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 ~~April 26, 2020~~January 24, 2021



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

For the transition period from ___________________________________ to ________________________________________

Commission File Number: 1-2402

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware						41-0319970
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)						(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1 Hormel Place

Austin,, MN55912

(Address of Principal Executive Office, including zip code)

(~~507~~) (507) 437-5611

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

None

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

$0.01465

par value

HRL

New York Stock Exchange

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 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, 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	Outstanding at February 28, 2021
Common Stock	$.01465	par value	540,148,249
Common Stock Non-Voting	$.01	par value	0

Class Outstanding at June 1, 2020
Common Stock $.01465 par value 538,951,833

Common Stock Non-Voting $.01 par value 0

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TABLE OF CONTENTS



PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.		Financial Statements
	Consolidated Statements of Financial Position ~~- April 26, 2020 and October 27, 2019~~
	Consolidated Statements of Operations ~~- Thirteen and Twenty-Six Weeks Ended April 26, 2020 and April 28, 2019~~
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income ~~- Thirteen and Twenty-Six Weeks Ended April 26, 2020 and April 28, 2019~~
	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Investment ~~- Thirteen and Twenty-Six Weeks Ended April 28, 2019 and Thirteen and Twenty-Six Weeks Ended April 26, 2020~~
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ~~- Twenty-Six Weeks Ended April 26, 2020 and April 28, 2019~~
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Item 2.		Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
	Results of Operations
		Overview
		Consolidated Results
		Segment Results
		Related Party Transactions
	Liquidity and Capital Resources
	Critical Accounting Policies
	Forward-looking Statements

Item 3.		Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Item 4.		Controls and Procedures

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.		Legal Proceedings

Item 1A.		Risk Factors

Item 2.		Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Item 6.		Exhibits

SIGNATURES

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

~~(in~~In thousands, except share and per share ~~amounts)~~amounts



	April 26, 2020			October 27, 2019				January 24, 2021		October 25, 2020
	(Unaudited)							(Unaudited)
Assets							Assets
Current Assets							Current Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	606,073		$	672,901		Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	1,751,541	$	1,714,309
Short-term Marketable Securities	16,841			14,736			Short-term Marketable Securities	17,520		17,338
Accounts Receivable	536,009			574,396
Accounts Receivable (Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of $4,085 at January 24, 2021, and $4,012 at October 25, 2020)							Accounts Receivable (Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of $4,085 at January 24, 2021, and $4,012 at October 25, 2020)	706,654		702,419
Inventories	1,048,992			1,042,362			Inventories	1,086,660		1,072,762
Income Taxes Receivable	342			19,924			Income Taxes Receivable	8,997		41,449
Prepaid Expenses	24,229			22,637			Prepaid Expenses	21,356		18,349
Other Current Assets	16,410			14,457			Other Current Assets	8,935		12,438
Total Current Assets	2,248,896			2,361,413			Total Current Assets	3,601,663		3,579,063


Goodwill	2,682,839			2,481,645			Goodwill	2,617,589		2,612,727

Other Intangibles	1,023,936			1,033,862			Other Intangibles	1,073,455		1,076,285

Pension Assets	147,878			135,915			Pension Assets	189,852		183,232

Investments In and Receivables From Affiliates	303,194			289,157			Investments In and Receivables From Affiliates	304,867		308,372

Other Assets	238,273			177,901			Other Assets	272,239		250,382

Property, Plant and Equipment							Property, Plant and Equipment
Land	54,670			49,758			Land	62,561		62,543
Buildings	1,152,119			1,083,902			Buildings	1,256,462		1,250,529
Equipment	2,017,183			1,965,478			Equipment	2,093,204		2,084,930
Construction in Progress	325,075			256,190			Construction in Progress	389,477		369,453
Less: Allowance for Depreciation	(1,798,882		)	(1,726,217		)	Less: Allowance for Depreciation	(1,903,438)		(1,869,233)
Net Property, Plant and Equipment	1,750,165			1,629,111			Net Property, Plant and Equipment	1,898,265		1,898,222

Total Assets	$	8,395,181		$	8,109,004		Total Assets	$	9,957,932	$	9,908,282

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

~~(in~~In thousands, except share and per share ~~amounts)~~amounts



	April 26, 2020			October 27, 2019				January 24, 2021		October 25, 2020
	(Unaudited)							(Unaudited)
Liabilities and Shareholders' Investment							Liabilities and Shareholders' Investment
Current Liabilities							Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable	$	502,133		$	590,033		Accounts Payable	$	558,523	$	644,609

Accrued Expenses	67,481			62,031			Accrued Expenses	50,901		59,136
Accrued Workers Compensation	25,339			24,272			Accrued Workers Compensation	28,643		25,070
Accrued Marketing Expenses	111,657			96,305			Accrued Marketing Expenses	133,042		108,502
Employee Related Expenses	179,328			213,515			Employee Related Expenses	204,191		252,845
Taxes Payable	54,765			6,208			Taxes Payable	45,897		22,480
Interest and Dividends Payable	125,595			112,685			Interest and Dividends Payable	137,583		132,632
Current Maturities of Long-term Debt	258,295			—			Current Maturities of Long-term Debt	258,690		258,691
Total Current Liabilities	1,324,595			1,105,049			Total Current Liabilities	1,417,469		1,503,965

Long-term Debt–Less Current Maturities	56,861			250,000
Long-term Debt - Less Current Maturities							Long-term Debt - Less Current Maturities	1,043,050		1,044,936

Pension and Post-retirement Benefits	542,753			536,490			Pension and Post-retirement Benefits	555,220		552,878

Other Long-term Liabilities	139,517			115,356			Other Long-term Liabilities	161,988		157,399

Deferred Income Taxes	165,253			176,574			Deferred Income Taxes	224,477		218,779

Shareholders' Investment							Shareholders' Investment
Preferred Stock, Par Value $.01 a Share–
Authorized 160,000,000 Shares; Issued–None
Common Stock, Non-voting, Par Value $.01 a Share–
Authorized 400,000,000 Shares; Issued–None
Common Stock, Par Value $.01465 a Share–	7,896			7,830
Preferred Stock, Par Value $0.01 a Share–							Preferred Stock, Par Value $0.01 a Share–	0		0
Authorized 160,000,000 Shares; Issued–NaN							Authorized 160,000,000 Shares; Issued–NaN
Common Stock, Non-voting, Par Value $0.01 a Share–							Common Stock, Non-voting, Par Value $0.01 a Share–	0		0
Authorized 400,000,000 Shares; Issued–NaN							Authorized 400,000,000 Shares; Issued–NaN
Common Stock, Par Value $0.01465 a Share–							Common Stock, Par Value $0.01465 a Share–	7,908		7,909
Authorized 1,600,000,000 Shares;							Authorized 1,600,000,000 Shares;
Shares Issued as of April 26, 2020: 538,949,485
Shares Issued as of October 27, 2019: 534,488,746
Shares Issued as of January 24, 2021: 539,796,305							Shares Issued as of January 24, 2021: 539,796,305
Shares Issued as of October 25, 2020: 539,887,092							Shares Issued as of October 25, 2020: 539,887,092
Additional Paid-in Capital	265,128			184,921			Additional Paid-in Capital	298,988		289,554
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(447,908		)	(399,500		)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(360,869)		(395,250)
Retained Earnings	6,336,946			6,128,207			Retained Earnings	6,604,506		6,523,335
Hormel Foods Corporation Shareholders' Investment	6,162,061			5,921,458			Hormel Foods Corporation Shareholders' Investment	6,550,532		6,425,548
Noncontrolling Interest	4,140			4,077			Noncontrolling Interest	5,195		4,778
Total Shareholders' Investment	6,166,202			5,925,535			Total Shareholders' Investment	6,555,727		6,430,326

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Investment	$	8,395,181		$	8,109,004		Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Investment	$	9,957,932	$	9,908,282

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

~~(in~~In thousands, except per share ~~amounts)~~amounts

~~(Unaudited)~~Unaudited


	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Twenty-Six Weeks Ended							Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 26, 2020			April 28, 2019			April 26, 2020			April 28, 2019				January 24, 2021		January 26, 2020
Net Sales	$	2,422,465		$	2,344,744		$	4,806,899		$	4,705,099		Net Sales	$	2,461,147	$	2,384,434
Cost of Products Sold	1,945,113			1,875,595			3,861,127			3,747,616			Cost of Products Sold	2,010,977		1,916,014
Gross Profit	477,352			469,149			945,773			957,483			Gross Profit	450,170		468,421

Selling, General and Administrative	193,912			170,076			389,433			363,620			Selling, General and Administrative	196,380		195,521

Equity in Earnings of Affiliates	10,021			13,291			17,608			24,749			Equity in Earnings of Affiliates	14,228		7,588

Operating Income	293,460			312,364			573,948			618,612			Operating Income	268,018		280,488

Other Income and Expense:													Other Income and Expense:
Interest and Investment Income (Expense)	(3,474		)	11,297			9,777			18,171			Interest and Investment Income (Expense)	17,291		13,251
Interest Expense	(3,497		)	(5,615		)	(7,074		)	(11,762		)	Interest Expense	(8,227)		(3,577)

Earnings Before Income Taxes	286,489			318,046			576,651			625,021			Earnings Before Income Taxes	277,082		290,162

Provision for Income Taxes	58,873			35,410			106,083			100,866			Provision for Income Taxes	54,687		47,209

Net Earnings	227,615			282,636			470,568			524,155			Net Earnings	222,395		242,953
Less: Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(119		)	207			(39		)	301			Less: Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	112		81
Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$	227,734		$	282,429		$	470,606		$	523,854		Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$	222,283	$	242,872

Net Earnings Per Share													Net Earnings Per Share
Basic	$	0.42		$	0.53		$	0.88		$	0.98		Basic	$	0.41	$	0.45
Diluted	$	0.42		$	0.52		$	0.86		$	0.96		Diluted	$	0.41	$	0.45

Weighted-average Shares Outstanding													Weighted-average Shares Outstanding
Basic	538,119			535,480			536,597			534,988			Basic	539,913		535,075
Diluted	546,373			546,330			545,594			546,724			Diluted	547,444		544,815

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

~~(in thousands)~~In thousands

~~(Unaudited)~~Unaudited



	Thirteen Weeks Ended					Twenty-Six Weeks Ended						Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 26, 2020			April 28, 2019		April 26, 2020			April 28, 2019			January 24, 2021		January 26, 2020
Net Earnings	$	227,615		$	282,636	$	470,568		$	524,155	Net Earnings	$	222,395	$	242,953
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:											Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Foreign Currency Translation	(26,206		)	5,901		(18,268		)	7,747		Foreign Currency Translation	17,888		7,937
Pension and Other Benefits	3,582			1,770		7,093			5,209		Pension and Other Benefits	4,199		3,512
Deferred Hedging	(32,103		)	6,707		(37,206		)	6,346		Deferred Hedging	12,599		(5,103)
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(54,727		)	14,378		(48,381		)	19,302		Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	34,686		6,346
Comprehensive Income	172,888			297,014		422,187			543,457		Comprehensive Income	257,081		249,299
Less: Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(217		)	378		(12		)	441		Less: Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	417		205
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$	173,105		$	296,636	$	422,199		$	543,016	Comprehensive Income Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$	256,664	$	249,094

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT

~~(in~~In thousands, except per share ~~amounts)~~amounts

~~(Unaudited)~~Unaudited

Thirteen Weeks Ended April 28, 2019

Common
Stock

Treasury
Stock

Additional
Paid-in
Capital

Retained
Earnings

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income

Non-
controlling
Interest

Total
Shareholders’
Investment
Shares Amount Shares Amount
Balance at January 27, 2019 534,170
$ 7,826
—
$ —
$ 130,196
$ 5,856,029
$ (292,342 ) $ 4,070
$ 5,705,779
Net Earnings 282,429
207
282,636
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 14,207
171
14,378
Purchases of Common Stock (562 ) (22,813 ) (22,813 )
Stock-based Compensation Expense 1
5,567
5,568
Exercise of Stock Options/Restricted Shares 2,485
35
28,390
28,425
Shares Retired (562 ) (8 ) 562
22,813
(173 ) (22,632 ) —
Declared Cash Dividends – $0.21 per Share

(112,189 ) (112,189 )
Balance at April 28, 2019 536,093
$ 7,854
—
$ —
$ 163,980
$ 6,003,637
$ (278,135 ) $ 4,448
$ 5,901,784
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Thirteen Weeks Ended April 26, 2020
Common
Stock Treasury
Stock Additional
Paid-in
Capital Retained
Earnings Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income Non-
controlling
Interest Total
Shareholders’
Investment
Shares Amount Shares Amount
Balance at January 26, 2020 537,415
$ 7,873
—
$ —
$ 230,529
$ 6,246,641
$ (393,278 ) $ 4,281
$ 6,096,045
Net Earnings

227,734
—
(119 ) 227,615
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(54,630 ) (98 ) (54,727 )
Contribution from Noncontrolling Interest 76
76
Purchases of Common Stock

(302 ) (12,360 )

(12,360 )
Stock-based Compensation Expense

1

6,166

6,167
Exercise of Stock Options/Restricted Shares 1,836
26

28,582

28,608
Shares Retired (302 ) (4 ) 302
12,360
(149 ) (12,207 )

—
Declared Cash Dividends – $0.2325 per Share

(125,222 )

(125,222 )
Balance at April 26, 2020 538,949
$ 7,896
—
$ —
$ 265,128
$ 6,336,946
$ (447,908 ) $ 4,140
$ 6,166,202


																																Thirteen Weeks Ended January 26, 2020
	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended April 28, 2019
	Common Stock					Treasury Stock					Additional Paid-in Capital				Retained Earnings				Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income				Non- controlling Interest				Total Shareholders’ Investment
	Shares		Amount			Shares		Amount
Balance at October 28, 2018	534,135		$	7,825		—		$	—					$	106,528			$				5,729,956									$	(243,498	)	$	4,007		$	5,604,818
Net Earnings															523,854								301				524,155
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)																			19,162				140				19,302
Purchases of Common Stock						(1,627	)	(67,622		)																	(67,622		)
Stock-based Compensation Expense			1								13,513																13,514
Exercise of Stock Options/Restricted Shares	3,585		52								44,371																44,423
Shares Retired	(1,627	)	(24		)	1,627		67,622			(432		)		(67,166		)										—
Cumulative Effect Adjustment from the Adoption of:
ASU 2016-16															(10,475		)										(10,475		)
ASU 2017-12															21				(21		)						—
ASU 2018-02															52,342				(53,778		)						(1,436		)
Declared Cash Dividends – $0.42 per Share															(224,895		)										(224,895		)
Balance at April 28, 2019	536,093		$	7,854		—		$	—		$	163,980			$	6,003,637			$	(278,135	)		$	4,448			$	5,901,784

	Twenty-Six Weeks Ended April 26, 2020
	Common Stock					Treasury Stock					Additional Paid-in Capital				Retained Earnings				Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income				Non- controlling Interest				Total Shareholders’ Investment					Common Stock								Treasury Stock						Additional Paid-in Capital					Retained Earnings				Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)				Non- controlling Interest				Total Shareholders’ Investment
	Shares		Amount			Shares		Amount														Shares								Amount					Shares				Amount
Balance at October 27, 2019	534,489		$	7,830		—		$	—					$	184,921			$		6,128,207					$	(399,500			)		$	4,077		$	5,925,535	Balance at October 27, 2019		534,489			$	7,830			0				$	0			$	184,921			$	6,128,207			$	(399,500)				$	4,077			$	5,925,535
Net Earnings															470,606								(39		)		470,568			Net Earnings																					242,872								81				242,953
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)																			(48,408		)		27				(48,381		)	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)																									6,222				124				6,346
Contribution from Noncontrolling Interest																							76				76
Purchases of Common Stock						(302	)	(12,360		)																	(12,360		)	Purchases of Common Stock																																	0
Stock-based Compensation Expense			1								15,464																15,465			Stock-based Compensation Expense						0												9,298																	9,298
Exercise of Stock Options/Restricted Shares	4,762		69								64,892																64,961			Exercise of Stock Options/Restricted Shares		2,926				43										36,310																	36,353
Shares Retired	(302	)	(4		)	302		12,360			(149		)		(12,207		)										—			Shares Retired																																	0
Declared Cash Dividends – $0.465 per Share															(249,660		)										(249,660		)
Balance at April 26, 2020	538,949		$	7,896		—		$	—		$	265,128			$	6,336,946			$	(447,908	)		$	4,140			$	6,166,202
Declared Cash Dividends – $0.2325 per Share																														Declared Cash Dividends – $0.2325 per Share																					(124,438)												(124,438)
Balance at January 26, 2020																														Balance at January 26, 2020		537,415				$	7,873			0			$	0		$	230,529				$	6,246,641			$	(393,278)			$	4,281			$	6,096,045

																																Thirteen Weeks Ended January 24, 2021

																																Common Stock								Treasury Stock						Additional Paid-in Capital					Retained Earnings				Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)				Non- controlling Interest				Total Shareholders’ Investment
																																Shares				Amount				Shares			Amount
Balance at October 25, 2020																														Balance at October 25, 2020		539,887				$	7,909			0			$	0					$	289,554					$	6,523,335			$	(395,250)			$	4,778				$	6,430,326
Net Earnings																														Net Earnings																					222,283								112				222,395
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)																														Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)																									34,381				305				34,686

Purchases of Common Stock																														Purchases of Common Stock										(199)			(8,837)																				(8,837)
Stock-based Compensation Expense																														Stock-based Compensation Expense						0										7,781																	7,781
Exercise of Stock Options/Restricted Shares																														Exercise of Stock Options/Restricted Shares		108				2										1,763																	1,765
Shares Retired																														Shares Retired		(199)				(3)				199			8,837			(110)					(8,724)												0
Declared Cash Dividends – $0.2450 per Share																														Declared Cash Dividends – $0.2450 per Share																					(132,389)												(132,389)
Balance at January 24, 2021																														Balance at January 24, 2021		539,796				$	7,908			0			$	0		$	298,988				$	6,604,506			$	(360,869)			$	5,195			$	6,555,727

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

~~(in thousands)~~In thousands

Unaudited


	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	January 24, 2021		January 26, 2020
Operating Activities
Net Earnings	$	222,395	$	242,953
Adjustments to Reconcile to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation	41,395		41,194
Amortization	9,648		8,135

Equity in Earnings of Affiliates	(14,228)		(7,588)
Distributions Received from Equity Method Investees	11,250		10,000
Provision for Deferred Income Taxes	335		49
Loss (Gain) on Property/Equipment Sales and Plant Facilities	1,388		(23)


Non-cash Investment Activities	(11,693)		(12,761)
Stock-based Compensation Expense	7,781		9,298
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net of Acquisitions:
Decrease (Increase) in Accounts Receivable	(3,444)		11,492
Decrease (Increase) in Inventories	(11,876)		(14,915)
Decrease (Increase) in Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	17,634		(5,451)
Increase (Decrease) in Pension and Post-retirement Benefits	1,134		647
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	(124,092)		(135,988)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Income Taxes Payable	58,059		41,376
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	205,686		188,418

Investing Activities
Net (Purchase) Sale of Securities	(206)		(16)


Purchases of Property and Equipment	(40,363)		(58,211)
Proceeds from Sales of Property and Equipment	1,461		1,114
Decrease (Increase) in Investments, Equity in Affiliates, and Other Assets	(1,149)		(4,509)
Proceeds from Company-owned Life Insurance	956		1,118

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	(39,301)		(60,504)

Financing Activities


Repayments of Long-term Debt and Finance Leases	(2,165)		(2,019)
Dividends Paid on Common Stock	(125,516)		(112,249)
Share Repurchase	(8,837)		0
Proceeds from Exercise of Stock Options	1,765		36,353

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	(134,754)		(77,915)

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash	5,600		1,519
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	37,232		51,518
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	1,714,309		672,901
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Quarter	$	1,751,541	$	724,419

~~(Unaudited)~~

Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019
Operating Activities

Net Earnings $ 470,568
$ 524,155
Adjustments to Reconcile to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation 82,532
74,458
Amortization 17,385
6,285
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates (17,608 ) (24,749 )
Distribution from Equity Method Investees 20,000
10,000
Provision for Deferred Income Taxes (1,607 ) (37,940 )
Loss (Gain) on Property/Equipment Sales and Plant Facilities 255
458
Gain on Sale of Business —
(16,469 )
Non-cash Investment Activities (1,635 ) (17,632 )
Stock-based Compensation Expense 15,465
13,514
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net of Acquisitions:
Decrease (Increase) in Accounts Receivable 47,174
32,634
Decrease (Increase) in Inventories 20,625
(111,601 )
(Increase) Decrease in Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (52,500 ) (7,198 )
Increase (Decrease) in Pension and Post-retirement Benefits 2,590
6,380
(Decrease) Increase in Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (120,224 ) (108,347 )
Increase (Decrease) in Net Income Taxes Payable 65,270
21,645
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 548,290
365,593

Investing Activities
Net (Purchase) Sale of Securities (1,991 ) (6,664 )
Proceeds from Sale of Business —
473,885
Acquisitions of Businesses/Intangibles (268,878 ) —
Purchases of Property/Equipment (138,563 ) (87,621 )
Proceeds from Sales of Property/Equipment 1,121
31,167
(Increase) Decrease in Investments, Equity in Affiliates, and Other Assets (16,004 ) (110 )
Proceeds from Company-owned Life Insurance 1,180
14,170
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities (423,135 ) 424,827

Financing Activities
Repayments of Long-term Debt and Finance Leases (4,069 ) (374,840 )
Dividends Paid on Common Stock (236,750 ) (212,287 )
Share Repurchase (12,360 ) (67,622 )
Proceeds from Exercise of Stock Options 64,372
44,277
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interest 76
—
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities (188,731 ) (610,472 )

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash (3,252 ) 243
(Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents (66,828 ) 180,191
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year 672,901
459,136
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Quarter $ 606,073
$ 639,327

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

~~(Unaudited)~~Unaudited

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation: The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Hormel Foods Corporation (the Company) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information, and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. The Consolidated Statement of Financial Position at October ~~27, 2019,~~25, 2020, has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October ~~27, 2019.~~25, 2020. The significant accounting policies used in preparing these Consolidated Financial Statements are consistent with those described in Note A - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Form 10-K with the exception of new requirements adopted in the first quarter of fiscal ~~2020.~~2021. The Company has considered the impact of COVID-19 and determined there have been no material changes in the Company’s Significant Accounting Policies, including estimates and assumptions, as disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October ~~27, 2019.~~25, 2020.

