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 July 3, 2022January 1, 2023
☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number 0-7647
HAWKINS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
Minnesota 41-0771293
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
2381 Rosegate, Roseville, Minnesota55113
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
(612) 331-6910
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareHWKNNasdaq Stock Market LLC
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.    Yes  ☒    No  ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).   Yes   ☒    No  ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer☒Accelerated filer☐
Non-accelerated filer☐Smaller reporting company☐
Emerging growth company☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   
Yes  ☐    No  ☒
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
 
CLASS Shares Outstanding at July 29, 2022January 27, 2023
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share 21,006,88321,052,277



HAWKINS, INC.
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
HAWKINS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except share data)
July 3,
2022		April 3,
2022		January 1,
2023		April 3,
2022
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:CURRENT ASSETS:CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$5,995 $3,496 Cash and cash equivalents$6,146 $3,496 
Trade accounts receivables, netTrade accounts receivables, net138,775 122,826 Trade accounts receivables, net125,471 122,826 
InventoriesInventories104,988 94,985 Inventories101,581 94,985 
Prepaid expenses and other current assetsPrepaid expenses and other current assets3,864 6,431 Prepaid expenses and other current assets7,050 6,431 
Total current assetsTotal current assets253,622 227,738 Total current assets240,248 227,738 
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT:PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT:313,186 304,055 PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT:333,781 304,055 
Less accumulated depreciationLess accumulated depreciation146,739 142,209 Less accumulated depreciation155,406 142,209 
Net property, plant, and equipmentNet property, plant, and equipment166,447 161,846 Net property, plant, and equipment178,375 161,846 
OTHER ASSETS:OTHER ASSETS:OTHER ASSETS:
Right-of-use assetsRight-of-use assets9,976 10,606 Right-of-use assets10,551 10,606 
GoodwillGoodwill77,401 77,401 Goodwill77,401 77,401 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortizationIntangible assets, net of accumulated amortization78,435 80,193 Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization74,946 80,193 
Deferred compensation plan assetDeferred compensation plan asset7,285 6,783 Deferred compensation plan asset6,987 6,783 
OtherOther3,238 2,761 Other5,496 2,761 
Total other assetsTotal other assets176,335 177,744 Total other assets175,381 177,744 
Total assetsTotal assets$596,404 $567,328 Total assets$594,004 $567,328 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:CURRENT LIABILITIES:CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable — tradeAccounts payable — trade$56,376 $66,693 Accounts payable — trade$50,573 $66,693 
Accrued payroll and employee benefitsAccrued payroll and employee benefits9,658 19,034 Accrued payroll and employee benefits16,320 19,034 
Income tax payableIncome tax payable6,684 39 Income tax payable1,801 39 
Current portion of long-term debtCurrent portion of long-term debt9,913 9,913 Current portion of long-term debt9,913 9,913 
Short-term lease liabilityShort-term lease liability1,456 1,657 Short-term lease liability1,689 1,657 
Container deposits1,557 1,558 
Other current liabilitiesOther current liabilities2,519 2,572 Other current liabilities4,584 4,130 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities88,163 101,466 Total current liabilities84,880 101,466 
LONG-TERM DEBT, LESS CURRENT PORTIONLONG-TERM DEBT, LESS CURRENT PORTION149,166 115,644 LONG-TERM DEBT, LESS CURRENT PORTION120,710 115,644 
LONG-TERM LEASE LIABILITYLONG-TERM LEASE LIABILITY8,665 9,143 LONG-TERM LEASE LIABILITY9,082 9,143 
PENSION WITHDRAWAL LIABILITYPENSION WITHDRAWAL LIABILITY4,186 4,276 PENSION WITHDRAWAL LIABILITY4,004 4,276 
DEFERRED INCOME TAXESDEFERRED INCOME TAXES23,594 23,422 DEFERRED INCOME TAXES24,297 23,422 
DEFERRED COMPENSATION LIABILITYDEFERRED COMPENSATION LIABILITY8,082 8,402 DEFERRED COMPENSATION LIABILITY8,384 8,402 
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIESOTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES1,271 2,374 OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES1,487 2,374 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities283,127 264,727 Total liabilities252,844 264,727 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIESCOMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES00COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock; authorized: 60,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value; 20,807,338 and 20,889,777 shares issued and outstanding as of July 3, 2022 and April 3, 2022, respectively208 209 
Common stock; authorized: 60,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value; 20,850,454 and 20,889,777 shares issued and outstanding as of January 1, 2023 and April 3, 2022, respectivelyCommon stock; authorized: 60,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value; 20,850,454 and 20,889,777 shares issued and outstanding as of January 1, 2023 and April 3, 2022, respectively209 209 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital40,192 46,717 Additional paid-in capital43,388 46,717 
Retained earningsRetained earnings271,121 254,384 Retained earnings293,969 254,384 
Accumulated other comprehensive incomeAccumulated other comprehensive income1,756 1,291 Accumulated other comprehensive income3,594 1,291 
Total shareholders’ equityTotal shareholders’ equity313,277 302,601 Total shareholders’ equity341,160 302,601 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equityTotal liabilities and shareholders’ equity$596,404 $567,328 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$594,004 $567,328 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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HAWKINS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except share and per-share data)
 
Three Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
July 3,
2022		June 27,
2021		 January 1,
2023		December 26,
2021		January 1,
2023		December 26,
2021
SalesSales$246,543 $181,241 Sales$219,218 $187,050 $706,953 $551,568 
Cost of salesCost of sales(199,794)(142,267)Cost of sales(182,947)(153,110)(577,559)(441,367)
Gross profitGross profit46,749 38,974 Gross profit36,271 33,940 129,394 110,201 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses(18,885)(16,856)Selling, general and administrative expenses(21,004)(19,681)(59,727)(54,216)
Operating incomeOperating income27,864 22,118 Operating income15,267 14,259 69,667 55,985 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net(929)(349)Interest expense, net(1,546)(317)(3,858)(995)
Other (expense) income(763)232 
Other income (expense)Other income (expense)465 132 (744)548 
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes26,172 22,001 Income before income taxes14,186 14,074 65,065 55,538 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense(6,477)(5,373)Income tax expense(3,453)(3,870)(16,637)(14,573)
Net incomeNet income$19,695 $16,628 Net income$10,733 $10,204 $48,428 $40,965 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basicWeighted average number of shares outstanding - basic20,908,823 21,034,302 Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic20,818,347 20,885,232 20,847,285 20,968,692 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - dilutedWeighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted21,033,549 21,178,320 Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted20,974,264 21,054,603 21,004,849 21,142,515 
Basic earnings per shareBasic earnings per share$0.94 $0.79 Basic earnings per share$0.52 $0.49 $2.32 $1.95 
Diluted earnings per shareDiluted earnings per share$0.94 $0.79 Diluted earnings per share$0.51 $0.48 $2.31 $1.94 
Cash dividends declared per common shareCash dividends declared per common share$0.1400 $0.1225 Cash dividends declared per common share$0.1400 $0.1300 $0.4200 $0.3825 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HAWKINS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
 
