ESKIMO PIE CORP
10-Q/A, 2000-03-17
ICE CREAM & FROZEN DESSERTS
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                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549
                                  FORM 10-Q/A
                                  ____________
(Mark One)
   [X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
        EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                  For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 1999

                                       OR

   [   ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
          SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                       Commission file number    0-19867

                            ________________________
                             ESKIMO PIE CORPORATION
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


          Virginia                                       54-0571720
(State or other jurisdiction of               (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)


                           901 Moorefield Park Drive
                              Richmond, VA   23236
          (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
                                  ____________
                Registrant's phone number, including area code:
                                 (804) 560-8400
                                  ____________

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 ___

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of July 31, 1999.


              Class                              Outstanding at July 31, 1999
            ---------                           --------------------------------
Common Stock, $1.00 Par Value                              3,462,850

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                             ESKIMO PIE CORPORATION
                                     Index


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                  Page Number
                                                                                ----------------
Part I.   Financial Information (as amended March 16, 2000 to reclassify
          portions of long term debt outstanding)

  Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
<S>                                                                             <C>
          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income                                  1
          Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 1999 and 1998

          Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets                                        2
          June 30, 1999; December 31, 1998 and June 30, 1998

          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows                              3
          Six Months Ended June 30, 1999 and 1998

          Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements                         4

  Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial                            7
          Condition and Results of Operations
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                       ESKIMO PIE CORPORATION
        Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           Three months ended       Six months ended
                                                                June 30,                June 30,
                                                            1999        1998        1999        1998
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                      <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
                                                               (In thousands, except share data)

Net sales                                                $   22,146  $   20,114  $   38,275  $   36,145
Cost of products sold                                        11,715      11,052      20,998      20,553
                                                         ----------------------------------------------
     Gross profit                                            10,431       9,062      17,277      15,592

Advertising and sales promotion expenses                      5,827       5,215       9,708       8,877
Selling, general and administrative expenses                  2,039       2,072       4,182       4,490
Expense from restructuring activities                           258           -         572           -
                                                         ----------------------------------------------
     Operating income                                         2,307       1,775       2,815       2,225

Interest income                                                  31          41          50         102
Interest expense and other - net                                117         152         276         344
                                                         ----------------------------------------------
     Income before income taxes                               2,221       1,664       2,589       1,983

Income tax expense                                              822         615         958         733
                                                         ----------------------------------------------
     Net income                                          $    1,399  $    1,049  $    1,631  $    1,250
                                                         ==============================================

Per Share Data
     Basic:
        Weighted average number of
          common shares outstanding                       3,462,824   3,458,370   3,462,810   3,458,187
        Net income                                       $     0.40  $     0.30  $     0.47  $     0.36
                                                       ================================================

     Assuming dilution:
        Weighted average number of common
          shares outstanding                              3,462,824   3,637,836   3,464,031   3,629,990
         Net income                                      $     0.40  $     0.30  $     0.47  $     0.36
                                                       ================================================

     Cash dividends                                      $     0.05  $     0.05  $     0.10  $     0.10
                                                       ================================================
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                                  ESKIMO PIE CORPORATION
                     Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                           June 30,  December 31,  June 30,
As of                                                                        1999        1998        1998
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands, except share data)

Assets

Current assets:
<S>                                                                        <C>       <C>           <C>
     Cash and cash equivalents                                              $    55      $   530    $ 2,285
     Receivables                                                             12,073        6,817     11,011
     Inventories                                                              5,227        4,897      5,895
     Prepaid expenses                                                           287          889        819
                                                                         ----------------------------------

          Total current assets                                               17,642       13,133     20,010

     Property, plant and equipment - net                                      6,839        7,665      7,983
     Goodwill and other intangibles                                          17,142       17,645     17,221
     Other assets                                                             1,048        1,645      1,399
                                                                         ----------------------------------

        Total assets                                                        $42,671      $40,088    $46,613
                                                                         ==================================

