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The J. M. Smucker Company Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

ORRVILLE, Ohio, June 17, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Quarter EPS up 26 percent, up 5 percent excluding chargesAnnual EPS up 33 percent, up 16 percent excluding chargesCompany provides sales and earnings outlook for 2011

The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE: SJM) today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2010. Results for the years ended April 30, 2010 and 2009, include the operations of The Folgers Coffee Company ("Folgers") from the close of the merger transaction on November 6, 2008.

Executive Summary

                                Three Months Ended April 30,
                                ----------------------------
                                                            %
                                                        Increase
                              2010          2009       (Decrease)
                              ----          ----       -----------
                          (Dollars in millions, except per share data)
    Net sales             $1,069.1      $1,068.5                 0%
    Operating income        $180.8        $157.4                15%
      % of net sales          16.9%         14.7%
    Net income:
      Income                $120.6         $94.3                28%
      Income per diluted
       share                 $1.01         $0.80                26%
    EBITDA                  $229.2        $199.1                15%

                                    Year Ended April 30,
                                    --------------------
                                                            %
                                                        Increase
                              2010          2009       (Decrease)
                              ----          ----       -----------
                          (Dollars in millions, except per share data)
    Net sales             $4,605.3      $3,757.9                23%
    Operating income        $789.9        $451.0                75%
      % of net sales          17.2%         12.0%
    Net income:
      Income                $494.1        $266.0                86%
      Income per diluted
       share                 $4.15         $3.11                33%
    EBITDA                  $975.0        $569.8                71%
  • Restructuring and merger and integration costs of $0.06 and $0.22 per diluted share are included in the fourth quarters, and $0.22 and $0.65 per diluted share are included in the years ended 2010 and 2009, respectively. Excluding these items, the Company's non-GAAP income per diluted share was $1.07 and $1.02 for the fourth quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively, an increase of 5 percent, and $4.37 and $3.76 for the years ended 2010 and 2009, respectively, an increase of 16 percent.
  • Amortization expense of $0.11 and $0.09 per diluted share is included in the fourth quarters, and $0.42 and $0.30 per diluted share is included in the years ended 2010 and 2009, respectively.
  • Results for the fourth quarter of 2010 include the positive impact of a lower effective tax rate of 27.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to 33.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009. The effective tax rate for the full year of 2010 was 32.4 percent, compared to 32.9 percent last year.
  • Results for the fourth quarter and year ended 2010 include a gain of approximately $12.9 million on the Company's March 2010 divestiture of its potato business.

"We achieved another year of record sales while growing volume and profitability across our portfolio of iconic brands," commented Tim Smucker, Chairman of the Board and Co-Chief Executive Officer. "With the completion of our first full fiscal year including the coffee business, we have just begun to realize the potential of our new, larger company. Our success is a result of our employees' commitment to our strategy, their ability to work together as one, and their unrelenting focus on the consumer."

"Our strong ongoing performance against challenging economic and competitive environments demonstrates our organization's capabilities," added Richard Smucker, Executive Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer. "The strong cash flows we consistently generate give us the opportunity to make investments in furthering brand equities, product and operational innovations, and brand portfolio expansion. As a result, our core businesses are solid, our brands are strong, and we are well-poised for the future."

Net Sales

                                    Three Months Ended April 30,
                                    ----------------------------
                                                        Increase
                              2010         2009       (Decrease)     %
                                        (Dollars in millions)
    Net sales             $1,069.1     $1,068.5             $0.6     0%
    Adjust for
     noncomparable items:
      Acquisitions               -            -                -     0%
      Divestitures               -         (6.3)             6.3     1%
      Foreign exchange       (16.9)           -            (16.9)  (2%)
                             -----          ---            -----  ----
    Net sales without
     acquisitions,
     divestitures, and
     foreign exchange     $1,052.2     $1,062.2           $(10.0)  (1%)
                          ========     ========           ======  ====

                                         Year Ended April 30,
                                         --------------------
                                                        Increase
                              2010         2009       (Decrease)     %
                                                                   ---
                                    (Dollars in millions)
    Net sales             $4,605.3     $3,757.9           $847.4    23%
    Adjust for
     noncomparable items:
      Acquisitions          (920.9)           -           (920.9) (25%)
      Divestitures               -         (6.3)             6.3     1%
      Foreign exchange       (23.4)           -            (23.4)  (1%)
                             -----          ---            -----  ----
    Net sales without
     acquisitions,
     divestitures, and
     foreign exchange     $3,661.0     $3,751.6           $(90.6)  (2%)
                          ========     ========           ======  ====

Net sales in the fourth quarter of 2010 were equal to the very strong fourth quarter of 2009. Excluding the impact of the potato business divestiture and foreign exchange, net sales were down approximately 1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to 2009. Strong sales in the U.S. Retail Consumer Market segment mostly offset declines in the U.S. Retail Oils and Baking Market and the U.S. Retail Coffee Market segments, resulting in an overall net volume decline of 1 percent. The overall impact of pricing and mix was not significant to the comparison of the fourth quarters of 2010 and 2009.

