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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-4199
CPC INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
36-2385545
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
INTERNATIONAL PLAZA, P.O. BOX 8000
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. 07632-9976
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(201) 894-4000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days:
Yes X No
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes
of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
CLASS OUTSTANDING AT SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
Common Stock, $.25 par value 143,766,415 shares
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Financial Statements
CPC INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
($ Millions except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
------------------------- -------------------------
1996 1995 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales $ 2,392 $ 2,046 $ 7,315 $ 6,041
Cost of sales 1,473 1,244 4,473 3,639
-------- -------- -------- --------
Gross profit 919 802 2,842 2,402
Operating expenses 629 530 2,009 1,638
Restructuring and other charges, net --- 3 --- 3
-------- -------- -------- --------
Operating income 290 269 833 761
-------- -------- -------- --------
Financing costs 45 27 131 85
-------- -------- -------- --------
Income before income taxes 245 242 702 676
Provision for income taxes 91 93 260 260
-------- -------- -------- --------
154 149 442 416
Minority stockholders' interest 6 7 18 21
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net income $ 148 $ 142 $ 424 $ 395
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Average common shares outstanding 144,257 145,882 145,027 146,175
Earnings per common share based on
net income reduced by "ESOP"
preferred stock dividends, net of taxes $ 1.00 $ .95 $ 2.86 $ 2.64
Cash dividends declared per common
share $ .41 $ .38 $ 1.17 $ 1.10
</TABLE>
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See notes to financial statements.
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CPC INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION> (UNAUDITED)
($ Millions) Sept. 30, Dec. 31,
1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 185 $ 203
Notes and accounts receivable, net 1,359 1,293
Inventories 1,110 1,011
Prepaid expenses 108 70
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Total current assets 2,762 2,577
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Investments in unconsolidated affiliates 140 93
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Plant and properties 5,609 5,408
Less accumulated depreciation 2,624 2,510
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2,985 2,898
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Excess cost over net assets of businesses acquired and
other intangible assets (net of accumulated
amortization of $238 and $214) 1,683 1,780
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Other assets 205 154
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$ 7,775 $ 7,502
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Notes and drafts payable $ 1,528 $ 1,399
Accounts payable and accrued items 1,590 1,607
Income taxes payable 71 5
Dividends payable 59 55
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Total current liabilities 3,248 3,066
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Non-current liabilities 838 907
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Long-term debt 1,427 1,333
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Deferred taxes on income 86 45
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Minority interest 165 164
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Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, authorized 25,000,000 shares $1 par value --- ---
Designations: Series A ESOP convertible 3,000,000 shares
designated 2,100,209 shares issued at stated value
(1995: 2,133,741 shares) 187 190
Series A Junior Participating 600,000 shares designated -
none issued --- ---
Common stock authorized 900,000,000 shares $.25 par value -
issued 195,271,444 shares 49 49
Capital in excess of par value of stock 183 167
Unearned ESOP compensation (121) (128)
Cumulative translation adjustment (246) (163)
Common stock in treasury at cost - 51,505,029 shares (1995:
49,665,627 shares) (1,480) (1,317)
Retained earnings 3,439 3,189
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Total stockholders' equity 2,011 1,987
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$ 7,775 $ 7,502
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</TABLE>
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See notes to financial statements.
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CPC INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Nine Months Ended
($ Millions) September 30,
----------------------------
1996 1995
----- -----
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from (used for) operating activities
Net income $ 424 $ 395
Non-cash charges (credits) to net income
Restructuring charge and unusual items, net --- 3
Depreciation and amortization 269 237
Deferred taxes 12 (5)
Other, net 13 4
Changes in trade working capital:
Notes and accounts receivable (136) (23)
Inventories (131) (94)
Accounts payable and accrued items 33 82
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Net cash flows from operating activities 484 599
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Cash flows from (used for) investing activities
Capital expenditures paid (380) (285)
Disposal of plants and properties 7 5
Proceeds from businesses sold --- 105
Investment in and advances to joint ventures (40) (13)
Businesses acquired (11) (81)
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Net cash flows used for investing activities (424) (269)
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Net cash flows after investments 60 330
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Cash flows from (used for) financing activities
Purchase of treasury stock (186) (76)
Repayment of long-term debt (167) (26)
New long-term debt 330 109
Net change in short-term debt 101 (143)
Dividends paid on common stock (166) (158)
Dividends paid on preferred stock (8) (8)
Common stock issued 23 8
Other liabilities (assets) (2) 20
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Net cash flows used for financing activities (75) (274)
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Effects of exchange rates on cash (3) 2
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (18) 58
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 203 125
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 185 $ 183
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</TABLE>
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See notes to financial statements.