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Current liabilities:
     Accounts payable                                                       $ 3,496      $ 2,875    $ 6,144
     Accrued advertising and promotion                                        4,562        1,728      3,381
     Accrued compensation and related amounts                                   386          211        401
     Other accrued expenses                                                   1,064          657        784
     Income taxes                                                               250            -          -
     Current portion of long term debt                                        1,202        1,317      1,317
                                                                         ----------------------------------

        Total current liabilities                                            10,960        6,788     12,027

Long term debt                                                                5,033        3,901      4,559
Convertible subordinated notes                                                    -        3,800      3,800
Postretirement benefits and other liabilities                                 3,108        3,373      3,216

Shareholders' equity:
     Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 1,000,000 shares
      authorized, none issued and outstanding                                     -             -         -

     Common stock, $1.00 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized,
      3,462,824 issued and outstanding in 1999,  3,458,597 at December
      31, 1998 and 3,458,601 at June 30, 1998
                                                                              3,463        3,459      3,459


     Additional capital                                                       4,448        4,393      4,376
     Retained earnings                                                       15,659       14,374     15,176
                                                                         ----------------------------------

        Total shareholders' equity                                           23,570       22,226     23,011
                                                                         ----------------------------------

        Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                          $42,671      $40,088    $46,613
                                                                         ==================================
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                                  ESKIMO PIE CORPORATION
                Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (Unaudited)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

For the six months ended June 30,                                            1999                      1998
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands)

Operating activities
<S>                                                                    <C>                    <C>
     Net income                                                            $ 1,631                   $ 1,250
     Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
        provided by operating activities:
          Depreciation and amortization                                      1,192                     1,257
          Change in deferred income taxes and other assets                     704                       (56)
          Change in postretirement benefits and other liabilities             (292)                       (9)
          Change in receivables                                             (5,256)                   (5,691)
          Change in inventories and prepaid expenses                             -                      (755)
          Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses                    4,334                     4,708
                                                                     -------------------------------------------

     Net cash provided by operating activities                               2,313                       704

Investing activities
     Capital expenditures                                                     (221)                     (832)
     Proceeds from disposal of fixed assets                                    401                         -
     Other                                                                     161                        63
                                                                     -------------------------------------------

     Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities                       341                      (769)

Financing activities
     Borrowings                                                              3,800                         -
     Redemption of convertible subordinated notes                           (3,800)                        -
     Principal payments on long term debt                                   (2,783)                     (659)
     Cash dividends                                                           (346)                     (344)
                                                                     -------------------------------------------

     Net cash used in financing activities                                  (3,129)                   (1,003)
                                                                     -------------------------------------------

Change in cash and cash equivalents                                           (475)                   (1,068)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year                         530                     3,353
                                                                     -------------------------------------------

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter                        $    55                   $ 2,285
                                                                     ===========================================

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                             ESKIMO PIE CORPORATION
              Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


NOTE A - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation:  In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited
condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting
of only normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the
Company's financial position as of June 30, 1999 and its results of operations
for the three and six months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998.  The results of
operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for
the full year.  These financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company's 1998
Annual Report.


NOTE B - INVENTORIES

Inventories are classified as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     June 30, 1999             December 31, 1998            June 30, 1998
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands)
<S>                                            <C>                         <C>                        <C>
Finished goods                                        $ 3,488                   $  3,294                     $3,783
Raw materials and packaging supplies                    2,776                      2,642                      3,043
                                                      -------                   --------                     ------
      Total FIFO inventories                            6,264                      5,936                      6,826
LIFO reserves                                          (1,037)                   ( 1,039)                      (931)
                                                      -------                   --------                     ------
                                                      $ 5,227                   $  4,897                     $5,895
                                                      =======                   ========                     ======
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>



NOTE C - FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS

     On May 20, 1999, the Company renewed its $10 million committed line of
credit, which is now available for general corporate purposes through April
2001.  Borrowings under the line bear interest at the lender's overnight money
market rate plus 100 basis points.

