SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 1996
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RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-10215 13-3490602
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of file number) Identification No.)
incorporation or
organization)
RJR Nabisco, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-6388 56-0950247
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of file number) Identification No.)
incorporation or
organization)
1301 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10019-6013
(212) 258-5600
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code,
of the principal executive offices of RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp. and RJR
Nabisco, Inc.)
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrants (1) have 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
Registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have 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 Registrants'
classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date: June 30, 1996:
RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp.: 272,108,434 shares of common stock, par value
$.01 per share
RJR Nabisco, Inc.: 3,021.86513 shares of common stock, par value $1,000 per
share
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RJR Nabisco, Inc. meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction
H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this form with the
reduced disclosure format.
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INDEX
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Part I--Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income--Three
Months Ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income--Six
Months Ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 . . . . . . . . . . 2
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows--Six
Months Ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets--June 30, 1996 and
December 31, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements . . . 5-13
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-20
Part II--Other Information
Item 1.Legal Proceedings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. . . . 22-23
Item 6.Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Signatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Part I
Item 1. Financial Statements
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RJR NABISCO HOLDINGS CORP.
RJR NABISCO, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in Millions Except Per Share Amounts)
<CAPTION>
Three Months Three Months
Ended Ended
June 30, 1996 June 30, 1995
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RJRN RJRN
Holdings RJRN Holdings RJRN
-------- ---- -------- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,203 $ 4,203 $ 4,081 $ 4,081
--------- --------- -------- --------
Costs and expenses (Note 1)*:
Cost of products sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,941 1,941 1,871 1,871
Selling, advertising, administrative and general
expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,437 1,441 1,407 1,401
Amortization of trademarks and goodwill . . . . . . 160 160 159 159
Restructuring expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 428 -- --
--------- --------- -------- --------
Operating income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 233 644 650
Interest and debt expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (230) (207) (222) (222)
Other income (expense), net . . . . . . . . . . . . . (23) (23) (119) (123)
--------- --------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before income taxes . . . . . . . .
(16) 3 303 305
Provision for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 63 134 137
--------- ---------- --------- -----------
Income (loss) before minority interest in income (loss)
of Nabisco Holdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (69) (60) 169 168
Less minority interest in income (loss) of Nabisco
(42) (42) 16 16
Holdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . --------- ---------- --------- -----------
Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (27) (18) 153 152
Less preferred stock dividends . . . . . . . . . . . 10 -- 32 --
--------- ---------- --------- -----------
Net income (loss) applicable to Common Stock . . . $ (37) $ (18) $ 121 $ 152
========= ========== ========= ===========
Net income (loss) per common and common equivalent share $ (0.11) $ 0.37
========= =========
Dividends per share of Series C preferred stock . . . $ 1.503 $ 1.503
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Dividends per share of Common Stock . . . . . . . . . $ 0.4625 $ 0.375
========= =========
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent
shares outstanding (in thousands) . . . . . . . . . 325,879 326,232
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* Excludes excise taxes of $960 million and $984 million for the three
months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
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RJR NABISCO HOLDINGS CORP.
RJR NABISCO, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in Millions Except Per Share Amounts)
<CAPTION>
Six Months Six Months
Ended Ended
June 30, 1996 June 30, 1995
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RJRN RJRN
Holdings RJRN Holdings RJRN
--------- ---- -------- ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,089 $ 8,089 $ 7,621 $ 7,621
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Costs and expenses (Note 1)*:
Cost of products sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,742 3,742 3,496 3,496
Selling, advertising, administrative and general
expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,724 2,728 2,543 2,536
Amortization of trademarks and goodwill . . . . . . 318 318 318 318
Restructuring expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 428 -- --
---------- ---------- -------- ----------
Operating income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877 873 1,264 1,271
Interest and debt expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (464) (417) (442) (442)
Other income (expense), net . . . . . . . . . . . . . (58) (58) (155) (157)
---------- ---------- -------- ----------
Income before income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 398 667 672
Provision for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 234 293 296
---------- ---------- -------- ----------
Income before minority interest in income (loss)
of Nabisco Holdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 164 374 376
Less minority interest in income (loss) of Nabisco
Holdings . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (32) (32) 23 23
---------- ---------- -------- ---------
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 196 351 353
Less preferred stock dividends . . . . . . . . . . . 21 -- 65 --
---------- ----------- -------- ---------
Net income applicable to Common Stock . . . . . . $ 150 $ 196 $ 286 $ 353
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Net income per common and common equivalent share . . $ 0.46 0.88
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Dividends per share of Series C preferred stock . . . $ 3.006 3.006
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Dividends per share of Common Stock . . . . . . . . . $ 0.925 0.750
========== ========
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent
shares outstanding (in thousands) . . . . . . . . . 328,224 326,317
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* Excludes excise taxes of $1.855 billion and $1.803 billion for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
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RJR NABISCO HOLDINGS CORP.
RJR NABISCO, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Millions)
Six Months Six Months
Ended Ended
June 30, 1996 June 30, 1995
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RJRN RJRN
Holdings RJRN Holdings RJRN
-------- ---- -------- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities:
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 171 $ 196 $ 351 $ 353
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows
from operating activities:
Depreciation and other amortization . . . . . . . . 259 259 262 262
Amortization of intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 318 318 318
Deferred income tax benefit . . . . . . . . . . . . (163) (162) (99) (99)
Changes in working capital items, net . . . . . . . (329) (246) (385) (319)
Restructuring expense, net of cash payments . . . . 369 369 (73) (73)
Other, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (40) (42) 15 15
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 496 38 104
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash flows from operating activities . . . . . . 585 692 389 457
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities:
Capital expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (332) (332) (294) (294)
Acquisition of businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (129) (129) (55) (55)
Disposition of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 113 35 35
Net proceeds from issuance of Nabisco Holdings' common
stock to minority shareholders . . . . . . . . . . -- -- 1,201 1,201
Other, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 13 12 12
--------- --------- --------- --------
Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities . (335) (335) 899 899
--------- --------- --------- --------
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities:
Net borrowings (repayments) of long-term debt . . . . 70 70 (613) (613)
Increase (decrease) in notes payable . . . . . . . . . 165 165 (109) (109)
Proceeds from issuance of Common Stock . . . . . . . . 7 -- 5 --
Repurchase of Common Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . (30) -- -- --
Dividends paid on Common Stock and Series C preferred
stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (309) -- (182) --
Dividends paid on other preferred stock . . . . . . . (24) -- (68) --
Dividends paid to Nabisco Holdings' minority
shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (14) (14) -- --
Other, net - including intercompany transfers . . . . . 19 (442) 15 (284)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash flows used in financing activities . . . . (116) (221) (952) (1,006)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (7) (7) 13 13
--------- --------- --------- ----------
Net change in cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . 127 129 349 363
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period . . . 234 232 423 409
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period . . . . . . $ 361 $ 361 $ 772 $ 772
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Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
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RJR NABISCO HOLDINGS CORP.
RJR NABISCO, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in Millions)
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
June 30, 1996 December 31, 1995
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RJRN RJRN
Holdings RJRN Holdings RJRN
-------- ---- -------- ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 361 $ 361 $ 234 $ 232
Accounts and notes receivable, net . . . . . . . . 1,420 1,414 1,334 1,327
Inventories (Note 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,581 2,581 2,489 2,489
Prepaid expenses and excise taxes . . . . . . . . 448 448 503 503
---------- --------- --------- ---------
Total current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,810 4,804 4,560 4,551
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Property, plant and equipment, net . . . . . . . . 5,699 5,699 5,690 5,690
Trademarks, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,127 8,127 8,265 8,265
Goodwill, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,383 12,383 12,536 12,536
Other assets and deferred charges . . . . . . . . . 456 455 467 466
---------- --------- --------- ---------
$ 31,475 $ 31,468 $ 31,518 $ 31,508
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Notes payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 451 $ 451 $ 268 $ 268
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities . . . . . 3,446 3,263 3,404 3,245
Current maturities of long-term debt . . . . . . . 57 57 150 150
Income taxes accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 169 302 302
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . 4,211 3,940 4,124 3,965
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Long-term debt (less current maturities) . . . . . 9,569 9,569 9,429 9,429
Other noncurrent liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . 3,044 2,121 3,016 2,365
Deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,578 3,510 3,666 3,596
Contingencies (Note 3)
RJRN Holdings' obligated mandatorily redeemable
preferred securities of subsidiary trust holding
solely junior subordinated debentures* . . . . . . . . 954 -- 954 --
Stockholders' equity:
ESOP convertible preferred stock (14,808,894 shares
issued and outstanding at June 30, 1996) . . 237 -- 240 --
Series B preferred stock (12,044 shares issued and
outstanding at June 30, 1996) . . . . . . . . 301 -- 301 --
Series C convertible preferred stock (26,675,000
shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 1996) 3 -- 3 --
Common stock (273,120,434 shares issued at June 30,
1996) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -- 3 --
Paid-in capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,937 11,958 10,110 11,958
Retained earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -- 567 -- 371
Treasury stock, at cost (1,012,000 shares
repurchased at June 30, 1996) . . . . . . . . (30) -- -- --
Other stockholders' equity . . . . . . . . . . . (332) (197) (328) (176)
---------- ---------- ---------- -----------
Total stockholders' equity . . . . . . . . . . 10,119 12,328 10,329 12,153
----------- ---------- ---------- -----------
$ 31,475 $ 31,468 $ 31,518 $ 31,508
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* The sole asset of the subsidiary trust is the junior subordinated
debentures of RJRN Holdings. Upon redemption of the junior subordinated
debentures, which have a final maturity of December 31, 2044, the
preferred securities will be mandatorily redeemed. The outstanding junior
subordinated debentures have an aggregate principal amount of
approximately $978 million and an annual interest rate of 10%.
See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
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RJR NABISCO HOLDINGS CORP.
RJR NABISCO, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 -- Interim Reporting and Results of Operations
For interim reporting purposes, certain costs and expenses are charged
to operations in proportion to the estimated total annual amount expected
to be incurred.
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the
1996 presentation.
In management's opinion, the accompanying unaudited consolidated
condensed financial statements (the "Consolidated Condensed Financial
Statements") of RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp. ("RJRN Holdings") and RJR
Nabisco, Inc. ("RJRN" and together with RJRN Holdings, the "Registrants")
contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments,
necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods
presented. The Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements should be read
in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes
included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of RJRN Holdings and RJRN for
the year ended December 31, 1995.
On January 1, 1996, RJRN Holdings and RJRN adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of ("SFAS No.
