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Exhibit 99.1
SUPERVALU Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2017 Results
Fourth quarter net earnings from continuing operations of $6 million; adjusted EBITDA of $124 million
Fourth quarter net earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.02; adjusted earnings per share of $0.13
Completion of Save-A-Lot sale in fourth quarter strengthened balance sheet
Agreement to acquire Unified Grocers announced in April 2017
Total outstanding debt and pension obligation reduced by $1.04 billion and $248 million, respectively, in fiscal 2017

MINNEAPOLIS - (BUSINESS WIRE) - April 25, 2017--SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE: SVU) today reported fourth quarter fiscal 2017 consolidated net sales of $2.91 billion and net earnings from continuing operations of $6 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, which included $32 million in after-tax charges and costs related to an asset impairment charge, unamortized financing cost charges and a pension settlement charge. When adjusted for these items, fourth quarter fiscal 2017 net earnings from continuing operations were $38 million, or $0.13 per diluted share.
Net earnings from continuing operations for last year’s fourth quarter were $30 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, which included $9 million in after-tax charges and costs related to debt refinancing charges and store closure charges and costs. When adjusted for these items, fourth quarter fiscal 2016 net earnings from continuing operations were $39 million, or $0.14 per diluted share.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, SUPERVALU completed the sale of its Save-A-Lot business. The results of operations, financial position and cash flows of the Save-A-Lot business are presented as discontinued operations for all periods, and SUPERVALU's results from continuing operations no longer include the sales, operating earnings, net earnings, and adjusted EBITDA from Save-A-Lot.  Certain costs previously charged to Save-A-Lot are included in SUPERVALU's results from continuing operations and now relate to performing under the services agreement entered into with Save-A-Lot.  For comparability purposes, management includes a pro forma adjustment to its adjusted EBITDA that reflects the fees SUPERVALU expects to recognize under the services agreement for the applicable periods prior to the sale. [See tables 1-6 for a reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP (adjusted) results appearing in this release.]

"We finished fiscal 2017 with momentum in our Wholesale business and an improved balance sheet resulting from the sale of Save-A-Lot,” said President and CEO Mark Gross.  “I’m very excited about our agreement to acquire Unified Grocers as it brings together two great companies to create one of the nation’s leading grocery wholesale organizations. At the same time, we are working to fundamentally improve the shopping experience in our retail stores and with new leadership and renewed passion we are focused on changing our operating results.  I remain optimistic for growth and believe strongly in the path our team is pursuing to achieve it.”
Fourth Quarter Results - Continuing Operations
Fourth quarter net sales were $2.91 billion compared to $2.89 billion last year, an increase of $16 million or 0.6 percent. Total net sales within the Wholesale segment increased 3.0 percent. Retail identical store sales were negative 5.8 percent. Fees earned under services agreements in the fourth quarter were $42 million compared to $44 million last year.
Gross profit for the fourth quarter was $435 million, or 15.0 percent of net sales. Last year’s fourth quarter gross profit was $431 million, or 14.9 percent of net sales. The gross profit rate increase compared to last year is primarily driven by higher gross margins and vendor allowances as well as lower inventory shrink costs.
Selling and administrative expenses in the fourth quarter were $400 million and included a $41 million asset impairment charge and a $1 million pension settlement charge. When adjusted for these items, selling and administrative expenses were $358 million, or 12.3 percent of net sales. Selling and administrative expenses in last year’s fourth quarter were $356 million and included $6 million of store closure charges and costs. When adjusted for these items, last year's selling and administrative expenses were $350 million, or 12.1 percent of net sales. The increase in the adjusted selling and administrative expenses rate compared to last year was primarily driven by higher employee costs, partially offset by lower pension expense.
Net interest expense for the fourth quarter was $40 million which included $12 million in unamortized financing cost charges. When adjusted for this item, net interest expense was $28 million. Last year's fourth quarter net interest expense was $47 million which included $10 million in debt refinancing costs and unamortized financing cost charges. When adjusted for these items, last year's fourth quarter interest expense was $37 million. The decrease in adjusted net interest expense was primarily driven by lower outstanding debt balances associated with the use of proceeds from the sale of Save-A-Lot.





