
The change in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three months ended March
31, 2003, is as follows.
Balance as of January 1, 2003 .. $ 122,486
Amortization expense ......... (116)
---------
Balance as of March 31, 2003 ... $ 122,370
=========
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2003 2002
------------ ------------
Amortized other intangible assets
Trademarks, less accumulated amortization of $284 and $262, respectively ... $ 598 $ 621
Patents, less accumulated amortization of $1,684 and $1,395, respectively .. 14,689 14,978
Agreements not to compete, less accumulated amortization of $676 and $626,
respectively ............................................................ 725 775
Other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $5,622 and $6,463,
respectively ............................................................ 4,308 3,467
------------ ------------
Total amortized other intangible assets ...................................... 20,320 19,841
Total non-amortized other intangible assets-trademarks ....................... 76,963 76,963
------------ ------------
Total other intangible assets ................................................ $ 97,283 $ 96,804
============ ============
Amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2003 and 2002
was $0.6 million and $0.6 million, respectively. The estimated amortization
expense related to other intangible assets subject to amortization for the next
five years will approximate $2.2 million annually. The weighted-average life of
the intangible assets subject to amortization is approximately 13 years.
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7. RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT CHARGES
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
The Company recorded restructuring charges of $2.6 million representing
severance and outplacement costs for 136 employees at the Ft. Dodge office and
other plant facilities for the three months ended March 31, 2002.
A summary of the restructuring reserve for the three months ended March
31, 2003 is as follows:
BALANCE BALANCE
DECEMBER 31, CHARGE TO UTILIZED MARCH 31,
2002 EXPENSE IN 2003 2003
---- ------- -------- ----
Termination benefits.......... $ 6,396 $ -- $ (4,094) $ 2,302
=========== =========== ========= ===========
IMPAIRMENT CHARGES
For the three months ended March 31, 2003 and 2002, the Company recorded
impairment charges of $0.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively, for write
downs of certain plant assets to their estimated fair value.
8. GAIN ON LEGAL SETTLEMENTS
During the three months ended March 31, 2003, the Company recognized gain
on legal settlements of $0.9 million. The gain represents cash received from
product suppliers against whom the Company alleged certain price-fixing claims.
9. GAIN ON SALE OF INTANGIBLE
In the three months ended March 31, 2002, the Company recorded a $4.2
million gain on the sale of a customer list pertaining to the feed phosphate
distribution business.
10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
GUARANTEES OF PARENT DEBT
In November 2001, Land O'Lakes, which owns 92% of the Company, issued $350
million of senior notes, due 2011. These notes are guaranteed by certain
domestic, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Land O'Lakes, including the Company, and
by each domestic wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
This guarantee is a general unsecured obligation, ranks equally in right
of payment with all existing and future senior indebtedness of Land O'Lakes, is
senior in right of payment to all existing and future subordinated obligations
of Land O'Lakes, and is effectively subordinated to any secured indebtedness of
Land O'Lakes and its subsidiaries, including the Company, to the extent of the
value of the assets securing such indebtedness. The maximum potential amount of
future payments that the Company would be required to make is $350 million as of
March 31, 2003. Currently, the Company does not record a liability regarding the
guarantee. The Company has no recourse provision that would enable it to recover
amounts paid under the guarantee from Land O'Lakes or any other parties.
The notes are not guaranteed by certain majority-owned subsidiaries of the
Company (the "Non-Guarantors"). Summarized financial information of the
Non-Guarantors, which is consolidated in the financial statements of the
Company, as of and for the periods indicated, are as follows:
THREE
MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2003 2002
---- ----
Total assets..... $ 23,097 $ 23,433
Net sales........ 11,615 53,669
Net earnings..... 179 626
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In November 2001, Land O'Lakes entered into new term facilities consisting
of a $325 million five-year Term Loan A facility and a $250 million seven-year
Term Loan B facility. These facilities are unconditionally guaranteed by certain
domestic, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Land O'Lakes, including the Company, and
by each domestic wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The maximum potential
payment related to this guarantee is $459 million as of March 31, 2003. The
Company does not currently record a liability related to the guarantee of the
Term Loans, and the Company has no recourse provisions that would enable it to
recover from Land O'Lakes or any other parties.
GUARANTEES OF PRODUCER LOANS
The Company guarantees certain loans to large producers financed by LOL
Finance Co. The loans totaled $13.8 million and $15.2 million at March 31, 2003
and December 31, 2002, respectively. Reserves for these guarantees of $0.7
million at both March 31, 2003 and December 31, 2002, are included in the
allowance for doubtful accounts. The maximum amount guaranteed by the Company is
$7.0 million with the remaining balance guaranteed by Land O'Lakes. There were
no write-offs related to producer loans for the three months ended March 31,
2003. The Company does not currently record a liability related to the guarantee
of the producer loans. The Company would have recourse against the producer to
partially off-set the liability.
The Company also guarantees certain loans to producers and dealers
financed by third party lenders. The loans totaled $2.4 million and $2.4 million
at March 31, 2003 and December 31, 2002, respectively. Reserves for these
guarantees of $0.5 million and $0.5 million at March 31, 2003 and December 31,
2002, respectively, are included in the consolidated balance sheet. There were
no write-offs related to these loans in the three months ended March 31, 2003.
The maximum potential payment related to these guarantees is $1.0 million. The
Company does not currently record a liability related to the guarantees of these
producer and dealer loans financed by third party lenders. The Company has no
recourse against the producer or dealer to partially off-set the potential
liability.
11. CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Land O'Lakes has issued $350 million in senior notes which are guaranteed
by certain domestic wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries of
Land O'Lakes, including the Company and the Company's domestic wholly-owned
subsidiaries (the "Guarantor Subsidiaries"). Such guarantees are full,
unconditional and joint and several. The Company's majority-owned subsidiaries
are excluded from the guarantee ("Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries").
The following supplemental financial information sets forth, on an
unconsolidated basis, balance sheet, statement of operations and cash flow
information for the Company, Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Company's
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries. The supplemental financial information reflects the
investments of the Company in the Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries using
the equity method of accounting.
During the first quarter of 2003, Nestle Purina PetCare Company consented
to the transfer of the trademark license from Purina Mills, LLC, a wholly-owned
limited liability company, to the Company. The Purina Mills, LLC financial
information has been combined with Land O'Lakes Farmland Feed LLC in the
following supplemental financial information.