Rounding: Certain amounts in the Consolidated Financial Statements and associated notes may not foot due to rounding. All percentages have been calculated using unrounded amounts.

Accounting Changes and Recent Accounting Pronouncements:

New Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in Current Fiscal Year

~~In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02,~~ ~~Leases (Topic 842)~~. The updated guidance requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and lease liability for all leases with terms of more than twelve months. Recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses will depend on the classification as a finance or operating lease. The update also requires expanded quantitative and qualitative disclosures. Accounting guidance for lessors is largely unchanged. The requirements of the new standard are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted the provisions of this new accounting standard at the beginning of fiscal 2020. For transition purposes, the Company elected the package of practical expedients to not reassess prior conclusions related to contracts containing leases, lease classification, and initial direct costs. The Company elected the comparative periods practical expedient, and as a result, the Company did not adjust its comparative period financial information or make the new required lease disclosures for periods before the effective date. Upon adoption, the Company recognized right-of-use assets of $112.7 million and lease liabilities of $114.1 million in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of October 28, 2019. The new standard did not have a material impact on the Consolidated Statements of Operations or the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

~~New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted~~

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (Topic 326).. The update provides guidance on the measurement of credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. The amendment replaces the current incurred loss impairment approach with a methodology to reflect expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to explain credit loss estimates. The updated guidance is to be applied on a modified retrospective approach and is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. ~~Early adoption is permitted for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods therein.~~ The Company ~~will adopt~~adopted the provisions of this new accounting standard at the beginning of fiscal ~~2021 and is in~~2021. The adoption did not have a material impact on the ~~process of evaluating the impact.~~Company's consolidated financial statements, thus no cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings was necessary.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement - Disclosure Framework (Topic 820). The updated guidance requires entities to disclose changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements and the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. Amendments in this guidance also require disclosure of transfers into and out of Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, purchases and issues of Level 3 assets and liabilities, and clarify that the measurement uncertainty disclosure is as of the reporting date. The guidance removes requirements to disclose the amounts and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, policy for timing between of transfers between levels, and the valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. The updated guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. ~~Early adoption is permitted for any removed or modified disclosures.~~ The Company ~~will adopt~~adopted the provisions of this new accounting standard at the beginning of fiscal 2021 and ~~is in the process of evaluating the impact.~~adoption did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans (Topic 715). The updated guidance requires additional disclosures of weighted-average interest crediting rates for cash balance plans and an explanation of the reasons for significant gains and losses related to changes in the benefit obligation. Amendments in the guidance also clarify the requirement to disclose the projected benefit obligation (PBO) and fair value of plan assets for plans with PBOs in excess of plan assets. The same disclosure is needed for the accumulated benefit obligation (ABO) and fair value of plan assets for plans with ABOs in excess of plan assets. The guidance removes certain previous disclosure requirements no longer considered cost beneficial. The amendments are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted the provisions of this new accounting standard at the beginning of fiscal 2021. The adoption did not impact the Company's interim disclosure and is ~~currently assessing~~not anticipated to have a material impact on the ~~timing and impact of adopting the updated provisions.~~annual disclosure.

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (Topic 740). The updated guidance simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions in Topic 740 and clarifying and

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amending existing guidance. The amendments are effective for fiscal years ~~ending~~beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the timing and impact of adopting the updated provisions.

Recently issued accounting standards or pronouncements not disclosed above have been excluded as they are not relevant to the Company.

NOTE B - ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES

Acquisition: On March 2, 2020, the Company acquired the assets comprising the Sadler's Smokehouse business (Sadler's) for a ~~preliminary~~final purchase price of ~~$268.9 million, subject to customary working capital adjustments.~~$270.8 million. Sadler's is an authentic, pit-smoked meats business based in Henderson, Texas. This acquisition strengthens the Company's foodservice position and provides an opportunity to further extend the Sadler's product line into the retail and deli channels.

The transaction was funded with cash on hand and accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method. ~~Allocations~~The Company completed an allocation of the ~~purchase price to~~fair value of the assets acquired ~~assets, including goodwill and intangibles assets, is pending the completion of a~~utilizing third-party ~~valuation. See Note D - Goodwill and Intangible Assets for preliminary amounts assigned to goodwill.~~valuation appraisals during fiscal 2020.

Operating results for this acquisition have been included in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations from the date of acquisition and are reflected in the Refrigerated Foods segment. Pro forma results are not material for inclusion.

~~Divestiture:~~ ~~On April 15, 2019, the Company completed the sale of CytoSport, Inc. (CytoSport), which included the~~ ~~Muscle Milk~~^® ~~and~~ ~~Evolve~~^® brands, to PepsiCo, Inc., and received final proceeds of $479.8 million. The divestiture resulted in a pretax gain of $16.5 million recognized in Selling, General and Administrative expense and a tax benefit of $17.0 million recognized within the Provision for Income Taxes on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

CytoSport's results of operations through the date of divestiture are included within Earnings Before Income Taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and are reported within the Grocery Products and International & Other segments (See Note N - Segment Reporting).

NOTE C ~~- INVENTORIES~~

~~Principal components of inventories are:~~

(in thousands) April 26,
2020 October 27,
2019
Finished Products $ 596,966
$ 604,035
Raw Materials and Work-in-Process 254,431
255,474
Operating Supplies 128,774
116,981
Maintenance Materials and Parts 68,820
65,872
Total $ 1,048,992
$ 1,042,362

~~NOTE D~~ - GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill: The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill for the thirteen ~~and twenty-six~~ weeks ended ~~April 26, 2020,~~January 24, 2021, are:


(in thousands)	Grocery Products		Refrigerated Foods		Jennie-O Turkey Store		International & Other		Total
Balance at October 25, 2020	$	632,301	$	1,607,005	$	176,628	$	196,793	$	2,612,727

Foreign Currency Translation	0		0		0		4,863		4,863
Balance at January 24, 2021	$	632,301	$	1,607,005	$	176,628	$	201,656	$	2,617,589

(in thousands) Grocery
Products Refrigerated
Foods
Jennie-O
Turkey Store
International
& Other Total
Balance at January 26, 2020 $ 632,301
$ 1,458,692
$ 176,628
$ 216,467
$ 2,484,088
Goodwill Acquired —
212,871
—
—
212,871
Foreign Currency Translation —
—
—
(14,120 ) (14,120 )
Balance at April 26, 2020 $ 632,301
$ 1,671,563
$ 176,628
$ 202,347
$ 2,682,839

(in thousands) Grocery
Products Refrigerated
Foods Jennie-O
Turkey Store International
& Other Total
Balance at October 27, 2019 $ 632,301
$ 1,458,692
$ 176,628
$ 214,024
$ 2,481,645
Goodwill Acquired —
212,871
—
—
212,871
Foreign Currency Translation —
—
—
(11,677 ) (11,677 )
Balance at April 26, 2020 $ 632,301
$ 1,671,563
$ 176,628
$ 202,347
$ 2,682,839

The increase to goodwill during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended April 26, 2020, is related to the acquisition of Sadler's. The allocation from goodwill to identifiable assets is pending a third party valuation.

Intangible Assets: The carrying amounts for indefinite-lived intangible assets are:


(in thousands)	January 24, 2021		October 25, 2020
Brands/Tradenames/Trademarks	$	953,190	$	953,190
Other Intangibles	184		184
Foreign Currency Translation	(6,203)		(6,923)
Total	$	947,171	$	946,452

(in thousands) April 26,
2020 October 27,
2019
Brands/Tradenames/Trademarks $ 953,190
$ 959,400
Other Intangibles 184
184
Foreign Currency Translation (6,211 ) (3,803 )
Total $ 947,163
$ 955,781

The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for definite-lived intangible assets are:

April 26, 2020 October 27, 2019
(in thousands)
Gross Carrying
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

Gross Carrying
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization
Customer Lists/Relationships $ 113,739
$ (41,350 ) $ 113,739
$ (36,744 )
Tradenames/Trademarks 10,536
(2,447 ) 4,326
(1,589 )
Other Intangibles 2,631
(1,920 ) 2,631
(1,228 )
Foreign Currency Translation —
(4,415 ) —
(3,054 )
Total $ 126,906
$ (50,132 ) $ 120,696
$ (42,615 )


	January 24, 2021				October 25, 2020
(in thousands)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Customer Lists/Relationships	$	117,239	$	(48,303)	$	117,239	$	(45,996)
Other Intangibles	60,241		(5,021)		60,631		(4,298)
Tradenames/Trademarks	10,536		(4,053)		10,536		(3,518)

Foreign Currency Translation	0		(4,354)		0		(4,760)
Total	$	188,016	$	(61,732)	$	188,406	$	(58,572)

Amortization expense was ~~$3.4~~$4.0 million and ~~$6.2~~$2.7 million for the thirteen ~~and twenty-six~~ weeks ended ~~April~~January 24, 2021 and January 26, 2020, ~~respectively, compared to $3.1 million and $6.3 for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended April 28, 2019.~~respectively.

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Estimated annual amortization expense for the five fiscal years after October ~~27, 2019,~~25, 2020, is:


(in thousands)
2021	$	16,477
2022	16,037
2023	15,132
2024	13,048
2025	11,432

(in thousands)
2020 $ 11,700
2021 12,000
2022 11,644
2023 10,739
2024 8,921

NOTE D - INVESTMENTS IN AND RECEIVABLES FROM AFFILIATES

The Company accounts for its majority-owned operations under the consolidation method. Investments in which the Company owns a minority interest, and for which there are no other indicators of control, are accounted for under the equity or cost method. These investments, along with any related receivables from affiliates, are included in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as Investments In and Receivables From Affiliates.

Investments In and Receivables From Affiliates consist of:


(in thousands)	Segment	% Owned	January 24, 2021		October 25, 2020
MegaMex Foods, LLC	Grocery Products	50%	$	214,974	$	220,907
Other Joint Ventures	International & Other	Various (20-40%)	89,893		87,466
Total			$	304,867	$	308,372

Equity in Earnings of Affiliates consists of:


		Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	Segment	January 24, 2021		January 26, 2020
MegaMex Foods, LLC	Grocery Products	$	12,433	$	9,461
Other Joint Ventures	International & Other	1,794		(1,873)
Total		$	14,228	$	7,588

For the thirteen weeks ended January 24, 2021, $11.3 million of dividends were received from affiliates, compared to $10.0 million of dividends received for the thirteen weeks ended January 26, 2020.

The Company recognized a basis difference of $21.3 million associated with the formation of MegaMex Foods, LLC, of which $11.7 million is remaining as of January 24, 2021. This difference is being amortized through Equity in Earnings of Affiliates.

NOTE E - ~~PENSION AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS~~INVENTORIES

~~Net periodic benefit cost for pension and other post-retirement benefit plans consists of:~~

Pension Benefits
Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands) April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019 April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019
Service Cost $ 8,896
$ 6,511
$ 17,792
$ 13,021
Interest Cost 13,411
15,095
26,821
30,192
Expected Return on Plan Assets (25,321 ) (23,121 ) (50,642 ) (46,246 )
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (542 ) (699 ) (1,084 ) (1,397 )
Recognized Actuarial Loss 5,597
3,701
11,192
7,402
Curtailment Loss (Gain) —
—
—
2,825
Net Periodic Cost $ 2,041
$ 1,487
$ 4,079
$ 5,797

Post-retirement Benefits
Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands) April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019 April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019
Service Cost $ 193
$ 173
$ 387
$ 347
Interest Cost 2,329
3,009
4,789
6,174
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (663 ) (669 ) (1,326 ) (1,338 )
Recognized Actuarial Loss 247
—
523
—
Curtailment Loss (Gain) —
—
—
(620 )
Net Periodic Cost $ 2,106
$ 2,513
$ 4,373
$ 4,563

~~Non-service cost~~Principal components of ~~net pension and postretirement benefit cost are presented within Interest and Investment Income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.~~inventories are:


(in thousands)	January 24, 2021		October 25, 2020
Finished Products	$	543,669	$	546,070
Raw Materials and Work-in-Process	325,735		318,975
Operating Supplies	143,157		136,547
Maintenance Materials and Parts	74,099		71,170
Total	$	1,086,660	$	1,072,762

~~Curtailments recognized in the first twenty-six weeks of fiscal 2019 were due to the sale of the Fremont, Nebraska, production facility.~~

NOTE F - DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING

The Company uses hedging programs to manage price risk associated with commodity purchases. These programs utilize futures ~~and options~~ contracts to manage the Company’s exposure to price fluctuations in the commodities markets. The Company has determined its designated hedging programs to be highly effective in offsetting the changes in fair value or cash flows generated

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by the items hedged. Effectiveness testing is performed on a quarterly basis to ascertain a high level of effectiveness for cash flow and fair value hedging programs.

Cash Flow Hedges: The Company designates corn and lean hog futures and options used to offset price fluctuations in the Company’s future direct grain and hog purchases as cash flow hedges. Effective gains or losses related to these cash flow hedges are reported in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (AOCL) and reclassified into earnings, through Cost of Products Sold, in the period or periods in which the hedged transactions affect earnings. The Company typically does not hedge its grain exposure beyond the next two upcoming fiscal years and its hog exposure beyond the next fiscal year.

Fair Value Hedges: The Company designates the futures it uses to minimize the price risk assumed when fixed forward priced contracts are offered to the Company’s commodity suppliers as fair value hedges. The intent of the program is to make the forward priced commodities cost nearly the same as cash market purchases at the date of delivery. Changes in the fair value of the futures contracts, along with the gain or loss on the hedged purchase commitment, are marked-to-market through earnings and recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as a Current Asset and Liability, respectively. Effective gains or losses related to these fair value hedges are recognized through Cost of Products Sold in the period or periods in which the hedged transactions affect earnings.

Other Derivatives: The Company holds certain futures and options contract positions as part of a merchandising program and to manage the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in commodity markets. The Company has not

applied hedge accounting to these positions. Activity related to derivatives not designated as hedges is immaterial to the consolidated financial statements.

Volume: ~~As of April 26, 2020, and October 27, 2019, the Company had the following~~The Company's outstanding commodity futures and options contracts related to its hedging ~~programs:~~programs include:

Volume

Commodity Contracts

~~April 26,~~January 24, 2021

October 25, 2020

~~October 27, 2019~~

Corn

~~20.4~~30.7 million bushels

~~30.4~~26.0 million bushels

Lean Hogs

~~199.1~~140.4 million pounds

~~187.3~~153.7 million pounds

Fair Value of Derivatives: The fair values of the Company’s derivative instruments ~~as of April 26, 2020, and October 27, 2019,~~ are:

Fair Value ⁽¹⁾

Gross Fair Value (1)

(in thousands)

Location on Consolidated Statements

of Financial Position

April 26,
2020

October 27,
2019

(in thousands)

Location on Consolidated Statements

of Financial Position

January 24, 2021

October 25, 2020

Derivatives Designated as Hedges:

Commodity Contracts

Other Current Assets

(32,187

)

6,405

Commodity Contracts

Other Current Assets

9,372

(1,330)

⁽¹⁾ Amounts represent the gross fair value of derivative assets and liabilities. The Company nets the derivative assets and liabilities for each of its hedging programs, including cash collateral, when a master netting arrangement exists between the Company and the counterparty to the derivative contract. The amount or timing of cash collateral balances may impact the classification of the derivative in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. The gross ~~liability~~asset position as of ~~April 26, 2020~~January 24, 2021 is offset by the obligation to return net cash collateral of ~~$42.0~~$2.6 million contained within the master netting arrangement. The gross liability position as of October 25, 2020 is offset by the right to reclaim net cash collateral of $12.3 million. See Note KI - Fair Value Measurements for a discussion of these net amounts as reported in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

Fair Value Hedge - Assets (Liabilities): The carrying ~~amount~~amounts of the Company's fair value hedge assets (liabilities) ~~as of April 26, 2020, and October 27, 2019,~~ are:


Location on Consolidated Statements of Financial Position	Carrying Amount(1) of the Hedged Assets/(Liabilities)
(in thousands)	January 24, 2021		October 25, 2020
Accounts Payable	$	7,018	$	4,269

Location on Consolidated Statements
of Financial Position

Carrying Amount of the Hedged
Assets/(Liabilities)
(in thousands) April 26,
2020 October 27, 2019
Accounts Payable $ (5,642 ) $ (2,805 )
(1) Amounts represent the carrying amount of fair value hedged assets and liabilities which are offset by other assets included in master netting arrangements described above.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Impact: As of ~~April 26, 2020,~~January 24, 2021, the Company included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss hedging ~~losses~~gains of ~~$46.1~~$19.4 million (before tax) relating to its positions. The Company expects to recognize the majority of these ~~losses~~gains over the next twelve months.

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The effect of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss for gains or losses (before tax) related to the Company's derivative instruments ~~for the thirteen weeks ended April 26, 2020, and April 28, 2019, are:~~is as follows:

Gain/(Loss)

Recognized

in AOCL (1)

Location on

Consolidated

Statements

of Operations

Gain/(Loss)

Reclassified from

AOCL into Earnings (1)

Thirteen Weeks Ended

(in thousands)

January 24, 2021

January 26, 2020

January 24, 2021

January 26, 2020

Cash Flow Hedges:

Commodity Contracts

16,552

(8,626)

Cost of Products Sold

(50)

(1,875)

Gain/(Loss)
Recognized
in AOCL ⁽¹⁾

Location on
Consolidated
Statements
of Operations

Gain/(Loss)
Reclassified from
AOCL into Earnings ⁽¹⁾
Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands) April 26, 2020 April 28, 2019 April 26, 2020 April 28, 2019
Cash Flow Hedges:
Commodity Contracts $ (47,944 ) $ 505
Cost of Products Sold $ (5,477 ) $ (532 )
Excluded Component ⁽²⁾
—
5,930

~~The effect of~~(1) See Note H - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss for the after-tax impact of these gains or losses ~~(before tax) related to the Company's derivative instruments for the twenty-six weeks ended April 26, 2020 and April 28, 2019, are:~~on Net Earnings.

