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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1994
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or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
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Commission File Number: 0-15568
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MICHAEL FOODS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 41-1579532
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
Suite 324, Park National Bank Building
5353 Wayzata Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55416
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(612) 546-1500
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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. [ X ]Yes [ ]No
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's Common Stock, $.01 par
value, as of August 12, 1994 was 19,316,139 shares.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
MICHAEL FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
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June 30, December 31,
ASSETS 1994 1993
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CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,638,000 $ 223,000
Accounts receivable, less allowances 36,396,000 33,087,000
Inventories 49,398,000 49,138,000
Prepaid expenses and other 1,052,000 1,279,000
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Total current assets 89,484,000 83,727,000
PROPERTY PLANT AND EQUIPMENT-AT COST
Land 4,149,000 4,201,000
Buildings and improvements 91,502,000 89,980,000
Machinery and equipment 174,664,000 166,655,000
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270,315,000 260,836,000
Less accumulated depreciation 90,283,000 80,398,000
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180,032,000 180,438,000
OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill, net 48,142,000 48,844,000
Net assets held for sale 9,949,000 11,939,000
Other 5,350,000 4,139,000
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63,441,000 64,922,000
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$332,957,000 $329,087,000
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 10,782,000 $ 9,814,000
Accounts payable 24,606,000 20,536,000
Accrued compensation 4,117,000 3,720,000
Accrued insurance 7,705,000 6,701,000
Accrued product line disposal costs 2,045,000 12,702,000
Other accrued expenses 10,607,000 7,987,000
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Total current liabilities 59,862,000 61,460,000
LONG-TERM DEBT, less current maturities 93,575,000 94,194,000
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 19,545,000 18,430,000
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 3,000,000 shares authorized,
none issued - -
Common stock, $.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized,
19,915,489 shares issued at June 30, 1994 199,000 199,000
Additional paid-in capital 117,640,000 117,640,000
Retained earnings 47,447,000 42,475,000
Treasury stock, 599,350 shares-at cost (5,311,000) (5,311,000)
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159,975,000 155,003,000
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$332,957,000 $329,087,000
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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MICHAEL FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
Three Months Ended June 30, (Unaudited)
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1994 1993
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Net sales $125,530,000 $119,447,000
Cost of sales 107,199,000 104,161,000
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Gross profit 18,331,000 15,286,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses 10,177,000 9,828,000
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Operating profit 8,154,000 5,458,000
Other (income) expense
Interest expense 2,277,000 2,334,000
Interest capitalized (103,000) (26,000)
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2,174,000 2,308,000
Interest income (13,000) (184,000)
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2,161,000 2,124,000
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Earnings before income taxes 5,993,000 3,334,000
Income tax expense 2,300,000 1,200,000
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NET EARNINGS $ 3,693,000 $ 2,134,000
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NET EARNINGS PER SHARE $.19 $.11
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DIVIDENDS PER SHARE $.05 $.05
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Weighted average shares outstanding 19,316,000 19,447,000
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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MICHAEL FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
Six Months Ended June 30, (Unaudited)
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1994 1993
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Net sales $247,171,000 $224,378,000
Cost of sales 211,672,000 196,328,000
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Gross profit 35,499,000 28,050,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses 20,032,000 19,557,000
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Operating profit 15,467,000 8,493,000
Other (income) expense
Interest expense 4,458,000 4,782,000
Interest capitalized (172,000) (57,000)
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4,286,000 4,725,000
Interest income (23,000) (367,000)
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4,263,000 4,358,000
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Earnings before income taxes 11,204,000 4,135,000
Income tax expense 4,300,000 1,490,000
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NET EARNINGS $ 6,904,000 $ 2,645,000
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NET EARNINGS PER SHARE $.36 $.14
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DIVIDENDS PER SHARE $.10 $.10
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Weighted average shares outstanding 19,316,000 19,492,000
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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MICHAEL FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Six Months Ended June 30, (Unaudited)
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1994 1993
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Net cash provided by operating activities $ 13,590,000 $ 25,878,000
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (9,892,000) (3,170,000)
Net assets held for sale 1,635,000 -
Joint venture and other assets (1,335,000) (1,916,000)
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Net cash used in investing activities (9,592,000) (5,086,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt 49,800,000 25,100,000
Payments on long-term debt (49,451,000) (46,096,000)
Cash dividends (1,932,000) (1,950,000)
Purchase of shares for treasury - (1,153,000)
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Net cash used in financing activities (1,583,000) (24,099,000)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 2,415,000 (3,307,000)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 223,000 6,064,000
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 2,638,000 $ 2,757,000
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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MICHAEL FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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June 30, 1994 and 1993
(Unaudited)
NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with Regulation S-X pursuant to the rules and regulations
of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote
disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted
pursuant to such rules and regulations, although management believes that the
disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.