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LAND O'LAKES FARMLAND FEED LLC
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
MARCH 31, 2003
LAND
O'LAKES
FARMLAND WHOLLY-OWNED NON-
FEED LLC CONSOLIDATED GUARANTOR
PARENT GUARANTORS SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and short-term investments $ (6,318) $ 5,944 $ 374 $ -- $ --
Receivables, net ............... 61,942 37,878 9,012 (46,903) 61,929
Inventories .................... 101,610 17,569 4,378 -- 123,557
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets ............... 10,240 319 247 -- 10,806
Note receivable - Land
O'Lakes, Inc ................. 82,718 -- -- -- 82,718
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total current assets ... 250,192 61,710 14,011 (46,903) 279,010
Investments ...................... 52,545 2,361 1,303 (36,116) 20,093
Property, plant and equipment,
net ........................... 234,254 8,439 5,404 -- 248,097
Goodwill, net .................... 118,498 3,656 216 -- 122,370
Other intangibles ................ 95,945 1,001 337 -- 97,283
Other assets ..................... 28,220 1,499 1,826 (2,700) 28,845
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total assets ........... $ 779,654 $ 78,666 $ 23,097 $ (85,719) $ 795,698
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Notes and short-term obligations $ 92 $ -- $ 1,897 $ -- $ 1,989
Accounts payable ............... 105,349 36,524 5,311 (46,903) 100,281
Accrued expenses ............... 37,621 1,556 1,487 -- 40,664
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total current liabilities 143,062 38,080 8,695 (46,903) 142,934
Employee benefits and other
liabilities .................... 27,168 1,016 2,708 (2,700) 28,192
Minority interests ............... 2,539 -- 3,087 -- 5,626
Equities:
Contributed capital ............ 515,376 28,695 7,421 (36,116) 515,376
Retained earnings .............. 91,509 10,875 1,186 -- 103,570
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total equities ......... 606,885 39,570 8,607 (36,116) 618,946
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Commitments and contingencies
Total liabilities and equities ... $ 779,654 $ 78,666 $ 23,097 $ (85,719) $ 795,698
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LAND O'LAKES FARMLAND FEED LLC
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2003
LAND
O'LAKES
FARMLAND WHOLLY-OWNED NON-
FEED LLC CONSOLIDATED GUARANTOR
PARENT GUARANTORS SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(UNAUDITED)
Net sales ....................... $ 543,183 $ 46,302 $ 11,615 $ 601,100
Cost of sales ................... 477,224 41,450 10,172 528,846
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Gross profit .................... 65,959 4,852 1,443 72,254
Selling, general and
administration ................ 55,065 1,680 899 58,644
Restructuring and impairment
charges ....................... 92 -- -- 92
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Earnings from operations ........ 9,802 3,172 544 13,518
Interest (income) expense, net .. (1,263) 136 20 (1,107)
Gain on legal settlements ....... (868) -- -- (868)
Gain on sale of investment ...... (500) -- -- (500)
Equity in (earnings) loss
of affiliated companies ....... (617) 70 -- (547)
Minority interest in (loss)
earnings of subsidiaries ...... (3) -- 183 180
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Earnings before income taxes .... 13,053 2,966 341 16,360
Income tax expense .............. -- -- 162 162
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net earnings .................... $ 13,053 $ 2,966 $ 179 $ 16,198
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LAND O'LAKES FARMLAND FEED LLC
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2003
LAND
O'LAKES
FARMLAND WHOLLY-OWNED NON-
FEED LLC CONSOLIDATED GUARANTOR
PARENT GUARANTORS SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(UNAUDITED)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings ................................... $ 13,053 $ 2,966 $ 179 $ -- $ 16,198
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings
to net cash provided (used) by operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization ................ 9,557 292 162 -- 10,011
Bad debt expense ............................. 500 -- -- -- 500
Receivable from legal settlement ............. 6,000 -- -- -- 6,000
Decrease (increase) in other assets .......... 73,126 139 481 (73,829) (83)
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities ..... (128,722) (461) (209) 128,137 (1,255)
Restructuring and impairment charges ......... 92 -- -- -- 92
Equity in (earnings) losses of affiliated
companies .................................. (617) 70 -- -- (547)
Minority interest ............................ (3) -- 183 -- 180
Gain on sale of investment ................... (500) -- -- -- (500)
Changes in current assets and liabilities,
net of acquisitions and divestitures:
Receivables .................................. 18,753 (736) (2,655) 49,591 64,953
Inventories .................................. (8,827) (68) 206 -- (8,689)
Other current assets ......................... (1,945) 3 (20) -- (1,962)
Accounts payable ............................. 81,506 (3,535) 724 (101,558) (22,863)
Accrued expenses ............................. (7,571) (2,012) (1,286) -- (10,869)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided (used) by operating
activities ................................... 54,402 (3,342) (2,235) 2,341 51,166
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property, plant and equipment ..... (3,092) (105) (229) -- (3,426)
Proceeds from sale of investments .............. 3,000 -- -- -- 3,000
Other .......................................... 2,540 -- -- -- 2,540
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided (used) by investing
activities ................................... 2,448 (105) (229) -- 2,114
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
(Decrease) increase in short-term debt ......... (2,252) 2,015 2,167 (2,341) (411)
Proceeds from note receivable from Land
O'Lakes, Inc. ................................ 118,075 -- -- -- 118,075
Payments on note payable to Land O'Lakes,
Inc. ......................................... (170,812) -- (488) -- (171,300)
Other .......................................... 630 28 (658) -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash (used) provided by financing
activities ................................... (54,359) 2,043 1,021 (2,341) (53,636)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash ................ 2,491 (1,404) (1,443) -- (356)
Cash and short-term investments at beginning of
period ...................................... (8,809) 7,348 1,817 -- 356
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Cash and short-term investments at end of
period ...................................... $ (6,318) $ 5,944 $ 374 $ -- $ --
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LAND O'LAKES FARMLAND FEED LLC
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2002
LAND
O'LAKES
FARMLAND WHOLLY-OWNED NON-
FEED LLC CONSOLIDATED GUARANTOR
PARENT GUARANTORS SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and short-term investments ................ $ (8,809) $ 7,348 $ 1,817 $ -- $ 356
Receivables, net ............................... 195,925 21,523 6,428 (96,494) 127,382
Receivable from legal settlement ............... 6,000 -- -- -- 6,000
Inventories .................................... 90,802 17,691 4,585 -- 113,078
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets ............................... 7,303 322 210 -- 7,835
Note receivable - Land
O'Lakes, Inc. ................................ 87,252 -- -- (57,759) 29,493
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total current assets ................... 378,473 46,884 13,040 (154,253) 284,144
Investments ...................................... 47,602 5,749 2,196 (32,574) 22,973
Property, plant and equipment,
net ........................................... 237,758 8,644 5,337 -- 251,739
Goodwill, net .................................... 118,017 3,656 813 -- 122,486
Other intangibles ................................ 94,068 2,639 97 -- 96,804
Other assets ..................................... 29,512 -- 1,950 (2,700) 28,762
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total assets ........................... $ 905,430 $ 67,572 $ 23,433 $ (189,527) $ 806,908
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
LIABILITIES AND EQUITIES
Current liabilities:
Notes and short-term obligations ............... $ 2,400 $ -- $ 2,341 $ (2,341) $ 2,400
Accounts payable ............................... 237,919 28,105 3,656 (148,461) 121,219
Accrued expenses ............................... 41,710 3,651 2,773 -- 48,134
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total current liabilities .............. 282,029 31,756 8,770 (150,802) 171,753
Employee benefits and other
liabilities .................................... 29,493 2,700 3,405 (6,151) 29,447
Minority interests ............................... 29 -- 2,931 -- 2,960
Equities:
Contributed capital ............................ 515,376 25,154 7,420 (32,574) 515,376
Retained earnings .............................. 78,503 7,962 907 -- 87,372
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total equities ......................... 593,879 33,116 8,327 (32,574) 602,748
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Commitments and contingencies
Total liabilities and equities ................... $ 905,430 $ 67,572 $ 23,433 $ (189,527) $ 806,908
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LAND O'LAKES FARMLAND FEED LLC
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2002
LAND
O'LAKES
FARMLAND WHOLLY-OWNED NON-
FEED LLC CONSOLIDATED GUARANTOR
PARENT GUARANTORS SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(UNAUDITED)
Net sales ......................... $ 552,116 $ 45,874 $ 13,470 $ 611,460
Cost of sales ..................... 485,969 40,206 12,457 538,632
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Gross profit ...................... 66,147 5,668 1,013 72,828
Selling, general and
administration .................. 54,095 4,335 1,245 59,675
Restructuring and impairment
charges ......................... 3,435 -- -- 3,435
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Earnings (loss) from operations ... 8,617 1,333 (232) 9,718
Interest (income) expense, net .... (905) 112 67 (726)
Gain on sale of intangible ........ (4,184) -- -- (4,184)
Equity in (earnings) loss
of affiliated companies ......... (549) 346 -- (203)
Minority interest in earnings
of subsidiaries ................. 186 -- 24 210
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Earnings (loss) before income ..... 14,069 875 (323) 14,621
taxes Income tax expense ........ -- -- 128 128
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net earnings (loss) ............... $ 14,069 $ 875 $ (451) $ 14,493
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LAND O'LAKES FARMLAND FEED LLC
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2002
LAND
O'LAKES
FARMLAND WHOLLY-OWNED
FEED LLC CONSOLIDATED NON-GUARANTOR
PARENT GUARANTORS SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(UNAUDITED)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings (loss) ................................. $ 14,069 $ 875 $ (451) $ -- $ 14,493
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss)
to net cash provided (used) by operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization ..................... 11,324 405 203 -- 11,932
Bad debt expense .................................. 75 -- -- -- 75
(Increase) decrease in other assets ............... (5,847) 722 (87) 995 (4,217)
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities .......... 1,595 (2,905) 2 -- (1,308)
Restructuring and impairment charges .............. 3,435 -- -- -- 3,435
Equity in (earnings) losses of affiliated
companies ....................................... (549) 346 -- -- (203)
Minority interest ................................. 186 -- 24 -- 210
Other ............................................. 65 (284) 219 -- --
Changes in current assets and liabilities,
net of acquisitions and divestitures:
Receivables ....................................... (30,791) (3,983) (2,851) 69,756 32,131
Inventories ....................................... 523 337 1,717 -- 2,577
Other current assets .............................. (354) (34) (21) -- (409)
Accounts payable .................................. 56,932 584 (1,665) (63,852) (8,001)
Accrued expenses .................................. (6,046) (475) (296) (2,698) (9,515)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided (used) by operating
activities ........................................ 44,617 (4,412) (3,206) 4,201 41,200
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property, plant and equipment .......... (814) (1,497) (182) -- (2,493)
Proceeds from sale of investments ................... 641 -- -- -- 641
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment . 4,535 -- -- -- 4,535
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities .... 4,362 (1,497) (182) -- 2,683
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
(Decrease) increase in short-term debt .............. (6,737) 6,751 3,187 (4,201) (1,000)
Proceeds from note receivable from Land O'Lakes,
Inc. .............................................. 98,348 -- -- -- 98,348
Payments on note payable to Land O'Lakes,
Inc. .............................................. (143,150) -- (1,100) -- (144,250)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash (used) provided by financing
activities ........................................ (51,539) 6,751 2,087 (4,201) (46,902)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash ..................... (2,560) 842 (1,301) -- (3,019)
Cash and short-term investments at beginning of
period .............................................. (5,618) 4,591 4,046 -- 3,019
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Cash and short-term investments at end of
period .............................................. $ (8,178) $ 5,433 $ 2,745 $ -- $ --
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
You should read the following discussions of financial condition and
results of operations together with the financial statements and the notes to
such statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
OVERVIEW
We operate our business predominantly in the United States in five
segments: Dairy Foods, Animal Feed, Crop Seed, Swine and Agronomy. We have
limited international operations. We have investments in certain entities that
are not consolidated in our financial statements but are accounted for under
the equity or cost methods of accounting. For the three months ended
March 31, 2003, the loss from our unconsolidated businesses amounted to $1.0
million, compared to a loss of $9.9 million for the three months ended March 31,
2002. Our investment in unconsolidated businesses amounted to $549.4 million on
March 31, 2003 and $545.6 million on December 31, 2002. Cash flow from our
investment in unconsolidated businesses for the three months ended March 31,
2003 was $2.3 million, compared to $3.8 million for the three months ended March
31, 2002. Agriliance and CF Industries constitute the most significant of our
investments in unconsolidated businesses, both of which are reflected in our
agronomy results. Our investment in, and earnings from, Agriliance and CF
Industries were as follows as of and for the three months ended:
MARCH 31,
-------------------
2003 2002
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(IN MILLIONS)
AGRILIANCE:
Investment ..................... $ 88.9 $ 74.8
Equity in earnings (loss) ...... (2.8) (9.2)
CF INDUSTRIES:
Investment ..................... $ 249.5 $ 248.5
Patronage income ............... -- --
We did not receive cash distributions from Agriliance or CF Industries
during these periods.