Three Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
July 3,
2022		June 27,
2021		 January 1,
2023		December 26,
2021		January 1,
2023		December 26,
2021
Net incomeNet income$19,695 $16,628 Net income$10,733 $10,204 $48,428 $40,965 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:Other comprehensive income, net of tax:Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap465 — 
Unrealized (loss) gain on interest rate swapUnrealized (loss) gain on interest rate swap(139)— 2,303 — 
Total comprehensive incomeTotal comprehensive income$20,160 $16,628 Total comprehensive income$10,594 $10,204 $50,731 $40,965 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HAWKINS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except share data)
Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital		Retained
Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total
Shareholders’
Equity		 Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital		Retained
Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total
Shareholders’
Equity
SharesAmountSharesAmount
BALANCE — April 3, 2022BALANCE — April 3, 202220,889,777 $209 $46,717 $254,384 $1,291 $302,601 BALANCE — April 3, 202220,889,777 $209 $46,717 $254,384 $1,291 $302,601 
Cash dividends declared and paid ($0.14 per share)Cash dividends declared and paid ($0.14 per share)— — — (2,958)— (2,958)Cash dividends declared and paid ($0.14 per share)— — — (2,958)— (2,958)
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense— — 595 — — 595 Share-based compensation expense— — 595 — — 595 
Vesting of restricted stockVesting of restricted stock102,860 1 (1)— — — Vesting of restricted stock102,860 1 (1)— — — 
Shares surrendered for payroll taxesShares surrendered for payroll taxes(36,410)— (1,550)— — (1,550)Shares surrendered for payroll taxes(36,410)— (1,550)— — (1,550)
ESPP shares issuedESPP shares issued32,768 — 986 — — 986 ESPP shares issued32,768 — 986 — — 986 
Shares repurchasedShares repurchased(181,657)(2)(6,555)— — (6,557)Shares repurchased(181,657)(2)(6,555)— — (6,557)
Other comprehensive income, net of taxOther comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — 465 465 Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — 465 465 
Net incomeNet income— — — 19,695 — 19,695 Net income— — — 19,695 — 19,695 
BALANCE — July 3, 2022BALANCE — July 3, 202220,807,338 $208 $40,192 $271,121 $1,756 $313,277 BALANCE — July 3, 202220,807,338 $208 $40,192 $271,121 $1,756 $313,277 
Cash dividends declared and paid ($0.14 per share)Cash dividends declared and paid ($0.14 per share)— — — (2,942)— (2,942)
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense— — 1,085 — — 1,085 
Vesting of restricted stockVesting of restricted stock10,287 — — — — — 
ESPP shares issuedESPP shares issued— — 17 — — 17 
Other comprehensive income, net of taxOther comprehensive income, net of tax— — — —1,977 1,977 
Net incomeNet income— — — 18,000 — 18,000 
BALANCE — October 2, 2022BALANCE — October 2, 202220,817,625 $208 $41,294 $286,179 $3,733 $331,414 
Cash dividends declared and paid ($0.14 per share)Cash dividends declared and paid ($0.14 per share)— — — (2,943)— (2,943)
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense— — 1,084 — — 1,084 
ESPP shares issuedESPP shares issued32,829 1 1,010 — — 1,011 
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxOther comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — — (139)(139)
Net incomeNet income— — — 10,733 — 10,733 
BALANCE — January 1, 2023BALANCE — January 1, 202320,850,454 $209 $43,388 $293,969 $3,594 $341,160 
Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital		Retained
Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total
Shareholders’
Equity		 Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital		Retained
Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total
Shareholders’
Equity
SharesAmountSharesAmount
BALANCE — March 28, 2021BALANCE — March 28, 202120,969,746 $210 $51,138 $213,898 $— $265,246 BALANCE — March 28, 202120,969,746 $210 $51,138 $213,898 $— $265,246 
Cash dividends declared and paid ($0.1225 per share)Cash dividends declared and paid ($0.1225 per share)— — — (2,600)— (2,600)Cash dividends declared and paid ($0.1225 per share)— — — (2,600)— (2,600)
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense— — 799 — — 799 Share-based compensation expense— — 799 — — 799 
Vesting of restricted stockVesting of restricted stock123,002 1 (1)— — — Vesting of restricted stock123,002 1 (1)— — — 
Shares surrendered for payroll taxesShares surrendered for payroll taxes(45,390)— (1,467)— — (1,467)Shares surrendered for payroll taxes(45,390)— (1,467)— — (1,467)
Shares repurchasedShares repurchased(100,954)(1)(3,400)— — (3,401)Shares repurchased(100,954)(1)(3,400)— — (3,401)
Net incomeNet income— — — 16,628 — 16,628 Net income— — — 16,628 — 16,628 
BALANCE — June 27, 2021BALANCE — June 27, 202120,946,404 $210 $47,069 $227,926 $— $275,205 BALANCE — June 27, 202120,946,404 $210 $47,069 $227,926 $— $275,205 
Cash dividends declared and paid ($0.13 per share)Cash dividends declared and paid ($0.13 per share)— — — (2,756)— (2,756)
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense— — 862 — — 862 
Vesting of restricted stockVesting of restricted stock11,228 — — — — — 
ESPP shares issuedESPP shares issued40,300 — 889 — — 889 
Shares repurchasedShares repurchased(109,009)(1)(4,019)— — (4,020)
Net incomeNet income— — — 14,133 — 14,133 
BALANCE — September 26, 2021BALANCE — September 26, 202120,888,923 $209 $44,801 $239,303 $— $284,313 
Cash dividends declared and paid ($0.13 per share)Cash dividends declared and paid ($0.13 per share)— — — (2,745)— (2,745)
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense— — 1,046 — — 1,046 
Shares repurchasedShares repurchased(30,538)— (1,124)— — (1,124)
Net incomeNet income— — — 10,204 $— 10,204 
BALANCE — December 26, 2021BALANCE — December 26, 202120,858,385 $209 $44,723 $246,762 $— $291,694 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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HAWKINS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
 
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
July 3,
2022		June 27,
2021		 January 1,
2023		December 26,
2021
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net incomeNet income$19,695 $16,628 Net income$48,428 $40,965 
Reconciliation to cash flows:Reconciliation to cash flows:Reconciliation to cash flows:
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization6,558 5,935 Depreciation and amortization20,373 17,859 
Operating leasesOperating leases476 481 Operating leases1,442 1,416 
Loss (Gain) on deferred compensation assetsLoss (Gain) on deferred compensation assets763 (232)Loss (Gain) on deferred compensation assets744 (548)
Stock compensation expenseStock compensation expense595 799 Stock compensation expense2,764 2,707 
OtherOther273 67 Other225 379 
Changes in operating accounts providing (using) cash:Changes in operating accounts providing (using) cash:Changes in operating accounts providing (using) cash:
Trade receivablesTrade receivables(15,857)(316)Trade receivables(2,336)(10,847)
InventoriesInventories(10,003)(4,079)Inventories(6,596)(12,311)
Accounts payableAccounts payable(8,442)868 Accounts payable(16,231)6,094 
Accrued liabilitiesAccrued liabilities(11,043)(10,159)Accrued liabilities(3,652)(1,589)
Lease liabilitiesLease liabilities(521)(572)Lease liabilities(1,453)(1,431)
Income taxesIncome taxes6,645 5,393 Income taxes1,762 (635)
OtherOther1,466 8 Other(929)(3,350)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(9,395)14,821 
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities44,541 38,709 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipmentPurchases of property, plant, and equipment(11,640)(2,155)Purchases of property, plant, and equipment(32,307)(15,700)
AcquisitionsAcquisitions— (2,575)
OtherOther113 26 Other352 230 
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(11,527)(2,129)Net cash used in investing activities(31,955)(18,045)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Cash dividends declared and paidCash dividends declared and paid(2,958)(2,600)Cash dividends declared and paid(8,843)(8,101)
New shares issuedNew shares issued986 — New shares issued2,014 889 
Payroll taxes paid in exchange for shares withheldPayroll taxes paid in exchange for shares withheld(1,550)(1,467)Payroll taxes paid in exchange for shares withheld(1,550)(1,467)
Shares repurchasedShares repurchased(6,557)(3,401)Shares repurchased(6,557)(8,545)
Payments on revolving loanPayments on revolving loan(6,500)(3,000)Payments on revolving loan(40,000)(15,000)
Proceeds from revolving loan borrowingsProceeds from revolving loan borrowings40,000 — Proceeds from revolving loan borrowings45,000 32,000 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities23,421 (10,468)
Net cash used in financing activitiesNet cash used in financing activities(9,936)(224)
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTSNET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS2,499 2,224 NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS2,650 20,440 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIODCASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD3,496 2,998 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD3,496 2,998 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIODCASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD$5,995 $5,222 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD$6,146 $23,438 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATIONSUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATIONSUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for income taxesCash paid for income taxes$14,847 $15,208 
Cash paid for interestCash paid for interest$721 $292 Cash paid for interest$3,345 $746 
Noncash investing activities - capital expenditures in accounts payableNoncash investing activities - capital expenditures in accounts payable$1,858 $497 Noncash investing activities - capital expenditures in accounts payable$3,844 $1,018 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HAWKINS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and, accordingly, do not include all information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 3, 2022, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly our financial position and the results of our operations and cash flows for the periods presented. All adjustments made to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements were of a normal recurring nature. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The results of operations for the threenine months ended July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.
References to fiscal 2022 refer to the fiscal year ended April 3, 2022 and references to fiscal 2023 refer to the fiscal year ending April 2, 2023.
Use of Estimates. The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, particularly receivables, inventories, property, plant and equipment, right-of-use assets, goodwill, intangibles, accrued expenses, short-term and long-term lease liability, income taxes and related accounts and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Accounting Policies. The accounting policies we follow are set forth in Note 1 – Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 3, 2022, previously filed with the SEC. There has been no significant change in our accounting policies since the end of fiscal 2022.
 