Gain/(Loss)
Recognized
in AOCL ⁽¹⁾

Location on
Consolidated
Statements
of Operations

Gain/(Loss)
Reclassified from
AOCL into Earnings ⁽¹⁾
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands) April 26, 2020 April 28, 2019 April 26, 2020 April 28, 2019
Cash Flow Hedges:
Commodity Contracts $ (56,571 ) $ (337 ) Cost of Products Sold $ (7,352 ) $ (1,775 )
Excluded Component ⁽²⁾
—
5,243


⁽¹⁾	~~See Note H - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss for the after-tax impact of these gains or losses on Net Earnings.~~


⁽²⁾	~~Represents the time value amount of lean hog options excluded from the assessment of effectiveness for which the difference between changes in fair value and periodic amortization is recorded in AOCL.~~

Consolidated Statements of Operations Impact: The effect on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for gains or losses (before tax) related to the Company's derivative instruments ~~for~~is as follows:


	Cost of Products Sold
	Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	January 24, 2021		January 26, 2020
Consolidated Statements of Operations	$	2,010,977	$	1,916,014

Cash Flow Hedges - Commodity Contracts
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL	(50)		(1,875)


Fair Value Hedges - Commodity Contracts
Gain (Loss) on Commodity Futures (1)	(2,913)		3,186

Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings	$	(2,963)	$	1,311

(1)Amounts represent gains or losses on commodity contracts designated as fair value hedges that were closed during the thirteen ~~and twenty-six~~ weeks ended ~~April~~January 24, 2021, and January 26, 2020, ~~and April 28, 2019, are:~~

Cost of Products Sold
Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands) April 26, 2020 April 28, 2019 April 26, 2020 April 28, 2019
Consolidated Statements of Operations $ 1,945,113
$ 1,875,595
$ 3,861,127
$ 3,747,616

Cash Flow Hedges - Commodity Contracts
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL (5,477 ) (532 ) (7,352 ) (1,775 )
Amortization of Excluded Component from Options —
(1,110 ) —
(2,468 )

Fair Value Hedges - Commodity Contracts
Gain (Loss) on Commodity Futures ⁽¹⁾
5,960
705
9,146
1,637
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings $ 483
$ (937 )
$ 1,794

$ (2,606 )


⁽¹⁾	~~Amounts represent losses on commodity contracts designated as fair value hedges that were closed during the~~

~~thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended April 26, 2020, and April 28, 2019,~~ which were offset by a corresponding gain or loss on the underlying hedged purchase commitment. Additional gains or losses related to changes in the fair value of open commodity contracts, along with the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged purchase commitment, are also marked-to-market through earnings with no impact on a net basis.

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NOTE G - ~~INVESTMENTS IN~~PENSION AND ~~RECEIVABLES FROM AFFILIATES~~OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS

~~The Company accounts~~Net periodic benefit cost for ~~its majority-owned operations under the consolidation method. Investments in which the Company owns a minority interest,~~pension and ~~for which there~~other post-retirement benefit plans consists of:


	Pension Benefits
	Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	January 24, 2021		January 26, 2020
Service Cost	$	9,107	$	8,896
Interest Cost	12,362		13,410
Expected Return on Plan Assets	(25,189)		(25,321)
Amortization of Prior Service Cost	(367)		(542)
Recognized Actuarial Loss	5,578		5,596

Net Periodic Cost	$	1,491	$	2,039


	Post-retirement Benefits
	Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	January 24, 2021		January 26, 2020
Service Cost	$	131	$	195
Interest Cost	1,948		2,460
Amortization of Prior Service Cost	(164)		(663)
Recognized Actuarial Loss	496		275

Net Periodic Cost	$	2,411	$	2,267

Non-service cost components of net pension and postretirement benefit cost are ~~no other indicators of control, are accounted for under the equity or cost method. These investments, along with any related receivables from affiliates, are included in~~presented within Interest and Investment Income on the Consolidated Statements of ~~Financial Position as Investments In and Receivables From Affiliates.~~Operations.

~~Investments In and Receivables From Affiliates consist of:~~

(in thousands)
Segment % Owned April 26,
2020 October 27,
2019
MegaMex Foods, LLC Grocery Products 50% $ 221,591
$ 218,592
Other Joint Ventures International & Other Various (20-40%) 81,602
70,565
Total $ 303,194
$ 289,157

~~Equity in Earnings of Affiliates consists of:~~

Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands)

Segment
April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019 April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019
MegaMex Foods, LLC Grocery Products $ 7,679
$ 13,479
$ 17,140
$ 23,981
Other Joint Ventures International & Other 2,342
(188 ) 469
768
Total $ 10,021
$ 13,291
$ 17,608
$ 24,749

For the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended April 26, 2020, $10.0 million and $20.0 million of dividends were received from affiliates, compared to $10.0 million of dividends received for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended April 28, 2019.

The Company recognized a basis difference of $21.3 million associated with the formation of MegaMex Foods, LLC, of which $12.3 million is remaining as of April 26, 2020. This difference is being amortized through Equity in Earnings of Affiliates.

NOTE H - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss are:


Thirteen Weeks Ended January 24, 2021
(in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation		Pension & Other Benefits			Hedging Deferred Gain (Loss)			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss









Balance at October 25, 2020	$	(64,161)	$	(333,178)		$	2,089		$	(395,250)
Unrecognized Gains (Losses)
Gross	17,583		0			16,552			34,135
Tax Effect	0		0			(3,993)			(3,993)
Reclassification into Net Earnings
Gross	0		5,543		(1)	50		(2)	5,593
Tax Effect	0		(1,343)			(10)			(1,353)
Net of Tax Amount	17,583		4,199			12,599			34,381
Balance at January 24, 2021	$	(46,578)	$	(328,979)		$	14,688		$	(360,869)

(1) Included in the computation of net periodic cost. See Note G - Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits for additional details.

(2)Included in Cost of Products Sold in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

(in thousands) Foreign
Currency
Translation Pension &
Other
Benefits
Hedging
Deferred
Gain (Loss)
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Balance at January 26, 2020 $ (45,184 ) $ (345,364 ) $ (2,730 ) $ (393,278 )
Unrecognized Gains (Losses)
Gross (26,108 ) 78
(47,944 ) (73,975 )
Tax Effect —
—
11,702
11,702
Reclassification into Net Earnings
Gross —
4,639
⁽¹⁾
5,477
⁽²⁾
10,116
Tax Effect —
(1,136 ) (1,337 ) (2,473 )
Net of Tax Amount (26,108 ) 3,582
(32,103 ) (54,630 )
Balance at April 26, 2020 $ (71,292 ) $ (341,783 ) $ (34,833 ) $ (447,908 )

(in thousands) Foreign
Currency
Translation Pension &
Other
Benefits
Hedging
Deferred
Gain (Loss)
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Balance at October 27, 2019 $ (52,996 ) $ (348,877 ) $ 2,373
$ (399,500 )
Unrecognized Gains (Losses)
Gross (18,296 ) 68
(56,571 ) (74,799 )
Tax Effect —
—
13,807
13,807
Reclassification into Net Earnings
Gross —
9,305
⁽¹⁾
7,352
⁽²⁾
16,657
Tax Effect —
(2,279 ) (1,794 ) (4,073 )
Net of Tax Amount (18,296 ) 7,093
(37,206 ) (48,408 )
Balance at April 26, 2020 $ (71,292 ) $ (341,783 ) $ (34,833 ) $ (447,908 )


⁽¹⁾Table of Contents	~~Included in the computation of net periodic cost. See Note E - Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits for additional details.~~


⁽²⁾	~~Included in Cost of Products Sold in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.~~

NOTE I ~~- INCOME TAXES~~

The Company's tax provision is determined using an estimated annual effective tax rate and adjusted for discrete taxable events that may occur during the quarter. The effects of tax legislation are recognized in the period in which the law is enacted. The deferred tax assets and liabilities are remeasured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years the related temporary differences are anticipated to reverse.

On December 22, 2017, the United States (U.S.) enacted comprehensive tax legislation into law, H.R. 1, commonly referred to as the Tax Act. Except for certain provisions, the Tax Act is effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018. As a fiscal year U.S. taxpayer, the majority of the provisions, such as eliminating the domestic manufacturing deduction, creating new taxes on certain foreign sourced income, and introducing new limitations on certain business deductions, applied to the Company in fiscal 2019. For fiscal 2019 and future periods, the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate is 21.0 percent.

In March 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-05, Income Taxes: Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (Topic 740), allowing a measurement period of up to one year after the enactment date of the Tax Act to finalize the recording of the related tax impacts. As of January 27, 2019, the Company completed the accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Act.

During fiscal 2018, the Company provisionally recorded the transition tax on its foreign earnings. Those foreign earnings have been deemed repatriated for U.S. federal tax purposes. The Company maintains all earnings are permanently reinvested. Accordingly, no additional income taxes have been provided for withholding tax, state tax, or other taxes.

The Company's effective tax rate for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended April 26, 2020, was 20.6 percent and 18.4 percent, respectively, compared to 11.1 percent and 16.1 percent for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended April 28, 2019. The lower rate for the second quarter of 2019 resulted from the net tax benefits generated from the CytoSport divestiture and equity based compensation.

The amount of unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties, is recorded in Other Long-term Liabilities. If recognized as of April 26, 2020, and April 28, 2019, $24.0 million and $27.7 million, respectively, would impact the Company’s effective tax rate. The Company includes accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in Income Tax Expense. Interest and penalties included in income tax expense was immaterial for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended April 26, 2020, and April 28, 2019. The amount of accrued interest and penalties at April 26, 2020, and April 28, 2019, associated with unrecognized tax benefits was $6.1 million and $6.7 million, respectively.

The Company is regularly audited by federal and state taxing authorities. The United States Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.) concluded its examination of fiscal 2017 in the second quarter of fiscal 2019. The Company has elected to participate in the Compliance Assurance Process (CAP) for fiscal years 2018 through 2021. The objective of CAP is to contemporaneously work with the I.R.S. to achieve federal tax compliance and resolve all or most of the issues prior to filing of the tax return. The Company may elect to continue participating in CAP for future tax years. The Company may withdraw from the program at any time.

The Company is in various stages of audit by several state taxing authorities on a variety of fiscal years, dating back to 2011. While it is reasonably possible that one or more of these audits may be completed within the next 12 months and the related unrecognized tax benefits may change, based on the status of the examinations it is not possible to reasonably estimate the effect of any amount of such change to previously recorded uncertain tax positions.

~~NOTE J - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION~~

The Company issues stock options, restricted stock units, and restricted shares as part of its stock incentive plans for employees and non-employee directors. During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended April 26, 2020, stock-based compensation expense was ~~$6.2~~ ~~million and~~ ~~$15.5~~ ~~million, respectively, compared to $5.6 million and~~ ~~$13.5~~ million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended April 28, 2019. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense ratably over the shorter of the vesting period or the individual's retirement eligibility date. The fair value of stock-based compensation granted to retirement-eligible individuals is expensed at the time of grant.

~~At April 26, 2020, there was~~ ~~$31.2~~ million of total unrecognized compensation expense from stock-based compensation arrangements granted under the plans. This compensation is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.4 years. During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended April 26, 2020, cash received from stock option exercises was $28.0 million and ~~$64.4~~ ~~million, respectively, compared to $28.3 million and~~ ~~$44.3~~ ~~million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended April 28, 2019.~~

~~Shares issued for option exercises, restricted stock units, and restricted shares may be either authorized but unissued shares or shares of treasury stock.~~

~~Stock Options:~~ ~~The Company’s policy is to grant options with the exercise price equal to the market price of the common stock on the date of grant. Options typically vest over four years and expire~~ ~~ten years~~ ~~after the date of the grant.~~

Effective with fiscal 2020 grants, the Company has determined the equity award value for eligible employees will be delivered 50 percent in stock options as described above and 50 percent in time-vested restricted stock units with a three-year cliff vesting.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company made a one-time grant of 200 stock options to each active, full-time employee and 100 stock options to each active, part-time employee of the Company on April 30, 2018. The options vest in five years and expire ten years after the grant date.

~~A reconciliation of the number of options outstanding and exercisable (in thousands) as of April 26, 2020 is:~~

Shares
Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price

Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (Years)

Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
Stock Options Outstanding at October 27, 2019 25,994
$ 26.49

Granted 1,209
45.86

Exercised 4,927
15.40

Forfeited 124
36.41

Stock Options Outstanding at April 26, 2020 22,152
29.96
5.6 $ 369,036
Stock Options Exercisable at April 26, 2020 15,141
$ 25.63
4.3 $ 317,637

The weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options granted and the total intrinsic value of options exercised (in thousands) during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended April 26, 2020, and April 28, 2019, are:

Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019 April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019
Weighted-average Grant Date Fair Value $ 7.92
$ 8.21
$ 7.71
$ 9.24
Intrinsic Value of Exercised Options 55,948
75,545
153,894
107,786

~~The fair value of each option award is calculated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model utilizing the following weighted-average assumptions:~~

Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019 April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019
Risk-free Interest Rate 1.5 % 2.6 % 1.7 % 2.8 %
Dividend Yield 2.0 % 2.0 % 2.0 % 1.9 %
Stock Price Volatility 19.0 % 19.0 % 19.0 % 19.0 %
Expected Option Life 8 years
8 years
8 years
8 years

As part of the annual valuation process, the Company reassesses the appropriateness of the inputs used in the valuation models. The Company establishes the risk-free interest rate using U.S. Treasury yields as of the grant date. The dividend yield is based on the dividend rate approved by the Company’s Board of Directors and the stock price on the grant date. The expected volatility assumption is based primarily on historical volatility. As a reasonableness test, implied volatility from exchange traded options is also examined to validate the volatility range obtained from the historical analysis. The expected life assumption is based on an analysis of past exercise behavior by option holders. In performing the valuations for option grants, the Company has not stratified option holders as exercise behavior has historically been consistent across all employees.

~~Restricted Stock Units:~~ Restricted stock units are valued equal to the market price of the common stock on the date of grant and vest after three years. These awards accumulate dividend equivalents, which are provided as additional units and are subject to the same vesting requirements as the underlying grant.

~~A reconciliation of the restricted stock units (in thousands) as of April 26, 2020 is:~~

Shares
Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price

Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (Years)

Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
Restricted Stock Units Outstanding at October 27, 2019 —
$ —

Granted 203
45.86

Vested 7
45.54

Restricted Stock Units Outstanding at April 26, 2020 196
$ 45.87
2.1 $ 9,114

The weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted stock units granted and the total fair value (in thousands) of restricted stock units granted during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended April 26, 2020, and April 28, 2019, are:

Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019 April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019
Weighted-average Grant Date Fair Value $ 47.43
$ —
$ 45.86
$ —
Fair Value of Restricted Stock Units Granted 1,625
—
9,320
—

~~Restricted Shares:~~ Restricted shares awarded to non-employee directors annually on February 1 are subject to a restricted period which expires the date of the Company’s next annual stockholders meeting. Newly elected directors receive a prorated award of restricted shares of the Company's common stock, which expires on the date of the Company's second succeeding annual stockholders meeting. A reconciliation of the restricted shares (in thousands) as of April 26, 2020 is:

Shares
Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Restricted Shares Outstanding at October 27, 2019 51
$ 42.23
Granted 41
47.29
Vested 47
42.08
Restricted Shares Outstanding at April 26, 2020 45
$ 47.03

The weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted shares granted, the total fair value (in thousands) of restricted shares granted, and the fair value (in thousands) of shares that have vested during the twenty-six weeks ended April 26, 2020, and April 28, 2019, are:

Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019
Weighted-average Grant Date Fair Value $ 47.29
$ 42.23
Fair Value of Restricted Shares Granted 1,973
2,134
Fair Value of Shares Vested 1,974
1,760

~~NOTE K~~ - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Pursuant to the provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (ASC 820), the Company measures certain assets and liabilities at fair value or discloses the fair value of certain assets and liabilities recorded at cost in the consolidated financial statements. Fair value is calculated as 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 (an exit price). ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires assets and liabilities measured at fair value to be categorized into one of three levels based on the inputs used in the valuation. The Company classifies assets and liabilities in their entirety based on the lowest level of input significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels are defined as follows:

Level 1: Observable inputs based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Observable inputs, other than those included in Level 1, based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, or quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in inactive markets.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect an entity’s own assumptions about what inputs a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances.

The Company’s financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis as of ~~April 26, 2020,~~January 24, 2021, and October ~~27, 2019,~~25, 2020, and their level within the fair value hierarchy, are:


	Fair Value Measurements at January 24, 2021
(in thousands)	Total Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets at Fair Value
Cash and Cash Equivalents (1)	$	1,751,541	$	1,750,458	$	1,083	$	0
Short-term Marketable Securities (2)	17,520		5,749		11,771		0
Other Trading Securities (3)	192,705		0		192,705		0
Commodity Derivatives (4)	6,763		6,763		0		0
Total Assets at Fair Value	$	1,968,529	$	1,762,970	$	205,559	$	0
Liabilities at Fair Value
Deferred Compensation (3)	$	68,714	$	0	$	68,714	$	0
Total Liabilities at Fair Value	$	68,714	$	0	$	68,714	$	0

Fair Value Measurements at April 26, 2020
(in thousands) Total Fair Value
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets at Fair Value

Cash and Cash Equivalents ⁽¹⁾
$ 606,073
$ 604,583
$ 1,490
$ —
Short-term Marketable Securities ⁽²⁾
16,841
6,848
9,993
—
Other Trading Securities ⁽³⁾
159,190
—
159,190
—
Commodity Derivatives ⁽⁴⁾
15,072
15,072
—
—
Total Assets at Fair Value $ 797,176
$ 626,503
$ 170,673
$ —
Liabilities at Fair Value
Deferred Compensation ⁽³⁾
$ 57,902
$ —
$ 57,902
$ —
Total Liabilities at Fair Value $ 57,902
$ —
$ 57,902
$ —


	Fair Value Measurements at October 27, 2019									Fair Value Measurements at October 25, 2020
(in thousands)	Total Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		(in thousands)	Total Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets at Fair Value									Assets at Fair Value
Cash and Cash Equivalents ⁽¹⁾	$	672,901	$	672,458	$	443	$	—	Cash and Cash Equivalents (1)	$	1,714,309	$	1,713,098	$	1,211	$	0
Short-term Marketable Securities ⁽²⁾	14,736		5,186		9,550		—		Short-term Marketable Securities (2)	17,338		5,728		11,610		0
Other Trading Securities ⁽³⁾	157,526		—		157,526		—		Other Trading Securities (3)	173,114		0		173,114		0
Commodity Derivatives ⁽⁴⁾	12,882		12,882		—		—		Commodity Derivatives (4)	10,950		10,950		0		0
Total Assets at Fair Value	$	858,045	$	690,526	$	167,519	$	—	Total Assets at Fair Value	$	1,915,711	$	1,729,776	$	185,935	$	0
Liabilities at Fair Value									Liabilities at Fair Value
Deferred Compensation ⁽³⁾	$	62,373	$	—	$	62,373	$	—	Deferred Compensation (3)	$	65,154	$	0	$	65,154	$	0
Total Liabilities at Fair Value	$	62,373	$	—	$	62,373	$	—	Total Liabilities at Fair Value	$	65,154	$	0	$	65,154	$	0

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of the financial assets and liabilities above:


⁽¹⁾ (1) The Company’s cash equivalents considered Level 1 consist primarily of bank deposits, money market funds rated AAA, or other highly liquid investment accounts, and have a maturity date of three months or less. Cash equivalents considered Level 2 are funds holding agency bonds or securities recognized at amortized cost.	The Company’s cash equivalents considered Level 1 consist primarily of bank deposits, money market funds rated AAA, or other highly liquid investment accounts, and have a maturity date of three months or less. Cash equivalents considered Level 2 are funds holding agency bonds or securities recognized at amortized cost.

⁽²⁾

The Company holds securities as part of a portfolio maintained to generate investment income and to provide cash for operations of the Company, if necessary. The portfolio is managed by a third party who is responsible for daily trading activities, and all assets within the portfolio are highly liquid. The cash, U.S. government securities, and money market funds rated AAA held by the portfolio are classified as Level 1. The current investment portfolio also includes corporate bonds and other asset backed securities for which there is an active, quoted market. Market prices are obtained from a variety of industry providers, large financial institutions, and other third-party sources to calculate a representative daily market value, and therefore, these securities are classified as Level 2.

⁽³⁾

The Company maintains a rabbi trust to fund certain supplemental executive retirement plans and deferred compensation plans. Under the plans, the participants can defer certain types of compensation and elect to receive a return on the deferred amounts based on the changes in fair value of various investment options, primarily a variety of mutual funds. The majority of the funds held in the rabbi trust relate to the supplemental executive retirement plans and have been invested in fixed income funds managed by a third party. The declared rate on these funds is set based on a formula using the yield of the general account investment portfolio supporting the fund, adjusted for expenses and other charges. The rate is guaranteed for one year at issue and may be reset annually on the policy anniversary, subject to a guaranteed minimum rate. As the value is based on adjusted market rates and the fixed rate is only reset on an annual basis, these funds are classified as Level 2. The remaining funds held are also managed by a third-party insurance policy, the values of which represent their cash surrender value based on the fair value of the underlying investments in the account and include equity

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(2) The Company holds securities as part of a portfolio maintained to generate investment income and to provide cash for operations of the Company, if necessary. The portfolio is managed by a third party who is responsible for daily trading activities, and all assets within the portfolio are highly liquid. The cash, U.S. government securities, and money market funds rated AAA held by the portfolio are classified as Level 1. The current investment portfolio also includes corporate bonds and other asset backed securities for which there is an active, quoted market. Market prices are obtained from a variety of industry providers, large financial institutions, and other third-party sources to calculate a representative daily market value, and therefore, these securities are classified as Level 2.