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CPC INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
($ Millions) Preferred
Stock Capital in Unearned Cumulative
Series A Common Excess of ESOP Translation Treasury Retained
ESOP Stock Par Value Compensation Adjustment Stock Earnings
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, December 31, 1995 $190 $49 $167 $(128) $(163) $(1,317) $3,189
Net income for the period 424
ESOP compensation earned 7
ESOP shares redeemed (3)
Dividends:
Common stock (169)
Series A preferred
stock, net of taxes (5)
Translation adjustment
for the period (83)
Shares issued for:
Stock options, deferred
compensation and
restricted stock awards 16 23
Treasury stock acquired (186)
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Balance, September 30, 1996 $187 $49 $183 $(121) $(246) $(1,480) $3,439
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</TABLE>
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See notes to financial statements.
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CPC INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The unaudited consolidated interim financial statements included herein
were prepared by management and reflect all adjustments (consisting solely of
normal recurring items) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to
present a fair statement of results of operations for the interim periods ended
September 30, 1996 and 1995 and the financial position as of September 30, 1996
and December 31, 1995.
References to "the Company" are to CPC International Inc. and its
consolidated subsidiaries. These statements should be read in conjunction
with the consolidated financial statements and the related footnotes to these
statements contained in the Company's Annual Report to Stockholders which were
incorporated by reference in Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1995.
2. ACQUISITIONS
There were no material acquisitions made in the third quarter of 1996.
3. INVENTORIES
Inventories are summarized as follow:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Sept. 30, 1996 Dec. 31, 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
Finished and goods in process $ 675 $ 602
Raw materials 260 248
Supplies 175 161
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$1,110 $1,011
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</TABLE>
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4. LONG-TERM DEBT
A summary of long-term debt is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Sept. 30, 1996 Dec. 31, 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
7.71% ESOP guaranteed notes due
December 2004 $ 154 $ 161
5.625% -- 6.75% pollution control revenue bonds
due 2007-2016 15 15
6.15% notes due 2006 300 --
Medium term notes at various rates due
1997-2005 100 150
8.5% sinking fund debentures due April 2016 --- 100
5% Swiss franc debentures 160 174
6.75% German mark debentures 132 141
Commercial paper supported by revolving
credit agreements 400 500
Other secured and unsecured notes and loans
at various rates and due dates 218 201
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1,479 1,442
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Less current maturities 52 109
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$1,427 $1,333
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</TABLE>
In December 1995, the Company filed a shelf registration with the Securities
and Exchange Commission for borrowings up to $700 million. Under this filing,
the Company issued, in January 1996, $300 million of 6.15% notes maturing in
2006 and in October 1996, $100 million of 6.875% noted maturing in 2003. On
April 15, 1996, the Company redeemed the 8.5% sinking fund debentures, due
April 2016.
5. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Supplementary information for the consolidated statements of cash flows is
set forth below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
---------------------------------
1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 138 $ 87
Income taxes 194 258
Details of businesses acquired were as follows:
Fair value of assets acquired 11 90
Less: Liabilities assumed -- 9
----- -----
Net cash paid $ 11 $ 81
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</TABLE>
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6. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - The carrying values of cash
equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and short-term debt
approximate fair values. The value of long-term debt at December 31, 1995 was
$1.4 billion. The fair value of long-term debt was based on quotes obtained
from brokers.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS - The Company's policy is to hedge its exposure
to foreign currency cash flows resulting from planned dividends, fees and
royalties, intercompany loans, and other similar transactions. The Company
also hedges certain net investments in foreign operations with foreign exchange
contracts or with borrowings denominated in the particular foreign currency.
As a matter of policy, the Company does not speculate on foreign currencies.
Gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, on financial instruments that
hedge operating activities and related cash flows, flow through income in the
same period as the items being hedged. Gains and losses, both realized and
unrealized, on financial instruments that hedge the Company's investments in
foreign operations are recognized as part of the cumulative translation
adjustment in stockholders' equity.
At September 30, 1996, the Company had forward exchange contracts to
deliver $258 million of foreign currencies comprising $24 million in German
marks, $25 million in Swiss francs, $43 million in Italian lira, $59 million in
Dutch guilders, $88 million in French francs, and $19 million in various other
currencies. The Company also had, at September 30, 1996, contracts to purchase
$66 million worth of foreign currencies comprising $12 million Austrian
schillings and $37 million French francs, $2 million in German marks, $11
million in Norwegian kroner, and $4 million in Swedish krona.