Certain segments of our business are subject to seasonal fluctuations in
demand. In our Dairy Foods segment, butter sales typically increase in the fall
and winter months due to increased demand during holiday periods. Animal feed
sales tend to increase in the fourth and first quarter of each year because
cattle are less able to graze during cooler months. Most crop seed sales used to
occur in the first and second quarter of each year. However, we have seen a
trend toward selling more crop seed in the fourth and first quarter of each year
as a result of lower sales of proprietary brands and increased sales of
partnered seed brands. Agronomy product sales tend to be much higher in the
first and second quarter of each year, as farmers buy crop nutrients and crop
protection products to meet their seasonal needs.
FACTORS AFFECTING COMPARABILITY
Dairy and Agricultural Commodity Inputs and Outputs
Many of our products, particularly in our Dairy Foods, Animal Feed and
Swine segments, use dairy or agricultural commodities as inputs or constitute
dairy or agricultural commodity outputs. Consequently, our results are affected
by the cost of commodity inputs and the market price of commodity outputs.
Government regulation of the dairy industry and industry practices in animal
feed tend to stabilize margins in those segments but do not protect against
large movements in either input costs or output prices.
Dairy Foods. Raw milk is the major commodity input for our Dairy Foods
segment. For the three months ended March 31, 2003, our raw milk input cost was
$403.7 million, or 66.3% of the cost of sales for our Dairy Foods segment.
Cream, butter and bulk cheese are also significant dairy foods commodity inputs.
Cost of sales for these inputs was $60.1 million for cream, $19.9 million for
butter and $65.9 million for bulk cheese for the three months
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ended March 31, 2003. Our dairy foods outputs, namely butter, cheese and nonfat
dry milk, are also commodities.
The minimum price of raw milk and cream is set monthly by Federal
regulators based on regional prices of dairy foods products produced. These
prices provide the basis for our raw milk and cream input costs. As a result,
those dairy foods products for which the sales price is fixed shortly after
production, such as most bulk cheese, are not usually subject to significant
commodity price risk as the price received for the output usually varies with
the cost of the significant inputs. For the three months ended March 31, 2003,
bulk cheese, which is generally sold the day made, represented $54.6 million, or
8.6% of our Dairy Foods segment's net sales. Other products, such as private
label butter, which have significant net sales, are also generally sold shortly
after they are made.
We also maintain significant inventories of butter and cheese for sale to
our retail and food service customers, which are subject to commodity price
risk. Because production of raw milk and demand for butter varies seasonally, we
inventory significant amounts of butter. Demand for butter is highest during the
fall and winter, when milk supply is lowest. As a result, we produce and store
excess quantities of butter during the spring when milk supply is highest. In
addition, we maintain some inventories of cheese for aging. For the three months
ended March 31, 2003, branded and private label retail, deli and foodservice net
sales of cheese and butter represented $221.0 million, or 34.7% of our Dairy
Foods segment's net sales.
We maintain a sizable dairy manufacturing presence in the Upper Midwest.
This region has seen significant declines in cow numbers. Since 1990, cow
numbers have declined 16% in Minnesota and 14% in Wisconsin. Over the same
period, the Minnesota/Wisconsin share of nationwide dairy manufacturing volume
has declined from 40% to 28%. This decline has put pressure on our Upper Midwest
milk input costs and has resulted in significant losses for the three months
ended March 31, 2003. We closed our Perham, MN plant in January 2003 and will
continue to explore additional initiatives to improve our Upper Midwest dairy
infrastructure in an effort to increase efficiencies and reduce costs.
Reduced margins on our mozzarella and whey products have had a negative
impact not only on our Upper Midwest operations but also on our Cheese & Protein
International LLC ("CPI") operations. Demand for mozzarella and whey has
softened which, together with anticipated increases in mozzarella capacity in
the industry, has placed downward pressure on the margins these products
generate. We expect that the reduced margins will continue at least through
2003. In addition, we increased our ownership position in CPI from 70% to 95% in
2002.
Animal Feed. The Animal Feed segment follows industry standards for feed
pricing. The feed industry generally prices products based on income over
ingredient cost ("IOIC") per ton of feed. This practice tends to mitigate the
impact of volatility in commodity ingredient markets on our animal feed profits.
As ingredient costs fluctuate, the changes are generally passed on to customers
through weekly or monthly changes in prices. Thus, the key indicator of business
performance in the animal feed segment is IOIC rather than net sales. Net sales
are considered to be a poor indicator of performance since large fluctuations
can occur from period-to-period due to volatility in the underlying commodity
ingredient prices.
We also enter into forward contracts to supply feed, which currently
represent approximately 20% of our feed output. When we enter into these
contracts, we also generally enter into forward input supply contracts to "lock
in" our IOIC.
Changes in commodity grain prices also have an impact on the mix of
products we sell. When grain prices are relatively high, the demand for complete
feed rises since many livestock producers are also grain growers and will sell
their grain in the market and purchase complete feed as needed. When grain
prices are relatively low, these producers will feed their grain to their
livestock and purchase premixes and supplements to provide complete nutrition to
their animals. These fluctuations in product mix generally have minimal effects
on our operating results. Complete feed has a far lower margin per ton than
supplements and premixes. Thus, during periods of relatively high grain prices,
although our margins per ton are lower, we sell substantially more tonnage
because the grain portion of complete feed makes up the majority of its weight.
As dairy production has shifted from the Upper Midwest to the western
United States, we have seen a change in our feed product mix, with lower sales
of complete feed and increased sales of simple blends. Complete feed is
manufactured feed which meets the complete nutritional requirements of animals,
whereas a simple blend is a blending of unprocessed commodities to which the
producer then adds vitamins to supply the animal's nutritional
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needs. This change in product mix is a result of differences in industry
practices. Dairy producers in the western United States tend to purchase feed
components and mix them at the farm location rather than purchasing a complete
feed product delivered to the farm. Producers will purchase grain blends and
concentrated premixes from separate suppliers. This shift is reflected in
increased sales of simple blends in our Western feed region and sales increases
in our subsidiaries that manufacture premixes in the Western area. In addition,
the increase in vertical integration of swine and poultry producers has impacted
our feed product mix by increasing sales of lower-margin feed products.
Swine. We produce and market both young feeder pigs (approximately 45
pounds) and mature market hogs (approximately 260 pounds) under three primary
programs: swine aligned, farrow-to-finish and cost-plus.
Under the swine aligned program, we own sows and raise feeder pigs that we
sell to our local member cooperatives under ten-year contracts. For the first
five years, we receive a fixed base price for our feeder pigs and are reimbursed
for feed costs. In years six through ten, the price is based on the cost of
production, plus a margin designed to achieve a target return on invested
capital. Since the price for the duration of the contract is not tied to the
live hog market, we do not have market risk on feeder pig prices. In addition,
there is no risk on corn or soybean meal prices since we are reimbursed for
actual feed costs. We do incur production risk if we do not produce enough
feeder pigs or if we do not produce them at a competitive cost.
Under the farrow-to-finish program, we produce and sell market hogs.
Historically, market hog price fluctuations have resulted in volatility in our
net sales and earnings. In order to mitigate this risk, we have committed to
sell substantially all of the market hogs we produce annually through 2005 to
IBP, inc. under a packer agreement. Under this packer agreement, we are paid
market prices for our hogs with a settlement based on the sales price of the
pork products produced from those hogs. This approach mitigates some of the
volatility under this program because market hog and pork product margins do not
tend to move together. We sell the balance of our market hogs on the open
market. We sell feeder pigs on the open market, as well, depending on sow farm
performance and finishing space limitations. For the three months ended March
31, 2003, we have sold approximately 20% of our feeder pig volume on the open
market.