(3) The Company maintains a rabbi trust to fund certain supplemental executive retirement plans and deferred compensation plans. The funds held in the rabbi trust relate to the supplemental executive retirement plans and have been invested primarily in fixed income funds managed by a third party. The declared rate on these funds is set based on a formula using the yield of the general account investment portfolio supporting the fund, adjusted for expenses and other charges. The rate is guaranteed for one year at issue and may be reset annually on the policy anniversary, subject to a guaranteed minimum rate. As the value is based on adjusted market rates and the fixed rate is only reset on an annual basis, these funds are classified as Level 2. Under the deferred compensation plans, participants can defer certain types of compensation and elect to receive a return on the deferred amounts based on the changes in fair value of various investment options These funds are managed by a third-party insurance policy, the values of which represent their cash surrender value based on the fair value of the underlying investments in the account and include equity securities, money market accounts, bond funds or other portfolios for which there is an active quoted market. Therefore, these policies are also classified as Level 2. The related deferred compensation liabilities are included in Other Long-Term Liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position with investment options generally mirroring those funds held by the rabbi trust. These balances are classified as Level 2. The Company also offers a fixed rate investment option to participants. The rate earned on these investments is adjusted annually based on a specified percentage of the I.R.S. applicable federal rates. These balances are also classified as Level 2. The funds held in the rabbi trust are included in Other Assets on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. The related deferred compensation liabilities are included in Other Long-term Liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position with investment options generally mirroring those funds held by the rabbi trust. Therefore, the investments are classified as Level 2. Securities held by the trust are classified as trading securities. ~~Therefore, unrealized~~Unrealized gains and losses associated with these investments are included in the Company's earnings. During the thirteen ~~and twenty-six~~ weeks ended ~~April 26, 2020,~~January 24, 2021, securities held by the trust generated ~~losses~~gains of ~~$11.4~~$11.8 million ~~and $6.7 million, respectively,~~ compared to gains of ~~$4.8 million and $6.2~~$5.2 million for the thirteen ~~and twenty-six~~ weeks ended ~~April 28, 2019.~~January 26, 2020.

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(4) The Company’s commodity derivatives represent futures contracts and options used in its hedging or other programs to offset price fluctuations associated with purchases of corn and hogs, and to minimize the price risk assumed when forward priced contracts are offered to the Company’s commodity suppliers. The Company’s futures contracts for corn are traded on the Chicago Board of Trade, while futures contracts for lean hogs are traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. These are active markets with quoted prices available, and these contracts are classified as Level 1. All derivatives are reviewed for potential credit risk and risk of nonperformance. The net balance for each program is included in Other Current Assets or Accounts Payable, as appropriate, in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. As of January 24, 2021, the Company has recognized the obligation to return net cash collateral of $2.6 million from various counterparties (including cash of $11.1 million less $13.7 million of realized loss). As of October 25, 2020, the Company had recognized the right to reclaim net cash collateral of $12.3 million from various counterparties (including cash of $25.5 million less $13.2 million of realized loss).

The Company’s commodity derivatives represent futures contracts and options used in its hedging or other programs to offset price fluctuations associated with purchases of corn and hogs, and to minimize the price risk assumed when forward priced contracts are offered to the Company’s commodity suppliers. The Company’s futures contracts for corn are traded on the Chicago Board of Trade, while futures contracts for lean hogs are traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. These are active markets with quoted prices available, and these contracts are classified as Level 1. All derivatives are reviewed for potential credit risk and risk of nonperformance. The net balance for each program is included in Other Current Assets or Accounts Payable, as appropriate, in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. As of April 26, 2020, the Company has recognized the right to reclaim net cash collateral of $47.5 million from various counterparties (including $5.5 million of realized gains on closed positions and cash of $42.0 million). As of October 27, 2019, the Company had recognized the right to reclaim net cash collateral of $6.5 million from various counterparties (including $10.5 million of realized gains on closed positions offset by cash owed of $4.0 million).

The Company’s financial assets and liabilities include accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other liabilities, for which carrying value approximates fair value. The Company does not carry its long-term debt at fair value in its Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. ~~Based on borrowing rates available to the Company for long-term financing with similar terms and average maturities, the~~The fair value of long-term debt, utilizing discounted cash flows (Level 2), was ~~$254.1~~$1,267.7 million as of ~~April 26, 2020,~~January 24, 2021, and ~~$257.7~~$1,238.8 million as of October ~~27, 2019.~~25, 2020.

In accordance with the provisions of ASC 820, the Company measures certain nonfinancial assets and liabilities at fair value, which are recognized or disclosed on a nonrecurring basis (e.g. goodwill, intangible assets, and property, plant and equipment). During the ~~twenty-six~~thirteen weeks ended ~~April~~January 24, 2021, and January 26, 2020, ~~and April 28, 2019,~~ there were no material remeasurements of assets or liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis subsequent to their initial recognition.

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NOTE LJ - ~~LEASES~~INCOME TAXES

The Company's effective tax rate for the thirteen weeks ended January 24, 2021, was 19.7 percent compared to 16.3 percent for the corresponding period a year ago.

The amount of unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties, is recorded in Other Long-term Liabilities. If recognized as of January 24, 2021, and January 26, 2020, $28.3 million and $23.3 million, respectively, would impact the Company’s effective tax rate. The Company includes accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. Interest and penalties included in income tax expense was immaterial for the thirteen weeks ended January 24, 2021, and January 26, 2020. The amount of accrued interest and penalties at January 24, 2021, and January 26, 2020, associated with unrecognized tax benefits was $7.3 million and $6.5 million, respectively.

The Company is regularly audited by federal and state taxing authorities. The United States Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.) concluded its examination of fiscal 2018 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. The Company has ~~operating leases~~elected to participate in the Compliance Assurance Process (CAP) for ~~manufacturing facilities, office space, warehouses, transportation equipment,~~fiscal years through 2022. The objective of CAP is to contemporaneously work with the I.R.S. to achieve federal tax compliance and ~~miscellaneous real estate and equipment contracts. Finance leases primarily include turkey growing facilities and an aircraft.~~resolve all or most of the issues prior to filing of the tax return. The ~~Company's lessor portfolio consists primarily of immaterial operating leases of farm land~~Company may elect to ~~third parties.~~continue participating in CAP for future tax years; the Company may withdraw from the program at any time.

The Company ~~determines if an arrangement contains~~is in various stages of audit by several state taxing authorities on a ~~lease at inception. Right-of-use assets~~variety of fiscal years, dating back to 2015. While it is reasonably possible that one or more of these audits may be completed within the next 12 months and ~~lease liabilities are recognized~~the related unrecognized tax benefits may change, based on the present value of future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. Leases with an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. The Company combines lease and non-lease components together in determining the minimum lease payments for all leases.

~~The length~~status of the lease term used in recording right-of-use assets and lease liabilities is based on the contractually required lease term adjusted for any options to renew, early terminate, or purchase the lease that are reasonably certain of being exercised. Most leases include 1 or more options to renew or terminate. The exercise of lease renewal and termination options is at the Company’s discretion and generallyexaminations it is not possible to reasonably certain at lease commencement. The Company’s lease agreements typically do not contain material residual value guarantees. The Company has 1 lease with an immaterial residual value guarantee that is included inestimate the ~~minimum lease payments.~~effect of any amount of such change to previously recorded uncertain tax positions.

Certain lease agreements include rental payment increases over the lease term that can be fixed or variable. Fixed payment increases and variable payment increases based on an index or rate are included in the initial lease liability using the index or rate at commencement date. Variable payment increases not based on an index or rate are recognized as incurred.

If the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable, the Company used its periodic incremental borrowing rate, based on the information available at commencement date, to determine the present value of future lease payments. For the initial implementation of ASU 2016-02, ~~Leases (Topic 842)~~ ~~the incremental borrowing rate on October 28, 2019, was used to determine the present value of existing operating right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.~~

~~Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases as of April 26, 2020, are:~~

(in thousands) Location on Consolidated Statements of Financial Position April 26, 2020
Right-of-Use Assets
Operating Other Assets $ 59,054
Finance Net Property, Plant and Equipment 65,059
Total Right-of-Use Assets $ 124,114
Liabilities
Current
Operating Accrued Expenses $ 13,767
Finance Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt 8,295
Noncurrent
Operating Other Long-Term Liabilities 47,339
Finance Long-Term Debt - Less Current Maturities 56,861
Total Lease Liabilities
$ 126,263

~~Lease expenses for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended April 26, 2020, are:~~

Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands) April 26, 2020 April 26, 2020
Operating Lease Cost ⁽¹⁾
$ 5,366
$ 10,490
Finance Lease Cost

Amortization of Right-of-Use Assets 2,001
4,000
Interest on Lease Liabilities 587
1,192
Variable Lease Cost ⁽²⁾
106,866
209,534
Net Lease Cost $ 114,820
$ 225,216


⁽¹⁾	~~Includes short-term lease costs, which are immaterial.~~

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ASC 842 - Leases requires disclosure of payments related to agreements with an embedded lease that are not otherwise reflected on the balance sheet. The Company's variable lease costs primarily include inventory related expenses, such as materials, labor, and overhead from manufacturing and service agreements that contain embedded leases. Variability of these costs is determined based on usage or output and may vary for other reasons such as changes in material prices.

~~The weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate for lease liabilities included in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of April 26, 2020, are:~~



	~~April 26, 2020~~
~~Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term~~
~~Operating Leases~~	~~7.37 years~~
~~Finance Leases~~	~~8.59 years~~
~~Weighted Average Discount Rate~~
~~Operating Leases~~	~~2.29~~	%
~~Finance Leases~~	~~3.57~~	%

~~Supplemental cash flow and other information related to leases for the twenty-six weeks ended April 26, 2020, are:~~

(in thousands) April 26, 2020
Cash Paid for Amounts Included in the Measurement of Lease Liabilities
Operating Cash Flows from Operating Leases $ 7,258
Operating Cash Flows from Finance Leases 1,192
Financing Cash Flows from Finance Leases 4,069

ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities 3,600

~~The maturity of the Company's lease liabilities as of April 26, 2020, are:~~

(in thousands)
Operating Leases⁽¹⁾

Finance Leases ⁽²⁾
Total
2020 (twenty-six weeks remaining) $ 9,055
$ 5,240
$ 14,296
2021 12,787
10,324
23,111
2022 10,087
9,934
20,021
2023 8,428
9,738
18,166
2024 5,598
9,612
15,209
2025 3,415
8,117
11,532
2026 and beyond 18,644
21,192
39,836
Total Lease Payments $ 68,015
$ 74,157
$ 142,172
Less: Imputed Interest 6,908
9,001
15,909
Present Value of Lease Liabilities $ 61,107
$ 65,156
$ 126,263


⁽¹⁾	~~Operating lease payments exclude $0.2 million of legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced.~~


⁽²⁾	~~Over the life of the lease contracts, finance lease payments include $8.7 million related to purchase options which are reasonably certain of being exercised.~~

NOTE MK - EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA

The reported net earnings attributable to the Company were used when computing basic and diluted earnings per share. The following table sets forth the shares used as the denominator for those computations:

Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands) April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019 April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019
Basic Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding 538,119
535,480
536,597
534,988
Dilutive Potential Common Shares 8,254
10,850
8,997
11,736
Diluted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding 546,373
546,330
545,594
546,724

Antidilutive Potential Common Shares 2,172
2,145
2,453
1,607


	Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	January 24, 2021	January 26, 2020
Basic Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding	539,913	535,075
Dilutive Potential Common Shares	7,531	9,740
Diluted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding	547,444	544,815

Antidilutive Potential Common Shares	2,194	2,734

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NOTE ~~N -~~L- SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company develops, processes, and distributes a wide array of food products in a variety of markets. The Company reports its results in the following 4 segments: Grocery Products, Refrigerated Foods, Jennie-O Turkey Store, and International & Other.

The Grocery Products segment consists primarily of the processing, marketing, and sale of shelf-stable food products sold predominantly in the retail market, along with the sale of nutritional and private label shelf-stable products to retail, foodservice, and industrial customers. This segment also includes the results from the Company’s MegaMex Foods, LLC joint ~~venture.~~venture (MegaMex).

The Refrigerated Foods segment consists primarily of the processing, marketing, and sale of branded and unbranded pork, beef, and poultry products for retail, foodservice, deli, and commercial customers.

The Jennie-O Turkey Store segment consists primarily of the processing, marketing, and sale of branded and unbranded turkey products for retail, foodservice, and ~~fresh product~~commercial customers.

The International & Other segment includes Hormel Foods International which manufactures, markets, and sells Company products internationally. This segment also includes the results from the Company’s international joint ventures and royalty arrangements.

Intersegment sales are recorded at prices that approximate cost and are eliminated in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company does not allocate deferred compensation, investment income, interest expense, or interest income to its segments when measuring performance. The Company also retains various other income and expenses at the corporate level. Equity in ~~earnings~~Earnings of ~~affiliates~~Affiliates is included in segment profit; however, earnings attributable to the Company’s noncontrolling interests are excluded. These items are included below as Net Unallocated Expense and Noncontrolling Interest when reconciling to Earnings Before Income Taxes.

Sales and operating profits for each of the Company’s reportable segments and reconciliation to Earnings Before Income Taxes are set forth below. The Company is an integrated enterprise, characterized by substantial intersegment cooperation, cost allocations, and sharing of assets. Therefore, the Company does not represent that these segments, if operated independently, would report the profit and other financial information shown below.

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	Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	January 24, 2021		January 26, 2020
Sales to Unaffiliated Customers
Grocery Products	$	577,599	$	540,626
Refrigerated Foods	1,367,077		1,351,790
Jennie-O Turkey Store	333,321		330,128
International & Other	183,150		161,890
Total	$	2,461,147	$	2,384,434

Intersegment Sales
Grocery Products	$	0	$	7
Refrigerated Foods	5,957		5,803
Jennie-O Turkey Store	26,692		27,842
International & Other	0		0
Total	32,650		33,652
Intersegment Elimination	(32,650)		(33,652)
Total	$	—	$	—

Net Sales
Grocery Products	$	577,599	$	540,633
Refrigerated Foods	1,373,034		1,357,593
Jennie-O Turkey Store	360,013		357,970
International & Other	183,150		161,890
Intersegment Elimination	(32,650)		(33,652)
Total	$	2,461,147	$	2,384,434

Segment Profit
Grocery Products	$	92,202	$	68,435
Refrigerated Foods	141,171		167,343
Jennie-O Turkey Store	26,940		38,551
International & Other	32,204		19,952
Total Segment Profit	292,517		294,280
Net Unallocated Expense	15,547		4,199

Noncontrolling Interest	112		81
Earnings Before Income Taxes	$	277,082	$	290,162

Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands) April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019 April 26, 2020 April 28, 2019
Sales to Unaffiliated Customers

Grocery Products $ 683,250
$ 635,319
$ 1,223,876
$ 1,242,144
Refrigerated Foods 1,247,336
1,257,884
2,599,127
2,536,631
Jennie-O Turkey Store 343,056
305,256
673,183
626,490
International & Other 148,823
146,285
310,714
299,834
Total $ 2,422,465
$ 2,344,744
$ 4,806,899
$ 4,705,099

Intersegment Sales
Grocery Products $ 6
$ —
$ 13
$ 22
Refrigerated Foods 5,248
3,273
11,051
5,451
Jennie-O Turkey Store 28,878
30,050
56,720
58,861
International & Other —
—
—
—
Total 34,132
33,323
67,784
64,334
Intersegment Elimination (34,132 ) (33,323 ) (67,784 ) (64,334 )
Total $ —
$ —
$ —
$ —

Net Sales
Grocery Products $ 683,256
$ 635,319
$ 1,223,889
$ 1,242,166
Refrigerated Foods 1,252,584
1,261,157
2,610,178
2,542,082
Jennie-O Turkey Store 371,934
335,306
729,903
685,351
International & Other 148,823
146,285
310,714
299,834
Intersegment Elimination (34,132 ) (33,323 ) (67,784 ) (64,334 )
Total $ 2,422,465
$ 2,344,744
$ 4,806,899
$ 4,705,099

Segment Profit
Grocery Products $ 127,763
$ 104,499
$ 196,198
$ 199,796
Refrigerated Foods 131,431
158,088
298,775
320,681
Jennie-O Turkey Store 27,348
17,749
65,899
55,653
International & Other 23,164
14,325
43,115
39,303
Total Segment Profit 309,706
294,661
603,986
615,433
Net Unallocated Expense 23,098
(23,178 ) 27,297
(9,287 )
Noncontrolling Interest (119 ) 207
(39 ) 301
Earnings Before Income Taxes $ 286,489
$ 318,046
$ 576,651
$ 625,021

Revenue has been disaggregated into the categories below to show how sales channels affect the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows. The amount of total revenues contributed by sales channel for the thirteen ~~and twenty-six~~ weeks ~~ended April 26, 2020, and April 28, 2019,~~ are:


	Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	January 24, 2021		January 26, 2020
U.S. Retail	$	1,390,628	$	1,226,430
U.S. Foodservice	586,336		709,106
U.S. Deli	279,259		260,638
International	204,924		188,260
Total	$	2,461,147	$	2,384,434

Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands) April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019 April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019
U.S. Retail $ 1,455,652
$ 1,255,507
$ 2,682,082
$ 2,508,822
U.S. Foodservice 566,814
716,407
1,275,920
1,406,312
U.S. Deli 223,034
212,715
483,672
463,991
International 176,966
160,115
365,226
325,974
Total $ 2,422,465
$ 2,344,744
$ 4,806,899
$ 4,705,099

The shift in revenues from the U.S. Foodservice to U.S. Retail channel in ~~the thirteen weeks ended April 26, 2020,~~first quarter of fiscal 2021 was driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent ~~shelter-in-place~~ restrictions.

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The Company’s products primarily consist of meat and other food products. The amount of total revenues contributed by classes of similar products ~~for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended April 26, 2020, and April 28, 2019,~~ are:


	Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	January 24, 2021		January 26, 2020
Perishable	$	1,376,821	$	1,400,195
Shelf-stable	523,936		450,704
Poultry	474,651		459,083
Miscellaneous	85,739		74,452
Total	$	2,461,147	$	2,384,434

Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands) April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019 April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019
Perishable $ 1,250,330
$ 1,317,455
$ 2,650,525
$ 2,658,607
Shelf-stable 619,353
444,831
1,070,058
881,728
Poultry 482,959
427,663
942,041
869,055
Miscellaneous 69,823
154,795
144,275
295,709
Total $ 2,422,465
$ 2,344,744
$ 4,806,899
$ 4,705,099

Perishable includes fresh meats, frozen items, refrigerated meal solutions, sausages, hams, guacamole, and bacon (excluding Jennie-O Turkey Store products). Shelf-stable includes canned luncheon meats, ~~peanut butter,~~nut butters, chilies, shelf-stable microwaveable meals, hash, stews, ~~meat spreads, flour and corn tortillas,~~ salsas, tortilla chips, and other items that do not require refrigeration. The Poultry category is composed primarily of Jennie-O Turkey Store products. The Miscellaneous category primarily consists of nutritional food products and supplements, dessert and drink mixes, and industrial gelatin products. The ~~reduction~~increase in Shelf-stable sales in the ~~Miscellaneous category~~first quarter of fiscal 2021 was driven by consumer demand during ~~fiscal 2020 is due~~the COVID-19 pandemic.

NOTE M - SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On February 10, 2021, subsequent to the ~~divestiture~~end of ~~CytoSport~~the first quarter, the Company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Planters®snack nuts portfolio from the Kraft Heinz Company. The proposed transaction is expected to close in calendar Q2 2021, subject to regulatory review and approval. The acquisition includes the Planters®, NUT-rition®, Planters®Cheez Balls and Corn Nuts®brands. The purchase price is $3.35 billion, subject to customary adjustments. The transaction is expected to provide a tax benefit valued at approximately $560 million.