At December 31, 1995, the Company had forward exchange contracts to deliver
$391 million of foreign currencies comprising $93 million in British pounds,
$130 million in French francs, $70 million in Italian lira, $55 million in
Dutch guilders, and $43 million in various other currencies. The Company also
had contracts to purchase $32 million in various currencies.
INTEREST RATE SWAPS - The Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements to
minimize its financing costs and to balance its current and non-current asset
levels with floating and fixed-rate debt positions. The Company's risk related
to swap agreements is limited to the cost of replacing such agreements at
current market rates. The Company continually monitors its positions and
credit ratings of its counterparties, and limits the number of agreements it
enters into with any one party. Management believes the risk of incurring a
material loss is remote. Any interest rate differential on interest rate swaps
is recognized as an adjustment to interest expense over the term of the
agreement.
At September 30, 1996, the Company did not have any interest rate swap
agreements outstanding. At December 31, 1995 the Company had $50 million
notional amount of interest rate swap agreements outstanding. A portion of the
Company's variable interest rate debt position was hedged with a weighted
average receive rate of 5.35% and a weighted average pay rate of 5.98%.
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COMMODITIES -The Company's products are manufactured from a number of raw
materials, including soybean and other edible oils, peanuts, corn and wheat,
all of which are, and are expected to continue to be, in adequate supply. The
Company follows a policy of hedging its exposure to commodities fluctuations
with commodities futures and option contracts for certain of its key raw
material purchases. Such raw materials may or may not be hedged at any given
time based on management's judgment as to the need to fix the cost of such raw
materials to protect the Company's profitability.
Realized gains and losses arising from such hedging transactions are
considered an integral part of the cost of those commodities and are included
in the cost when purchased.
At September 30, 1996, the Company had open commodity futures contracts as
well as options primarily to cover its corn requirements for its firm priced
business for the remainder of 1996 as well as for the 1997 firm priced business
under negotiation. In addition, minor wheat futures contracts for the baking
business were outstanding at September 30, 1996.
The Company's position in corn futures totaled $319 million and $161
million at September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995, respectively. Contracts
open for delivery beyond December 31, 1996 amounted to $239 million, of which
$90 million is due in March 1997, $79 million is due in May 1997, and $70
million in July 1997. At September 30, 1996, the price of corn under these
contracts was $21.9 million in excess of market quotations of the same date.
In addition, at September 30, 1996, the Company had a long position in option
contracts to purchase corn. The position included call option contracts for 74
million bushels and put option contracts for 59 million bushels. At September
30, 1996, if these positions had been liquidated, the Company would have
recorded net unrealized losses of $5.9 million.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Third-quarter earnings per common share advanced 4.2% to $1.00, compared to
$.96 per share in the third quarter of 1995. Net income of $148.2 million was
2.7% higher, compared to the $144.2 million earned during the third quarter of
last year. All comparisons with last year's third-quarter and nine-month
results exclude the effect of a net restructuring charge in 1995 of $.01 per
share.
Earnings per share for the first nine months of the year rose 7.9% to $2.86
from $2.65 for the same period in 1995, and net income rose 6.8% to $424.4
million from $397.3 million for the same period in 1995.
Third-quarter and nine-month results for 1996 reflect the benefits of a
lower effective tax rate and fewer shares outstanding, partially offset by the
impact of higher financing costs related to acquisitions and repurchase of
shares.
Driven by a 19% worldwide volume gain, to which last year's baking
acquisition contributed substantially, CPC's worldwide sales for the third
quarter rose 17% to $2.392 billion from $2.046 billion in the same period of
1995. Operating income rose 6.5% to $290.5 million from the $272.6 million
earned during the same period in 1995.
For the nine-month period, worldwide sales and volumes each advanced 21%,
and operating income was up 9.1%.
Commenting on the results, C.R. Shoemate, chairman of CPC International,
said, "Again this quarter, strong performance in consumer foods - by far the
largest segment of our business - is the determining factor in our overall
results. These results included important earnings growth from Best Foods, CPC
Europe, and CPC Latin America, reflecting strong volume increases in all three
businesses. This cushioned the negative impact of extraordinarily high corn
costs on our corn refining earnings and once again demonstrated the benefits of
our geographic and segment balance.
"In corn refining, this quarter's volume growth of 13% is strong evidence
of the fundamental health of this business, which we believe will again provide
good earnings growth when this extraordinary agricultural commodity situation
is behind us. We are projecting better, though still not positive, corn
refining earnings comparisons in the fourth quarter of 1996, based on expected
volume and corn cost improvements.