Under the cost-plus program, we provide minimum hog price guarantees to
producers in exchange for swine feed sales and profit participation. We are in
the process of phasing out our existing cost-plus contracts and will not be
entering into new ones under the current structure. The majority of the
cost-plus contracts will expire in late 2003 and early 2004, and the last
cost-plus contracts will expire in early 2005. The program incurred pretax
losses of $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2003 and $0.1
million for the three months ended March 31, 2002.
Historically, Purina Mills reported results of its swine business together
with its feed business. Accordingly, the portion of our swine business which we
acquired from Purina Mills in October 2001 is reported within our feed segment.
Purina Mills operates its swine business under the pass-through program and the
market risk sharing program. Under the pass-through program, we enter into
commitments to purchase weanling and feeder pigs from producers and generally
have commitments to immediately resell the animals to swine producers. The
market risk sharing program provides minimum price floors to producers for
market hogs. The price floor in our market risk sharing program floats with the
market price of hogs and the cost of swine feed. For the three months ended
March 31, 2003, the Purina Mills swine business generated a loss of $0.2 million
compared to a loss of $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2002.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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2003 2002
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% OF % OF
$ AMOUNT TOTAL $ AMOUNT TOTAL
-------- -------- -------- --------
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
NET SALES
Dairy foods ........................ $ 635.9 43.7 $ 731.1 47.7
Animal feed ........................ 602.5 41.4 618.6 40.4
Crop seed .......................... 191.9 13.2 155.7 10.2
Swine .............................. 21.2 1.5 23.9 1.6
Agronomy ........................... -- -- -- --
Other .............................. 3.0 0.2 2.9 0.1
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total net sales .................. $1,454.5 $1,532.2
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% OF % OF
NET NET
$ AMOUNT SALES $ AMOUNT SALES
-------- -------- -------- --------
COST OF SALES
Dairy foods ........................ $ 608.1 95.6 $ 686.1 93.8
Animal feed ........................ 529.9 88.0 544.5 88.0
Crop seed .......................... 166.8 86.9 130.6 83.9
Swine .............................. 22.2 104.7 21.5 90.0
Agronomy ........................... -- -- -- --
Other .............................. 1.9 63.3 1.6 55.2
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total cost of sales .............. 1,328.9 91.4 1,384.3 90.3
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATION
Dairy foods ........................ 39.5 6.2 44.5 6.1
Animal feed ........................ 60.0 10.0 62.3 10.1
Crop seed .......................... 13.4 7.0 13.0 8.3
Swine .............................. 1.4 6.6 1.7 7.1
Agronomy ........................... 3.3 -- 3.5 --
Other .............................. 2.4 80.0 2.5 86.2
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total selling, general and
administration .............. 120.0 8.3 127.5 8.3
Restructuring and impairment
charges........................... 1.1 0.1 3.4 0.2
-------- -------- -------- --------
Earnings from operations ........... 4.5 0.3 17.0 1.1
Interest expense, net .............. 17.4 1.2 17.5 1.1
Gain on legal settlements .......... (8.9) 0.6 -- --
Gain on sale of investment ......... (0.5) 0.0 -- --
Gain on sale of intangible ......... -- -- (4.2) 0.3
Equity in loss of affiliated
companies ........................ 1.0 0.1 9.9 0.6
Minority interest in earnings of
subsidiaries ..................... 1.5 0.1 0.9 0.1
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Loss before income taxes ........... (6.0) 0.4 (7.1) 0.5
Income tax benefit ................. (5.6) 0.4 (6.1) 0.4
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net loss ........................... $ (0.4) 0.0 $ (1.0) 0.1
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THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2003 AS COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,
2002
NET SALES
Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2003 decreased $77.7
million, or 5.1%, to $1,454.5 million, compared to net sales of $1,532.2 million
for the three months ended March 31, 2002. The decrease was primarily attributed
to lower commodity prices in the Dairy Foods and Swine segments and lower
volumes of retail dairy products and livestock feeds.
Dairy Foods. Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2003 decreased
$95.2 million, or 13.0%, to $635.9 million, compared to net sales of $731.1
million for the three months ended March 31, 2002. For the three months ended
March 31, 2003, average commodity prices for butter decreased $0.21 per pound,
while average commodity prices for cheese decreased $0.14 per pound compared to
the same period in 2002. The impact of these market price changes decreased net
sales of butter by $18.3 million and decreased net sales of cheese by $7.2
million. Retail
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butter volumes decreased 5.9 million pounds representing a decrease in net sales
of $11.5 million from the same period last year. Private label butter volumes
decreased 2.1 million pounds representing a decrease in net sales of $3.0
million over the prior year. Butter volume decreases are primarily the result of
the timing of the Easter holiday season which was in the first quarter in 2002
and in the second quarter in 2003. Bulk cheese sales decreased $13.2 million for
the period ended March 31, 2003, compared to the three months ended March 31,
2002. Retail cheese volumes decreased 3.3 million pounds compared to the same
period last year due to intense competitive activities. This resulted in a
decrease in sales of $6.1 million. Deli cheese volumes increased 0.7 million
pounds from the prior year, which resulted in an increase in sales of $1.3
million. Foodservice cheese sales increased 3.7 million pounds which resulted in
an increase in sales of $5.2 million over the prior year. Nonfat dry milk powder
and cheese sales in the Western Region decreased $5.0 million and $1.9 million,
respectively. The decline in powder sales was due to changes in production
schedules at our dairy plants, which resulted in reduced powder byproduct
availability, while the decline in cheese sales was due to a combination of
decreased market prices and volume declines. In addition, we saw a sales decline
of $4.3 million at our Gustine, CA plant as operations transitioned to the CPI
facility. Sales in 2003 under our wholesale milk marketing program decreased
$22.8 million, or 13.6%, to $144.9 million, compared to $167.7 million in 2002.
Sales decreased $6.8 million due to the decision to exit the cheese
manufacturing business in Poland. Volume changes in other product categories
accounted for the remaining sales decrease of $1.6 million.
Animal Feed. Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2003 decreased
$16.1 million, or 2.6%, to $602.5 million, compared to net sales of $618.6
million for the three months ended March 31, 2002. Sales of livestock feeds
decreased $12.8 million as a result of volume decreases in our dairy and swine
areas as producer economics continue to be unfavorable. Sales of lifestyle feed
products increased $1.2 million, primarily due to volume increases in horse, lab
and zoo feeds. The increase was partially offset by volume declines primarily in
grass cattle feed which continues to be impacted by drought conditions in
certain western states and market pressures in those areas. Sales of animal
health farm and ranch products decreased $2.8 million as we formed a new joint
venture which handles the sales of these products. Ingredient sales decreased
$6.7 million as a result of decreased volumes. We also experienced a decrease of
$2.3 million in animal milk product sales as volumes returned to more normal
levels compared to record volumes in the same period of 2002. Sales in our
international division declined $5.8 million as we exited some of the businesses
in the second half of 2002. Sales in our wholly-owned and majority- owned
subsidiaries increased $8.9 million, primarily the result of the formation of a
new joint venture to handle animal health farm and ranch products. Sales in
other categories increased $4.2 million.
Crop Seed. Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2003 increased
$36.2 million, or 23.2%, to $191.9 million, compared to net sales of $155.7
million in 2002. Volume growth in both proprietary and partnered categories
resulted in increased sales of corn of $27.2 million, or 42.6%. Soybean sales
increased $7.1 million in 2003, or 15.3%, as a result of increased volumes.
Alfalfa sales increased $4.8 million, or 27.9%, due to stronger volumes. Volume
decreases in other seed categories resulted in a sales decrease of $2.9 million.
Swine. Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2003 decreased $2.7
million, or 11.3%, to $21.2 million, compared to $23.9 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2002. The number of market hogs sold decreased by 5,899
and the average weight per market hog sold decreased 4.6 pounds, with a
corresponding sales decrease of $0.8 million. Reduced consumer demand, caused in
part by a protein glut in the U.S. markets, decreased the average market price
for the three months ended March 31, 2003 to $36.43 per hundredweight versus an
average market price of $39.94 for the three months ended March 31, 2002. The
decrease in average market hog prices of $3.51 per hundredweight decreased sales
by $1.8 million. We signed a packer agreement with IBP, inc. effective September
25, 2000, which ties the price we receive for market hogs to the price that the
packer receives for pork products. For the three months ended March 31, 2003,
this agreement increased our sales by $0.3 million compared to the three months
ended March 31, 2002. The number of feeder pigs sold under contract decreased by
3,984, with a corresponding sales decrease of $0.2 million. The average price
per feeder pig sold under contract increased $0.07 from $49.09 for the three
months ended March 31, 2002 to $49.16 for the three months ended March 31, 2003,
with minimal impact on sales. The average price per feeder pig sold on the open
market decreased $4.52, from $56.79 for the three months ended March 31, 2002 to
$52.27 for the three months ended March 31, 2003, which decreased sales by $0.2
million.
