PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP CO
10-Q, 1997-05-12
GROCERIES, GENERAL LINE
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                            UNITED STATES
                   SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                        WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                              FORM 10-Q

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

               FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 29, 1997

                     Commission File No.:  0-22192

                     PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP COMPANY
          (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)



     Tennessee                                                
                                               54-0402940       
 (State or Other Jurisdiction of     (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
  Incorporation or Organization)


 6800 Paragon Place, Suite 500
 Richmond, Virginia                                       
                                                  23230            
 (Address of Principal Executive                (Zip Code)
  Offices)


Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code   (804) 285-7340		


Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant
was required to file such reports),and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.

             X       Yes             No

As of May 8, 1997, 11,706,634 shares of the Registrant's Common Stock were 
outstanding.

Independent Accountants' Review Report




The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Performance Food Group Company:


We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of 
Performance Food Group Company and subsidiaries as of March 29, 1997, and the 
related condensed consolidated statements of earnings and cash flows for the
three-month periods ended March 29, 1997 and March 30, 1996.  These condensed
consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management.

We conducted our review in accordance with standards established by the 
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.  A review of interim
financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures
to financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial
and accounting matters.  It is substantially less in scope than an audit
conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the
objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial
statements taken as a whole.  Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that
should be made to the condensed consolidated financial statements referred
to above for them to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing 
standards, the consolidated balance sheet of Performance Food Group Company 
and subsidiaries as of December 28, 1996, and the related consolidated
statements of earnings, shareholders' equity and cash flows for the year then
ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 7, 1997, we
expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed
consolidated balance sheet as of December 28, 1996 is fairly stated, in all
material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which
it has been derived. 


                                                   KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP


Richmond, Virginia
April 25, 1997
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                     PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements
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            PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

                  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                              (In thousands)
<CAPTION>
                                                 March 29,       December 28,
                                                    1997            1996 
                                                (Unaudited)

<S>                                                 <C>              <C>
Assets

  Current assets:
   Cash                                         $    6,333        $    5,557 
   Trade accounts and notes receivable, net         67,002            55,689 
   Inventories                                      60,029            48,005 
   Other current assets                              4,267             4,176 

      Total current assets                         137,631           113,427 

  Property, plant and equipment, net                63,221            55,697 
  Intangible assets, net                            21,322            12,751 
  Other assets                                         840             1,022 

      Total assets                              $  223,014         $ 182,897 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

  Current liabilities:
   Outstanding checks in excess of deposits     $   11,628         $  12,895 
   Current installments of long-term debt              657               650 
   Accounts payable                                 58,992            44,494 
   Other current liabilities                        15,802            12,421 

       Total current liabilities                    87,079            70,460 

  Long-term debt, excluding current installments     3,437             3,604 
  Note payable to bank                              24,527             3,621 
  Deferred income taxes                              4,077             4,077 

      Total liabilities                            119,120            81,762 

  Shareholders' equity                             103,894           101,135 

     Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $  223,014         $ 182,897 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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           PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

        Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited)
                 (In thousands, except per share amounts)

<CAPTION>
                                           Three Months Ended
                                        March 29,       March 30,
                                          1997            1996 
<S>                                        <C>             <C>
Net sales                            $  268,537       $  173,059 
 Cost of goods sold                     233,760          147,972 
     Gross profit                        34,777           25,087 
Operating expenses                       30,619           21,957 
     Operating profit                     4,158            3,130 
Other income (expense):                    
    Interest expense                       (513)            (344)
    Other, net                               80               43 
     Other expense, net                    (433)            (301)

     Earnings before income taxes         3,725            2,829 
Income tax expense                        1,454            1,117 
     Net earnings                    $    2,271        $   1,712 

Net earnings per common share        $     0.19        $    0.16 

Weighted average common shares 
and common share equivalents
outstanding                              12,166           10,392 


See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial 
statements.
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              PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
              
        Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
                                (In thousands)
<CAPTION>
                                                       Three Months Ended
                                                    March 29,       March 30,
                                                       1997            1996 
<S>                                                     <C>             <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net earnings                                      $  2,271         $  1,712 
  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to
   net cash Provided by operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization                     1,750            1,305 
     ESOP contributions applied to principal of
       ESOP debt                                         117               99 
     Gain on disposal of property, plant and
       equipment                                           -              (23)
     Gain on insurance settlement                     (1,300)               -
     Loss on writedown of leasehold improvements       1,287                -
     Changes in assets and liabilities, net of
       effects of company purchased                    6,945            2,101 

         Net cash provided by operating activities    11,070            5,194 

Cash flows from investing activities
  Purchases of property, plant and equipment           (2,360)          (4,514)
  Proceeds from sale of property, plant and
    equipment                                              29               79
  Net cash paid for acquisitions                      (31,965)               -
  Net proceeds from insurance settlement                4,200                -
  (Increase) decrease in intangibles and other
    assets                                                (48)               8 

         Net cash used by investing activities        (30,144)           (4,427)

Cash flows from financing activities:
  Decrease in outstanding checks in excess of
    deposits                                           (1,267)           (2,656)
  Net borrowings (payments) on note payable to bank    20,906            (3,128)
  Principal payments on long-term debt                   (160)          (30,176)
  Proceeds from issuance of common stock                    -            33,329 
  Stock option, incentive and employee stock
    purchase plans                                        371               441 

        Net cash provided (used) by financing
          activities                                   19,850            (2,190)

Net increase (decrease) in cash                           776            (1,423)
Cash at beginning of period                             5,557             4,235 
Cash at end of period                             $     6,333         $   2,812 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial 
statements.
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                PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

            Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
                       March 29, 1997 and March 30, 1996

1.	 Basis of Presentation

	The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of 
Performance Food Group Company and subsidiaries (the "Company") are 
unaudited, with the exception of the December 28, 1996 condensed 
consolidated balance sheet, which was derived from the audited 
consolidated balance sheet in the Company's latest annual report on Form 
10-K.  The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have 
been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting 
principles for interim financial reporting, and in accordance with Rule 10-
01 of Regulation S-X.  

	In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed 
consolidated financial statements contained in this report reflect all 
adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring accruals, which are 
necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and the results of 
operations for the interim periods presented.  The results of operations for 
any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full 
year.

	These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, note 
disclosures and other information should be read in conjunction with the 
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the 
Company's latest annual report on Form 10-K.

2.	Business Combination

	On December 30, 1996, the Company completed the acquisition of 
certain net assets of McLane Foodservice-Temple, Inc. ("McLane 
Foodservice"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of McLane Company, Inc., 
based in Temple, Texas.  McLane Foodservice operates distribution 
centers in Temple and Victoria, Texas and provides products and services 
to traditional foodservice customers as well as multi-unit chain restaurants 
and vending customers.  The acquired company will operate as 
Performance Food Group of Texas, LP ("PFG of Texas"), an indirect 
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.  The purchase price of 
approximately $30 million, which is subject to certain post-closing 
adjustments, was financed with proceeds from an existing credit facility.  
Simultaneous with the closing, the Company also purchased the 
distribution center located in Victoria, Texas from an independent third 
party for approximately $1.5 million.  The condensed consolidated 
statements of earnings and cash flows reflect the results of PFG of Texas 
from the date of acquisition through March 29, 1997.

	This acquisition has been accounted for using the purchase method 
and, accordingly, the acquired assets and liabilities have been recorded at 
their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition.  The excess of the 
purchase price over the fair value of tangible net assets acquired is 
approximately $8.7 million and is being amortized on a straight-line basis 
over 40 years.  In connection with its preliminary evaluation of the 
acquired operations, the Company reduced the portion of the purchase 
price allocated to certain of the acquired tangible net assets to reflect the 
estimated realizable value of those assets and established a reserve for 
certain associated costs.  Management anticipates finalizing the purchase 
price allocation within the next nine months as additional information 
regarding the acquired business, including final settlement of the purchase 
price becomes available.  The total adjustments to the purchase price 
allocation are not expected to be material to the Company's consolidated 
financial statements.

