SUIZA FOODS CORP
10-Q, 1996-08-13
ICE CREAM & FROZEN DESSERTS
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                               UNITED STATES
                     SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                           WASHINGTON, DC  20549


                                 FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
   [x]      Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
            Exchange Act of 1934 
            For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1996

                                    or

   [ ]      Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
            Exchange Act of 1934
            For the transition period from ___________ to ___________ 

                     Commission file numbers 340-28130

                          SUIZA FOODS CORPORATION
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

              DELAWARE                                      75-2559681    
     (State or other jurisdiction                       (I.R.S. Employer  
           of incorporation)                           Identification No.)

               3811 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Suite 1300
                           Dallas, Texas  75219
                              (214) 528-0939


(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, 
              of registrant's principal executive offices)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports 
required to be file 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 report(s), and (2) has been subject to 
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes     X         No            
   ----------        ---------- 

     As of August 9, 1996, the number of shares outstanding of each class of 
common stock was:

                 Common Stock,  $.01 par value:    10,739,729


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                                   PART I
                            FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                           SUIZA FOODS CORPORATION

                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


                                              December 31,     June 30, 
                                                 1995           1996    
                                              ------------   -----------
                                                             (Unaudited)
                                                    (In thousands)      
                ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents                      $  3,177      $  1,179 
Accounts receivable                              31,045        33,670 
Inventories                                      11,346        12,245 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets         1,380         1,644 
Deferred income taxes                             1,448         1,587 
                                               --------      -------- 
    Total current assets                         48,396        50,325 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT                    92,715        95,955 
INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS                      91,411        91,693 
TOTAL                                          $232,522      $237,973 
                                               --------      -------- 
                                               --------      -------- 
 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses          $ 31,957      $ 29,998 
Income Taxes Payable                              2,415         1,023 
Current portion of long-term debt                15,578         9,556 
                                               --------      -------- 
  Total current liabilities                      49,950        40,577 
LONG-TERM DEBT                                  171,745       134,334 
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES                             1,367         2,273 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Common stock, par value $.01; 20,000,000 
   shares authorized, 10,108,479 shares 
   issued and outstanding, as adjusted               63           101 
  Additional paid-in capital                     31,023        79,593 
  Retained earnings (deficit)                   (21,626)      (18,905)
                                               --------      -------- 
    Total stockholders' equity                    9,460        60,789 
                                               --------      -------- 
  TOTAL                                        $232,522      $237,973 
                                               --------      -------- 
                                               --------      -------- 

               See notes to consolidated financial statements

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                          SUIZA FOODS CORPORATION

             CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                 (Unaudited)

                                 Three months ended         Six months ended    
                                      June 30,                  June 30,        
                               ----------------------    ---------------------- 
                                  1995         1996        1995         1996    
                               ---------    ---------    ---------    --------- 
                                   (Dollars in thousands, except share data)    

NET SALES                      $ 110,029    $ 116,272    $ 214,905    $ 225,307 
COST OF SALES                     78,983       83,302      157,652      165,917 
                               ---------    ---------    ---------    --------- 
  GROSS PROFIT                    31,046       32,970       57,253       59,390 
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:
  Selling and distribution        15,997       17,180       31,391       32,682 
  General and Administration       5,112        4,884       10,271        9,805 
  Amortization of intangibles        914        1,023        1,949        1,960 
                               ---------    ---------    ---------    --------- 
    Total operating costs 
     and expenses                 22,023       23,087       43,611       44,447 
                               ---------    ---------    ---------    --------- 
  INCOME FROM OPERATIONS           9,023        9,883       13,642       14,943 
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:
  Interest expense, net            5,088        3,872       10,437        8,488 
  Merger and other costs           1,466                    10,304              
  Other income, net                  (83)        (172)        (273)        (252)
                               ---------    ---------    ---------    --------- 
    Total other expense            6,471        3,700       20,468        8,236 
                               ---------    ---------    ---------    --------- 
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME 
 TAXES AND EXTRAORDINARY LOSS      2,552        6,183       (6,826)       6,707 
INCOME TAXES                         220        1,630          731        1,771 
                               ---------    ---------    ---------    --------- 
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE 
 EXTRAORDINARY LOSS                2,332        4,553       (7,557)       4,936 