COST OF SALES
Cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2003 decreased $55.4
million, or 4.0%, to $1,328.9 million, compared to cost of sales of $1,384.3
million for the three months ended March 31, 2002. Cost of sales as a percent
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of net sales increased 1.0 percentage points to 91.4% for the three months ended
March 31, 2003, compared to 90.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2002.
This increase was driven primarily by competitive pressures on dairy commodity
products, as well as higher milk input costs in the Upper Midwest and the East.
For the three months ended March 31, 2003, patronage income from other
cooperatives that was directly attributable to product purchases amounted to
$0.5 million, compared to $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31,
2002. Our cost of sales was reduced by these amounts.
Dairy Foods. Cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2003
decreased $78.0 million, or 11.4%, to $608.1 million, compared to cost of sales
of $686.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2002. For the three
months ended March 31, 2003, average butter market prices decreased $0.21 per
pound, while average cheese market prices decreased $0.14 per pound compared to
the same period in 2002. The impact of these market price changes decreased cost
of sales of butter by $15.2 million and decreased cost of sales of cheese by
$8.3 million. Reduced volumes of both branded butter and private label butter
decreased cost of sales by $8.6 million and $2.7 million, respectively. Reduced
sales of bulk cheese resulted in decreased cost of sales of $13.5 million.
Reduced volumes of retail cheese resulted in decreased cost of sales of $5.2
million. Offsetting these decreases in cheese volumes were increases in the
volumes for foodservice and deli cheese. Increases in cost of sales for
foodservice and deli cheese were $4.7 million and $1.1 million, respectively.
Cost of sales for nonfat dry milk powder and cheese in the Western region
decreased $3.2 million and $1.6 million, respectively. Higher milk input costs
in the Upper Midwest and East resulted in increased cost of sales of $1.4
million. Cow numbers and milk production have declined in both Minnesota and
Wisconsin, resulting in competitive pressures for milk and higher milk
procurement costs. Cost of sales in 2003 under our wholesale milk marketing
program decreased $26.5 million, or 15.4%, to $145.9 million, compared to $172.4
million in 2002. Increased energy costs in 2003 increased cost of sales by $0.4
million, as compared to 2002. Cost of sales for the cheese and whey plant in
Tulare, California, that we operate as a joint venture with Mitsui of Japan,
increased $4.9 million. Its production began in May of 2002. On the other hand,
cost of sales declined $2.4 million at our Gustine, CA plant as we transitioned
operations to the CPI facility. The decision to exit cheese manufacturing in
Poland reduced cost of sales by $6.0 million. Volume changes in other categories
increased cost of sales by $2.7 million. Cost of sales as a percent of net sales
increased 1.8 percentage points from 93.8% for the three months ended March 31,
2002 to 95.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2003, primarily due to lower
sales volumes and decreased commodity prices for butter and cheese.
Animal Feed. Cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2003
decreased $14.6 million, or 2.7%, to $529.9 million, compared to $544.5 million
for the three months ended March 31, 2002. Cost of sales of livestock feeds
decreased $9.2 million as volume decreased in our dairy and swine areas due to
continued unfavorable producer economics. Cost of sales of lifestyle feed
products increased $2.2 million as volume increases for horse, lab and zoo feeds
were somewhat offset by volume declines primarily in grass cattle feed which
continues to be impacted by drought conditions in certain western states and
market pressures in those areas. Cost of sales for animal health farm and ranch
products decreased by $2.4 million as we formed a new joint venture which
handles the sales of these products. Ingredient cost of sales decreased $6.5
million as a result of decreased volumes. We also experienced a decrease of $2.8
million for animal milk products as volumes returned to more normal levels
compared to record volumes in the same period of 2002. Cost of sales in our
international division declined $5.2 million as we exited some of the businesses
in the second half of 2002. Cost of sales in our wholly and majority owned
subsidiaries increased $7.4 million primarily as the result of the formation of
a new joint venture to handle animal health farm and ranch products. Cost of
sales in other categories increased $3.3 million. Cost of sales increased $0.5
million due to a decline in patronage rebates from other inter-regional
cooperatives. Cost of sales as a percent of net sales remained flat at 88.0%. An
unrealized hedging gain of $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31,
2003 compared to an unrealized hedging gain of $2.2 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2002 increased cost of sales by $0.7 million.
Crop Seed. Cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2003
increased $36.2 million, or 27.7%, to $166.8 million, compared to cost of sales
of $130.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2002. Continued volume
growth in both proprietary and partnered corn resulted in increased cost of
sales of $26.4 million, or 48.5% over the prior-year period. Cost of sales for
soybeans increased $5.3 million, or 13.0%, due to an increase in sales volume.
Cost of sales for alfalfa increased $6.4 million, or 53.4%, due to increased
sales volumes. Volume declines and changes in product mix in other seed
categories accounted for a decrease in cost of sales of $3.2 million. An
unrealized hedging loss on soybean futures contracts of $0.2 million in 2003
compared to an unrealized hedging gain of $1.1 million in 2002 increased cost of
sales by $1.3 million. Cost of sales as a percent of net sales increased
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3.0 percentage points, from 83.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2002 to
86.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2003.
Swine. Cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2003 increased
$0.7 million, or 3.3%, to $22.2 million, compared to $21.5 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2002. In our cost-plus program, the decreased market
price was below the program's floor price to independent producers, which
increased cost of sales by $1.5 million. Reduced unit sales decreased cost of
sales by $1.0 million, partially offset by slightly higher input costs for corn
and soybean meal which increased cost of sales by $0.8 million. An unrealized
hedging gain decreased cost of sales by $1.0 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2003, compared to an unrealized hedging gain of $0.4 million for the
three months ended March 31,2002, resulting in a net decrease in cost of sales
of $0.6 million. Cost of sales as a percent of net sales increased 14.7
percentage points from 90.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2002 to 104.7%
of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2003, primarily due to the
decrease in hog market prices which lowered swine net sales.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATION EXPENSE
Selling, general and administration expense for the three months ended
March 31, 2003 decreased $7.5 million, or 5.9%, to $120.0 million, compared to
selling, general and administration expense of $127.5 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2002. The decrease was primarily due to spending
reductions associated with our ongoing cost control efforts. Selling, general
and administration expense as a percent of net sales remained flat at 8.3%.
Dairy Foods. Selling, general and administration expense for the three
months ended March 31, 2003 decreased $5.0 million, or 11.2%, to $39.5 million,
compared to $44.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2002. A reduction
of advertising and promotion expense of $2.6 million and reduced selling and
administrative support expense of $1.4 million were the primary components of
the decrease. Selling, general and administration expense as a percent of net
sales increased 0.1 percentage points from 6.1% for the three months ended March
31, 2002 to 6.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2003.
Animal Feed. Selling, general and administration expense for the three
months ended March 31, 2003 decreased $2.3 million, or 3.7%, to $60.0 million,
compared to $62.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2002. Sales
expense decreased $1.2 million as a result of integration efforts, while
advertising and promotion spending increased $0.6 million. The reversal of a
legal expense reserve in the first quarter of 2003 decreased selling, general
and administration expense by $0.8 million. One-time expenses related to the
integration of Purina Mills decreased $0.6 million during the first three months
of 2003 compared to the same period of 2002. Selling, general and administration
expense as a percent of sales decreased 0.1 percentage points from 10.1% for the
three months ended March 31, 2002 to 10.0% for the three months ended March 31,
2003.
Crop Seed. Selling, general and administration expense in 2003 increased
$0.4 million, or 3.1%, to $13.4 million, compared to $13.0 million in 2002,
primarily due to additional bad debt expense. Selling, general and
administration expense as a percent of net sales decreased 1.3 percentage
points, from 8.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2002 to 7.0% for the
three months ended March 31, 2003.
Swine. Selling, general and administration expense for the three months
ended March 31, 2003 decreased $0.3 million, or 17.6%, to $1.4 million, compared
to $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2002 due mostly to reduced
staffing. Selling, general and administration expense as a percent of net sales
decreased 0.5 percentage points, from 7.1% for the three months ended March 31,
2002 to 6.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2003.
Agronomy. Selling, general and administration expense for the three months
ended March 31, 2003 decreased $0.2 million, or 5.7%, to $3.3 million, compared
to $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2002.
RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT CHARGES
For the three months ended March 31, 2003, we recorded restructuring and
impairment charges of $1.1 million, compared to $3.4 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2002. For the three months ended March 31, 2003, Dairy
Foods recorded a restructuring charge of $1.0 million for employee severance and
outplacement costs related to the discontinuance of whey production at an Upper
Midwest dairy plant, while Animal Feed recorded a $0.1
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million asset impairment charge. For the three months ended March 31, 2002,
Animal Feed recorded a $3.4 million restructuring and impairment charge, of
which $0.7 million was related to writing down certain impaired plant assets to
their estimated fair value and $2.7 million was related to employee severance
and outplacement costs for 136 employees at various locations.
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2003 was $17.4
million, compared to $17.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2002.