Income tax benefit was $9 million for the fourth quarter compared to $0 million in last year’s fourth quarter. The fourth quarter of both years included discrete items that impacted the effective tax rate.
Wholesale
Fourth quarter Wholesale net sales were $1.79 billion, compared to $1.74 billion last year, an increase of 3.0 percent. The net sales increase is primarily due to sales to new customers and increased sales from new stores operated by existing customers, partially offset by stores from the prior year no longer being supplied by the Company.
Wholesale operating earnings in the fourth quarter were $64 million, or 3.6 percent of net sales. Last year’s Wholesale operating earnings in the fourth quarter were $50 million, or 2.9 percent of net sales. The increase in Wholesale operating earnings was driven by higher gross margins and vendor allowances.
Retail
Fourth quarter Retail net sales were $1.07 billion, compared to $1.11 billion last year, a decrease of 3.2 percent. The net sales decrease reflects negative identical store sales of 5.8 percent, partially offset by sales from acquired and new stores.
Retail operating loss in the fourth quarter was $27 million and included a $41 million asset impairment charge. When adjusted for this item, Retail operating earnings were $14 million, or 1.3 percent of net sales. Last year’s Retail operating earnings in the fourth quarter were $30 million, or 2.7 percent of net sales. The decrease in Retail operating earnings, as adjusted, was driven by the impact of lower sales and higher employee costs partially due to acquired and new stores.
Corporate
Fourth quarter fees earned under services agreements were $42 million compared to $44 million last year.
Net Corporate operating loss in the fourth quarter was $2 million and included $1 million of costs related to a pension settlement charge. When adjusted for this item, net Corporate operating loss was $1 million. Last year’s fourth quarter net Corporate operating loss was $5 million and included $6 million in store closure charges and costs. When adjusted for this item, last year's net Corporate operating income was $1 million. The decrease in net Corporate operating earnings, as adjusted, was primarily driven by higher employee costs, partially offset by lower pension expense.
Discontinued Operations
Fiscal 2017 included a $577 million after-tax gain on the sale of Save-A-Lot, recorded in Income from discontinued operations, net of tax.
Cash Flows - Continuing Operations
Fiscal 2017 net cash flows provided by operating activities of continuing operations were $308 million, compared to $245 million last year, primarily reflecting lower levels of cash utilized toward operating assets and liabilities. Fiscal 2017 net cash flows used in investing activities of continuing operations were $198 million, compared to $187 million last year, primarily reflecting an increase in capital spending. Fiscal 2017 net cash flows used in financing activities of continuing operations were $1,106 million, compared to $192 million last year, primarily reflecting the required debt prepayments as part of the Save-A-Lot sale.
Conference Call ­­­
A conference call to review the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2017 results is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. central time today. The call will be webcast live at www.supervaluinvestors.com (click on microphone icon). A replay of the call will be archived at www.supervaluinvestors.com. To access the website replay, go to the "Investors" link and click on "Presentations and Webcasts."
About SUPERVALU INC.
SUPERVALU INC. is one of the largest grocery wholesalers and retailers in the U.S. with annual sales of approximately $12 billion. SUPERVALU serves customers across the United States through a network of 2,363 stores including 1,902 stores operated by wholesale customers serviced primarily by the Company’s food distribution business and 217 traditional retail grocery stores operated under five retail banners in six geographic regions (store counts as of February 25, 2017). Headquartered in Minnesota, SUPERVALU has approximately 29,000 employees. For more information about SUPERVALU visit www.supervalu.com.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS RELEVANT TO FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF “SAFE HARBOR” PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995.





Except for the historical and factual information, the matters set forth in this news release and related conference call, particularly those pertaining to SUPERVALU’s expectations, guidance, or future operating results, and other statements identified by words such as “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “outlook” and similar expressions are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including competition, ability to execute operations and initiatives, ability to realize benefits from acquisitions and dispositions, ability to grow sales, reliance on the wholesale customers' performance, failure to perform services, wind down of the Company’s relationships with Albertson’s LLC and New Albertson’s, Inc., ability to maintain or increase margins or identical store sales, restrictive covenants from indebtedness, labor relations issues, escalating costs of providing employee benefits, intrusions to and disruption of information technology systems, changes in military business, adequacy of insurance, asset impairment charges, fluctuations in our common stock price, impact of economic conditions, commodity pricing, severe weather, disruption to supply chain and distribution network, governmental regulation, food and drug safety issues, legal proceedings, pharmacy reimbursement and health care financing, intellectual property protection, and other risk factors relating to our business or industry as detailed from time to time in SUPERVALU's reports filed with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release. Unless legally required, SUPERVALU undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.