EXTRAORDINARY LOSS FROM
 EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT                -       (2,215)      (8,462)      (2,215)
                               ---------    ---------    ---------    --------- 
NET INCOME (LOSS)              $   2,332    $   2,338    $ (16,019)   $   2,721 
                               ---------    ---------    ---------    --------- 
                               ---------    ---------    ---------    --------- 
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
  Income (loss) before 
   extraordinary loss          $    0.37    $    0.46    $   (1.28)   $    0.58 
  Extraordinary loss                0.00        (0.22)       (1.43)       (0.26)
                               ---------    ---------    ---------    --------- 
  Net Income (loss)            $    0.37    $    0.24    $   (2.71)   $    0.32 
                               ---------    ---------    ---------    --------- 
                               ---------    ---------    ---------    --------- 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES 
 OUTSTANDING                   6,313,000    9,921,715    5,905,000    8,455,332 
                               ---------    ---------    ---------    --------- 
                               ---------    ---------    ---------    --------- 


               See notes to consolidated financial statements


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                            SUIZA FOODS CORPORATION

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (Unaudited)

                                                      Six months ended June 30,
                                                       (Dollars in thousands)
                                                      -------------------------
                                                          1995        1996   
                                                       ---------    -------- 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income (loss)                                    $ (16,019)   $  2,721 
  Operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization                          4,571       4,479 
    Amortization of intangible assets, including 
     deferred financing costs                              2,617       2,297 
    (Gain) loss on the sales of assets                      (150)         20 
    Extraordinary loss from early extinguishment 
     of debt                                               8,462       2,215 
    Merger costs                                          10,304             
    Noncash and imputed interest                             670         236 
    Minority interests                                       101             
    Deferred income taxes                                 (1,083)        767 
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
      Accounts receivable                                 (5,333)     (2,625)
      Inventories                                           (602)       (899)
      Prepaid expenses and other assets                     (482)         37 
      Accounts payable and other accrued expenses          2,738      (1,959)
      Income tax payable                                   2,207        (511)
                                                       ---------    -------- 
        Net cash provided by operating activities          8,001       6,778 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Additions to property, plant and equipment              (5,264)     (7,984)
  Proceeds from the sale of property, plant 
   and equipment                                             286         245 
  Cash outflows for acquisitions                          (1,520)     (4,176)
                                                       ---------    -------- 
        Net cash used in investing activities             (6,498)    (11,915)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Proceeds from the issuance of debt                     146,700       8,653 
  Repayment of debt                                     (139,405)    (52,322)
  Payment of deferred financing, debt 
   restructuring and merger costs                         (8,972)     (1,800)
  Issuance of common stock, net of expenses                4,087      48,608 
  Distributions to minority interests                        (63)
  Purchase of subsidiary preferred stock                  (8,269)          - 
                                                       ---------    -------- 
        Net cash (used in) provided  by 
         financing activities                             (5,922)      3,139 
                                                       ---------    -------- 
DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                     (4,419)     (1,998)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD             5,395       3,177 
                                                       ---------    -------- 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD               $     976    $  1,179 
                                                       ---------    -------- 
                                                       ---------    -------- 

                 See notes to consolidated financial statements

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                           SUIZA FOODS CORPORATION

                 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                  June 30, 1996

1.   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     The condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 1996 and for
     the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 1996 have been 
     prepared by Suiza Foods Corporation (the "Company" or "Suiza Foods")
     without audit.  In the opinion of management, all necessary adjustments
     (which include only normal recurring adjustments) to present fairly, in all
     material respects, the consolidated financial position, results of
     operations and cash flows as of and for the three-month and six-month
     periods ended June 30, 1996 have been made.  Certain information and
     footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in
     accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted.
     These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's
     1995 financial statements contained in its Form S-1 as filed with the
     Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 1996, as amended.
     