Margins

                                         Three Months
                                            Ended                  Year Ended
                                          April 30,                 April 30,
                                          ---------                 ---------
                                      2010        2009        2010       2009
                                      ----        ----        ----       ----
                                                  (% of net sales)
    Gross profit                      40.2%       37.4%       38.8%      33.3%
    Selling, distribution, and
     administrative expenses:
      Marketing                        7.2%        4.1%        6.6%       5.8%
      Selling                          3.6%        3.6%        3.3%       3.5%
      Distribution                     3.5%        3.4%        3.3%       3.5%
      General and administrative       7.2%        5.9%        5.9%       5.1%
                                      21.5%       17.0%       19.1%      17.9%
                                      ====        ====        ====       ====
    Amortization                       1.7%        1.5%        1.6%       1.0%
    Impairment charges                 0.2%        0.1%        0.3%       0.1%
    Restructuring and merger and
     integration costs                 0.6%        3.7%        0.8%       2.2%
    Other operating (income) expense
     -net                            (0.7%)        0.4%      (0.2%)       0.1%
    Operating Income                  16.9%       14.7%       17.2%      12.0%
                                      ====        ====        ====       ====

Gross profit increased $30.9 million to 40.2 percent of net sales in the fourth quarter of 2010, from 37.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009. Lower manufacturing and raw material costs, primarily soybean oil, flour, peanuts, and certain fruits, impacted this quarter's gross margin compared to last year.

Selling, distribution, and administrative ("SD&A") expenses increased 26 percent for the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to 2009, and increased as a percentage of net sales from 17.0 percent to 21.5 percent. The majority of the increase is due to a $33.0 million increase in marketing expense in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to the prior year. The Company made a record investment in television, print, and online advertising in support of its largest brands during the quarter, compared to limited expense recognized in the fourth quarter of 2009.

General and administrative expenses increased 23 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to 2009, as last year's fourth quarter did not include expenses to fully support the Folgers business and the larger company. In addition, the current quarter includes increased costs for pension, information services, and digital communication initiatives compared to the prior year's quarter. The Company also incurred approximately $2.1 million in expense related to ceasing production at its West Fargo, North Dakota, facility in April 2010.

Other operating income - net of approximately $6.8 million includes the gain on the divestiture of the Company's potato business of approximately $12.9 million during the quarter, offset by the write-off of assets no longer used in manufacturing operations.

Excluding the impact of restructuring and merger and integration costs in both years, operating income decreased from 18.4 percent of net sales in 2009, to 17.9 percent in 2010, as the increase in gross profit and a one-time gain on the potato business divestiture was more than offset by the increase in SD&A expenses.

Interest and Income Taxes

Interest expense decreased $3.9 million during the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to 2009, resulting from lower borrowings outstanding during the quarter. Scheduled debt repayments totaling $625.0 million were made earlier in the fiscal year.

Despite an increase in income before income tax of $26.3 million, income tax expense was essentially unchanged in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to 2009. Adjusting the fiscal 2010 tax rate to 32.4 percent, from 33.7 percent at the end of the third quarter, resulted in a fourth quarter tax rate of 27.9 percent in 2010, compared to 33.2 percent in 2009. The fiscal 2010 effective tax rate reflects lower deferred tax rates and increased benefits realized from the domestic manufacturing deduction compared to 2009.

Restructuring

During the quarter, the Company announced plans to restructure its coffee and fruit spreads operations as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the long-term strength and profitability of its leading brands. The initiative is a long-term investment to optimize production capacity and lower the overall cost structure. The Company expects to incur restructuring costs of approximately $190 million, of which $5.7 million was recognized in the fourth quarter of 2010. The balance of the costs is anticipated to be incurred over the next four fiscal years, with approximately $85 million to $90 million expected to be incurred in fiscal 2011.

Segment Performance

                                   Three Months Ended April 30,
                                   ----------------------------
                                                         % Increase
                                 2010         2009       (Decrease)
                                 ----         ----       -----------
                                       (Dollars in millions)
    Net sales:
      U.S. Retail Coffee
       Market                  $417.7       $423.6               (1%)
      U.S. Retail Consumer
       Market                   270.4        257.1                 5%
      U.S. Retail Oils and
       Baking Market            163.2        185.2              (12%)
      Special Markets           217.8        202.6                 8%
     Segment profit:
      U.S. Retail Coffee
       Market                  $126.4       $149.1              (15%)
      U.S. Retail Consumer
       Market                    70.5         58.7                20%
      U.S. Retail Oils and
       Baking Market             26.3         17.7                49%
      Special Markets            40.7         39.2                 4%
    Segment profit margin:
      U.S. Retail Coffee
       Market                    30.3%        35.2%
      U.S. Retail Consumer
       Market                    26.1%        22.8%
      U.S. Retail Oils and
       Baking Market             16.1%         9.5%
      Special Markets            18.7%        19.4%