121"). The adoption of SFAS No. 121 did not have a material impact on the
financial position or results of operations of RJRN Holdings and RJRN.
On January 1, 1996, RJRN Holdings and RJRN adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation ("SFAS No. 123"). RJRN Holdings and RJRN elected to continue
to apply the intrinsic value based method for recognizing compensation
expense for stock-based employee compensation plans.
In the second quarter of 1996, Nabisco Holdings Corp. ("Nabisco
Holdings") recorded a pre-tax restructuring expense of $428 million ($241
million after-tax, net of minority interest) related to a program announced on
June 24, 1996. The restructuring program, which was undertaken to streamline
operations and improve profitability, commenced during the second quarter of
1996 and will be substantially completed during 1997. The $428 million
restructuring expense will require cash expenditures of approximately $230
million. In addition to the $428 million restructuring expense, the program
will require additional cash expenditures of approximately $81 million, $10
million ($5 million after-tax, net of minority interest) of which was recorded
in the second quarter of 1996 for implementation and integration expenses,
principally for relocation of employees and equipment and training. After
completion of the restructuring program, pre-tax savings are expected to be
approximately $200 million annually.
The major components of the $428 million restructuring expense are
domestic and international severance and related benefits associated with
workforce reductions totaling 5,850 employees (approximately $194 million),
estimated losses from disposals of equipment and inventory related to
product line rationalizations (approximately $116 million), estimated
losses to write-down the carrying value of several non-strategic product
lines prior to sale (approximately $51 million), estimated costs to
terminate manufacturing supply and distribution contracts (approximately
$45 million) and estimated losses from disposals of property related to
international plant closures and domestic and international facility
reorganizations (approximately $22 million).
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RJR NABISCO HOLDINGS CORP.
RJR NABISCO, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Note 2 - Inventories
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The major classes of inventory are shown in the table below:
<CAPTION>
June 30, December 31,
1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
Finished products . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 811 $ 755
Leaf tobacco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,117 1,152
Raw materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 231
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 351
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$ 2,581 $ 2,489
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Note 3 -- Contingencies
Tobacco-Related Litigation
Various legal actions, proceedings and claims are pending or may be
instituted against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company ("RJRT") or its affiliates
(including RJRN) or indemnitees, including those claiming that lung cancer
and other diseases have resulted from the use of or exposure to RJRT's
tobacco products. During the second quarter of 1996, 44 new actions were
filed or served against RJRT and/or its affiliates or indemnitees and 20
such actions were dismissed or otherwise resolved in favor of RJRT and/or
its affiliates or indemnitees without trial. As of July 19, 1996, 203
active cases were pending against RJRT and/or its affiliates or
indemnitees, 201 in the United States and two in Canada. The United States
cases are in 26 states and are distributed as follows: 134 in Florida, 13
in Louisiana, six in Texas, five in Indiana, four in each of California and
Kansas, three in each of Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Pennsylvania
and Tennessee, two in each of Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota and
New York, and one in each of the District of Columbia, Michigan, Nevada,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina,
Washington and West Virginia. Of the 201 active cases in the United
States, 160 are pending in state court and 41 in federal court.
Eight of the 201 active cases in the United States involve alleged
non-smokers claiming injuries resulting from exposure to environmental
tobacco smoke. Ten cases, which are described more specifically below,
purport to be class actions on behalf of thousands of individuals.
Purported classes include individuals claiming to be addicted to cigarettes
and flight attendants alleging personal injury from exposure to
environmental tobacco smoke in their workplace. Eight of the active cases
were brought by state attorneys general seeking, inter alia, recovery of
the cost of Medicare funds paid by their states for treatment of citizens
suffering from diseases or conditions allegedly related to tobacco. One
case, based on a similar theory, has been brought by the City and County of
San Francisco. In addition, one case was brought by the State of Florida
seeking similar rulings under a special state statute.
The plaintiffs in these actions seek recovery on a variety of legal
theories, including strict liability in tort, design defect, negligence,
breach of warranty, failure to warn, fraud, misrepresentation, unfair trade
practices, conspiracy, unjust enrichment, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Organizations Act ("RICO"), indemnity and common law public nuisance.
Punitive damages, often in amounts ranging into the hundreds of millions of
dollars, are specifically pleaded in a number of cases in addition to
compensatory and other
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RJR NABISCO HOLDINGS CORP.
RJR NABISCO, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Note 3 -- Contingencies -- (Continued)
damages. The defenses raised by RJRT and/or its affiliates, where
applicable, include preemption by the Federal Cigarette Labeling and
Advertising Act ("the Cigarette Act") of some or all such claims arising
after 1969; the lack of any defect in the product; assumption of the risk;
comparative fault; lack of proximate cause; and statutes of limitations or
repose; and, in the attorneys general cases, additional constitutional
defenses. Juries have found for plaintiffs in two smoking and health cases
in which RJRT was not a defendant, but in one such case, no damages were
awarded and the judgment was affirmed on appeal. The jury awarded
plaintiffs $400,000 in the other such case, Cipollone v. Liggett Group,
Inc., which award was overturned on appeal and the case was subsequently
dismissed.
On June 24, 1992, the United States Supreme Court in Cipollone held
that claims that tobacco companies failed adequately to warn of the risks
of smoking after 1969 and claims that their advertising and promotional
practices undermined the effect of warnings after that date were preempted
by the Cigarette Act. The Supreme Court also held that claims of breach of
express warranty, fraud, misrepresentation and conspiracy were not
preempted. The Supreme Court's decision was announced through a plurality
opinion, and further definition of how Cipollone will apply to other cases
must await rulings in those cases.
Certain legislation proposed in recent years in Congress, among other
things, would eliminate any such preemptive effect on common law damage
actions for personal injuries. RJRT is unable to predict whether such
legislation will be enacted and, if so, in what form, or whether such
legislation would be intended by Congress to apply retroactively. The
passage of such legislation could increase the number of cases filed
against cigarette manufacturers, including RJRT.
Set forth below are descriptions of the class action lawsuits, a suit
in which plaintiffs seek to act as private attorneys general, actions
brought by state attorneys general in Connecticut, Louisiana,
Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Texas, Washington and West Virginia,
an action filed by the City and County of San Francisco, an action brought
by the State of Florida and pending investigations relating to RJRT's
tobacco business.
In 1991, Broin v. Philip Morris Company, a purported class action
against certain tobacco industry defendants, including RJRT, was brought by
flight attendants claiming to represent a class of 60,000 individuals,
alleging personal injury caused by exposure to environmental tobacco smoke
in their workplace. In December 1994, the Florida state court certified a
class consisting of "all non-smoking flight attendants who are or have been
employed by airlines based in the United States and are suffering from
diseases and disorders caused by their exposure to secondhand cigarette
smoke in airline cabins." An appeal, motion for rehearing of appeal and
petition for Mandamus and/or Prohibition to the Florida Supreme Court have
all been denied and the case returned to the trial court for further
proceedings.
In March 1994, Castano v. The American Tobacco Company, a purported
class action, was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern
District of Louisiana against tobacco industry defendants, including RJRT,
seeking certification of a class action on behalf of all United States
residents who allegedly are or claim to be addicted, or are the legal
survivors of persons who allegedly were addicted, to tobacco products
manufactured by defendants. The complaint alleges that cigarette
manufacturers manipulated the levels of nicotine in their tobacco products
to induce addiction in smokers. Plaintiffs' motion for certification of
the class was granted in part on February 17, 1995 but, on May 23, 1996,
the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
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RJR NABISCO HOLDINGS CORP.
RJR NABISCO, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Note 3 -- Contingencies -- (Continued)
overturned the certification and ordered the case remanded to the district
court for decertification of the class on the grounds that a class
consisting of all "addicted" smokers failed to meet the standards and
requirements of Federal rule 23 governing class actions.
Since the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision, class action suits
based on similar claims have been brought in the District of Columbia,
Louisiana, Maryland and New York. Immediately prior to that decision, a
similar suit was filed in Indiana. Each such suit asserts claims on behalf
of residents of the particular state who allegedly are or claim to be
addicted, or are the legal survivors of such persons.
In March 1994, Lacey v. Lorillard Tobacco Company, a purported class
action, was filed in Circuit Court, Fayette County, Alabama against three
cigarette manufacturers, including RJRT. Plaintiff, who claims to represent
all smokers who have smoked or are smoking cigarettes manufactured and sold
by defendants in the State of Alabama, seeks compensatory and punitive
damages not to exceed $48,500 per class member and injunctive relief
arising from defendants' alleged failure to disclose additives used in
their cigarettes. In April 1994, defendants removed the case to the United
States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.
In May 1994, Engle v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, was filed in
Circuit Court, Eleventh Judicial District, Dade County, Florida against
tobacco manufacturers, including RJRT, and other members of the industry,
by plaintiffs who allege injury and purport to represent a class of all
United States citizens and residents who claim to be addicted, or who claim
to be legal survivors of persons who allegedly were addicted, to tobacco
products. On October 28, 1994, a state court judge in Miami granted
plaintiffs' motion to certify the class. The defendants appealed that
ruling to the Florida Third District Court of Appeal which, on January 31,
1996, decided to certify a class limited to Florida citizens or residents.
A motion for rehearing was denied. On June 7, 1996, defendants filed a
petition for discretionary review with the Florida Supreme Court.
In September 1994, Granier v. American Tobacco Company, a purported
class action apparently patterned after the Castano case, was filed in the
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana against
tobacco industry defendants, including RJRT. Plaintiffs seek certification
of a class action on behalf of all residents of the United States who have
used and purportedly became addicted to tobacco products manufactured by
defendants. The complaint alleges that cigarette manufacturers manipulated
the levels of nicotine in tobacco products for the purpose of addicting
consumers. By agreement of the parties, all action in this case is stayed
pending determination of the motion for class certification in the Castano
case. Although the Castano case was decertified in May 1996, there has
been no further action in the Granier case to date.
In January 1995, a purported class action was filed in the Ontario
Canada Court of Justice against RJR-MacDonald, Inc. and two other Canadian
cigarette manufacturers. The lawsuit, then captioned Le Tourneau, v.
Imperial Tobacco Company, seeks certification of a class of persons who
have allegedly become addicted to the nicotine in cigarettes or who had
such alleged addiction heightened or maintained through the use of
cigarettes, and who have allegedly suffered loss, injury, and damage in
consequence, together with persons with Family Law Act claims in respect to
the claims of such allegedly addicted persons, and the estates of such
allegedly addicted persons. Theories of recovery pleaded include
negligence, strict liability, failure to warn, deceit, negligent
misrepresentation, implied warranty and conspiracy. The relief sought
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Note 3 -- Contingencies -- (Continued)
consists of damages of one million Canadian dollars for each of the three
named plaintiffs, punitive damages, funding of nicotine addiction
rehabilitation centers, interest and costs. On June 2, 1995, the
plaintiffs, on consent, were granted leave to file an amended statement of
claim to remove Le Tourneau as representative plaintiff and add two
additional representative plaintiffs. The case is now captioned Caputo v.
