UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
   
þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended DecemberMarch 31, 20072008
or
   
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period fromto
Commission file number 000-04065
Lancaster Colony Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
   
Ohio 13-1955943
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
   
37 West Broad Street 43215
Columbus, Ohio (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)  
614-224-7141

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
     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. Yesþ      Noo
      Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
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     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yeso      No  þ
     As of January 31,April 30, 2008, there were approximately 29,238,00028,723,000 shares of Common Stock, without par value per share, outstanding.
 
 

 


 

LANCASTER COLONY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
   
   
  
  
  
  
   
Item 2. 
   
Item 4. 
   
   
 
   
 
   
Item 4. 
   
 
   
   
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 EX-31.1
 EX-31.2
 EX-32

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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
LANCASTER COLONY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)
                
 December 31 June 30  March 31 June 30 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 2007 2007 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 2008 2007 
ASSETS
ASSETS
 
ASSETS
Current Assets:
  
Cash and equivalents $4,464 $8,318  $12,252 $8,318 
Receivables (less allowance for doubtful accounts, December – $836 and June – $916) 93,805 92,635 
Receivables (less allowance for doubtful accounts, March – $850 and June – $916) 89,831 92,635 
Inventories:  
Raw materials 38,164 40,358  37,879 40,358 
Finished goods and work in process 89,962 109,359  92,312 109,359 
          
Total inventories 128,126 149,717  130,191 149,717 
Deferred income taxes and other current assets 27,830 28,241  31,255 28,241 
          
Total current assets 254,225 278,911  263,529 278,911 
  
Property, Plant and Equipment:
  
Land, buildings and improvements 164,720 162,276  157,985 162,276 
Machinery and equipment 274,328 350,357  272,934 350,357 
          
Total cost 439,048 512,633  430,919 512,633 
Less accumulated depreciation 240,630 304,202  236,928 304,202 
          
Property, plant and equipment – net 198,418 208,431  193,991 208,431 
  
Other Assets:
  
Goodwill 89,590 89,590  89,590 89,590 
Other intangible assets – net 12,423 13,111  12,132 13,111 
Other noncurrent assets 7,964 8,454  7,671 8,454 
          
 
Total
 $562,620 $598,497  $566,913 $598,497 
          
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
  
Current Liabilities:
  
Short-term bank loans $ $42,500  $ $42,500 
Accounts payable 43,809 48,423  46,463 48,423 
Accrued liabilities 44,113 50,867  42,312 50,867 
          
Total current liabilities 87,922 141,790  88,775 141,790 
  
Long-Term Debt
 47,600   77,500  
  
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
 16,606 10,702  15,774 10,702 
  
Deferred Income Taxes
 827 1,696  1,192 1,696 
  
Shareholders’ Equity:
  
Preferred stock – authorized 3,050,000 shares; outstanding – none  
Common stock – authorized 75,000,000 shares; outstanding – December 31, 2007 – 29,508,464 shares; June 30, 2007 – 30,748,390 shares 81,937 81,665 
Common stock – authorized 75,000,000 shares; outstanding – March 31, 2008 –28,818,402 shares; June 30, 2007 – 30,748,390 shares 82,482 81,665 
Retained earnings 951,280 937,376  951,792 937,376 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (4,178)  (5,167)  (4,278)  (5,167)
Common stock in treasury, at cost  (619,374)  (569,565)  (646,324)  (569,565)
          
Total shareholders’ equity 409,665 444,309  383,672 444,309 
          
 
Total
 $562,620 $598,497  $566,913 $598,497 
          
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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LANCASTER COLONY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(UNAUDITED)
                                
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 December 31 December 31  March 31 March 31 
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data) 2007 2006 2007 2006 
 
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data) 2008 2007 2008 2007 
Net Sales
 $305,612 $292,332 $591,182 $554,396  $270,276 $265,692 $861,458 $820,088 
  
Cost of Sales
 258,023 237,405 494,422 454,820  234,045 219,991 728,467 674,811 
                  
  
Gross Margin
 47,589 54,927 96,760 99,576  36,231 45,701 132,991 145,277 
  
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
 24,080 23,658 48,020 45,861  22,615 23,463 70,635 69,324 
  
Restructuring and Impairment Charge
 46  182    1,004 182 1,004 
                  
  
Operating Income
 23,463 31,269 48,558 53,715  13,616 21,234 62,174 74,949 
  
Other Income (Expense):
  
Interest Expense  (966)  (13)  (1,924)  (13)  (621)   (2,545)  (13)
Other Income – Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act 2,533 699 2,533 699    2,533 699 
Interest Income and Other – Net 255 191 417 553  290 263 707 816 
                  
  
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
 25,285 32,146 49,584 54,954  13,285 21,497 62,869 76,451 
  
Taxes Based on Income
 9,287 11,786 18,016 20,104  4,500 7,902 22,516 28,006 
                  
  
Income from Continuing Operations
 15,998 20,360 31,568 34,850  8,785 13,595 40,353 48,445 
  
Loss from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax
   (2,531)   (3,240)
Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax:
 
Loss from Discontinued Operations   (835)   (4,075)
(Loss) Gain on Sale of Discontinued Operations  (159) 739  (159) 739 
         
Total Discontinued Operations
  (159)  (96)  (159)  (3,336)
                  
  
Net Income
 $15,998 $17,829 $31,568 $31,610  $8,626 $13,499 $40,194 $45,109 
                  
  
Income Per Common Share from Continuing Operations:
  
Basic and Diluted $.54 $.64 $1.05 $1.09  $.30 $.43 $1.35 $1.53 
  
Loss Per Common Share from Discontinued Operations:
  
Basic and Diluted $ $(.08) $ $(.10) $(.01) $ $(.01) $(.11)
  
Net Income Per Common Share:
  
Basic and Diluted $.54 $.56 $1.05 $.99  $.30 $.43 $1.35 $1.42 
  
Cash Dividends Per Common Share
 $.28 $.27 $.55 $.53  $.28 $.27 $.83 $.80 
  
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
  
Basic 29,855 31,735 30,133 31,827  29,115 31,531 29,794 31,728 
Diluted 29,860 31,770 30,140 31,853  29,128 31,560 29,799 31,755 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)
                
