UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark(Mark One)
{ X } QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 2, 2011 OR { } TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended October 1, 2011
OR
o
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 1-3390
Seaboard Corporation
(Exact(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 04-2260388 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization) 9000 W. 67th Street, Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Delaware
04-2260388
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
9000 W. 67th Street, Shawnee Mission, Kansas
66202
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(913) 676-8800
(Registrant's(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)
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
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Xx.There were
1,215,8791,212,297 shares of common stock, $1.00 par value per share, outstanding onJuly 29,October 31, 2011.Total pages in filing - 23 pages1PART I
-– FINANCIAL INFORMATIONItem 1. Financial Statements
SEABOARD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings
(Thousands(Thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 2, July 3, July 2, July 3, 2011 2010 2011 2010 Net sales: Products (includes sales to affiliates of $189,807, $117,391, $352,075 and $243,221) $1,128,574 $ 781,538 $2,326,196 $1,554,125 Services 245,343 235,910 483,555 450,630 Other 24,670 31,015 57,015 63,984 Total net sales 1,398,587 1,048,463 2,866,766 2,068,739 Cost of sales and operating expenses: Products 1,003,292 673,206 2,053,089 1,364,362 Services 235,274 202,530 441,492 388,258 Gain on sale of power generating facilities (51,423) - (51,423) - Other 21,020 25,662 48,078 53,038 Total cost of sales and operating expenses 1,208,163 901,398 2,491,236 1,805,658 Gross income 190,424 147,065 375,530 263,081 Selling, general and administrative expenses 53,459 45,818 108,289 94,368 Operating income 136,965 101,247 267,241 168,713 Other income (expense): Interest expense (1,506) (1,600) (3,022) (3,916) Interest income 2,047 3,708 4,344 7,025 Interest income from affiliates 4,014 154 7,847 293 Income from affiliates 5,365 6,536 11,527 11,424 Other investment income (loss), net 286 (2,159) 2,626 885 Foreign currency gain (loss), net 2,381 (2,967) 7,145 (2,929) Miscellaneous, net (2,952) (2,830) (2,164) (2,636) Total other income, net 9,635 842 28,303 10,146 Earnings before income taxes 146,600 102,089 295,544 178,859 Income tax expense (33,236) (24,732) (65,487) (38,839) Net earnings $ 113,364 $ 77,357 $ 230,057 $ 140,020 Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 122 247 293 362 Net earnings attributable to Seaboard $ 113,486 $ 77,604 $ 230,350 $ 140,382 Earnings per common share $ 93.34 $ 63.21 $ 189.45 $ 114.02 Dividends declared per common share $ - $ 0.75 $ - $ 1.50 Average number of shares outstanding 1,215,879 1,227,628 1,215,879 1,231,207
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
October 1,
October 2,
October 1,
October 2,
2011
2010
2011
2010
Net sales:
Products (includes sales to affiliates of $256,703, $120,670, $608,778 and $363,891)
$
1,213,346
$
849,049
$
3,539,542
$
2,403,174
Services
234,758
231,029
718,313
681,659
Other
28,614
31,735
85,629
95,719
Total net sales
1,476,718
1,111,813
4,343,484
3,180,552
Cost of sales and operating expenses:
Products
1,114,479
795,722
3,167,568
2,160,084
Services
222,339
196,379
663,831
584,637
Gain on sale of power generating facilities
(1,500
)
—
(52,923
)
—
Other
24,935
25,738
73,013
78,776
Total cost of sales and operating expenses
1,360,253
1,017,839
3,851,489
2,823,497
Gross income
116,465
93,974
491,995
357,055
Selling, general and administrative expenses
49,476
52,332
157,765
146,700
Operating income
66,989
41,642
334,230
210,355
Other income (expense):
Interest expense
(1,067
)
(1,731
)
(4,089
)
(5,647
)
Interest income
2,163
2,837
6,507
9,862
Interest income from affiliates
4,769
108
12,616
401
Income (loss) from affiliates
(2,677
)
4,851
8,850
16,275
Other investment income (loss), net
(6,437
)
7,819
(3,811
)
8,704
Foreign currency gain (loss), net
(3,059
)
5,552
4,086
2,623
Miscellaneous, net
(9,738
)
(3,843
)
(11,902
)
(6,479
)
Total other income (loss), net
(16,046
)
15,593
12,257
25,739
Earnings before income taxes
50,943
57,235
346,487
236,094
Income tax expense
(15,854
)
(17,752
)
(81,341
)
(56,591
)
Net earnings
$
35,089
$
39,483
$
265,146
$
179,503
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
1,471
386
1,764
748
Net earnings attributable to Seaboard
$
36,560
$
39,869
$
266,910
$
180,251
Earnings per common share
$
30.07
$
32.74
$
219.52
$
146.93
Dividends declared per common share
$
—
$
0.75
$
—
$
2.25
Average number of shares outstanding
1,215,863
1,217,828
1,215,874
1,226,780
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
SEABOARD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Thousands(Thousands of dollars)
(Unaudited)
July 2, December 31, 2011 2010 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 64,528 $ 41,124 Short-term investments 320,217 332,205 Receivables, net of allowance 437,642 359,944 Inventories 622,013 533,761 Deferred income taxes 20,341 18,393 Deferred costs - 84,141 Other current assets 115,840 115,844 Total current assets 1,580,581 1,485,412 Investments in and advances to affiliates 348,646 331,322 Net property, plant and equipment 733,399 701,131 Note receivable from affiliate 95,251 90,109 Goodwill 40,628 40,628 Intangible assets, net 19,621 19,746 Other assets 64,493 65,738 Total assets $2,882,619 $2,734,086 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Notes payable to banks $ 91,980 $ 78,729 Current maturities of long-term debt 3,346 1,697 Accounts payable 142,480 146,265 Deferred revenue 42,468 122,344 Deferred revenue from affiliates 15,985 38,719 Other current liabilities 253,146 250,441 Total current liabilities 549,405 638,195 Long-term debt, less current maturities 105,614 91,407 Deferred income taxes 61,677 75,695 Other liabilities 157,388 150,540 Total non-current and deferred liabilities 324,679 317,642 Stockholders' equity: Common stock of $1 par value, Authorized 1,250,000 shares; issued and outstanding 1,215,879 shares 1,216 1,216 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (123,624) (123,907) Retained earnings 2,128,247 1,897,897 Total Seaboard stockholders' equity 2,005,839 1,775,206 Noncontrolling interests 2,696 3,043 Total equity 2,008,535 1,778,249 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $2,882,619 $2,734,086
October 1,
December 31,
2011
2010
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
50,937
$
41,124
Short-term investments
300,203
332,205
Receivables, net of allowance
480,957
359,944
Inventories
658,051
533,761
Deferred income taxes
22,398
18,393
Deferred costs
—
84,141
Other current assets
114,693
115,844
Total current assets
1,627,239
1,485,412
Investments in and advances to affiliates
353,167
331,322
Net property, plant and equipment
777,568
701,131
Note receivable from affiliate
110,736
90,109
Goodwill
40,628
40,628
Intangible assets, net
19,559
19,746
Other assets
41,662
65,738
Total assets
$
2,970,559
$
2,734,086
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks
$
104,000
$
78,729
Current maturities of long-term debt
36,724
1,697
Accounts payable
125,755
146,265
Deferred revenue
43,563
122,344
Deferred revenue from affiliates
17,571
38,719
Other current liabilities
270,398
250,441
Total current liabilities
598,011
638,195
Long-term debt, less current maturities
118,378
91,407
Deferred income taxes
59,395
75,695
Other liabilities
158,358
150,540
Total non-current and deferred liabilities
336,131
317,642
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock of $1 par value, Authorized 1,250,000 shares; issued and outstanding 1,215,279 and 1,215,879 shares
1,215
1,216
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(129,452
)
(123,907
)
Retained earnings
2,163,650
1,897,897
Total Seaboard stockholders’ equity
2,035,413
1,775,206
Noncontrolling interests
1,004
3,043
Total equity
2,036,417
1,778,249
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
2,970,559
$
2,734,086
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
SEABOARD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Thousands(Thousands of dollars)
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended July 2, July 3, 2011 2010 Cash flows from operating activities: Net earnings $230,057 $ 140,020 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash from operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 40,417 43,938 Income from affiliates (11,527) (11,424) Other investment income, net (2,626) (885) Deferred income taxes (15,564) 4,104 Pay-in-kind interest on note receivable from affiliate (5,068) - Gain on sale of power generating facilities (51,423) - Other 1,085 (29) Changes in current assets and liabilities: Receivables, net of allowance (74,689) (27,713) Inventories (91,316) 29,578 Other current assets 65,140 13,467 Current liabilities, exclusive of debt (88,516) 15,186 Other, net 7,489 2,754 Net cash from operating activities 3,459 208,996 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of short-term investments (99,984) (409,700) Proceeds from the sale of short-term investments 101,308 230,995 Proceeds from the maturity of short-term investments 11,973 39,997 Investments in and advances to affiliates, net (6,351) (8,062) Capital expenditures (76,489) (39,048) Proceeds from the sale of power generating facilities 58,103 - Other, net 809 4,641 Net cash from investing activities (10,631) (181,177) Cash flows from financing activities: Notes payable to banks, net 13,251 (16,894) Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 16,056 - Principal payments of long-term debt (195) (928) Repurchase of common stock - (16,635) Dividends paid - (1,844) Other, net 157 159 Net cash from financing activities 29,269 (36,142) Effect of exchange rate change on cash 1,307 609 Net change in cash and cash equivalents 23,404 (7,714) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 41,124 61,857 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 64,528 $ 54,143
Nine Months Ended
October 1,
October 2,
2011
2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings
$
265,146
$
179,503
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
60,111
65,648
Income from affiliates
(8,850
)
(16,275
)
Other investment loss (income), net
3,811
(8,704
)
Deferred income taxes
(17,558
)
(1,148
)
Pay-in-kind interest on note receivable from affiliate
(7,697
)
—
Gain on sale of power generating facilities
(52,923
)
—
Gain from sale of fixed assets
(485
)
(2,573
)
Fixed asset impairment charge
5,600
—
Other
1,744
1,272
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Receivables, net of allowance
(82,946
)
(53,182
)
Inventories
(130,019
)
26,152
Other current assets
60,650
(15,460
)
Current liabilities, exclusive of debt
(83,914
)
64,618
Other, net
19,065
12,134
Net cash from operating activities
31,735
251,985
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of short-term investments
(126,123
)
(590,925
)
Proceeds from the sale of short-term investments
139,941
402,625
Proceeds from the maturity of short-term investments
15,033
62,837
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired
—
(5,578
)
Purchase of long-term investments
(3,516
)
—
Investments in and advances to affiliates, net
(15,232
)
(19,009
)
Notes receivable issued to affiliate
(33,037
)
—
Principal payments received on notes from affiliate
212
—
Capital expenditures
(150,263
)
(77,897
)
Proceeds from the sale of power generating facilities
59,603
—
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets
2,303
4,812
Other, net
692
2,159
Net cash from investing activities
(110,387
)
(220,976
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Notes payable to banks, net
25,271
(1,856
)
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt
63,378
—
Principal payments of long-term debt
(1,369
)
(2,088
)
Repurchase of common stock
(1,158
)
(29,994
)
Dividends paid
—
(2,756
)
Other, net
261
238
Net cash from financing activities
86,383
(36,456
)
Effect of exchange rate change on cash
2,082
1,012
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
9,813
(4,435
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
41,124
61,857
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
50,937
$
57,422
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
SEABOARD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Note 1
-– Accounting Policies and Basis of PresentationThe Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Seaboard Corporation and its domestic and foreign subsidiaries
("Seaboard"(“Seaboard”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.Seaboard'sSeaboard’s investments innon- consolidatednon-consolidated affiliates are accounted for by the equity method. The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements of Seaboard for the year ended December 31, 2010 as filed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K.Seaboard'sSeaboard’s first three quarterly periods include approximately 13 weekly periods ending on the Saturday closest to the end of March, June and September.Seaboard'sSeaboard’s year-end is December 31.The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for a full year. As Seaboard conducts its commodity trading business with third parties, consolidated subsidiaries and non-consolidated affiliates on an interrelated basis, gross margin on non-consolidated affiliates cannot be clearly distinguished without making numerous assumptions primarily with respect to mark-to-market accounting for commodity derivatives.