                                         Year Ended April 30,
                                         --------------------
                                                            % Increase
                                   2010          2009       (Decrease)
                                   ----          ----       -----------
                                  (Dollars in millions)
    Net sales:
      U.S. Retail Coffee
       Market                  $1,700.5        $855.6                99%
      U.S. Retail Consumer
       Market                   1,125.3       1,103.3                 2%
      U.S. Retail Oils and
       Baking Market              905.7         995.5               (9%)
      Special Markets             873.8         803.6                 9%
     Segment profit:
      U.S. Retail Coffee
       Market                    $550.8        $241.0               129%
      U.S. Retail Consumer
       Market                     275.0         249.3                10%
      U.S. Retail Oils and
       Baking Market              142.2         124.2                15%
      Special Markets             148.8         111.7                33%
    Segment profit margin:
      U.S. Retail Coffee
       Market                      32.4%         28.2%
      U.S. Retail Consumer
       Market                      24.4%         22.6%
      U.S. Retail Oils and
       Baking Market               15.7%         12.5%
      Special Markets              17.0%         13.9%

Segment performance for the three-month period ended April 30, 2009, has been reclassified to reflect Canadian coffee results between the Special Markets segment and the U.S. Retail Coffee Market segment, consistent with 2010 presentations. Segment performance for the year ended April 30, 2009, was not impacted.

U.S. Retail Coffee Market

The U.S. Retail Coffee Market segment net sales decreased 1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to the fourth quarter of 2009. While Dunkin' Donuts(R) coffee continued its double-digit growth and Millstone(R) coffee realized increases during the quarter, it did not offset a reduction in the Folgers(R) brand. As a result, U.S. Retail Coffee Market segment volume declined 4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to 2009. This decrease was anticipated due to exceptionally strong volume in the fourth quarter of 2009. The net sales decline was less pronounced than the volume decline due to favorable product mix and lower promotional spending.

The U.S. Retail Coffee Market segment profit decreased 15 percent to $126.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to 2009, representing a 30.3 percent profit margin compared to 35.2 percent in 2009. An increase in marketing expense, primarily advertising, in the fourth quarter of 2010, more than accounted for the $22.7 million decrease in segment profit compared to 2009. Last year's fourth quarter results included limited marketing expense.

U.S. Retail Consumer Market

The U.S. Retail Consumer Market segment net sales and volume for the quarter both increased 5 percent compared to the prior year. Volume gains were realized in Jif(R) peanut butter, Smucker's(R) fruit spreads and Uncrustables(R) sandwiches, and Hungry Jack(R) pancake mixes and syrups. Excluding divested potato products in both periods, total net sales and volume increased 8 percent.

The U.S. Retail Consumer Market segment profit increased 20 percent for the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to the same period in 2009, mainly due to lower raw material costs and favorable product mix associated with strong peanut butter sales. Segment profit margin for the quarter improved from 22.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009, to 26.1 percent in 2010. The gain on the potato business divestiture was not reflected in segment profit.

U.S. Retail Oils and Baking Market

Net sales and volume in the U.S. Retail Oils and Baking Market segment were down 12 percent and 10 percent, respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to 2009. Net sales and volume declines were realized primarily in Pillsbury(R) flour and baking mixes and Crisco(R) oils in a very competitive retail environment.

The U.S. Retail Oils and Baking Market segment profit increased 49 percent for the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to the same period in 2009, and profit margin improved from 9.5 percent of net sales to 16.1 percent, primarily due to lower recognized costs on select raw materials, mainly soybean oil, and lower manufacturing costs.

Special Markets

Net sales in the Special Markets segment increased 8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to 2009, due to a favorable exchange rate impact of $16.9 million. Excluding foreign exchange, net sales decreased 1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to 2009. Volume increased 4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to 2009, driven by gains in Canada's baking, spreads, and coffee categories, Smucker's(R) Uncrustables(R) sandwiches in foodservice, and the natural foods business. The impact of volume growth was more than offset by price declines and increases in promotional spending in Canada.

Special Markets segment profit increased 4 percent while profit margin declined to 18.7 percent from 19.4 percent for the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to 2009.

Other Financial Results and Measures

Cash provided by operations in the fourth quarter of 2010 was $204.8 million resulting in cash provided by operations of $713.5 million for fiscal 2010, compared to $447.0 million in 2009. Capital expenditures for 2010 were $137.0 million resulting in free cash flow of $576.5 million. The Company ended 2010 with $283.6 million in cash and cash equivalents.

For the fourth quarter of 2010, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA") were $229.2 million, or 21.4 percent of net sales, compared to $199.1 million, or 18.6 percent of net sales, in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Financing

On June 15, 2010, the Company issued $400.0 million in 4.5 percent Senior Notes with a final maturity on June 1, 2025. The Senior Notes have a 12-year average maturity with required prepayments starting on June 1, 2020. Proceeds from the Senior Notes issuance will be used for general corporate purposes.