Planters®is an iconic leading snack brand and this acquisition will allow the Company to significantly expand its presence in the growing snacking space. The Planters®brand will complement the Company’s snacking portfolioand broaden the scope for future acquisitions in this space.

The transaction is expected to be funded from the Company’s cash on ~~April 15, 2019.~~hand and a combination of long- and short-term debt.

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

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

The Company is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded food products. It operates in four reportable segments as described in Note NL - Segment Reporting in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

The Company reported net earnings per diluted share of ~~$0.42~~$0.41 for the ~~second~~first quarter of fiscal ~~2020,~~2021, compared to ~~$0.52~~$0.45 per diluted share in the ~~second~~first quarter of fiscal ~~2019.~~2020. Significant factors impacting the quarter were:

~~Due to the impact of the~~•The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent ~~shelter-in-place restrictions,~~changes in consumer behavior continued to drive higher and sustained retail sales in each of the ~~Company experienced significant demand shifts from its foodservice business to its retail business. The Company also experienced operational interruptions as its manufacturing facilities and suppliers~~Company's segments. Foodservice net sales were impacted by ~~COVID-19.~~regional shutdowns during the quarter and remained below prior year levels.

~~Segment profit increased~~•Earnings before income taxes for the quarter declined $13 million compared to the prior year. The Company absorbed approximately $15 million in direct incremental supply chain costs due to ~~strong growth from~~ COVID-related expenses.

•Grocery Products ~~Jennie-O Turkey Store, and International & Other more than offsetting a decline in Refrigerated Foods.~~

~~Net earnings decreased due primarily to one-time gains resulting from the CytoSport divestiture last year and losses on investments during the quarter.~~

~~Grocery Products profit increased significantly due to higher sales and an improved mix across the portfolio.~~

~~Jennie-O Turkey Store~~ segment profit increased due to higher sales, improved mix and ~~improved plant and live production performance.~~higher earnings from MegaMex.

•International & Other segment profit increased ~~as higher~~significantly driven by improved results for branded ~~export margins and income from affiliates more than offset weaker results~~exports, an accelerating recovery in China and ~~lower fresh pork export margins.~~higher income from the Company's partners in the Philippines, South Korea and Europe.

•Refrigerated Foods segment profit ~~decreased as improved results from many branded retail products were more than offset by the adverse profit impact from significantly~~declined due to lower foodservice sales, a decrease in commodity profits and incremental supply chain costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

•Jennie-O Turkey Store segment profit declined sharply primarily driven by lower foodservice sales, increased supply chain costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic and higher ~~operational costs.~~freight expenses.

•Year-to-date cash flow from operations was ~~$548.3~~$205.7 million, up 509 percent compared to last ~~year due~~year.

•Subsequent to ~~lower levels~~the end of ~~inventory~~the quarter, the Company announced a definitive agreement to acquire the Planters® snack nuts business for $3.35 billion in cash in a transaction that is expected to provide a tax benefit valued at approximately $560 million, equating to an effective purchase price of $2.79 billion. The proposed transaction is expected to close in calendar Q2 2021, subject to regulatory review and ~~accounts receivable.~~approval. The acquisition includes the Planters®, NUT-rition®, Planters®Cheez Balls and Corn Nuts® brands.

~~The Company acquired Sadler's Smokehouse for $268.9 million during the quarter. The transaction closed on March 2, 2020.~~

Response to COVID-19

The Company is committed to making ~~the~~investments necessary ~~investments~~ to keep its team members safe. ~~Enhanced~~In the first quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company absorbed approximately $15 million in direct incremental supply chain costs primarily related to lower production volumes and enhanced safety ~~procedures have been implemented across~~measures in its production facilities. As the ~~Company's facilities, including providing personal protective equipment for all production~~pandemic evolves and the vaccine becomes more widely available, the Company will continue to keep the health and safety of its team members frequent disinfecting of high-touch areas, reconfiguration of common areas and workstations, temperature and wellness screenings, revised shift scheduling, reducing production line speeds, new guidelines on carpooling, more extensive social distancing measures throughout each facility and where possible, providing remote work opportunities and facilitating access to rapid testing for employees.as the top priority. The Company ~~has also announced over $11 million in bonuses to all full-~~estimates most of the incremental supply chain costs are temporary and ~~part-time plant production team members.~~will be minimized after the pandemic subsides.

Consolidated Results

Volume, Net Sales, Earnings, and Diluted Earnings per Share

Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts) April 26, 2020 April 28, 2019
%
Change
April 26, 2020 April 28, 2019
%
Change
Volume (lbs.) 1,233,072
1,180,007
4.5
2,420,059
2,376,900
1.8
Organic Volume ⁽¹⁾
1,229,343
1,143,879
7.5
2,416,329
2,304,939
4.8
Net Sales $ 2,422,465
$ 2,344,744
3.3
$ 4,806,899
$ 4,705,099
2.2
Organic Net Sales ⁽¹⁾
2,400,855
2,275,422
5.5
4,785,289
4,570,623
4.7
Earnings Before Income Taxes 286,489
318,046
(9.9 ) 576,651
625,021
(7.7 )
Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation 227,734
282,429
(19.4 ) 470,606
523,854
(10.2 )
Diluted Earnings per Share 0.42
0.52
(19.2 ) 0.86
0.96
(10.4 )
Adjusted Earnings Before Income Taxes ⁽¹⁾
286,489
301,577
(5.0 ) 576,651
608,552
(5.2 )
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share ⁽¹⁾
0.42
0.46
(8.7 ) 0.86
0.90
(4.4 )


	Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts)	January 24, 2021		January 26, 2020		% Change
Volume (lbs.)	1,179,706		1,186,987		(0.6)

Net Sales	$	2,461,147	$	2,384,434	3.2

Earnings Before Income Taxes	277,082		290,162		(4.5)
Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	222,283		242,872		(8.5)
Diluted Earnings per Share	0.41		0.45		(8.9)

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Net Sales

The non-GAAP adjusted financial measurements of adjusted earnings before income taxes (adjusted pretax earnings) and adjusted diluted earnings per share are presented to provide investors with additional information to facilitate

For the ~~comparison of past and present operations. Adjusted earnings per share excludes the one-time gain associated with the divestiture of the CytoSport business in the second~~first quarter of fiscal ~~2019, which was recognized in net unallocated expense and provision for income taxes. The tax benefit was driven by the sale of shares of the CytoSport legal entity.~~

~~The non-GAAP adjusted financial measurements of organic~~2021, all four segments generated net sales and organic volume are presented to provide investors with additional information to facilitate the comparison of past and present operations. Organic net sales and organic volume are defined as net sales and volume, excluding the impact of acquisitions and divestitures. Organic net sales and organic volume exclude the impacts of the Sadler's Smokehouse acquisition (March 2020) in the Refrigerated Foods segment and the CytoSport divestiture (April 2019) in the Grocery Products and International & Other segments.

The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measurements provide useful information to investors because they are the measurements used to evaluate performance on a comparable year-over-year basis. Non-GAAP measurements are not intended to be a substitute for U.S. GAAP measurements in analyzing financial performance. These non-GAAP measurements are not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

~~The tables below show the calculations to reconcile from the GAAP measures to the non-GAAP adjusted measures.~~

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(in thousands)

ADJUSTED EARNINGS (NON-GAAP)

Thirteen Weeks Ended
April 26, 2020 April 28, 2019
GAAP Earnings GAAP Earnings Gain on CytoSport Sale Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings % Change
Total Segment Profit $ 309,706
$ 294,661
$ —
$ 294,661
5.1
Net Unallocated Expense 23,098
(23,178 ) 16,469
(6,709 ) (444.3 )
Noncontrolling Interest (119 ) 207
—
207
(157.5 )
Earnings Before Income Taxes $ 286,489
$ 318,046
$ (16,469 ) $ 301,577
(5.0 )
Provision for Income Taxes 58,873
35,410
16,972
52,382
12.4
Net Earnings $ 227,615
$ 282,636
$ (33,441 ) $ 249,195
(8.7 )
Less: Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest (119 ) 207
—
207
(157.5 )
Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation $ 227,734
$ 282,429
$ (33,441 ) $ 248,988
(8.5 )

Diluted Earnings Per Share $ 0.42
$ 0.52
$ (0.06 ) $ 0.46
(8.7 )

Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
April 26, 2020 April 28, 2019
GAAP Earnings GAAP Earnings Gain on CytoSport Sale Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings % Change
Total Segment Profit $ 603,986
$ 615,433
$ —
$ 615,433
(1.9 )
Net Unallocated Expense 27,297
(9,287 ) 16,469
7,182
280.1
Noncontrolling Interest (39 ) 301
—
301
(113.0 )
Earnings Before Income Taxes $ 576,651
$ 625,021
$ (16,469 ) $ 608,552
(5.2 )
Provision for Income Taxes 106,083
100,866
16,972
117,838
(10.0 )
Net Earnings $ 470,568
$ 524,155
$ (33,441 ) $ 490,714
(4.1 )
Less: Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest (39 ) 301
—
301
(113.0 )
Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation $ 470,606
$ 523,854
$ (33,441 ) $ 490,413
(4.0 )

Diluted Earnings Per Share $ 0.86
$ 0.96
$ (0.06 ) $ 0.90
(4.4 )

ORGANIC VOLUME AND NET SALES (NON-GAAP)

Thirteen Weeks Ended
April 26, 2020 April 28, 2019
(in thousands) Reported GAAP Acquisitions Organic (Non-GAAP) Reported GAAP Divestitures Organic (Non-GAAP) Organic
% Change
Volume (lbs.)
Grocery Products 363,703
—
363,703
340,602
(35,103 ) 305,499
19.1
Refrigerated Foods 576,543
(3,730 ) 572,813
578,795
—
578,795
(1.0 )
Jennie-O Turkey Store 209,477
—
209,477
175,611
—
175,611
19.3
International & Other 83,350
—
83,350
84,999
(1,025 ) 83,974
(0.7 )
Total Volume 1,233,072
(3,730 ) 1,229,343
1,180,007
(36,128 ) 1,143,879
7.5

Net Sales
Grocery Products $ 683,250
$ —
$ 683,250
$ 635,319
$ (67,415 ) $ 567,904
20.3
Refrigerated Foods 1,247,336
(21,610 ) 1,225,726
1,257,884
—
1,257,884
(2.6 )
Jennie-O Turkey Store 343,056
—
343,056
305,256
—
305,256
12.4
International & Other 148,823
—
148,823
146,285
(1,907 ) 144,378
3.1
Total Net Sales $ 2,422,465
$ (21,610 ) $ 2,400,855
$ 2,344,744
$ (69,322 ) $ 2,275,422
5.5

Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
April 26, 2020 April 28, 2019
(in thousands) Reported GAAP Acquisitions Organic (Non-GAAP) Reported GAAP Divestitures Organic (Non-GAAP) Organic
% Change
Volume (lbs.)
Grocery Products 656,621
—
656,621
679,345
(69,910 ) 609,435
7.7
Refrigerated Foods 1,182,152
(3,730 ) 1,178,422
1,168,151
—
1,168,151
0.9
Jennie-O Turkey Store 406,676
—
406,676
357,770
—
357,770
13.7
International & Other 174,610
—
174,610
171,634
(2,052 ) 169,583
3.0
Total Volume 2,420,059
(3,730 ) 2,416,329
2,376,900
(71,962 ) 2,304,939
4.8

Net Sales
Grocery Products $ 1,223,876
$ —
$ 1,223,876
$ 1,242,144
$ (130,588 ) $ 1,111,556
10.1
Refrigerated Foods 2,599,127
(21,610 ) 2,577,516
2,536,631
—
2,536,631
1.6
Jennie-O Turkey Store 673,183
—
673,183
626,490
—
626,490
7.5
International & Other 310,714
—
310,714
299,834
(3,889 ) 295,946
5.0
Total Net Sales $ 4,806,899
$ (21,610 ) $ 4,785,289
$ 4,705,099
$ (134,477 ) $ 4,570,623
4.7

~~Net Sales~~

~~The increase in~~growth. Record net sales for the ~~second~~ quarter ~~of fiscal 2020 was~~were primarily ~~related to~~driven by higher ~~branded~~ retail, deli and international sales. Brands such as SPAM®, SKIPPY®, Hormel® Black Label®, Applegate®, Columbus® and Jennie-O® experienced robust gains. Strong whole bird sales ~~across the enterprise and higher sales of commodity items in~~at Jennie-O Turkey Store and pork commodity sales in Refrigerated ~~Foods.~~Foods also contributed to record sales. These increases more than offset ~~significantly lower~~continued declines in the Company's foodservice ~~sales and the impact from the CytoSport divestiture last year. Due to shelter-in-place orders and restaurant closures across the country~~businesses, which were negatively impacted by regional shutdowns caused by a resurgence in COVID-19 cases during the ~~quarter, consumer shopping patterns dramatically shifted away from foodservice toward the retail channel.~~quarter.

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For the first six months of fiscal 2020, the increase in net sales was attributed to higher branded retail sales in Grocery Products and Refrigerated Foods and higher commodity sales in Jennie-O Turkey Store and Refrigerated Foods. These increases more than offset lower foodservice sales in Refrigerated Foods and Jennie-O Turkey Store and the impact from the CytoSport divestiture last year.

Cost of Products Sold


	Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	January 24, 2021		January 26, 2020		% Change
Cost of Products Sold	$	2,010,977	$	1,916,014	5.0

Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands) April 26, 2020 April 28,
2019
%
Change
April 26, 2020 April 28,
2019
%
Change
Cost of Products Sold $ 1,945,113
$ 1,875,595
3.7 $ 3,861,127
$ 3,747,616
3.0

~~Cost of products sold for the second quarter increased driven by higher sales and approximately $20 million of higher operational costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.~~

Cost of products sold for the first ~~six months of fiscal 2020~~quarter increased ~~primarily~~ due to ~~higher sales.~~record net sales and approximately $15 million in direct incremental supply chain costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These costs included lower production volumes and enhanced safety measures in the Company's facilities.

The Company expects higher grain costs to ~~absorb another $60-$80 million in COVID-19 related operational~~negatively impact Jennie-O Turkey Store. Grain costs inare also expected to drive the ~~second half~~price of hogs higher for the balance of the ~~year, weighted primarily to the third quarter. The majority of the increased~~year. Incremental COVID-related costs are expected to ~~be temporary.~~decrease as the pandemic subsides.

Gross Profit


	Thirteen Weeks Ended							Twenty-Six Weeks Ended									Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	April 26, 2020			April 28, 2019			% Change	April 26, 2020			April 28, 2019			% Change		(in thousands)	January 24, 2021			January 26, 2020			% Change
Gross Profit	$	477,352		$	469,149		1.7	$	945,773		$	957,483		(1.2	)	Gross Profit	$	450,170		$	468,421		(3.9)
Percentage of Net Sales	19.7		%	20.0		%		19.7		%	20.3		%			Percentage of Net Sales	18.3		%	19.6		%

~~Gross~~For the first quarter of 2021, gross profit as a percentage of net sales ~~declined for~~declined. Record sales, the ~~second quarter. The primary driver of the decline was sales~~ mix ~~due to~~impact from lower enterprise-wide foodservice sales and higher operational costs related to the impact of the COVID-19 ~~pandemic. Offsetting some~~pandemic were the primary drivers of ~~this impact was~~the decline. These factors were partially offset by improved ~~mix within~~margins in the Grocery Products ~~segment due to strong demand for branded retail items.~~and International and Other segments.

For the first six months of fiscal 2020, gross profit as a percentage of net sales declined due to the mix impact from lower foodservice sales across the Company, higher pork and beef raw material costs during the first quarter and higher operational costs due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Looking ahead to the ~~third~~second quarter of fiscal ~~2020,~~2021, the Company ~~expects~~anticipates Refrigerated Foods to improve on better foodservice results compared to the prior year and for the International and Other segment to show growth due to continued strength in China. These improvements are expected to offset a decline in Grocery Products, which benefited from unprecedented demand in the second quarter of last year. Jennie-O Turkey Store is expected to be negatively impacted by ~~operational interruptions, record high input costs, lower foodservice demand and higher operating costs related~~the dramatic increase in grain costs. Price increases across the Jennie-O Turkey store portfolio are expected to take effect late during the ~~COVID-19 pandemic. The Company expects continued strength from branded, value-added retail products to offset a portion of these impacts.~~second quarter.

Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A)


	Thirteen Weeks Ended							Twenty-Six Weeks Ended								Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	April 26, 2020			April 28, 2019			% Change	April 26, 2020			April 28, 2019			% Change	(in thousands)	January 24, 2021			January 26, 2020			% Change
SG&A	$	193,912		$	170,076		14.0	$	389,433		$	363,620		7.1	SG&A	$	196,380		$	195,521		0.4
Percentage of Net Sales	8.0		%	7.3		%		8.1		%	7.7		%		Percentage of Net Sales	8.0		%	8.2		%

~~For the second quarter,~~ SG&A expenses increased primarily due to the inclusion of a one-time gain resulting from the CytoSport divestiture in fiscal 2019. For the first six months of fiscal 2020, SG&A expenses increased as fiscal 2019 benefited from both the one-time gain from the divestiture of CytoSport and a legal settlement.

~~Advertising investments in the second quarter were even with the prior year but declined~~ for the first ~~half of fiscal 2020 due~~quarter were flat compared to the ~~divestiture of CytoSport.~~prior year.

Advertising spend in the first quarter was $34 million, down 3% compared to last year. The Company plans to continue to invest behind its leading brands, including SPAM®, Hormel® Black Label®, Jennie-O®, SKIPPY® and Hormel® pepperoni.

Equity in Earnings of Affiliates


	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Twenty-Six Weeks Ended							Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	April 26, 2020		April 28, 2019		% Change		April 26, 2020		April 28, 2019		% Change		(in thousands)	January 24, 2021		January 26, 2020		% Change
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates	$	10,021	$	13,291	(24.6	)	$	17,608	$	24,749	(28.9	)	Equity in Earnings of Affiliates	$	14,228	$	7,588	87.5

~~The decline in equity~~Equity in earnings of affiliates for the ~~second~~first quarter ~~was attributed~~increased significantly due to ~~weak foodservice demand~~a stronger performance from the Company's joint venture in the Philippines and ~~higher operational costs from a temporary plant closure at~~improved results for MegaMex due to ~~the effects~~favorable avocado costs.

Table of ~~the COVID-19 pandemic.~~Contents

~~For the first six months of fiscal 2020, equity in earnings of affiliates declined due to lower earnings for MegaMex.~~

Effective Tax Rate


	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	January 24, 2021		January 26, 2020
Effective Tax Rate	19.7	%	16.3	%

Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
April 26, 2020 April 28, 2019 April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019
Effective Tax Rate 20.6 % 11.1 % 18.4 % 16.1 %

The lower effective tax rate in ~~fiscal 2019~~the prior year was ~~due to~~driven by a higher volume of stock option exercises during the ~~benefit of the tax gain from the CytoSport divestiture.~~quarter. For further information, refer to Note IJ - Income Taxes.

The Company expects the effective tax rate in fiscal 2021 to be between 20.0 and 21.5 percent. This excludes any impact from the announced acquisition of the Planters® snack nuts business.

Segment Results

Net sales and operating profits for each of the Company’s reportable segments are set forth below. The Company is an integrated enterprise, characterized by substantial intersegment cooperation, cost allocations and sharing of assets. Therefore, the Company does not represent that these segments, if operated independently, would report the operating profit and other financial information shown below.