NoteNotes Receivable from
AffiliateAffiliatesSeaboard has
a notenotes receivable froman affiliate (Butterball, LLC) in the amount of $95,251,000 at July 2, 2011.affiliates. Seaboard monitors the credit quality ofthis note receivablethese notes by obtaining and reviewing financial information forthis affiliatethese affiliates on a monthly basis and by having Seaboard representatives serve on the Board of Directors ofthis affiliate. Seaboard recognized $2,547,000 and $5,068,000 of pay- in-kind interest in the first three and six months of 2011, respectively, related to this note receivable.these affiliates.Use of Estimates
The preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include those related to allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation of inventories, impairment of long-lived assets, goodwill and other intangible assets, income taxes and accrued pension liability. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Supplemental Non-Cash Transactions
As discussed in Note 9, Seaboard had a note receivable from an affiliate which accrues pay-in-kind interest income. Seaboard recognized $2,629,000 and $7,697,000 of non-cash, pay—in-kind interest income for the three and nine months ended October 1, 2011, respectively, related to this note receivable.
Recent Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued guidance to amend the requirements related to fair value measurement which changed the wording used to describe many requirements in GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. Additionally, the amendments clarify the
FASB'sFASB’s intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements. The amended guidance is effective for Seaboard on January 1, 2012. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact onSeaboard'sSeaboard’s financial position or net earnings.In June 2011, the FASB issued guidance to revise the manner in which entities present comprehensive income in the financial statements. The new guidance removes the footnote presentation option currently used by Seaboard and requires entities to report components of comprehensive income in either a continuous statement of comprehensive income or two separate but consecutive statements. Seaboard will be required to make this change in presentation in the first quarter of 2012. The adoption of this guidance will not have an impact on
Seaboard'sSeaboard’s financial position or net earnings.In September 2011, the FASB issued guidance to allow entities the option of performing a qualitative assessment to test goodwill for impairment. This guidance permits an entity to first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If it is concluded that this is the case, it is necessary to perform the currently prescribed two-step goodwill impairment test. Otherwise, the two-step goodwill impairment test is not required. This guidance is effective for Seaboard on January 1, 2012 and early adoption is allowed. Seaboard will adopt this guidance on January 1, 2012. The adoption of this guidance will not have an impact on Seaboard’s financial position or net earnings.
Note
2-2– InvestmentsSeaboard'sSeaboard’s short-term investments are treated as either
available- for-saleavailable-for-sale securities or trading securities. All ofSeaboard'sSeaboard’s available-for-sale and trading securities are classified as current assets as they are readily available to supportSeaboard'sSeaboard’s current operating needs. Available-for-sale securities are recorded at their estimated fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported, net of tax, as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Trading securities are recorded at their estimated fair value with unrealized gains and losses reflected in the statement of earnings.5As of
July 2,October 1, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the available-for-sale investments primarily consisted of corporate bonds, enhanced cash mutual fund, money market funds and fixed rate municipal notes andbonds, corporate bonds, fixed income mutual funds and U.S. Government obligations.bonds. AtJuly 2,October 1, 2011, money market funds included$55,229,000$34,553,000 denominated in Euros. AtJuly 2,October 1, 2011 and December 31, 2010, amortized cost and estimated fair value were not materially different for these investments.As of
July 2,October 1, 2011, the trading securities primarily consisted of high yield debt securities. Unrealized (losses) gains related to trading securities for the three andsixnine months endedJuly 2,October 1, 2011 were$(203,000)$(1,800,000) and$1,366,000,$(1,701,000), respectively, and$(490,000)$1,292,000 and$928,000$2,116,000 for the three andsixnine months endedJuly 3,October 2, 2010, respectively.The following is a summary of the amortized cost and estimated fair value of short-term investments for both available-for-sale and trading securities at
July 2,October 1, 2011 and December 31, 2010.2011 2010 Amortized Fair Amortized Fair (Thousands of dollars) Cost Value Cost Value Corporate bonds $ 94,286 $ 95,903 $ 86,182 $ 87,401 Fixed income mutual funds 78,120 78,821 60,256 60,302 Money market funds 72,622 72,622 110,164 110,164 Fixed rate municipal notes and bonds 17,981 18,110 20,564 20,648 U.S. Government agency securities 16,279 16,286 17,503 17,514 U.S. Treasury securities 5,739 5,762 7,139 7,148 Variable rate demand notes 3,200 3,200 - - Asset backed debt securities 3,063 3,058 2,847 2,848 Other 800 801 2,360 2,355 Total available-for-sale short-term investments 292,090 294,563 307,015 308,380 High yield trading debt securities 20,206 21,261 19,447 20,783 Other trading debt securities 4,083 4,393 2,807 3,042 Total available-for-sale and trading short-term investments $316,379 $320,217 $329,269 $332,205
2011
2010
Amortized
Fair
Amortized
Fair
(Thousands of dollars)
Cost
Value
Cost
Value
Corporate bonds
$
91,311
$
92,167
$
81,214
$
82,351
Enhanced cash mutual fund
60,542
60,630
60,256
60,302
Money market funds
58,003
58,003
110,164
110,164
Emerging markets debt mutual fund
17,693
16,410
—
—
Fixed rate municipal notes and bonds
15,902
15,981
20,564
20,648
Collateralized mortgage obligations
14,487
14,590
12,329
12,380
U.S. Treasury securities
6,505
6,443
7,139
7,148
U.S. Government agency securities
6,393
6,375
10,142
10,184
Asset backed debt securities
3,825
3,823
2,847
2,848
Other
1,480
1,484
2,360
2,355
Total available-for-sale short-term investments
276,141
275,906
307,015
308,380
High yield trading debt securities
20,782
20,483
19,447
20,783
Other trading debt securities
4,019
3,814
2,807
3,042
Total available-for-sale and trading short-term investments
$
300,942
$
300,203
$
329,269
$
332,205
The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of fixed rate securities designated as available-for-sale classified by the contractual maturity date of the security as of
July 2,October 1, 2011.(Thousands of dollars) 2011 Due within one year $ 21,600 Due after one year through three years 60,853 Due after three years 22,170 Total fixed rate securities $104,623
(Thousands of dollars)
2011
Due within one year
$
26,534
Due after one year through three years
66,873
Due after three years
20,943
Total fixed rate securities
$
114,350
In addition to its short-term investments, Seaboard also has trading securities related to
Seaboard'sSeaboard’s deferred compensation plans classified in other current assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information on the types of trading securities held related to the deferred compensation plans.Note 3
-– InventoriesThe following is a summary of inventories at
July 2,October 1, 2011 and December 31, 2010:July 2, December 31, (Thousands of dollars) 2011 2010 At lower of LIFO cost or market: Live hogs and materials $224,532 $200,600 Fresh pork and materials 26,247 24,779 250,779 225,379 LIFO adjustment (43,048) (24,085) Total inventories at lower of LIFO cost or market 207,731 201,294 At lower of FIFO cost or market: Grains and oilseeds 284,372 203,232 Sugar produced and in process 42,317 50,190 Other 45,367 44,013 Total inventories at lower of FIFO cost or market 372,056 297,435 Grain, flour and feed at lower of weighted average cost or market 42,226 35,032 Total inventories $622,013 $533,761
October 1,
December 31,
(Thousands of dollars)
2011
2010
At lower of LIFO cost or market:
Live hogs and materials
$
223,768
$
200,600
Fresh pork and materials
30,435
24,779
254,203
225,379
LIFO adjustment
(57,055
)
(24,085
)
Total inventories at lower of LIFO cost or market
197,148
201,294
At lower of FIFO cost or market:
Grains and oilseeds
295,289
203,232
Sugar produced and in process
57,028
50,190
Other
57,564
44,013
Total inventories at lower of FIFO cost or market
409,881
297,435
Grain, flour and feed at lower of weighted average cost or market
51,022
35,032
Total inventories
$
658,051
$
533,761
As of
July 2,October 1, 2011, Seaboard had$2,910,000$1,709,000 recorded in grain inventories related to its commodity trading business that are committed to various customers in foreign countries for which customer contract performance is a heightened concern. If Seaboard is unable to collect amounts from these customers as currently estimated or Seaboard is forced to find other customers for a portion of this inventory, it is possible that Seaboard could incur additional write-downs in the value of this inventory if Seaboard is not successful in selling at the current carrying value. During the third quarter of 2011, significant issues occurred with certain customers resulting in write-offs of material amounts of inventory for contract non-performance, which amounts were both previously not considered at risk and also amounts previously disclosed at risk. For the three andsixnine months of 2011, Seaboard incurred net write-downs of$1,644,000$10,650,000 and$3,342,000,$13,992,000, respectively, related to these types of inventories.Note 4
-– Income TaxesSeaboard'sSeaboard’s tax returns are regularly audited by federal, state and foreign tax authorities, which may result in adjustments.