Note 2 — Acquisitions
Acquisition of NAPCO Chemical Company, Inc.: In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, we acquired substantially all the assets of NAPCO Chemical Company, Inc. ("NAPCO"), for $19.0 million, under the terms of an asset purchase agreement with NAPCO and certain other parties thereto, to further the geographic reach of our Water Treatment segment. We paid $18.5 million at closing for the acquisition, and an additional $0.5 million for a working capital adjustment. NAPCO manufactured and distributed water treatment chemicals from three locations in Texas. The results of operations since the acquisition date, and the assets, including the goodwill associated with this acquisition, are included in our Water Treatment segment. Costs associated with this transaction were not material and were expensed as incurred.
Acquisition of Water and Waste Specialties, Inc.: In the third quarter of fiscal 2022, we acquired substantially all the assets of Water and Waste Specialties, Inc., for $1.4 million, under the terms of a purchase agreement with Water and Waste Specialties and its shareholders. We paid $1.4 million at closing for the acquisition. Water and Waste Specialties was a water treatment chemical distribution company operating primarily in Alabama. The results of operations since the acquisition date, and the assets, including the goodwill associated with this acquisition, are included in our Water Treatment segment. Costs associated with this transaction were not material and were expensed as incurred.
Acquisition of Southeast Water Systems LLC: In the second quarter of fiscal 2022, we acquired substantially all the assets of Southeast Water Systems LLC, under the terms of an asset purchase agreement with Southeast Water Systems and its shareholders. We paid $1.2 million at closing for the acquisition and may pay up to an additional $1.0 million over the next three years based on achieving certain goals. Southeast Water Systems supplied and installed water treatment chemical equipment to its customers located primarily in Alabama, southern Georgia and the Florida panhandle. The results of operations since the acquisition date, and the assets, including the goodwill associated with this acquisition, are included in our Water Treatment segment. Costs associated with this transaction were not material and were expensed as incurred.


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Note 3 - Revenue
Our revenue arrangements generally consist of a single performance obligation to transfer promised goods or services. We disaggregate revenues from contracts with customers by operating segments as well as types of products sold. Reporting by operating segment is pertinent to understanding our revenues, as it aligns to how we review the financial performance of our operations. Types of products sold within each operating segment help us to further evaluate the financial performance of our segments. The following tables disaggregate external customer net sales by major revenue stream for the three and nine months ended July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 and June 27,December 26, 2021:
Three months ended July 3, 2022Three months ended January 1, 2023
(In thousands)(In thousands)IndustrialWater
Treatment		Health and
Nutrition		Total(In thousands)IndustrialWater
Treatment		Health and
Nutrition		Total
Manufactured, blended or repackaged products (1)
Manufactured, blended or repackaged products (1)
$101,612 $70,357 $11,961 $183,930 
Manufactured, blended or repackaged products (1)
$91,658 $60,583 $11,935 $164,176 
Distributed specialty products (2)
Distributed specialty products (2)
— — 31,089 31,089 
Distributed specialty products (2)
— — 23,833 23,833 
Bulk products (3)
Bulk products (3)
20,455 6,790 — 27,245 
Bulk products (3)
20,364 6,649 — 27,013 
OtherOther2,643 1,343 293 4,279 Other2,414 1,317 465 4,196 
Total external customer salesTotal external customer sales$124,710 $78,490 $43,343 $246,543 Total external customer sales$114,436 $68,549 $36,233 $219,218 
Three months ended June 27, 2021Three months ended December 26, 2021
(In thousands)(In thousands)IndustrialWater
Treatment		Health and
Nutrition		Total(In thousands)IndustrialWater
Treatment		Health and
Nutrition		Total
Manufactured, blended or repackaged products (1)
Manufactured, blended or repackaged products (1)
$72,566 $51,228 $8,051 $131,845 
Manufactured, blended or repackaged products (1)
$82,905 $44,241 $7,750 $134,896 
Distributed specialty products (2)
Distributed specialty products (2)
— — 30,942 30,942 
Distributed specialty products (2)
— — 29,082 29,082 
Bulk products (3)
Bulk products (3)
11,843 4,553 — 16,396 
Bulk products (3)
15,659 4,689 — 20,348 
OtherOther1,441 457 160 2,058 Other1,990 826 (92)2,724 
Total external customer salesTotal external customer sales$85,850 $56,238 $39,153 $181,241 Total external customer sales$100,554 $49,756 $36,740 $187,050 
Nine months ended January 1, 2023
(In thousands)(In thousands)IndustrialWater
Treatment		Health and
Nutrition		Total
Manufactured, blended or repackaged products (1)
Manufactured, blended or repackaged products (1)
$286,818 $208,112 $35,632 $530,562 
Distributed specialty products (2)
Distributed specialty products (2)
— — 83,599 83,599 
Bulk products (3)
Bulk products (3)
58,951 21,159 — 80,110 
OtherOther7,316 4,256 1,110 12,682 
Total external customer salesTotal external customer sales$353,085 $233,527 $120,341 $706,953 
Nine months ended December 26, 2021
(In thousands)(In thousands)IndustrialWater
Treatment		Health and
Nutrition		Total
Manufactured, blended or repackaged products (1)
Manufactured, blended or repackaged products (1)
$223,621 $151,842 $23,684 $399,147 
Distributed specialty products (2)
Distributed specialty products (2)
— — 90,086 90,086 
Bulk products (3)
Bulk products (3)
41,165 14,484 — 55,649 
OtherOther4,786 1,779 121 6,686 
Total external customer salesTotal external customer sales$269,572 $168,105 $113,891 $551,568 

(1)For our Industrial and Water Treatment segments, this line includes our non-bulk specialty products that we either manufacture, blend, repackage, resell in their original form, or direct ship to our customers in smaller quantities, and services we provide for our customers. For our Health and Nutrition segment, this line includes products manufactured, processed or repackaged in our facility and/or with our equipment.
(2)This line includes non-manufactured distributed specialty products in our Health and Nutrition segment, which may be sold out of one of our facilities or direct shipped to our customers.
(3)This line includes bulk products in our Industrial and Water Treatment segments that we do not modify in any way, but receive, store, and ship from our facilities, or direct ship to our customers in large quantities.

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Note 4 – Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS includes the dilutive impact of incremental shares assumed to be issued as performance units and restricted stock.
Basic and diluted EPS were calculated using the following:
Three Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
July 03, 2022June 27, 2021January 01, 2023December 26, 2021January 01, 2023December 26, 2021
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basicWeighted-average common shares outstanding—basic20,908,823 21,034,302 Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic20,818,347 20,885,232 20,847,285 20,968,692 
Dilutive impact of performance units and restricted stockDilutive impact of performance units and restricted stock124,726 144,018 Dilutive impact of performance units and restricted stock155,917 169,371 157,564 173,823 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—dilutedWeighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted21,033,549 21,178,320 Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted20,974,264 21,054,603 21,004,849 21,142,515 
For each of the periods presented, there were no shares excluded from the calculation of weighted-average common shares for diluted EPS.

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Note 5 – Fair Value Measurements
Our financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value at the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). The carrying value of cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. Because of the variable-rate nature of our debt under our credit facility, our debt also approximates fair value.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis.  The fair value hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. In instances where inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular item to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, including the consideration of inputs specific to the asset or liability.
 