3.	Shareholders' Equity

	In March 1996, the Company completed a secondary offering of 
2,916,824 shares of common stock, of which the Company sold 2,255,455 
shares with the remaining shares sold by selling shareholders. Net 
proceeds of the offering were approximately $33.3 million, which were 
used to repay a $30.0 million term loan and approximately $3.3 million 
outstanding under the Company's credit facility.
	
	In June 1996, the Company's Board of Directors declared a three-
for-two stock split effected in the form of a 50% stock dividend paid on 
July 15, 1996 to shareholders of record on July 1, 1996.  The split resulted 
in the issuance of 3,874,807 shares of common stock in July 1996.  All 
references in these condensed consolidated financial statements to shares, 
net earnings per share and weighted average shares have been restated to 
reflect the split.	

4.	Supplemental Cash Flow Information

		    
                                                       Three Months Ended
         (amounts in thousands)                    March 29,    March 30,
                                                     1997          1996        
Cash paid during the period for:
        Interest                                   $    369     $     493
        Income taxes                               $    380     $     187
	
Effects of purchase of companies:
	Fair value of assets acquired, inclusive
          of goodwill of $8,666                    $ 40,327             -
        Liabilities assumed                          (8,362)            -
        Net cash paid for acquisitions             $ 31,965      $      -     



Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition 
        and Results of Operations.

General

	The Company derives its revenue primarily from the sale of food 
and food-related products to the foodservice, or "away-from home eating," 
industry.  The foodservice industry consists of two major customer types:  
"traditional" foodservice customers, consisting of independent restaurants, 
hotels, cafeterias, schools, healthcare facilities and other institutional 
customers, and "multi-unit chain" customers, consisting of regional and 
national quick-service restaurants and casual dining restaurants.  Products 
and services provided to the Company's traditional and multi-unit chain 
customers are supported by identical physical facilities, vehicles, 
equipment and personnel.  The principal components of the Company's 
expenses include cost of goods sold, which represents the amount paid to 
manufacturers and growers for products sold, and operating expenses, 
which include primarily labor-related expenses, delivery costs and 
occupancy expenses.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the
components of the condensed consolidated statements of earnings expressed as
a percentage of net sales:

                                                   Three Months Ended    
                                                  March 29,      March 30,
                                                    1997           1996

Net sales                                          100.0 %        100.0 %
Cost of goods sold                                  87.0           85.5
 Gross profit                                       13.0           14.5
Operating expenses                                  11.4           12.7
 Operating profit                                    1.6            1.8
Other expense, net                                   0.2            0.2
 Earnings before income taxes                        1.4            1.6
Income tax expense                                   0.5            0.6
 Net earnings                                        0.9 %          1.0 %


Comparison of Periods Ended March 29, 1997 to March 30, 1996.

	Net sales increased 55.2% to $268.5 million for the three months 
ended March 29, 1997 (the "1997 quarter") from $173.1 million for the 
three months ended March 30, 1996 (the "1996 quarter").  Net sales in the 
Company's existing operations increased 29% over the 1996 quarter while 
the acquisition of PFG of Texas contributed an additional 26% to the 
Company's total sales growth.  Net sales for the 1996 quarter were 
negatively impacted by severe weather throughout the Eastern and 
Midwestern United States experienced during February and March 1996.    
Inflation amounted to approximately 1.5% for the 1997 quarter.