Imperial Tobacco Limited.
In June 1994, in Mangini v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, the
California Supreme Court ruled that the plaintiffs' claim that an RJRT
advertising campaign constitutes unfair competition under the California
Business and Professions Code was not preempted by the Cigarette Act. The
plaintiffs are acting as private attorneys general. This opinion allows the
plaintiffs to pursue their lawsuit which had been dismissed at the trial
court level. The defendants' Petition for Certiorari to the United States
Supreme Court was denied in December 1994. The case has been remanded to
the trial court.
In June 1994, in Moore v. The American Tobacco Company, RJRN and RJRT
were named along with other industry members as defendants in an action
brought by the Mississippi state attorney general on behalf of the state to
recover state funds paid for health care and medical and other assistance
to state citizens suffering from diseases and conditions allegedly related
to tobacco use. This suit, which was brought in Chancery (non-jury) Court,
Jackson County, Mississippi also seeks an injunction from "promoting" or
"aiding and abetting" the sale of cigarettes to minors. Both actual and
punitive damages are sought in unspecified amounts. Motions by the
defendants to dismiss the case or to transfer it to circuit (jury) court
were denied on February 21, 1995 and the case will proceed in Chancery
Court. RJRN and other industry holding companies have been dismissed from
the case.
In August 1994, RJRT and other U.S. cigarette manufacturers were named
as defendants in an action instituted on behalf of the State of Minnesota
and of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota to recover the costs of
medical expenses paid by the state and by Blue Cross/Blue Shield that were
incurred in the treatment of diseases allegedly caused by cigarette
smoking. The suit, Minnesota v. Philip Morris, alleges consumer fraud,
unlawful and deceptive trade practices, false advertising and restraint of
trade, and it seeks injunctive relief and money damages, trebled for
violations of the state antitrust law. Motions by the defendants to
dismiss all claims of Blue Cross/Blue Shield and certain substantive claims
of the State of Minnesota, and by plaintiffs to strike certain of the
defendants' defenses, were denied on May 19, 1995. An intermediate appeals
court declined to hear the defendants' appeal from the ruling denying the
motion to dismiss all claims of Blue Cross/Blue Shield on the ground that
it lacks standing to bring the action, but the Minnesota Supreme Court
agreed to do so and on July 25, 1996, held that Blue Cross/Blue Shield does
not have standing to pursue tort claims, but does have standing with
respect to all other claims.
In September 1994, the Attorney General of West Virginia filed suit
against RJRT, RJRN and twenty-one additional defendants in State court in
West Virginia. The lawsuit, McGraw v. American Tobacco Company, is similar
to those previously filed in Mississippi and Minnesota. It seeks recovery
for medical expenses incurred by the state in the treatment of diseases
statistically associated with cigarette smoking and requests an injunction
against the promotion and sale of cigarettes and tobacco products to
minors. The lawsuit also seeks a declaration that the state of West
Virginia, as plaintiff, is not subject to the defenses of statute of
repose, statute of limitations, contributory negligence, comparative
negligence, or assumption of the risk. On May 3, 1995, the judge granted
defendants' motion to dismiss eight of the ten causes of action
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Note 3 -- Contingencies -- (Continued)
pleaded. The defendants have filed motions to dismiss the remaining two
counts. On October 20, 1995, at a hearing on the defendants' joint motion
to prohibit prosecution of the action due to plaintiff's unlawful retention
of counsel under a contingent fee arrangement, in a ruling from the bench,
the contingent fee agreement between the West Virginia Attorney General and
private attorneys preparing the case was held to be void on the grounds
that the Attorney General has no constitutional, legislative, or statutory
authority for entering into such an agreement. On June 5, 1996, the court
entered an order granting plaintiff's motion to add the Public Employees
Insurance Agency as a plaintiff in this case.
On February 21, 1995, the State of Florida filed a suit against RJRT
and RJRN, along with other industry members, their holding companies and
other entities. The state is seeking Medicaid reimbursement under various
theories of liability and injunctive relief to prevent the defendants from
engaging in consumer fraud and to require that defendants: disclose and
publish all research conducted directly or indirectly by the industry; fund
a corrective public education campaign on the issues of smoking and health
in Florida; prevent the distribution and sale of cigarettes to minors under
the age of eighteen; fund clinical smoking cessation programs in the State
of Florida; dissolve the Council for Tobacco Research ("CTR") and the
Tobacco Institute or divest ownership, sponsorship, or membership in both;
and disgorge all profits from sales of cigarettes in Florida. Although
this case was stayed in connection with the constitutional challenge to the
Florida statute discussed below, the stay was vacated, first as to
jurisdictional issues only, and then, on July 25, 1996, as to all matters.
Court - ordered mediation of all aspects of the state's claims against the
cigarette industry, which was commenced in July 1996, was unsuccessful.
Trial is scheduled for August 4, 1997.
The suit by the State of Florida was brought under a statute which was
amended effective July 1994 to allow the state to bring an action in its
own name against the tobacco industry to recover amounts paid by the state
under its Medicaid program to treat illnesses statistically associated with
cigarette smoking. The amended statute does not require the state to
identify the individual who received medical care, permits a lawsuit to be
filed as a class action and eliminates the comparative negligence and
assumption of risk defenses. The Florida statute was challenged on state
and federal constitutional grounds in a lawsuit brought by Philip Morris
Companies Inc., Associated Industries of Florida, Publix Supermarkets and
National Association of Convenience Stores in June 1994. On June 26, 1995
the trial court judge granted in part the plaintiffs' motion for summary
judgment finding portions of the statute unconstitutional. Both plaintiffs
and defendants appealed this decision to the Florida Supreme Court which,
on June 27, 1996, issued its opinion holding the statute "facially"
constitutional with several exceptions. The court held that provisions
abrogating affirmative defenses available to tobacco companies if sued by
individuals could only be applied to claims brought by the state arising
out of Medicaid payments made after July 1, 1994, the effective date of the
act; that the state must identify by name individual recipients of Medicaid
payments; that claims previously barred by the statute of repose could not
be revived; and that the state must choose between market share and joint
and several liability. The Florida Supreme Court, in a narrow 4-3
decision, expressly stated that although it found provisions of the statute
to be "facially" constitutional, it was specifically leaving open the right
to challenge those provisions as applied in any specific lawsuit. The
plaintiffs in that lawsuit, Philip Morris, et al., filed a motion for
rehearing. A decision on that motion is not expected before the fall.
The Florida House and Senate passed a bill that would repeal the
Florida statute retroactively which was vetoed by the Governor. A March
13, 1996 legislative vote to override that veto was unsuccessful. Similar
legislation, without Florida's elimination of defenses, has been introduced
in the Massachusetts and
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Note 3 -- Contingencies -- (Continued)
New Jersey legislatures. RJRT is unable to predict whether legislation will
be enacted in these states, whether other states will introduce and enact
similar legislation, whether lawsuits will be filed under statutes, if
enacted, or the outcome of any such lawsuits, if filed.
On November 28, 1995, RJRT and other domestic cigarette manufacturers
filed petitions for declaratory judgment in Massachusetts (federal court)
and Texas (state court, Austin Texas) as to potential Medicaid
reimbursement suits that had been threatened by the attorneys general of
those states. On January 22, 1996, a similar petition for declaratory
judgment was filed in Maryland (state court). Although these petitions are
still pending, the attorneys general of these states have each commenced
Medicaid reimbursement suits as described below.
RJRT and other domestic cigarette manufacturers filed petitions in
federal court for declaratory judgment in Connecticut (June 28, 1996) and
Utah (July 15, 1996) as to potential Medicaid reimbursement suits that had
been threatened by the attorneys general of those states.
On June 13, 1996, in the declaratory judgment action, the Texas state
court ruled on the plaintiffs' motion for partial summary judgment and
certain other pending motions. Rather than rule on the merits, the court
determined to abate the action pending resolution of the federal claims by
the state in the action filed in federal court in Texarkana on March 28,
1996. (See below).
On December 19, 1995, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts filed suit
against cigarette manufacturers including RJRT and additional defendants
including trade associations and wholesalers, seeking reimbursement of
Medicaid and other costs incurred by the state in providing health care to
citizens allegedly suffering from diseases or conditions purportedly caused
by cigarette smoking. The complaint also seeks orders requiring the
manufacturing defendants to disclose and disseminate prior research; fund a
corrective campaign and smoking cessation program; disclose nicotine yields
of their products; and pay restitution. The defendants removed the case to
federal court but on May 20, 1996, the action was remanded to state court.
On March 13, 1996, the State of Louisiana filed suit in state court
against cigarette manufacturers and their parent companies, including RJRT
and RJRN, a trade association, CTR, an advertising agency and five local
wholesalers, seeking to recover the expenses the state has incurred in
providing health care and other assistance under various state programs to
citizens allegedly suffering from tobacco related injuries and illness.
Although none of the defendants had been served, they removed the case to
the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana on
April 12, 1996. The case was remanded to state court on July 16, 1996.
On March 28, 1996, the State of Texas filed suit in the United States
District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against cigarette
manufacturers including RJRT, trade associations and an advertising
company, seeking reimbursement of health care and insurance expenses
incurred by the state that were purportedly caused by cigarette smoking.
The complaint includes claims for violation of federal and state antitrust
laws, RICO, several equitable doctrines and product liability laws. Relief
requested by the state includes the dissolution of the Tobacco Institute
and CTR and a declaration that the manufacturing defendants' advertising
and marketing programs target children.
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Note 3 -- Contingencies -- (Continued)
On May 1, 1996, the State of Maryland filed suit in the Circuit Court
for Baltimore City against cigarette manufacturers including RJRT, their
parent companies, a trade association, CTR, and an advertising agency. The
lawsuit seeks to recover expenses the state has allegedly incurred in
providing health care and other assistance to citizens allegedly suffering
from tobacco related injuries and illness. The complaint includes counts
alleging violation of the Maryland Consumer Protection Act, violations of
the Maryland Antitrust Act, unjust enrichment, breach of a voluntarily
undertaken duty, fraud and deceit, negligent misrepresentation, breach of
express and implied warranties, negligence, strict liability, and
conspiracy. The complaint seeks injunctive relief, restitution, money
damages and statutory penalties.