 Six Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
 December 31  March 31 
(Amounts in thousands) 2007 2006 
 
(Amounts in thousands) 2008 2007 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
  
Net income $31,568 $31,610  $40,194 $45,109 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:  
Loss from discontinued operations  3,240  159 3,336 
Depreciation and amortization 15,027 14,281  22,276 21,784 
Deferred income taxes and other noncash changes 609  (750) 2,262 431 
Restructuring and impairment charge  (129)    (202) 2,382 
Gain on sale of property  (149)  (36)  (124)  (53)
Loss (gain) on sale of business 5,705  (8) 5,947  (8)
Pension plan activity 2,638  (173) 2,116  (557)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  
Receivables  (9,332)  (15,094)  (5,694)  (4,578)
Inventories 9,985 13,393  7,920 6,913 
Other current assets  (1,745)  (2,695)  (4,589)  (5,244)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,966  (1,234) 2,168 402 
          
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations 56,143 42,534  72,433 69,917 
          
  
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
  
Payments on property additions  (12,430)  (23,090)  (16,003)  (38,871)
Net proceeds from sale of property 217 54 
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations 91 10,119 
Proceeds from sale of property 233 76 
Net proceeds from sale of business 19,817 8  19,575 8 
Purchases of short-term investments   (5,000)
Proceeds from short-term investment sales, calls and maturities  35,765   40,765 
Other – net  (1,644)  (639)  (2,133)  (2,294)
          
Net cash provided by investing activities from continuing operations 5,960 12,098  1,763 4,803 
          
  
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
  
Net repayment of $100 million credit facility (42,500)    (42,500)  
Proceeds from debt 96,104   126,104  
Payments on debt  (48,504)    (48,604)  
Purchase of treasury stock  (49,809)  (28,350)  (76,759)  (41,891)
Payment of dividends  (16,489)  (16,808)  (24,603)  (25,321)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options 188 2,532  646 3,118 
Decrease in cash overdraft balance  (4,949)  (6,521)  (4,294)  (4,815)
          
Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations  (65,959)  (49,147)  (70,010)  (68,909)
          
  
Cash Flows From Discontinued Operations:
  
Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations   (718)  (254)  (3,635)
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations   (4)   (252)
          
Net cash used in discontinued operations   (722)  (254)  (3,887)
          
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 2  (12) 2  (8)
          
Net change in cash and equivalents  (3,854) 4,751  3,934 1,916 
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year 8,318 6,050  8,318 6,050 
          
Cash and equivalents at end of period $4,464 $10,801  $12,252 $7,966 
          
  
Supplemental Disclosure Of Operating Cash Flows:
  
Cash paid during the period for income taxes $15,506 $20,401  $22,981 $32,345 
          
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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LANCASTER COLONY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Tabular amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
     The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In our opinion, the interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and financial position for such periods. All such adjustments reflected in the interim consolidated financial statements are considered to be of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. Accordingly, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2007. The prior-year results reflect the classification of the sold Automotive operations as discontinued operations. Unless otherwise noted, the term “year” and references to a particular year pertain to our fiscal year, which begins on July 1 and ends on June 30; for example, 2008 refers to fiscal 2008, which is the period from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008.
Property, Plant and Equipment
     Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Purchases of property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable at DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 and 20062007 were approximately $0.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively. These purchases, less the preceding June 30 balances, have been excluded from the property additions in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Significant Accounting Policies
     There were no changes to our Significant Accounting Policies from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2007.
Note 2 Business Divestiture
     In November 2007, as part of our strategic alternative review of nonfood operations, we sold most of the consumer and floral glass operating assets of our Indiana Glass Company and E. O. Brody Company subsidiaries for gross proceeds of approximately $21.5 million. This cash transaction resulted in a pretax loss of approximately $5.7$5.9 million, which is recorded in cost of sales and includes an estimatedsales. The net working capital adjustment that is subject to review and agreement between the buyerhas been settled and the seller.final adjustment is included in the loss figure. These businesses arewere included in our Glassware and Candles segment and had net sales of approximately $53 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007.
     As part of the sale, we entered into a non-exclusive, three-year supply agreement with the buyer for certain glassware products that our candle operations continue to use. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”) and related accounting guidance, the financial results of these operations do not meet the criteria for classification as discontinued operations and, therefore, have been included in continuing operations for all periods presented.
Note 3 Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
     In December 2007,March 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161 is an amendment to SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS 133”). SFAS 161 establishes disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and for hedging activities. The Statement also amends and expands the disclosure requirements of SFAS 133 with the intent to provide users of financial statements with an enhanced understanding of how and why an entity uses

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(Tabular amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedge items are accounted for under SFAS 133 and its related interpretations and how derivative instruments and related hedge items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. This pronouncement is effective for the quarter ending March 31, 2009. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, that SFAS 161 will have on our financial position or results of operations.
     In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R, “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141R”). SFAS 141R revises the principles and requirements for how the acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, and the goodwill acquired in a business combination or gain from a bargain purchase. SFAS 141R also revises the principles and requirements for how the acquirer

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

(Tabular amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. This pronouncement is effective as of the beginning of our 2010 fiscal year. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, that SFAS 141R will have on our financial position or results of operations.
     Also in December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements — an amendment of ARB No. 51” (“SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 amends ARB No. 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. This pronouncement is effective as of the beginning of our 2010 fiscal year. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, that SFAS 160 will have on our financial position or results of operations.
     In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“SFAS 159”). SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value in order to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. This pronouncement is effective as of the beginning of our 2009 fiscal year. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, that SFAS 159 will have on our financial position or results of operations.
     In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This pronouncement is effective as of the beginning of our 2009 fiscal year; however, the FASB has proposedissued a one-year deferral of the adoption of the standard as it relates to nonfinancial assets and liabilities. We are currently evaluating the impact that SFAS 157, and its related FASB Staff Positions, will have on our financial position or results of operations.
     We adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”) on July 1, 2007. See further discussion in Note 10.
Note 4 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
     Goodwill attributable to the Specialty Foods segment was approximately $89.6 million at DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 and June 30, 2007.
     The following table summarizes our identifiable other intangible assets by segment as of December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2007:
         
