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Exhibit 99.1

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Mark Westphal

Senior Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

(952) 258-4000

MICHAEL FOODS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

MINNETONKA, MN, November 14 — Michael Foods Group, Inc. today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2011.

(On June 29, 2010, M-Foods Holdings, Inc. together with its subsidiaries, merged with and into MFI Acquisition Corporation, and the surviving entity was renamed Michael Foods Group, Inc. (“Company”). The merger was accounted for as a business combination and a new accounting basis was established. The accounting policies followed by us in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements are consistent with those used prior to the merger transaction.)

Net earnings for the quarter ended October 1, 2011 were $0.6 million, compared to a net loss of $5.9 million in 2010. Net sales for the quarter ended October 1, 2011 were $459.5 million, compared to $429.4 million in 2010, an increase of 7%. Net sales for the nine months ended October 1, 2011 were $1,296.6 million, compared to $1,173.4 million in 2010, an increase of $123.2 million, or 11%. The quarter and nine-month periods ended October 1, 2011 were 13 and 39-week periods, while the comparable 2010 periods were 14 and 39 weeks. The additional week in the 2010 quarterly period represented an estimated $29 million or approximately 7% of the net sales. The 2010 merger transaction had a significant impact on earnings in all periods presented, with transaction-related costs impacting 2010, and higher depreciation, amortization of intangibles and interest expense impacting 2011 and the quarter ended October 2, 2010.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and other adjustments (“Adjusted EBITDA,” as defined in the Company’s credit facility) for the quarter ended October 1, 2011 (13-week period) were $55.3 million, compared to $61.8 million in 2010 (14-week period), a decrease of 10.5%. Adjusted EBITDA decreased $4.7 million or 3% to $159.1 million for the nine months ended October 1, 2011 (39-week period) compared to $163.8 million in the comparable 2010 39-week period.

Michael Foods Group, Inc. uses Adjusted EBITDA as a measurement of financial results, as an indication of the relative strength of its operating performance, and to determine incentive compensation levels. Management believes that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA provide potential investors with useful information with which to analyze and compare with other companies in our industry our operating performance and our ability to service debt.

Certain items contained in this release may be “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements include statements concerning our plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, future sales or performance, capital expenditures, financing needs, ability to fund operations, intentions relating to acquisitions, our competitive strengths and weaknesses, our business strategy and the trends we anticipate in the industries and economies in which we operate and other information that is not historical information. When used herein, the words “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes” and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance.

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All forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions. Our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith, and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them, but there can be no assurance that our expectations, beliefs and projections will be realized. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this release, including the factors described under “Risk Factors” in our Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-173400), which was declared effective by the SEC on July 7, 2011. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this release including changes in domestic and international economic conditions.

Unaudited segment data follows (in thousands):

 

     Egg
Products
     Potato
Products
    Crystal
Farms
     Corporate     Total  

Company

            
Quarter ended October 1, 2011             

External net sales

   $ 311,692       $ 31,567      $ 116,228       $ —        $ 459,487   

Net earnings (loss)

     10,504         725        966         (11,625     570   

Adjusted EBITDA

     47,400         4,773        4,730         (1,575   $ 55,328   
Quarter ended October 2, 2010             

External net sales

   $ 293,413       $ 31,232      $ 104,726       $ —        $ 429,371   

Net earnings (loss)

     3,848         (338     672         (10,049     (5,867

Adjusted EBITDA

     55,178         2,718        5,780         (1,842     61,834   
Nine months ended October 1, 2011             

External net sales

   $ 884,711       $ 91,580      $ 320,316       $ —        $ 1,296,607   

Net earnings (loss)

     37,556         2,943        7,489         (53,019     (5,031

Adjusted EBITDA

     131,566         14,220        18,979         (5,649     159,116   

Predecessor

            
Six months ended June 26, 2010             

External net sales

   $ 508,085       $ 57,661      $ 178,249       $ —        $ 743,995   

Net earnings (loss)

     39,743         (5,122     7,800         (76,704     (34,283

Adjusted EBITDA

     87,458         3,558        14,564         (3,624     101,956   

Adjusted EBITDA is a financial indicator used to analyze and compare companies on the basis of operating performance. It should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and is not indicative of operating profit or cash flow from operations as determined under generally accepted accounting principles.

 


The following table reconciles net earnings (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended October 1, 2011 (unaudited, in thousands):

 

     Egg
Products
     Potato
Products
     Crystal
Farms
     Corporate     Total  

Net earnings (loss)

   $ 10,504       $ 725       $ 966       $ (11,625   $ 570   

Unrealized gain on currency translation (a)

     1,433         —           —           —          1,433   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated net earnings (loss)

     11,937         725         966         (11,625     2,003   

Interest expense

     225         153         —           25,480        25,858   

Intercompany interest expense (income)

     7,365         514         1,123         (9,002     —     

Income tax expense (benefit)

     5,676         372         500         (5,572     976   

Depreciation and amortization

     19,699         2,851         1,981         1        24,532   

Non-cash and stock option compensation

     —           —           —           529        529   

Equity sponsor management fee

     —           —           —           557        557   

Fees and expenses in connection with the exchange of the 9.75% senior notes

     —           —           —           104        104   

Expenses related to industrial revenue bonds guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries

     139         —           —           —          139   

Unrealized loss on swap contracts

     630         —           —           —          630   

Other charges

     1,729         158         160         (2,047     —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA, as defined in the credit agreement

   $ 47,400       $ 4,773       $ 4,730       $ (1,575   $ 55,328   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) The unrealized gain on currency translation relates to an intercompany note receivable denominated in Canadian currency due from our foreign subsidiary, MFI Food Canada Ltd.