2.   INVENTORIES
                                                   December 31,   June 30, 
                                                      1995          1996   
                                                   ------------   -------- 
     Pasteurized and raw milk and raw materials      $  4,278     $  4,018 
     Parts and supplies                                 3,105        3,966 
     Finished goods                                     3,963        4,261 
                                                     --------     -------- 
                                                     $ 11,346     $ 12,245 
                                                     --------     -------- 
                                                     --------     -------- 

3.   LONG-TERM DEBT
                                                   December 31,   June 30, 
                                                      1995          1996   
                                                   ------------   -------- 
     Senior credit facility:
       Revolving loan facility                       $ 10,900     $ 12,298 
       Term loans                                     123,750       94,544 
     Subordinated notes                                51,101       36,000 
     Capital lease obligations and other debt           1,572        1,048 
                                                     --------     -------- 
                                                      187,323      143,890 
       Less: current portion                          (15,578)      (9,556)
                                                     --------     -------- 
                                                     $171,745     $134,334 
                                                     --------     -------- 
                                                     --------     -------- 

     On April 22, 1996, the Company issued 3,795,000 shares of common stock, 
     $.01 par value per share, in a public offering (the "Offering") at an 
     issue price of $14 per share. The Offering 

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                          SUIZA FOODS CORPORATION

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

                               June 30, 1996

3.   LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued)

     provided net cash proceeds to the Company of approximately $49 million.  Of
     this amount, $31.5 million was used to repay senior debt, $15.7 million was
     used to repay the Company's 15% subordinated notes and $1.8 million was 
     used to pay prepayment penalties related to the early extinguishment of the
     15% subordinated notes.  As a result of these transactions, the Company 
     recorded a $2.2 million extraordinary loss from extinguishment of debt 
     which included $1.8 million in prepayment penalties and $1.3 million for 
     the write-off of deferred financing costs related to the repaid debt, net 
     of a tax benefit of $0.9 million.

     On July 19, 1996, the Company amended its senior credit facilities to
     borrow $35 million to complete the Garrido acquisition (see footnote 5,
     "Subsequent Events"). Pursuant to this amendment, the Company's term loans
     were combined into a single, $130 million U.S. based facility. Quarterly
     amortization payments beginning September 30, 1996 will be $2.5 million,
     increasing to:  1) $3.75 million on September 30, 1997;  2) $5.0 million on
     September 30, 1998; 3) $5.375 million on September 30, 1999;  4) $6.0
     million on September 30, 2000; 5) $9.875 on September 30, 2001 with a final
     installment of $19.75 due on March 3, 2002.

4.   ACQUISITIONS

     During the quarter, the Company paid approximately $2.7 million to acquire
     seven small ice businesses.  Estimated annual sales of these seven ice
     companies was $2.4 million.
     
5.   STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

     On April 22, 1996, the Company issued 3,795,000 shares of common stock,
     $.01 par value per share, in a public offering at a price to the public of
     $14.00 per share.  Following this offering, the Company had 10,108,479
     shares of common stock issued and outstanding.  On August 7, 1996, the
     Company issued 625,000 shares of common stock, $.01 par value per share
     (see footnote 6, "Subsequent Events").  Following this private sale, the
     Company had 10,739,729 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.

6.   SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

     On July 19, 1996, the Company acquired the common stock of Garrido y
     Compania, Inc. ("Garrido").  The total purchase price was approximately 
     $35 million (inclusive of acquired cash) which was paid at closing plus an
     additional future cash payment of up to $5.5 million if certain earnings
     criteria are met during the first eighteen months of Garrido's
     post-acquisition operating results. The cash paid at closing was funded by
     additional borrowings under senior loan facilities.  This acquisition was
     accounted for using the purchase method of accounting as of the  effective
     date, and  accordingly, only the  results  of operations of  Garrido
     subsequent to the 

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                          SUIZA FOODS CORPORATION

           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

                               June 30, 1996

6.   SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Continued)

     acquisition date will be included in the consolidated financial statements
     of the Company.  The Puerto Rico Agricultural Tax Incentives Act of 1995
     provides a 50% tax credit for certain "eligible investments" in qualified
     agricultural businesses in Puerto Rico.  The Company is currently
     investigating whether its investment in Garrido or other recent
     transactions regarding its other Puerto Rico based operations will qualify
     for these tax credits.  If the Company qualifies for such tax credits,
     there can be no assurance as to the amounts or timing of any benefits that
     the Company may realize.
     
     On July 31, 1996, the Company announced that it had signed a non-binding
     letter of intent to acquire Swiss Dairy Corporation of Riverside, 
     California.  There are no assurances that this acquisition will be
     consummated.  It is the Company's plan to finance this potential
     acquisition with additional borrowings from it senior lenders by obtaining
     an amendment to its existing credit facilities.