     The Company used the line to refinance the February 1999 redemption of the
previously issued $3.8 million in convertible subordinated notes. The remaining
$1.7 million outstanding at June 30, 1999 has been classified as long-term based
on management's ability and intent to refinance the amount on a long-term basis.

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NOTE D - EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the computation of earnings per share:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                            Three months ended June 30,  Six months ended June 30,
                                                                1999           1998          1999         1998
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<S>                                                         <C>            <C>           <C>           <C>
Net income                                                     $1,399,000    $1,049,000    $1,631,000   $1,250,000
Reversal of interest expense from convertible                           -        27,000             -       53,000
  subordinated notes (after tax)                               ----------    ----------    ----------   ----------


Net income assuming potential dilution                         $1,399,000    $1,076,000    $1,631,000   $1,303,000
                                                                             ==========    ==========   ==========

Weighted average number of common
  shares outstanding                                            3,462,824     3,458,370     3,462,810    3,458,187
Effect of dilutive securities:
  Stock options                                                         -        16,899         1,221        9,236
  Convertible subordinated notes                                        -       162,567             -      162,567
                                                               ----------    ----------    ----------   ----------
Weighted average number of common shares
  outstanding assuming potential dilution                       3,462,824     3,637,836     3,464,031    3,629,990
                                                               ==========    ==========    ==========   ==========

Basic earnings per share                                       $     0.40    $     0.30    $     0.47   $     0.36
                                                               ==========    ==========    ==========   ==========

Earnings per share - assuming dilution                         $     0.40    $     0.30    $     0.47   $     0.36
                                                               ==========    ==========    ==========   ==========

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</TABLE>


     Certain stock options were excluded from consideration for their dilutive
effect because the exercise price of the options exceeded the average market
price for the respective periods, and as such, the effect would be anti-
dilutive.


NOTE E - BUSINESS SEGMENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           National
Business Segments                                           Brands   Flavors   Foodservice  Other   Totals
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Three months ended June 30, 1999
- --------------------------------
<S>                                                        <C>       <C>      <C>          <C>    <C>
Sales                                                       $15,210   $3,531       $2,823   $582   $22,146
                                                            =======   ======       ======   ====   =======

Segment profitability                                       $ 3,110   $  639       $  720   $135   $ 4,604
  Selling, general and administrative expenses                                                      (2,039)
  Expense from restructuring activities                                                               (258)
  Interest income and expense - net                                                                    (86)
                                                                                                   -------
 Income before income taxes                                                                        $ 2,221
                                                                                                   =======


Three months ended June 30, 1998
- --------------------------------

Sales                                                       $14,472   $3,109       $2,132   $401   $20,114
                                                            =======   ======       ======   ====   =======

Segment profitability                                       $ 2,941   $  454       $  434   $ 18   $ 3,847
  Selling, general and administrative expenses                                                      (2,072)
  Interest income and expense - net                                                                   (111)
                                                                                                   -------
Income before income taxes                                                                         $ 1,664
                                                                                                   =======

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</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           National
Business Segments                                           Brands   Flavors  Foodservice   Other     Totals
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Six months ended June 30, 1999
- ------------------------------
<S>                                                        <C>       <C>      <C>          <C>       <C>
Sales                                                       $25,768   $6,447       $4,936   $1,124    $38,275
                                                            =======   ======       ======   ======    =======

Segment profitability                                       $ 5,062   $1,240       $1,167   $  100    $ 7,569
  Selling, general and administrative expenses                                                         (4,182)
  Expense from restructuring activities                                                                  (572)
  Interest income and expense - net                                                                      (226)
                                                                                                      -------
 Income before income taxes                                                                           $ 2,589
                                                                                                      =======
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Six months ended June 30, 1998
- ------------------------------

Sales                                                       $25,496   $5,905       $3,945   $  799    $36,145
                                                            =======   ======       ======   ======    =======

Segment profitability                                       $ 4,896   $  963       $  972   $ (116)   $ 6,715
  Selling, general and administrative expenses                                                         (4,490)
  Interest income and expense - net                                                                      (242)
                                                                                                      -------
Income before income taxes                                                                            $ 1,983
                                                                                                      =======

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>



NOTE F- RESTRUCTURING EXPENSES


     The Company incurred $572,000 in expenses associated with three separate
restructuring activities during the first half of 1999.