SUPERVALU INC. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except percent and per share data)
 
Fourth Quarter Ended
 
Fiscal Year Ended
 
February 25, 2017 
 (12 weeks)
 
February 27, 2016 
 (12 weeks)
 
February 25, 2017 
 (52 weeks)
 
February 27, 2016 
 (52 weeks)
Net sales
$
2,907

 
100.0
 %
 
$
2,891

 
100.0
 %
 
$
12,480

 
100.0
 %
 
$
12,907

 
100.0
 %
Cost of sales
2,472

 
85.0

 
2,460

 
85.1

 
10,693

 
85.7

 
11,033

 
85.5

Gross profit
435

 
15.0

 
431

 
14.9

 
1,787

 
14.3

 
1,874

 
14.5

Selling and administrative expenses(1)
400

 
13.7

 
356

 
12.3

 
1,589

 
12.7

 
1,570

 
12.2

Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges(1)

 

 

 

 
15

 
0.1

 
6

 

Operating earnings
35

 
1.2

 
75

 
2.6

 
183

 
1.5

 
298

 
2.3

Interest expense, net(1)
40

 
1.3

 
47

 
1.6

 
181

 
1.4

 
195

 
1.5

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
 

 
(5
)
 

 
(5
)
 

(Loss) earnings from continuing operations before income taxes(1)
(3
)
 
(0.1
)
 
30

 
1.0

 
7

 
0.1

 
108

 
0.8

Income tax (benefit) provision
(9
)
 
(0.3
)
 

 

 
(20
)
 
(0.2
)
 
24

 
0.2

Net earnings from continuing operations(1)
6

 
0.2

 
30

 
1.0

 
27

 
0.2

 
84

 
0.6

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
594

 
20.5

 
24

 
0.9

 
627

 
5.0

 
102

 
0.8

Net earnings including noncontrolling interests
600

 
20.7

 
54

 
1.9

 
654

 
5.2

 
186

 
1.4

Less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
(1
)
 

 
(2
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(4
)
 

 
(8
)
 
(0.1
)
Net earnings attributable to SUPERVALU INC.
$
599

 
20.6
 %
 
$
52

 
1.8
 %
 
$
650

 
5.2
 %
 
$
178

 
1.4
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic net earnings per share attributable to SUPERVALU INC.:
Continuing operations
$
0.02

 
 
 
$
0.10

 
 
 
$
0.09

 
 
 
$
0.29

 
 
Discontinued operations
$
2.23

 
 
 
$
0.09

 
 
 
$
2.37

 
 
 
$
0.39

 
 
Basic net earnings per share
$
2.25

 
 
 
$
0.20

 
 
 
$
2.45

 
 
 
$
0.68

 
 
Diluted net earnings per share attributable to SUPERVALU INC.:
Continuing operations(2)
$
0.02

 
 
 
$
0.10

 
 
 
$
0.09

 
 
 
$
0.28

 
 
Discontinued operations
$
2.21

 
 
 
$
0.09

 
 
 
$
2.34

 
 
 
$
0.38

 
 
Diluted net earnings per share
$
2.23

 
 
 
$
0.20

 
 
 
$
2.43

 
 
 
$
0.66

 
 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic
267

 
 
 
264

 
 
 
265

 
 
 
263

 
 
Diluted
269

 
 
 
267

 
 
 
268

 
 
 
268

 
 