Effective the first quarter of 1994, the Company began utilizing a fiscal year
consisting of either 52 or 53 weeks, ending on the Saturday nearest to December
31 each year. The quarters ended June 30, 1994 and June 30, 1993 each include
thirteen weeks of operations. For clarity of presentation, the Company has
described all periods presented as if the quarter ended on June 30.
In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring
adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of June 30,
1994 and the results of operations and cash flows for the three and six month
periods ended June 30, 1994 and 1993. The results of operations for the six
months ended June 30, 1994 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the
full year.
NOTE B - DISPOSAL OF PRODUCT LINE
Prior to 1994, the Company invested in a joint venture with an unrelated company
for the purpose of producing reduced cholesterol liquid whole eggs. The Company
owned 50% of the joint venture and recognized one half of the profit or loss
which resulted from the joint venture. Under the terms of the joint venture
agreement, the Company paid a processing toll to the joint venture equal to the
costs of production plus an amount to provide a return on each partners
investment.
Due to significant continuing losses and lack of adequate market acceptance, the
Company decided in December 1993 to cause the early termination of the joint
venture and to discontinue production of the reduced cholesterol liquid whole
eggs product. In the first quarter of 1994, the Company expended $11,500,000 to
acquire the interest of its joint venture partner.
In the second quarter of 1993, the revenues and expenses directly attributable
to the discontinued product line were net sales of $1,311,000, cost of sales of
$3,107,000, selling, general and administrative expenses of $478,000 and
interest income of $175,000. The Company thus recorded a pre-tax loss directly
attributable to the discontinued product line in the second quarter of 1993 of
approximately $2,099,000.
For the first six months of 1993 the revenues and expenses directly attributable
to the discontinued product line were net sales of $2,705,000, cost of sales of
$5,529,000, selling, general and administrative expenses of $1,434,000 and
interest income of $343,000. The Company thus recorded a pre-tax loss directly
attributable to the discontinued product line in the first six months of 1993 of
approximately $3,915,000.
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MICHAEL FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
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June 30, 1994 and 1993
(Unaudited)
NOTE C - INVENTORIES
Inventories other than raw potatoes and potato products are stated at the lower
of cost (determined on a first-in, first-out basis) or market. Raw potatoes and
potato products are stated at the lower of average cost for the year in which
produced or market. Inventories consist of the following:
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June 30, December 31,
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Work in process and finished goods $ 15,779,000 $ 14,386,000
Raw materials and supplies 11,377,000 17,028,000
Flocks 22,242,000 17,724,000
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NOTE D - LONG-TERM DEBT
The Company has an unsecured revolving line of credit with its principal banks
for $55,000,000 with interest payable at the banks' reference rates, or
alternative variable rates, at the Company's option. At June 30, 1994, the
Company had $25,700,000 outstanding at a weighted average rate of 5.1%. This
revolving line of credit, which matures on January 31, 1996, contains certain
restrictive covenants similar to the covenants contained in the Company's senior
promissory notes. At June 30, 1994, $29,300,000 of this line was unused.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1994 VS. THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1993
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 1994 were $3,693,000, an increase of
$1,559,000 from net earnings of $2,134,000 in the previous year. Net earnings
per share were $.19 versus $.11 in the previous year.