  December 31  June 30 
  2007  2007 
 
Specialty Foods
        
Trademarks (40-year life)        
Gross carrying value $370  $370 
Accumulated amortization  (154)  (149)
       
Net Carrying Value $216  $221 
       
Customer Relationships (12-15-year life)        
Gross carrying value $13,020  $13,020 
Accumulated amortization  (1,713)  (1,233)
       
Net Carrying Value $11,307  $11,787 
       
Non-compete Agreements (5-8-year life)        
Gross carrying value $1,540  $1,540 
Accumulated amortization  (640)  (531)
       
Net Carrying Value $900  $1,009 
       
Glassware and Candles – Customer Lists (12-year life)
        
Gross carrying value $  $250 
Accumulated amortization     (156)
       
Net Carrying Value $  $94 
       
Total Net Carrying Value $12,423  $13,111 
       

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LANCASTER COLONY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Tabular amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
     The following table summarizes our identifiable other intangible assets by segment as of March 31, 2008 and June 30, 2007:
         
  March 31  June 30 
  2008  2007 
Specialty Foods
        
Trademarks (40-year life)        
Gross carrying value $370  $370 
Accumulated amortization  (156)  (149)
       
Net Carrying Value $214  $221 
       
Customer Relationships (12-15-year life)        
Gross carrying value $13,020  $13,020 
Accumulated amortization  (1,948)  (1,233)
       
Net Carrying Value $11,072  $11,787 
       
Non-compete Agreements (5-8-year life)        
Gross carrying value $1,540  $1,540 
Accumulated amortization  (694)  (531)
       
Net Carrying Value $846  $1,009 
       
Glassware and Candles – Customer Lists (12-year life)
        
Gross carrying value $  $250 
Accumulated amortization     (156)
       
Net Carrying Value $  $94 
       
Total Net Carrying Value $12,132  $13,111 
       
     Amortization expense relating to these assets was approximately $0.3 million and $0.6$0.9 million for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, respectively, as compared to approximately $0.1 million and $0.3$0.4 million in the corresponding periods of the prior year. Total annual amortization expense is estimated to be approximately $1.2 million for each of the next three years, $1.1 million for the fourth year and $0.9 million for the fifth year.
     Customer lists previously reported in the Glassware and Candles segment were sold with the business divestiture discussed in Note 2. These customer lists had a net carrying value of approximately $0.1 million at the date of the sale.
Note 5 Long-Term Debt
     At June 30, 2007, we had an unsecured revolving credit facility under which we could borrow up to $100 million. The facility was to expire in February 2008, but was replaced with a new facility in October 2007, as discussed further below. At June 30, 2007, we were in compliance with all applicable provisions and covenants of the facility, and we had $42.5 million outstanding under the facility with a weighted average interest rate of 5.615%.
     At DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, we had an unsecured revolving credit facility under which we may borrow up to a maximum of $160 million at any one time, with the potential to expand the total credit availability to $260 million based on obtaining consent of the issuing bank and certain other conditions. The facility expires on October 5, 2012, and all outstanding amounts are due and payable on that day. The facility contains certain restrictive covenants, including limitations on indebtedness, asset sales and acquisitions, and financial covenants relating to interest coverage and leverage. Loans may be used for general corporate purposes. At DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, we were in compliance with all applicable provisions and covenants of the facility, and we had $47.6$77.5 million outstanding under the facility with a weighted average interest rate of 5.29%3.12%. We paid approximately $1.0$0.6 million and $1.9$2.5 million of interest for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2007.2008. Based on the long-term nature of this facility and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, we have classified the outstanding balance at DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 as long-term debt.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(Tabular amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
Note 6 Pension Benefits
     We and certain of our operating subsidiaries provide multiple defined benefit pension plans. Benefits under the plans are primarily based on negotiated rates and years of service and cover the union workers at such locations. We contribute to these plans at least the minimum amount required by regulation or contract. We recognize the cost of plan benefits as the employees render service.
     The following table discloses net periodic benefit cost for our pension plans:
                
 Three Months Six Months                 
 Ended Ended  Three Months Nine Months 
 December 31 December 31  Ended Ended 
 2007 2006 2007 2006  March 31 March 31 
 2008 2007 2008 2007 
Components of net periodic benefit cost
  
Service cost $39 $127 $78 $254  $39 $128 $117 $382 
Interest cost 647 632 1,294 1,264  543 618 1,837 1,882 
Expected return on plan assets  (805)  (748)  (1,610)  (1,496)  (647)  (746)  (2,257)  (2,242)
SFAS 88 settlement charge 2,972 351 2,972 351 
SFAS 88 settlement/curtailment charge  287 2,972 638 
Amortization of unrecognized net loss 43 65 86 130  30 73 116 203 
Amortization of prior service cost 26 61 52 122  25 61 77 183 
Amortization of unrecognized net obligation existing at transition 1 1 2 2  1  3 2 
                  
Net periodic benefit cost $2,923 $489 $2,874 $627  $(9) $421 $2,865 $1,048 
                  
     The above-noted net periodic benefit cost for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20062007 included approximately $0.5$0.1 million and $0.6$0.8 million, respectively, of costs that are presented in discontinued operations because those costs related to the discontinued businesses.