(1)
Results from continuing operations for the fourth quarter ended February 25, 2017 include net charges and costs of $54 before tax ($32 after tax, or $0.11 per diluted share), composed of an asset impairment charge of $41 before tax ($25 after tax, or $0.09 per diluted share) and a pension settlement charge of $1 before tax ($0 after tax, or $0.00 per diluted share) within Selling and administrative expenses, and unamortized financing cost charges of $12 before tax ($7 after tax, or $0.02 per diluted share) within Interest expense, net.
Results from continuing operations for the fourth quarter ended February 27, 2016 include net charges and costs of $16 before tax ($9 after tax, or $0.04 per diluted share), comprised of debt refinancing costs of $6 before tax ($4 after tax, or $0.02 per diluted share) and unamortized financing cost charges of $4 before tax ($2 after tax, or $0.01 per diluted share) included within Interest expense, net, and store closure charges and costs of $6 before tax ($3 after tax, or $0.01 per diluted share) included within Selling and administrative expenses.
Results from continuing operations for the year ended February 25, 2017 include net charges and costs of $110 before tax ($56 after tax, or $0.20 per diluted share), comprised of pension settlement charges of $42 before tax ($24 after tax, or $0.09 per diluted share), an asset impairment charge of $41 before tax ($25 after tax, or $0.09 per diluted share) and store closure charges and costs of $5 before tax ($4 after tax, or $0.01 per diluted share), offset in part by a supply agreement termination fee of $9 before tax ($6 after tax, or $0.02 per diluted share), a sales and use tax refund of $2 before tax ($1 after tax, or $0.00 per diluted share), and severance benefits of $1 before tax ($1 after tax, or $0.00 per diluted share) within Selling and administrative expenses, a goodwill impairment charge of $15 before tax ($9 after tax, or $0.03 per diluted share) within Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges, and unamortized financing cost charges of $17 before tax ($10 after tax, or $0.03 per diluted share), and debt refinancing costs of $2 before tax ($1 after tax, or $0.00 per diluted share) within Interest expense, net.
Results from continuing operations for the year ended February 27, 2016 include net charges and costs of $29 before tax ($17 after tax, or $0.06 per diluted share), comprised of store closure charges and costs of $7 before tax ($4 after tax, or $0.01 per diluted share), an intangible asset impairment charge of $6 before tax ($4 after tax, or $0.01 per diluted share) and severance costs of $6 before tax ($3 after tax, or $0.01 per diluted share) included within Selling and administrative expenses, and debt refinancing costs of $6 before tax ($4 after tax, or $0.02 per diluted share) and unamortized financing cost charges of $4 before tax ($2 after tax, or $0.01 per diluted share) included within Interest expense, net.





SUPERVALU INC. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED SEGMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except percent data)
 
Fourth Quarter Ended
 
Fiscal Year Ended
 
February 25, 
 2017 
 (12 weeks)
 
February 27, 
 2016 
 (12 weeks)
 
February 25, 
 2017 
 (52 weeks)
 
February 27, 
 2016 
 (52 weeks)
Net sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wholesale
$
1,793

 
$
1,740

 
$
7,705

 
$
7,935

% of total
61.7
 %
 
60.2
%
 
61.7
 %
 
61.5
%
Retail
1,072

 
1,107

 
4,596

 
4,769

% of total
36.9
 %
 
38.3
%
 
36.8
 %
 
36.9
%
Corporate
42

 
44

 
179

 
203

% of total
1.4
 %
 
1.5
%
 
1.5
 %
 
1.6
%
Total net sales
$
2,907

 
$
2,891

 
$
12,480

 
$
12,907

 
100.0
 %
 
100.0
%
 
100.0
 %
 
100.0
%
Operating earnings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wholesale(1)
$
64

 
$
50

 
$
238

 
$
230

% of Wholesale sales
3.6
 %
 
2.9
%
 
3.1
 %
 
2.9
%
Retail(2)
(27
)
 
30

 
(45
)
 
94

% of Retail sales
(2.6
)%
 
2.7
%
 
(1.0
)%
 
2.0
%
Corporate(3)
(2
)
 
(5
)
 
(10
)
 
(26
)
Total operating earnings
35

 
75

 
183

 
298

% of total net sales
1.2
 %
 
2.6
%
 
1.5
 %
 
2.3
%
Interest expense, net(4)
40

 
47

 
181

 
195

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
(5
)
 
(5
)
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
(3
)
 
30

 
7

 
108

Income tax (benefit) provision
(9
)
 

 
(20
)
 
24

Net earnings from continuing operations
6

 
30

 
27

 
84

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
594

 
24

 
627

 
102

Net earnings including noncontrolling interests
600

 
54

 
654

 
186

Less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
(4
)
 
(8
)
Net earnings attributable to SUPERVALU INC.
$
599

 
$
52

 
$
650

 
$
178

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIFO (credit) charge
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wholesale
$
(1
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$

 
$
1

Retail
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
1

 
2

Total LIFO (credit) charge
$
(2
)
 
$
(3
)
 
$
1

 
$
3

Depreciation and amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wholesale
$
14