We're also pleased to report that the baking acquisition continues on track
to add at least $.03 per share to 1996 earnings."
CONSUMER FOODS
CPC's consumer foods business third-quarter sales rose to $1.644 billion,
while operating income from consumer foods advanced to $244.1 million. The
small sales gain reflected the significant impact of
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a stronger dollar on European sales. Operating income rose 19%, benefiting from
volume gains and cost improvements coming from the Company's restructuring
programs.
For the nine-month period, sales from consumer foods rose 6.5%, and
operating income was 16% higher.
Best Foods, CPC's North American consumer foods business, posted a
6.2% sales gain for the quarter, and operating income grew a robust 9%, even as
the division continued to invest heavily in the launch of Hellmann's and Best
Foods pourable salad dressings. Nearly all of Best Foods' core products -
Hellmann's mayonnaise and dressings, Mazola oil, Skippy peanut butter, Karo
syrups and Knorr products - reported volume improvements, driven by aggressive
marketing spending.
For the nine months, Best Foods' sales and operating income were 2.4% and
6.1% higher, respectively.
In Europe, where unfavorable exchange rates had a significant negative
impact, CPC reported slightly lower third-quarter sales. Sales in local
currencies, however, were up 5.2%. Volumes increased 4%, about half from
existing businesses and half from the acquired Pot Noodle hot snacks business
in the United Kingdom. Operating income jumped 20%, as the benefits of
restructuring continue to flow in.
CPC Europe posted nine-month gains of 9% and 24%, respectively, in sales
and operating income.
In Latin America, CPC's consumer foods business continued to grow robustly.
Sales advanced 10.2%, and operating income leapt 38% for the quarter. For the
nine-month period, Latin American sales grew 3% and operating income rose 18%.
CPC's Asian consumer foods business reported a volume gain of 7%, with
sales below last year, when an additional six months of sales from a joint
venture previously not consolidated were added to the third quarter of 1995.
Operating income was flat, as the division continued to invest aggressively in
marketing and infrastructure. Nine-month results for Asia showed sales and
volume gains of 10.5% and 12%, respectively, while operating income advanced
3.9%.
BAKING BUSINESS
CPC's Baking Division, established in the fourth quarter of 1995 with the
acquisition of the Entenmann's business, posted third-quarter sales of $389.4
million and operating income of $24.9 million.
Volumes of Thomas' products grew strongly, as they were extended into new
geographic markets. Overall bread volumes grew substantially during the
quarter, led by Freihofer's products and the Orweat Master's Best line of
premium bread. Total volumes of Entenmann's products declined, as the brand
continues to experience difficulties in its reduced fat and fat free lines.
However, volumes of regular Entenmann's products increased. Sparking growth in
this largest segment of the Entenmann's business were Entenmann's Multi-Grain
cereal bars, introduced during the quarter in the Northeast markets. The bars
have been well received and volumes are strong in this introductory period.
Several other new products also contributed to the volume growth.
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CORN REFINING
CPC's Corn Refining Business achieved sales and volume increases of 14% and
13%, respectively, reflecting strong operational performance in both North and
Latin America. As projected by the company, operating income in the third
quarter was sharply down. The 66% decline resulted from the extraordinarily
high costs of corn.
Nine-month results for corn refining show a 9.5% sales gain on volumes that
grew 6.9%. Operating income for the period was down 48% due to the high corn
costs.
At the Food and Tobacco Conference hosted by Smith Barney on November 6,
1996, C.R. Shoemate, chairman and chief executive officer of CPC International,
said that the Company's expected earnings gains for 1996, based on strong
performance in its consumer foods operations, will be slowed by the impact of
corn costs in the fourth quarter of 1996.
"We've had a very tough year in our corn refining business, due to
extraordinarily high - and extraordinarily unpredictable - corn costs. Even
though corn refining is only about 15% of CPC's overall business, it is having
an important effect on CPC's results," Mr. Shoemate said. "Corn costs have now
come down dramatically, and our fourth-quarter corn refining profits are
significantly better than they were in the third quarter. Unfortunately,
though, the timing and rate of the fall in corn costs defied predictability.
In the course of planning for any eventuality in the chaotic corn market, we
took prudent positions to limit our risk from high prices. The sudden decline
in the corn market, while welcome for the longer term, makes those positions
costly in the fourth quarter, with a probable effect of five cents per share
compared to our thinking when we issued our third-quarter earnings release just
three weeks ago."