Net sales increased $6,083,000, or 5%, to $125,530,000 for the quarter ended
June 30, 1994 from $119,447,000 in the previous year. A significant portion of
the sales increase was due to higher unit sales in the egg, potato and dairy
product divisions. Additionally, improvement was seen in potato products
selling prices. Second quarter 1993 net sales include $1,311,000 attributable
to the reduced cholesterol liquid whole eggs product line, which was
discontinued in the fourth quarter of 1993.
Gross profit increased $3,045,000 to $18,331,000 for the quarter ended June 30,
1994, while gross profit as a percent of sales increased to 14.6% in the second
quarter of 1994 from 12.8% in the second quarter of 1993. The improved second
quarter 1994 gross profit margin primarily resulted from volume-driven
production economies, improved potato products pricing and the elimination of
losses from the discontinued reduced cholesterol liquid whole eggs. Low selling
prices for commodity-sensitive products, along with high production costs for
reduced cholesterol liquid whole eggs, depressed the gross profit margin in
1993. Second quarter 1993 gross profit was reduced by a gross loss of
$1,796,000 directly attributable to the discontinued reduced cholesterol liquid
whole eggs product line.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $349,000 to $10,177,000,
reflecting the higher sales level, as well as the elimination of expenses from
the discontinued reduced cholesterol liquid whole eggs, which were $478,000 in
the second quarter of 1993. Total selling, general and administrative expenses
were 8.1% of net sales in 1994 and 8.2% of net sales in 1993.
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1994 VS. SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1993
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net earnings for the six months ended June 30, 1994 were $6,904,000, an increase
of $4,259,000 from net earnings of $2,645,000 in the previous year. Net
earnings per share were $.36 versus $.14 in the previous year.
Net sales increased $22,793,000, or 10%, to $247,171,000 from $224,378,000 in
the previous year. Approximately one-half of the sales increase was due to
higher unit sales in each of the Company's four main operating divisions.
Additionally, improvement was seen in potato products selling prices. First
half 1993 net sales include $2,705,000 attributable to the reduced cholesterol
liquid whole eggs product line, which was discontinued in the fourth quarter of
1993.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1994 VS. SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1993
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, CONT.
Gross profit increased $7,449,000 to $35,499,000, due primarily to volume-driven
production economies, improved potato products pricing and the elimination of
losses from the discontinued reduced cholesterol liquid whole eggs. Low selling
prices for commodity-sensitive products, along with high production costs for
reduced cholesterol liquid whole eggs, depressed the gross profit margin in
1993. First half 1993 gross profit was reduced by a gross loss of $2,824,000
directly attributable to the discontinued reduced cholesterol liquid whole eggs
product line.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $475,000 to $20,032,000,
reflecting the higher sales level, as well as the elimination of expenses from
the discontinued reduced cholesterol liquid whole eggs, which were $1,434,000 in
the first half of 1993. Total selling, general and administrative expenses were
8.1% of net sales in 1994 and 8.7% of net sales in 1993.
GENERAL
Certain of the Company's products are sensitive to changes in commodity prices.
The Company's egg operations derive approximately 20% of net sales from shell
eggs, which are sensitive to commodity price swings. The remaining 80% of egg
sales are derived from the sale of value-added egg products. Gross profit from
shell eggs is primarily dependent upon the relationship between shell egg prices
and the cost of feed, both of which can fluctuate significantly. Shell egg
pricing in the second quarter of 1994 was moderately lower than second quarter
1993 levels. Additionally, the cost of feed was higher due to higher grain
costs. Changes in grain costs effect feed costs, which are a significant cost
component in egg production. Such changes effect both shell egg and egg
products production costs. However, gross profit margins from value-added egg
products are less sensitive to commodity price fluctuations than are shell eggs.
The Company's refrigerated distribution operations derive approximately 65% of
net sales from refrigerated products produced by others, thereby reducing the
effect of commodity price swings. The balance of refrigerated distribution
sales are from shell eggs, which are generally produced by the eggs and egg
products division and are sold on a distribution, or non-commodity, basis by the
refrigerated distribution division.