Average debt balances decreased by $74.0 million over the three months ended
March 31, 2002. CoBank patronage reduced interest expense by $0.3 million for
the three months ended March 31, 2003, compared to $0.6 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2002. Combined interest rates for borrowings, excluding
CoBank patronage, averaged 6.89% for the three months ended March 31, 2003,
compared to 7.04% for the three months ended March 31, 2002.
GAIN ON LEGAL SETTLEMENTS
In the fourth quarter of 1999, a class action lawsuit, alleging illegal
price fixing, was filed against various vitamin product suppliers. Initially, we
were a party to this action as a member of the class. In February 2000, however,
we decided to pursue our claims against the defendant outside the class action.
In December 2002, we reached settlements for $97 million with several defendants
against whom we claimed had illegally fixed the prices of various vitamin
products we purchased. As a result of these settlements, a gain on legal
settlements was recorded in December 2002 and net cash proceeds of $97 million
were received in January 2003. During the first quarter of 2003, we settled with
additional defendants and received approximately $5.7 million. When combined
with the settlement proceeds received from similar claims since the commencement
of these actions, we have received cumulatively approximately $168 million from
the settling defendants, which represents the vast majority of our vitamin
purchases. We continue to pursue similar claims against the remaining
defendants.
During the first quarter of 2003, we also settled a claim against certain
suppliers of methionine, an amino acid that we purchase and use in certain of
our products. We alleged that certain methionine suppliers had illegally engaged
in price fixing. During the first quarter, we received $3.2 million, and during
April 2003 we received an additional $7.2 million from the settling defendants.
We do not expect to receive additional settlements based on this claim.
As a result of the first-quarter settlements, we recorded a gain on legal
settlements of $8.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2003.
GAIN ON SALE OF INVESTMENT
For the three months ended March 31, 2003, we recorded a $0.5 million gain
on the sale of an Animal Feed investment in a Purina Mills swine joint venture,
compared to no gain for the three months ended March 31, 2002.
GAIN ON SALE OF INTANGIBLE
For the three months ended March 31, 2003, we did not record a gain on
sale of intangible. For the three months ended March 31, 2002, we recorded a
gain of $4.2 million on the sale to Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan of a
customer list pertaining to the feed phosphate distribution business.
EQUITY IN LOSS OF AFFILIATED COMPANIES
For the three months ended March 31, 2003, equity in the loss of
affiliated companies was $1.0 million, compared to a loss of $9.9 million for
the three months ended March 31, 2002. Results for the three months ended March
31, 2003 included losses from Agriliance and our Melrose Dairy Proteins, LLC
joint venture of $2.8 million and $1.7 million, respectively. We also recorded
earnings from MoArk, LLC ("MoArk") of $2.6 million and earnings from our
Advanced Food Products, LLC joint venture of $1.1 million. Results for the three
months ended March 31, 2002 included a loss from Agriliance of $9.2 million and
earnings from MoArk of $0.2 million.
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MINORITY INTEREST IN EARNINGS OF SUBSIDIARIES
For the three months ended March 31, 2003, we recorded minority interest
in earnings of subsidiaries of $1.5 million, compared to earnings of $0.9
million for the three months ended March 31, 2002. Animal Feed recorded minority
interest in earnings of subsidiaries of $1.5 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2003, compared to minority interest in earnings of subsidiaries of
$1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2002. Dairy Foods recorded no
minority interest in earnings of subsidiaries for the three months ended March
31, 2003, compared to minority interest in loss of subsidiaries of $0.5 million
for the three months ended March 31, 2002.
INCOME TAXES
We recorded an income tax benefit of $5.6 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2003, compared to an income tax benefit of $6.1 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2002. The income tax benefit resulted from member losses
in dairy and agronomy operations as well as non-member losses in our swine
business, which more than offset the tax expense related to the gain on legal
settlement.
NET LOSS
The net loss decreased $0.6 million to a net loss of $0.4 million
for the three months ended March 31, 2003, compared to a net loss of $1.0
million for the three months ended March 31, 2002. The decrease in net loss
resulted primarily from a gain on legal settlements and improved results in
Agronomy, partially offset by a decrease in dairy foods results.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We rely on cash from operations, borrowings under our bank facilities,
bank term debt and other institutionally placed funded debt as the main sources
for financing working capital requirements and additions to property, plant and
equipment as well as acquisitions and joint ventures. Other sources of funding
consist of leasing arrangements, a receivables securitization and the sale of
non-strategic assets. Total long-term debt was $988.9 million, including $190.7
million in Capital Securities, as of March 31, 2003 and $1,007.3 million,
including $190.7 million in Capital Securities, as of December 31, 2002.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $38.9 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2003 and net cash used was $104.0 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2002. For the three months ended March 31, 2003, net cash
provided by operating activities was $142.9 million more than for the three
months ended March 31, 2002. The proceeds from legal settlements of $105.6
million and the cash generation from the revolving receivables securitization
program were the primary reasons for the change in cash provided by operating
activities.
Net cash flows (used) provided by investing activities was ($16.0) million
for the three months ended March 31, 2003 and $9.5 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2002. The change was primarily due to a decrease in the level of
sales of property, plant and equipment and the sale of investments in 2002.
Net cash flows used by financing activities was $52.9 million for the
three months ended March 31, 2003 and $21.9 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2002. For the three months ended March 31, 2003, we made payments of
$61.9 million on existing long-term debt and payments of $15.3 million for
redemption of member equities. At the same time, we increased short-term debt by
$24.8 million to cover seasonal working capital needs. For the three months
ended March 31, 2002, we made payments of $41.7 million on existing long-term
debt and payments of $20.1 million for redemption of member equities, while
increasing our short-term debt by $37.9 million to cover seasonal working
capital needs.
Our principal liquidity requirements are to service our debt and meet our
working capital and capital expenditure needs. Following the Purina Mills
acquisition, we have significantly increased our leverage. As of March 31, 2003
we had $988.9 million outstanding in long-term debt, including $190.7 million of
Capital Securities, and $127.8 million outstanding in short-term debt. In
addition, as of March 31, 2003, $201.8 million was available under a $250
million revolving credit facility for working capital and general corporate
purposes, after giving effect to $18.5 million in borrowings on the credit line
and $29.7 million of outstanding letters of credit, which reduce availability.
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Total equities as of March 31, 2003 were $900.6 million.
The principal term loans consist of a $325.0 million syndicated Term Loan
A Facility with a remaining balance of $253.3 million and an expiration date of
October 10, 2006, and a syndicated Term Loan B Facility with a remaining balance
of $205.2 million and an expiration date of October 10, 2008. Our $250.0 million
revolving credit facility terminates on June 28, 2004, and we expect to renew
this facility at that time.
Borrowings under the term loans and the revolving credit facility bear
interest at variable rates (either LIBOR or an Alternative Base Rate) plus
applicable margins. The margins are dependent upon Land O'Lakes credit ratings.
The Term Loan A Facility is prepayable at any time without penalty. The
Term Loan B Facility is prepayable with a penalty of 2% through October 10,
2003, 1% from October 11, 2003 through October 10, 2004 and no penalty
thereafter. The term loans are subject to mandatory prepayments, subject to
certain limited exceptions, in an amount equal to (1) 50% of excess cash flow of
Land O'Lakes and the restricted subsidiaries, (2) 100% of the net cash proceeds
of asset sales and dispositions of property of Land O'Lakes and the restricted
subsidiaries, to the extent not reinvested, (3) 100% of any casualty or
condemnation receipts by Land O'Lakes and the restricted subsidiaries, to the
extent not used to repair or replace assets, (4) 100% of joint venture dividends
or distributions received by Land O'Lakes or the restricted subsidiaries, to the
extent that they relate to the sale of property, casualty or condemnation
receipts, or the issuance of any equity interest in the joint venture, (5) 100%
of net cash proceeds from the sale of inventory or accounts receivable in a
securitization transaction to the extent cumulative proceeds from such
transactions exceed $100.0 million and (6) 100% of net cash proceeds from the
issuance of unsecured senior or subordinated indebtedness issued by Land
O'Lakes. During the first quarter of 2003, we made payments of $35.0 million on
the Term Loan A Facility and $26.2 million on the Term Loan B Facility, of which
18% was mandatory and 82% was optional. In addition, during the month of April
we made further mandatory payments of $10.1 million on the Term Loan A Facility
and $0.4 million on the Term Loan B Facility.
The amortization schedules for the Term Loan A and Term Loan B Facilities
are provided below.
TERM LOAN A TERM LOAN B
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2002 (paid) $36,729,853 $ 18,583,371
2003 (paid through April)..... 45,079,312 26,542,782
2003 (remaining).............. 28,217,944 -
2004.......................... 64,491,867 1,508,154
2005.......................... 85,989,157 2,510,842
2006.......................... 64,491,867 2,510,842
2007.......................... -- 2,510,842
2008.......................... -- 195,833,168
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Total.................... $325,000,000 $250,000,000
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In November 2001, we issued $350 million of senior notes. These notes bear
interest at a fixed rate of 8 3/4% and mature on November 15, 2011. The notes
are callable beginning in year six at a redemption price of 104.375%. In years
seven and eight, the redemption price is 102.917% and 101.458%, respectively.