Outlook

With the Company's strategy of owning and marketing North American food brands which hold the number one market position in their respective categories, the Company remains committed to its long-term strategic objective of 6 percent annual net sales growth and greater than 8 percent earnings per share growth, excluding restructuring and merger and integration costs.

For fiscal 2011, net sales are expected to increase at a more normalized organic growth rate, excluding acquisitions, of approximately 3 percent compared to 2010. Income per diluted share is expected to range between $4.50 and $4.60, excluding restructuring and merger and integration costs of $0.55 to $0.60 per diluted share. Approximately $0.40 per share of intangible asset amortization, a noncash expense item, is included in the range of income per diluted share for 2011.

Fiscal 2011 Segment Information

While the Company's four reportable segments will remain the same for fiscal 2011, the calculation of segment profit will change to include intangible asset amortization and impairment charges related to segment assets, along with certain other charges in each of the segments. These items were previously considered corporate expenses and were not allocated to the segments. Due to the intangible asset amortization charges associated with the Folgers transaction, the Company expects the change will reduce the U.S. Retail Coffee Market segment profit more significantly than the Company's other segments.

Conference Call

The Company will conduct an earnings conference call and webcast today, Thursday, June 17, 2010, at 8:30 a.m. E.T. The webcast can be accessed from the Company's website at http://www.smuckers.com/. For those unable to listen to the webcast, an audio replay will be available following the call and can be accessed by dialing 888-203-1112 or 719-457-0820, with a pass code of 2193413, and will be available until Thursday, June 24, 2010.

Non-GAAP Measures

The Company uses non-GAAP measures including net sales excluding acquisitions, divestitures, and foreign exchange rate impact; income, operating income, and income per diluted share, excluding restructuring and merger and integration costs; income and income per diluted share, excluding restructuring, merger and integration costs, and amortization; EBITDA; adjusted EBITDA; and free cash flow as key measures for purposes of evaluating performance internally. These non-GAAP measures are not intended to replace the presentation of financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Rather, the presentation of these non-GAAP measures supplement other metrics used by management to internally evaluate its businesses, and facilitates the comparison of past and present operations. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies and may exclude certain nondiscretionary expenses and cash payments. A reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP item for the quarter and year-to-date periods is included in the "Unaudited Non-GAAP Measures" table.

About The J. M. Smucker Company

For more than 100 years, The J. M. Smucker Company has been committed to offering consumers quality products that help families create memorable mealtime moments. Today, Smucker is a leading marketer and manufacturer of fruit spreads, retail packaged coffee, peanut butter, shortening and oils, ice cream toppings, sweetened condensed milk, and health and natural foods beverages in North America. Its family of brands includes Smucker's(R), Folgers(R), Dunkin' Donuts(R), Jif(R), Crisco(R), Pillsbury(R), Eagle Brand(R), R.W. Knudsen Family(R), Hungry Jack(R), White Lily(R) and Martha White(R) in the United States, along with Robin Hood(R), Five Roses(R), Carnation(R), Europe's Best(R) and Bick's(R) in Canada. The Company remains rooted in the Basic Beliefs of Quality, People, Ethics, Growth and Independence established by its founder and namesake more than a century ago. The Company has appeared on FORTUNE Magazine's list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the United States 12 times, ranking number one in 2004. For more information about the Company, visit http://www.smuckers.com/.

The J. M. Smucker Company is the owner of all trademarks, except Pillsbury(R) is a trademark of The Pillsbury Company, used under license; Carnation(R) is a trademark of Societe des Produits Nestle S.A., used under license; and Dunkin' Donuts(R) is a registered trademark of DD IP Holder LLC, used under license.

The J. M. Smucker Company Forward-Looking Language

This press release contains forward-looking statements, such as projected operating results, earnings and cash flows, that are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. Readers should understand that the risks, uncertainties, factors and assumptions listed and discussed in this press release, including the following important factors and assumptions, could affect the future results of the Company and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements:

 

  • volatility of commodity markets from which raw materials, particularly green coffee beans, wheat, soybean oil, milk, and peanuts, are procured and the related impact on costs;
  • risks associated with hedging, derivative, and purchasing strategies employed by the Company to manage commodity pricing risks, including the risk that such strategies could result in significant losses and adversely impact the Company's liquidity;
  • crude oil price trends and their impact on transportation, energy, and packaging costs;
  • the ability to successfully implement price changes;
  • the success and cost of introducing new products and the competitive response;
  • the success and cost of marketing and sales programs and strategies intended to promote growth in the Company's businesses;
  • general competitive activity in the market, including competitors' pricing practices and promotional spending levels;
  • the successful completion of the Company's restructuring programs, and the ability to realize anticipated savings and other potential benefits within the time frames currently contemplated;
  • the impact of food safety concerns, involving either the Company or its competitors' products;
  • the impact of accidents, including the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and natural disasters, including crop failures and storm damage;
  • the concentration of certain of the Company's businesses with key customers and suppliers and the ability to manage and maintain key relationships;
  • the loss of significant customers or a substantial reduction in orders from these customers or the bankruptcy of any such customer;
  • changes in consumer coffee preferences, and other factors affecting the coffee business, which represents a substantial portion of the Company's business;
  • the ability of the Company to obtain any required financing;
  • the timing and amount of capital expenditures, restructuring costs, and merger and integration costs;
  • impairments in the carrying value of goodwill, other intangible assets, or other long-lived assets or changes in useful lives of other intangible assets;
  • the impact of future legal, regulatory, or market measures regarding climate change;
  • the outcome of current and future tax examinations, changes in tax laws, and other tax matters, and their related impact on the Company's tax positions;
  • foreign currency and interest rate fluctuations;
  • political or economic disruption;
  • other factors affecting share prices and capital markets generally; and
  • the other factors described under "Risk Factors" in other reports and statements filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and proxy materials.