     The Company incurred approximately $381,000 in costs (primarily associated
with legal, investment banking and other professional fees) during the
previously announced examination of strategic alternatives to enhance
shareholder value and the subsequent development of the Company's Growth and
Restructuring Plan.

     In March 1999, the Company discontinued certain non-core manufacturing
operations and as a result, terminated the employment of seven production
employees at its Bloomfield, New Jersey packaging plant.  As a result, the
Company incurred related severance costs of approximately $105,000 all of which
was paid as of June 30, 1999.

     During the second quarter of 1999, the Company eliminated two vacant
positions and terminated the employment of six employees located at the
Company's corporate headquarters. The severance costs associated with the
terminations totaled $86,000, the majority of which will be paid by the end of
1999.
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                             ESKIMO PIE CORPORATION
               Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
                      Condition and Results of Operations


     Eskimo Pie Corporation markets a broad range of frozen novelties, ice cream
and sorbet products under the Eskimo Pie, RealFruit, Welch's, Weight Watchers
Smart Ones, SnackWell's and OREO brand names.  These nationally branded products
are generally manufactured by a select group of licensed dairies who purchase
the necessary flavors, ingredients and packaging directly from the Company.
Eskimo Pie Corporation also manufactures soft serve yogurt and premium ice cream
products for sale to the commercial foodservice industry.  The Company also
sells a full line of quality flavors and ingredients for use in private label
dairy products in addition to the national brands it licenses.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
- ---------------------

     Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 1999 was $1,399,000 or $0.40 per
share, a 33% improvement over second quarter 1998 net income of $1,049,000 or
$0.30 per share.  The 1999 results includes expense from restructuring
activities of approximately $258,000 which, after related tax effects, reduced
net income by $163,000 or $0.05 per share.  Exclusive of the second quarter
restructuring charges, 1999 net income would have increased by approximately 50%
over 1998 second quarter results.

     The six months ending June 30, 1999 reflect a 30% increase in net income as
compared to the comparable period in 1998.  Net income was $1,631,000 or $0.47
per share in 1999 as compared to $1,250,000 or $0.36 per share in 1998.
Restructuring charges totaling approximately $572,000 are included in the six
month results and, after related tax effects, reduced net income by $360,000 or
$0.10 per share.  Exclusive of the year to date restructuring charges, 1999 net
income would have increased by approximately 59% over 1998 results.

     It is not the Company's intent to imply that alternate measures of
performance are more meaningful than net income as determined in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles.  Management believes, however, that
investors should consider the effects of the restructuring activities as they
assess the results of the Company's on-going operations.


Net Sales and Gross Profit
- --------------------------

     Sales for the second quarter of 1999 increased by 10% to $22.1 million as
compared to $20.1 million in 1998.  For the six month period ending June 30,
1999, sales increased by 6% to $38.3 million as compared with $36.1 million
during the comparable period in 1998.

     Revenues in the National Brands Division increased slightly during 1999 due
largely to increased sales of Welch's and Weight Watchers Smart Ones brand
products.  The Company has received favorable responses to the introduction of
two new Welch's Double Dare ice pops which capitalize on the youthful popularity
of "sour" treats.  The repositioning of the Weight Watchers novelties under the
Smart One's banner also continues to attract new consumer attention.  Also
contributing to the year to date 1999 revenue growth was a $440,000 increase
($220,000 increase during the quarter ended June 30, 1999) in licensing fees
earned from the new licensing agreements entered into with the Company's six
largest customers effective January 1, 1999.
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     The Foodservice Division contributed to approximately half of the overall
Company increase in net sales as a result of new business secured under its
innovative "Right Choice" sales and marketing program.  Under the Right Choice
program, foodservice operators can offer consumers a choice between branded
premium ice cream and frozen yogurt and, as a result, capture soft serve sales
that would have been lost without alternative choices.  The foodservice industry
continues to grow as more and more consumers chose to "eat out" and the Company
expects to capitalize on this momentum as it continues to build upon its
Foodservice division.