On June 5, 1996, the State of Washington filed suit in the Superior
Court of Washington in and for King County against cigarette manufacturers
including RJRT, a manufacturer of smokeless tobacco, trade associations,
CTR, and an advertising agency. The lawsuit seeks to recover expenses the
state has allegedly incurred in providing health care and other assistance
to citizens allegedly suffering from tobacco related injuries and illness.
The complaint includes counts alleging unfair marketing targeting minors,
misrepresentation of material facts, a combination in restraint of trade,
breach of a special duty, unjust enrichment, a violation of the state
constitution, and conspiracy. The complaint seeks injunctive relief,
restitution, money damages and statutory penalties. RJRT was served with
the complaint on June 5, 1996.
On June 6, 1996, the City and County of San Francisco filed suit in
the United States District Court for the Northern District of California
against cigarette manufacturers including RJRT, a trade association and
CTR. The lawsuit seeks to recover expenses the city and county have
allegedly incurred in providing health care and other assistance to
citizens suffering from injuries and illness allegedly related to tobacco.
The complaint includes RICO claims, a fraud and misrepresentation count,
breach of a special duty, breach of express and implied warranties and
certain equitable claims, as well as two claims under the California
Business and Professional Code (Unlawful, Deceptive and Unfair Business
Practices and Untrue and Misleading Statements). The complaint seeks
injunctive relief, money damages and statutory penalties. RJRT was served
with the complaint on June 11, 1996.
On July 18, 1996, the State of Connecticut filed suit in Superior
Court, Stamford Judicial District, against cigarette manufacturers
including RJRT, a trade association, CTR and an advertising agency. The
lawsuit seeks to recover expenses the state has allegedly incurred in
providing health care and other costs to citizens suffering from injuries
and illness allegedly related to tobacco. The complaint includes counts
alleging unfair and deceptive trade practices by the defendants, violations
of Connecticut antitrust laws, unjust enrichment, breach of a voluntarily
undertaken duty, negligent performance of a special duty, and interference
with the state's obligation to pay health care and other costs of its
residents. The complaint seeks injunctive relief, restitution, money
damages and statutory penalties. RJRT was served with the complaint on
July 18, 1996.
Several cases alleging injuries relating to tobacco are scheduled for
trial in the third and fourth quarters of 1996 and the first six months of
1997, and one case, in which RJRT is not a party, is currently being tried
in Florida. Although trial schedules are subject to change and many cases
are dismissed before trial, it is likely that there will be a significantly
increased number of tobacco cases coming to trial over the next year as
compared to prior years.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Note 3 -- Contingencies -- (Continued)
On March 12, 1996, defendants Brooke Group and Liggett Group, Inc.
stated they had reached agreement with the Castano plaintiffs to settle
that case. On April 4, 1996, Liggett Group, Liggett & Myers and Brooke
Group filed settlement statements in the Massachusetts, West Virginia,
Mississippi and Florida attorney general cases, and are reported to have
reached a similar agreement in the Louisiana case. All other cigarette
manufacturers, including RJRT, announced their intent to continue to defend
the cases.
RJRT understands that a grand jury investigation being conducted in
the Eastern District of New York is examining possible violations of
criminal law in connection with activities relating to the Council for
Tobacco Research--USA, Inc., of which RJRT is a sponsor. RJRT has
responded, and will continue to respond to document subpoenas issued by
this grand jury. On March 20, 1996, RJRT and RJRN each received a subpoena
from a Federal grand jury sitting in the Southern District of New York.
Each has produced documents in response to its subpoena. In addition, on
May 24, 1996, RJRT was served with a subpoena by a grand jury sitting in
the District of Columbia. RJRT is in the process of responding to that
subpoena. RJRN and RJRT are unable to predict the outcome of these
investigations.
RJRT has received Civil Investigative Demands from the United States
Department of Justice requiring RJRT to produce documents and respond to
interrogatories relating to the possibility of joint activity to restrain
competition in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes, including possible
joint activity to restrict research and development or product innovations.
RJRT has responded to these Civil Investigative Demands but is unable to
predict the outcome of this investigation.
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Litigation is subject to many uncertainties, and it is possible that some
of the tobacco-related legal actions, proceedings or claims could be
decided against RJRT or its affiliates or indemnitees. Determinations of
liability or adverse rulings against other cigarette manufacturers that are
defendants in similar actions, even if such rulings are not final, could
adversely affect the litigation against RJRT or its affiliates or
indemnitees and increase the number of such claims. Although it is
impossible to predict the outcome of such events or their effect on RJRT, a
significant increase in litigation activities could have an adverse effect
on RJRT. RJRT believes that it has a number of valid defenses to any such
actions, including but not limited to those defenses based on preemption
under the Cipollone decision, and RJRT intends to defend vigorously all
such actions. RJRN Holdings and RJRN also intend to defend vigorously all
such actions in which they are named defendants.
RJRN Holdings and RJRN believe that the ultimate outcome of all
pending litigation matters should not have a material adverse effect on the
financial position of either RJRN Holdings or RJRN; however, it is possible
that the results of operations or cash flows of RJRN Holdings or RJRN in
particular quarterly or annual periods or the financial condition of RJRN
Holdings and RJRN could be materially affected by the ultimate outcome of
certain pending litigation matters. Management is unable to derive a
meaningful estimate of the amount or range of any possible loss in any
particular quarterly or annual period or in the aggregate.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of RJRN Holdings' financial
condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the
historical financial information included in the Consolidated Condensed
Financial Statements.
Results of Operations
Summarized financial data for RJRN Holdings is as follows:
<TABLE><CAPTION>
Three Months Six Months
Ended Ended
June 30, June 30,
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1996 1995 % Change 1996 1995 % Change
---- ---- -------- ---- ---- --------
(Dollars in Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Sales:
RJRT $ 1,173 $ 1,203 (2)% $ 2,230 $ 2,199 1%
Reynolds International 852 821 4 1,691 1,522 11
--------- --------- -------- ---------
Total Tobacco 2,025 2,024 -- 3,921 3,721 5
--------- --------- -------- ---------
Domestic Food Group 1,553 1,502 3 2,987 2,866 4
International Food Group 625 555 13 1,181 1,034 14
--------- --------- -------- ---------
Total Food 2,178 2,057 6 4,168 3,900 7
--------- --------- -------- ---------
$ 4,203 $ 4,081 3 $ 8,089 $ 7,621 6
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Operating Company Contribution*:
RJRT $ 390 $ 386 1% $ 770 $ 756 2%
Reynolds International 162 147 10 359 326 10
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Total Tobacco 552 533 4 1,129 1,082 4
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Domestic Food Group 227 230 (1) 415 431 (4)
International Food Group 63 57 11 113 101 12
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Total Food 290 287 1 528 532 (1)
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Headquarters (17) (17) -- (34) (32) (6)
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$ 825 $ 803 3 $ 1,623 $ 1,582 3
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Operating Income:
RJRT $ 298 $ 295 1% $ 587 $ 573 2%
Reynolds International 151 135 12 338 304 11
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Total Tobacco 449 430 4 925 877 5
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Domestic Food Group (177) 180 -- (40) 329 --
International Food Group (18) 51 -- 26 90 (71)
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Total Food (195) 231 -- (14) 419 --
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Headquarters (17) (17) -- (34) (32) (6)
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$ 237 $ 644 (63) $ 877 $ 1,264 (31)
=========== ========= ======== =========
</TABLE>
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* Operating Company Contribution represents operating income before
amortization of trademarks and goodwill and before restructuring expense.
RJRN Holdings reported net sales of $4.2 billion in the second quarter
of 1996, a 3% increase over the comparable period in 1995, and $8.1 billion in
the first six months of 1996, a 6% increase over the comparable period in 1995.
The increase in net sales for the second quarter is driven by improvement in
both the international tobacco business and the food business while all
operating companies contributed to the growth in net sales for the six month
period.
RJRN Holdings reported a net loss applicable to common stock of $37
million for the second quarter of 1996 compared to net income applicable to
common stock of $121 million for the prior year second
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quarter. For the first six months of 1996, RJRN Holdings reported net
income applicable to common stock of $150 million compared to net income
applicable to common stock of $286 million for the prior year first six
months. Both the second quarter of 1996 and the first six months of 1996
include a $241 million after-tax restructuring expense, net of minority
interest ($428 million before tax; $.74 per share) related to a program to
streamline operations and improve profitability of the food operations.
Excluding the restructuring charge as well as a $67 million after-tax
charge ($103 million before tax, $.21 per share) in the second quarter of
1995 for fees and expenses incurred in connection with certain debt
refinancings by RJRN, Nabisco Holdings and Nabisco, Inc., net income
applicable to common stock for the second quarter would have been $204
million, a 9% increase from the 1995 second quarter of $188 million. On
the same basis, net income applicable to common stock for the six month
period would have been $391 million, an 11% increase over the comparable
1995 period.
Comparisons to prior year were also impacted by the exchange in
September 1995 of preferred securities issued by RJRN Holdings' subsidiary
trust (the payments on which are tax-deductible) for a like amount of
Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock (the payments on which are not tax-
deductible). The September 1995 exchange resulted in an increase to net
income available to common stock for the second quarter of 1996 and first
six months of 1996 of $7 million and $13 million, respectively.
Tobacco
The tobacco line of business is conducted by RJRT and R.J. Reynolds
International ("Reynolds International").
The worldwide tobacco business net sales of $2.0 billion in the second
quarter of 1996 was essentially flat with the second quarter of 1995, as
growth in the international tobacco business was offset by a decline in the
domestic tobacco business. Net sales of $3.9 billion for the first six
months of 1996 was 5% higher than the 1995 comparable period fueled by
strong international growth of 11%. Operating company contribution
increased 4% for the second quarter and for the first six months of 1996
over the comparable periods in 1995. Operating income for the worldwide
tobacco businesses increased 4% and 5%, respectively, over the second
quarter and first six months of 1995. The increases in operating company
contribution and operating income were driven by the higher net sales
levels and manufacturing costs savings, partially offset by higher
marketing spending.
Although net sales for RJRT of $1.2 billion in the second quarter of
1996 decreased 2% from the second quarter of 1995, net sales of $2.2
billion in the first six months of 1996 increased 1% from the first six
months of 1995. Both periods benefited from higher selling prices and
favorable mix (higher proportion of full price brand sales than savings
brands). Nonetheless, both periods, in particular the second quarter,
were negatively impacted by lower volume in the full price and savings
segments. The lower full price volume was caused by last year's large
volume gains during the second quarter associated with the product recall
of a major competitor and a different July 4th holiday shipping pattern.