 

Readers are cautioned not to unduly rely on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, when evaluating the information presented in this press release. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances.

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                   The J. M. Smucker Company
     Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
                                  Three Months Ended April 30,
                                  ----------------------------
                                                                  %
                                                              Increase
                                 2010             2009       (Decrease)
                                 ----             ----       -----------
                         (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
    Net  sales             $1,069,079       $1,068,540                 0%
    Cost of products
     sold                     635,102          669,350               (5%)
    Cost of products
     sold -
     restructuring              3,870                -               100%
    Gross Profit              430,107          399,190                 8%
      Gross margin               40.2%            37.4%
    Selling,
     distribution, and
     administrative
     expenses                 229,648          181,709                26%
    Amortization               18,398           16,060                15%
    Impairment charges          1,851              743               149%
    Merger and
     integration costs          4,396           30,247              (85%)
    Other restructuring
     costs                      1,841            9,326              (80%)
    Other operating
     (income) expense -
     net                       (6,791)           3,658             (286%)
    Operating Income          180,764          157,447                15%
      Operating margin           16.9%            14.7%
    Interest income               426            1,932              (78%)
    Interest expense          (14,527)         (18,461)             (21%)
    Other income - net            693              119               482%
    Income Before Income
     Taxes                    167,356          141,037                19%
    Income taxes               46,750           46,769               (0%)
    Net Income               $120,606          $94,268                28%
                             ========          =======               ===
      Net income per
       common share             $1.01            $0.80                26%
                                =====            =====               ===
      Net income per
       common share-
       assuming dilution        $1.01            $0.80                26%
                                =====            =====               ===
     Dividends declared
      per common share          $0.40            $0.35                14%
                                =====            =====               ===
    Weighted-average
     shares outstanding   119,121,257      118,429,061                 1%
                          ===========      ===========               ===
    Weighted-average
     shares outstanding
     - assuming dilution  119,268,283      118,470,901                 1%
                          ===========      ===========               ===

                                         Year Ended April 30,
                                         --------------------
                                                                   %
                                                               Increase
                                   2010            2009       (Decrease)
                                   ----            ----       -----------
                            (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
    Net  sales               $4,605,289      $3,757,933                23%
    Cost of products sold     2,814,729       2,506,504                12%
    Cost of products sold
     -restructuring               3,870               -               100%
    Gross Profit              1,786,690       1,251,429                43%
      Gross margin                 38.8%           33.3%
    Selling, distribution,
     and administrative
     expenses                   878,221         673,565                30%
    Amortization                 73,657          38,823                90%
    Impairment charges           11,658           1,491               682%
    Merger and integration
     costs                       33,692          72,666              (54%)
    Other restructuring
     costs                        1,841          10,229              (82%)
    Other operating
     (income) expense -
     net                         (2,309)          3,624             (164%)
    Operating Income            789,930         451,031                75%
      Operating margin             17.2%           12.0%
    Interest income               2,793           6,993              (60%)
    Interest expense            (65,187)        (62,478)                4%
    Other income - net            3,217             519               520%
    Income Before Income
     Taxes                      730,753         396,065                85%
    Income taxes                236,615         130,112                82%
    Net Income                 $494,138        $265,953                86%
                               ========        ========               ===
      Net income per common
       share                      $4.15           $3.11                33%
                                  =====           =====               ===
      Net income per common
       share- assuming
       dilution                   $4.15           $3.11                33%
                                  =====           =====               ===
     Dividends declared per
      common share                $1.45           $6.31              (77%)
                                  =====           =====             =====
    Weighted-average
     shares outstanding     118,951,434      85,448,592                39%
                            ===========      ==========               ===
    Weighted-average
     shares outstanding -
     assuming dilution      119,081,445      85,547,530                39%
                            ===========      ==========               ===