 
$
12

 
$
54

 
$
49

Retail
31

 
35

 
145

 
153

Corporate
3

 
2

 
8

 
8

Total depreciation and amortization
$
48

 
$
49

 
$
207

 
$
210


(1)
Wholesale operating earnings for the fiscal year ended February 25, 2017 include a supply agreement termination fee of $9. Wholesale operating earnings for the fiscal year ended February 27, 2016 include an intangible asset impairment charge of $6.
(2)
Retail operating loss for the fourth quarter ended February 25, 2017 includes an asset impairment charge of $41. Retail operating loss for the fiscal year ended February 25, 2017 includes an asset impairment charge of $41, a goodwill impairment charge of $15 and store closure charges and costs of $5. Retail operating earnings for the fiscal year ended February 27, 2016 include store closure charges and costs of $1.
(3)
Corporate operating loss for the fourth quarter ended February 25, 2017 includes a pension settlement charge of $1. Corporate operating loss for the fourth quarter ended February 27, 2016 includes store closure charges and costs of $6. Corporate operating loss for the fiscal year ended February 25, 2017 includes pension settlement charges of $42, offset in part by a sales and use tax refund of $2 and a severance benefit of $1. Corporate operating loss for the fiscal year ended February 27, 2016 includes severance costs of $6 and store closure charges and costs of $6.
(4)
Interest expense, net for the fourth quarter ended February 25, 2017 includes unamortized financing cost charges of $12. Interest expense, net for the fiscal year ended February 25, 2017 includes unamortized financing cost charges of $17 and debt refinancing costs of $2. Interest expense, net for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 27, 2016 includes debt refinancing costs of $6 and unamortized financing costs charges of $4.





SUPERVALU INC. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except par value data)
 
February 25,
2017
 
February 27,
2016
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
332

 
$
42

Receivables, net
386

 
406

Inventories, net
764

 
738

Other current assets
59

 
73

Current assets of discontinued operations

 
376

Total current assets
1,541

 
1,635

Property, plant and equipment, net
1,004

 
1,021

Goodwill
710

 
725

Intangible assets, net
39

 
47

Deferred tax assets
165

 
238

Other assets
121

 
91

Long-term assets of discontinued operations

 
613

Total assets
$
3,580

 
$
4,370

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
881

 
$
829

Accrued vacation, compensation and benefits
150

 
148

Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations
26

 
123

Other current liabilities
172

 
126

Current liabilities of discontinued operations

 
346

Total current liabilities
1,229

 
1,572

Long-term debt
1,263

 
2,197

Long-term capital lease obligations
186

 
194

Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations
322

 
578

Long-term tax liabilities
63

 
75

Other long-term liabilities
134

 
145

Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations

 
42

Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)
 
 
 
Common stock, $0.01 par value: 400 shares authorized; 268 and 266 shares issued, respectively
3

 
3

Capital in excess of par value
2,828

 
2,808

Treasury stock, at cost, 0 and 1 shares, respectively
(2
)
 
(5
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(278
)
 
(422
)
Accumulated deficit
(2,175
)
 
(2,825
)
Total SUPERVALU INC. stockholders’ equity (deficit)
376

 
(441
)
Noncontrolling interests
7

 
8

Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)
383

 
(433
)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)
$
3,580

 
$
4,370








SUPERVALU INC. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
 
Fiscal Year Ended
 
February 25, 2017 
 (52 weeks)
 
February 27, 2016 
 (52 weeks)
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 
 
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests
$
654

 
$
186

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
627

 
102

Net earnings from continuing operations
27

 
84

Adjustments to reconcile Net earnings from continuing operations to Net cash provided by operating activities—continuing operations:
 
 
 
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges
15

 
6

Asset impairment and other charges
47

 
8

Loss on debt extinguishment
19

 
10

Net gain on sale of assets and exits of surplus leases
(1
)
 
(2
)
Depreciation and amortization
207

 
210

LIFO charge
1

 
3

Deferred income taxes
2

 
1

Stock-based compensation
18

 
22

Net pension and other postretirement benefits costs
18

 
34

Contributions to pension and other postretirement benefit plans
(62
)
 
(40
)
Other adjustments
3

 
20

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business combinations:
 
 
 
Receivables
27

 
22

Inventories
(18
)
 
(52
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
36

 
(33
)
Income taxes
(23
)
 
(8
)
Other changes in operating assets and liabilities
(8
)
 
(40
)
Net cash provided by operating activities—continuing operations
308

 
245

Net cash provided by operating activities—discontinued operations
53

 
179

Net cash provided by operating activities
361

 
424

Cash flows from investing activities
 
 
 
Proceeds from sale of assets
4

 
2

Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(182
)
 
(158
)
Payments for business acquisition
(19
)
 