Seaboard'sSeaboard’s 2006-2009 U.S. income tax returns are currently under IRS examination. There have not been any material changes in unrecognized income tax benefits since December 31, 2010. Interest related to unrecognized tax benefits and penalties was not material for thesixnine months endedJuly 2,October 1, 2011.Note 5
-Derivatives–Derivatives and Fair Value of Financial InstrumentsU.S. GAAP discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (prices and other relevant information generated by market conditions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities), the income approach (techniques to convert future amounts to single present amounts based on market expectations including present value techniques and option-pricing), and the cost approach (amount that would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset which is often referred to as replacement cost). U.S. GAAP utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those three levels:
Level 1: Observable inputs such as unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting
entity'sentity’s own assumptions.7The following table shows assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of
July 2,October 1, 2011 and also the level within the fair value hierarchy used to measure each category of assets. Seaboard uses theend of the reporting period to determine if there were any transfers between levels. There were no transfers between levels that occurred in the first
sixnine months of 2011. The trading securities classified as other current assets below are assets held forSeaboard'sSeaboard’s deferred compensation plans.
Balance
October 1,
(Thousands of dollars)
2011
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities - short-term investments:
Corporate bonds
$
92,167
$
—
$
92,167
$
—
Enhanced cash mutual fund
60,630
60,630
—
—
Money market funds
58,003
58,003
—
—
Emerging markets debt
16,410
16,410
—
—
Fixed rate municipal notes and bonds
15,981
—
15,981
—
Collateralized mortgage obligations
14,590
—
14,590
—
U.S. Treasury securities
6,443
—
6,443
—
U.S. Government agency securities
6,375
—
6,375
—
Asset backed debt securities
3,823
—
3,823
—
Other
1,484
—
1,484
—
Trading securities – short-term investments:
High yield debt securities
20,483
—
20,483
—
Other debt securities
3,814
—
3,814
—
Trading securities – other current assets:
Domestic equity securities
11,803
11,803
—
—
Foreign equity securities
7,107
3,718
3,389
—
Money market funds
3,857
3,857
—
—
Fixed income mutual funds
2,809
2,809
—
—
U.S. Government agency securities
2,174
—
2,174
—
U.S. Treasury securities
1,926
—
1,926
—
Other
1,943
1,883
60
—
Derivatives:
Commodities(1)
8,475
8,475
—
—
Interest rate swaps
—
—
—
—
Foreign currencies
13,884
—
13,884
—
Total Assets
$
354,181
$
167,588
$
186,593
$
—
Liabilities:
Derivatives:
Commodities(1)
$
32,092
$
32,092
$
—
$
—
Interest rate swaps
10,533
—
10,533
—
Foreign currencies
938
—
938
—
Total Liabilities
$
43,563
$
32,092
$
11,471
$
—
(1) Seaboard’s commodities derivative assets and liabilities are presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance
July 2, (ThousandsSheets on a net basis, including netting the derivatives with the related margin accounts. As ofdollars)October 1, 2011,Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Available-for-sale securities-short-term investments: Corporate bonds $ 95,903 $ - $ 95,903 $ - Fixed income mutual funds 78,821 78,821 - - Money market funds 72,622 72,622 - - Fixed rate municipal notes and bonds 18,110 - 18,110 - U.S. Government agency securities 16,286 - 16,286 - U.S. Treasury securities 5,762 - 5,762 - Variable rate demand notes 3,200 - 3,200 - Asset backed debt securities 3,058 - 3,058 - Other 801 - 801 - Trading securities - short-term investments: High yield debt securities 21,261 - 21,261 - Other debt securities 4,393 - 4,393 - Trading securities - other current assets: Domestic equity securities 14,496 14,496 - - Foreign equity securities 9,136 4,850 4,286 - Fixed income mutual funds 4,874 4,874 - - Money market funds 3,897 3,897 - - U.S. Treasury securities 2,150 - 2,150 - U.S. Government agency securities 2,111 - 2,111 - Other 234 169 65 - Derivatives: Commodities 8,068 8,068 - - Interest rate swaps 1,084 - 1,084 - Foreign currencies 240 - 240 - Total Assets $366,507 $187,797 $178,710 $ - Liabilities: Derivatives: Commodities(1) $ 27,425 $ 27,425 $ - $ - Interest rate swaps 1,973 - 1,973 - Foreign currencies 2,679 - 2,679 - Total Liabilities $ 32,077 $ 27,425 $ 4,652 $ - (1) Excludes $8,638the commodity derivatives had a margin account balance ofoption proceeds$29,169,000 resulting in a netliabilityother current asset on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets of$18,787 as of July 2, 2011.$5,552,000. The following table shows assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2010 and also the level within the fair value hierarchy used to measure each category of assets.
(Thousands of dollars)
Balance
December 31,
2010
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities — short-term investments:
Money market funds
$
110,164
$
110,164
$
—
$
—
Corporate bonds
82,351
—
82,351
—
Enhanced cash mutual fund
60,302
60,302
—
—
Fixed rate municipal notes and bonds
20,648
—
20,648
—
Collateralized mortgage obligations
12,380
—
12,380
—
U.S. Government agency securities
10,184
—
10,184
—
U.S. Treasury securities
7,148
—
7,148
—
Asset backed debt securities
2,848
—
2,848
—
Other
2,355
—
2,355
—
Trading securities- short term investments:
High yield debt securities
20,783
—
20,783
—
Other debt securities
3,042
—
3,042
—
Trading securities — other current assets:
Domestic equity securities
13,332
13,332
—
—
Foreign equity securities
8,157
4,131
4,026
—
Fixed income mutual funds
3,758
3,758
—
—
Money market funds
3,208
3,208
—
—
U.S. Treasury securities
2,732
—
2,732
—
U.S. Government agency securities
1,371
—
1,371
—
Other
183
157
26
—
Derivatives:
Commodities(1)
15,966
15,958
8
—
Interest rate swaps
1,410
—
1,410
—
Foreign currencies
120
—
120
—
Total Assets
$
382,442
$
211,010
$
171,432
$
—
Liabilities:
Derivatives:
Commodities(1)
$
9,170
$
9,170
$
—
$
—
Interest rate swaps
1,161
—
1,161
—
Foreign currencies
11,652
—
11,652
—
Total Liabilities
$
21,983
$
9,170
$
12,813
$
—
(1) Seaboard’s commodities derivative assets and liabilities are presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets on a net basis, including netting the derivatives with the related margin accounts. As of December 31,
(Thousands2010, the commodity derivatives had a margin account balance ofdollars) 2010 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Available-for-sale securities - short-term investments: Money market funds $110,164 $110,164 $ - $ - Corporate bonds 87,401 - 87,401 - Fixed income mutual funds 60,302 60,302 - - Fixed rate municipal notes and bonds 20,648 - 20,648 - U.S. Government agency securities 17,514 - 17,514 - U.S. Treasury securities 7,148 - 7,148 - Asset backed debt securities 2,848 - 2,848 - Other 2,355 - 2,355 - Trading securities- short term investments: High yield debt securities 20,783 - 20,783 - Other debt securities 3,042 - 3,042 - Trading securities - other current assets: Domestic equity securities 13,332 13,332 - - Foreign equity securities 8,157 4,131 4,026 - Fixed income mutual funds 3,758 3,758 - - Money market funds 3,208 3,208 - - U.S. Treasury securities 2,732 - 2,732 - U.S. Government agency securities 1,371 - 1,371 - Other 183 157 26 - Derivatives: Commodities 15,966 15,958 8 - Interest rate swaps 1,410 - 1,410 - Foreign currencies 120 - 120 - Total Assets $382,442 $211,010 $171,432 $ - Liabilities: Derivatives: Commodities(1) $ 9,170 $ 9,170 $ - $ - Interest rate swaps 1,161 - 1,161 - Foreign currencies 11,652 - 11,652 - Total Liabilities $ 21,983 $ 9,170 $ 12,813 $ - (1) Excludes $5,163 of option proceeds$2,178,000 resulting in a netliabilityother current asset on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets of$4,007 as of December 31, 2010.$8,974,000.Financial instruments consisting of cash and cash equivalents, net receivables, notes payable, and accounts payable are carried at cost, which approximates fair value, as a result of the short-term nature of the instruments.
As of October 1, 2011, Seaboard measured certain assets at estimated fair value on a nonrecurring basis related to the asset impairment of the ham-boning and processing plant in Mexico incurred during the third quarter of 2011 as discussed in Note 9. These assets with a total estimated fair value of $3,900,000 as of October 1, 2011, were measured at the level 3 fair value hierarchy using an internal estimate combining market and income approaches.
The fair value of long-term debt is estimated by comparing interest rates for debt with similar terms and maturities. The amortized cost and estimated fair values of investments and long-term debt at
July 2,October 1, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are presented below.2011 2010 (Thousands of dollars) Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Cost Value Cost Value Short-term investments, available-for-sale $292,090 $294,563 $307,015 $308,380 Short-term investments, trading debt securities 24,289 25,654 22,254 23,825 Long-term debt 108,960 112,368 93,104 96,4389
2011
2010
(Thousands of dollars)
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Short-term investments, available-for-sale
$
276,141
$
275,906
$
307,015
$
308,380
Short-term investments, trading debt securities
24,801
24,297
22,254
23,825
Long-term debt
155,102
159,409
93,104
96,438
While management believes its derivatives are primarily economic hedges of its firm purchase and sales contracts or anticipated sales contracts, Seaboard does not perform the extensive record-keeping required to account for these types of transactions as hedges for accounting purposes. Since these derivatives and interest rate exchange agreements discussed below, are not accounted for as hedges, fluctuations in the related commodity prices, currency exchange rates and interest rates could have a material impact on earnings in any given period. From time to time, Seaboard may enter into speculative derivative transactions not directly related to its raw material requirements. The nature of
Seaboard'sSeaboard’s market risk exposure has not changed materially since December 31, 2010.Commodity Instruments
Seaboard uses various grain, meal, hog, and energy resource related futures and options to manage its risk to price fluctuations for raw materials and other inventories, finished product sales and firm sales commitments. At
July 2,October 1, 2011, Seaboard had open net derivative contracts to purchase35,760,0003,360,000 pounds of soybean oil5,440,000 pounds of hogsand81,00057,000 tons of soybean meal and open net derivative contracts to sell5,166,0003,738,000 gallons of heating oil,and 4,212,0003,038,000 bushels ofgrain.grain and 6,880,000 pounds of hogs. At December 31, 2010, Seaboard had open net derivative contracts to purchase 5,880,000 bushels of grain, 2,900 tons of soybean meal and 43,240,000 pounds of hogs and open net derivative contracts to sell 1,806,000 gallons of heating oil. Commodity derivatives are recorded at fair value with any changes in fair value being marked to market as a component of cost of sales on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.Foreign Currency Exchange Agreements
Seaboard enters into foreign currency exchange agreements to manage the foreign currency exchange rate risk with respect to certain transactions denominated in foreign currencies. Foreign exchange agreements that were primarily related to
thean underlying commodity transaction were recorded at fair value with changes in value marked to market as a component of cost of sales on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Foreign exchange agreements that were not related to an underlying commodity transaction were recorded at fair value with changes in value marked to market as a component of foreign currency gain (loss) on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.At
July 2,October 1, 2011, Seaboard had trading foreign exchange contracts to cover its firm sales and purchase commitments and related trade receivables and payables with net notional amounts of$192,570,000$115,396,000 primarily related to the South African Rand.At December 31, 2010, Seaboard had trading foreign exchange contracts to cover its firm sales and purchase commitments and related trade receivables and payables with net notional amounts of $183,042,000 primarily related to the South African Rand.