Our financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis are an interest rate swap and assets held in a deferred compensation retirement plan. Both of these assets are classified as other long-term assets on our balance sheet, with the portion of the deferred compensation retirement plan assets expected to be paid within twelve months classified as current assets. The fair value of the interest rate swap is determined by the respective counterparties based on interest rate changes. Interest rate swaps are valued based on observable interest rate yield curves for similar instruments. The deferred compensation plan assets relate to contributions made to a non-qualified compensation plan on behalf of certain employees who are classified as “highly compensated employees” as determined by IRS guidelines. The assets are part of a rabbi trust and the funds are held in mutual funds. The fair value of the deferred compensation is based on the quoted market prices for the mutual funds at the end of the period.
The following tables summarize the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 and April 3, 2022.

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(In thousands)(In thousands)July 3, 2022April 3, 2022(In thousands)January 1, 2023April 3, 2022
AssetsAssetsAssets
Deferred compensation plan assetsDeferred compensation plan assetsLevel 1$7,632 $7,038 Deferred compensation plan assetsLevel 1$7,551 $7,038 
Interest rate swapInterest rate swapLevel 2$2,406 $1,769 Interest rate swapLevel 2$4,924 $1,769 
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Note 6 – Inventories
Inventories at July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 and April 3, 2022 consisted of the following:
July 3,
2022		April 3,
2022		January 1,
2023		April 3,
2022
(In thousands)(In thousands)(In thousands)
Inventory (FIFO basis)Inventory (FIFO basis)$130,107 $116,325 Inventory (FIFO basis)$135,618 $116,325 
LIFO reserveLIFO reserve(25,119)(21,340)LIFO reserve(34,037)(21,340)
Net inventoryNet inventory$104,988 $94,985 Net inventory$101,581 $94,985 
The first in, first out (“FIFO”) value of inventories accounted for under the last in, first out (“LIFO”) method was $93.9$104.7 million at July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 and $83.7 million at April 3, 2022. The remainder of the inventory was valued and accounted for under the FIFO method.
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Note 7 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The carrying amount of goodwill was $77.4 million as of July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 and April 3, 2022, of which $44.9 million was related to our Health and Nutrition segment, $26.0 million was related to our Water Treatment segment, and $6.5 million was related to our Industrial segment.
A summary of our intangible assets as of July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 and April 3, 2022 is as follows:
July 3, 2022April 3, 2022 January 1, 2023April 3, 2022
(In thousands)(In thousands)Gross
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization		NetGross 
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization		Net(In thousands)Gross
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization		NetGross 
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization		Net
Finite-life intangible assetsFinite-life intangible assetsFinite-life intangible assets
Customer relationshipsCustomer relationships$109,644 $(33,976)$75,668 $109,644 $(32,399)$77,245 Customer relationships$109,644 $(37,128)$72,516 $109,644 $(32,399)$77,245 
Trademarks and trade namesTrademarks and trade names6,370 (4,886)1,484 6,370 (4,746)1,624 Trademarks and trade names6,370 (5,167)1,203 6,370 (4,746)1,624 
Other finite-life intangible assetsOther finite-life intangible assets3,904 (3,848)56 3,904 (3,807)97 Other finite-life intangible assets3,904 (3,904)— 3,904 (3,807)97 
Total finite-life intangible assetsTotal finite-life intangible assets119,918 (42,710)77,208 119,918 (40,952)78,966 Total finite-life intangible assets119,918 (46,199)73,719 119,918 (40,952)78,966 
Indefinite-life intangible assetsIndefinite-life intangible assets1,227 — 1,227 1,227 — 1,227 Indefinite-life intangible assets1,227 — 1,227 1,227 — 1,227 
Total intangible assetsTotal intangible assets$121,145 $(42,710)$78,435 $121,145 $(40,952)$80,193 Total intangible assets$121,145 $(46,199)$74,946 $121,145 $(40,952)$80,193 

Note 8 – Debt
Debt at July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 and April 3, 2022 consisted of the following:
July 3,
2022		April 3,
2022		January 1,
2023		April 3,
2022
January 1,
2023		April 3,
2022
(In thousands)(In thousands)(In thousands)
Senior secured revolving loanSenior secured revolving loan$159,500 $126,000 Senior secured revolving loan$131,000 $126,000 
Less: unamortized debt issuance costsLess: unamortized debt issuance costs(421)(443)Less: unamortized debt issuance costs(377)(443)
Total debt, net of debt issuance costsTotal debt, net of debt issuance costs159,079 125,557 Total debt, net of debt issuance costs130,623 125,557 
Less: current portion of long-term debtLess: current portion of long-term debt(9,913)(9,913)Less: current portion of long-term debt(9,913)(9,913)
Total long-term debtTotal long-term debt$149,166 $115,644 Total long-term debt$120,710 $115,644 
We were in compliance with all covenants of our credit agreement as of July 3, 2022.January 1, 2023.

Note 9 – Income Taxes
We are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of multiple state jurisdictions. The tax years prior to our fiscal year ended March 31, 2019 are closed to examination by the Internal Revenue Service, and with few exceptions, state and local income tax jurisdictions. Our effective income tax rate was 25%26% for both the current quarter, compared to 24% for the threenine months ended June 27,January 1, 2023 and the nine months ended December 26, 2021. The effective tax rate is impacted by projected levels of annual taxable income, permanent items, and state taxes.

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Note 10 – Leases
Lease Obligations. As of July 3, 2022,January 1, 2023, we were obligated under operating lease agreements for certain manufacturing facilities, warehouse space, the land on which some of our facilities sit, vehicles and information technology equipment. Our leases have remaining original lease terms of 1 year to 22 years, some of which include options to extend the lease for up to 10 years.
As of July 3, 2022,January 1, 2023, our operating lease components with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year were classified on the condensed consolidated balance sheet within right of use assets, short-term lease liability and long-term lease liability.
Expense for leases less than 12 months was not material for the three and nine months ended July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 and June 27,December 26, 2021. Total lease expense was $0.8 million for the three months ended January 1, 2023 and $0.7 million for the three months ended July 3, 2022December 26, 2021, and June 27,was $2.4 million for the nine months ended January 1, 2023 and $2.1 million for the nine months ended December 26, 2021.

Other information related to our operating leases was as follows:
July 3, 2022April 3, 2022January 1, 2023April 3, 2022
Lease Term and Discount RateLease Term and Discount RateLease Term and Discount Rate
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)Weighted average remaining lease term (years)8.938.91Weighted average remaining lease term (years)8.028.91
Weighted average discount rateWeighted average discount rate2.5 %2.6 %Weighted average discount rate2.8 %2.6 %

Maturities of lease liabilities as of July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 were as follows:
(In thousands)Operating Leases
Remaining fiscal 2023$1,250475 
Fiscal 20241,3931,850 
Fiscal 20251,3301,742 
Fiscal 20261,2681,598 
Fiscal 20271,2391,340 
Thereafter5,0245,145 
Total$11,50412,150 
Less: Interest(1,383)(1,379)
Present value of lease liabilities$10,12110,771 
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Note 11 – Share-Based Compensation
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units. Our Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved a performance-based equity compensation arrangement for our executive officers during the first quarters of each of fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022. These performance-based arrangements provide for the grant of performance-based restricted stock units that represent a possible future issuance of restricted shares of our common stock based on a pre-tax income target for the applicable fiscal year. The actual number of restricted shares to be issued to each executive officer is determined when our final financial information becomes available after the applicable fiscal year and will be between zero shares and 76,863 shares in the aggregate for fiscal 2023. The restricted shares issued, if any, will fully vest approximately two years after the last day of the fiscal year on which the performance is based. We are recording the compensation expense for the outstanding performance share units and the converted restricted stock over the life of the awards.