(7
)
Other
(1
)
 
(24
)
Net cash used in investing activities—continuing operations
(198
)
 
(187
)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities—discontinued operations
1,219

 
(101
)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
1,021

 
(288
)
Cash flows from financing activities
 
 
 
Proceeds from issuance of debt
218

 
138

Proceeds from the sale of common stock
3

 
10

Payments of debt and capital lease obligations
(1,315
)
 
(320
)
Payments for debt financing costs
(6
)
 
(9
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(7
)
 
(10
)
Dividends paid

 

Other
1

 
(1
)
Net cash used in financing activities—continuing operations
(1,106
)
 
(192
)
Net cash used in financing activities—discontinued operations
(1
)
 
(1
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(1,107
)
 
(193
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
275

 
(57
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
57

 
114

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
$
332

 
$
57

Less cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations at end of year

 
(15
)
Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations at end of year
$
332

 
$
42

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Supervalu’s non-cash activities were as follows:
 
 
 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment included in Accounts payable
$
33

 
$
28

Capital lease asset additions
$
17

 
$
20

Interest and income taxes paid:
 
 
 
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized
$
156

 
$
176

Income taxes (refunded) paid, net
$
24

 
$
91






SUPERVALU INC. and Subsidiaries
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Unaudited)

SUPERVALU INC.'s consolidated financial statements are prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The measures and items identified below, and the adjusted Selling and administrative expenses, are provided as a supplement to our consolidated financial statements and should not be considered an alternative to any GAAP measure of performance or liquidity. The presentation of these financial measures and items is not intended to be a substitute for or be superior to any financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Investors are cautioned that there are material limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures as an analytical tool. Certain adjustments to our GAAP financial measures exclude certain items that are recurring in nature and may be reflected in our financial results for the foreseeable future. These measurements and items may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. All measurements are provided as a reconciliation from a GAAP measurement. Management believes the measurements and items identified below are important measures of business performance that provide investors and financial institutions with useful supplemental information. SUPERVALU utilizes certain non-GAAP measures to analyze underlying core business trends to understand operating performance. In addition, management utilizes certain non-GAAP measures as a compensation performance measure. The items below should be reviewed in conjunction with SUPERVALU INC.'s financial results reported in accordance with GAAP, as reported in SUPERVALU's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 25, 2017.

RECONCILIATIONS OF (LOSS) EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS AFTER ADJUSTMENTS
Table 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fourth Quarter Ended February 25, 2017
(In millions, except per share data)
 
 (Loss) earnings Before Tax
 
 Earnings After Tax
 
 Diluted Earnings Per Share
Continuing operations
 
$
(3
)
 
$
6

 
$
0.02

Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset impairment charge
 
41

 
25

 
0.09

Unamortized financing cost charges
 
12

 
7

 
0.02

Pension settlement charge
 
1

 

 

Continuing operations after adjustments
 
$
51

 
$
38

 
$
0.13

Table 2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiscal Year Ended February 25, 2017
(In millions, except per share data)
 
 Earnings Before Tax
 
 Earnings After Tax
 
 Diluted Earnings Per Share
Continuing operations
 
$
7

 
$
27

 
$
0.09

Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pension settlement charges
 
42

 
24

 
0.09

Asset impairment charge
 
41

 
25

 
0.09

Unamortized financing cost charges
 
17

 
10

 
0.03

Goodwill impairment charge
 
15

 
9

 
0.03

Store closure charges and costs
 
5

 
4

 
0.01

Debt refinancing costs
 
2

 
1

 

Supply agreement termination fee
 
(9
)
 
(6
)
 
(0.02
)
Deferred income tax benefit
 

 
(9
)
 
(0.03
)
Sales and use tax refund
 
(2
)
 
(1
)
 

Severance costs
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 

Continuing operations after adjustments
 
$
117

 
$
83

 
$
0.29

Table 3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fourth Quarter Ended February 27, 2016
(In millions, except per share data)
 
 Earnings Before Tax
 
 Earnings After Tax
 
 Diluted Earnings Per Share
Continuing operations
 
$
30

 
$
30

 
$
0.10

Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Store closure charges and costs
 
6

 
3

 
0.01

Debt refinancing costs
 
6

 
4

 
0.02

Unamortized financing cost charges
 
4

 
2

 
0.01

Continuing operations after adjustments
 
$
46

 
$
39

 
$
0.14






Table 4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiscal Year Ended February 27, 2016
(In millions, except per share data)
 