The notes are callable at par beginning in year nine.
In 1998, Capital Securities in an amount of $200 million were issued by
our trust subsidiary, and the net proceeds were used to acquire a junior
subordinated note of Land O'Lakes. The holders of these securities are entitled
to receive dividends at an annual rate of 7.45% until the securities mature in
2028 and correspond to the payment terms of the junior subordinated debentures
which are the sole asset of the trust subsidiary. Interest payments on the
debentures can be deferred for up to five years, and the obligations under the
debentures are junior to all of our debt. As of March 31, 2003, the outstanding
balance of Capital Securities was $190.7 million.
The credit agreements relating to the term loans and revolving credit
facility and the indenture relating to the 8 3/4% senior notes impose certain
restrictions on us, including restrictions on our ability to incur indebtedness,
make payments to members, make investments, grant liens, sell our assets and
engage in certain other activities. In addition, the credit agreements relating
to the term loans and revolving credit facility require us to maintain an
interest coverage ratio of at least 2.50 to 1. Our ratio was 3.38 to 1 as of and
for the year ended December 31, 2002 and 4.78 to 1 as of and for the twelve
months period ended March 31, 2003. We are also required to maintain a leverage
ratio of no greater than 4.25 to 1. The actual leverage ratio as of December 31,
2002 was 3.88 to 1 and 2.74 to 1 as of March 31, 2003. The required leverage
ratio steps down to 3.75 to 1 as of October 11, 2003 and remains constant
thereafter.
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Indebtedness under the term loans and revolving credit facility is secured
by substantially all of the material assets of Land O'Lakes and its wholly-owned
domestic subsidiaries (other than LOL Finance Co. and LOLFC, LLC) and Land
O'Lakes Farmland Feed and its wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries (other than LOL
Farmland Feed SPV, LLC), including real and personal property, inventory,
accounts receivable, intellectual property and other intangibles, other than
those receivables which have been sold in connection with our receivables
securitization. Indebtedness under the term loans and revolving credit facility
is also guaranteed by our wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries (other than LOL
Finance Co. and LOLFC, LLC) and Land O'Lakes Farmland Feed and its wholly-owned
domestic subsidiaries (other than LOL Farmland Feed SPV, LLC). The 8 3/4% senior
notes are unsecured but are guaranteed by the same entities that guaranty the
obligations under the term loans and revolving credit facility.
We expect that funds from operations and available borrowings under our
revolving credit facility and receivables securitization facility will provide
sufficient working capital for at least the next twelve months to operate our
business, to make expected capital expenditures and to meet liquidity
requirements, including debt service on the term debt, the revolving credit
facilities and the 8 3/4% senior notes.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
In order to reduce overall financing costs, Land O'Lakes entered into a
revolving receivables securitization program with CoBank in December 2001 for up
to $100 million in advances against eligible receivables. Under this program,
Land O'Lakes, Land O'Lakes Farmland Feed and Purina Mills sell feed, seed and
certain swine receivables to LOL Farmland Feed SPV, LLC, a limited purpose
wholly-owned subsidiary of Land O'Lakes Farmland Feed. This subsidiary is a
qualifying special purpose entity ("QSPE") under applicable accounting rules.
The QSPE was established for the limited purpose of purchasing and obtaining
financing for these receivables. The transfers of the receivables to the QSPE
are structured as sales and, in accordance with applicable accounting rules,
these receivables are not reflected in the consolidated balance sheets of Land
O'Lakes Farmland Feed or Land O'Lakes. The QSPE purchases the receivables with a
combination of cash initially received from CoBank, equal to the present value
of eligible receivables multiplied by the agreed advance rate; and notes, equal
to the unadvanced present value of the receivables. Land O'Lakes and the other
receivables sellers are subject to credit risk related to the repayment of the
QSPE notes, which in turn is dependent upon the ultimate collection on the
QSPE's receivables pool. Accordingly, we have retained reserves for estimated
losses. As of March 31, 2003, the securitization facility was fully drawn.
In addition, we lease various equipment and real properties under
long-term operating leases. Total consolidated rental expense was $8.5 million
for the three months ended March 31, 2003, and $6.9 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2002. Most of the leases require payment of operating expenses
applicable to the leased assets. We expect that in the normal course of business
most leases that expire will be renewed or replaced by other leases.
CPI CAPITAL LEASE
Cheese & Protein International LLC ("CPI"), a consolidated joint venture
of Land O'Lakes, leases the real property and certain equipment relating to its
cheese manufacturing and whey processing plant in Tulare, California ("the
Lease"). The Lease is accounted for as a capital lease in our financial
statements, and as of March 31, 2003 the lease balance was $105.9 million. The
Lease base term commenced on April 30, 2002 and expires on the fifth
anniversary, unless CPI requests, and the lessor approves, one or more one-year
base term extensions, which could extend the base term to no more than ten
years. We have entered into a Support Agreement in connection with the Lease.
Pursuant to this agreement, we can elect one of the following options in the
event CPI defaults on its obligations under the Lease: (i) assume the
obligations of CPI, (ii) purchase the leased assets, (iii) fully cash
collateralize the Lease, or (iv) nominate a replacement lessee to be approved by
the lessor. The lease agreement requires among other things, that CPI maintain
certain financial ratios including minimum tangible net worth and a minimum
fixed charge coverage ratio. In addition, CPI is restricted as to borrowings and
changes in ownership.
On March 28, 2003, the Lease contract was amended. The amendment
eliminated the measurement of the fixed charge coverage ratio until March 2005.
In addition, Land O'Lakes established a $20 million cash account (which may be
replaced with a letter of credit, at our option) which supports the lease. The
cash account or letter of credit would only be drawn upon in the event of a CPI
default, and would reduce amounts otherwise due under the lease.
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This support requirement will be lifted when certain financial targets are
achieved by CPI. The annual lease payments are disclosed below based on current
lease rates, an assumed interest rate of 6% and a five-year lease term. The
actual lease payments will vary with short-term interest rate fluctuations, as
interest per the lease agreement is based on LIBOR. At the conclusion of the
lease term, CPI is obligated to pay the remaining lease balance.
The minimum lease payments for the periods set forth below are as follows:
Fiscal year:
2003 $ 15,099,130
2004 14,570,375
2005 14,041,619
2006 13,512,864
2007 91,810,066
Thereafter --
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$149,034,054
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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
At March 31, 2003, we had certain contractual obligations, which require
us to make payments as follows:
PAYMENTS DUE BY PERIOD (AS OF MARCH 31, 2003)
LESS THAN MORE THAN
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS TOTAL 1 YEAR 1-3 YEARS 3-5 YEARS 5 YEARS
- ----------------------- ----- ------ --------- --------- -------
(IN THOUSANDS)
Revolving Credit Facility(1) ......... $ 18,500 $ 18,500 $ -- $ -- $ --
Notes and Short-Term Obligations ..... 45,825 45,825 -- -- --
Long-Term Debt(2) .................... 1,052,337 63,465 169,017 56,232 763,623
Capital Lease (3) .................... 105,872 8,867 17,734 17,734 61,537
Operating Leases ..................... 80,516 21,457 27,205 14,269 17,585
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total Contractual Obligations ... $1,303,050 $ 158,114 $ 213,956 $ 88,235 $ 842,745
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
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(1) Maximum $250 million facility, of which $201.8 million was available as of
March 31, 2003. A total of $29.7 million of this commitment was
unavailable due to outstanding letters of credit and $18.5 million of this
commitment was unavailable due to borrowings from the revolving credit
facility.
(2) Refer to Term Loan A and Term Loan B obligations in certain events as
explained in "Liquidity and Capital Resources." See "Off-balance Sheet
Arrangements" for information concerning our receivables securitization
program.
(3) Amount represents the present value of future minimum lease payments for
the CPI capital lease.
We expect our total capital expenditures to be approximately $90 million
to $100 million in 2003. Of such amounts, we currently estimate that a minimum
range of $35 million to $45 million of ongoing maintenance capital expenditures
is required each year. We had $16.1 million in capital expenditures for the
three months ended March 31, 2003, compared to $17.7 million in capital
expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2002. We estimate that our
total depreciation and amortization expense will be approximately $100 million
to $110 million in 2003. We had $26.6 million in depreciation and amortization
expense for the three months ended March 31, 2003, compared to $26.8 million for
the three months ended March 31, 2002.
In 2003 we expect our total cash payments to members to be at least $24
million for revolvement, cash patronage and estates and age retirements.