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(Tabular amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
     In the second quarter of 2008 and 2007, one of our plans experienced lump sum payments that exceeded the plan’s annual service and interest costs. This resulted in an accelerated recognition of plan costs of approximately $3.0 million and $0.4 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, as required under SFAS No. 88, “Employers’ Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments of Defined Benefit Pension Plans and for Termination Benefits” (SFAS 88)(“SFAS 88”). The December 31, 2007 charge was included in continuing operations in our Corporate segment because the costs arewere related to the retained liabilities of the sold companies. The December 31, 2006 charge was presented in discontinued operations because those costs related to the discontinued businesses.
     In the third quarter of 2007, one of our plans became subject to curtailment accounting due to a significant reduction in future service because of our announcement that our industrial glassware manufacturing facility was going to be closed. This resulted in the immediate recognition of all of the outstanding prior service cost of the plan, which was approximately $0.3 million, as required under SFAS 88.
For the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, we made approximately $0.1$0.5 million and $0.2$0.7 million in contributions to our pension plans, respectively. We expect to make approximately $0.6$0.1 million more in contributions to our pension plans during the remainder of 2008.
Note 7 Postretirement Benefits
     We and certain of our operating subsidiaries provide multiple postretirement medical and life insurance benefit plans. We recognize the cost of benefits as the employees render service. Postretirement benefits are funded as incurred.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(Tabular amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
     The following table discloses net periodic benefit cost for our postretirement plans:
                
 Three Months Six Months                 
 Ended Ended  Three Months Nine Months 
 December 31 December 31  Ended Ended 
 2007 2006 2007 2006  March 31 March 31 
 2008 2007 2008 2007 
Components of net periodic benefit cost
  
Service cost $7 $25 $13 $58  $7 $42 $20 $100 
Interest cost 57 92 115 198  58 119 173 317 
Amortization of unrecognized net loss  21  53   42  95 
Amortization of prior service asset  (1)  (2)  (2)  (4)  (2)  (2)  (4)  (6)
SFAS 88 curtailment benefit   (9)   (9)     (9)
                  
Net periodic benefit cost $63 $127 $126 $296  $63 $201 $189 $497 
                  
     The above-noted net periodic benefit cost for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20062007 included less thanapproximately $0.1 million and approximately $0.1$0.2 million, respectively, of costs that are presented in discontinued operations because those benefit costs related to the discontinued businesses.
     For the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, we made less thanapproximately $0.1 million and approximately $0.1$0.2 million in contributions to our postretirement medical and life insurance benefit plans, respectively. We expect to make approximately $0.2$0.1 million more in contributions to our postretirement medical and life insurance benefit plans during the remainder of 2008.
Note 8 Stock-Based Compensation
     As approved by our shareholders in November 1995, the terms of the 1995 Key Employee Stock Option Plan (“the 1995 Plan”) reserved 3,000,000 common shares for issuance to qualified key employees. All options granted under the 1995 Plan were exercisable at prices not less than fair market value as of the date of grant. The 1995 Plan expired in August 2005, but there are still options outstanding that were issued under this plan. In general, options granted under the 1995 Plan vested immediately and had a maximum term of five years. Our policy is to issue shares upon option exercise from new shares that had been previously authorized.
     Our shareholders approved the adoption of the Lancaster Colony Corporation 2005 Stock Plan (“the 2005 Plan”) at our 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. This plan reserved 2,000,000 common shares for issuance to our employees and directors, and all options that will beawards granted under the plan will be exercisable at prices not less than fair market value as of the date of the grant.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

(Tabular amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
Stock Options and Stock Settled Stock Appreciation Rights
     Under SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment,” we calculate fair value of option grants using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Assumptions used in the model for the prior-year grants are described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2007.
     In February 2008, we granted 153,550 stock settled stock appreciation rights (SSSARs) to various employees under the terms of the 2005 Plan mentioned above. The weighted average per share fair value of the SSSARs grant was $6.00 and was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The following assumptions were used for this grant: risk-free interest rate of 2.54%; dividend yield of 2.91%; volatility factor of the expected market price of our common stock of 24.04%; and a weighted average expected life of 3.5 years. These SSSARs vest one-third on the first anniversary of the grant date, one-third on the second anniversary of the grant date and one-third on the third anniversary of the grant date. We are assuming a forfeiture rate of four percent for this grant.
     There were no grants of stock options or rights in the nine months ended March 31, 2007.
     We recognize compensation expense over the requisite service period. Total compensation cost related to these share-based payment arrangements for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 and 20062007 was less than $0.1 million. These amounts wereare reflected in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses and have been allocated to each segment appropriately. No initial tax benefits are recorded for the portion of

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(Tabular amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
these compensation costs because theythat relate to incentive stock options, thatwhich do not qualify for a tax deduction until, and only if, a disqualifying disposition occurs.
     During the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, we received approximately $0.2$0.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively, in cash from the exercise of stock options, as compared to approximately $0.3$0.5 million and $2.4$2.9 million in the corresponding periods of the prior year. The aggregate intrinsic value of these options was less than $0.1 million for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, as compared to less thanapproximately $0.1 million and approximately $0.4$0.5 million for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2006,2007, respectively. A related tax benefit of less than $0.1 million was recorded in the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, as compared to less than $0.1 million and approximately $0.1$0.2 million in the corresponding periods of the prior year. These tax benefits were included in the financing section of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and resulted from incentive stock option disqualifying dispositions and exercises of non-qualified options. The benefits include less than $0.1 million of gross windfall tax benefits for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 and 2006.
     There were no grants of stock options in the six months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.2007.
     The following summarizes the activity relating to stock options granted under the 1995 Plan and SSSARs granted under the 2005 Plan mentioned above for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2007:2008:
                                
 Weighted    Weighted   
 Weighted Average    Weighted Average   
 Number Average Remaining Aggregate  Number Average Remaining Aggregate 
 of Exercise Contractual Intrinsic  of Exercise Contractual Intrinsic 
 Shares Price Life Value  Shares Price Life Value 
Outstanding stock options vested and expected to vest at beginning of period 361,500 $40.42 
Outstanding at beginning of period 361,500 $40.42 
Exercised  (5,000) 37.23   (17,200) 37.23 
Granted    153,550 38.31 
Forfeited  (17,150) 40.72   (17,150) 40.72 
Expired  (72,100) 37.23 
          
Outstanding stock options vested and expected to vest at end of period 339,350 $40.45 1.69 $208 
Outstanding at end of period 408,600 $40.31 3.04 $253 
                  
Exercisable and vested stock options at end of period 331,563 $40.43 1.68 $208 
Exercisable and vested at end of period 253,483 $41.52 1.92 $ 
                  