	Thirteen Weeks Ended								Twenty-Six Weeks Ended									Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	April 26, 2020			April 28, 2019			% Change		April 26, 2020			April 28, 2019			% Change		(in thousands)	January 24, 2021		January 26, 2020		% Change
Net Sales																	Net Sales
Grocery Products	$	683,250		$	635,319		7.5		$	1,223,876		$	1,242,144		(1.5	)	Grocery Products	$	577,599	$	540,626	6.8
Refrigerated Foods	1,247,336			1,257,884			(0.8	)	2,599,127			2,536,631			2.5		Refrigerated Foods	1,367,077		1,351,790		1.1
Jennie-O Turkey Store	343,056			305,256			12.4		673,183			626,490			7.5		Jennie-O Turkey Store	333,321		330,128		1.0
International & Other	148,823			146,285			1.7		310,714			299,834			3.6		International & Other	183,150		161,890		13.1
Total	$	2,422,465		$	2,344,744		3.3		$	4,806,899		$	4,705,099		2.2		Total	$	2,461,147	$	2,384,434	3.2

Segment Profit																	Segment Profit
Grocery Products	$	127,763		$	104,499		22.3		$	196,198		$	199,796		(1.8	)	Grocery Products	$	92,202	$	68,435	34.7
Refrigerated Foods	131,431			158,088			(16.9	)	298,775			320,681			(6.8	)	Refrigerated Foods	141,171		167,343		(15.6)
Jennie-O Turkey Store	27,348			17,749			54.1		65,899			55,653			18.4		Jennie-O Turkey Store	26,940		38,551		(30.1)
International & Other	23,164			14,325			61.7		43,115			39,303			9.7		International & Other	32,204		19,952		61.4
Total Segment Profit	309,706			294,661			5.1		603,986			615,433			(1.9	)	Total Segment Profit	292,517		294,280		(0.6)
Net Unallocated Expense	23,098			(23,178		)	(199.7	)	27,297			(9,287		)	(393.9	)	Net Unallocated Expense	15,547		4,199		270.3
Noncontrolling Interest	(119		)	207			(157.5	)	(39		)	301			(113.0	)	Noncontrolling Interest	112		81		38.8
Earnings Before Income Taxes	$	286,489		$	318,046		(9.9	)	$	576,651		$	625,021		(7.7	)	Earnings Before Income Taxes	$	277,082	$	290,162	(4.5)

Grocery Products

Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands) April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019
%
Change
April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019
%
Change
Volume (lbs.) 363,703
340,602
6.8 656,621
679,345
(3.3 )
Net Sales $ 683,250
$ 635,319
7.5 $ 1,223,876
$ 1,242,144
(1.5 )
Segment Profit 127,763
104,499
22.3 196,198
199,796
(1.8 )


	Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	January 24, 2021		January 26, 2020		% Change
Volume (lbs.)	304,334		292,919		3.9
Net Sales	$	577,599	$	540,626	6.8
Segment Profit	92,202		68,435		34.7

~~Net~~

Volume and sales increased for the ~~second~~first quarter ~~increased as a result of higher consumer demand for branded retail products,~~ driven by ~~growth from~~strength across many center store products, ~~such as~~including the SPAM^®family of products, SKIPPY~~Skippy~~^® ~~peanut butter,~~spreads, Hormel^® Compleats® meals, Hormel® chili and ~~Hormel~~Herdez^® salsas and sauces.

~~Compleats~~
^® ~~microwave meals. These gains more than offset the impact from the CytoSport divestiture in fiscal 2019.~~

For the first ~~six months~~quarter of fiscal ~~2020, net sales declined as growth from many center store brands did not fully offset the impact from the CytoSport divestiture last year.~~

~~For the second quarter,~~2021, segment profit increased due to higher sales, ~~and an~~ improved mix ~~across~~and higher earnings from the ~~portfolio. Segment profit decreased for~~Company's MegaMex business.

For the ~~first six months of fiscal 2020 due primarily to the divestiture of CytoSport last year.~~second quarter, Grocery Products ~~also benefited from a legal settlement in fiscal 2019.~~

~~The Company anticipates continued~~expects strong demand for its branded retail items into continue, though results are expected to decline as the ~~third quarter. Profits may be impacted by higher beef and pork trim prices due to lower supplies from operational disruptions in~~business laps the ~~industry.~~unprecedented level of demand it experienced last year.

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Refrigerated Foods


	Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	January 24, 2021		January 26, 2020		% Change
Volume (lbs.)	595,315		605,608		(1.7)
Net Sales	$	1,367,077	$	1,351,790	1.1
Segment Profit	141,171		167,343		(15.6)

Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended

(in thousands)
April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019
%
Change
April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019
%
Change
Volume (lbs.) 576,543
578,795
(0.4 ) 1,182,152
1,168,151
1.2
Net Sales $ 1,247,336
$ 1,257,884
(0.8 ) $ 2,599,127
$ 2,536,631
2.5
Segment Profit 131,431
158,088
(16.9 ) 298,775
320,681
(6.8 )

~~Second~~First quarter net sales ~~declined~~increased as strong ~~branded~~ retail and deli ~~products~~ sales ~~commodity sales~~growth more than overcame significant declines from foodservice. Growth was led by brands such as Hormel® Black Label®, Sadlers®, Applegate®, and ~~the Sadler's Smokehouse acquisition did not fully offset a dramatic decline in foodservice sales due to the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.~~ Columbus®.

For the first ~~six months of fiscal 2020, net sales increases from branded retail products and commodity sales more than offset declines in foodservice sales.~~

quarter, Refrigerated Foods segment profit declined ~~for the second quarter, as improved results from products such as~~ ~~Hormel~~^® ~~Black Label~~^®~~bacon,~~ ~~Applegate~~^® ~~natural and organic meats,~~ ~~Columbus~~^® ~~charcuterie,~~ ~~Hormel~~^® ~~pepperoni and~~ ~~Lloyd's~~^® barbecue meats were more than offset by the adverse profit impact from significantly lower foodservice sales and higher operational costs. Segment profit declined for the first six months of fiscal 2020 primarily due to lower foodservice sales, a decrease in commodity profits and ~~earnings.~~

~~Looking ahead~~incremental supply chain costs related to the ~~third quarter,~~ COVID-19 pandemic.

Refrigerated Foods is expecting improved results in the second quarter due to projected higher foodservice demand as the industry recovers from the sudden collapse following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year. Strength from the retail and deli businesses is expected to be negatively impacted by higher input costs, lower foodservice demand and higher operating costs. These costs are primarily related to lower production volumes, the cost of enhanced safety measures in the Company's production facilities, and special employee bonuses.continue.

Jennie-O Turkey Store


	Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	January 24, 2021		January 26, 2020		% Change
Volume (lbs.)	193,569		197,200		(1.8)
Net Sales	$	333,321	$	330,128	1.0
Segment Profit	26,940		38,551		(30.1)

Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
(in thousands) April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019
%
Change
April 26,
2020 April 28,
2019
%
Change
Volume (lbs.) 209,477
175,611
19.3 406,676
357,770
13.7
Net Sales $ 343,056
$ 305,256
12.4 $ 673,183
$ 626,490
7.5
Segment Profit 27,348
17,749
54.1 65,899
55,653
18.4

~~For~~Sales increased for the ~~second~~first quarter as growth across the entire retail portfolio, led by double-digit growth of Jennie-O® lean ground and ~~first six months~~Jennie-O®Oven Ready® products, and strong holiday sales of ~~fiscal 2020, improved commodity, retail and whole-bird sales~~whole birds more than offset asignificantly lower foodservice sales.

The decline in foodservice sales, ~~due~~increased supply chain costs related to the COVID-19 ~~pandemic.~~

~~Segment~~pandemic and higher freight expenses were the primary drivers of the decline in segment profit for the first quarter.

In the second quarter, ~~and first six months of fiscal 2020 increased due to higher sales and improved plant and live production performance.~~

Jennie-O Turkey Store ~~anticipates being negatively impacted by operational interruptions during~~expects the ~~third~~impact from dramatically higher grain costs to result in lower earnings compared to the prior year. The Company has announced price increases across the portfolio, which are expected to take effect late in the second quarter.

International & Other


	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Twenty-Six Weeks Ended						Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	April 26, 2020		April 28, 2019		% Change		April 26, 2020		April 28, 2019		% Change	(in thousands)	January 24, 2021		January 26, 2020		% Change
Volume (lbs.)	83,350		84,999		(1.9	)	174,610		171,634		1.7	Volume (lbs.)	86,489		91,260		(5.2)
Net Sales	$	148,823	$	146,285	1.7		$	310,714	$	299,834	3.6	Net Sales	$	183,150	$	161,890	13.1
Segment Profit	23,164		14,325		61.7		43,115		39,303		9.7	Segment Profit	32,204		19,952		61.4

~~Sales for~~For the ~~second~~first quarter, sales increased ~~as strong global demand for~~ due to broad-based strength across branded businesses, including continued growth in China and robust sales of SPAM^® luncheon meat and ~~other branded exports overcame softer foodservice sales, especially~~SKIPPY® peanut butter.

The significant increase in ~~China. For the first six months of fiscal 2020, net sales increased due to higher branded and fresh pork export volume.~~

~~Segment~~segment profit for the second quarter increased as higher branded export margins and income from affiliates more than offset weaker results in China and lower fresh pork export margins. Segment profit for the first six months of fiscal 2020 increasedwas due to improved results ~~from~~for branded exports, an accelerating recovery in China and higher income from ~~affiliates.~~the Company's partners in the Philippines, South Korea and Europe.

~~International & Other expects~~Year-over-year improvement in China and continued strong demand for branded exports is anticipated for International and ~~retail items~~Other in ~~China. Higher input costs in China and Brazil are expected to negatively impact results.~~the second quarter.

Unallocated Income and Expenses

The Company does not allocate deferred compensation, investment income, interest expense or interest income to its segments when measuring performance. The Company also retains various other income and unallocated expenses at the corporate

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level. Equity in earnings of affiliates is included in segment profit; however, earnings attributable to the Company’s noncontrolling interests are excluded. These items are included in the segment table for the purpose of reconciling segment results to earnings before income taxes.


	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Twenty-Six Weeks Ended							Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	April 26, 2020			April 28, 2019			April 26, 2020			April 28, 2019			(in thousands)	January 24, 2021		January 26, 2020
Net Unallocated Expense	$	23,098		$	(23,178	)	$	27,297		$	(9,287	)	Net Unallocated Expense	$	15,547	$	4,199
Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(119		)	207			(39		)	301
Noncontrolling Interest													Noncontrolling Interest	112		81

~~Net~~For the first quarter, net unallocated expense increased ~~significantly for the second quarter~~due to higher interest expense and ~~first six months of fiscal 2020 due primarily~~expenses related to ~~the one-time gain from the CytoSport divestiture last year~~tax settlements and ~~losses on investments.~~deal fees.

Related Party Transactions

There has been no material change in the information regarding Related Party Transactions as disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October ~~27, 2019.~~25, 2020.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash and ~~cash equivalents~~Cash Equivalents were ~~$606.1~~$1,751.5 million at the end of the ~~second quarter~~first thirteen weeks of fiscal ~~2020~~2021 compared to ~~$639.3~~$724.4 million at the end of the comparable fiscal ~~2019~~2020 period. The primary driver of the increased cash is the issuance of $1.0 billion in debt in the third quarter of 2020.

Cash provided by operating activities was ~~$548.3~~$205.7 million in the first ~~twenty-six~~thirteen weeks of fiscal ~~2020~~2021 compared to ~~$365.6~~$188.4 million in the same period of fiscal ~~2019. Lower levels of inventory and accounts receivable drove the majority of the increase.~~2020. Cash flows from operating activities continue to provide ~~the Company with its principal~~a consistent source of liquidity. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused supply chain disruptions, market volatility and a shift in consumer ~~behavior. The~~behavior; however, the Company believes its balanced business model and strong balance sheet ~~make~~makes it well-positioned to weather the pandemic.

Cash used in investing activities was ~~$423.1~~$39.3 million in the first ~~twenty-six~~thirteen weeks of fiscal ~~2020~~2021 compared to ~~cash provided by investing activities of $424.8~~$60.5 million in the same period of fiscal ~~2019. In the second quarter of 2020, the Company acquired Sadler's Smokehouse for $268.9 million. In fiscal 2019, the Company received proceeds of $473.9 million for the sale of CytoSport.~~2020. Capital expenditures in the first ~~twenty-six~~thirteen weeks of fiscal ~~2020 increased~~2021 were $40.4 million compared to ~~$138.6 million from $87.6~~$58.2 million in the ~~comparable~~same period of fiscal ~~2019.~~2020. The Company estimates its fiscal ~~2020~~2021 capital expenditures to be approximately ~~$340.0~~$260.0 million. Key projects for the full year include an expansion of the ~~Company's Burke Corporation pizza-toppings facility in Nevada, Iowa; a new~~Company’s dry sausage ~~production facility~~operations in Papillion, Nebraska; construction of an R&D center in Jiaxing; Project Orion; and other projects to support growth of branded products.

Cash used in financing activities was ~~$188.7~~$134.8 million in the first ~~twenty-six~~thirteen weeks of fiscal ~~2020~~2021 compared to ~~$610.5~~$77.9 million in the same period of fiscal ~~2019.~~2020. The Company repurchased ~~$12.4 shares~~$8.8 million of its common stock in the first ~~twenty-six~~thirteen weeks of fiscal ~~2020~~2021 compared to ~~$67.6 million repurchased~~no repurchases during the same period of the prior year. ~~In the first twenty-six weeks of fiscal 2019, the Company repaid $374.8 million of debt related to the purchase of Columbus.~~ For additional information pertaining to the Company’s share repurchase plans or programs, see Part II, Item 2 - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

Cash dividends paid to the Company’s shareholders continue to be an ongoing financing activity for the Company. Dividends paid in the first ~~twenty-six~~thirteen weeks of fiscal ~~2020~~2021 were ~~$236.8~~$125.5 million compared to ~~$212.3~~$112.2 million in the comparable period of fiscal ~~2019.~~2020. For fiscal ~~2020,~~2021, the annual dividend rate was increased to ~~$0.93~~$0.98 per share, representing the ~~54th~~55th consecutive annual dividend increase. The Company has paid dividends for ~~367~~370 consecutive ~~quarters and expects to continue doing so.~~quarters.

The Company is required by certain covenants in its debt agreements to maintain specified levels of financial ratios and financial position. ~~At the end~~As of ~~the second quarter of fiscal 2020,~~January 24, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all of these debt covenants. The Company recently renewed its shelf registration statement and will be looking at near-term opportunities to access the debt capital markets to refinance existing debt maturing in April 2021 and to maintain ample liquidity at favorable interest rates.

In ~~light~~fiscal 2021, the Company is expected to fund the $3.35 billion acquisition of the ~~COVID-19 pandemic, the~~Planters® snack nuts business using a combination of cash on hand and long- and short-term debt. The Company remains confident in its ability to meet its current and future cash flow needs and ~~remains~~is dedicated to returning ~~excess~~ cash ~~flow~~ to shareholders through dividend payments. ~~Top~~Other top priorities ~~for the Company~~ include reinvestments to ensure employee and food ~~safety. Growing the business through innovation and evaluating opportunities for strategic acquisitions remain a focus for the Company. Capital spending~~safety, capital expenditures to enhance and expand ~~current~~ operations, ~~will also be a significant cash outflow~~and growing the business through innovation. The Company continues to evaluate opportunities for ~~fiscal 2020.~~

strategic acquisitions.

Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

The Company records income taxes in accordance with the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes. The Company is unable to determine its contractual obligations by year related to this pronouncement, as the ultimate amount or timing of settlement of its reserves for income taxes cannot be reasonably estimated. The total liability for unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties, at ~~April 26, 2020,~~January 24, 2021, was ~~$24.0~~$28.3 million.

There have been no other material changes to the information regarding the Company’s future contractual financial obligations previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October ~~27, 2019.~~25, 2020.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of ~~April 26, 2020,~~January 24, 2021, and October ~~27, 2019,~~25, 2020, the Company had ~~$46.5~~$47.5 million ~~and $44.8 million, respectively,~~ of standby letters of credit issued on its behalf. The standby letters of credit are primarily related to the Company’s self-insured workers compensation programs. This amount includes ~~$2.7~~$3.1 million as of ~~April 26, 2020,~~January 24, 2021, and October ~~27, 2019,~~25, 2020 of revocable standby letters of credit for obligations of an affiliated party that may arise under workers compensation claims. Letters of credit are not reflected in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

Trademarks

References to the Company’s brands or products in italics within this report represent valuable trademarks owned or licensed by Hormel Foods, LLC or other subsidiaries of Hormel Foods Corporation.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon the Company's consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates, judgments, and assumptions that can have a meaningful impact on the reporting of consolidated financial statements. See Note A - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for a discussion of significant accounting policies.

Critical accounting policies are defined as those reflective of significant judgments, estimates, and uncertainties, which may result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. The Company has considered the impact of COVID-19 and determined there have been no material changes in the Company’s Critical Accounting Policies as disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October ~~27, 2019.~~25, 2020. As conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic evolve, the Company expects these judgments and estimates may be subject to change, which could materially impact future periods.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains “forward-looking” information within the meaning of the federal securities laws. The “forward-looking” information may include statements concerning the Company’s outlook for the future as well as other statements of beliefs, future plans, strategies, or anticipated events and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts.

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the Reform Act) provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements to encourage companies to provide prospective information. The Company is filing this cautionary statement in connection with the Reform Act. When used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company’s Annual Report to Stockholders, other filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, ~~(the Commission),~~ the Company’s press releases, and oral statements made by the Company’s representatives, the words or phrases “should result,” “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” “are expected to,” “targeted,” “will continue,” “will approximate,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Reform Act. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical earnings and those anticipated or projected.

In connection with the “safe harbor” provisions of the Reform Act, the Company is identifying risk factors that could affect financial performance and cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from opinions or statements expressed with respect to future periods. The discussion of risk factors in Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain cautionary statements regarding the Company’s business, which should be considered by investors and others. Such risk factors should be considered in conjunction with any discussions of operations or results by the Company or its representatives, including any forward-looking discussion, as well as comments contained in press releases, presentations to securities analysts or investors, or other communications by the Company.

In making these statements, the Company is not undertaking, and specifically declines to undertake, any obligation to address or update each or any factor in future filings or communications regarding the Company’s business or results, and is not undertaking to address how any of these factors may have caused changes to discussions or information contained in previous filings or communications. Though the Company has attempted to list comprehensively these important cautionary risk factors,

the Company wishes to caution investors and others that other factors may in the future prove to be important in affecting the Company’s business or results of operations.

The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which represent current views as of the date made. Forward-looking statements are inherently at risk to any changes in the national and worldwide economic environment, which could include, among other things, changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, economic conditions, political developments, civil unrest, currency exchange rates, interest and inflation rates, accounting standards, taxes, and laws and regulations affecting the Company and its markets.

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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Hog Markets: The Company’s earnings are affected by fluctuations in the live hog market. To minimize the impact on earnings, and to ensure a steady supply of quality hogs, the Company has entered into contracts with producers for the purchase of hogs at formula-based prices over periods of up to 10 years. Hogs purchased under contract accounted for 94 ~~percent~~ and 9693 percent of the total hogs purchased by the Company during the first ~~twenty-six~~thirteen weeks of fiscal years ~~2020~~2021 and ~~2019,~~2020, respectively. The majority of these contracts use market-based formulas based on hog futures, hog primal values, or industry reported hog markets. Other contracts use a formula based on the cost of production, which can fluctuate independently from hog markets. The Company’s value-added branded portfolio helps mitigate changes in hog and pork market prices. Therefore, a hypothetical 10 percent change in the cash hog market would have had an immaterial effect on the Company’s results of operations.

The Company utilizes a hedge program to reduce exposure and offset the fluctuations in the Company's future direct hog purchases. The program utilizes lean hog futures which are accounted for under cash flow hedge accounting. The fair value of the Company's open futures contracts in this program as of ~~April 26, 2020~~January 24, 2021 was ~~$(24.4)~~$8.4 million ~~(before tax)~~ compared to ~~$5.8~~$3.1 million ~~(before tax)~~ as of October ~~27, 2019.~~25, 2020. The Company measures its market risk exposure on its lean hog futures contracts using a sensitivity analysis, which considers a hypothetical 10 percent change in the market prices for lean hogs. A 10 percent decrease in the market price for lean hogs would have negatively impacted the fair value of the Company's ~~April 26, 2020,~~January 24, 2021, open lean hog contracts by ~~$9.0~~$9.3 million, which in turn would lower the Company's future cost on purchased hogs by a similar amount.

Turkey Production Costs: The Company raises or contracts for live turkeys to meet the majority of its raw material supply requirements. Production costs in raising turkeys are subject primarily to fluctuations in feed prices, and to a lesser extent, fuel costs. Under normal, long-term market conditions, changes in the cost to produce turkeys are offset by proportional changes in the turkey market.

The ~~Company’s~~Company utilizes a hedge program to reduce exposure and offset the fluctuation in the Company's future direct grain purchases. This program utilizes corn futures for Jennie-O Turkey Store, and these contracts are accounted for under cash flow hedge accounting. The fair value of the Company’s open futures contracts as of ~~April 26, 2020,~~January 24, 2021, was ~~$(13.4)~~$8.0 million ~~(before tax)~~ compared to ~~$(2.2)~~$(0.1) million ~~(before tax)~~ as of October ~~27, 2019.~~25, 2020. The Company measures its market risk exposure on its grain futures contracts using a sensitivity analysis, which considers a hypothetical 10 percent change in the market prices for grain. A 10 percent decrease in the market price for grain would have negatively impacted the fair value of the Company’s ~~April 26, 2020,~~January 24, 2021, open grain contracts by ~~$6.7~~$8.8 million, which in turn would lower the Company’s future cost on purchased grain by a similar amount.

