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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

For the quarterly period ended July 31, 2000

OR

For the transition period from ____________ to ____________

Commission File Number 1-5111

THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

STRAWBERRY LANE
ORRVILLE, OHIO 44667
(330) 682-3000

The Company 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 and has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

The Company had 24,064,781 Common Shares outstanding on August 31, 2000.

The Exhibit Index is located at Sequential Page No. 13.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME
(Unaudited)

Item 1. Financial Statements

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

(   ) Denotes use of cash

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note A — Basis of Presentation

      The accompanying unaudited, condensed, consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three-month period ended July 31, 2000, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended April 30, 2001. For further information, reference is made to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2000.

Note B — Subsequent Events

      On August 15, 2000, the Company’s shareholders approved the Company’s shareholder value enhancement plan which combined the Class A and Class B Common Shares into a single class of common shares with terms similar to the former Class A Common Shares. In conjunction with this combination, on August 28, 2000, the Company repurchased 1,579,509 Class A and 2,693,015 Class B Common Shares at $18.50 per share. In addition to utilizing cash on hand, the Company issued $60,000,000 of senior, unsecured notes on August 23, 2000 to fund these repurchases (see Note E).

      On September 8, 2000, the Company finalized the sale of the former Mrs. Smith's real estate in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, resulting in a pretax loss of approximately $2,200,000. This transaction represents the final non-recurring charge relating to the previously announced financial review of certain businesses and assets by the Company, initiated in fiscal 2000.

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Note C — Operating Segments

      The Company has two reportable segments, domestic and international. The domestic segment represents the aggregation of the consumer, foodservice, beverage, specialty foods, consumer direct, and industrial business areas. The following table sets forth operating segments information:

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Note D — Common Shares

      At July 31, 2000, 35,000,000 Class A Common Shares and 35,000,000 Class B Common Shares were authorized. At July 31, 2000, there were 14,263,854 and 14,070,751 outstanding shares of Class A Common and Class B Common, respectively, while 14,259,429 Class A and 14,065,851 Class B Common Shares were outstanding at April 30, 2000. Outstanding shares of each class are shown net of 1,948,434 Class A and 2,141,537 Class B treasury shares at July 31, 2000, and 1,952,859 Class A and 2,146,437 Class B treasury shares at April 30, 2000.

      On August 15, 2000, the Company’s shareholders approved combining the Company’s Class A and Class B Common Shares into a single class of common shares with terms similar to the former Class A Common Shares (see Note B).

Note E — Financing Arrangements

      The Company has an uncommitted line of credit providing up to $10,000,000 for short-term borrowings. No amounts were outstanding at July 31, 2000.

      On August 23, 2000, the Company issued $60,000,000 of senior, unsecured notes. The weighted-average interest rate on these notes is 7.83% and is payable each March 1st and September 1st. The notes mature over terms of five to ten years. These notes carry restrictions similar to the Company’s other long-term debt.

Note F — Income Per Share

      The following table sets forth the computation of earnings per Common Share and earnings per Common Share – assuming dilution:

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On August 28, 2000, the Company repurchased 1,579,509 shares of Class A and 2,693,015 shares of Class B Common Shares (see Note B).

Note G — Comprehensive Income

      During the quarter ended July 31, 2000 and 1999, total comprehensive income was $9,028,000 and $10,071,000, respectively. Comprehensive income consists of net income and foreign currency translation adjustments.

Note H — Recently Issued Accounting Standards

      In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission Staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements (SAB 101). SAB 101 provides criteria that must be met before revenue is recognized in the financial statements. The Company currently plans to adopt SAB 101 as required in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001. Although the Company has not yet completed its evaluation of the potential impact of adopting SAB 101 on future earnings, it does not expect the impact to be material.

      In May 2000, the Emerging Issues Task Force of the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Consensus Ruling 00-14, Accounting for Certain Sales Incentives (EITF 00-14). EITF 00-14 addresses the accounting for sales incentives offered to consumers and requires reporting of cash incentives as a reduction of revenue rather than as a selling expense. The Company currently plans to adopt EITF 00-14 as required in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001. Adopting EITF 00-14 will not impact future earnings.

Note I — Reclassifications

      Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year classifications.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis

      This discussion and analysis deals with comparisons of material changes in the condensed, consolidated financial statements for the three-month periods ended July 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively.