Vested and expected to vest at end of period 402,458 $40.34 3.01 $243 
         
     The following summarizes the status of, and changes to, unvested options during the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2007:2008:
                
 Weighted  Weighted 
 Number Average  Number Average 
 of Grant Date  of Grant Date 
 Shares Fair Value  Shares Fair Value 
Unvested stock options at beginning of period 7,787 $8.14 
Unvested at beginning of period 7,787 $8.14 
Granted    153,550 6.00 
Vested     (6,220) 8.14 
Forfeited      
          
Unvested stock options at end of period 7,787 $8.14 
     
Unvested at end of period 155,117 $6.02 
     
     At DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, there was less than $0.1approximately $0.9 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the 1995 Plan. This cost is expected to be recognizedstock options and SSSARs that we will recognize over a weighted-average period of one year.2.91 years.
Restricted Stock
     On February 27, 2008, we granted a total of 23,600 shares of restricted common stock to various key employees under the terms of the 2005 Plan discussed above. The restricted stock had a grant date fair value of approximately $0.9 million based on a per share closing stock price of $38.31. The restricted stock vests on the third anniversary of the grant date. We are assuming a forfeiture rate of four percent for this grant. Under the terms of the grant, employees will receive dividends on unforfeited restricted stock regardless of their vesting status. We are recognizing compensation expense related to the restricted stock awards over the requisite service period.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Tabular amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
Restricted Stock
     On November 19, 2007, we granted a total of 3,500 shares of restricted stock to our seven nonemployee directors under the terms of the 2005 Plan discussed above. The restricted stock had a grant date fair value of approximately $0.1 million based on a per share closing stock price of $38.14. This restricted stock vests over a one-year period, and all of these shares are expected to vest. Dividends earned on the stock are held in escrow and will be paid to the directors at the time the stock vests. CompensationWe are recognizing compensation expense related to the restricted stock award will be recognizedawards over the requisite service period. An additional 3,500 shares of restricted stock that were granted to our seven nonemployee directors on November 20, 2006 vested during the second quarter of 2008, and we paid the directors were paid the related dividends that had been held in escrow.
     The following summarizes the activity related to restricted stock transactions for the six-monthnine-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2007:2008:
        
 Weighted         
 Number Average  Weighted 
 of Grant Date  Number Average 
 Shares Fair Value  of Grant Date 
 Shares Fair Value 
Unvested restricted stock at beginning of period 3,500 $42.70  3,500 $42.70 
Granted 3,500 38.14  27,100 38.29 
Vested  (3,500) 42.70   (3,500) 42.70 
Forfeited      
          
Unvested restricted stock at end of period 3,500 $38.14  27,100 $38.29 
          
Vested and exercisable restricted stock at end of period   
     
Vested and expected to vest restricted stock at end of period 26,162 $38.29 
     
     Compensation expense of less than $0.1 million and approximately $0.1 million was recorded for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, respectively, in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, as compared to less than $0.1 million in the corresponding periods of the prior year. A tax benefit of less than $0.1 million was recorded for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 and 20062007 related to this restricted stock.
     At DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, there was approximately $0.1$0.9 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to the restricted stock that we will be recognizedrecognize over a weighted average period of .92.71 years.
Note 9 Restructuring and Impairment Charge
     In the third quarter of 2007, we announced our plan to close our industrial glass operation located in Lancaster, Ohio. During 2007, we recorded a restructuring and impairment charge of approximately $3.5 million ($2.3 million after taxes) including $1.4 million recorded in cost of sales for the write-down of inventories. Active business operations are expected tohave effectively ceaseceased for this operationoperation. The operations of this closed unit have not been reclassified to discontinued operations under the guidance provided in the near future.SFAS 144.
     During the three and six months ended December 31, 2007, weWe recorded anno additional restructuring and impairment charge of less than $0.1 million andduring the three months ended March 31, 2008. During the nine months ended March 31, 2008, we recorded approximately $0.2 million ($0.1 million after taxes), respectively, including less than $0.1 million recorded in cost of sales for the write-down of inventories during the first quarter, for costs incurred during these periods.that period. The majority of these charges resulted in cash outlays and consisted of one-time termination benefits.
     The total costs associated with this plant closure are expected to be betweenapproximately $5 and $7 million and include the above-noted costs and other costs associated with future real property disposal-related activities. Total remaining cash expenditures are estimated to be approximately $3$1.4 million and are expected to occur over the balance of calendar 2008.
     At March 31, 2008, the unsold real property that was related to the closing noted above, as well as the real property we retained in connection with our June 2007 sale of our automotive accessory division, met the criteria defined in SFAS 144 to be considered “held for sale.” As such, these assets, with a net book value of $1.8 million, have been reclassified to current and are included in Deferred Income Taxes and Other Current Assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. In accordance with SFAS 144, we will no longer be depreciating these held for sale assets.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Tabular amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
     An analysis of the restructuring activity for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 and the related liability recorded within the Glassware and Candles segment follows:
                
 Accrual at 2008 Accrual at                 
 June 30, 2008 Cash December 31,  Accrual at 2008 Accrual at 
 2007 Charge Outlays 2007  June 30, 2008 Cash March 31, 
 2007 Charge Outlays 2008 
Restructuring and Impairment Charge
  
Employee Separation Costs $266 $172 $(271) $167  $266 $173 $(315) $124 
Other Costs 219   (35) 184  219   (65) 154 
                  
Subtotal $485 172 $(306) $351  $485 173 $(380) $278 
              
Accelerated Depreciation 10  9 
Inventory Write-Down 17  17 
      
Total Restructuring and Impairment Charge $199  $199 
      
     The restructuring accrual is locatedrecorded in accrued liabilities at DecemberMarch 31, 2007.2008.
Note 10 Income Taxes
     Effective July 1, 2007, we adopted the provisions of FIN 48. Upon adoption, we recognized a decrease to retained earnings of approximately $1.2 million to increase our tax contingency reserves for uncertain tax positions. The gross tax contingency reserve at the time of adoption was approximately $2.4 million and consisted of unrecognized tax liabilities of approximately $1.5 million and penalties and interest of approximately $0.9 million. At DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, the tax contingency reserves were not materially different than at adoption. We do not have any unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions. In accordance with FIN 48, uncertain tax positions have been classified in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as long-term since payment is not expected to occur within the next 12 months. As of DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, the long-term portion of uncertain tax positions was approximately $2.4$2.5 million. While the amount of uncertain tax positions may change within the next 12 months, we do not anticipate any significant effects on our financial position or results of operations. We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.
Note 11 Business Segment Information
     The following summary of financial information by business segment is consistent with the basis of segmentation and measurement of segment profit or loss presented in our June 30, 2007 consolidated financial statements and excludes the results of the sold Automotive operations, which are classified as discontinued:
                