After adjusting for these factors, the company estimates full price volume
was flat compared with last year's quarter. Camel, RJRT's strongest brand
performer, recorded volume increases in the second quarter of 1996 and the
first six months of 1996 of 4% and 6%, respectively. Full price volume as
a percentage of total volume amounted to 64% in the second quarter of 1996
compared to 62% in the second quarter of 1995, and 63% in the first six
months of 1996 compared to 62% in the first six months of 1995. RJRT's
performance in the domestic full-price retail segment reflects slightly
lower market share on period to period comparisons.
The lower savings segment volume in both the second quarter and first
six months of 1996 was due to the company's planned reduction of sales of
less profitable brands. Volume of RJRT's leading savings brand, Doral,
declined 2% in the second quarter of 1996 but increased 3% in the first six
months of 1996.
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During the quarter, RJRT introduced Eclipse, a new cigarette with
nearly 90 percent less second-hand smoke, into test market in Chattanooga,
Tennessee. The company will monitor Eclipse's performance for several
months before deciding on expansion into additional markets.
Reynolds International's net sales of $852 million in the second
quarter of 1996 increased 4% from the second quarter of 1995, while net
sales of $1.7 billion in the first six months of 1996 increased 11% from
the first six months of 1995. Both periods benefited from higher selling
prices and favorable region mix which more than offset unfavorable foreign
currency developments. Overall volume was essentially flat in the second
quarter but up 10% in the first six months of 1996 compared with the
corresponding periods in 1995. The second quarter comparisons were
distorted by shipment delays to Russia in the quarter immediately prior to
its presidential elections; volume shortfalls from border closings in
Ukraine; and unusually strong shipments into the Middle East because of
pre-buying by distributors in the second quarter of 1995. Shipments to
Russia have resumed and volumes in the Former Soviet Union are expected to
return to double-digit growth in the third quarter.
Volume growth for the six months were fueled by increases in the
Former Soviet Union, Central Europe and Asia. Volume in the Former Soviet
Union grew 35% in the first half, driven by increased marketing support for
the company's international brands and new product launches. In the Former
Soviet Union, Reynolds International increased its market share by more
than 2 share points ahead of a year ago. Salem volume in Asia grew 14% in
the first half, driven by Salem Pianissimo, a new menthol cigarette with
less smoke and improved aroma. Introduced into Japan in late 1995,
Pianissimo now accounts for nearly 30% of total Salem volume in Asia and
has achieved an almost 1% share of the Japanese market. Premier
Pianissimo, the non-menthol version of Pianissimo, is being launched in
Japan in July 1996. In addition, Camel and Winston volume in Western
Europe increased by 2% in the first half in the face of a declining market.
Noteworthy were the performances in the key markets of France and Spain,
where Camel and Winston grew volume by 8%. Camel Lights, supported by a
revitalized product and marketing campaign, grew volume by 81%.
Governmental Activity
In August 1995, the Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (the "FDA"), with the support of the Clinton Administration,
announced that he was asserting jurisdiction over cigarettes and certain
other tobacco products and issued a notice and request for comments on
proposed regulations. The proposed regulations would prohibit or impose
stringent limits on a broad range of sales and marketing practices,
including bans on sampling, sponsorship by brand name, and distribution of
non-tobacco items carrying brand names. The FDA's proposed rule would also
limit advertising in print and on billboards to black and white text,
impose new labeling language, and require cigarette manufacturers to fund a
$150 million-a-year campaign to discourage minors from using tobacco
products. RJRT and other cigarette manufacturers have submitted responses
to the proposed rules. The FDA extended the comment period for these
rules, but the extended comment period closed on April 19, 1996.
The purported purpose of the FDA's assertion of jurisdiction was to
curb the use of tobacco products by underage youth. RJRT believes that the
assertion of jurisdiction and the scope of the proposed rules would
materially restrict the availability of cigarettes and RJRT's ability to
market its cigarette products to adult smokers. RJRT, together with the
other four major domestic cigarette manufacturers and an advertising
agency, filed suit on the day of the Commissioner's announcement in the
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina seeking to
enjoin the FDA's assertion of jurisdiction (Coyne Beahm v. United States
Food & Drug Administration). Plaintiffs have filed a motion for summary
judgment and defendants have filed a motion to dismiss. Similar suits have
been filed in the same court by manufacturers of smokeless tobacco
products, by operators of retail stores and by advertising interests. RJRT
is unable to predict whether
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the FDA will adopt final rules asserting jurisdiction over cigarettes or
the scope of such final rules, if adopted. It is also unable to predict the
outcome of the litigation seeking to enjoin the FDA's rulemaking.
In March 1994, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
("OSHA") announced proposed regulations that would restrict smoking in the
workplace to designated smoking rooms that are separately exhausted to the
outside. Although RJRT cannot predict the form or timing of any
regulations that may be finally adopted by OSHA, if the proposed
regulations are adopted, RJRT expects that many employers who have not
already done so would prohibit smoking in the workplace rather than make
expenditures necessary to establish designated smoking areas to accommodate
smokers. RJRT submitted comments on the proposed regulations during the
comment period which closed in February, 1996. Because many employers
currently do not permit smoking in the workplace, RJRT cannot predict the
effect of any regulations that may be adopted, but incremental restrictions
on smokers could have an adverse effect on cigarette sales and RJRT.
Various states and local jurisdictions have enacted legislation
imposing restrictions on public smoking, increasing excise taxes and
designating a portion of the increased cigarette excise taxes to fund anti-
smoking programs, health care programs or cancer research. Many employers
have also initiated programs restricting or eliminating smoking in the
workplace.
It is not possible to determine what additional federal, state or
local legislation or regulations relating to smoking or cigarettes will be
enacted or to predict any resulting effect thereof on RJRT, Reynolds
International or the cigarette industry generally, but such legislation or
regulations could have an adverse effect on RJRT, Reynolds International or
the cigarette industry generally.
For a description of certain litigation affecting RJRT and its
affiliates, see Note 3 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
Food
The food line of business is conducted through the operating
subsidiaries of Nabisco Holdings Corp. ("Nabisco Holdings"). Nabisco
Holdings' businesses in the United States are conducted by Nabisco, Inc.
and consist of the Nabisco Biscuit, Specialty Products, LifeSavers,
Planters, Food Service and Refrigerated Foods companies (collectively, the
"Domestic Food Group"). Nabisco Holdings' businesses outside the United
States are conducted by Nabisco Ltd and Nabisco International, Inc.
(collectively the "International Food Group").
Nabisco Holdings reported net sales of $2.2 billion in the second
quarter of 1996, an increase of 6% from the second quarter of 1995 level of
$2.1 billion, and $4.2 billion in the first six months of 1996, an increase
of 7% from the first six months of 1995 level of $3.9 billion, with the
Domestic Food Group up 3% and 4%, respectively, and the International Food
Group up 13% and 14%, respectively. The Domestic Food Group's second
quarter net sales increase was primarily attributable to higher selling
prices which accounted for 2 percentage points of the total increase from
the last year. The impact of the October 1995 Parkay margarine
acquisition, offset by the impact of 1995 product line disposals,
principally Ortega, accounted for the other percentage point of growth.
The Domestic Food Group's net sales increase for the six months was primarily
attributable to higher selling prices which accounted for 3 percentage
points of the total increase from last year. The impact of the 1995
acquisition, offset by the 1995 product line disposals, accounted for the
other percentage point of growth. The International Food Group's
net sales increase for the second quarter and first six months were
primarily driven by the fourth quarter 1995 business acquisitions,
principally Primo in Canada and Royal Beech-Nut in South Africa and the
1996 business acquisitions in Latin America.
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Nabisco Holdings' operating company contribution was $290 million in
the second quarter of 1996, an increase of $3 million from the second
quarter 1995 level of $287 million, and $528 million in the first six
months of 1996, a decrease of 1% from the first six months of 1995 level of
$532 million, with the International Food Group up 11% and 12%,
respectively, and the Domestic Food Group down 1% from last year's second
quarter and down 4% for the comparable six month period. Operating company
contribution for the second quarter and first six months of 1996 includes
$10 million of restructuring related expense in the Domestic Food Group
associated with the implementation of the June 1996 restructuring program.
Excluding this expense, Nabisco Holdings' and the Domestic Food Group's
operating company contributions were $300 million and $237 million in the
second quarter of 1996, an increase of 5% and 3%, respectively, from the
second quarter of 1995, and $538 million and $425 million in the first six
months of 1996, an increase of 1% and a decrease of 1%, respectively, from
the first six months of 1995. Excluding the impact of restructuring
related expenses, the operating company contribution for the Domestic Food
Group increased $7 million for the second quarter of 1996 compared with the
corresponding period of the prior year as a result of higher net sales. On
the same basis, the Domestic Food Group's decrease of $6 million for the
first six months of 1996 was primarily due to higher fixed manufacturing
and selling costs at the Nabisco Biscuit Company. The International Food
Group's increase in operating company contribution for the second quarter
of 1996 was primarily due to the profit impact from business acquisitions.
The International Food Group's increase in operating company contribution
for the first six months of 1996 was primarily due to the profit impact
from business acquisitions and improved results in Iberia, Brazil and
Canada.
Nabisco Holdings' operating loss in the second quarter and first six
months of 1996 includes $428 million of restructuring expense. Excluding
the June 1996 restructuring expense and an additional $10 million of
related restructuring implementation expenses incurred in the 1996 second
quarter, operating income was $243 million for the second quarter of 1996
and $424 million for the first six months of 1996, an increase of 5% and
1%, respectively, over the comparable 1995 period, reflecting higher
operating company contribution.
Restructuring and Realignment Reserve Balances
In the second quarter of 1996, Nabisco Holdings recorded a pre-tax
restructuring expense of $428 million ($241 million after-tax, net of
minority interest) related to a program announced on June 24, 1996. The
restructuring program, which was undertaken to streamline operations and
improve profitability, commenced during the second quarter of 1996 and will
be substantially completed during 1997. The $428 million restructuring
expense will require cash expenditures of approximately $230 million. In
addition to the $428 million restructuring expense, the program will
require additional cash expenditures of approximately $81 million, $10
million ($5 million after-tax, net of minority interest) of which was
recorded in the second quarter of 1996 for implementation and integration
expenses, principally for relocation of employees and equipment and
training. After completion of the restructuring program, pre-tax savings
are expected to be approximately $200 million annually. For information
regarding the major components of the $428 million restructuring expense,
see Note 1 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. As of June
30, 1996, approximately $31 million of the restructuring accruals were
utilized as follows: $10 million for severance and related benefits; $14
million for product line rationalizations; $6 million for contract
terminations and $1 million for facility reorganizations.