The following table represents the restricted stock activity for the threenine months ended July 3, 2022:January 1, 2023:
SharesWeighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Unvested at beginning of period214,478 $25.48 
Granted88,524 38.31 
Vested(102,860)18.69 
Forfeited or expired(10,884)34.68 
Unvested at end of period189,258 $34.64 
We recorded compensation expense for both the three months ended January 1, 2023 and December 26, 2021 related to performance share units and restricted stock of $0.4 million$0.8 million. We recorded compensation expense for both the threenine months ended July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 and $0.6 million for the three months ended June 27, 2021.December 26, 2021 related to performance share units and restricted stock of $2.0 million. Substantially all of the compensation expense was recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income.
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Restricted Stock Awards. As part of their retainer, our non-employee directors receive restricted stock for their Board services. The restricted stock awards are generally expensed over a one-year vesting period, based on the market value on the date of grant. As of July 3, 2022,January 1, 2023, there were 10,28712,565 shares of restricted stock with an average grant date fair value of $32.80$38.98 outstanding under this program. Compensation expense for both the three and nine months ended July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 related to restricted stock awards to the Board was $0.1 million and June 27,$0.3 million, respectively. Compensation expense for the three and nine months ended December 26, 2021 related to restricted stock awards to the Board was $0.1 million.million and $0.2 million, respectively.
Note 12 – Share Repurchase Program
As of July 3,On August 4, 2022, our Board hadincreased the number of shares authorized the repurchase of up to be purchased from 1.6 million to 2.6 million shares of our outstanding common stock for cash on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions subject to applicable securities laws and regulations. Upon purchase of the shares, we reduce our common stock for the par value of the shares with the excess applied against additional paid-in capital. During the three months ended July 3, 2022,January 1, 2023, no shares were repurchased, and during the nine months ended January 1, 2023, we repurchased 181,657 shares at an aggregate purchase price of $6.6 million. During the three months ended June 27,December 26, 2021, we repurchased 100,95430,538 shares at an aggregate purchase price of $3.4$1.1 million, and during the nine months ended December 26, 2021, we repurchased 240,501 shares at an aggregate purchase price of $8.5 million. As of July 3, 2022, 129,348January 1, 2023, 1,129,348 shares remained available to be repurchased under the share repurchase program.

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On August 4, 2022, our Board increased the number of shares authorized to be repurchased to 2.6 million. Accordingly, as of August 4, 2022, 1,129,348 shares remain available to be repurchased under the share repurchase program.

Note 13 – Segment Information
We have 3three reportable segments: Industrial, Water Treatment, and Health and Nutrition. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 3, 2022.
We evaluate performance based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes not including nonrecurring gains and losses. Reportable segments are defined primarily by product and type of customer. Segments are responsible for the sales, marketing and development of their products and services. We allocate certain corporate expenses to our operating segments. There are no intersegment sales and no operating segments have been aggregated. No single customer’s revenues amounted to 10% or more of our total revenue. Sales are primarily within the United States and all assets are located within the United States.
 
(In thousands)(In thousands)IndustrialWater
Treatment		Health and NutritionTotal(In thousands)IndustrialWater
Treatment		Health and NutritionTotal
Three months ended July 3, 2022:
Three months ended January 1, 2023:Three months ended January 1, 2023:
SalesSales$124,710 $78,490 $43,343 $246,543 Sales$114,436 $68,549 $36,233 $219,218 
Gross profitGross profit20,009 18,953 7,787 46,749 Gross profit15,994 13,268 7,009 36,271 
Selling, general, and administrative expensesSelling, general, and administrative expenses6,385 8,701 3,799 18,885 Selling, general, and administrative expenses7,978 9,003 4,023 21,004 
Operating incomeOperating income13,624 10,252 3,988 27,864 Operating income8,016 4,265 2,986 15,267 
Three months ended June 27, 2021:
Three months ended December 26, 2021:Three months ended December 26, 2021:
SalesSales$85,850 $56,238 $39,153 $181,241 Sales$100,554 $49,756 $36,740 $187,050 
Gross profitGross profit14,254 16,234 8,486 38,974 Gross profit15,303 11,103 7,534 33,940 
Selling, general, and administrative expensesSelling, general, and administrative expenses6,241 7,062 3,553 16,856 Selling, general, and administrative expenses7,367 8,254 4,060 19,681 
Operating incomeOperating income8,013 9,172 4,933 22,118 Operating income7,936 2,849 3,474 14,259 
Nine months ended January 1, 2023:Nine months ended January 1, 2023:
SalesSales$353,085 $233,527 $120,341 $706,953 
Gross profitGross profit53,716 52,725 22,953 129,394 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses21,254 26,786 11,687 59,727 
Operating incomeOperating income32,462 25,939 11,266 69,667 
Nine months ended December 26, 2021:Nine months ended December 26, 2021:
SalesSales$269,572 $168,105 $113,891 $551,568 
Gross profitGross profit42,121 44,855 23,225 110,201 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses20,064 22,721 11,431 54,216 
Operating incomeOperating income22,057 22,134 11,794 55,985 

No significant changes to identifiable assets by segment occurred during the threenine months ended July 3, 2022.January 1, 2023.

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

The following is a discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations for the threenine months ended July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 as compared to the similar period ended June 27,December 26, 2021. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to condensed consolidated financial statements included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 3, 2022.
Overview
We derive substantially all of our revenues from the sale of chemicals and specialty ingredients to our customers in a wide variety of industries. We began our operations primarily as a distributor of bulk chemicals with a strong customer focus. Over the years, we have maintained the strong customer focus and have expanded our business by increasing our sales of value-added chemicals and specialty ingredients, including manufacturing, blending, and repackaging certain products.

Business Acquisitions

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, we acquired substantially all the assets of NAPCO Chemical Company, Inc. and its affiliates ("NAPCO") under the terms of an asset purchase agreement among us, NAPCO and certain other parties thereto. NAPCO manufactured and distributed water treatment chemicals from three locations in Texas. The results of operations beginning atsince the acquisition date of acquisition will beare included as part ofin our Water Treatment segment from the date of acquisition forward.segment.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2022, we acquired substantially all the assets of Water and Waste Specialties, LLC, under the terms of an asset purchase agreement with Water and Waste Specialties and its shareholders. Water and Waste Specialties was a water treatment chemical distribution company operating primarily in Alabama. The results of operations since the acquisition date are included in our Water Treatment segment.

In the second quarter of fiscal 2022, we acquired substantially all the assets of Southeast Water Systems LLC, under the terms of an asset purchase agreement with Southeast Water Systems and its shareholders. Southeast Water Systems supplied and installed water treatment chemical equipment to its customers located primarily in Alabama, southern Georgia and the Florida panhandle. The results of operations since the acquisition date are included in our Water Treatment segment.

The aggregate annual revenue of the three businesses acquired in fiscal 2022 totaled approximately $17 million, as determined using the applicable twelve-month period preceding each respective acquisition date.

Share Repurchase Program

On August 4, 2022, our Board increased the number of shares authorized to be repurchased under our share repurchase program from 1.6 million to 2.6 million. Accordingly, asAs of August 4, 2022,January 1, 2023, 1,129,348 shares remain available to be repurchased under this program.

Financial Results

We focus on total profitability dollars when evaluating our financial results as opposed to profitability as a percentage of sales, as sales dollars tend to fluctuate, particularly in our Industrial and Water Treatment segments, as raw material costs rise and fall. The costs for certain of our raw materials can rise or fall rapidly, causing fluctuations in gross profit as a percentage of sales.

We use the LIFO method for valuing the majority of our inventory in our Industrial and Water Treatment segments, which causes the most recent product costs for those products to be recognized in our income statement. The valuation of LIFO inventory for interim periods is based on our estimates of fiscal year-end inventory levels and costs. The LIFO inventory valuation method and the resulting cost of sales are consistent with our business practices of pricing to current chemical raw material prices. Inventories in the Health and Nutrition segment are valued using the FIFO method.

We disclose the sales of our bulk commodity products as a percentage of total sales dollars for our Industrial and Water Treatment segments. Our definition of bulk commodity products includes products that we do not modify in any way, but receive, store, and ship from our facilities, or direct ship to our customers in large quantities.