	Gross profit increased 38.6% to $34.8 million in the 1997 quarter 
from $25.1 million in the 1996 quarter. Gross profit margin decreased to 
13.0% in the 1997 quarter compared to 14.5% in the 1996 quarter.  The 
decline in gross profit margin was primarily due to increased sales during 
1997 to certain of the Company's large multi-unit chain customers which 
generally are higher-volume, lower gross-margin accounts but also allow 
for more efficient deliveries and use of capital, resulting in lower 
operating expenses.  Additionally, gross margins declined as a result of the 
acquisition of PFG of Texas, whose margins are currently lower than those 
in the Company's other broadline subsidiaries.

	Operating expenses increased 39.4% to $30.6 million in the 1997 
quarter compared with $22.0 million in the 1996 quarter.  As a percentage 
of net sales, operating expenses declined to 11.4% in the 1997 quarter 
from 12.7% in the 1996 quarter.  The decrease in operating expenses as a 
percent of sales primarily reflects better use of the Company's facilities at 
the increased level of sales and the continued shift in mix of sales to 
certain of the Company's rapidly growing multi-unit chain customers 
discussed above.  Additionally, the 1996 quarter was negatively impacted 
by increased costs related to the severe weather experienced in the East 
and Midwest during the first quarter of 1996.  The Company leased a 
75,000 square foot distribution center in Belcamp, Maryland to service the 
continued growth of certain of the Company's multi-unit chain customers, 
which became operational in February 1997, and completed construction 
of a 75,000 square foot distribution center in Dallas, Texas which became 
operational in February 1996.  The Company incurred certain start-up 
expenses for these facilities, the impacts of which are approximately 
comparable.  The expanded distribution centers should give the Company 
the capacity to efficiently service this rapidly growing division of the 
business.

	Operating profit increased 32.9% to $4.2 million in the 1997 
quarter from $3.1 million in the 1996 quarter.  Operating profit margin 
declined to 1.6% for the 1997 quarter from 1.8% for the 1996 quarter.

	Other expense increased to $433,000 in the 1997 quarter from 
$300,000 in the 1996 quarter.  Other expense includes interest expense, 
which increased to $513,000 in the 1997 quarter from $344,000 in the 
1996 quarter.  The increase in interest expense is due to higher debt levels 
in the 1997 quarter as a result of the Company's acquisition of PFG of 
Texas on December 30, 1996.  Other expense during the 1997 quarter also 
includes a $1.3 million gain from insurance proceeds related to covered 
assets at one of the Company's processing and distribution facilities which 
offset a $1.3 million writedown of certain leasehold improvements 
associated with the termination of the lease on one of the Company's 
distribution facilities.

	Income tax expense increased to $1.5 million in the 1997 quarter 
from $1.1 million in the 1996 quarter as a result of higher pre-tax 
earnings.  As a percentage of earnings before income taxes, the provision 
for income taxes was 39.0% and 39.5% for the 1997 and 1996 quarters, 
respectively.

	Net earnings increased 32.7% to $2.3 million in the 1997 quarter 
compared to $1.7 million in the 1996 quarter.  As a percentage of sales, 
net earnings decreased to 0.9% in the 1997 quarter versus 1.0% in the 
1996 quarter.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

	The Company has historically financed its operations and growth 
primarily with cash flow from operations, borrowings under its credit 
facility, operating leases, normal trade credit terms and the sale of the 
Company's common stock.  Despite the Company's large sales volume, 
working capital needs are minimized because the Company's investment 
in inventory is financed principally with accounts payable.

	Cash provided by operating activities was $11.1 million and $5.2 
million for the 1997 and 1996 quarters, respectively.  The increase in cash 
provided by operating activities resulted primarily from higher net 
earnings and increased levels of trade payables.

	Cash used by investing activities was $30.1 million and $4.4 
million for the 1997 and 1996 quarters, respectively.  Investing activities 
consist primarily of additions to and disposals of property, plant and 
equipment and the acquisition of  businesses. The Company's total capital 
expenditures for the 1997 quarter were $2.4 million including 
approximately $800,000 for expansion of the distribution center in 
Houma, Louisiana.  The Company anticipates that its total capital 
expenditures, other than for acquisitions, for the remainder of fiscal 1997 
will be approximately $12 million.  Investing activities during the 1997 
period also included $32.0 million for the acquisition of PFG of Texas, net 
of cash on hand at the acquired company, and $4.2 million from insurance 
proceeds related to covered losses associated with the Company's 
processing and distribution facilities.