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended                 
 December 31 December 31  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 2007 2006 2007 2006  March 31 March 31 
 2008 2007 2008 2007 
Net Sales
  
Specialty Foods $215,150 $192,594 $399,939 $364,881  $197,249 $178,212 $597,188 $543,093 
Glassware and Candles 54,297 70,581 113,466 125,087  33,577 50,238 147,043 175,325 
Automotive 36,165 29,157 77,777 64,428  39,450 37,242 117,227 101,670 
                  
Total $305,612 $292,332 $591,182 $554,396  $270,276 $265,692 $861,458 $820,088 
                  
 
Operating Income
  
Specialty Foods $28,309 $30,769 $52,083 $54,951  $14,361 $22,046 $66,444 $76,997 
Glassware and Candles  (780) 3,923 1,633 3,122   (38) 987 1,595 4,109 
Automotive 1,116  (1,429) 2,557  (866) 1,339 441 3,896  (425)
Corporate Expenses  (5,182)  (1,994)  (7,715)  (3,492)  (2,046)  (2,240)  (9,761)  (5,732)
                  
Total $23,463 $31,269 $48,558 $53,715  $13,616 $21,234 $62,174 $74,949 
                  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Tabular amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
Note 12 Commitments and Contingencies
     In addition to the items discussed below, at DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, we were a party to various claims and litigation matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Such matters did not have a material adverse effect on the current-year results of operations and, in our opinion, their ultimate disposition will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.
     We received a distribution of approximately $2.5 million from the U.S. government under the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000 (“CDSOA”) in the second quarter of 2008, as compared to a distribution of approximately $0.7 million in the corresponding period of 2007. CDSOA, which applies to our candle operations, is intended to redress unfair dumping of imported products through cash payments to eligible affected companies. Such payments are in part dependent upon the amount of antidumping duties collected by the U.S. government on those products. In February 2006, legislation was enacted to repeal the applicability of CDSOA to duties collected on imported products entered into the United States after September 2007, although certain amounts collected prior to this date may not become disbursed until subsequent years. However, the U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) ruled unconstitutional, in two separate cases, CDSOA’s procedures for determining eligibility for distributions. Both cases are ongoing, and we do not expect that the CIT’s decisions will be finalized until the appeals process has been exhausted. Other cases challenging the constitutionality of CDSOA are pending before the CIT, most of which have been assigned to a panel of three CIT judges and consolidated or stayed.judges. The ultimate resolution of the pending litigation, its timing and what, if any, effects the litigation will have on our financial results or receipt of future CDSOA distributions is uncertain. In addition to the CIT rulings, there are a number of other factors that can affect whether we receive any CDSOA distributions and the amount of such distributions in any year. These factors include, among other things, potential changes in the law, other ongoing or potential legal challenges to the law and the administrative operation of the law.
     Certain of our automotive accessory products carry explicit limited warranties that extend from 12 months to the life of the product, based on terms that are generally accepted in the marketplace. Our policy is to record a provision for the expected cost of the warranty-related claims at the time of the sale, and periodically adjust the provision to reflect actual experience. The amount of warranty liability accrued reflects our best estimate of the expected future cost of honoring our obligations under the warranty plans. The warranty accrual as of DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 and June 30, 2007 is immaterial to our financial position, and the change in the accrual for the current quarter of 2008 is immaterial to our results of operations and cash flows.
Note 13 Comprehensive Income
     Total comprehensive income for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 was approximately $16.9$8.5 million and $32.6$41.1 million, respectively. Total comprehensive income for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20062007 was approximately $17.3$13.5 million and $31.1$44.6 million, respectively. The DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 comprehensive income consists of net income, foreign currency translation adjustments and pension amortization. The DecemberMarch 31, 20062007 comprehensive income consists of net income, a minimum pension liability adjustment and foreign currency translation adjustments.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
LANCASTER COLONY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Tabular dollars in thousands)
OVERVIEW
     This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) describes the matters that we consider to be important in understanding the results of our operations for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 and our financial condition as of DecemberMarch 31, 2007.2008. Our fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. Unless otherwise noted, references to “year” pertain to our fiscal year; for example, 2008 refers to fiscal 2008, which is the period from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. In the discussion that follows, we analyze the results of our operations for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, including the trends in our overall business, followed by a discussion of our financial condition.
     The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, all included elsewhere in this report. The forward-looking statements in this section and other parts of this report involve risks and uncertainties including statements regarding our plans, objectives, goals, strategies, and financial performance. Our actual results could differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of factors set forth under the caption “Forward-Looking Statements.”
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Business Overview
     We are primarily a manufacturer and marketer of specialty foods for the retail and foodservice markets. We also manufacture and market candles for the food, drug and mass markets; and automotive accessories for the original equipment market and aftermarket. Our operating businesses are organized in three reportable segments Specialty Foods, Glassware and Candles, and Automotive. Over 90% of the sales of each segment are made to customers in the United States.
     We have seen our growth in recent years come from our Specialty Foods segment. As we focus more on opportunities presented by our Specialty Foods segment, we continue to review, as previously disclosed, various alternatives with respect to our nonfood operations. In 2008, we sold most of our consumer and floral glass operating assets. In 2007, we sold substantially all of the operating assets of our automotive accessory division based in Coshocton, Ohio and LaGrange, Georgia, as well as our automotive accessory division based in Wapakoneta, Ohio. The results of the sold automotive operations have been presented as discontinued operations in all prior periods presented. During 2007, we also initiated closure activities at our industrial glass operation located in Lancaster, Ohio. Similar actions may occur in the future, as we continue to review our alternatives for the remaining nonfood operations with the assistance of outside financial advisors. Should our continuing review result in additional divestitures, closures or other forms of restructuring of any of our operations, we could incur significant charges. We expect to conclude our review by the end of fiscalAugust 2008.
     Our strategy for growth within our specialty foods operations involves expanding our market presence within both retail and foodservice markets, developing and introducing new products, and adding additional business through complementary acquisitions. Over time, we believe our evolving, more food-focused strategy will best enhance our long-term shareholder value. Our goal is to continue to grow our Specialty Foods retail and foodservice business by:
  leveraging the strength of our retail brands to increase current product sales and introduce new products;
 