 Earnings Before Tax
 
 Earnings After Tax
 
 Diluted Earnings Per Share
Continuing operations
 
$
108

 
$
84

 
$
0.28

Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Store closure charges and costs
 
7

 
4

 
0.01

Severance costs
 
6

 
3

 
0.01

Intangible asset impairment charge
 
6

 
4

 
0.01

Debt refinancing costs
 
6

 
4

 
0.02

Unamortized financing cost charges
 
4

 
2

 
0.01

Continuing operations after adjustments
 
$
137

 
$
101

 
$
0.34

RECONCILIATIONS OF NET EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO ADJUSTED EBITDA AND PRO FORMA ADJUSTED EBITDA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Table 5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fourth Quarter Ended
 
Fiscal Year Ended
(In millions)
 
February 25, 
 2017 
 (12 weeks)
 
February 27, 
 2016 
 (12 weeks)
 
February 25, 
 2017 
 (52 weeks)
 
February 27, 
 2016 
 (52 weeks)
Results of operations, as reported
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings from continuing operations
 
$
6

 
$
30

 
$
27

 
$
84

Income tax (benefit) provision
 
(9
)
 

 
(20
)
 
24

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
(5
)
 
(5
)
Interest expense, net
 
40

 
47

 
181

 
195

Total operating earnings
 
$
35

 
$
75

 
$
183

 
$
298

Add Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
 
2

 
2

 
5

 
5

Less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
(4
)
 
(8
)
Depreciation and amortization
 
48

 
49

 
207

 
210

LIFO charge
 
(2
)
 
(3
)
 
1

 
3

Pension settlement charges
 
1

 

 
42

 

Asset impairment charge
 
41

 

 
41

 

Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges
 

 

 
15

 
6

Store closure charges and costs
 

 
6

 
5

 
7

Severance (benefit) cost
 

 

 
(1
)
 
6

Sales and use tax refund
 

 

 
(2
)
 

Supply agreement termination fee
 

 

 
(9
)
 

Adjusted EBITDA(1)
 
$
124

 
$
127

 
$
483

 
$
527

Pro forma adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales(2)
 

 
8

 
33

 
47

Cost of sales(3)
 

 
(2
)
 
(9
)
 
(17
)
Total pro forma adjustments
 

 
6

 
24

 
30

Pro forma adjusted EBITDA
 
$
124

 
$
133

 
$
507

 
$
557

(1)
The Company's measure of adjusted EBITDA includes SUPERVALU INC.'s operating earnings (loss), as reported, plus depreciation and amortization, LIFO charge, equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates and certain adjustment items as determined by management, and less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests.
(2)
This adjustment reflects (1) the fees that the Company expects to recognize in connection with performing services for Save-A-Lot under the services agreement entered into with Save-A-Lot on December 5, 2016 (the "Services Agreement") and (2) Wholesale distribution sales to Save-A-Lot pursuant to a customer agreement between the Company and Save-A-Lot that had historically been intercompany sales. Actual Services Agreement fees are subject to adjustments pursuant to the terms of the Services Agreement including for changes in service levels. This adjustment only applies to time periods prior to the sale of Save-A-Lot on December 5, 2016.
(3)
This adjustment reflects the Cost of sales related to Wholesale’s distribution to Save-A-Lot, which was previously eliminated on an intercompany basis. No adjustment for expenses related to the Services Agreement has been included within Cost of sales because the shared service center costs incurred to support back office functions related to the Services Agreement represent administrative overhead costs that have been included within Selling and





administrative expenses within the Company’s historical consolidated financial statements. This adjustment only applies to time periods prior to the sale of Save-A-Lot on December 5, 2016.
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING EARNINGS FROM CONSOLIDATED SEGMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION AS REPORTED TO SUPPLEMENTALLY PROVIDED ADJUSTED EBITDA AND PRO FORMA ADJUSTED EBITDA
 
 
 
 
 
Table 6
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fourth Quarter Ended
 
Fiscal Year Ended
(In millions)
 
February 25, 
 2017 
 (12 weeks)
 
February 27, 
 2016 
 (12 weeks)
 
February 25, 
 2017 
 (52 weeks)
 
February 27, 
 2016 
 (52 weeks)
Results of operations, as reported:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings from continuing operations
 
$
6

 
$
30

 
$
27

 
$
84

Income tax provision
 
(9
)
 