Results of Operations
The following table sets forth the percentage relationship of certain items to sales for the period indicated:
 
Three Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
July 3, 2022June 27, 2021January 1, 2023December 26, 2021January 1, 2023December 26, 2021
SalesSales100.0 %100.0 %Sales100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
Cost of salesCost of sales(81.0)%(78.5)%Cost of sales(83.5)%(81.9)%(81.7)%(80.0)%
Gross profitGross profit19.0 %21.5 %Gross profit16.5 %18.1 %18.3 %20.0 %
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses(7.7)%(9.3)%Selling, general and administrative expenses(9.6)%(10.5)%(8.4)%(9.8)%
Operating incomeOperating income11.3 %12.2 %Operating income6.9 %7.6 %9.9 %10.2 %
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net(0.4)%(0.2)%Interest expense, net(0.7)%(0.2)%(0.5)%(0.2)%
Other (expense) incomeOther (expense) income(0.3)%0.1 %Other (expense) income0.2 %0.1 %(0.1)%0.1 %
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes10.6 %12.1 %Income before income taxes6.4 %7.5 %9.3 %10.1 %
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense(2.6)%(3.0)%Income tax expense(1.6)%(2.1)%(2.4)%(2.6)%
Net incomeNet income8.0 %9.1 %Net income4.8 %5.4 %6.9 %7.5 %


Three Months Ended July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 Compared to Three Months Ended June 27,December 26, 2021

Sales

Sales were $246.5$219.2 million for the three months ended July 3, 2022,January 1, 2023, an increase of $65.3$32.1 million, or 36%17%, from sales of $181.2$187.1 million in the same period a year ago, driven primarily by price increases.increased selling prices.

Industrial Segment. Industrial segment sales increased $38.8$13.8 million or 45%14%, to $124.7$114.4 million for the three months ended July 3, 2022,January 1, 2023, from sales of $85.9$100.6 million in the same period a year ago. Sales of bulk commodity products in the Industrial segment were approximately 16%18% of sales dollars in the three months ended July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 and 14%16% in the same period of the prior year. The growthincrease in Industrial segment sales was driven by increased selling prices on many of our products driven by higher costs on many of our raw materials as well as a product mix shift to more sales of our food ingredient products, which typically have higher margins.materials.

Water Treatment Segment. Water Treatment segment sales increased $22.3$18.7 million, or 40%38%, to $78.5$68.5 million for the three months ended July 3, 2022,January 1, 2023, from sales of $56.2$49.8 million in the same period a year ago. Sales of bulk commodity products in the Water Treatment segment were approximately 9%10% of sales dollars in the three months ended July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 and 8%9% in the same period of the prior year. The sales growth wasa year ago. Sales increased as a result of increased selling prices on many of our products driven by higher costs on many of our raw materials, increased demand for our products and the added sales from acquisitions.acquired businesses and increased sales of our products.

Health & Nutrition Segment. Health and Nutrition segment sales increased $4.1decreased $0.5 million, or 10%1%, to $43.3$36.2 million for the three months ended July 3, 2022,January 1, 2023, from sales of $39.2$36.7 million in the same period a year ago. Sales growthIncreased sales of our manufactured products was partiallywere more than offset by a decrease in sales of our specialty distributed products.

Gross Profit

Gross profit increased $7.7$2.4 million, or 20%7%, to $46.7$36.3 million, or 19%17% of sales, for the three months ended July 3, 2022,January 1, 2023, from $39.0$33.9 million, or 22% of sales, for the same period a year ago. During the three months ended July 3, 2022, the LIFO reserve increased, and gross profit decreased, by $3.8 million, primarily due to rising raw material prices. In the same quarter a year ago, the LIFO reserve increased, and gross profit decreased, by $1.8 million.

Industrial Segment. Gross profit for the Industrial segment increased $5.7 million, or 40%, to $20.0 million, or 16% of sales, for the three months ended July 3, 2022, from $14.3 million, or 17%18% of sales, in the same period a year ago. During the three months ended July 3, 2022,January 1, 2023, the LIFO reserve increased, and gross profit decreased, by $2.7 million, primarily due to rising raw material prices. In the same quarter a year ago, the LIFO reserve increased, and gross profit decreased, by $1.4 million. Gross profit increased as a result of sales growth and product mix shift, partially offset by the decrease in gross profits as a result of the increased LIFO reserve.

Water Treatment Segment. Gross profit for the Water Treatment segment increased $2.8 million, or 17%, to $19.0 million, or 24% of sales, for the three months ended July 3, 2022, from $16.2 million, or 29% of sales, in the same period a year ago. During the three months ended July 3, 2022, the LIFO reserve increased, and gross profit decreased, by $1.1$3.7 million due primarily to rising raw material costs. In the same quarter a year ago, the LIFO reserve increased, and gross profit decreased, by $0.4$2.9 million. Gross profit increased due to increased revenue, partially offset by the unfavorable year-over-year impact of the increased LIFO reserve.

Industrial Segment. Gross profit for the Industrial segment increased $0.7 million, or 5%, to $16.0 million, or 14% of sales, for the three months ended January 1, 2023, from $15.3 million, or 15% of sales, in the same period a year ago. During the three months ended January 1, 2023, the LIFO reserve increased, and gross profit decreased, by $2.0 million, primarily due to rising raw material costs. In the same quarter a year ago, the LIFO reserve increased, and gross profit decreased, by $2.2 million. Gross profit increased as a result of increased sales growth,as well as improved unit margins on many of our products.

Water Treatment Segment. Gross profit for the Water Treatment segment increased $2.2 million, or 20%, to $13.3 million, or 19% of sales, for the three months ended January 1, 2023, from $11.1 million, or 22% of sales, in the same period a year ago. During the three months ended January 1, 2023, the LIFO reserve increased, and gross profit decreased, by $1.7 million due primarily to rising raw material costs. In the same quarter a year ago, the LIFO reserve increased, and gross profit decreased, by $0.6 million. Gross profit increased as a result of increased sales, partially offset by the decrease in gross profits as a resultunfavorable year-over-year impact of the increased LIFO reserve.

Health and Nutrition Segment. Gross profit for our Health and Nutrition segment decreased $0.7$0.5 million, or 8%7.0%, to $7.8$7.0 million, or 18%19% of sales, for the three months ended July 3, 2022,January 1, 2023, from $8.5$7.5 million, or 22%21% of sales, forin the same period a year ago. While sales increased year over year, the decrease in grossGross profit wasdecreased as a result of inventory adjustments made to increase reserves for excess product on hand.decreased sales.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased $2.0$1.3 million to $18.9$21.0 million, or 8%10% of sales, for the three months ended July 3, 2022,January 1, 2023, from $16.9$19.7 million, or 9%11% of sales, forin the same period a year ago. The increase was mainly a result ofExpenses increased primarily due to the added costs associated withfrom the acquired businessesbusiness in our Water Treatment segment, as well as increased variable expenses. Partially offsetting the increase was a reduction of $0.8 million to compensation expense as a result of losses incurred on investments held for our non-qualified deferred compensation plan, as compared to $0.2 million increase in compensation expense in the same quarter a year ago as a result of gains incurred. These amounts were offset by similar amounts recorded in other (expense) income.segment.
Operating Income

Operating income increased $5.8$1.0 million, or 26%7%, to $27.9$15.3 million, or 11%7% of sales, for the three months ended July 3, 2022,January 1, 2023, from $22.1$14.3 million, or 12%8% of sales, forin the same period a year ago due to the combined impact of the factors discussed above.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense was $0.9$1.5 million for the three months ended July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 and $0.3 million the three months ended June 27, 2021.same period a year ago. The increase was due to an increase in borrowing interest rates as well as an increase in outstanding borrowings due to increased working capital needs as well as an increase in borrowing rates.needs.

Other (Expense) Income

Other expenseincome was $0.8$0.5 million for the three months ended July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 and $0.1 million in the same period a year ago. The income represents gains recorded on investments held for our non-qualified deferred compensation plan. The amounts recorded as a gain were offset by similar amounts recorded as a decrease to compensation expense within SG&A expenses.

Income Tax Provision

Our effective income tax rate was 24% for the three months ended January 1, 2023 and 27% the three months ended December 26, 2021. The effective tax rate decreased from the prior year due to favorable tax provision adjustments recorded in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. The effective tax rate is impacted by projected levels of annual taxable income, permanent items, and state taxes. Our effective tax rate for the full year is currently expected to be approximately 26 to 27%.