                  The J. M. Smucker Company
       Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                                        April 30,       April 30,
                                             2010            2009
                                       ----------      ----------
                                          (Dollars in thousands)
    Assets
    Current Assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents          $283,570        $456,693
      Trade receivables                   238,867         266,037
      Inventories                         654,939         603,926
      Other current assets                 46,254          72,235
                                           ------          ------
        Total Current Assets            1,223,630       1,398,891
    Property, Plant, and
     Equipment, Net                       858,313         838,433
    Other Noncurrent Assets:
      Goodwill                          2,807,730       2,791,391
      Other intangible assets, net      3,026,515       3,098,976
      Other assets                         58,665          64,470
                                           ------          ------
        Total Other Noncurrent Assets   5,892,910       5,954,837
                                       $7,974,853      $8,192,161
                                       ==========      ==========
    Liabilities and Shareholders'
     Equity
    Current Liabilities:
      Accounts payable                   $179,509        $198,954
      Note payable                              -         350,000
      Current portion of long-term
       debt                                10,000         276,726
      Other current liabilities           289,388         235,556
                                          -------         -------
        Total Current Liabilities         478,897       1,061,236
    Noncurrent Liabilities:
      Long-term debt, net of
       current portion                    900,000         910,000
      Other noncurrent liabilities      1,269,636       1,280,994
                                        ---------       ---------
        Total Noncurrent Liabilities    2,169,636       2,190,994
    Shareholders' Equity                5,326,320       4,939,931
                                        ---------       ---------
                                       $7,974,853      $8,192,161
                                       ==========      ==========

                       The J. M. Smucker Company
       Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow
                                                       Year Ended April
                                                                30,
                                                        -----------------
                                                         2010           2009
                                                         ----           ----
                                                          (Dollars in
                                                          thousands)
    Operating Activities
      Net income                                     $494,138       $265,953
      Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
       cash provided by operating activities:
        Depreciation                                  108,225         79,450
        Amortization                                   73,657         38,823
        Intangible asset impairment charges            11,658          1,491
        Share-based compensation expense               25,949         22,105
        Noncash restructuring charges                   3,870          9,093
        (Gain) loss on sale of assets - net            (7,831)         2,165
        Deferred income tax (benefit) expense         (39,320)        25,525
        Working capital                                43,132          2,388
                                                       ------          -----
    Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities         713,478        446,993
    Investing Activities
      Businesses acquired, net of cash acquired             -        (77,335)
      Additions to property, plant, and equipment    (136,983)      (108,907)
      Other - net                                      32,540          9,261
                                                       ------          -----
    Net Cash Used for Investing Activities           (104,443)      (176,981)
    Financing Activities
      Repayment of bank note payable                 (350,000)             -
      Repayments of long-term debt                   (275,000)             -
      Proceeds from long-term debt                          -        400,000
      Quarterly dividends paid                       (166,224)      (110,668)
      Special dividends paid                                -       (274,208)
      Purchase of treasury shares                      (5,569)        (4,025)
      Other - net                                       8,245          1,502
                                                        -----          -----
    Net Cash (Used for) Provided by Financing
     Activities                                      (788,548)        12,601
    Effect of exchange rate changes                     6,390          2,539
    Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash
     equivalents                                     (173,123)       285,152
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
     period                                           456,693        171,541
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period       $283,570       $456,693
                                                     ========       ========

    (   ) Denotes use of cash
                                    The J. M. Smucker Company
                                   Unaudited Non-GAAP Measures
                                    Three Months Ended April 30,
                                    ----------------------------
                                         2010               2009
                                         ----               ----
                                 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
    Operating income
     before restructuring
     and merger and
     integration costs:
     (1)                           $190,871        $197,020
      % of net sales                   17.9%              18.4%
    Income before
     restructuring and
     merger and
     integration costs:
     (2)
      Income                       $127,827           $120,768
      Income per common
       share --assuming
       dilution                       $1.07              $1.02
    Income before
     restructuring,
     merger and
     integration costs,
     and amortization:
     (3)
      Income                       $140,998           $131,512
      Income per common
       share --assuming
       dilution                       $1.18              $1.11

           Reconciliation to
    (1)    operating income:
      Operating income             $180,764           $157,447
      Merger and
       integration costs              4,396             30,247
      Cost of products sold
       -restructuring                 3,870                  -
      Other restructuring
       costs                          1,841              9,326
      Operating income
       before restructuring
       and merger and
       integration costs           $190,871           $197,020
                                   ========           ========
           Reconciliation to net
    (2)    income:
      Income before income
       taxes                       $167,356           $141,037
      Merger and
       integration costs              4,396             30,247
      Cost of products sold
       -restructuring                 3,870                  -
      Other restructuring
       costs                          1,841              9,326
      Income before income
       taxes,
       restructuring, and
       merger and
       integration costs            177,463         180,610
      Income taxes                   49,636             59,842
      Income before
       restructuring and
       merger and
       integration costs           $127,827           $120,768
                                   ========           ========
           Reconciliation to net
    (3)    income:
      Income before income
       taxes                       $167,356           $141,037
      Merger and
       integration costs              4,396             30,247
      Cost of products sold
       -restructuring                 3,870                  -
      Other restructuring
       costs                          1,841              9,326
      Amortization                   18,398             16,060
      Income before income
       taxes,
       restructuring,
       merger and
       integration costs,
       and amortization             195,861         196,670
      Income taxes                   54,863             65,158
      Income before
       restructuring,
       merger and
       integration costs,
       and amortization            $140,998        $131,512
                                   ========           ========