The potato products division typically purchases 80%-90% of its raw potatoes
from contract producers under annual contracts. The remainder is purchased at
market prices to satisfy short-term production requirements or to take advantage
of market prices when they are lower than contracted prices. Small variations
in the purchase price of raw materials or the selling price per pound of end
products can have a significant effect on potato products division operating
results. Prices of frozen french fried potatoes have generally improved over
the past 12 months. The impact of raw material costs within the potato products
division has been reduced in the past 3 - 4 years due to significant increases
in higher value-added refrigerated potato products sales.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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GENERAL, CONT.
The dairy products division sells its products primarily on a cost-plus basis
and, therefore, the division's earnings are not typically affected greatly by
raw ingredient price fluctuations.
Inflation is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's
business. The Company generally has been able to offset the impact of inflation
through a combination of productivity gains and price increases.
CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY
Acquisitions and capital expenditures have been, and will likely continue to be,
a capital requirement. The Company plans to continue to invest in state-of-the-
art production facilities to enhance its competitive position. Historically,
the Company has financed its growth principally from internally generated funds,
bank borrowings, issuance of senior debt and its sale of Common Stock. The
Company believes that these financing alternatives will continue to meet its
anticipated needs.
The Company invested approximately $9,900,000 in capital expenditures during the
six months ended June 30, 1994. The Company's 1994 plan calls for approximately
$33,000,000 in total capital expenditures.
The Company has an unsecured line of credit for $55,000,000 with its principal
banks. As of June 30, 1994, approximately $25,700,000 was borrowed under this
line of credit.
SEASONALITY
Consolidated quarterly operating results are affected by the seasonality of the
Company's net sales and operating profits. Specifically, shell egg prices
typically rise seasonally in the first and fourth quarters of the year due to
increased demand during holiday periods. Generally, the refrigerated
distribution division experiences higher net sales and operating profits in the
fourth quarter. Operating profits from potato products are less seasonal, but
tend to be higher in the second half of the year coinciding with the potato
harvest. Operating profits from dairy operations typically are significantly
higher in the second and third quarters due to increased consumption of ice milk
and ice cream products during the summer months.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Recent developments in the Company's litigation against Papetti's Hygrade Egg
Products, Inc. are described in the Company's press release dated July 22, 1994
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2, which is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
The 1994 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Michael Foods, Inc. was held on April
28, 1994. The items voted upon and the results of the vote follow:
1. The election of nine persons to serve as directors until the next annual
election and until their successors are duly elected and qualified:
FOR WITHHOLD AUTHORITY
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Richard A. Coonrod 17,552,411 150,284
Miles E. Efron 17,549,836 152,859
Orville L. Freeman 17,444,606 258,089
Arvid C. Knudtson 17,549,136 153,559
Joseph D. Marshburn 17,553,036 149,659
James H. Michael 17,551,236 151,459
Jeffrey J. Michael 17,551,636 151,059
Richard G. Olson 17,548,336 154,359
Gregg A. Ostrander 17,553,411 149,284
2. Proposal to approve the establishment of the Michael Foods, Inc. 1994
Executive Performance Stock Award Plan:
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
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16,431,862 1,212,042 58,791
3. Proposal to approve the appointment of Grant Thornton as independent
auditors for 1994:
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
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17,504,890 162,658 35,147
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
(continued)
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
10.87 Resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors on April 28, 1994
amending the Severance Plan for Eligible Employees of Michael Foods,
Inc. and extending its termination date for one additional year.
99.2 The Company's press release dated July 22, 1994 regarding litigation
with Papetti's Hygrade Egg Products, Inc.
(b) There were no reports on Form 8-K filed during the quarter ended
June 30, 1994.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
MICHAEL FOODS, INC.