Results of Operations

      Sales for the first quarter were up approximately one percent, to $163,667,000 from $161,495,000 in the prior year.

      In the domestic segment, sales were even with last year as increases in the consumer, foodservice, and specialty areas were offset by declines in the beverage area and in domestic industrial sales. In the consumer area, grocery market fruit spread sales led the increase, as the Company’s share of the fruit spreads remained strong and growing. The foodservice growth came from increased distribution and sales of Smucker’s Uncrustables, the Company’s thaw and serve peanut butter and jelly sandwich. In the specialty area, sales of Dickinson’s branded products increased, as did sales of specialty products packed for branded customers.

      Sales in the international segment increased by 11%. The increase was due in part to the addition of new industrial businesses in Scotland and Brazil. In addition, solid growth in the Company’s Canadian business helped contribute to the overall sales increase in the international segment. This growth occurred despite the impact of unfavorable exchange rates, primarily in Australia. Had exchange rates remained constant with fiscal year 2000, sales in the international area would have been approximately $977,000 higher.

      Cost of products increased to 64.5% of net sales compared to 64.1% last year as a result of the continuing impact of higher fruit costs from last year. Selling, distribution and administrative costs increased primarily due to increases in marketing expenses related to the introduction of new products.

      Interest expense increased over the prior year due to the long-term debt placement completed during the first quarter of last year. During the quarter the Company capitalized approximately $305,000 in interest associated with the Company’s information technology reengineering project.

Financial Condition — Liquidity and Capital Resources

      The financial position of the Company remains strong with an increase in cash and cash equivalents of $1,595,000 during the first quarter. Significant uses of cash during the quarter were capital expenditures and the payment of dividends.

      In May 2000, the Company announced plans for a shareholder value enhancement plan. In August 2000, the Company obtained shareholder approval to combine the Class A and Class B Common Shares into a single class of common shares with terms similar to the former Class A Common Shares. In conjunction with this combination, on August 28, 2000, the Company repurchased 1,579,509 Class A and 2,693,015 Class B Common Shares at $18.50 per share. The Company funded these repurchases with a combination of proceeds from the issuance of senior, unsecured notes in the amount of $60,000,000 and cash on hand. The

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weighted-average interest rate on these notes is 7.83% and is payable each March 1^st and September 1^st. The notes mature over terms of five to ten years.

      On September 8, 2000, the Company finalized the sale of the former Mrs. Smith's real estate in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, resulting in a pretax loss of approximately $2,200,000. This transaction represents the final non-recurring charge relating to the previously announced financial review of certain businesses and assets by the Company, initiated in fiscal 2000.

      The Company believes that cash on hand together with cash generated by operations, proceeds from long-term debt placements, and lines of credit will be sufficient to meet its fiscal 2001 requirements, including the payment of dividends and interest on outstanding debt.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

      In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission Staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements (SAB 101). SAB 101 provides criteria that must be met before revenue is recognized in the financial statements. The Company currently plans to adopt SAB 101 as required in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001. Although the Company has not yet completed its evaluation of the potential impact of adopting SAB 101 on future earnings, it does not expect the impact to be material.

      In May 2000, the Emerging Issues Task Force of the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Consensus Ruling 00-14, Accounting for Certain Sales Incentives (EITF 00-14). EITF 00-14 addresses the accounting for sales incentives offered to consumers and requires reporting of cash incentives as a reduction of revenue rather than as a selling expense. The Company currently plans to adopt EITF 00-14 as required in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001. Adopting EITF 00-14 will not impact future earnings.

Certain Forward-Looking Statements

      This quarterly report includes certain forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ, depending on a number of factors, including: the success of the Company’s marketing programs during the coming year; competitive activity; the mix of products sold and level of marketing expenditures needed to generate sales; an increase in fruit costs or costs of other significant ingredients, including sweeteners; the ability of the Company to maintain and/or improve sales and earnings performance of its nonretail business areas; foreign currency exchange and interest rate fluctuations; level of capital resources required for and success of future acquisitions; and the successful implementation of the Company’s ITR project.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

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SIGNATURES

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

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INDEX OF EXHIBITS

That are filed with the Commission and
The New York Stock Exchange

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Exhibits 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 15, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, and 99 are either inapplicable to the Company or require no answer.