     On August 7, 1996, the Company issued 625,000 shares of common stock, $.01
     par value per share, in a private sale to an institutional investor an
     issue price of $16.00 per share.  The private sale provided net cash
     proceeds to the Company of approximately $9.5 million, which was used to
     repay a portion of the amounts borrowed under the Company's revolving
     credit facility.  The Company has agreed to file a registration statement
     with respect to these shares within 60 days of issuance.




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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 
         AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

OVERVIEW

Suiza Foods is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh milk products 
and refrigerated ready-to-serve fruit drinks in Puerto Rico, fresh milk and 
related dairy products in Florida, and packaged ice in Florida and the 
southwestern United States.  The Company has grown primarily through 
strategic and consolidating acquisitions.  Through these acquisitions, the 
Company has realized regional economies of scale and operating efficiencies 
by consolidating manufacturing and distribution operations in each of its 
core businesses.  The Company operates through Suiza-Puerto Rico, Velda Farms 
and Reddy Ice, each of which is a strong regional competitor with an 
established reputation for customer service and product quality.  These 
subsidiaries market their products through extensive distribution networks to 
a diverse group of customers, including convenience stores, grocery stores, 
other retail outlets, schools and institutional food service customers.

The Company is a Delaware corporation, incorporated on September 19, 1994, 
for the sole purpose of entering into certain mergers, exchanges and related 
transactions (the "Combination").  On March 31, 1995, the Company completed 
the Combination pursuant to which the Company acquired Suiza - Puerto Rico, 
Velda Farms and Reddy Ice, which was accounted for as a pooling of interests. 
Pursuant to the Combination, the Company issued 6,313,479 shares of its 
common stock in exchange for all of the outstanding equity interest of the 
combining entities.  On April 22, 1996, the Company issued 3,795,000 shares 
of common stock, $.01 par value per share, in a public offering (the 
"Offering") at a price to the public of $14 per share.  Prior to the 
Offering, there was no public market for the Company's stock.  The Offering 
provided net cash proceeds to the Company of approximately $49 million.  Of 
this amount $31.5 million was used to repay senior debt, $15.7 million was 
used to repay the Company's 15% subordinated notes and $1.8 million was used 
to pay prepayment penalties related to the early extinguishment of the 15% 
subordinated notes.




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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Company currently operates in two distinct businesses:  Dairy, which 
includes the operations of Suiza - Puerto Rico and Velda Farms; and Ice, 
which includes the operations of Reddy Ice.

<TABLE>
                                     Three months ended June 30,                      Six months ended June 30,           
                             -------------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------------- 
                                       Percent of             Percent of              Percent of               Percent of 
                               1995     Net Sales    1996     Net Sales     1995      Net Sales      1996      Net Sales  
                             --------  ----------  --------   ----------  ---------   ----------   --------    ---------- 
<S>                          <C>        <C>        <C>         <C>        <C>         <C>           <C>        <C>        
Net Sales:
  Dairy                      $ 95,193              $ 99,876               $ 193,657                $202,090 
  Ice                          14,836                16,396                  21,248                  23,217 
                             --------              --------               ---------                --------            
    Net sales                 110,029     100.0%    116,272     100.0%      214,905     100.0%      225,307      100.0%
Cost of Sales                  78,983      71.8      83,302      71.6       157,652      73.4       165,917       73.6 
                             --------     -----    --------     -----     ---------     -----      --------      ----- 
  Gross Profit                 31,046      28.2      32,970      28.4        57,253      26.6        59,390       26.4 

Operating expenses:
  Selling and distribution     15,997      14.5      17,180      14.8        31,391      14.6        32,682       14.5 
  General and administrative    5,112       4.6       4,884       4.2        10,271       4.8         9,805        4.4 
  Amortization of intangibles     914       0.8       1,023       0.9         1,949       0.9         1,960        0.9 
                             --------     -----    --------     -----     ---------     -----      --------      ----- 
    Total operating expenses   22,023      20.0      23,087      19.9        43,611      20.3        44,447       19.8 