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(Registrant)
Date: August 12, 1994 By: /s/ Gregg A. Ostrander
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Gregg A. Ostrander
(President and Chief Executive Officer)
Date: August 12, 1994 By: /s/ John D. Reedy
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John D. Reedy
(Vice President - Finance, Treasurer,
Chief Financial Officer and Principal
Accounting Officer)
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Exhibit 10.87
Resolutions adopted at Michael Foods, Inc. Board of Directors meeting
April 28, 1994.
MICHAEL FOODS, INC.
RESOLUTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RESOLVED, that the Severance Pay Plan for Eligible Employees of Michael Foods,
Inc. and its subsidiaries as approved and implemented in accordance with the
directives of this Board of Directors on July 26, 1990 and extended through July
1, 1994 is hereby extended for a period of one additional year to a new
Termination Date of July 1, 1995.
Number of employees covered under the plan
from July 1, 1993 to July 1, 1994.................................24
Employees removed:
Gregg A. Ostrander, President and Chief Executive Officer
Mohammed H. Samimi, Vice President, Quality-M.G. Waldbaum Co.
Employees added:
Dean Sprinkle, Vice President, Foodservice Sales
Hershell R. Ball, Jr., Vice President Research & Development-M.G.
Waldbaum Co.
Number of employees covered under the plan
from July 1, 1994 to July 1, 1995.................................24
RESOLVED, that the Severance Plan be amended such that Section 3, paragraph
(b) will read as follows:
"(b) A lump sum payment equal to one year's Total Annual Compensation for
each Key Employee; provided, however, that the following officers shall receive
a lump sum payment equal to two (2) times such Total Annual Compensation:
William L. Goucher
Kevin O. Kelly
James J. Kohler
Kevin S. Murphy
John D. Reedy
Norman A. Rodriguez;"
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Exhibit 99.2
Michael Foods, Inc. press release dated July 22, 1994.
MICHAEL FOODS PREVAILS IN PAPETTI APPEAL
MINNEAPOLIS, July 22 -- Michael Foods, Inc. announced today that the United
States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the decisions by the
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey which upheld the
validity and enforceability of the ultrapasteurization patents and found that
the patents had been infringed by Papetti's Hygrade Egg Products, Inc. Michael
Foods is the exclusive licensee, and North Carolina State the patent holder, of
patents covering the ultrapasteurization of liquid whole eggs (Easy Eggs-TR-).
The Court of Appeals ruled that "... the District Court correctly determined
that there were no genuine issues of material fact and that Michael was entitled
to judgment as a matter of law."
In its decision, the Court of Appeals noted that it reviewed the District
Court's entry of summary judgment DE NOVO, or from the beginning, and concluded
"... that the court correctly entered summary judgment in favor of Michael ..."
The Court of Appeals also noted that it reviewed the issue of obviousness and
concluded that "... the record could not support a finding that the claimed
invention would have been obvious." Michael Foods' evidence was found to be
"... compelling and essentially uncontroverted."
Further, the Court of Appeals noted that "... the PTO (U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office) concluded that the claimed invention was CLEARLY A
BREAKTHROUGH and a REVOLUTIONARY DISCOVERY WHICH IS EXACTLY THE TYPE WORTHY OF
PATENT PROTECTION."
Chief Executive Officer Gregg A. Ostrander commented, "We are gratified that our
position was upheld on appeal. We believe this event bodes well for the
continued growth of our Easy Eggs -TR- product and sends a clear message to the
industry as to the strength of our patent protection."
Counsel to the Company expects to move for a conclusion to damages discovery in
the District Court and anticipates that a trial to determine the amount of
damages due the Company and the patent holder from Papetti's illegal activity
may be concluded by Spring 1995.
Michael Foods is a diversified food processor and distributor with particular
interests in egg products, refrigerated grocery products, frozen and
refrigerated potato products, specialty dairy products and refrigerated soups
and salads. Principal subsidiaries include
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M .G. Waldbaum Company, Crystal Farms Refrigerated Distribution Company,
Northern Star Co., Kohler Mix Specialties, Inc., and Sunnyside Vegetable
Packing, Inc.
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