                                       Year Ended April 30,
                                       --------------------
                                         2010              2009
                                         ----              ----
                                 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
    Operating income
     before restructuring
     and merger and
     integration costs:
     (1)                           $829,333       $533,926
      % of net sales                   18.0%             14.2%
    Income before
     restructuring and
     merger and
     integration costs:
     (2)
      Income                       $520,782          $321,617
      Income per common
       share --assuming
       dilution                       $4.37             $3.76
    Income before
     restructuring,
     merger and
     integration costs,
     and amortization:
     (3)
      Income                       $570,590          $347,685
      Income per common
       share --assuming
       dilution                       $4.79             $4.06

           Reconciliation to
    (1)    operating income:
      Operating income             $789,930          $451,031
      Merger and
       integration costs             33,692            72,666
      Cost of products sold
       -restructuring                 3,870                 -
      Other restructuring
       costs                          1,841            10,229
      Operating income
       before restructuring
       and merger and
       integration costs           $829,333          $533,926
                                   ========          ========
           Reconciliation to net
    (2)    income:
      Income before income
       taxes                       $730,753          $396,065
      Merger and
       integration costs             33,692            72,666
      Cost of products sold
       -restructuring                 3,870                 -
      Other restructuring
       costs                          1,841            10,229
      Income before income
       taxes,
       restructuring, and
       merger and
       integration costs            770,156        478,960
      Income taxes                  249,374           157,343
      Income before
       restructuring and
       merger and
       integration costs           $520,782          $321,617
                                   ========          ========
           Reconciliation to net
    (3)    income:
      Income before income
       taxes                       $730,753          $396,065
      Merger and
       integration costs             33,692            72,666
      Cost of products sold
       -restructuring                 3,870                 -
      Other restructuring
       costs                          1,841            10,229
      Amortization                   73,657            38,823
      Income before income
       taxes,
       restructuring,
       merger and
       integration costs,
       and amortization             843,813        517,783
      Income taxes                  273,223           170,098
      Income before
       restructuring,
       merger and
       integration costs,
       and amortization            $570,590       $347,685
                                   ========          ========

      The Company uses non-GAAP measures including net sales excluding
      acquisitions, divestitures, and foreign exchange rate impact;
      income, operating income, and income per diluted share, excluding
      restructuring and merger and integration costs; income and income
      per diluted share, excluding restructuring, merger and integration
      costs, and amortization;  EBITDA; adjusted EBITDA; and free cash
      flow as key measures for purposes of evaluating performance
      internally.  These non-GAAP measures are not intended to replace
      the presentation of financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
      Rather, the presentation of these non-GAAP measures supplement
      other metrics used by management to internally evaluate its
      businesses, and facilitates the comparison of past and present
      operations.  These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to
      similar measures used by other companies and may exclude certain
      nondiscretionary expenses and cash payments.
                                   The J. M. Smucker Company
                                  Unaudited Non-GAAP Measures
                                    Three Months Ended April 30,
                                    ----------------------------
                                          2010               2009
                                          ----               ----
                                 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
    Earnings before interest,
     taxes, depreciation, and
     amortization:(4)                 $229,191           $199,060
      % of net sales                      21.4%              18.6%
    Free cash flow: (5)             $180,473           $133,964

           Reconciliation to net
    (4)    income:
      Income before income taxes    $167,356           $141,037
      Interest income                   (426)            (1,932)
      Interest expense                14,527             18,461
      Depreciation                    29,336             25,434
      Amortization                    18,398             16,060
      Earnings before interest,
       taxes, depreciation, and
       amortization                 $229,191           $199,060
      Merger and integration
       costs                           4,396             30,247
      Cost of products sold -
       restructuring                   3,870                  -
      Other restructuring costs        1,841              9,326
      Share-based compensation
       expense                         6,235              5,080
      Adjusted earnings before
       interest, taxes,
       depreciation, and
       amortization                 $245,533           $243,713
                                    ========           ========
      % of net sales                    23.0%              22.8%
    (5)   Reconciliation to cash
      provided by operating
       activities:
      Cash provided by operating
       activities                   $204,792           $157,983
      Additions to property,
       plant, and equipment          (24,319)           (24,019)
      Free cash flow                $180,473           $133,964
                                    ========           ========


                                       Year Ended April 30,
                                       --------------------
                                         2010              2009
                                         ----              ----
                                 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
    Earnings before interest,
     taxes, depreciation, and
     amortization:(4)                $975,029          $569,823
      % of net sales                     21.2%             15.2%
    Free cash flow: (5)            $576,495          $338,086