Nine Months Ended January 1, 2023 Compared to Nine Months Ended December 26, 2021

Sales

Sales were $707.0 million for the nine months ended January 1, 2023, an increase of $155.4 million, or 28%, from sales of $551.6 million in the same period a year ago, driven primarily by increased selling prices.

Industrial Segment. Industrial segment sales increased $83.5 million, or 31%, to $353.1 million for the nine months ended January 1, 2023, from sales of $269.6 million in the same period a year ago. Sales of bulk commodity products in the Industrial segment were approximately 17% of sales dollars in the nine months ended January 1, 2023 and 15% in the same period of the prior year. Sales increased as a result of increased selling prices on many of our products driven by higher costs on many of our raw materials.

Water Treatment Segment. Water Treatment segment sales increased $65.4 million, or 39%, to $233.5 million for the nine months ended January 1, 2023, from sales of $168.1 million in the same period a year ago. Sales of bulk commodity products in the Water Treatment segment were approximately 9% of sales dollars in both the nine months ended January 1, 2023 and the same period of the prior year. Sales increased as a result of increased selling prices on many of our products driven by higher costs on many of our raw materials, added sales from acquired businesses and increased sales of our products.

Health & Nutrition Segment. Health and Nutrition segment sales increased $6.4 million, or 6%, to $120.3 million for the nine months ended January 1, 2023, from sales of $113.9 million in the same period a year ago. Increased sales of our manufactured products more than offset a decrease in sales of our specialty distributed products.

Gross Profit

Gross profit increased $19.2 million or 17%, to $129.4 million, or 18% of sales, for the nine months ended January 1, 2023, from $110.2 million, or 20% of sales, in the same period a year ago. During the nine months ended January 1, 2023, the LIFO reserve increased, and gross profit decreased, by $12.7 million, due primarily to rising raw material costs. In the same period a year ago, the LIFO reserve increased, and gross profit decreased, by $7.6 million. Gross profit increased due to increased revenue, partially offset by the unfavorable year-over-year impact of the increased LIFO reserve.

Industrial Segment. Gross profit for the Industrial segment increased $11.6 million, or 28%, to $53.7 million, or 15% of sales, for the nine months ended January 1, 2023, from $42.1 million, or 16% of sales, in the same period a year ago. During the nine months ended January 1, 2023, the LIFO reserve increased, and gross profit decreased, by $8.5 million, due primarily to rising raw material costs. In the same period a year ago, the LIFO reserve increased, and gross profit decreased, by $5.9 million. Gross profit increased as a result of increased sales as well as improved unit margins on many of our products, partially offset by the unfavorable year-over-year impact of the increased LIFO reserve.

Water Treatment Segment. Gross profit for the Water Treatment segment increased $7.8 million, or 17%, to $52.7 million, or 23% of sales, for the nine months ended January 1, 2023, from $44.9 million, or 27% of sales, in the same period a year ago. During the nine months ended January 1, 2023, the LIFO reserve increased, and gross profit decreased, by $4.2 million due primarily to rising raw material costs. In the same period a year ago, the LIFO reserve increased and gross profit decreased by $1.7 million. Gross profit increased as a result of increased sales, partially offset by the unfavorable year-over-year impact of the increased LIFO reserve.

Health and Nutrition Segment. Gross profit for our Health and Nutrition segment decreased $0.2 million, to $23.0 million, or 19% of sales, for the nine months ended January 1, 2023, from $23.2 million, or 20% of sales, in the same period a year ago. In spite of an increase in overall sales dollars, gross profit decreased as a result of a product mix shift.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

SG&A expenses increased $5.5 million to $59.7 million, or 8% of sales, for the nine months ended January 1, 2023, from $54.2 million, or 10% of sales, in the same period a year ago. Expenses increased primarily due to the added costs from the acquired businesses in our Water Treatment segment and increased wages, partially offset by and a$1.3 million decrease in compensation expense relating to the non-qualified deferred compensation plan liability which is offset in "Other (Expense) Income" as described below.

Operating Income

Operating income increased $13.7 million, or 24%, to $69.7 million, or 10% of sales, for the nine months ended January 1, 2023, from $56.0 million, or 10% of sales, in the same period a year ago due to the combined impact of the factors discussed above.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense was $3.9 million for the nine months ended January 1, 2023 and $1.0 million for the same period a year ago. The increase was due to an increase in borrowing interest rates as well as an increase in outstanding borrowings due to increased working capital needs.

Other (Expense) Income

Other expense was $0.7 million for the nine months ended January 1, 2023 compared to other income of $0.2$0.5 million in the same period a year ago. The current year expense represents losses recorded on investments held for our non-qualified deferred compensation plan, whereas the income in the prior year represented gains recorded on those investments. The amounts recorded as a gain or loss were offset by similar amounts recorded as a decrease or increase to compensation expense within SG&A expenses.expenses.

Income Tax Provision

Our effective income tax rate was 25%26% for both the threenine months ended July 3, 2022, compared to 24%January 1, 2023 and in the same period a year ago. The effective tax rate is impacted by projected levels of annual taxable income, permanent items, and state taxes. Our effective tax rate for the full year is currently expected to be approximately 26-27%26 to 27%.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash was $6.0$6.1 million at July 3, 2022,January 1, 2023, an increase of $2.5$2.7 million as compared with the $3.5 million available as of April 3, 2022.

Cash used inprovided by operating activities was $9.4$44.5 million for the threenine months ended July 3, 2022,January 1, 2023, compared to cash provided by operating activities of $14.8$38.7 million in the same period a year ago. The year-over-year decreaseincrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily driven by an increase in year-over-year changes in uses of working capital, including more cash expended in the first three months of the current year for accounts payable, inventory, and customer receivables, partially offset by increased net income for the three months ended July 3, 2022 compared to the same period a year ago. The current year increase in accounts receivable and inventory was largely due to increased sales and increased raw material prices.income. Due to the nature of our operations, which includes purchases of large quantities of bulk chemicals, timing of purchases can result in significant changes in working capital investment and the resulting operating cash flow.

Cash used in investing activities was $11.5$32.0 million for the threenine months ended July 3, 2022,January 1, 2023, compared to $2.1$18.0 million in the same period a year ago. Capital expenditures were $11.6$32.3 million for the threenine months ended July 3, 2022,January 1, 2023, compared to $2.2$15.7 million in the same period a year ago. In the first threenine months of the current year, we invested nearly $4 million on rail expansion projects at three of our facilities, an additional $1.1 million to expand onecomplete an expansion of our facilities,Illinois manufacturing facility, purchased a previously leased facility for $0.9 million, and had larger investments in trucks, containerssafety equipment and new and replacement equipment compared to the first threenine months of the prior year.

Cash provided by financing activities was $23.4$9.9 million for the threenine months ended July 3, 2022,January 1, 2023, compared to $10.5$0.2 million of cash used in financing activities in the same period a year ago. Included in financing activities in the first threenine months of the current year were net debt proceeds of $33.5$5.0 million, compared to net debt paymentsproceeds of $3.0$17.0 million in the first threenine months of the prior year. The large increase in our working capital needs in the current year as discussed above required us to increase our borrowings. In addition, we repurchased $6.6 million of shares of our common stock in the first threenine months of the current fiscal year, compared to $3.4$8.5 million of shares repurchased in the same period a year ago.

We expect our cash balances and funds available under our credit facility, discussed below, along with cash flows generated from operations, will be sufficient to fund the cash requirements of our ongoing operations for the foreseeable future.

Our Board has authorized the repurchase of up to 1.62.6 million shares of our outstanding common stock. The shares may be purchased on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions subject to applicable securities laws and regulations. The primary objective of the share repurchase program is to offset the impact of dilution from issuances relating to employee and director equity grants and our employee stock purchase program. During the threenine months ended July 3, 2022,January 1, 2023, we repurchased 181,657 shares of common stock with an aggregate purchase price of $6.6 million. During the threenine months
ended June 27,December 26, 2021, 100,954240,501 shares were repurchased with an aggregate purchase price of $3.4$8.5 million. As of July 3, 2022, 129,348January 1, 2023, 1,129,348 shares remained available to be repurchased under the share repurchase program.