As of June 30, 1996, the amount to be paid under prior years'
restructuring and realignment programs aggregated $88 million, the majority
of which related to the 1995 tobacco restructuring program for severance
pay and benefits. This represents a decrease of $49 million from the
corresponding amount of $137 million at December 31, 1995.
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Impact of New Accounting Pronouncements
On January 1, 1996, RJRN Holdings and RJRN adopted SFAS No. 121 and SFAS
No. 123. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
Liquidity and Financial Condition
Net cash flows from operating activities for the first six months of
1996 were $585 million, an increase of $196 million from the six months of 1995
level. The increase in net cash flows from operating activities reflects lower
operating working capital requirements and income tax payments.
Free cash flow, another measure used by management to evaluate liquidity
and financial condition and which represents cash available for the repayment of
debt and certain other corporate purposes before the consideration of any debt
and equity financing transactions, acquisition expenditures and divestiture
proceeds, resulted in an inflow of $54 million for the first six months of 1996
and an outflow of $178 million for the first six months of 1995. The increase
in free cash flow from 1995 to 1996 primarily reflects the higher net cash flows
from operating activities, lower combined interest and preferred stock dividend
payments, lower financing fees and lower income tax payments which more than
offset the impact from the Common Stock dividends paid, the payments on which
commenced April 1, 1995.
The components of free cash flow are as follows:
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Six Months Ended
June 30,
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1996 1995
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(Dollars in Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Operating income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 877 $1,264
Amortization of intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 318
Restructuring expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 --
------ ------
Operating company contribution . . . . . . . . . . . 1,623 1,582
Depreciation and other amortization . . . . . . . . 259 262
Increase in operating working capital . . . . . . . (358) (366)
Capital expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (332) (294)
Change in other assets and liabilities . . . . . . 122 16
Restructuring cash payments . . . . . . . . . . . . (59) (73)
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Operating cash flow* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,255 1,127
Taxes paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (346) (371)
Interest paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (436) (428)
Dividends paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (347) (250)
Other, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (72) (256)
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Free cash flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 54 $ (178)
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* Operating cash flow, which is used internally to evaluate
business performance, includes, in addition to net cash flows from
(used in) operating activities as recorded in the Consolidated
Condensed Statement of Cash Flows, proceeds from the sale of capital
assets less capital expenditures, and is adjusted to exclude income
taxes paid and items of a financial nature (such as interest paid,
interest income, and other miscellaneous financial income or expense
items).
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Management of RJRN Holdings and its subsidiaries are continuing to review
various strategic transactions, including but not limited to, acquisitions,
divestitures, mergers and joint ventures. No assurance may be given that
any such transactions will be announced or completed.
On June 3, 1996, the Registrants renewed their 364 day commercial
paper liquidity facility through June 2, 1997 and extended the maturity of
their three year revolving bank credit facility to June 6, 1999. The 364
day facility provides commitments of $650 million. The three year facility
provides commitments of $2.75 billion for the next two years and
approximately $2.4 billion for the third year.
On June 20, 1996, Nabisco Holdings and Nabisco, Inc. amended certain
terms of their $2 billion five year credit facility and their $1.5 billion
364 day commercial paper liquidity facility to accommodate their
restructuring initiative.
The Registrants believe that they and their subsidiaries are in
compliance with all of the requirements imposed by the terms of their
indebtedness.
At June 30, 1996, approximately $4.9 billion of total debt (notes
payable and long-term debt, including current maturities) was owed by RJRN
and approximately $5.2 billion was owed by its subsidiaries.
Capital expenditures were $332 million for the first six months of
1996. The current level of expenditures planned for 1996 is expected to be
in the range of approximately $750 million to $800 million (approximately
55% Food and 45% Tobacco), which will be funded primarily by cash flows
from operating activities. Management expects that its capital expenditures
program will continue at a level sufficient to support the strategic and
operating needs of RJRN Holdings' operating subsidiaries.
On March 5, 1996, RJRN Holdings announced a 23% increase in its annual
common dividend rate from $1.50 to $1.85 per share of Common Stock and
adopted as an objective the repurchase of approximately 10 million shares
of Common Stock over the next several years based on the achievement of
performance targets. RJRN Holdings plans to repurchase up to $100 million
of Common Stock in 1996. As of July 26, 1996, 2,023,100 shares of Common
Stock have been repurchased at a total cost of approximately $61 million.
On June 5, 1996, Nabisco Holdings announced a 13% increase in its
annual common stock dividend from $.55 to $.62 per share. As a result, the
Nabisco Holdings dividends payable to RJRN are expected to increase from
approximately $117 million to approximately $132 million annually.
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The foregoing discussion in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations" contains forward-looking
statements which reflect management's current views with respect to future
events and financial performance. These forward-looking statements are
subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to,
the effect on financial performance and future events of competitive
pricing for products, success of new product innovations and acquisitions,
local economic conditions and the effects of currency fluctuations in
countries in which RJRN Holdings and its subsidiaries do business, the
effects of domestic and foreign government regulation, ratings of RJRN
Holdings' or its subsidiaries' securities and, in the case of the tobacco
business, litigation. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements,
which speak only as of the date hereof.
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Part II
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Tobacco-Related Litigation
Various legal actions, proceedings and claims are pending or may be
instituted against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company ("RJRT") or its affiliates
or indemnitees (including RJRN), including those claiming that lung cancer
and other diseases have resulted from the use of or exposure to RJRT's
tobacco products. During the second quarter of 1996, 44 new actions were
filed or served against RJRT, and/or its affiliates or indemnitees and 20
such actions were dismissed or otherwise resolved in favor of RJRT and/or
its affiliates or indemnitees without trial. As of July 19, 1996, 203
active cases were pending against RJRT and/or its affiliates or
indemnitees, 201 in the United States and two in Canada. The United States
cases are in 26 states and are distributed as follows: 134 in Florida, 13
in Louisiana, six in Texas, five in Indiana, four in each of California and
Kansas, three in each of Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Pennsylvania
and Tennessee, two in each of Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota and
New York, and one in each of the District of Columbia, Michigan, Nevada,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina,
Washington and West Virginia. Of the 201 active cases in the United
States, 160 are pending in state court and 41 in federal court.
Eight of the 201 active cases in the United States involve alleged
non-smokers claiming injuries resulting from exposure to environmental
tobacco smoke. Ten cases, which are described more specifically above,
purport to be class actions on behalf of thousands of individuals.
Purported classes include individuals claiming to be addicted to cigarettes
and flight attendants alleging personal injury from exposure to
environmental tobacco smoke in their workplace. Eight of the active cases
were brought by state attorneys general seeking, inter alia, recovery of
the cost of Medicare funds paid by their states for treatment of citizens
allegedly suffering from tobacco related diseases or conditions. In
addition, one case was brought by the State of Florida seeking similar
rulings under a special state statute.
For additional information about tobacco-related litigation and legal
proceedings, see Note 3-- Contingencies -- Tobacco-Related Litigation of
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
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Litigation is subject to many uncertainties, and it is possible that
some of the tobacco-related legal actions, proceedings or claims could be
decided against RJRT or its affiliates or indemnitees. Determinations of
liability or adverse rulings against other cigarette manufacturers that are
defendants in similar actions, even if such rulings are not final, could
adversely affect the litigation against RJRT or its affiliates or
indemnitees and increase the number of such claims. Although it is
impossible to predict the outcome of such events or their effect on RJRT, a
significant increase in litigation activities could have an adverse effect
on RJRT. RJRT believes that it has a number of valid defenses to any such
actions, including but not limited to those defenses based on preemption
under the Cipollone decision, and RJRT intends to defend vigorously all
such actions. RJRN Holdings and RJRN also intend to defend vigorously all
such actions in which they are named defendants.
RJRN Holdings and RJRN believe that the ultimate outcome of all
pending litigation matters should not have a material adverse effect on the
financial position of either RJRN Holdings or RJRN; however, it is possible
that the results of operations or cash flows of RJRN Holdings or RJRN in
particular quarterly or annual periods or the financial condition of RJRN
Holdings and RJRN could be materially affected by the ultimate outcome of
certain pending litigation matters. Management is unable to derive a
meaningful estimate of the amount or range of any possible loss in any
particular quarterly or annual period or in the aggregate.
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The matters indicated below were voted upon at the annual meeting of
stockholders of RJRN Holdings held on April 17, 1996. Holders of Common Stock,
Series C Conversion Preferred Stock and ESOP Convertible Preferred Stock were
entitled to vote upon the proposals to elect directors, ratify the appointment
of auditors and to vote on nine stockholder proposals. At the meeting, they
were entitled to vote 272,982,782 shares of Common Stock, 26,675,000 shares of
Series C Conversion Preferred Stock and 15,003,379 shares of ESOP Convertible
Preferred Stock.
(a) Election of Ten Directors.
Name Votes For Votes Withheld
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John T. Chain. Jr. 144,829,086 1,049,328
Julius L. Chambers 144,842,334 1,036,081
John L. Clendenin 147,077,827 1,041,084
Steven F. Goldstone 147,080,478 1,038,432
H. John Greeniaus 147,067,486 1,051,424
Ray J. Groves 147,095,098 1,023,812
Charles M. Harper 146,951,469 1,167,441
James W. Johnston 147,058,880 1,060,030
John G. Medlin, Jr. 147,052,306 1,066,604
Rozanne L. Ridgway 147,084,743 1,034,168
A. I. Burns 36,949,350 1,888,641
R. V. Chakalian 36,950,573 1,887,419
R. L. Frome 39,192,291 1,886,196
D. M. Hanson 37,860,852 977,140
R. J. Lampen 36,950,779 1,887,212
B. S. Lebow 36,943,377 1,894,614
B. W. Ridings 39,188,299 1,890,188
W. H. Starbuck 36,951,654 1,886,338
P. Strauss 36,951,878 1,886,114
F. W. Zuckerman 37,859,168 978,823
(b) Ratification of Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Independent
Auditors.
For: 182,422,391
Against: 959,274
Abstain: 574,558
(c) Stockholder Proposal on Equal Employment Opportunity Reporting.
For: 9,180,944
Against: 131,493,034
Abstain: 43,282,247
(d) Stockholder Proposal on Underage Smoking.
For: 6,860,706
Against: 136,745,813
Abstain: 40,349,707
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(e) Stockholder Proposal on Infants and Tobacco.