Other Input Costs: The costs of raw materials, packaging materials, freight, fuel, and energy may cause the Company's results to fluctuate significantly. To manage input cost volatility, the Company pursues cost saving measures, forward pricing, derivatives, and pricing actions when necessary.

Investments: The Company has corporate-owned life insurance policies classified as trading securities as part of a rabbi trust to fund certain supplemental executive retirement plans and deferred income plans. As of ~~April 26, 2020,~~January 24, 2021, the balance of these securities totaled ~~$159.2~~$192.7 million compared to ~~$157.5~~$173.1 million as of October ~~27, 2019. A majority of these securities represent~~25, 2020. The rabbi trust is invested primarily in fixed income funds. The Company is subject to market risk due to fluctuations in the value of the remaining investments as unrealized gains and losses associated with these securities are included in the Company’s net earnings on a mark-to-market basis. A 10 percent decline in the value of the investments not held in fixed income funds would have a negative impact to the Company’s pretax earnings of approximately ~~$7.1~~$10.3 million, while a 10 percent increase in value would have a positive impact of the same amount.

International Assets: The fair values of certain Company assets are subject to fluctuations in foreign currencies. The Company's net asset position in foreign currencies as of ~~April 26, 2020~~January 24, 2021 was ~~$534.3~~$582.3 million, compared to ~~$543.8~~$541.2 million as of October ~~27, 2019,~~25, 2020, with most of the exposure existing in Chinese yuan and Brazilian real. Changes in currency exchange rates impact the fair values of the Company assets either currently through the Consolidated Statements of Operations within Interest and Investment Income or through the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position within Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss.

The Company measures its foreign currency exchange risk by using a 10 percent sensitivity analysis on the Company's primary foreign net asset position, the Chinese yuan and Brazilian real, as of ~~April 26, 2020.~~January 24, 2021. A 10 percent strengthening in the value of the Chinese yuan relative to the U.S. dollar would result in other comprehensive income of approximately ~~$33.4~~$46.8 million pretax. A

10 percent weakening in the value of the Chinese yuan relative to the U.S. dollar would result in other comprehensive loss of approximately ~~$27.3~~$38.3 million pretax. A 10 percent strengthening in the value of the Brazilian real relative to the U.S. dollar would result in other comprehensive income of approximately ~~$11.2~~$11.8 million pretax. A 10 percent weakening in the value of the Brazilian real relative to the U.S. dollar would result in other comprehensive loss of approximately ~~$9.2~~$9.7 million pretax.

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Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES


~~(a)~~	~~Disclosure Controls and Procedures.~~

(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

As of the end of the period covered by this report (the Evaluation Date), the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)). In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information the Company is required to disclose in reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


~~(b)~~	~~Internal Controls.~~

(b) Internal Controls.

The Company is in the midst of a multi-year transformation project (Project Orion) to achieve better analytics, customer service, and process efficiencies through the use of Oracle Cloud Solutions. ~~During the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, the Company completed the implementation of certain~~Components supporting human resources, payroll, and ~~payroll solutions.~~finance were implemented in fiscal 2020. There have been no material implementations in fiscal 2021. Additional phases will ~~be implemented~~continue over the next several years. Emphasis has been on the maintenance of ~~effective~~ internal controls and assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of key control activities throughout development and deployment of all phases. The Company evaluated and concluded the first phase of Project Orion has not materially affected the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Based on this evaluation there has beeneach phase.

There were no ~~change~~changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the first ~~twenty-six weeks~~quarter of fiscal ~~2020~~2021 that ~~has~~have materially affected, or isare reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. ~~The Company will continue to evaluate as additional phases are deployed.~~

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is a party to various legal proceedings related to the ongoing operation of its business, including claims both by and against the Company. At any time, such proceedings typically involve claims related to product liability, labeling, ~~contract disputes,~~contracts, antitrust regulations, intellectual property, competition laws, employment practices, or other actions brought by employees, customers, consumers, competitors or suppliers. The Company establishes accruals for its potential exposure, as appropriate, for claims against the Company when losses become probable and reasonably estimable. However, future developments or settlements are uncertain and may require the Company to change such accruals as proceedings progress. Resolutions of any currently known matters, either individually or in the aggregate, are not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.

The Company is a defendant in three sets of antitrust lawsuits broadly targeting the pork and turkey industries. None of these cases involve allegations of bid rigging or other criminal conduct. The Company has not established reserves as it does not believe it will have liability in any of these cases.

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

~~Risk Factors~~BUSINESS AND OPERATIONAL RISKS

Deterioration of economic conditions could harm the Company’s business. The Company's business may be adversely affected by changes in national or global economic conditions, including inflation, interest rates, tax rates, availability of capital, energy availability and costs (including fuel surcharges), political developments, civil unrest, and the effects of governmental initiatives to manage economic conditions. Decreases in consumer spending rates and shifts in consumer product preferences could also negatively impact the Company.

Volatility in financial markets and the deterioration of national and global economic conditions could impact the Company’s operations as follows:

▪The financial stability of our customers and suppliers may be compromised, which could result in additional bad debts for the Company or non-performance by suppliers.

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▪The value of our investments in debt and equity securities may decline, including most significantly the Company’s trading securities held as part of a rabbi trust to fund supplemental executive retirement plans and deferred income plans, and the Company’s assets held in pension plans.

▪The Company depends on stable, liquid and well-functioning capital and credit markets to fund operations. There can be no assurance that future volatility or disruption in the capital and credit markets will not impair the Company's liquidity or increase costs of borrowing.

The Company may utilize hedging programs to manage its exposure to various market risks, such as commodity prices and interest rates, which qualify for hedge accounting for financial reporting purposes. Volatile fluctuations in market conditions could cause these instruments to become ineffective, which could require any gains or losses associated with these instruments to be reported in the Company’s earnings each period. These instruments may limit the Company’s ability to benefit from market gains if commodity prices or interest rates become more favorable than those secured under the Company’s hedging programs.

The Company's goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets are initially recorded at fair value and are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment annually or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. Impairment testing requires judgement around estimates and assumptions and is impacted by factors such as revenue growth rates, operating margins, tax rates, royalty rates, and discount rates. An unfavorable change in these factors may lead to the impairment of goodwill and/or intangible assets.

Additionally, if a highly pathogenic human disease outbreak developed in the United States, it may negatively impact the national economy, demand for Company products, and/or the Company’s workforce availability, and the Company’s financial results could suffer. The Company has developed contingency plans to address infectious disease scenarios and the potential impact on its operations, and will continue to update these plans as necessary. There can be no assurance given, however, these plans will be effective in eliminating the negative effects of any such diseases on the Company’s operating results.

The uncertain and rapidly changing COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. The ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic has had, and will likely continue to have, negative impacts across many of the Company's business units and facilities. The Company's operations and business have been impacted directly and indirectly by various government actions taken to stop or slow the spread of COVID-19, including travel restrictions, border shutdowns, stay-at-home and shelter-in-place orders, shutdowns of non-essential businesses, and emergency declarations.

The near- and long-term impacts of COVID-19 are unknown and impossible to predict with any level of certainty. The following risk factors arising from COVID-19 pandemic have had and/or may continue to have one or more of the following impacts on the Company's operations:

•One or more of the Company's manufacturing facilities may be shut down or have their operations significantly impacted due to employee illnesses, increased absenteeism, and/or actions by government agencies. Capital projects may be delayed as additional capacity is no longer currently needed. The Company's co-manufacturers and material suppliers may face similar impacts.

•Regulatory restrictions and measures taken at the Company's facilities to prevent or slow down the spread of COVID-19 may impact facilities’ efficiency.

•Operating costs may increase as measures are put in place to prevent or slow down the spread of COVID-19, such as facility improvements, employee testing, short-term disability policies, and manufacturing employee bonus payments.

•Any new or additional measures required by national, state or local governments to combat COVID-19 may similarly add additional operational costs.

•Ongoing closure or reduced operations at foodservice establishments may impact results for the Company's foodservice business. Bankruptcy filings and/or delinquent payments from foodservice industry or other customers may negatively impact cash flow.

•A national and/or global economic downturn may impact consumer purchase behavior, such as reduced foodservice volume, lower volume in premium brands, and potential loss of business to private label.

•It may become more difficult and/or expensive to obtain debt or equity financing necessary to sustain the Company's operations, make capital expenditures, and/or finance future acquisitions.

•The Company may face litigation by stockholders, employees, suppliers, customers, consumers, and others relating to COVID-19 and its effects.

•The Company relies on its dedicated employees, many of whom have a long tenure with the Company. Operations may be negatively impacted if members of the Company's leadership team, or other key employees, become ill with COVID-19 or otherwise terminate their employment as a result of COVID-19. Further, the Company may face challenges hiring, onboarding, and training new employees, including leadership, which may impact results. The Company also may face operational challenges if government quarantine orders restrict movement of employees.

•It is possible that the COVID-19 pandemic could negatively affect the Company's labor availability, relations, or labor costs.

•In accordance with recommendations to reduce large gatherings and increase social distancing, many of the Company's office-based employees are working remotely, which may bring additional information technology and data security risks.

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•Supply chain disruptions of various types arising from COVID-19 may impact the Company's ability to make products, the cost for such products, and the ability to deliver products to customers. Closure or reduced operations of material suppliers could result in shortages of key raw materials, as well as impact prices for those materials. The volatility in the market for raw material and supplies could impact the Company's profitability.

•National, state, and local government orders closing or limiting operation of borders and ports, or imposing quarantine, could impact the Company's ability to obtain raw materials and to deliver finished goods to customers.

•COVID-19 has wide-reaching impacts to society and the business making all decisions, interactions, and transactions significantly more complex.

•The Company is committed to being transparent through communications to inform shareholders, employees, customers, consumers, and others about the enhanced safety protocols implemented. The Company must keep pace with a rapidly changing media environment. If the Company's public relations efforts are not effective or if consumers perceive them to be irresponsible, the Company's competitive position, reputation, and market share may suffer.

The extent of the impact on the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations is dependent on the length and severity of the pandemic. Vaccines to prevent COVID-19 were approved by health agencies in the U.S. and other countries in which the Company operates, which began to be administered near the end of calendar year 2020. Distribution of the vaccines has been slower than anticipated. In addition, new strains of the virus appear to have increased transmissibility, which could complicate treatment and vaccination programs. The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented situation and the Company's understanding of and response to its impacts is changing and evolving. The additional risk factors identified here are based upon information known at this time. The COVID-19 pandemic may adversely impact the Company's operations in one or more ways not identified to date.

The Company’s operations are subject to the general risks associated with acquisitions and divestitures. The Company has made several acquisitions and divestitures in recent years that align with the Company’s strategic initiative of delivering long-term value to shareholders. The Company regularly reviews strategic opportunities to grow through acquisitions and to divest non-strategic assets. Potential risks associated with these transactions include the inability to consummate a transaction timely or on favorable terms, diversion of management's attention from other business concerns, potential loss of key employees and customers of current or acquired companies, inability to integrate or divest operations successfully, possible assumption of unknown liabilities, potential disputes with buyers or sellers, inability to obtain favorable financing terms, potential impairment charges if purchase assumptions are not achieved, and the inherent risks in entering markets or lines of business in which the Company has limited or no prior experience. Any or all of these risks could impact the Company’s financial results and business reputation. In addition, acquisitions outside the United States may present unique challenges and increase the Company's exposure to the risks associated with foreign operations. The Company's level of indebtedness may increase significantly to fund future acquisitions, such as the recently announced definitive agreement to acquire the Planters® snack nuts business. Additional levels of debt may among other things, impact the Company's liquidity and increase the Company's exposure to negative fluctuations in interest rates.

The Company is subject to disruption of operations at co-manufacturers, suppliers, or other third-party service providers. Disruption of operations at co‑manufacturers or other suppliers may impact the Company’s product or raw material supply, which could have an adverse effect on the Company’s financial results. Additionally, actions taken to mitigate the impact of any potential disruption, including increasing inventory in anticipation of a potential production or supply interruption, may adversely affect the Company’s financial results.

The Company regularly engages third-party service providers to support various business functions such as benefit plan administration, payroll processing, information technology, and cloud computing services. A disruption in services from these partners could have an adverse effect on the Company's business.

The Company is subject to the loss of a material contract. The Company is a party to several supply, distribution, contract packaging and other material contracts. The loss of a material contract could adversely affect the Company’s financial results. The Company currently sources approximately 30% of its pork raw materials from Wholestone Farms, LLC (Wholestone) under a supply agreement expiring in December 2021. The Company is in negotiations with Wholestone as well as evaluating alternative procurement options.

The Company may be adversely impacted if the Company is unable to protect information technology systems against, or effectively respond to, cyber-attacks or security breaches. Information technology systems are an important part of the Company’s business operations. In addition, the Company increasingly relies upon third-party service providers for a variety of business functions, including cloud-based services. Attempted cyber-attack and other cyber incidents are occurring more frequently and are being made by groups and individuals with a wide range of motives and expertise.

In addition, the Company is in the midst of a multi-year transformation project (Project Orion) to achieve better analytics, customer service, and process efficiencies through the use of Oracle Cloud Solutions. This project is expected to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of certain financial and business transaction processes and the underlying systems environment. The initial phase to implement the human resource and payroll process was deployed during the first quarter of fiscal 2020. During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company implemented the finance phase of the project. Additional integrations are expected to take place over the next few years. Such an implementation is a major undertaking from a financial, management,

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and personnel perspective. The implementation of the enterprise resource planning system may prove to be more difficult, costly, or time consuming than expected, and there can be no assurance that this system will be beneficial to the extent anticipated.

In an attempt to mitigate these risks, the Company has implemented and continues to evaluate security initiatives and business continuity plans.

Deterioration of labor relations or increases in labor costs could harm the Company’s Business. As of January 24, 2021, the Company had approximately 20,100 employees worldwide, of which approximately 3,700 of the Company's employees were represented by labor unions, principally the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. A significant increase in labor costs or a deterioration of labor relations at any of the Company’s facilities or co-manufacturing facilities resulting in work slowdowns or stoppages could harm the Company’s financial results.

INDUSTRY RISKS

The Company’s operations are subject to the general risks of the food industry.

The food products manufacturing industry is subject to the risks posed by:


▪	~~food spoilage;~~

▪

▪food spoilage;

▪food contamination caused by disease-producing organisms or pathogens, such as Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and pathogenic E coli.;

▪food allergens;

▪nutritional and health-related concerns;

▪federal, state, and local food processing controls;

▪consumer product liability claims;

▪product tampering; and

▪the possible unavailability and/or expense of liability insurance.

~~Listeria monocytogenes~~, ~~Salmonella, and pathogenic~~ ~~E. coli~~;


▪	~~food allergens;~~


▪	~~nutritional and health-related concerns;~~


▪	~~federal, state, and local food processing controls;~~


▪	~~consumer product liability claims;~~


▪	~~product tampering; and~~


▪	~~the possible unavailability and/or expense of liability insurance.~~

The pathogens that may cause food contamination are found generally in livestock and in the environment and thus may be present in our products. These pathogens can also ~~can~~ be introduced to our products as a result of improper handling by customers or consumers. We do not have control over handling procedures once our products have been shipped for distribution. If one or more of these risks were to materialize, the Company’s brand and business reputation could be negatively impacted. In addition, revenues could decrease, costs of doing business could increase, and the Company’s operating results could be adversely affected.

~~Deterioration of economic conditions could harm the Company’s business.~~

The Company's business may be adversely affected by changes in national or global economic conditions, including inflation, interest rates, availability of capital, energy availability and costs (including fuel surcharges), and the effects of governmental initiatives to manage economic conditions. Decreases in consumer spending rates and shifts in consumer product preferences could also negatively impact the Company.

~~Volatility in financial markets and the deterioration of national and global economic conditions could impact the Company’s operations as follows:~~


▪	~~The financial stability of our customers and suppliers may be compromised, which could result in additional bad debts for the Company or non-performance by suppliers; and~~


▪	The value of our investments in debt and equity securities may decline, including most significantly the Company’s trading securities held as part of a rabbi trust to fund supplemental executive retirement plans and deferred income plans, and the Company’s assets held in pension plans.

The Company utilizes hedging programs to manage its exposure to various commodity market risks, which qualify for hedge accounting for financial reporting purposes. Volatile fluctuations in market conditions could cause these instruments to become ineffective, which could require any gains or losses associated with these instruments to be reported in the Company’s earnings each period. These instruments may limit the Company’s ability to benefit from market gains if commodity prices become more favorable than those secured under the Company’s hedging programs.

Additionally, if a highly pathogenic human disease outbreak developed in the United States or internationally, it may negatively impact the national or global economy, demand for Company products, supplies to the Company, the Company's production processes, and/or the Company’s workforce availability, and the Company’s financial results could suffer. The Company has developed contingency plans to address infectious disease scenarios and the potential impact on its operations, and will

continue to update these plans as necessary. There can be no assurance given, however, that these plans will be effective in eliminating the negative effects of any such diseases on the Company’s operating results.

~~The uncertain and rapidly changing COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.~~

The ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic has had, and will likely continue to have, negative impacts across many of the Company's business units and facilities. The Company's operations and business have been impacted directly and indirectly by various government actions taken to stop or slow the spread of COVID-19, including travel restrictions, border shutdowns, stay-at-home and shelter-in-place orders, shutdowns of non-essential businesses, and emergency declarations.

The near and long term impacts of COVID-19 are unknown and impossible to predict with any level of certainty. At this time, the following potential risk factors arising from COVID-19 pandemic, have had and/or may continue to cause one or more of the following impacts on the Company's operations:

One or more of the Company's manufacturing facilities may be shutdown or have their operations significantly impacted due to employee illnesses, increased absenteeism, and/or actions by government agencies. Capital projects may be delayed as additional capacity is no longer currently needed. The Company's co-manufacturers and material suppliers may face similar impacts.

~~Regulatory restrictions and measures taken at the Company's facilities to prevent or slowdown the spread of COVID-19 may impact facilities’ efficiency.~~

Operating costs may increase as measures are put in place to prevent or slowdown the spread of COVID-19, such as facility improvements, employee testing, short term disability policies, and manufacturing employee bonus payments.

~~Any new or additional measures required by national, state or local governments to combat COVID-19 may similarly add additional operational costs.~~

Ongoing closure or reduced operations at foodservice establishments may impact results for the Company's foodservice business. Bankruptcy filings and/or delinquent payments from foodservice industry or other customers may negatively impact cash flow.

~~A national and/or global economic downturn may impact consumer purchase behavior, such as reduced foodservice volume, lower volume in premium brands, and potential loss of business to private label.~~

~~It may become more difficult and/or expensive to obtain debt or equity financing necessary to sustain the Company's operations, make capital expenditures, and/or finance future acquisitions.~~

~~The Company may face litigation by stockholders, employees, suppliers, customers, consumers, and others relating to COVID-19 and its effects.~~

The Company relies on its dedicated employees, many of whom have a long tenure with the Company. Operations may be negatively impacted if members of the Company's leadership team, or other key employees, become ill with COVID-19 or otherwise terminate their employment as a result of COVID-19. Further, the Company may face challenges hiring, onboarding, and training new employees, including leadership, which may impact results. The Company may also face operational challenges if government quarantine orders restrict movement of employees.

~~It is possible that the COVID-19 pandemic could negatively affect the Company's labor relations or labor costs.~~

In accordance with recommendations to reduce large gatherings and increase social distancing, many of the Company's office-based employees are working remotely, which may bring additional information technology and data security risks.

Supply chain disruptions of various types arising from COVID-19 may impact the Company's ability to make products, the cost for such products, and the ability to deliver products to customers. Closure or reduced operations of material suppliers could result in shortages of key raw materials, as well as impact prices for those materials. The volatility in the market for raw material and supplies could impact the Company's profitability.

National, state, and local government orders closing or limiting operation of borders and ports, or imposing quarantine, could impact the Company's ability to obtain raw materials and to deliver finished goods to customers.

~~COVID-19 has wide-reaching impacts to society and the business making all decisions, interactions, and transactions significantly more complex.~~

The Company is committed to being transparent through communications to inform shareholders, employees, customers, consumers, and others about the enhanced safety protocols implemented. The Company must keep pace with a rapidly changing media environment. If the Company's public relations efforts are not effective or if consumers perceive them to be irresponsible, the Company's competitive position, reputation, and market share may suffer.