We are party to a second amended and restated credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with U.S. Bank National Association (“U.S. Bank”) as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book Runner, and other lenders from time to time party thereto (collectively, the “Lenders”), whereby U.S. Bank is also serving as Administrative Agent. The Credit Agreement refinanced the revolving loan under our previous credit agreement with U.S. Bank and provides us with senior secured revolving credit facilities (the “Revolving Loan Facility”) totaling $250 million. The Revolving Loan Facility includes a $10 million letter of credit subfacility and $25 million swingline subfacility. The Revolving Loan Facility has a five-year maturity date, maturing on April 30, 2027. The Revolving Loan Facility is secured by substantially all of our personal property assets and those of our subsidiaries. We may use the amount available under the Revolving Loan Facility for working capital, capital expenditures, share repurchases, restricted payments and acquisitions permitted under the Credit Agreement, and other general corporate purposes.

Borrowings under the Revolving Loan Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to one of the following, plus, in both cases, an applicable margin based upon our leverage ratio: (a) Term SOFR, which includes a credit spread adjustment of 0.10%, for an interest period of one, three or six months as selected by us, reset at the end of the selected interest period, or (b) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (1) U. S. Bank’s prime rate, (2) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.5%, or (3) one-month Term SOFR for U.S. dollars plus 1.0%. The Term SOFR margin is between 0.85% and 1.35%, depending on our leverage ratio. The base rate margin is between 0.00% and 0.35%, depending on our leverage ratio. At July 3, 2022,January 1, 2023, the effective interest rate on our borrowings was 2.8%4.2%.

In addition to paying interest on the outstanding principal under the Revolving Loan Facility, we are required to pay a commitment fee on the unutilized commitments thereunder. The commitment fee is between 0.15% and 0.25%, depending on our leverage ratio.

Debt issuance costs paid to the Lenders are being amortized as interest expense over the term of the Credit Agreement. As of July 3, 2022,January 1, 2023, the unamortized balance of these costs was $0.4 million, and is reflected as a reduction of debt on our balance sheet.

The Credit Agreement requires us to maintain (a) a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.15 to 1.00 and (b) a maximum total cash flow leverage ratio of 3.0 to 1.0. The Credit Agreement also contains other customary affirmative and negative covenants, including covenants that restrict our ability to incur additional indebtedness, dispose of significant assets, make certain investments, including any acquisitions other than permitted acquisitions, make certain payments, enter into sale and leaseback transactions, grant liens on our assets or enter into rate management transactions, subject to certain limitations. We are permitted to make distributions, pay dividends and repurchase shares so long as no default or event of default exists or would exist as a result thereof. We were in compliance with all covenants of the Credit Agreement as of July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 and expect to remain in compliance with all covenants for the next 12 months.

The Credit Agreement contains customary events of default, including failure to comply with covenants in the Credit Agreement and other loan documents, cross default to other material indebtedness, failure by us to pay or discharge material judgments, bankruptcy, and change of control. The occurrence of an event of default would permit the lenders to terminate their commitments and accelerate loans under the Credit Facility.


We have in place an interest rate swap agreement to manage the risk associated with a portion of our variable-rate long-term debt. We do not utilize derivative instruments for speculative purposes. The interest rate swap involves the exchange of fixed-rate and variable-rate payments without the exchange of the underlying notional amount on which the interest payments are calculated. The notional amount of the swap agreement is $60 million and it will terminate on May 1, 2027.

As part of our growth strategy, we have acquired businesses and may pursue acquisitions or other strategic relationships in the future that we believe will complement or expand our existing businesses or increase our customer base. We believe we could borrow additional funds under our current or new credit facilities or sell equity for strategic reasons or to further strengthen our financial position.

Critical Accounting Estimates
There were no material changes in our critical accounting estimates since the filing of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 3, 2022.

Forward-Looking Statements
The information presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These forward-looking statements have been made pursuant to the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections, and our beliefs and assumptions. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,”“expect, “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “will” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and are difficult to predict. These factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect future financial results is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 3, 2022. We caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect our management’s view only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We are not obligated to update these statements or publicly release the result of any revisions to them to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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ITEM 3.        QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are subject to the risk inherent in the cyclical nature of commodity chemical prices. However, we do not currently purchase forward contracts or otherwise engage in hedging activities with respect to the purchase of commodity chemicals. We attempt to pass changes in the cost of our materials to our customers. However, there are no assurances that we will be able to pass on the increases in the future.

We are exposed to market risks related to interest rates. Our exposure to changes in interest rates is limitedprimarily related to borrowings under our Revolving Loan Facility. AWe have in place an interest rate swap agreement to manage the risk associated with a portion of our variable-rate long-term debt. The interest rate swap involves the exchange of fixed-rate and variable-rate payments without the exchange of the underlying notional amount on which the interest payments are calculated. The notional amount of the swap agreement is $60.0 million and it will terminate on May 1, 2027. As of January 1, 2023, a 25-basis point change in interest rates on our unhedged variable-rate debt would potentially increase or decrease our annual interest expense by approximately $0.4$0.2 million.

Other types of market risk, such as foreign currency risk, do not arise in the normal course of our business activities.

ITEM 4.        CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we conducted an evaluation, under supervision and with the participation of management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 of the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of July 3, 2022.January 1, 2023. Disclosure controls and procedures are defined by Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act as controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed with the SEC under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or person performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the firstthird quarter of fiscal 2023 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.        LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are no material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, to which we or any of our subsidiaries are a party or of which any of our property is the subject.
 
ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes to our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 3, 2022.

ITEM 2.        UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

As previously announced, ourOur Board hadhas authorized the repurchase of up to 1.62.6 million shares of our outstanding common stock. On August 4, 2022, our Board increased the authorization by 1 million shares. The shares may be purchased on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions subject to applicable securities laws and regulations. The following table sets forth information concerning purchases of our common stock for the three months ended July 3, 2022:January 1, 2023:
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid Per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of a Publicly Announced Plan or ProgramMaximum Number of Shares that May Yet be Purchased under Plans or Programs (2)
04/04/2022-05/01/202236,410 (1)$42.57 — 311,005 
05/02/2022-05/29/202223,090 34.83 23,090 287,915 
05/30/2022-07/03/2022158,567 36.32 158,567 129,348 
         Total218,067 181,657 
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid Per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of a Publicly Announced Plan or ProgramMaximum Number of Shares that May Yet be Purchased under Plans or Programs
10/03/2022-10/30/2022— $— — 1,129,348 
10/31/2022-11/27/2022— — — 1,129,348 
11/28/2022-01/01/2023— — — 1,129,348 
         Total— — 
(1) The shares of common stock represent shares that were surrendered to us by stock plan participants in order to         satisfy minimum withholding tax obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock awards and are not shares purchased under the Board authorization described above.
(2) As a result of the increase in the number of shares authorized to be repurchased under our share repurchase program by 1 million on August 4, 2022, the number of shares that may yet be repurchased under the program increased to 1,129,348.

ITEM 3.        DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4.        MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not Applicable.

ITEM 5.        OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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ITEM 6.        EXHIBITS
ExhibitDescriptionMethod of Filing
3.1 Incorporated by Reference
3.2 Incorporated by Reference
31.1 Filed Electronically
31.2 Filed Electronically
32.1 Filed Electronically
32.2 Filed Electronically
101 Financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Hawkins, Inc. for the period ended July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 filed with the SEC on August 4, 2022February 1, 2023 formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL); (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 and April 3, 2022, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 and June 27,December 26, 2021, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 and June 27,December 26, 2021, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholder's Equity for the three and nine months ended July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 and June 27,December 26, 2021, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the threenine months ended July 3, 2022January 1, 2023 and June 27,December 26, 2021, and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.Filed Electronically
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document)Filed Electronically


(1)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 26, 2021 and filed March 2, 2021.
(2)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 28, 2009 and filed November 3, 2009.

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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.
 
HAWKINS, INC.
By: /s/ Jeffrey P. Oldenkamp
 Jeffrey P. Oldenkamp
 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 (On behalf of the registrant and as principal financial and accounting officer)
Dated: August 4, 2022February 1, 2023