     The Company's gross margins also increased in 1999 and, as a percent of
sales, continued the improvement begun in recent years.  The improved gross
margin reflects the results of increased sales, the benefits associated with the
additional licensing fees and, as discussed below, the discontinuance of certain
unprofitable packaging operations in the first quarter of 1999.

Expenses And Other Income
- -------------------------

     Advertising and sales promotion for the quarter and six month period ending
June 30, 1999 increased in both an absolute amount and as a percent of sales as
compared to the comparable periods in 1998.  This increase reflects the
Company's intent to increase spending in support of the core Eskimo Pie brand in
both the licensing and foodservice businesses, as well as the additional costs
incurred to introduce the new Welch's brand novelties.

     Selling, general and administrative expenses continue to decline as a
result of management's initiatives to control these costs.

     The Company incurred $572,000 in expenses associated with three separate
restructuring activities completed during the first half of 1999.  First, the
Company incurred approximately $381,000 in costs relating to the previously
announced examination of strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value and
the subsequent development of the Company's Growth and Restructuring Plan.

     Under the recently announced Growth and Restructuring Plan, the Company
will focus on the rejuvenation of its core Eskimo Pie brand within the licensing
and foodservice businesses.  Key components of the Plan include significantly
increased investments in advertising, promotion and product development for the
core Eskimo Pie brand, the potential sale of certain non-core manufacturing
operations, but only at prices accretive to shareholder value, and additional
overhead and staff reductions.

     Actions taken under the Plan to date include: new product and promotional
planning for the 2000 novelty season, the engagement of a new advertising agency
to assist in the rejuvenation of the Eskimo Pie brand, the discontinuance of
certain unprofitable packaging operations and headquarters staff reductions.

     In March 1999, the Company discontinued certain non-core manufacturing
operations and terminated the employment of seven production employees at its
Bloomfield, New Jersey packaging plant who were not involved in the production
of products for the Company's licensing businesses.  As a result, the Company
incurred related severance costs of approximately $105,000, all of which was
paid as of June 30, 1999.  As a result of this action, year to date
profitability in the Packaging Division, exclusive of the severance costs, has
improved by approximately $250,000 over 1998 results.

     During the second quarter of 1999, the Company eliminated two vacant
positions and terminated the employment of six employees located at the
Company's corporate headquarters.  The severance costs associated with these
terminations totaled approximately $86,000, however, when combined with the
savings from the eliminated positions, these actions are anticipated to provide
annualized savings of approximately $300,000 per year.

LIQUIDITY, CAPITAL RESOURCES AND OTHER MATTERS
- ----------------------------------------------
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     The Company's liquidity and capital resources have continued to strengthen
as improved profitability has led to an increase in cash from operations.
Working capital is being managed closely and long term debt has been reduced by
$2.8 million during the six-month period.  As a result, the Company's working
capital at June 30, 1999 exceeded the outstanding debt obligations for the first
time in over five years.

     On May 20, 1999, the Company renewed its $10 million committed line of
credit, which is now available for general corporate purposes through April
2001.  Borrowings under the line bear interest at the lender's overnight money
market rate plus 100 basis points.  The Company used the line to refinance the
February 1999 redemption of the previously issued $3.8 million in convertible
subordinated notes. Through June 30,1999, approximately $2.1 million of cash
generated from operations had been applied against the line.  The remaining $1.7
million outstanding has been classified as long-term based on management's
ability and intent to refinance the amount on a long-term basis.

     The Company believes that the annual cash generated from operations and
funds available under its credit agreements will provide the Company with
sufficient funds and the financial flexibility to support its ongoing business,
strategic objectives and debt repayment requirements.

EARNINGS OUTLOOK
- ----------------

     The Company expects continued improvement during the second half of 1999
with sales and operating profit exceeding that reported in the second half of
1998.

