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DOSKOCIL COMPANIES INCORPORATED
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1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:
Common Stock of New Doskocil Incorporated
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2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:
12,433,705
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3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed
pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (Set forth the amount on which the
filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):
$8.19 -- Average price of Registrant's common stock on February 16, 1995
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4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:
$ 101,800,960
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5) Total fee paid:
$ 35,121
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1) Amount Previously Paid:
$35,121
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2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:
33-57773
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3) Filing Party:
New Doskocil Incorporated
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4) Date Filed:
February 17, 1995
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April 10, 1995
To our Shareholders and Friends:
I am pleased to introduce you to Foodbrands America, Inc., the new name for
Doskocil Companies Incorporated. Our common stock is now traded on Nasdaq under
the symbol "FBAI".
We are making the name change to better communicate who we are and where we are
going. We have grown beyond the historic focus of a meat company with the
addition of several well-established, leading brands of frozen appetizers,
pasta, gourmet salads and Mexican and Italian specialties. In fact, over 20% of
current business is non-meat and we expect that percentage to grow. The name
change will give the Company an identity that more appropriately represents our
mission and our future. The name Foodbrands America reflects an energized
spirit and a growing passion to succeed in better serving our customers, and
providing value to our investors.
Sales for 1994 increased 15.8% to $750 million and operating income rose 18.8%
before a restructuring charge. This improved performance was indicative of the
strategic initiatives we implemented during 1994. The growth was attributed to
the acquired Specialty Brands Division of International Multifoods and growth in
our Deli and Food Service Divisions which was partially offset by weakness in
our Retail Division. We added four new key members to our management team
during the last year, all helping to improve earnings and strengthen our
competitive position going forward.
Foodbrands America produces, markets and distributes a wide range of branded and
processed food products under a number of proprietary brand names. Wilson
Foods-R-, Corn King-R-, Wilson's Continental Deli-R- and American Favorite-TM-,
products are marketed to the retail and instore delis with numerous specialty
products. Doskocil Food Service markets products to the foodservice trade and
is the leader in foodservice pepperoni and precooked pizza toppings. Fred's-R-
appetizers offer over 83 top-selling frozen appetizers. Rotanelli's-R- frozen
stuffed pasta is our popular authentic made-from-scratch pasta products line.
Posada-R-, Butcher Boy-R-, Marquez-R- and Little Juan-R- include the nation's
leading foodservice burritos plus hand-made enchiladas, taquitos and tamales.
We are proud of the excellent team we have put together to lead the Company into
the next era of growth and success. We look forward to sharing our success with
you in the future.
Sincerely,
R. Randolph Devening
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