The Company has already seen many of these risks materialize and impact the business, but is unable to predict the ultimate extent of these impacts or the effects they will have on the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations. The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented situation and the Company's understanding of its impacts are changing and evolving on a weekly if not daily basis. The additional risk factors identified here are based upon information known at this time. The COVID-19 pandemic may adversely impact the Company's operations in one or more ways not identified to date.

Outbreaks of disease among livestock and poultry flocks could harm the Company’s revenues and operating margins.

The Company is subject to risks associated with the outbreak of disease in pork and beef livestock, and poultry flocks, including African swine fever (ASF), Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), pneumo-virus, Porcine Circovirus 2 (PCV2), Porcine Reproduction & Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDv), and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The outbreak of such diseases could adversely affect the Company’s supply of raw materials, increase the cost of production, reduce utilization of the Company’s harvest facilities, and reduce operating margins. Additionally, the outbreak of disease may hinder the Company’s ability to market and sell products both domestically and internationally.

~~According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, as of November 2019,~~In recent years, the outbreak of ASF has impacted hog herds in China, ~~has eliminated over 40 percent of the country's hog herd compared to the prior year. The disease has also spread to additional countries in~~ Asia, and Europe. If an outbreak of ASF were to occur in the United States, the Company's supply of hogs and pork could be materially impacted.

The Company has developed business continuity plans for various disease scenarios and will continue to update these plans as necessary. There can be no assurance given, however, that these plans will be effective in eliminating the negative effects of any such diseases on the Company’s operating results.

Fluctuations in commodity prices and availability of pork, poultry, beef, feed grains, avocados, peanuts, ~~energy,~~ and ~~whey~~energy could harm the Company’s earnings.

The Company’s results of operations and financial condition are largely dependent upon the cost and supply of pork, poultry, beef, feed grains, avocados, ~~peanuts,~~ and ~~whey~~peanuts as well as energy costs and the selling prices for many of our products, which are determined by constantly changing market forces of supply and demand.

The live hog industry has evolved to large, vertically-integrated operations using long-term supply agreements. Typically, this results in fewer hogs being available on the cash spot market. Consequently, the Company uses long-term supply contracts ~~based~~priced on market-based formulas or the cost of production to ensure a stable supply of raw materials while minimizing extreme fluctuations in costs over the long-term. This may result, in the short-term, in higher live hog costs compared to the cash spot market, depending on the relationship of the cash spot market to contract prices. Market-based pricing on certain product lines, and lead time required to implement pricing adjustments, may prevent all or part of these cost increases from being recovered, and these higher costs could adversely affect our short-term financial results.

Jennie-O Turkey Store raises turkeys and contracts with turkey growers to meet its raw material requirements for whole birds and processed turkey products. Results in these operations are affected by the cost and supply of feed grains, which ~~fluctuate~~fluctuates due to climate conditions, production forecasts, and supply and demand conditions at local, regional, national, and worldwide

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markets. The Company attempts to manage some of its short-term exposure to fluctuations in feed prices by forward buying, using futures contracts, and pursuing pricing advances. However, these strategies may not be adequate to overcome sustained increases in market prices due to alternate uses for feed grains or other changes in these market conditions.

The supplies of natural and organic proteins may impact the Company’s ability to ensure a continuing supply of these products. To mitigate this risk, the Company partners with multiple long-term suppliers.

International trade barriers and other restrictions could result in ~~less~~decreased foreign demand and increased domestic supply of proteins, thereby potentially lowering prices. The Company occasionally utilizes in-country production to limit this exposure.

Market demand for the Company’s products may fluctuate.

The Company faces competition from ~~other~~ producers of ~~proteins such as~~alternative meats and protein sources, including pork, beef, turkey, chicken, ~~and~~ fish, ~~as well as providers of alternative proteins such as~~ nut butters, whey, and plant-based proteins. The factors on which the Company competes include:


▪	~~price;~~


▪	~~product quality and attributes;~~


▪	~~brand identification;~~


▪	~~breadth of product line; and~~


▪	~~customer service.~~

▪price;

▪product quality and attributes;

▪brand identification;

▪breadth of product line; and

▪customer service.

Demand for the Company’s products is also affected by competitors’ promotional spending, the effectiveness of the Company’s advertising and marketing programs, and consumer perceptions. Failure to identify and react to changes in food trends such as sustainability of product sources and animal welfare could lead to, among other things, reduced demand for the Company’s brands and products. The Company may be unable to compete successfully on any or all of these factors in the future.

LEGAL AND REGULATORY RISKS

~~The Company’s operations are subject to the general risks associated with acquisitions and divestitures.~~

The Company has made several acquisitions and divestitures in recent years, most recently the acquisition of Sadler's Smokehouse, that align with the Company’s strategic initiative to deliver long-term value to shareholders. The Company regularly reviews strategic opportunities to grow through acquisitions and to divest non-strategic assets. Potential risks associated with these transactions include the inability to consummate a transaction on favorable terms, the diversion of management's attention from other business concerns, the potential loss of key employees and customers of current or acquired companies, the inability to integrate or divest operations successfully, the possible assumption of unknown liabilities, potential disputes with buyers or sellers, potential impairment charges if purchase assumptions are not achieved or market conditions decline, and the inherent risks in entering markets or lines of business in which the Company has limited or no prior experience. Any or all of these risks could impact the Company’s financial results and business reputation. In addition, acquisitions outside the United States may present unique challenges and increase the Company's exposure to the risks associated with foreign operations.

~~The Company is subject to disruption of operations at co-packers or other suppliers.~~

Disruption of operations at co‑packers or other suppliers may impact the Company’s product or raw material supply, which could have an adverse effect on the Company’s financial results. Additionally, actions taken to mitigate the impact of any potential disruption, including increasing inventory in anticipation of a potential production or supply interruption, may adversely affect the Company’s financial results.

The Company’s operations are subject to the general risks of litigation.

The Company is involved on an ongoing basis in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. Trends in litigation may include class actions involving employees, consumers, competitors, suppliers, shareholders, or ~~injured persons,~~others, and claims relating to product liability, contract disputes, antitrust regulations, intellectual property, advertising, labeling, wage and hour laws, employment practices or environmental matters. ~~Litigation~~Neither litigation trends ~~and~~nor the ~~outcome~~outcomes of litigation ~~cannot~~can be predicted with certainty and adverse litigation trends and outcomes could negatively affect the Company’s financial results.

~~The Company is subject to the loss of a material contract.~~

~~The Company is a party to several supply, distribution, contract packaging, and other material contracts. The loss of a material contract could adversely affect the Company’s financial results.~~

Government regulation, present and future, exposes the Company to potential sanctions and compliance costs that could adversely affect the Company’s business.

The Company’s operations are subject to extensive regulation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, federal and state taxing authorities and other federal, state, and local authorities ~~who~~which oversee workforce immigration, ~~laws, laws regulating the protection of personal information, cyber-security regulations, tax regulations,~~taxation, animal welfare, food safety, ~~standards,~~ and the processing, packaging, storage, distribution, advertising, and labeling of the Company’s products. The Company’s manufacturing facilities and products are subject to ~~continuous~~ongoing inspection by federal, state and local authorities. Claims or enforcement proceedings could be brought against the Company in the future. The availability of government inspectors due to a government furlough could also cause disruption to the Company’s manufacturing facilities. Additionally, the Company is subject to new or modified laws, regulations, and accounting standards. The Company’s failure or inability to comply with such requirements could subject the Company to civil remedies, including fines, injunctions, recalls or seizures, as well as potential criminal sanctions.

The Company is subject to stringent environmental regulation and potentially subject to environmental litigation, proceedings, and investigations.

The Company’s past and present business operations and ownership and operation of real property are subject to stringent federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations pertaining to the discharge of materials into the environment and the handling and disposition of wastes (including solid and hazardous wastes) or otherwise relating to protection of the environment. Compliance with these laws and regulations, as well as any modifications, is material to the Company’s business. Some of the Company’s facilities have been in operation for many years and, over time, the Company and other prior operators of these facilities may have generated and disposed of wastes that now may be considered hazardous. Future discovery of contamination of property underlying or in the vicinity of the Company’s present or former properties or manufacturing facilities and/or waste disposal sites could require the Company to incur additional expenses related to additional investigation, assessment or other requirements. The occurrence of any of these events, the implementation of new laws and regulations or ~~updated~~stricter interpretation of existing laws or regulations could adversely affect the Company’s financial results.

The Company’s foreign operations pose additional risks to the Company’s business.

The Company operates its business and markets its products internationally. The Company’s foreign operations are subject to the risks described above, as well as risks related to fluctuations in currency values, foreign currency exchange controls, compliance with foreign laws, compliance with applicable U.S. laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and other economic or political uncertainties. International sales are subject to risks related to general economic conditions, imposition of tariffs, quotas, trade barriers and other restrictions, enforcement of remedies in foreign jurisdictions and compliance with applicable foreign laws, and other economic and political uncertainties. All of these risks could result in increased costs or decreased revenues, which could adversely affect the Company’s financial results.

~~The Company may be adversely impacted if the Company is unable to protect information technology systems against, or effectively respond to, cyber-attacks or security breaches.~~

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Information technology systems are an important part of the Company’s business operations. Attempted cyber-attack and other cyber incidents are occurring more frequently and are being made by groups and individuals with a wide range of motives and expertise.

In addition, the Company is in the midst of a multi-year transformation project (Project Orion) to achieve better analytics, customer service, and process efficiencies through the use of Oracle Cloud Solutions. This project is expected to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of certain financial and business transaction processes and the underlying systems environment. The Company implemented human resources and payroll functionality in December 2019. Additional integrations are expected to take place throughout fiscal 2020 and over the next few years. Such an implementation is a major undertaking from a financial, management, and personnel perspective. The implementation of the enterprise resource planning system may prove to be more difficult, costly, or time consuming than expected, and there can be no assurance that this system will be beneficial to the extent anticipated.

~~In an attempt to mitigate these risks, the Company has implemented and continues to evaluate security initiatives and business continuity plans.~~

~~Deterioration of labor relations or increases in labor costs could harm the Company’s business.~~

As of April 26, 2020, the Company had approximately 18,700 employees worldwide, of which approximately 3,230 were represented by labor unions, principally the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. A significant increase in labor costs or a deterioration of labor relations at any of the Company’s facilities or contracted hog processing facilities resulting in work slowdowns or stoppages could harm the Company’s financial results.

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

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities in the Thirteen Weeks Ended April 26, 2020
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased¹
Average Price Paid Per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs¹
Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs¹
January 27, 2020 - March 1, 2020 —
—
—
4,758,235
March 2, 2020 - March 29, 2020 —
—
—
4,758,235
March 30, 2020 - April 26, 2020 301,915
$ 40.94
301,915
4,456,320
Total 301,915
$ 40.94
301,915


Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Thirteen Weeks Ended January 24, 2021

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased1	Average Price Paid Per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs1	Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs1
October 25, 2020 - November 29, 2020	—	—		—	4,456,320
November 30, 2020 - December 27, 2020	—	—		—	4,456,320
December 28, 2020 - January 24, 2021	198,725	$	44.47	198,725	4,257,595
Total	198,725	$	44.47	198,725

¹On January 29, 2013, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of 10,000,000 shares of its common stock with no expiration date. On January 26, 2016, the Board of Directors approved a two-for-one split of the Company’s common stock to be effective January 27, 2016. As part of the stock split resolution, the number of shares remaining to be repurchased was adjusted proportionately.

Item 6. EXHIBITS


2.1			Asset Purchase Agreement between The Kraft Heinz Company and Hormel Foods Corporation dated as of February 10, 2021. Exhibits and schedules identified in the agreement have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K and will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

31.1			Certification Required Under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2			Certification Required Under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1			Certification Pursuant to 18 ~~U.S.C.~~U.S.C Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101			The following financial statements from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended ~~April 26, 2020,~~January 24, 2021, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Investment, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text and including detailed tags.

104			The cover page from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended ~~April 26, 2020,~~January 24, 2021, formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).

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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.


				HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
				(Registrant)


Date: March 2, 2021			By	~~HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION~~
		~~(Registrant)~~


~~Date: June 2, 2020~~	By	/s/ JAMES N. SHEEHAN
				JAMES N. SHEEHAN
				Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
				(Principal Financial Officer)

Date: ~~June~~March 2, ~~2020~~2021			By	/s/ JANA L. HAYNES
				JANA L. HAYNES
				Vice President and Controller
				(Principal Accounting Officer)



	Thirteen Weeks Ended April 28, 2019
	Common Stock					Treasury Stock						Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income			Non- controlling Interest			Total Shareholders’ Investment
	Shares		Amount			Shares		Amount				Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income			Non- controlling Interest			Total Shareholders’ Investment
Balance at January 27, 2019	534,170		$	7,826		—		$	—			$	130,196		$	5,856,029		$	(292,342	)	$	4,070		$	5,705,779
Net Earnings															282,429						207			282,636
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)																		14,207			171			14,378
Purchases of Common Stock						(562	)	(22,813		)														(22,813		)
Stock-based Compensation Expense			1									5,567												5,568
Exercise of Stock Options/Restricted Shares	2,485		35									28,390												28,425
Shares Retired	(562	)	(8		)	562		22,813				(173		)	(22,632		)							—
Declared Cash Dividends – $0.21 per Share															(112,189		)							(112,189		)
Balance at April 28, 2019	536,093		$	7,854		—		$	—			$	163,980		$	6,003,637		$	(278,135	)	$	4,448		$	5,901,784
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	Thirteen Weeks Ended April 26, 2020
	Common Stock					Treasury Stock						Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income			Non- controlling Interest			Total Shareholders’ Investment
	Shares		Amount			Shares		Amount				Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income			Non- controlling Interest			Total Shareholders’ Investment
Balance at January 26, 2020	537,415		$	7,873		—		$	—			$	230,529		$	6,246,641		$	(393,278	)	$	4,281		$	6,096,045
Net Earnings															227,734			—			(119		)	227,615
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)																		(54,630		)	(98		)	(54,727		)
Contribution from Noncontrolling Interest																					76			76
Purchases of Common Stock						(302	)	(12,360		)														(12,360		)
Stock-based Compensation Expense			1									6,166												6,167
Exercise of Stock Options/Restricted Shares	1,836		26									28,582												28,608
Shares Retired	(302	)	(4		)	302		12,360				(149		)	(12,207		)							—
Declared Cash Dividends – $0.2325 per Share															(125,222		)							(125,222		)
Balance at April 26, 2020	538,949		$	7,896		—		$	—			$	265,128		$	6,336,946		$	(447,908	)	$	4,140		$	6,166,202



	April 26, 2020					October 27, 2019
(in thousands)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Customer Lists/Relationships	$	113,739	$	(41,350	)	$	113,739	$	(36,744	)
Tradenames/Trademarks	10,536		(2,447		)	4,326		(1,589		)
Other Intangibles	2,631		(1,920		)	2,631		(1,228		)
Foreign Currency Translation	—		(4,415		)	—		(3,054		)
Total	$	126,906	$	(50,132	)	$	120,696	$	(42,615	)



(in thousands)
2020	$	11,700
2021	12,000
2022	11,644
2023	10,739
2024	8,921



Location on Consolidated Statements of Financial Position	Carrying Amount of the Hedged Assets/(Liabilities)
(in thousands)	April 26, 2020			October 27, 2019
Accounts Payable	$	(5,642	)	$	(2,805	)



	Gain/(Loss) Recognized in AOCL ⁽¹⁾					Location on Consolidated Statements of Operations	Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Earnings ⁽¹⁾
	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirteen Weeks Ended
(in thousands)	April 26, 2020			April 28, 2019			April 26, 2020			April 28, 2019
Cash Flow Hedges:
Commodity Contracts	$	(47,944	)	$	505	Cost of Products Sold	$	(5,477	)	$	(532	)
Excluded Component ⁽²⁾	—			5,930



	Shares	Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Stock Options Outstanding at October 27, 2019	25,994	$	26.49
Granted	1,209	45.86
Exercised	4,927	15.40
Forfeited	124	36.41
Stock Options Outstanding at April 26, 2020	22,152	29.96		5.6	$	369,036
Stock Options Exercisable at April 26, 2020	15,141	$	25.63	4.3	$	317,637



	Shares	Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted Shares Outstanding at October 27, 2019	51	$	42.23
Granted	41	47.29
Vested	47	42.08
Restricted Shares Outstanding at April 26, 2020	45	$	47.03



(in thousands)	Location on Consolidated Statements of Financial Position	April 26, 2020
Right-of-Use Assets
Operating	Other Assets	$	59,054
Finance	Net Property, Plant and Equipment	65,059
Total Right-of-Use Assets		$	124,114
Liabilities
Current
Operating	Accrued Expenses	$	13,767
Finance	Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt	8,295
Noncurrent
Operating	Other Long-Term Liabilities	47,339
Finance	Long-Term Debt - Less Current Maturities	56,861
Total Lease Liabilities		$	126,263



(in thousands)	April 26, 2020
Cash Paid for Amounts Included in the Measurement of Lease Liabilities
Operating Cash Flows from Operating Leases	$	7,258
Operating Cash Flows from Finance Leases	1,192
Financing Cash Flows from Finance Leases	4,069

ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	3,600



(in thousands)	Operating Leases⁽¹⁾		Finance Leases ⁽²⁾		Total
2020 (twenty-six weeks remaining)	$	9,055	$	5,240	$	14,296
2021	12,787		10,324		23,111
2022	10,087		9,934		20,021
2023	8,428		9,738		18,166
2024	5,598		9,612		15,209
2025	3,415		8,117		11,532
2026 and beyond	18,644		21,192		39,836
Total Lease Payments	$	68,015	$	74,157	$	142,172
Less: Imputed Interest	6,908		9,001		15,909
Present Value of Lease Liabilities	$	61,107	$	65,156	$	126,263



RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(in thousands)

ADJUSTED EARNINGS (NON-GAAP)

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 26, 2020			April 28, 2019
	GAAP Earnings			GAAP Earnings			Gain on CytoSport Sale			Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings			% Change
Total Segment Profit	$	309,706		$	294,661		$	—		$	294,661		5.1
Net Unallocated Expense	23,098			(23,178		)	16,469			(6,709		)	(444.3	)
Noncontrolling Interest	(119		)	207			—			207			(157.5	)
Earnings Before Income Taxes	$	286,489		$	318,046		$	(16,469	)	$	301,577		(5.0	)
Provision for Income Taxes	58,873			35,410			16,972			52,382			12.4
Net Earnings	$	227,615		$	282,636		$	(33,441	)	$	249,195		(8.7	)
Less: Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(119		)	207			—			207			(157.5	)
Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation	$	227,734		$	282,429		$	(33,441	)	$	248,988		(8.5	)

Diluted Earnings Per Share	$	0.42		$	0.52		$	(0.06	)	$	0.46		(8.7	)



ORGANIC VOLUME AND NET SALES (NON-GAAP)

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 26, 2020							April 28, 2019
(in thousands)	Reported GAAP		Acquisitions			Organic (Non-GAAP)		Reported GAAP		Divestitures			Organic (Non-GAAP)		Organic % Change
Volume (lbs.)
Grocery Products	363,703		—			363,703		340,602		(35,103		)	305,499		19.1
Refrigerated Foods	576,543		(3,730		)	572,813		578,795		—			578,795		(1.0	)
Jennie-O Turkey Store	209,477		—			209,477		175,611		—			175,611		19.3
International & Other	83,350		—			83,350		84,999		(1,025		)	83,974		(0.7	)
Total Volume	1,233,072		(3,730		)	1,229,343		1,180,007		(36,128		)	1,143,879		7.5

Net Sales
Grocery Products	$	683,250	$	—		$	683,250	$	635,319	$	(67,415	)	$	567,904	20.3
Refrigerated Foods	1,247,336		(21,610		)	1,225,726		1,257,884		—			1,257,884		(2.6	)
Jennie-O Turkey Store	343,056		—			343,056		305,256		—			305,256		12.4
International & Other	148,823		—			148,823		146,285		(1,907		)	144,378		3.1
Total Net Sales	$	2,422,465	$	(21,610	)	$	2,400,855	$	2,344,744	$	(69,322	)	$	2,275,422	5.5



Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities in the Thirteen Weeks Ended April 26, 2020
Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased¹	Average Price Paid Per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs¹	Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs¹
January 27, 2020 - March 1, 2020	—	—		—	4,758,235
March 2, 2020 - March 29, 2020	—	—		—	4,758,235
March 30, 2020 - April 26, 2020	301,915	$	40.94	301,915	4,456,320
Total	301,915	$	40.94	301,915

Outstanding at June 1, 2020

Common Stock

Common Stock Non-Voting