Interest Rate Exchange Agreements
In May 2010, Seaboard entered into three ten-year interest rate exchange agreements which involve the exchange of fixed-rate and variable-rate interest payments over the life of the agreements without the exchange of the underlying notional amounts to mitigate the effects of fluctuations in interest rates on variable rate debt. Seaboard pays a fixed rate and receives a variable rate of interest on three notional amounts of $25,000,000 each. In August 2010, Seaboard entered into another ten-year interest rate exchange agreement with a notional amount of $25,000,000 that has terms similar to those for the other three interest rate exchange agreements referred to above. While Seaboard has certain variable rate debt, these interest rate exchange agreements do not qualify as hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, the changes in fair value of these agreements are recorded in Miscellaneous, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings.
Counterparty Credit Risk
Seaboard is subject to counterparty credit risk related to its foreign currency exchange agreements and interest rate swaps, should the counterparties fail to perform according to the terms of the contracts.
Seaboard'sSeaboard’s foreign currency exchange agreements have a maximum amount of loss due to credit risk in the amount of$240,000$13,884,000 withthreesix counterparties.Seaboard's interest rate swaps have a maximum amount of loss due to credit risk in the amount of $1,084,000 with one counterparty.Seaboard does not hold any collateral related to these agreements.10The following table provides the amount of gain or (loss) recognized for each type of derivative and where it was recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings for the three and
sixnine months endedJuly 2,October 1, 2011 andJuly 3,October 2, 2010.
(Thousands of dollars) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 2, 2011 July 3, 2010 July 2, 2011 July 3,2010 Amount of Amount of Amount of Amount of Location of Gain or Gain or Gain or Gain or Gain or (Loss) (Loss) (Loss) (Loss) (Loss) Recognized Recognized Recognized Recognized Recognized in Income in Income in Income in Income in IncomeCommodities Cost of sales $6,669 $ 7,059 $20,655 $23,127 Foreign currencies Cost of sales 1,956 13,370 10,743 9,076 Foreign currencies Foreign currency (101) (1,146) (237) (1,171) Interest rate Miscellaneous, net (3,121) (3,124) (2,602) (3,124)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
(Thousands of dollars)
Location of
Gain or (Loss)
Recognized
in Income
October 1, 2011
Amount of
Gain or
(Loss)
Recognized
in Income
October 2, 2010
Amount of
Gain or
(Loss)
Recognized
in Income
October 1, 2011
Amount of
Gain or
(Loss)
Recognized
in Income
October 2, 2010
Amount of
Gain or
(Loss)
Recognized
in Income
Commodities
Cost of sales
$
(10,162
)
$
(29,417
)
$
10,493
$
(6,290
)
Foreign currencies
Cost of sales
14,574
(17,267
)
25,317
(8,191
)
Foreign currencies
Foreign currency
1,027
257
790
(914
)
Interest rate
Miscellaneous, net
(10,394
)
(4,072
)
(12,996
)
(7,197
)
The following table provides the fair value of each type of derivative held as of
July 2,October 1, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and where each derivative is included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(Thousands of dollars) Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Balance Fair Value Balance Fair Value Sheet July 2, December 31, Sheet July 2, December 31, Location 2011 2010 Location 2011 2010Commodities Other current assets $8,068 $15,966 Other current liabilities $27,425(1) $ 9,170 Foreign currencies Other current assets 240 120 Other current liabilities 2,679 11,652 Interest rate Other current assets 1,084 1,410 Other current liabilities 1,973 1,161(1) Excludes $8,638 of option proceeds resulting in a net liability of $18,787 as of July 2, 2011.
Asset Derivatives
Liability Derivatives
Balance
Fair Value
Balance
Fair Value
(Thousands of dollars)
Sheet
Location
October 1,
2011
December 31,
2010
Sheet
Location
October 1,
2011
December 31,
2010
Commodities(1)
Other current assets
$
8,475
$
15,966
Other current assets
$
32,092
$
9,170
Foreign currencies
Other current assets
13,884
120
Other current liabilities
938
11,652
Interest rate
Other current assets
—
1,410
Other current liabilities
10,533
1,161
(1) Seaboard’s commodities derivative assets and liabilities are presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets on a net basis, including netting the derivatives with the related margin accounts. As of October 1, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the commodity derivatives had a margin account balance of $29,169,000 and $2,178,000, respectively, resulting in a net other current asset on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets of $5,552,000 and $8,974,000, respectively.
Note 6
-— Employee BenefitsSeaboard maintains two defined benefit pension plans for its domestic salaried and clerical employees. At this time, no contributions are expected to be made to these plans in 2011. Seaboard also sponsors non-qualified, unfunded supplemental executive plans, and unfunded supplemental retirement agreements with certain executive employees. Management has no plans to provide funding for these supplemental plans in advance of when the benefits are paid.
The net periodic benefit cost for all of these plans was as follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 2, July 3, July 2, July 3, (Thousands of dollars) 2011 2010 2011 2010 Components of net periodic benefit cost: Service cost $ 1,805 $ 1,558 $ 3,732 $ 3,169 Interest cost 2,249 2,165 4,543 4,327 Expected return on plan assets (1,684) (1,573) (3,319) (3,107) Amortization and other 992 994 2,043 1,997 Net periodic benefit cost $ 3,362 $ 3,144 $ 6,999 $ 6,38611
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
(Thousands of dollars)
October 1,
2011
October 2,
2010
October 1,
2011
October 2,
2010
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost
$
1,840
$
1,586
$
5,572
$
4,755
Interest cost
2,243
2,166
6,786
6,493
Expected return on plan assets
(1,616
)
(1,556
)
(4,935
)
(4,663
)
Amortization and other
1,012
999
3,055
2,995
Net periodic benefit cost
$
3,479
$
3,195
$
10,478
$
9,580
Note 7
-— Commitments and ContingenciesSeaboard is subject to various legal proceedings related to the normal conduct of its business, including various environmental related actions. In the opinion of management, none of these actions is expected to result in a judgment having a materially adverse effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements of Seaboard.
Contingent Obligations
Certain of the non-consolidated affiliates and third party contractors who perform services for Seaboard have bank debt supporting their underlying operations. From time to time, Seaboard will provide guarantees of that debt allowing a lower borrowing rate or facilitating third party financing in order to further
Seaboard'sSeaboard’s businessobjectives.objectives. Seaboard does not issue guarantees of third parties for compensation. As ofJuly 2,October 1, 2011, Seaboard had guarantees outstanding totwothree third parties with a total maximum exposure of$1,354,000.$1,504,000. Seaboard has not accrued a liability for any of the third party or affiliate guarantees as management considers the likelihood of loss to be remote.As of
July 2,October 1, 2011, Seaboard had outstanding letters of credit("LCs"(“LCs”) with various banks which reduced its borrowing capacity under its committed and uncommitted credit facilities by $43,078,000 and$5,311,000,$5,923,000, respectively.These LCs included $26,385,000 of LCs, which support the Industrial Development Revenue Bonds included as long-term debt and$16,491,000$16,500,000 of LCs related to insurance coverages.Note 8
- Stockholders'— Stockholders’ Equity and Accumulated Other Comprehensive LossComponents of total comprehensive income, net of related taxes, are summarized as follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 2, July 3, July 2, July 3, (Thousands of dollars) 2011 2010 2011 2010 Net earnings $113,364 $77,357 $230,057 $140,020 Other comprehensive income net of applicable taxes: Foreign currency translation adjustment (998) (1,649) (1,591) (3,041) Unrealized gain on investments 704 398 803 (702) Unrecognized pension cost 730 772 1,071 1,485 Total comprehensive income $113,800 $76,878 $230,340 $137,762
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
(Thousands of dollars)
October 1,
2011
October 2,
2010
October 1,
2011
October 2,
2010
Net earnings
$
35,089
$
39,483
$
265,146
$
179,503
Other comprehensive income net of applicable taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustment
(5,082
)
(879
)
(6,673
)
(3,920
)
Unrealized gain on investments
(1,652
)
(669
)
(849
)
(1,371
)
Unrecognized pension cost
906
704
1,977
2,189
Total comprehensive income
$
29,261
$
38,639
$
259,601
$
176,401
The components of and changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the
sixnine months endedJuly 2,October 1, 2011 are as follows:Balance Balance December 31, Period July 2, (Thousands of dollars) 2010 Change 2011 Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment $ (81,280) $(1,591) $ (82,871) Unrealized gain on investments 445 803 1,248 Unrecognized pension cost (43,072) 1,071 (42,001) Accumulated other comprehensive loss $(123,907) $ 283 $(123,624)
(Thousands of dollars)
Balance
December 31,
2010
Period
Change
Balance
October 1,
2011
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment
$
(81,280
)
$
(6,673
)
$
(87,953
)
Unrealized gain on investments
445
(849
)
(404
)
Unrecognized pension cost
(43,072
)
1,977
(41,095
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
$
(123,907
)
$
(5,545
)
$
(129,452
)
The foreign currency translation adjustment primarily represents the effect of the Argentine peso currency exchange fluctuation on the net assets of the Sugar segment. At
July 2,October 1, 2011, the Sugar segment had$199,743,000$202,831,000 in net assets denominated in Argentine pesos and$37,670,000$31,337,000 in net liabilities denominated in U.S. dollars.With the exception of the foreign currency translation adjustment to which a 35 percent federal tax rate is applied, income taxes for components of accumulated other comprehensive loss were recorded using a 39 percent effective tax rate. In addition, the unrecognized pension cost includes
$12,685,000$12,451,000 related to employees at certain subsidiaries for which no tax benefit has been recorded.12On
November 6, 2009,October 31, 2011, the Board of Directors extended through October 31, 2012 the share repurchase program previously approved on November 6, 2009 and originally set to expire on October 31, 2011. Under this share repurchase program, Seaboard is authorizedSeaboardto repurchase from time to timeprior to October 31, 2011up to $100,000,000 market value of its Common Stock in open market or privately negotiated purchases which may be above or below the traded market price.Such purchases may be made by Seaboard or Seaboard mayAs of October 31, 2011, $63,329,000 remained available for repurchases under this program. During the period that the share repurchase program remains in effect, from time to time, Seaboard may enter into a 10b5-1 plan authorizing a third party to make such purchases on behalf of Seaboard.Any suchThe stock repurchase will be funded by cash on hand.Any sharesShares repurchased will be retired andshallresume the status of authorized and unissued shares.AnyAll stockrepurchasesrepurchased will be made in compliance with applicable legal requirements and the timing of the repurchases and the number of sharesto berepurchased at any given timemaywill dependonupon market conditions, compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission regulations and other factors. TheBoard'sBoard’s stock repurchase authorization does not obligateSeaboard to acquirea specific amount of common stock and the stock repurchase program may be suspended at any time atSeaboard'sSeaboard’s discretion. For thesixnine months endedJuly 2,October 1, 2011, Seaboarddid not repurchase anyrepurchased 600 shares of commonstock. Asstock at a total cost ofJuly 2, 2011, $70,006,000 remained available for the repurchase of shares under this program.$1,158,000. Also, Seaboard currently does not intend to declare any dividends during 2011 or 2012 as there was a prepayment of the annual 2011 and 2012 dividends in December 2010.Note 9
-— Segment InformationDuring the second quarter of 2009, Seaboard started operations at its ham-boning and processing plant in Mexico. Since that time, this plant has experienced certain difficulties including challenges facing many U.S. border towns in Mexico. Despite being in operation for over two years,
and reaching near-capacity production levels at times,overall results have been below expectations with inconsistencies in margins and volumes. As ofJuly 2,October 1, 2011, Seaboard performed an impairment evaluation of this plant and determined there wasnoan impairment loss based onmanagement'smanagement’s current cash flow assumptions and probabilities of outcomes.However, if margins from this operation do not meet acceptable levels, there isThis analysis resulted in apossibility that$5,600,000 impairment charge recorded in cost of sales on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings during the third quarter of 2011 to write down the recorded value of these assets to the estimated fair value. As thisfacility could be deemed impaired during some future period including 2011, which may result inplant is not wholly-owned by Seaboard, this impairment charge is partially offset by achargereduction (loss attributable) toearnings.noncontrolling interest of $1,830,000. Accordingly, the total impact on net earnings attributable to Seaboard, net of taxes, was $2,300,000. The remaining net book value of these assets as ofJuly 2,October 1, 2011 was$9,661,000.$3,900,000.In the first quarter of 2011, the Commodity Trading and Milling segment recognized $101,080,000 in net sales related to previously deferred costs and deferred revenues under contracts for which the final sale prices were not fixed and determinable until 2011.