 
(20
)
 
24

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
(5
)
 
(5
)
Interest expense, net
 
40

 
47

 
181

 
195

Total operating earnings
 
$
35

 
$
75

 
$
183

 
$
298

Reconciliation of segment operating earnings to total operating earnings, as reported
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wholesale operating earnings
 
$
64

 
$
50

 
$
238

 
$
230

Retail operating (loss) earnings
 
(27
)
 
30

 
(45
)
 
94

Corporate operating loss
 
(2
)
 
(5
)
 
(10
)
 
(26
)
Total operating earnings
 
$
35

 
$
75

 
$
183

 
$
298

Reconciliation of segment operating earnings, as reported, to segment Adjusted EBITDA and consolidated pro forma adjusted EBITDA:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wholesale operating earnings, as reported
 
$
64

 
$
50

 
$
238

 
$
230

Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Supply agreement termination fee
 

 

 
(9
)
 

Intangible asset impairment charge
 

 

 

 
6

Wholesale operating earnings, as adjusted
 
64

 
50

 
229

 
236

Wholesale depreciation and amortization
 
14

 
12

 
54

 
49

LIFO (credit) charge
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 

 
1

Wholesale adjusted EBITDA(1)
 
$
77

 
$
61

 
$
283

 
$
286

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail operating (loss) earnings, as reported
 
$
(27
)
 
$
30

 
$
(45
)
 
$
94

Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset impairment charge
 
41

 

 
41

 

Goodwill impairment charge
 

 

 
15

 

Store closure charges and costs
 

 

 
5

 
1

Retail operating earnings, as adjusted
 
14

 
30

 
16

 
95

Retail depreciation and amortization
 
31

 
35

 
145

 
153

LIFO (credit) charge
 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
1

 
2

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
 
2

 
2

 
5

 
5

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
(4
)
 
(8
)
Retail adjusted EBITDA(1)
 
$
45

 
$
63

 
$
163

 
$
247

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate operating (loss) earnings, as reported
 
$
(2
)
 
$
(5
)
 
$
(10
)
 
$
(26
)
Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pension settlement charges
 
1

 

 
42

 

Sales and use tax refund
 

 

 
(2
)
 

Severance costs
 

 

 
(1
)
 
6

Store closure charges and costs
 
 
 
6

 

 
6

Corporate operating (loss) earnings, as adjusted
 
(1
)
 
1

 
29

 
(14
)
Corporate depreciation and amortization
 
3

 
2

 
8

 
8

Corporate adjusted EBITDA(1)
 
$
2

 
$
3

 
$
37

 
$
(6
)
Total adjusted EBITDA(1)
 
$
124

 
$
127

 
$
483

 
$
527

Pro forma adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales(2)
 

 
8

 
33

 
47

Cost of sales(3)
 

 
(2
)
 
(9
)
 
(17
)





Total Pro forma adjustments
 

 
6

 
24

 
30

Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
124

 
$
133

 
$
507

 
$
557

(1)
The Company's measure of adjusted EBITDA includes SUPERVALU INC.'s segment operating earnings (loss), as reported, plus depreciation and amortization, LIFO charge, equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates and certain adjustment items as determined by management, and less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests.
(2)
This adjustment reflects (1) the fees that the Company expects to recognize in connection with performing services for Save-A-Lot under the Services Agreement and (2) Wholesale distribution sales to Save-A-Lot pursuant to a customer agreement between the Company and Save-A-Lot that had historically been intercompany sales. Actual Services Agreement fees are subject to adjustments pursuant to the terms of the Services Agreement including for changes in service levels. This adjustment only applies to time periods prior to the sale of Save-A-Lot on December 5, 2016.
(3)
This adjustment reflects the Cost of sales related to Wholesale’s distribution to Save-A-Lot, which was previously eliminated on an intercompany basis. No adjustment for expenses related to the Services Agreement has been included within Cost of sales because the shared service center costs incurred to support back office functions related to the Services Agreement represent administrative overhead costs that have been included within Selling and administrative expenses within the Company’s historical consolidated financial statements. This adjustment only applies to time periods prior to the sale of Save-A-Lot on December 5, 2016.

CONTACT:
SUPERVALU INC.
Investor Contact
Steve Bloomquist, 952-828-4144
steve.j.bloomquist@supervalu.com
or
Media Contact
Jeff Swanson, 952-903-1645
jeffrey.s.swanson@supervalu.com