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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
On January 1, 2003, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
146, "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities." The
standard requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or
disposal activity be recognized and measured initially at fair value when the
liability is incurred. Under prior accounting literature, certain costs for exit
activities were recognized at the date a company committed to an exit plan. The
provisions of the standard are effective for exit or disposal activities
initiated after December 31, 2002.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2003 includes
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified
by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," "may,"
"will," "could," "should," "seeks," "pro forma," "as adjusted," "anticipates,"
"intends," or other variations thereof, including their use in the negative, or
by discussions of strategies, plans or intentions. Although we believe that our
plans, intentions and expectations reflected in, or suggested by, such
forward-looking statements are reasonable, you should be aware that actual
results could differ materially from those projected by the forward-looking
statements. Because actual results may differ, readers are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We assume no obligation to
update such forward-looking statements or to update the reasons that actual
results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking
statements.
- OUR SUBSTANTIAL LEVERAGE COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR ABILITY TO
FULFILL OUR OBLIGATIONS UNDER OUR DEBT OBLIGATIONS AND OPERATE OUR
BUSINESS.
- SERVICING OUR INDEBTEDNESS REQUIRES A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF CASH,
AND OUR ABILITY TO GENERATE CASH DEPENDS ON MANY FACTORS BEYOND OUR
CONTROL.
- DESPITE OUR SUBSTANTIAL LEVERAGE, WE ARE ABLE TO INCUR MORE DEBT,
WHICH MAY INTENSIFY THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH OUR SUBSTANTIAL
LEVERAGE.
- RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY OUR DEBT AGREEMENTS LIMIT OUR ABILITY TO
FINANCE FUTURE OPERATIONS OR CAPITAL NEEDS OR ENGAGE IN OTHER
BUSINESS ACTIVITIES THAT MAY BE IN OUR INTEREST.
- IF CHEESE & PROTEIN INTERNATIONAL, LLC DEFAULTS ON ITS LEASE, THE
COMPANY MAY BE REQUIRED TO ASSUME CPI'S OBLIGATION UNDER THE LEASE.
- CHANGES IN CONSUMER PREFERENCES AND DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS COULD
DECREASE OUR REVENUES AND CASH FLOW.
- COMPETITION IN THE INDUSTRY MAY REDUCE OUR SALES AND MARGINS.
- AN OVERSUPPLY OF FOOD PROTEIN IN THE U.S. MARKET COULD CONTINUE TO
REDUCE OUR NET SALES AND CASH FLOWS.
- CHANGES IN THE MARKET PRICES OF THE DAIRY AND AGRICULTURAL
COMMODITIES THAT WE USE AS INPUTS AS WELL AS THE PRODUCTS WE MARKET
MAY CAUSE OUR OPERATING PROFIT AND THE LIKELIHOOD OF RECEIVING
DIVIDENDS FROM OUR JOINT VENTURES TO DECREASE.
- DECREASE IN MILK SUPPLY COULD DECREASE OUR SALES AND INCREASE OUR
COST OF PRODUCTION.
- WE OPERATE THROUGH JOINT VENTURES IN WHICH OUR RIGHTS TO EARNINGS
AND TO CONTROL THE JOINT VENTURE ARE LIMITED.
- WE MAY NOT SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENT THE STRATEGIES RELATING TO OUR
RECENT ACQUISITIONS OR ACHIEVE THE ANTICIPATED BENEFITS FROM THESE
ACQUISITIONS.
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- OUR OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO NUMEROUS LAWS AND REGULATIONS,
EXPOSING US TO POTENTIAL CLAIMS AND COMPLIANCE COSTS THAT COULD
ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR BUSINESS.
- PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIMS OR PRODUCT RECALLS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT
OUR BUSINESS REPUTATION AND EXPOSE US TO INCREASED SCRUTINY BY
FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATORS.
For a discussion of additional factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed
in our forward-looking statements, see the discussion of risk factors set forth
in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
For the three months ended March 31, 2003 the Company did not experience
significant changes in market risk exposures that materially affect the
quantitative and qualitative disclosures presented in the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(A) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
The Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure
controls and procedures (as defined in rule 13a-14(c) under the Exchange Act) as
of a date (the "Evaluation Date") within 90 days prior to the filing date of
this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Based upon their evaluation, the Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the
Evaluation Date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in timely
alerting them to the material information relating to us (or our consolidated
subsidiaries) required to be included in our periodic SEC filings.
(B) Changes in internal controls.
There were no significant changes made in our internal controls during the
period covered by this report or in other factors that could significantly
affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation and there were
no corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies or material
weaknesses.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are currently and from time to time involved in litigation incidental
to the conduct of our business. The damages claimed against us in some of these
cases are substantial. Although the amount of liability that may result from
these matters cannot be ascertained, we do not currently believe that, in the
aggregate, they will result in liabilities material to our consolidated
financial condition, future results of operations or cash flow.
In December 2002, we reached settlements with additional defendants
against whom we claimed had illegally fixed the prices for various vitamin and
methionine products we purchased. As a result of the settlements, we received
net proceeds of approximately $97 million in January 2003. Additional proceeds
received in the three months ended March 31, 2003 total $8.9 million. When
combined with the settlement proceeds received from similar claims settled since
the commencement of these actions, we have received cumulatively approximately
$180 million from the settling defendants. We continue to pursue similar claims
against several other defendants. With respect to the remaining claims, which
represent significantly less than half of the disputed vitamin purchases, we
anticipate a Minnesota trial in 2004.
In a letter dated January 18, 2001, we were identified by the United
States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") as a potentially responsible
party for the hazardous waste located at the Hudson Refinery Superfund Site in
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Cushing, Oklahoma. The letter invited us to enter into negotiations with the EPA
for the performance of a remedial investigation and feasibility study in
connection with the site and also demanded that we reimburse the EPA
approximately $8.9 million for remediation expenses already incurred at the
site. We have responded to the EPA denying any responsibility. No further
communication has been received from the EPA.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(A) EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Restated Articles of Incorporation of Land O'Lakes, Inc., as
amended, August 1998. (1)
3.2 By-Laws of Land O'Lakes Inc., as amended, February 2003*
4.1 Credit Agreement among Land O'Lakes, Inc., the Lenders party
thereto and The Chase Manhattan Bank, dated as of October
11, 2001. (1)
4.2 First Amendment dated November 6, 2001 to the Credit
Agreement dated October 11, 2001. (1)
4.3 Second Amendment dated February 15, 2002 to the Credit
Agreement dated October 11, 2001. (1)
4.4 Guarantee and Collateral Agreement among Land O'Lakes, Inc.
and certain of its subsidiaries and The Chase Manhattan
Bank, dated as of October 11, 2001. (1)
4.5 Indenture dated as of November 14, 2001, among Land O'Lakes,
Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries, and U.S. Bank,
including Form of 8 3/4% Senior Notes due 2011 and Form of
8 3/4% Senior Notes due 2011. (1)
4.6 Registration Rights Agreement dated November 14, 2001 by and
among Land O'Lakes, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries,
J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., SPP Capital Partners, LLC,
SunTrust Robinson Capital Markets, Inc., Tokyo-Mitsubishi
International plc and U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray, Inc. (1)
4.7 Purchase Agreement by and between Land O'Lakes, Inc., and
certain of its subsidiaries, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.,
SPP Capital Partners, LLC, SunTrust Robinson Capital
Markets, Inc., Tokyo-Mitsubishi International plc and U.S.
Bancorp Piper Jaffray, Inc., dated as of November 8, 2001. (1)
4.8 Form of Old Note (included in Exhibit 4.5). (1)
4.9 Form of New Note (included in Exhibit 4.5). (1)
10.1 AG2AG, LLC, Operating Agreement dated February 28, 2001, as modified
by the Bill of Sale, dated December 26, 2002*
99.1 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
99.2 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
(1) Incorporated by reference to the identical exhibit to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed March 18, 2002.
* Filed electronically herewith
(B) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
On February 26, 2003 the Company filed a Report on Form 8-K to make
available its Annual Report to Stakeholders.
On April 24, 2003 the Company furnished a Report on Form 8-K to report the
filing of a press release containing the Company's first quarter earnings
information.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized on the 14th day of May, 2003.
LAND O'LAKES, INC.
By /s/ Daniel Knutson
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Daniel Knutson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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CERTIFICATIONS
I, John E. Gherty, certify that:
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Land O'Lakes Inc.;
Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make
the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly
report;
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information
included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as
of, and for, the periods presented in the quarterly report;
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing
and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act
Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:
designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material
information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries,
is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the
period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;
evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this
quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of
the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the
Evaluation Date;
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our
most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of
registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
functions):
all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls
which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process,
summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's
auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees
who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have indicated in this quarterly
report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in
other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to
the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with
regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: May 14, 2003
By /s/ John E. Gherty
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John E. Gherty
President and Chief Executive Officer
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I, Daniel Knutson, certify that:
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Land O'Lakes Inc.;
Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make
the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly
report;
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information
included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as
of, and for, the periods presented in the annual report;
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing
and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act
Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:
designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material
information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries,
is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the
period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;
evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this
quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of
the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the
Evaluation Date;
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our
most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of
registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
functions):
all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls
which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process,
summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's
auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees
who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have indicated in this quarterly
report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in
other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to
the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with
regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: May 14, 2003
By /s/ Daniel Knutson
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Daniel Knutson
Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
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