Operating income:
  Dairy                         6,178       5.7       5,814       5.0        12,387       5.8        12,375        5.5 
  Ice                           3,572       3.2       4,781       4.1         2,479       1.2         4,188        1.9 
Corporate Office                 (727)     (0.7)       (712)     (0.6)       (1,224)     (0.6)       (1,620)      (0.7)
                             --------     -----    --------     -----     ---------     -----      --------      ----- 
  Operating income           $  9,023       8.2%   $  9,883       8.5%    $  13,642       6.3%     $ 14,943        6.6%
                             --------     -----    --------     -----     ---------     -----      --------      ----- 
                             --------     -----    --------     -----     ---------     -----      --------      ----- 
</TABLE>

SECOND QUARTER AND YEAR-TO-DATE 1996 COMPARED TO SECOND QUARTER AND YEAR-TO-DATE
1995

NET SALES.  The Company's net sales increased by 5.7% and 4.8% for the second 
quarter and first six months of 1996 when compared to the like periods of 
1995. Dairy net sales increased by 4.9% and 4.3% for the second quarter and 
first six months of 1996 when compared to like periods of 1995,  primarily 
due to (i) an increase in prices charged for milk to recoup increases in raw 
milk costs in the U.S. and (ii) the acquisition of Skinners' Dairy in January 
1996.  Ice net sales increased by 10.5% and 9.3% for the second quarter and 
first six months of 1996 when compared to like periods of 1995 due to the 
addition of new customers and from the acquisition of twelve small ice 
businesses during 1995 and the first half of 1996.

COST OF SALES. The Company's cost of sales margins were 71.6% and 73.6% for 
the second quarter and first six months of 1996 compared to 71.8% and 73.4% 
for the same periods in 1995. Dairy cost of sales margins increased primarily 
due to higher raw milk costs. Ice cost of sales margins decreased reflecting 
additional efficiencies realized from acquired business and increased volumes 
processed when compared to the same periods over last year. 

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OPERATING EXPENSES.  Operating expense ratios were 19.9% and 19.8% for the 
second quarter and first six months of 1996 compared to 20.0% and 20.3% for 
the same periods in 1995. Operating expense increases were experienced in 
both Dairy and Ice as the result of acquisitions made during the past 
eighteen months. Operating expense margins decreased in the second quarter 
and six-month comparison because of increased Dairy net sales due to higher 
milk costs which had little impact on operating expense levels.

OPERATING INCOME.  The Company's operating income increased 9.5% to $9.9 
million in the second quarter of 1996 from $9.0 million in the second quarter 
of 1995 as a result of increased sales levels and improved gross margins 
primarily in the Ice business. For the first six months, 1996 operating 
income was $14.9 million, an increase of 9.5% from 1995 operating income of 
$13.6 million.  The Company's operating income margin increased to 8.5% in 
the second quarter of 1996 from 8.2% in the second quarter of 1995 and 
increased to 6.6% in the first six months of 1996 from 6.3% in the first six 
months of 1995 due primarily to increased influence of the Ice business. 

OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE.  Interest expense declined to $3.9 million in the 
second quarter of 1996 from $5.1 million in the second quarter of  1995 
primarily due to lower debt levels following the Company's initial public 
offering which was completed in April 1996. The Company incurred $1.4 million 
in other non-operating expenses during the second quarter of 1995 related to 
several uncompleted acquisitions and to an uncompleted debt offering.  
Interest expenses declined to $8.5 million during the first six months of 
1996 from $10.4 million during the first six months of 1995.  In addition to 
the reduced debt levels experienced during the second quarter, the reduced 
year-to-date interest expense resulted from a decrease in interest rates.  
The  Company also incurred $8.8 million in non-recurring, merger expenses on 
March 31, 1995 related to the Combination.

EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS.  During the second quarter of 1996, the Company incurred 
$2.2 million in extraordinary costs (net of a $0.9 million tax benefit) as a 
result of the early extinguishment of debt from the net cash proceeds of the 
Companys' initial public offering.  These costs included $1.3 million for the 
write-off of deferred financing costs and $1.8 million in prepayment 
penalties. During the first six months of 1995, the Company incurred $8.5 
million in extraordinary costs (net of $0.7 million tax benefit) to refinance 
the Company's debt in conjunction with the Combination which included the 
write-off of deferred financing costs and certain prepayment penalties.