  continuing to grow our foodservice business through the strength of our reputation in product development and quality; and
 
  pursuing acquisitions that meet our strategic criteria.

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     This strategy focuses our efforts on the most profitable part of our business and minimizes the amount of financial and management resources devoted to sectors that have trended toward lower growth potential and operating margins.
     We expect that part of our growth in the Specialty Foods segment will result from acquisitions. We continue to review potential acquisitions that we believe will provide good complements to our existing product lines, enhance our gross margins or offer good expansion opportunities in a manner that fits our overall goals. Consistent with our current acquisition strategy, in June 2007, we acquired the principal assets of Marshall Biscuit Company, Inc. (“Marshall Biscuit”), a privately owned producer and marketer of frozen yeast rolls and biscuits based in Saraland, Alabama. The purchase price was approximately $22.9 million.
     We have made substantial capital investments to support our existing food operations and future growth opportunities. In 2007, we began production activities at a newly constructed dressing facility located in Kentucky. Since 2006, we have invested over $45 million in this facility. During 2007, we also commenced and largely completed construction of an adjacent facility for the manufacture of frozen yeast rolls. This facility required a slightly smaller total investment and began operation in early 2008. Both projects will help accommodate potential future sales growth and also provide greater manufacturing efficiencies than existing facilities.efficiencies. Based on our current plans and expectations, we believe that our total companywide capital expenditures for 2008 may reach $25will range from $20-$23 million.
Forward-Looking Statements
     We desire to take advantage of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “PSLRA”). This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains various “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the PSLRA and other applicable securities laws. Such statements can be identified by the use of the forward-looking words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” “expect,” “hope,” or similar words. These statements discuss future expectations; contain projections regarding future developments, operations or financial conditions; or state other forward-looking information. Such statements are based upon assumptions and assessments made by us in light of our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe to be appropriate. These forward-looking statements involve various important risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ as a result of factors over which we have no, or limited, control including the strength of the economy, changes in the financial markets, slower than anticipated sales growth, the extent of operational efficiencies achieved, the success of new product introductions, price and product competition, and increases in energy and raw-material costs. Management believes these forward-looking statements to be reasonable; however, undue reliance should not be placed on such statements that are based on current expectations. We undertake no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. Specific influences relating to forward-looking statements are numerous, including the uncertainty regarding the effect or outcome of our decision to explore strategic alternatives among our nonfood operations. More detailed statements regarding significant events that could affect our financial results are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Summary of 2008 Results
     The following is an overview of our consolidated operating results for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2007.2008. The prior-year results reflect the classification of the sold automotive operations as discontinued operations.
     Net sales for the secondthird quarter ended DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 increased 5%2% to approximately $305.6$270.3 million from the prior-year total of $292.3$265.7 million. This sales growth was driven by increased sales in the Specialty Foods and Automotive segments. The November 2007 sale of our consumer and floral glass operations contributed to the decline in sales of the Glassware and Candles segment. Gross margin decreased 13%21% to approximately $47.6$36.2 million from the prior-year secondthird quarter total of $54.9$45.7 million, as influencedprimarily due to the impact of higher commodity costs experienced by the loss on the sale of the glass businesses and a pension settlement charge. Our manufacturing costsour Specialty Foods segment. These increases have been influenced by higher raw-material costs, especially for variousoccurred among many key food ingredients such as soybean oil, flour, eggs and dairy-derived items. We were able to offset some of the higher commodity costs through price increases. We currently expect these trends to also influence the results of our thirdfourth quarter. Income from continuing operations for the current-year secondthird quarter was approximately $16.0$8.8 million, or $.54$.30 per diluted share, compared to $20.4$13.6 million, or $.64$.43 per diluted share, in the comparable period of 2007. Net

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income for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2007 also2008 totaled approximately $16.0$8.6 million, or $.54$.30 per diluted share. Net income totaled approximately $17.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006, or $.56 per diluted share, which was net of an after-tax loss from discontinued operations of approximately $2.5$0.2 million, or $.08$.01 per diluted share. ThereNet income totaled approximately $13.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007, or $.43 per diluted share, which was no impactnet of an overall after-tax loss from discontinued operations in the current quarter of 2008.approximately $0.1 million, or less than $.01 per diluted share.
     Year-to-date net sales for the period ended DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 increased 7%5% to approximately $591.2$861.5 million from the prior year-to-date total of $554.4$820.1 million. Gross margin decreased to approximately $96.8$133.0 million from the prior year-to-date total of $99.6$145.3 million. Income from continuing operations for the current year-to-date period was approximately $31.6$40.4 million or $1.05$1.35 per diluted share, compared to $34.9$48.4 million, or $1.09$1.53 per diluted share, in the prior year. Net income for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2007 also2008 totaled approximately $31.6$40.2 million, or $1.05$1.35 per diluted share. Net income totaled approximately $31.6 million in the six months ended December 31, 2006, or $.99 per diluted share, which was net of an after-tax loss from discontinued operations of approximately $3.2$0.2 million, or $.10$.01 per diluted share. ThereNet income totaled approximately $45.1 million in the nine months ended March 31, 2007, or $1.42 per diluted share, which was no impactnet of an overall after-tax loss from discontinued operations in the six months ended December 31, 2007.of approximately $3.3 million, or $.11 per diluted share.