For: 7,058,930
Against: 136,119,615
Abstain: 40,777,680
(f) Stockholder Proposal on Rating and Curbing Nicotine.
For: 5,933,968
Against: 136,764,437
Abstain: 41,257,820
(g) Stockholder Proposal to "Accomplish a Separation of the Corporation's Non-
Tobacco Business from all its Tobacco Businesses No Later than January 1,
1997".
For: 65,370,860
Against: 108,240,892
Abstain: 10,344,473
(h) Stockholder Proposal on Executive Officer Compensation.
For: 8,325,932
Against: 140,512,872
Abstain: 35,117,421
(i) Stockholder Proposal to Use Stock to Compensate Directors.
For: 23,788,683
Against: 137,162,653
Abstain: 23,004,890
(j) Stockholder Proposal on Non-Employee Director Pensions.
For: 68,032,719
Against: 113,281,537
Abstain: 2,641,968
(k) Stockholder Proposal on Golden Parachutes.
For: 51,870,730
Against: 91,235,080
Abstain: 40,850,414
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
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<S> <C>
4.1 Registrants agree to furnish copies of any instruments defining the rights
of holders of long-term debt of the Registrants and their consolidated
subsidiaries that does not exceed 10 percent of the total assets of the
Registrants and their consolidated subsidiaries to the Securities and
Exchange Commission upon request.
*10.1 Second Amendment, dated as of June 3, 1996, to the Credit Agreement among
RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp., RJR Nabisco, Inc., Bankers Trust Company, The
Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A., Chemical Bank, Citibank, N.A. and the Fuji Bank,
Limited as Senior Managing Agents and various lending institutions, dated as
of April 28, 1995.
*10.2 Amendments dated as of June 20, 1996, to the Credit Agreements among Nabisco
Holdings Corp., Nabisco, Inc., Bankers Trust Company, The Chase Manhattan
Bank, N.A., Chemical Bank, Citibank, N.A. and the Fuji Bank, Limited as
Senior Managing Agents and various lending institutions, dated as of April
28, 1995.
*10.3 Letter Agreement Dated May 10, 1996, regarding Amended and Restated
Employment Agreement with James W. Johnston.
*10.4 Letter Agreement Dated May 31, 1996, regarding Amended and Restated
Employment Agreement with James M. Johnston.
*10.5 Amendment to Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement between RJR
Nabisco Holdings Corp. and the grantee named therein (1996 grant - insider).
*12.1 RJR Nabisco, Inc. Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges for the
six months ended June 30, 1996.
*27.1 RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp. Financial Data Schedule.
*27.2 RJR Nabisco, Inc. Financial Data Schedule.
</TABLE>
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* Filed herewith.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
each Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
RJR NABISCO HOLDINGS CORP.
RJR NABISCO, INC.
(Registrants)
/s/ Robert S. Roath
Date: July 31, 1996 -----------------------------------------
Robert S. Roath
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
/s/ Richard G. Russell
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Richard G. Russell
Senior Vice President and Controller
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<TABLE><CAPTION>
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description Page No.
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<S> <C> <C>
4.1 Registrants agree to furnish copies of any instruments defining the rights
of holders of long-term debt of the Registrants and their consolidated
subsidiaries that does not exceed 10 percent of the total assets of the
Registrants and their consolidated subsidiaries to the Securities and
Exchange Commission upon request.
*10.1 Second Amendment, dated as of June 3, 1996, to the Credit Agreement among
RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp., RJR Nabisco, Inc., Bankers Trust Company, The
Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A., Chemical Bank, Citibank, N.A. and the Fuji Bank,
Limited as Senior Managing Agents and various lending institutions, dated as
of April 28, 1995.
*10.2 Amendments dated as of June 20, 1996, to the Credit Agreements among Nabisco
Holdings Corp., Nabisco, Inc., Bankers Trust Company, The Chase Manhattan
Bank, N.A., Chemical Bank, Citibank, N.A. and the Fuji Bank, Limited as
Senior Managing Agents and various lending institutions, dated as of April
28, 1995.
*10.3 Letter Agreement Dated May 10, 1996, regarding Amended and Restated
Employment Agreement with James W. Johnston.
*10.4 Letter Agreement Dated May 31, 1996, regarding Amended and Restated
Employment Agreement with James Johnston.
*10.5 Amendment to Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement between RJR
Nabisco Holdings Corp. and the grantee named therein (1996 grant - insider).
*12.1 RJR Nabisco, Inc. Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges for the
six months ended June 30, 1996.
*27.1 RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp. Financial Data Schedule.
*27.2 RJR Nabisco, Inc. Financial Data Schedule.
</TABLE>
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* Filed herewith.
Exhibit 10.1
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE 364 DAY CREDIT AGREEMENT
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SECOND AMENDMENT (this "Amendment"), dated as of June 3, 1996,
among RJR NABISCO HOLDINGS CORP., a Delaware corporation ("Holdings"), RJR
NABISCO, INC., a Delaware corporation (the "Borrower") and the lending
institutions party to the Credit Agreement referred to below (the "Banks").
All capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall
have the respective meanings provided such terms in the Credit Agreement
referred to below.
W I T N E S S E T H :
- - - - - - - - - -
WHEREAS, Holdings, the Borrower and the Banks are parties to a
Credit Agreement, dated as of April 28, 1995, as amended, modified and
supplemented to the date hereof (as so amended, modified and supplemented,
the "Credit Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the parties to the Credit Agreement wish to amend the
Credit Agreement as herein provided;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed:
I. Amendment to Credit Agreement.
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1. Effective June 3, 1996, the definition of "Measurement Date"
appearing in Section 10 of the Credit Agreement shall be amended to read in
its entirety as follows:
"Measurement Date" shall mean June 3, 1996.
II. Conditions Precedent to Amendment Effective Date.
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1. This Amendment shall become effective on June 3, 1996 (the
"Amendment Effective Date"), provided that each of the following conditions
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shall have been met to the satisfaction of the Senior Managing Agents on or
prior to the Amendment Effective Date:
(a) Execution of Amendment. On or prior to the Amendment
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Effective Date (i) Holdings, the Borrower and each of the Banks shall have
signed a copy hereof (whether the same or different copies) and shall have
delivered (including by way of
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facsimile transmission) the same to the Payments Administrator at the
Payments Administrator's Office.
(b) Officer's Certificate. The Payments Administrator shall
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have received a certificate dated the Amendment Effective Date signed by an
appropriate officer of each of Holdings and the Borrower attaching the
resolutions of the Board of Directors of Holdings and the Borrower, as the
case may be, in each case in form and substance satisfactory to the Senior
Managing Agents.
(c) Opinions of Counsel. The Payments Administrator shall have
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received an opinion addressed to each of the Banks and dated the Amendment
Effective Date from counsel to Holdings and the Borrower reasonably
satisfactory to the Senior Managing Agents, which opinion shall be in form
and substance satisfactory to the Senior Managing Agents and shall cover
such matters incident to the transactions contemplated herein as the Senior
Managing Agents may reasonably request.
(d) No Default; Representations and Warranties. On the
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Amendment Effective Date, and also after giving effect to this Amendment,
(i) there shall exist no Default or Event of Default and (ii) all
representations and warranties contained in the Credit Agreement and in the
other Credit Documents shall be true and correct in all material respects.
III. General Provisions
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1. This Amendment is limited as specified and shall not
constitute a modification, acceptance or waiver of any other provision of
the Credit Agreement or any other Credit Document.
2. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts
and by the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which
counterparts when executed and delivered shall be an original, but all of
which shall together constitute one and the same instrument. A complete
set of counterparts shall be lodged with Holdings and the Payments
Administrator.
3. THIS AMENDMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES
HEREUNDER SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND GOVERNED BY THE LAW OF
THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
* * *
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EXHIBIT 10.2
THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE 5 YEAR CREDIT AGREEMENT
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE 364 DAY CREDIT AGREEMENT
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AMENDMENT (this "Amendment"), dated as of June 20, 1996, among NABISCO
HOLDINGS CORP., a Delaware corporation ("Holdings"), NABISCO, INC., a New
Jersey corporation (the "Borrower"), and the lending institutions party to
the 5 Year Credit Agreement referred to below and the 364 Day Credit
Agreement referred to below. All capitalized terms used herein and not
otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings provided such
terms in the 5 Year Credit Agreement.
W I T N E S S E T H :
- - - - - - - - - -
WHEREAS, Holdings, the Borrower and various lending institutions
(the "5 Year Banks") are parties to a Credit Agreement, dated as of April
28, 1995 (as amended, modified and supplemented to the date hereof, the "5
Year Credit Agreement");
WHEREAS, Holdings, the Borrower and various lending institutions
(the "364 Day Banks"; and together with the 5 Year Banks, the "Banks") are
parties to a Credit Agreement, dated as of November 3, 1995 (the "364 Day
Credit Agreement" and, together with the 5 Year Credit Agreement, the
"Credit Agreements");
WHEREAS, Holdings, the Borrower and the 5 Year Banks wish to
enter into the amendments with respect to the 5 Year Credit Agreement as
herein provided;
WHEREAS, Holdings, the Borrower and the 364 Day Banks wish to
enter into the amendments with respect to the 364 Day Credit Agreement as
herein provided;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed:
I. Amendments to the 5 Year Credit Agreement.
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1. The definition of "Adjusted Operating Income" appearing in
Section 10 of the 5 Year Credit Agreement shall be amended by (a) deleting
the word "and" appearing at the end of clause (i) of the proviso contained
therein and inserting a comma in lieu thereof and (b) inserting at the end
of such definition, immediately following clause (ii) thereof, the
following new clause (iii):
"and (iii) for all purposes, for any period which includes
any Restructuring Charge Quarter there shall be excluded in
determining
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Adjusted Operating Income any portion of the 1996 Restructuring
Charge which reduced the consolidated operating income of
Holdings and its Subsidiaries for such period.
2. The definition of "Consolidated Net Worth" appearing in
Section 10 of the 5 Year Credit Agreement shall be amended by inserting the
following after the second appearance of the word "date" therein:
"plus any 1996 Restructuring Charge deducted in determining
Consolidated Net Worth of Holdings as of such date".
3. The definition of "Cumulative Consolidated Net Income"
appearing in Section 10 of the 5 Year Credit Agreement shall be amended by
inserting at the end of such definition, immediately following clause (ii)
thereof, the following:
"plus (iii) any 1996 Restructuring Charge deducted in
determining Consolidated Net Income of Holdings for the
period referred to in clause (i) above".