NET INCOME (LOSS).  The Company reported net income of  $2.3 million in the 
second quarter of both 1995 and 1996.  The 1996 net income was impacted by 
higher income taxes and by a charge of $2.2 million for the extraordinary 
item mentioned above.  The Company reported net income of $2.7 million for 
the first six months of 1996 compared to a loss of $16.0 million for the 
first six months of 1995.  The 1995 loss resulted from the  $10.3 million in 
one-time non-operating charges related to the Combination and uncompleted 
acquisitions and to the $8.5 million extraordinary loss on early 
extinguishment of debt mentioned above.

SEASONALITY

The Company's Ice business is seasonal with peak demand for its products 
occurring during the second and third calendar quarters.  Over the past two 
fiscal years, Ice recorded an average of approximately 69% of its annual net 
sales during these two quarters.  While this percentage for the second and 
third quarters has remained relatively constant over recent years, the timing 
of the hottest summer weather can impact the distribution of sales between 
these two quarters.  

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As of June 30, 1996, the Company had total stockholders' equity of $60.8 
million and total indebtedness of $143.9 million (including long-term debt 
and the current portion of long-term debt).  The Company  is currently in 
compliance with all covenants and financial ratios contained in its debt 
agreements.

CASH FLOW.  Historically, the working capital needs of the Company have been 
met with cash flow from operations along with borrowings under revolving 
credit facilities.  Net cash provided by operating activities was $6.8 
million for the first six months of 1996 as contrasted with net cash provided 
by operations of $8.0 million for the first six months of 1995.  Investing 
activities in the first six months of 1996 included $8.0 million in capital 
expenditures, of which $6.3 million was spent by  Dairy and $1.7 million was 
spent by Ice, and $4.2 million for acquisitions.  

On April 22, 1996, the Company issued 3,795,000 shares of new common stock, 
$.01 par value per share, in the Offering at a price to the public of $14 per 
share. Prior to the Offering, there was no public market for the Company's 
common stock.  The Offering provided net cash proceeds to the Company of 
approximately $49 million.  Of this amount, $5.0 million was used to repay 
amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility, $8.7 million was 
used to repay current maturities under the term loan facility, $17.8 million 
was used to repay long-term maturities under the term loan facility, $15.7 
million was used to repay the Company's 15% subordinated notes and $1.8 
million was used to pay prepayment penalties related to the early 
extinguishment of the 15% subordinated notes.  Following the Offering, the 
Company had 10,108,479 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.

FUTURE CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS.  During the remainder of 1996, the Company 
currently intends to invest approximately $3.7 million, in addition to the 
$8.0 million spent during the first six months in expanding its manufacturing 
facilities and distribution capabilities.  Of these amounts, Dairy currently 
intends to spend approximately a total of $9.5 million in 1996 to expand and 
maintain its manufacturing facilities and for fleet replacement.  Ice 
currently intends to spend a total of $2.2 million in 1996, including $1.7 
for maintenance of existing facilities and $0.5 million to increase 
production capacity. On July 19, 1996, the Company acquired the common stock 
of Garrido y Compania, Inc. ("Garrido").  The total purchase price was 
approximately $35.0 million which was funded by additional borrowings under 
existing senior loan facilities.  On August 7, 1996, the Company issued 
625,000 shares of new common stock, $.01 par value per share, to an 
institutional investor at a price of $16 per share.  The sale of stock 
provided approximately $9.5 million in net cash proceeds which was used to 
retire debt outstanding under the Company's revolving credit facility.

The Company expects that cash flow from operations along with additional 
borrowings under existing and future Credit facilities will be sufficient to 
meet the Company's requirements for the remainder of 1996 and for the 
foreseeable future.  During the remainder of 1996 and in the future, the 
Company intends to pursue additional acquisitions in its existing regional 
markets and to seek strategic acquisition opportunities that are compatible 
with it core businesses.  Management believes that  the Company has the 
ability to secure additional financing to pursue its acquisition and 
consolidation strategy. Pursuant to the strategy, the Company announced on 
July 31, 1996 that it had signed a non-binding letter of intent to purchase 
the assets of Swiss Dairy Corporation of Riverside, California.  It is the 
Company's plan to finance this potential acquisition, if consummated, with 
additional borrowings from its senior lenders by obtaining an amendment to 
its existing credit facilities.

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                                   PART II 
                               OTHER INFORMATION 

Item 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

         To the knowledge of the Company, there are no reportable suits or 
         proceedings pending or threatened against or affecting the Company 
         other than those encountered in the ordinary course of the Company's
         business.