On April 8, 2011, Seaboard closed the sale of its two floating power generating facilities in the Dominican Republic, the Estrella Del Norte
("EDN"(“EDN”) and Estrella Del Mar("EDM"(“EDM”), for $73,102,000 (net of $3,000,000 placed in escrow for potential dry dock costs). During March 2009, $15,000,000 was paid to Seaboard. In the second quarter of 2011, the previously escrowed balance of $55,000,000, less $3,000,000 to remain in escrow forpotential dry dock costs, plus $2,796,000 of escrow earnings and $3,306,000 for various inventory items related to the EDN, was paid to Seaboard. Seaboard received $1,500,000 of the $3,000,000 in escrow
subsequent to July 2,in the third quarter of 2011. The $1,500,000 was recognized as a gain on sale of assets in operating income in the third quarter of 2011. Seaboard ceased depreciation on January 1, 2010 for these two power generating facilities but continued to operate them until March 30, 2011. The net book value of the two power generating facilities and various inventory items related to EDN was $21,679,000 at the sale close date. Seaboard recognized a gain on sale of assets of $51,423,000 in operating income in the second quarter of 2011. In late March 2011, the purchaser entered into discussions with Seaboard to lease the EDM to Seaboard for a short period of time. On April 20, 2011, Seaboard signed a short-term lease agreement that allowed Seaboard to resume operations of the EDM (72 megawatts) and operate it through approximately March 31, 2012. Seaboard and the purchaser also agreed to defer the sale to the purchaser of the inventory related to the EDM until the end of the lease term. Seaboard retained all other physical properties of this business and is currently building a 106 megawatt floating power generating facility for use in the Dominican Republic for approximately $125,000,000. This new facility is anticipated to begin operationsby the end of 2011 orin early 2012, resulting in lower sales for this segment for the remainder of 2011.The Turkey segment, accounted for using the equity method, represents Seaboard’s investment in Butterball, LLC (Butterball). Butterball had total net sales for the three and
sixnine month periodsofended October 1, 2011 of$292,814,000$371,505,000 and$571,271,000,$942,776,000, respectively, and operating income for the three andsixnine month periodsofended October 1, 2011 of$9,233,000$1,249,000 and$14,906,000,$16,155,000, respectively. As ofJuly 2,October 1, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Turkey segment had total assets of$827,087,000$880,058,000 and $725,464,000, respectively.ManagementDuring the third quarter of 2011, management of Butterball announced the planned closing of its Longmont, Colorado facilities by December 31, 2011, resulting in an impairment of fixed assets charge and an accrued severance charge. Seaboard’s proportionate share of these charges was $(2,622,000) recognized in income from affiliates for the three and nine month periods ended October 1, 2011.In conjunction with Seaboard’s initial investment in Butterball on December 6, 2010, Seaboard has a long-term note receivable from Butterball which had a balance of $97,911,000 as of October 1, 2011. Part of the
Turkey segmentinterest earned on this note isevaluating several opportunities to improvepay-in-kind interest, which accumulates and is paid at maturity. During theutilization at its plants and thereby increase earnings potential. If implemented these initiatives could result in one time charges to earnings during the second halfthird quarter of 2011, Seaboard provided a term loan of $13,037,000 to Butterball to pay off capital leases for certain fixed assets which originally were financed with third parties. The effective interest rate on the term loan is approximately 12%. Although the term loan expires on January 31, 2018, Seaboard anticipates that Butterball will pay off the term loan prior to such expiration date as Butterball intends to sell all of the related assets andinto 2012.is required to remit the proceeds from such sale to Seaboard to repay the loan. As of October 1, 2011, the balance of the term loan recorded in long-term notes receivable from affiliate was $12,825,000.On September 30, 2011, Seaboard provided a $20,000,000 short-term loan to Butterball evidenced by a Subordinated Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”). This Note bears interest at prime plus 2% and is classified as a current receivable as of October 1, 2011. On November 3, 2011, Butterball repaid this loan in full.
During the third quarter of 2011, Seaboard made an additional capital contribution of $5,598,000 in Butterball to assist Butterball in its acquisition of certain live growing facilities. Maxwell Farms, LLC, the owner of a 50% voting interest in Butterball, made an equal capital contribution.
Subsequent to October 1, 2011, Seaboard provided a $35,000,000 line of credit to a 50% owned, non-consolidated affiliate, PS International, LLC, to pay off a credit facility with third party banks used for working capital needs. The
amountline ofsuch chargescredit has an interest rate of prime plus 1%, a 0.5% commitment fee on the unused portion and isnot currently determinable.secured by the assets of the affiliate. As of October 29, 2011, Seaboard had a balance of $22,800,000 receivable from this affiliate under this line of credit.The following tables set forth specific financial information about each segment as reviewed by
Seaboard'sSeaboard’s management. Operating income for segment reporting is prepared on the same basis as that used for13consolidated operating income. Operating income, along with income or losses from affiliates for the Commodity Trading and Milling segment, is used as the measure of evaluating segment performance because management does not consider interest, other investment income and income tax expense on a segment basis.Sales to External Customers:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 2, July 3, July 2, July 3, (Thousands of dollars) 2011 2010 2011 2010 Pork $ 441,423 $ 348,284 $ 865,392 $ 666,190 Commodity Trading and Milling 621,007 405,633 1,333,238 813,736 Marine 236,501 215,615 466,221 419,038 Sugar 72,594 45,036 139,597 98,858 Power 24,670 31,015 57,015 63,984 All Other 2,392 2,880 5,303 6,933 Segment/Consolidated Totals $1,398,587 $1,048,463 $2,866,766 $2,068,739
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
(Thousands of dollars)
October 1,
2011
October 2,
2010
October 1,
2011
October 2,
2010
Pork
$
446,138
$
354,524
$
1,311,530
$
1,020,714
Commodity Trading and Milling
717,188
458,310
2,050,426
1,272,046
Marine
225,594
214,247
691,815
633,285
Sugar
55,611
49,170
195,208
148,028
Power
28,614
31,735
85,629
95,719
All Other
3,573
3,827
8,876
10,760
Segment/Consolidated Totals
$
1,476,718
$
1,111,813
$
4,343,484
$
3,180,552
Operating Income (Loss):
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 2, July 3, July 2, July 3, (Thousands of dollars) 2011 2010 2011 2010 Pork $ 62,494 $ 58,634 $ 142,089 $ 85,042 Commodity Trading and Milling 15,230 19,523 38,302 42,157 Marine (11,054) 11,037 (4,032) 19,303 Sugar 21,586 9,545 44,025 20,822 Power 53,057 3,706 56,606 7,734 All Other (329) 174 (631) 586 Segment Totals 140,984 102,619 276,359 175,644 Corporate Items (4,019) (1,372) (9,118) (6,931) Consolidated Totals $ 136,965 $ 101,247 $ 267,241 $ 168,713
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
(Thousands of dollars)
October 1,
2011
October 2,
2010
October 1,
2011
October 2,
2010
Pork
$
53,755
$
54,266
$
195,844
$
139,308
Commodity Trading and Milling
7,054
(28,250
)
45,356
13,907
Marine
(8,150
)
12,635
(12,182
)
31,938
Sugar
10,566
3,669
54,591
24,491
Power
3,718
4,474
60,324
12,208
All Other
(272
)
79
(903
)
665
Segment Totals
66,671
46,873
343,030
222,517
Corporate Items
318
(5,231
)
(8,800
)
(12,162
)
Consolidated Totals
$
66,989
$
41,642
$
334,230
$
210,355
Income (loss) from Affiliates:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 2, July 3, July 2, July 3, (Thousands of dollars) 2011 2010 2011 2010 Commodity Trading and Milling $ 4,579 $ 6,033 $ 10,398 $ 10,850 Sugar (99) 503 218 574 Turkey 885 - 911 - Segment/Consolidated Totals $ 5,365 $ 6,536 $ 11,527 $ 11,42414
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
(Thousands of dollars)
October 1,
2011
October 2,
2010
October 1,
2011
October 2,
2010
Commodity Trading and Milling
$
1,384
$
4,817
$
11,782
$
15,667
Sugar
93
34
311
608
Turkey
(4,154
)
—
(3,243
)
—
Segment/Consolidated Totals
$
(2,677
)
$
4,851
$
8,850
$
16,275
Total Assets:
July 2, December 31, (Thousands of dollars) 2011 2010 Pork $ 782,102 $ 761,490 Commodity Trading and Milling 779,364 686,379 Marine 266,108 246,902 Sugar 231,927 223,223 Power 96,148 91,739 Turkey 284,000 277,778 All Other 9,933 6,332 Segment Totals 2,449,582 2,293,843 Corporate Items 433,037 440,243 Consolidated Totals $2,882,619 $2,734,086
(Thousands of dollars)
October 1,
2011
December 31,
2010
Pork
$
749,813
$
761,490
Commodity Trading and Milling
816,539
686,379
Marine
269,096
246,902
Sugar
251,750
223,223
Power
154,992
91,739
Turkey
321,091
277,778
All Other
6,661
6,332
Segment Totals
2,569,942
2,293,843
Corporate Items
400,617
440,243
Consolidated Totals
$
2,970,559
$
2,734,086
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates:
July 2, December 31, (Thousands of dollars) 2011 2010 Commodity Trading and Milling $ 156,801 $ 140,696 Sugar 3,096 2,957 Turkey 188,749 187,669 Segment/Consolidated Totals $ 348,646 $ 331,322
(Thousands of dollars)
October 1,
2011
December 31,
2010
Commodity Trading and Milling
$
159,704
$
140,696
Sugar
3,108
2,957
Turkey
190,355
187,669
Segment/Consolidated Totals
$
353,167
$
331,322
Administrative services provided by the corporate office allocated to the individual segments represent corporate services rendered to and costs incurred for each specific segment with no allocation to individual segments of general corporate management oversight costs. Corporate assets include short-term investments, other current assets related to deferred compensation plans, fixed assets, deferred tax amounts and other miscellaneous items. Corporate operating losses represent certain operating costs not specifically allocated to individual segments.