IMPACT OF YEAR 2000
- -------------------

     Considerable attention has been given to the Year 2000 (Y2K) Problem which
stems from the inability of certain computerized applications and devices
(hardware, software and equipment) to process dates after December 31, 1999.
The Company's efforts to address the Y2K Problem consist of three main
components; the implementation of a new management information system, review of
other internal systems and equipment, and inquiries of external trading partners
(key licensees, customers, suppliers, service providers).

     The Company continues with the implementation of a new management
information system that will address the Company's Y2K Problems relating to
financial and operational management information.  The new information system is
installed and implementation is complete in over half of the Company's
operations.  The remaining operations are expected to be implemented prior to
the end of the year.  Project expenditures relating to the new management
information system approximate $1,700,000 through June 30, 1999 and the Company
expects to incur an additional $250,000 to complete the project.  The costs of
the new management information system have been capitalized under the provisions
of the AICPA's Statement of Position 98-1 and are being amortized to expense
over the expected useful life.

     The Company has also reviewed other internal systems and equipment to
assess their exposure to the Y2K Problem.  Most of the Company's plant and
office equipment is mechanical in nature and therefore, is not be subject to the
Y2K Problem. At this time, all unidentified issues have been resolved without
material cost, however, no guarantee can be made that subsequent problems will
not be identified which will require material costs to remedy.  The Company will
develop remedies and contingent plans to address any future problems when, and
if, they are identified.

     Finally, the Company made inquiries with its external trading partners to
assess their readiness to the Y2K Problem.  Such inquiries have resulted in the
collection and appraisal of voluntary statements made by external parties with
limited opportunity for independent factual verification.  Although the Company
has undertaken reasonable efforts to determine the readiness of its trading
partners, no assurance can be given to the validity or reliability of
information obtained.  During the remainder of the year, the Company will
develop initial contingency plans to address the potential failure of its key
trading partners to be Y2K compliant.  Management believes, based on past
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experience, that it could locate suitable replacements if any partners were lost
due to Y2K Problems.  However, the Company can not reliably predict the
readiness of all of its partners (as well as the readiness of their respective
external trading partners) and as such, the Company could be affected by the
disruption of other business interests outside of the Company's control.

     The Company believes its approach to the Y2K Problem is adequate to
maintain the continuation of its business operations with limited financial or
operational impact.  However, the Y2K Problem has many aspects and potential
consequences, some of which may not be reasonably anticipated, and there can be
no assurance that unforeseen consequences will not arise.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
- --------------------------

     Statements contained in this Report on Form 10-Q regarding the Company's
future plans and projected performance are forward looking statements within the
meaning of federal securities laws and are based upon management's current
expectations and beliefs about future events and their effect upon Eskimo Pie
Corporation.  There can be no assurance that future developments will mirror
those currently anticipated by management.  These forward looking statements
involve risks and uncertainties including but not limited to the highly
competitive nature of the frozen dessert market and  the level of consumer
interest in the Company's products, product costing, the weather, the
performance of management including management's ability to implement its plans
as contemplated, the Company's relationships with its licensees and licensors,
the impact of Year 2000 matters and government regulation. The risks and
uncertainties are further discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December
31, 1998.  Actual results may vary materially from those included herein and the
Company assumes no responsibility for updating these statements.
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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.


                                           ESKIMO PIE CORPORATION



Date:  March 17, 2000                  By /s/ David B. Kewer
                                          -------------------------
                                         David B. Kewer
                                         President and Chief Executive Officer



Date:  March 17, 2000                  By /s/ Thomas M. Mishoe, Jr.
                                          -------------------------
                                         Thomas M. Mishoe, Jr.
                                         Chief Financial Officer, Vice President
                                         Treasurer and Corporate Secretary



Date:  March 17, 2000                  By /s/ Kathryn L. Tyler
                                          -------------------------
                                         Kathryn L. Tyler
                                         Controller

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<MULTIPLIER> 1,000

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