Item 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

         There have been no matters submitted to a vote of the holders of 
         securities of the Company since the Company became subject to the 
         reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as 
         amended.

Item 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

          (a)  Exhibits

               11.  Statement re computation of per share earnings
               27.   Financial Data  Schedule

          (b)  Reports on Form 8-K

               None







                                      12 
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                                  SIGNATURES 

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

                                       SUIZA FOODS CORPORATION


                                             /s/ Tracy  L. Noll               
                                       ---------------------------------------
                                                 Tracy L. Noll                
                                       Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
                                             (Principal Accounting Officer)

Date: August 12, 1996
























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EXHIBIT 11 - STATEMENT RE COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS

<TABLE>
                                              For the three  For the three     For the six    For the six   
                                              Months ended   Months ended      Months ended   Months ended  
                                                 June 30,       June 30,          June 30,       June 30,   
                                                   1995           1996              1995           1996     
                                              -------------  -------------     -------------  ------------- 
                                                    (In thousands, except share and per-share amounts)      
<S>                                           <C>            <C>               <C>            <C>           
Income(loss) before extraordinary items       $      2,332   $      4,553      $     (7,557)  $      4,936  
Extraordinary loss                                       0         (2,215)           (8,462)        (2,215) 
                                              ------------   ------------      ------------   ------------ 
Net income (loss)                             $      2,332   $      2,338      $    (16,019)  $      2,721 
                                              ------------   ------------      ------------   ------------ 
                                              ------------   ------------      ------------   ------------ 

Calculation of primary earnings (loss) per share:                                                          

Weighted average shares outstanding              6,313,000      9,191,006         5,905,000      7,752,243 
Common stock equivalents (options & warrants)       *             730,709            *             703,089 
                                              ------------   ------------      ------------   ------------ 
Total weighted average shares outstanding        6,313,000      9,921,715         5,905,000      8,455,332 
                                              ------------   ------------      ------------   ------------ 
                                              ------------   ------------      ------------   ------------ 

Income (loss) before extraordinary items      $       0.37   $       0.46      $      (1.28)  $       0.58 
Extraordinary  loss                                   0.00          (0.22)            (1.43)         (0.26)
                                              ------------   ------------      ------------   ------------ 
Net income (loss)                             $       0.37   $       0.24      $      (2.71)  $       0.32 
                                              ------------   ------------      ------------   ------------ 
                                              ------------   ------------      ------------   ------------ 

Calculation of fully diluted  earnings (loss) per share:

Weighted average shares outstanding              6,313,000      9,191,006         5,905,000      7,752,243 
Common stock equivalents (options & warrants)       *             776,503            *             776,503 
                                              ------------   ------------      ------------   ------------ 
Total weighted average shares outstanding        6,313,000      9,967,509         5,905,000      8,528,746 
                                              ------------   ------------      ------------   ------------ 
                                              ------------   ------------      ------------   ------------ 

Income (loss) before extraordinary items      $       0.37   $       0.46      $      (1.28)  $       0.58 
Extraordinary  loss                                   0.00          (0.22)            (1.43)         (0.26)
                                              ------------   ------------      ------------   ------------ 
Net income (loss)                             $       0.37   $       0.23      $      (2.71)  $       0.32 
                                              ------------   ------------      ------------   ------------ 
                                              ------------   ------------      ------------   ------------ 
</TABLE>
* Excluded as such amounts are anti-dilutive


<TABLE> <S> <C>

<PAGE>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM CONDENSED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   3-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1996
<PERIOD-START>                             APR-01-1996
<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1996
<CASH>                                           1,179
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                   33,670
<ALLOWANCES>                                         0
<INVENTORY>                                     12,245
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                                50,325
<PP&E>                                          95,955
<DEPRECIATION>                                       0
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                 237,973
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                           40,577
<BONDS>                                        134,334
                                0
                                          0
<COMMON>                                           101
<OTHER-SE>                                      60,688
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                   237,973
<SALES>                                        116,272
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                               116,272
<CGS>                                           83,302
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                   23,087
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                 (172)
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                               3,872
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                  6,183
<INCOME-TAX>                                     1,630
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                              4,553
<DISCONTINUED>                                       0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                (2,215)
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                     2,338
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                      .24
<EPS-DILUTED>                                      .23
        

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