	Cash flows from financing activities in the 1997 quarter included 
net borrowings on a revolving credit facility ("Credit Facility") of $20.9 
million.  The Credit Facility was used to finance the $32.0 million 
acquisition of PFG of Texas, net of $11.1 million of repayments as a result 
of the reduced working capital needs.  In March 1996, the Company 
completed a secondary offering of 2.9 million shares of common stock, of 
which the Company sold 2.3 million shares with the remainder sold by 
selling shareholders.  The net proceeds to the Company from the offering 
were approximately $33.3 million which was used to repay a $30.0 
million term loan and to repay approximately $3.3 million outstanding on 
the Company's line of credit.

	The Company has $50.0 million of borrowing capacity under its 
Credit Facility with a commercial bank which expires in July 1999.  
Approximately $24.5 million was outstanding under the Credit Facility at 
March 29, 1997.  The Credit Facility also supports up to $5.0 million of 
letters of credit.  At March 29, 1997, the Company was contingently liable 
for $2.7 million of outstanding letters of credit which reduce amounts 
available under the Credit Facility.  At March 29, 1997, the Company had 
$22.8 million available under the Credit Facility.  The Credit Facility 
bears interest at LIBOR plus a spread over LIBOR, which varies based on 
the ratio of funded debt to total capital.  At March 29, 1997, the Credit 
Facility bore interest at 5.56%.  Additionally, the Credit Facility requires 
the maintenance of certain financial ratios, as defined, regarding debt to 
tangible net worth, cash flow coverage and current assets to current 
liabilities. 

	The Company believes that cash flows from operations and 
borrowings under its Credit Facility will be sufficient to finance its 
operations and anticipated growth for the foreseeable future.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

	During the 1997 quarter the Financial Accounting Standards Board 
issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128, 
Earnings Per Share, and SFAS No. 129, Disclosure of Information About 
Capital Structure.  These statements are effective for periods ending after 
December 15, 1997 and earlier adoption is not permitted.


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 4.	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

       		No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders 
         during the quarter ended March 29, 1997.

Item 6.  	Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

		(a.)	Exhibits:

    			15	    Letter regarding unaudited financial 
              information from KPMG Peat Marwick LLP.  

		(b.)	Reports on Form 8-K:

              The Company filed a report on Form 8-K dated 
              January 13, 1997 (as amended by a Form 8-K/A 
              dated March 13, 1997) during the quarter to report 
              the acquisition of certain net assets of McLane 
              Foodservice-Temple, Inc. 

		
  (C.) 27     Article 5 Financial Data Schedule for 1st qtr'97 10Q.
              ( for SEC use only).    


Signature


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the 
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the 
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



                                   PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP COMPANY
		(Registrant)


By:	 /s/ Roger L. Boeve       
									
                          Roger L. Boeve
                          Executive Vice 
                          President &
                          Chief Financial 
                          Officer 


Date:  May 12, 1997

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Performance Food Group Company
Richmond, Virginia


Gentlemen:

Re:  Registration Statements Nos. 333-12223 and 33-72400


With respect to the subject registration statements, we acknowledge our 
awareness of the use therein of our report dated April 25, 1997 related 
to our review of interim financial information.

Pursuant to Rule 436(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, such report is 
not considered a part of a registration statement prepared or certified by 
an accountant or a report prepared or certified by an accountant within 
the meaning of sections 7 and 11 of the Act. 

                                                Very truly yours,

                                                KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP




Richmond, Virginia
May 8, 1997


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Financial Data Schedule ( for SEC use only)


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<COMMON>                           117
                0
                          0
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