 


The following table reconciles net earnings (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended October 2, 2010 (unaudited, in thousands):

 

     Egg
Products
     Potato
Products
    Crystal
Farms
     Corporate     Total  

Consolidated net earnings (loss)

   $ 3,848       $ (338   $ 672       $ (10,049   $ (5,867

Interest expense

     268         140        —           26,950        27,358   

Income tax expense (benefit)

     13,427         (551     1,540         (18,217     (3,801

Depreciation and amortization

     19,594         2,880        1,946         1        24,421   

Non-cash and stock option compensation

     —           —          —           496        496   

Equity sponsor management fee

     —           —          —           561        561   

Non-cash purchase accounting adjustments

     15,930         483        1,515         —          17,928   

Expenses related to industrial revenue bonds guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries

     151         —          —           —          151   

Unrealized loss on swap contracts

     587         —          —           —          587   

Other charges

     1,373         104        107         (1,584     —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA, as defined in the credit agreement

   $ 55,178       $ 2,718      $ 5,780       $ (1,842   $ 61,834   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 


The following table reconciles net earnings (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended October 1, 2011 (unaudited, in thousands):

 

     Egg
Products
     Potato
Products
    Crystal
Farms
     Corporate     Total  

Net earnings (loss)

   $ 37,556       $ 2,943      $ 7,489       $ (53,019   $ (5,031

Unrealized gain on currency translation (a)

     756         —          —           —          756   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated net earnings (loss)

     38,312         2,943        7,489         (53,019     (4,275

Interest expense

     709         497        —           75,427        76,633   

Intercompany interest expense (income)

     7,365         514        1,123         (9,002     —     

Income tax expense (benefit)

     19,942         1,517        3,870         (27,381     (2,052

Depreciation and amortization

     59,123         8,553        5,944         5        73,625   

Non-cash and stock option compensation

     —           —          —           1,418        1,418   

Cash expenses incurred in connection with the refinancing

     —           —          —           4,760        4,760   

Business optimization project expense

     —           —          —           2,830        2,830   

Realized gain upon the disposition of property not in the ordinary course of business

     —           (354     —           —          (354

Equity sponsor management fee

     —           —          —           1,726        1,726   

Fees and expenses in connection with the exchange of the 9.75% senior notes

     —           —          —           351        351   

Expenses related to industrial revenue bonds guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries

     532         —          —           —          532   

Unrealized loss on swap contracts

     395         —          —           —          395   

Loss attributable to the early extinguishment of indebtedness

     —           —          —           3,527        3,527   

Other charges

     5,188         550        553         (6,291     —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA, as defined in the credit agreement

   $ 131,566       $ 14,220      $ 18,979       $ (5,649   $ 159,116   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) The unrealized gain on currency translation relates to an intercompany note receivable denominated in Canadian currency due from our foreign subsidiary, MFI Food Canada Ltd.

 


The following table reconciles net earnings (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 26, 2010 (unaudited, in thousands):

 

     Egg
Products
    Potato
Products
    Crystal
Farms
     Corporate     Total  

Net earnings (loss)

   $ 39,743      $ (5,122   $ 7,800       $ (76,704   $ (34,283

Interest expense

     522        253        12         30,275        31,062   

Income tax expense (benefit)

     20,404        (2,638     4,030         (35,561     (13,765

Depreciation and amortization

     23,082        10,633        2,292         2        36,009   

Non-cash and stock option compensation

     —          —          —           35,762        35,762   

Cash expenses incurred in connection with the transaction

     —          —          —           14,730        14,730   

Equity sponsor management fee

     —          —          —           1,072        1,072   

Expenses related to industrial revenue bonds guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries

     303        —          —           —          303   

Unrealized gain on swap contracts

     (172     —          —           —          (172

Loss attributable to the early extinguishment of indebtedness

     —          —          —           31,238        31,238   

Other charges

     3,576        432        430         (4,438     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA, as defined in the credit agreement

   $ 87,458      $ 3,558      $ 14,564       $ (3,624   $ 101,956   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Michael Foods Group, Inc., based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, is a producer and distributor of food products to the foodservice, retail and food-ingredient markets. Its principal products are egg products, refrigerated potato products, cheese and other dairy-case products.

 


Consolidated statements of operations are as follows:

Michael Foods Group, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the periods Ended

(In thousands)

 

     Company     Predecessor  
     Quarter
Ended
October 1,
2011
     Nine Months
Ended
October 1,
2011
    Quarter
Ended
October 2,
2010
    Six Months
Ended
June 26,
2010
 

Net sales

   $ 459,487       $ 1,296,607      $ 429,371      $ 743,995   

Cost of sales

     393,467         1,099,892        372,416        612,748   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     66,020         196,715        56,955        131,247   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     37,095         122,620        39,157        102,283   

Transaction costs

     —           —          —          14,730   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating profit

     28,925         74,095        17,798        14,234   

Interest expense, net

     25,850         76,606        27,345        30,985   

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

     —           3,527        —          31,238   

Unrealized loss on currency translation

     1,433         756        —          —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary

     1,642         (6,794     (9,547     (47,989

Income tax expense (benefit)

     976         (2,052     (3,801     (13,765

Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiary

     96         289        121        59   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

   $ 570       $ (5,031   $ (5,867   $ (34,283
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     October 1,
2011
     October 2,
2010
 

Selected Balance Sheet Information:

     

Cash and equivalents

   $ 36,065       $ 9,679   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accrued interest

   $ 9,770       $ 12,510   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Long-term debt, including current maturities

   $ 1,281,043       $ 1,238,861   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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