           Reconciliation to net
    (4)    income:
      Income before income taxes   $730,753          $396,065
      Interest income                (2,793)           (6,993)
      Interest expense               65,187            62,478
      Depreciation                  108,225            79,450
      Amortization                   73,657            38,823
      Earnings before interest,
       taxes, depreciation, and
       amortization                $975,029          $569,823
      Merger and integration
       costs                         33,692            72,666
      Cost of products sold -
       restructuring                  3,870                 -
      Other restructuring costs       1,841            10,229
      Share-based compensation
       expense                       20,687            14,043
      Adjusted earnings before
       interest, taxes,
       depreciation, and
       amortization              $1,035,119          $666,761
                                 ==========          ========
      % of net sales                   22.5%             17.7%
    (5)   Reconciliation to cash
      provided by operating
       activities:
      Cash provided by operating
       activities                  $713,478          $446,993
      Additions to property,
       plant, and equipment        (136,983)         (108,907)
      Free cash flow               $576,495          $338,086
                                   ========          ========

      The Company uses non-GAAP measures including net sales excluding
      acquisitions, divestitures, and foreign exchange rate impact;
      income, operating income, and income per diluted share, excluding
      restructuring and merger and integration costs; income and income
      per diluted share, excluding restructuring, merger and integration
      costs, and amortization;  EBITDA; adjusted EBITDA; and free cash
      flow as key measures for purposes of evaluating performance
      internally.  These non-GAAP measures are not intended to replace
      the presentation of financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
      Rather, the presentation of these non-GAAP measures supplement
      other metrics used by management to internally evaluate its
      businesses, and facilitates the comparison of past and present
      operations.  These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to
      measures used by other companies and may exclude certain
      nondiscretionary expenses and cash payments.
                                 The J. M. Smucker Company
                               Unaudited Reportable Segments
                                             Three Months Ended April
                                                       30,
                                           -------------------------
                                                2010            2009
                                                ----            ----
                                             (Dollars in thousands)
    Net sales:
      U.S. Retail Coffee Market             $417,664        $423,574
      U.S. Retail Consumer Market            270,351         257,122
      U.S. Retail Oils and Baking
       Market                                163,232         185,229
      Special Markets                        217,832         202,615
                                             -------         -------
    Total net sales                       $1,069,079      $1,068,540
                                          ==========      ==========
    Segment profit:
      U.S. Retail Coffee Market             $126,399        $149,085
      U.S. Retail Consumer Market             70,474          58,704
      U.S. Retail Oils and Baking
       Market                                 26,306          17,679
      Special Markets                         40,704          39,238
                                              ------          ------
    Total segment profit                    $263,883        $264,706
                                            ========        ========
        Interest income                          426           1,932
        Interest expense                     (14,527)        (18,461)
        Amortization                         (18,398)        (16,060)
        Impairment charges                    (1,851)           (743)
        Share-based compensation
         expense                              (6,235)         (5,080)
        Merger and integration costs          (4,396)        (30,247)
        Cost of products sold -
         restructuring                        (3,870)              -
        Other restructuring costs             (1,841)         (9,326)
        Corporate administrative expense     (51,959)        (43,018)
        Other unallocated income
         (expense)                             6,124          (2,666)
                                               -----          ------
    Income before income taxes              $167,356        $141,037
                                            ========        ========
    Segment profit margin:
      U.S. Retail Coffee Market                 30.3%           35.2%
      U.S. Retail Consumer Market               26.1%           22.8%
      U.S. Retail Oils and Baking
       Market                                   16.1%            9.5%
      Special Markets                           18.7%           19.4%

                                               Year Ended April 30,
                                               --------------------
                                                2010             2009
                                                ----             ----
                                          (Dollars in thousands)
    Net sales:
      U.S. Retail Coffee Market           $1,700,458         $855,571
      U.S. Retail Consumer Market          1,125,280        1,103,264
      U.S. Retail Oils and Baking
       Market                                905,719          995,474
      Special Markets                        873,832          803,624
                                             -------          -------
    Total net sales                       $4,605,289       $3,757,933
                                          ==========       ==========
    Segment profit:
      U.S. Retail Coffee Market             $550,786         $240,971
      U.S. Retail Consumer Market            274,969          249,313
      U.S. Retail Oils and Baking
       Market                                142,161          124,150
      Special Markets                        148,768          111,741
                                             -------          -------
    Total segment profit                  $1,116,684         $726,175
                                          ==========         ========
        Interest income                        2,793            6,993
        Interest expense                     (65,187)         (62,478)
        Amortization                         (73,657)         (38,823)
        Impairment charges                   (11,658)          (1,491)
        Share-based compensation
         expense                             (20,687)         (14,043)
        Merger and integration costs         (33,692)         (72,666)
        Cost of products sold -
         restructuring                        (3,870)               -
        Other restructuring costs             (1,841)         (10,229)
        Corporate administrative expense    (181,132)        (133,313)
        Other unallocated income
         (expense)                             3,000           (4,060)
                                               -----           ------
    Income before income taxes              $730,753         $396,065
                                            ========         ========
    Segment profit margin:
      U.S. Retail Coffee Market                 32.4%            28.2%
      U.S. Retail Consumer Market               24.4%            22.6%
      U.S. Retail Oils and Baking
       Market                                   15.7%            12.5%
      Special Markets                           17.0%            13.9%

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