______________________________________________________________15For the three months ended October 1, 2011, corporate operating income represents negative costs related to Seaboard’s deferred compensation programs (which are offset by the effect of the mark-to-market investments recorded in Other Investment Income (Loss), Net) in excess of certain operating costs not specifically allocated to individual segments.Item 2.
Management'sManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsLIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Summary of Sources and Uses of Cash
Cash and short-term investments as of
July 2,October 1, 2011increased $11.4decreased $22.2 million to$384.7$351.1 million from December 31, 2010. Theincreasedecrease was the result of$58.1cash used for capital expenditures of $150.3 million, notes receivables issued to affiliate of $33.0 million, and investments in and advances to affiliates of $15.2 million. Partially offsetting this decrease was $59.6 million of proceeds received from the sale of power generating facilities, as discussed below,and $29.1$87.3 million in increased netborrowings. Partially offsetting this increase wasborrowings and $31.7 million net cashused for capital expenditures of $76.5 million.from operating activities. Cash from operating activities decreased$205.5$220.3 million for thesixnine months endedJuly 2,October 1, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010, primarily as a result of changes in working capital needs in the Commodity Trading and Milling segment for increases in receivables and inventories and also timing of payments for current liabilities. Partially offsetting this decrease was higher net earnings for thesixnine months endedJuly 2,October 1, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010.Acquisitions, Capital Expenditures and Other Investing Activities
During the
sixnine months endedJuly 2,October 1, 2011, Seaboard invested$76.5$150.3 million in property, plant and equipment, of which$14.6$25.3 million was expended in the Pork segment,$12.1$26.0 million in the Marine segment,$11.7$17.7 million in the Sugar segment and$35.1$76.5 million in the Power segment. The Pork segment expenditures were primarily for additional finishing barns and improvements to existing facilities and related equipment. The Marine segment expenditures were primarily for purchases of cargo carrying and handlingequipment and port development projects.equipment. In the Sugar segment, the capital expenditures were primarily for the continued development of the cogeneration plant with the remaining amount for normal upgrades to existing operations.Currently it is anticipated theThe cogeneration plantwill bebecame fully operationalby the fourth quarter ofin October 2011. The Power segment expenditures were primarily used for the construction of a 106 megawatt power generating facility for use in the Dominican Republic. The total cost of the project is estimated to be approximately $125.0 million. Operations are anticipated to beginby the end of 2011 orin early 2012. All other capital expenditures are of a normal recurring nature and primarily include replacements of machinery and equipment, and general facility modernizations and upgrades.For the remainder of 2011, management has budgeted capital expenditures totaling
$114.2$52.8 million. The Pork segment plans to spend$14.3$14.6 million primarily foradditional finishing barnstractor-trailers andto a lesser degree,improvements to existing facilities and related equipment. The Marine segment has budgeted$25.8$9.4 million primarily for additional cargo carrying and handling equipment. In addition, management will be evaluating whether to purchase additional containerized cargo vessels for the Marine segment and dry bulk vessels for the Commodity Trading and Milling segment during 2011. The Sugar segment plans to spend $10.7 million primarily on normal upgrades to existing operations. The Power segment plans to spend$60.2$13.3 million primarily for the new power generating facility being constructed as discussed above. See Note 9 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion. The balance of$13.9$4.8 million is planned to be spent in all other businesses. Management anticipates paying for these capital expenditures from available cash, the use of available short-term investments orSeaboard'sSeaboard’s available borrowing capacity.During 2010, Seaboard agreed to invest in various limited partnerships as a limited partner that are expected to enable Seaboard to obtain certain low income housing tax credits over a period of approximately ten years. The total commitment is approximately $17.5 million and the majority of the investment is expected to be made during late 2011 and 2012. As of October 1, 2011, Seaboard had invested $3.5 million in these partnerships.
Seaboard has a 50% non-controlling interest in a bakery being built in Central Africa. The total project cost is estimated to be
$58.0$60.0 million butSeaboard'sSeaboard’s total investment has not yet been determined pending finalization of third party financing alternatives for a portion of the project. The bakery is not expected to be operational until thesecondfirst half of2011.2012. As ofJuly 2,October 1, 2011, Seaboard had invested$15.0a total of $18.3 million in thisproject.project, including $8.2 million invested during the nine month period ended October 1, 2011.On April 8, 2011, Seaboard closed the sale of its two power generating facilities in the Dominican Republic for $73.1 million. See Note 9 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.
During the third quarter of 2011, Seaboard provided a term loan of $13.0 million and a short-term loan of $20.0 million to its non-consolidated affiliate, Butterball, LLC (Butterball). On November 3, 2011, Butterball repaid the short-term loan of $20.0 million. Also during the third quarter of 2011, Seaboard made an additional capital contribution of $5.6 million in Butterball to assist in their acquisition of certain live growing facilities. Subsequent to October 1, 2011, Seaboard provided a $35.0 million line of credit to a 50% owned, non-consolidated affiliate, PS International, LLC. See Note 9 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.
Financing Activities and Debt
As of
July 2,October 1, 2011, Seaboard had committed lines of credit totaling $300.0 million and uncommitted lines totaling$182.4$179.3 million. As ofJuly 2,October 1, 2011, there were no borrowings outstanding under the committed lines of credit and borrowings under the uncommitted lines of credit totaled$47.0$59.0 million. Outstanding standby letters of credit reducedSeaboard'sSeaboard’s borrowing capacity under its committed and uncommitted credit lines by $43.1 million and$5.3$5.9 million, respectively, primarily representing $26.4 million forSeaboard'sSeaboard’s outstanding Industrial Development Revenue Bonds and $16.5 million related to insurance coverage. Also included in notes payable as ofJuly 2,October 1, 2011 was a term note of $45.0 million.16Seaboard has a long-term credit agreement for $114.0 million to finance the construction of the new power generating facility in the Dominican Republic noted above. During the first
sixnine months of 2011, Seaboard borrowed an additional$16.1$63.4 million under this credit facility. As ofJuly 2,October 1, 2011,$32.4$79.7 million had been borrowed from this credit facility.Seaboard'sSeaboard’s remaining 2011 scheduled long-term debt maturities total
$1.5$0.3 million. As ofJuly 2,October 1, 2011, Seaboard had cash and short-term investments of$384.7$351.1 million, total net working capital of$1,031.2$1,029.2 million and a $300.0 million committed line of credit maturing on July 10, 2013. Accordingly, management believesSeaboard'sSeaboard’s combination of internally generated cash, liquidity, capital resources and borrowing capabilities will be adequate for its existing operations and any currently known potential plans for expansion of existing operations or business segments for 2011. Management intends to continue seeking opportunities for expansion in the industries in which Seaboard operates, utilizing existing liquidity, available borrowing capacity and other financing alternatives.As of October 1, 2011, $139.5 million of the $351.1 million of cash and short-term investments were held by Seaboard’s foreign subsidiaries and Seaboard could be required to accrue and pay U.S. taxes to repatriate these funds if needed for Seaboard’s operations in the U.S. However, Seaboard’s intent is to permanently reinvest these funds outside the U.S. and current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate them to fund Seaboard’s U.S. operations.