4. Section 10 of the 5 Year Credit Agreement is hereby amended
by inserting the following new definitions in appropriate alphabetical
order:
"1996 Restructuring Charge" shall mean the
restructuring expenses and related costs and expenses
in an aggregate amount not in excess of $500,000,000
recorded or accrued during Holdings' 1996 fiscal year.
"Restructuring Charge Quarter" shall mean any
fiscal quarter of Holdings during its 1996 fiscal year
in which it has taken some or all of the 1996
Restructuring Charge.
II. Amendments to the 364 Day Credit Agreement.
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1. The definition of "Adjusted Operating Income" appearing in
Section 10 of the 364 Day Credit Agreement shall be amended by (a) deleting
the word "and" appearing at the end of clause (i) of the proviso contained
therein and inserting a comma in lieu thereof and (b) inserting at the end
of such definition, immediately following clause (ii) thereof, the
following:
"and (iii) for all purposes, for any period which includes
any Restructuring Charge Quarter there shall be excluded in
determining Adjusted Operating Income any portion of the
1996 Restructuring Charge which reduced the consolidated
operating income of Holdings and its Subsidiaries for such
period".
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2. The definition of "Consolidated Net Worth" appearing in
Section 10 of the 364 Day Credit Agreement shall be amended by inserting
the following after the second appearance of the word "date" therein:
"plus any 1996 Restructuring Charge deducted in
determining Consolidated Net Worth of Holdings as of
such date".
3. The definition of "Cumulative Consolidated Net Income"
appearing in Section 10 of the 364 Day Credit Agreement shall be amended by
inserting at the end of such definition, immediately following clause (ii)
thereof, the following:
"plus (iii) any 1996 Restructuring Charge deducted in
determining Consolidated Net Income of Holdings for the
period referred to in clause (i) above".
4. Section 10 of the 364 Day Credit Agreement is hereby amended
by inserting the following new definitions in appropriate alphabetical
order:
"1996 Restructuring Charge" shall mean the
restructuring expense and related costs and expenses in
an aggregate amount not in excess of $500,000,000
recorded or accrued during Holdings' 1996 fiscal year.
"Restructuring Charge Quarter" shall mean any
fiscal quarter of Holdings during its 1996 fiscal year
in which it has taken some or all of the 1996
Restructuring Charge.
III. Miscellaneous Provisions
------------------------
1. In order to induce the Banks to enter into this Amendment,
each Credit Party hereby (i) makes each of the representations, warranties
and agreements contained in Section 6 of each Credit Agreement and (ii)
represents and warrants that there exists no Default or Event of Default
(as defined in each Credit Agreement), in each case on the Amendment Date
(as defined below), both before and after giving effect to this Amendment.
2. This Amendment is limited as specified and shall not
constitute a modification, acceptance or waiver of any other provision of
either Credit Agreement or any other Credit Document (as defined in each
Credit Agreement).
3. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts
and by the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which
counterparts when executed and delivered shall be an original, but all of
which shall together constitute one and the same instrument. A complete
set of counterparts shall be lodged with Holdings and the Payments
Administrator.
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4. THIS AMENDMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES
HEREUNDER SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND GOVERNED BY THE LAW OF
THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
5. This Amendment shall become effective as of the date first
written above on the date (the "Amendment Date") when (i) each of the
Credit Parties, (ii) 5 Year Banks constituting Required Banks under the 5
Year Credit Agreement and (iii) 364 Day Banks constituting Required Banks
under the 364 Day Credit Agreement, shall have signed a copy hereof
(whether the same or different copies) and shall have delivered (including
by way of facsimile transmission) the same to White & Case, 1155 Avenue of
the Americas, New York, New York 10036, Attention: Mr. Kevin Wong
(Facsimile No.: (212) 354-8113).
* * *
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Exhibit 10.3
[RJR
NABISCO
LOGO]
May 10, 1996
Mr. James W. Johnston
Chairman
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
401 North Main Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27102
Re: 1) Amended and Restated Employment Agreement Effective as
of September 1, 1993 by and among R.J. Reynolds Tobacco
Company (the "Company"), R.J. Reynolds Tobacco
International, Inc. ("International"), RJR Nabisco
Holdings Corp. ("Holdings"), RJR Nabisco, Inc. ("RJR")
(the foregoing corporations being jointly, severally
and collectively referred to as "Nabisco") and James W.
Johnston ("Executive")
2) Letter Agreement dated July 26, 1995 between the above-
captioned parties
3) Letter Agreement dated December 21, 1995 between the
above-captioned parties
Dear Jim:
Reference is made to the above captioned agreements and in
particular the Letter Agreement dated December 21, 1995 (the "December
Letter"). We agree that it is in our mutual best interest to provide each
party to the Agreements with additional time to make certain determinations
concerning the Agreements. Accordingly, this is to confirm that all
references to May 15, 1996 in the December letter shall hereby be deemed to
be June 3, 1996.
RJR Nabisco, Inc.
1301 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10019-6013
(212) 258-5600
<PAGE>
If the foregoing accurately reflects our agreement, please acknowledge
same where indicated below whereupon this letter will constitute a binding
amendment to the above captioned agreements. In all other respects such
agreements are hereby ratified and affirmed.
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
By: /s/ Susan P. Joy
-------------------------------
Assistant Secretary
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco International, Inc.
By: /s/ Susan P. Joy
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Assistant Secretary
RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp.
By: /s/ H. Colin McBride
--------------------------------
Vice President and Secretary
RJR Nabisco, Inc.
By: /s/ H. Colin McBride
--------------------------------
Vice President and Secretary
Accepted and Agreed to:
By:
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Exhibit 10.4
[RJR
NABISCO
LOGO]
May 31, 1996
Mr. James W. Johnston
Chairman
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
401 North Main Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27102
Re: 1) Amended and Restated Employment Agreement Effective as
of September 1993 ("Employment Agreement") by and
among R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (the "Company"),
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco International, Inc.
("International"), RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp.
("Holdings"), RJR Nabisco, Inc. ("RJR") (the foregoing
corporations being jointly, severally and collectively
referred to as "Nabisco") and James W. Johnston
("Executive")
2) Letter Agreement dated July 26, 1995 between the above-
captioned parties
3) Letter Agreement dated December 21, 1995 between the
above-captioned parties
4) Letter Agreement dated May 10, 1996 between the above-
captioned parties
Dear Jim:
Reference is made to the above captioned agreements (collectively
"Agreements") and in particular the Letter Agreement dated May 10, 1996
(the "May Letter"). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall
have the meaning ascribed to them in the Agreements. We agree that in
accordance with the May letter your have given timely notice of termination
of your employment under the above-captioned Agreements as of June 1, 1996.
For all purposes under the Agreements and under the SERP, LTIP and other
agreements referenced therein such termination shall be deemed for "Good
Reason". The termination shall be effective July 1, 1996. Accordingly,
pursuant to the Agreements,June 30, 1999 will be your official "Separation
Date" for Company records and your
RJR Nabisco, Inc.
1301 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10019-6013
(212) 258-5600
<PAGE>
Retirement Date for the purposes of Section 5 of your Employment Agreement.
The parties acknowledge that Executive's option to elect a lump sum payment
prior to termination as provided in Section 6.1(a) of the Employment
Agreement may be exercised at any time prior to July 1, 1996 and that
notwithstanding such election, for purposes of Section 5 of the Employment
Agreement, Executive's benefits shall be calculated as if employed through
the Retirement Date.
Between now and June 30, 1996 the parties hereto agree to use their
reasonable best efforts to finalize a severance agreement which will
establish and quantify Executive's severance terms and entitlements and
reflect his obligations under the above-captioned Agreements. Pending the
execution of the aforementioned severance agreement, the parties
acknowledge that no agreement has been reached on any proration of
Performance Units.
If the foregoing sets forth your understanding please acknowledge
beneath the words "accepted and agreed to" at the foot hereof whereupon
this will constitute a binding agreement between us.
R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
By: /s/
------------------------------
R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO
INTERNATIONAL INC., R.J. REYNOLDS
INTERNATIONAL B.V.
By: /s/
-------------------------------
Assistant Secretary
RJR NABISCO HOLDINGS CORP.
By: /s/
-------------------------------
Chief Executive Officer
RJR NABISCO, INC.
By: /s/
-------------------------------
Chief Executive Officer
Accepted and agreed to:
By: /s/ James W. Johnston
--------------------------
James W. Johnston
EXHIBIT 10.5
AMENDMENT TO
NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
DATED MARCH 5, 1996
The Stock Option Agreement issued to the undersigned Executive pursuant to
the RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp. 1990 Long Term Incentive Plan (the "LTIP") on the
above date is hereby amended as of the date at the foot of this amendment by
adding the following to any section dealing with the adjustment of options in
the event of a corporate transaction:
If, and only if, a Change of Control occurs after April 17, 1996, but
before October 11, 1996 (or such later date as the Committee may from time to
time designate by resolution), the Optionee shall, six months from the date of
this amendment, receive in cash in respect of each option and in exchange for
the cancellation of such option, the higher of (i) or (ii) where (i) is the
excess, if any, of the Fair Market Value (as defined in Paragraph 2(i) of the
LTIP) over the option price of such option multiplied by the number of Shares
(as defined in Paragraph 2 (f) of the LTIP) subject to such option and (ii) is
the value of such option using the Black-Scholes method of valuing such option
based on the following assumptions: Fair Market Value (as so defined in the
LTIP), a risk free factor equal to the average rate for zero coupon United
States government issues with a remaining term equal to the expected term of the
option, a dividend yield calculated by dividing the annual dividend by the Fair
Market Value, and volatility of 35.6% (the 4-1/2 year weighted average
volatility of the Shares).
RJR NABISCO HOLDINGS CORP.
By: /s/
-----------------------
Authorized Signatory
/s/
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Dated: April 17,1996
EXHIBIT 12.1
RJR NABISCO, INC.
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(Dollars in Millions)
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 1996
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Earnings before fixed charges:
Income before income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . $ 398
Less minority interest in pre-tax income
(loss) of Nabisco Holdings* . . . . . . . . . . --
Adjusted income before income taxes . . . . . . 398
-----
Interest and debt expense . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Interest portion of rental expense . . . . . . . 27
-----
Earnings before fixed charges . . . . . . . . . . $ 842
=====
Fixed charges:
Interest and debt expense . . . . . . . . . . . $ 417
Interest portion of rental expense . . . . . . . 27
Capitalized interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
-----
Total fixed charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 450
=====
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges . . . . . . . 1.9
======
____________
* Because Nabisco Holdings reported a net loss for the six months ended
June 30, 1996, the adjustment to reflect minority interest in Nabisco
Holdings' pre-tax loss is not included.
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