The Company has continued and will continue to follow its policy of fixing
future corn costs, through corn futures and option contracts, as management
deems appropriate to protect profitability relative to raw material costs;
however, the unpredictability of corn prices may continue to have an impact on
the corn refining business in 1997.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's primary sources and uses of funds as well as its general
financial policy are discussed on pages 24-27 of the 1995 Annual Report to
Stockholders which were incorporated by reference in Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1995.
The Company's capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $480
million in 1996.
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Note: The brand names shown above in distinctive type are trademarks of CPC
International Inc. and its affiliates.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There have been no material developments in the legal proceedings as
previously reported in Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,1995.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
Exhibit 11 - Statements re: computation of earnings per common share
(Part I data)
Exhibit 12 - Statement regarding the computation of ratios of earnings
to fixed charges.
b) Reports on Form 8-K.
There were no reports filed on Form 8-K during the third quarter of
1996.
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CPC INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
CPC INTERNATIONAL, INC.
DATE: November 11, 1996
/S/ Konrad Schlatter
-----------------------------------
(Konrad Schlatter)
Senior Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
DATE: November 11, 1996
/S/ James W. Ripley
-----------------------------------
(James W. Ripley)
Comptroller & Chief Accounting
Officer
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EXHIBIT 11
CPC INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Computation of Earnings Per Common Share
Nine Months Ended September 30, 1996 and 1995
Earnings per common share for CPC International Inc. is based on net income
available to common stockholders and the average number of common shares
outstanding during each period. Net income available to common shareholders
has been reduced by the pro rata ESOP preferred stock dividend net of the tax
benefit. A potentially dilutive effect on earnings per common share results
from the operation of the 1993 Stock and Performance Plan, the deferred
compensation and stock options arising from a previous executive incentive
compensation plan, and the Deferred Compensation Plan for Outside Directors.
The effect on earnings per common share resulting from the assumed exercise of
outstanding options and delivery of deferred stock awards under these programs
is not material. The maximum number of shares of common stock issuable and
deliverable under such assumptions, without giving effect to the assumed
reacquisitions of common stock with the proceeds from options exercised,
amounted to the following percentages of the average number of shares of common
stock outstanding at September 30:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
---- ----
<S> <C>
2.6% 2.2%
</TABLE>
Since the dilution resulting from deferred stock awards and stock options is
less than 3%, these items have not been considered in the computation of shares
outstanding. Furthermore, the potentially dilutive effect derived from using
the if-converted method in calculating fully diluted earnings per share for the
ESOP would not cause the dilution to exceed 3% even when considered with the
aforementioned programs.
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EXHIBIT 12
CPC INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE NINE FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
($ Millions) MONTHS ENDED --------------------------------------
SEPT. 30, 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCOME BEFORE TAXES $702 $ 877 $615 $790 $745 $694
------------------- ---- ------ ---- ---- ---- ----
Add (subtract):
Portion of rents representative
of interest 21 26 25 21 22 20
Interest on bonds, mortgages
& similar debt 53 55 52 56 64 73
Other interest 100 87 54 54 51 54
Interest expense included in
cost of plant construction (10) (7) (6) (7) (6) (9)
Income of unconsolidated
venture -- -- 4 -- 5 --
---- ------ ---- ---- ---- ----
Income as adjusted $866 $1,038 $744 $914 $881 $832
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FIXED CHARGES:
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Portion of rents representative
of interest $ 21 $ 26 $ 25 $ 21 $ 22 $ 20
Interest on bonds, mortgages
& similar debt 53 55 52 56 64 74
Other interest 100 87 55 54 51 54
---- ------ ---- ---- ---- ----
$174 $ 168 $132 $131 $137 $148
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RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES 5.0 6.2 5.6 7.0 6.4 5.6
---------------------------------- ==== ====== ==== ==== ==== ====
</TABLE>
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<ARTICLE> 5
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000,000
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 9-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1996
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1996
<PERIOD-END> SEP-30-1996
<CASH> 185
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 1,359
<ALLOWANCES> 0
<INVENTORY> 1,110
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 2,762
<PP&E> 5,609
<DEPRECIATION> 2,624
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 7,775
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 3,248
<BONDS> 0
0
187
<COMMON> 49
<OTHER-SE> 1,775
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 7,775
<SALES> 0
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 7,315
<CGS> 4,473
<TOTAL-COSTS> 6,482
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 0
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 0
<INCOME-PRETAX> 702
<INCOME-TAX> 260
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 0
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> 424
<EPS-PRIMARY> 2.86
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