On November 6, 2009, the Board of Directors authorized up to $100.0 million for a
newshare repurchaseprogram.program, which was extended by the Board of Directors for an additional year through October 31, 2012. For thesixnine months endedJuly 2,October 1, 2011, Seaboarddid notused cash to repurchaseany600 shares of commonstock.stock at a total price of $1.2 million. See Note 8 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion. Also, Seaboard currently does not intend to declare any dividends during 2011 and 2012.See Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a summary of
Seaboard'sSeaboard’s contingent obligations, including guarantees issued to support certain activities of non-consolidated affiliates or third parties who provide services for Seaboard.RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net sales for the three and
sixnine month periods of 2011 increased by$350.1$364.9 million and$798.0$1,162.9 million, respectively, over the same periods in 2010, which primarily reflected increased prices for and volumes of commodities traded and also an increase in overall sale prices for pork products.Operating income increased by
$35.7$25.3 million and$98.5$123.9 million for the three andsixnine month periods of 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2010. The increasesprimarilyfor the three and nine month periods reflect aone-time gain on sale$50.2 million and $40.5 million, respectively, fluctuation ofpower generating facilities of $51.4 millionmarking to market Commodity Trading and Milling derivative contracts, as discussed below, and to a lesser extent, higher sugar prices. The increase for thesixnine month period also reflects a one-time gain on sale of power generating facilities of $52.9 million and, to a lesser extent, higher pork prices. The increases were partially offset by write-downs of $10.7 million and $14.0 million in the three and nine month periods of 2011, respectively, for certain grain inventories for customer contract performance issues as discussed below and declining performance in the Marine segment from higher operating costs.Pork Segment
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 2, July 3, July 2, July 3, (Dollars in millions) 2011 2010 2011 2010 Net sales $441.4 $348.3 $865.4 $666.2 Operating income $ 62.5 $ 58.6 $142.1 $ 85.0
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
October 1,
October 2,
October 1,
October 2,
(Dollars in millions)
2011
2010
2011
2010
Net sales
$
446.1
$
354.5
$
1,311.5
$
1,020.7
Operating income
$
53.8
$
54.3
$
195.8
$
139.3
Net sales for the Pork segment increased
$93.1$91.6 million and$199.2$290.8 million for the three andsixnine month periods of 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2010. The increases primarily reflect an increase in overall sales prices for pork productsespecially during the first quarter of 2011,and, to a lesser extent, increased salesprice forvolume and prices of biodiesel and higher volume of pork products sold.Operating income for the Pork segment
increased $3.9decreased $0.5 million and$57.1increased $56.5 million for the three andsixnine month periods of 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2010.The increases wereFor the nine month period, the increase was primarily a result of higher sales prices and, to a lesser extent, higher volumes of pork products sold as discussedabove.above and an increase in payments received from the U.S. Government for biodiesel production in 2011 compared to 2010. Partially offsetting the increase was higher feed costs, especiallyduringin thesecondthird quarterof 2011,primarily from higher corn prices, and higher costs for hogs purchased from third parties. During the third quarter of 2011, a $5.6 million impairment charge was incurred related to the ham boning plant in Mexico resulting in a decrease in operating income compared to the third quarter of 2010. See Note 9 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the impairment charge. Management is unable to predict future market prices for pork products or the cost of feed and hogs purchased from third parties. However, management anticipates positive operating income for the remainder of 2011, although at a lower level than the firstsixnine months of2011. As discussed in Note 9 to2011 and theCondensed Consolidated Financial Statements, there is a possibility that some amountfourth quarter ofthe ham-boning plant in Mexico could be deemed impaired during some future period including 2011, which may result in a charge to future earnings if current projections are not met.172010.Commodity Trading and Milling Segment
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 2, July 3, July 2, July 3, (Dollars in millions) 2011 2010 2011 2010 Net sales $621.0 $405.6 $1,333.2 $813.7 Operating income as reported $ 15.2 $ 19.5 $ 38.3 $ 42.2 Less mark-to-market adjustments 2.2 (10.7) (9.8) (19.5) Operating income excluding mark-to-market adjustments $ 17.4 $ 8.8 $ 28.5 $ 22.7 Income from affiliates $ 4.6 $ 6.0 $ 10.4 $ 10.9
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
October 1,
October 2,
October 1,
October 2,
(Dollars in millions)
2011
2010
2011
2010
Net sales
$
717.2
$
458.3
$
2,050.4
$
1,272.0
Operating income (loss) as reported
$
7.1
$
(28.3
)
$
45.4
$
13.9
Less mark-to-market adjustments
(12.5
)
37.7
(22.3
)
18.2
Operating income excluding mark-to-market adjustments
$
(5.4
)
$
9.4
$
23.1
$
32.1
Income from affiliates
$
1.4
$
4.8
$
11.8
$
15.7
Net sales for the Commodity Trading and Milling segment increased
$215.4$258.9 million and$519.5$778.4 million for the three andsixnine month periods of 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2010. The increases are primarily the result of increased prices for wheat and corn, andto a lesser extent,increased volumes of commodities sold to both thirdparties.parties and non-consolidated affiliates. In addition, $101.1 million in net sales were recognized in the first quarter of 2011 related to previously deferred costs and deferred revenuesunder contracts for which the final sale prices were not fixed and determinable until the first quarter of 2011.As worldwide commodity price fluctuations cannot be predicted, management is unable to predict the level of future sales.Operating income for this segment
decreased $4.3increased $35.4 million and$3.9$31.5 million for the three andsixnine month periods of 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2010. Thedecreasesincreases for the three andsixnine month periods primarily reflect the$12.9$50.2 million and$9.7$40.5 million fluctuation of marking to market the derivative contracts, as discussed below. Excluding the effects of these derivative contracts, operating incomeincreased $8.6decreased $14.8 million and$5.8$9.0 million for the three andsixnine month periods, respectively. Theincreases aredecreases were primarily the result ofincreased volumes of commodities sold as discussed above and, to a lesser extent, higher operating income for consolidated milling operations as a result of more favorable market conditions. Partially offsetting these increases werenet write-downs of$1.6$10.7 million and$3.3$14.0 million in the three andsixnine month periods of 2011, respectively, for certain grain inventories for customer contract performance issues, as discussed further in Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.Due to the uncertain political and economic conditions in the countries in which Seaboard operates,
andthe current volatility in the commodity markets and remaining issues with certain customer contract performance, management is unable to predict future sales and operatingresults. However, management anticipates positive operating incomeresults for the remainder of2011, excluding the potential effects of marking to market derivative contracts.2011.Had Seaboard not applied mark-to-market accounting to its derivative instruments, operating income for this segment would have been
higherlower by$2.2$12.5 million andlower by $9.8$22.3 million, respectively, for the three andsixnine month periods of 2011 and operating income would have beenlowerhigher by$10.7$37.7 million and$19.5$18.2 million, respectively, for the three andsixnine month periods of 2010, respectively. While management believes its commodity futures and options and foreign exchange contracts are primarily economic hedges of its firm purchase and sales contracts or anticipated sales contracts, Seaboard does not perform the extensive record-keeping required to account for these types of transactions as hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, while the changes in value of the derivative instruments were marked to market, the changes in value of the firm purchase or sales contracts were not. As products are delivered to customers, these existing mark-to-market adjustments should be primarily offset by realized margins or losses as revenue is recognized over time and thus, these mark-to-market adjustments could reverse in fiscal 2011. Management believes eliminating these adjustments, as noted in the table above, provides a more reasonable presentation to compare and evaluateperiod- to-periodperiod-to-period financial results for this segment.Income from affiliates for the three and
sixnine month periods of 2011 decreased by$1.4$3.4 million and$0.5$3.9 million, respectively, from the same periods in 2010. Based on the uncertainty of local political and economic environments in the countries in which the flour and feed mills operate, management cannot predict future results.18Marine Segment
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 2, July 3, July 2, July 3, (Dollars in millions) 2011 2010 2011 2010 Net sales $236.5 $215.6 $466.2 $419.0 Operating income (loss) $(11.1) $ 11.0 $ (4.0) $ 19.3
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
October 1,
October 2,
October 1,
October 2,
(Dollars in millions)
2011
2010
2011
2010
Net sales
$
225.6
$
214.2
$
691.8
$
633.3
Operating income (loss)
$
(8.2
)
$
12.6
$
(12.2
)
$
31.9
Net sales for the Marine segment increased
$20.9$11.4 million and$47.2$58.5 million for the three andsixnine month periods of 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2010. The increases are primarily the result of increased rates in most markets served during 2011 and, to a lesser extent for the nine month period, higher cargo volumes as economic activity generally increased in 2011 compared to 2010. However, for the three month period, the increase was partially offset by lower volumes primarily as a result of increased competition in certain markets.Operating income for the Marine segment decreased
$22.1$20.8 million and$23.3$44.1 million for the three andsixnine month periods of 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2010. The decreases were primarily the result of cost increases for fuel,for vessels,trucking andcharter hirecharterhires on a per unit shippedbasis, especially in the second quarter of 2011 when fuel and trucking expenses increased significantly more than management anticipated.basis. Partially offsetting the decreases were higher cargo rates as discussed above. Management cannot predict changes in future cargo volumes and cargo rates or to what extent changes in economic conditions in markets served will affect net sales or operating income during the remainder of 2011. However, based onrecent significant cost increases forhigher fuel and trucking costs, management currently anticipates continuing operating losses for the remainder of 2011.Sugar Segment
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 2, July 3, July 2, July 3, (Dollars in millions) 2011 2010 2011 2010 Net sales $ 72.6 $ 45.0 $139.6 $ 98.9 Operating income $ 21.6 $ 9.5 $ 44.0 $ 20.8 Income (loss) from affiliates $ (0.1) $ 0.5 $ 0.2 $ 0.6
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
October 1,
October 2,
October 1,
October 2,
(Dollars in millions)
2011
2010
2011
2010
Net sales
$
55.6
$
49.2
$
195.2
$
148.0
Operating income
$
10.6
$
3.7
$
54.6
$
24.5
Income from affiliates
$
0.1
$
—
$
0.3
$
0.6
Net sales for the Sugar segment increased
$27.6$6.4 million and$40.7$47.2 million for the three andsixnine month periods of 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2010. The increases primarily reflect increased domestic sugarprices.prices partially offset by lower volumes. Management cannot predict sugar prices for the remainder of 2011.Currently it is anticipated theThe cogeneration plant, discussed above,will bebecame fully operationalby the fourth quarter ofin October 2011.Operating income increased
$12.1$6.9 million and$23.2$30.1 million for the three andsixnine month periods of 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2010. The increases primarily represent higher margins from the increase in sugar prices discussed above. Management anticipates positive operating income for this segment for the remainder of 2011, although at a lower level than the firstsixnine months of 2011.However, beginningBeginning in late July a labor strike began at the sugarmillmill. This strike was resolved in mid-August andif such strike continues for an extended period of time, it will result in a significantly shorter harvest season and coulddid not have a material impact toanticipatedoperating results for this segment.Power Segment
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended July 2, July 3, July 2, July 3, (Dollars in millions) 2011 2010 2011 2010 Net sales $ 24.7 $ 31.0 $57.0 $64.0 Operating income $ 53.1 $ 3.7 $56.6 $ 7.7
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
October 1,
October 2,
October 1,
October 2,
(Dollars in millions)
2011
2010
2011
2010
Net sales
$
28.6
$
31.7
$
85.6
$
95.7
Operating income
$
3.7
$
4.5
$
60.3
$
12.2
Net sales for the Power segment decreased
$6.3$3.1 million and$7.0$10.1 million for the three andsixnine month periods of 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2010 primarily reflecting lower production levels, partially offset by higher rates. The lower production levels are the result of the sale of the power generating facilities as noted below which eliminated production for part of April 2011 and also because only one of the two facilities was subsequently leased and operated. The higher rates were attributable primarily to higher fuel costs, a component of pricing.Operating income
increased $49.4decreased $0.8 million and$48.9increased $48.1 million for the three andsixnine month periods of 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods in20102010. The decrease for the three month period was from lower production levels discussed above partially offset by the $1.5 million gain discussed below. The increase for the nine month period was primarily as a result of the gain on sale of power19generating facilities discussed below, partially offset by lower production levels discussed above.See Note 9 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the sale of certain assets of this business on April 8, 2011, subsequent leasing of one power generating facility and the construction of a new replacement power generating facility. As a result of the sale, during the second quarter of 2011, a gain on sale of assets of $51.4 million was recognized in operating income. Seaboard received $1.5 million of the $3.0 million in escrow in the third quarter of 2011, which was recognized as a gain on sale of assets in operating income in the third quarter of 2011. Management anticipates that sales volumes will be
significantlylower for the remainder of 2011 as a result of the reduced operations until the start-up of the new power generating facility, anticipatedby the end of 2011 orto begin in early 2012. Management cannot predict future fuel costs or the extent to which rates will fluctuate compared to fuel costs. However, management anticipates positive operating income for this segmentinfor the remainder of 2011, although at a lower level than the firstsixnine months of 2011.Turkey Segment
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
October 1,
October 2,
October 1,
October 2,
(Dollars in millions)
2011
2010
2011
2010
Loss from affiliate
$
(4.2
)
$
—
$
(3.2
)
$
—
The Turkey segment, accounted for using the equity method, represents Seaboard’s investment in Butterball, which occurred on December 6, 2010. During the third quarter of 2011, management of Butterball announced the planned closing of its Longmont, Colorado facilities by December 31, 2011, resulting in an impairment of fixed assets charge and an accrued severance charge. Seaboard’s proportionate share of these charges represented $2.6 million recognized in loss from affiliate for the three and nine month periods ended October 1, 2011. In addition, the marking to market of commodity derivative contracts resulted in losses of $2.6 million and $3.0 million (Seaboard’s proportionate share) for the three and nine month periods ended October 1, 2011, respectively, as a result of the decrease in commodity prices in late September for corn and soybean meal. Also included in the loss from affiliate are losses from interest rate exchange agreements as a result of fluctuating interest rates of $1.5 million and $2.4 million (Seaboard’s proportionate share) for the three and nine month periods ended October 1, 2011. Butterball anticipates positive income for the remainder of 2011, excluding the potential effects of marking to market derivative contracts and interest rate exchange agreements.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative
("(“SG&A"&A”) expensesincreaseddecreased by$7.6$2.9 million and$13.9increased $11.1 million for the three andsixnine month periods of 2011 compared to same periods in 2010. Theincreases aredecrease for the three month period is primarilydue to increased personnel costs in most segments and, to a lesser degree,the result of lower costs related toSeaboard'sSeaboard’s deferred compensation programs (which are offset by the effect of the mark-to-market investments recorded inother investment incomeOther Investment Income (Loss), Net discussed below).partially offset by higher personnel costs in most segments. The increase for the nine month period is primarily the result of increased personnel costs in most segments partially offset by lower costs related to Seaboard’s deferred compensation programs. As a percentage of revenues, SG&A decreased to3.8%3.4% and 3.6%for the three and
sixnine month periods of 2011 compared to4.4%4.7% and 4.6% for the same periods in 2010 primarily as a result of increased sales in the Commodity Trading and Milling and Pork segments.Interest
IncomeExpenseInterest
incomeexpense decreased$1.7$0.7 million and$2.7$1.6 million for the three andsixnine month periods of 2011 compared to the same periods in 2010. The decreases primarily reflect higher capitalized interest during 2011 compared to 2010 related to the construction of the cogeneration plant and new power generating facility discussed above. The decreases were partially offset by increased interest expense in 2011 for new borrowings under a long-term credit facility to finance the construction of the new power generating facility in the Dominican Republic.Interest Income
Interest income decreased $0.7 million and $3.4 million for the three and nine month periods of 2011 compared to the same periods in 2010. The decreases primarily reflected a decrease in average funds invested.
Interest Income from Affiliates
Interest income from affiliates for 2011 primarily represents interest from
a notenotes receivable from Butterball, an affiliated company in which Seaboard has a 50% non-controlling voting interest.This note was putSeaboard invested inplaceButterball in December 2010.Other Investment Income (Loss), Net
Other investment income (loss), net
increased $2.4decreased $14.3 million and$1.7$12.5 million for the three andsixnine month periods of 2011 compared to the same periods in 2010. Theincreasesdecreases primarily reflectincomeincreased losses of $8.2 million and $5.6 million for the three and nine month periods of 2011 compared to 2010 from the mark-to-market value ofSeaboard'sSeaboard’s investments related to the deferred compensationprograms inprograms. The decrease also reflects losses on both available for sale and trading securities investments of $1.8 million and $1.6 million for the three and nine month periods ended October 1, 2011 compared tolossesgains of $4.3 million and $5.6 million for the same periods in 2010.Foreign Currency Gains (Losses), Net
The fluctuations in foreign currency gains, net for the three and
sixnine months of 2011 compared to the same periods in 2010 primarily reflects foreign currencygainsfluctuations from Euro cash and Euro short-term investment positions.Miscellaneous, Net
The fluctuations in miscellaneous, net for the three and nine months of 2011 compared to the same periods in 2010 primarily reflects increased losses from interest rate exchange agreements.
Income Tax Expense
The
effectivehigher tax rate for thefirst six monthsthree month periods of 2011which approximates the expected annual tax rate, remained fairly constantand 2010 compared to thetax rate for the year ended December 31, 2010. However, the tax rate for the first six monthsnine month periods of 2011is higher thanand 2010 resulted from increasing thetax rate for the first six months of 2010 primarily due to higherprojected domesticearningsincome relative toforeign earnings, as wasprojected total income during thecase in the last half of 2010.third quarter.OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued guidance to amend the requirements related to fair value measurement which changed the wording used to describe many requirements in GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. Additionally, the amendments clarify the
FASB'sFASB’s intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements. The amended guidance is effective for Seaboard on January 1, 2012. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact onSeaboard'sSeaboard’s financial position or net earnings.In June 2011, the FASB issued guidance to revise the manner in which entities present comprehensive income in the financial statements. The new guidance removes the footnote presentation option currently used by Seaboard and requires entities to report components of comprehensive income in either a continuous statement of comprehensive income or two separate but consecutive statements. Seaboard will be required to make this change in presentation in the first quarter of 2012. The adoption of this guidance will not have an impact on
Seaboard'sSeaboard’s financial position or net earnings.20In September 2011, the FASB issued guidance to allow entities the option of performing a qualitative assessment to test goodwill for impairment. This guidance permits an entity to first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If it is concluded that this is the case, it is necessary to perform the currently prescribed two-step goodwill impairment test. Otherwise, the two-step goodwill impairment test is not required. This guidance is effective for
Seaboard on January 1, 2012 and early adoption is allowed. Seaboard will adopt this guidance on January 1, 2012. The adoption of this guidance will not have an impact on Seaboard’s financial position or net earnings.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Seaboard is exposed to various types of market risks in its day-to-day operations. Seaboard utilizes derivative instruments to mitigate some of these risks including both purchases and sales of futures and options to hedge inventories, forward purchases and sale contracts. Primary market risk exposures result from changing commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. From time to time, Seaboard may also enter into speculative derivative transactions not directly related to its raw material requirements. The nature of
Seaboard'sSeaboard’s market risk exposure related to these items has not changed materially since December 31, 2010. See Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures -
Seaboard'sSeaboard’s management evaluated, under the direction of our Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers, the effectiveness ofSeaboard'sSeaboard’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rule13a-15(e)13a—15(e) as ofJuly 2,October 1, 2011. Based upon and as of the date of that evaluation,Seaboard'sSeaboard’s Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers concluded thatSeaboard'sSeaboard’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports it files and submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required. It should be noted that any system of disclosure controls and procedures, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system are met. In addition, the design of any system of disclosure controls and procedures is based in part upon assumptions about the likelihood of future events. Due to these and other inherent limitations of any such system, there can be no assurance that any design will always succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.Change in Internal Controls -
There has been no change in Seaboard's internal control overDuring the third quarter of 2011, Seaboard installed new financial accounting and reportingrequiredsystems used byExchange Act Rule 13a-15 that occurred duringmost of its foreign commodity trading locations. Some controls, procedures and reports were modified as a result of thefiscal quarter ended July 2, 2011 that hasnew systems. These modifications have not materially affected,or isnor are they reasonably likely to materially affect,Seaboard'sSeaboard’s internal control over financial reporting.PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes in the risk factors as previously disclosed in
Seaboard'sSeaboard’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.Item
6. Exhibits 31.1 Certification2. Unregistered Sales ofthe Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302Equity Securities and Use ofthe Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 31.2 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 32.1 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 32.2 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 101ProceedsThe following
financialtable contains informationfrom Seaboard Corporation's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q forregarding Seaboard’s purchase of its common stock during the quarter.Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
Average Price
Paid per Share
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part
of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
Approximate
Dollar Value
of Shares
that May
Yet Be
Purchased
Under the
Plans or
Programs
July 3 to July 31, 2011
—
—
—
70,005,999
August 1 to August 31, 2011
—
—
—
70,005,999
September 1 to October 1, 2011
600
1,929.41
600
68,848,355
Total
600
1,929.41
600
68,848,355
All purchases during the quarter
ended July 2,were made under the authorization from our Board of Directors to purchase up to $100 million market value of Seaboard common stock announced on November 6, 2009, which wasscheduled to expire on October 31, 2011
formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (1) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings, (2) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (3) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows,but was extended through October 31, 2012. All purchases were made through open-market purchases and(4)all theNotes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements *. * Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise are not subject to liability under these sections.repurchased shares have been retired.
Item 6.
Exhibits
31.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101
The following financial information from Seaboard Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 1, 2011, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (1) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings, (2) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (3) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (4) the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements *.
*Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise are not subject to liability under these sections.
This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of Seaboard Corporation and its subsidiaries (Seaboard). Forward-looking statements generally may be identified as statements that are not historical in nature; and
21statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words"believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "could," "anticipates," "estimates," "intends,"“believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” or similar expressions. In more specific terms,forward--lookingforward—looking statements, include, without limitation: statements concerning projection of revenues, income or loss, capital expenditures, capital structure or other financial items, including the impact of mark-to-market accounting on operating income; statements regarding the plans and objectives of management for future operations; statements of future economic performance; statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Seaboard and its management with respect to: (i)Seaboard'sSeaboard’s ability to obtain adequate financing and liquidity, (ii) the price of feed stocks and other materials used by Seaboard; (iii) the sales price or market conditions for pork, grains, sugar, turkey and other products and services; (iv) statements concerningmanagement'smanagement’s expectations of recorded tax effects under certain circumstances; (v) the volume of business and working capital requirements associated with the competitive trading environment for the Commodity Trading and Milling segment; (vi) the charter hire rates and fuel prices for vessels; (vii) the fuel costs and related spot market prices in the Dominican Republic; (viii) the ability of Seaboard to sell certain grain inventories in foreign countries at current cost basis and the related contract performance by customers; (ix) the effect of the fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates; (x) statements concerning profitability or sales volume of any ofSeaboard'sSeaboard’s segments; (xi) the anticipated costs and completion timetable forSeaboard'sSeaboard’s scheduled capital improvements, acquisitions and dispositions; or (xii) other trends affectingSeaboard'sSeaboard’s financial condition or results of operations, and statements of the assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing statements.This list of forward-looking statements is not exclusive. Seaboard undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors. The information contained in this report, including without limitation the information under the headings
"Management's“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,"” identifies important factors which could cause such differences.22SIGNATURES
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.
SEABOARD CORPORATION by: /s/ Robert L. Steer Robert L. Steer, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) Date: August 9, 2011 by: /s/ John A. Virgo John A. Virgo, Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer (principal accounting officer) Date: August 9, 201123
SEABOARD CORPORATION
by:
/s/ Robert L. Steer
Robert L. Steer, Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
Date:
November 8, 2011
by:
/s/ John A. Virgo
John A. Virgo, Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
(principal accounting officer)
Date:
November 8, 2011