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RESULTS OF CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS
Net Sales and Gross Margin
                                
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended                                   
 December 31 December 31    Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended   
 2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change  March 31 March 31   
 2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change 
Net Sales
  
Specialty Foods $215,150 $192,594 $22,556  12% $399,939 $364,881 $35,058  10% $197,249 $178,212 $19,037  11% $597,188 $543,093 $54,095  10%
Glassware and Candles 54,297 70,581  (16,284)  (23)% 113,466 125,087  (11,621)  (9)% 33,577 50,238  (16,661)  (33)% 147,043 175,325  (28,282)  (16)%
Automotive 36,165 29,157 7,008  24% 77,777 64,428 13,349  21% 39,450 37,242 2,208  6% 117,227 101,670 15,557  15%
                                  
Total $305,612 $292,332 $13,280  5% $591,182 $554,396 $36,786  7% $270,276 $265,692 $4,584  2% $861,458 $820,088 $41,370  5%
                                  
Gross Margin
 $47,589 $54,927 $(7,338)  (13)% $96,760 $99,576 $(2,816)  (3)% $36,231 $45,701 $(9,470)  (21)% $132,991 $145,277 $(12,286)  (8)%
                                  
Gross Margin as a Percent of Sales
  15.6%  18.8%  16.4%  18.0%   13.4%  17.2%  15.4%  17.7% 
                  
     Consolidated net sales for the secondthird quarter increased 5%2%, reflecting 12%11% growth in sales of the Specialty Foods segment and 24%6% growth in sales of the Automotive segment, as partially offset by lower sales in the Glassware and Candles segment. The growth of Specialty Foods segment sales increase occurred in both the retail and foodservice markets. Increases in original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) sales were the major contributor to the increased sales in the Automotive segment. The decrease in sales of the Glassware and Candles segment is primarily attributable to the sale of our consumer and floral glass operations in November 2007 and softer candle sales during the key holiday season.2007.
     For both the quarter and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, net sales of the Specialty Foods segment benefited from greater retail and foodservice volumes, as well as somewhat improved pricing. The retail increases occurred among numerous product lines, including frozen rolls, produce dressings veggieand dips, and croutons. Retail sales in the current year also benefited from the incremental sales from Marshall Biscuit, which was acquired in June 2007. In the second quarter of fiscal 2006,prior year, sales were adversely affected by consumer food safety concerns regarding fresh produce, which indirectly affectingaffected sales of related products such as our retail produce dressings and vegetable dips. The foodservice increases occurred generally through broad foodservice growth and improved pricing.
     The decline in net sales of the Glassware and Candles segment for both the quarterthree and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 was influenced by the sale of our consumer and floral glass operations in November 2007, as well as the earlier closure of our industrial glassware facility. Net sales attributable to these divested and closed operations totaled $7.6 million and $14.6approximately $18.0 million for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2007 and 2006 and $22.3 million and $27.4$45.5 million for the respective six-monthnine-month periods then ended.ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Candle sales were alsorelatively flat for the quarter as compared to the prior year. Year-to-date sales were affected by softer sales during the second quarter holiday season, as influenced by certain seasonal programs that were not repeated in 2007 and lackluster retail demand.
     Automotive segment net sales increased for both the 2008 periods presented due to stronger sales of aluminum accessories to OEMs.OEMs, as partially offset by weakness in aftermarket demand and the impact of production curtailments occurring near quarter end. Such curtailments are expected to also adversely affect 2008 fourth quarter sales. The prior-year nine-month sales volume was also

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adversely affected by production curtailments implemented by OEM customers, primarily in the year-ago second quarter.
     As a percentage of sales, our consolidated gross margin for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 was 15.6%13.4% and 16.4%15.4%, respectively, as compared to 18.8%17.2% and 18.0%17.7% achieved in the prior-year comparative periods, as influencedperiods. Higher food commodity costs were a significant factor in the comparative 2008 declines. The nine-month comparisons were further affected by the $5.7approximately $5.9 million year-to-date loss recorded in cost of sales on the sale of our consumer and floral glass operations much higher key-ingredient costs and a $3.0 millionthe second-quarter pension settlement charge that wasof approximately $3.0 million recorded in our Corporate segment. The loss on the sale of our consumer and floral glass operations totaled approximately $5.7 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2007 and $0.2 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2008.
     In the Specialty Foods segment, gross margin percentages declined in both the quarterthree and sixnine months of 2008 despite benefiting from the higher sales volumes and improvements in pricing. Significant factors adversely affecting margins were higher ingredient costs, such as for soybean oil, flour, eggs and dairy-deriveddairy-

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derived products; competitive market conditions for frozen bread; higher transportation costs; and increased depreciation and amortization; and start-up costs for our newly constructed frozen yeast roll manufacturing facility. It is estimatedamortization. We estimate that the impact of higher raw-material costs adversely affected costs by more than $10$18 million and $20approximately $40 million for the comparative three and six-monthnine-month periods, respectively. While we anticipate that the gross margins of the segment will continue to be affected by these higher costs, we expect that retail pricing actions, both the one taken in March 2008 and another we plan to implement just after the fiscal year ends, will mitigate the impact of these escalating costs.
     Gross margin percentages in the Glassware and Candles segment declined from the prior-year periodperiods primarily due to the loss on the sale of our consumer and floral glass operations.operations, but were also affected by lower candle sales, higher wax costs and, especially for the quarter, the effect from production volumes being reduced to better balance candle inventories. The impact of this lower production level is likely to also impact the results of the fourth quarter.
     Within our Automotive segment, gross margin percentages increased as compared to the prior-year periods due to the greater sales volume, somewhat better pricing and improved operating efficiencies.
                                
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended                                   
 December 31 December 31    Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended   
 2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change  March 31 March 31   
 2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change 
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
 $24,080 $23,658 $422  2% $48,020 $45,861 $2,159  5% $22,615 $23,463 $(848)  (4)% $70,635 $69,324 $1,311  2%
                                  
  
SG&A Expenses as a Percent of Sales
  7.9%  8.1%  8.1%  8.3%   8.4%  8.8%  8.2%  8.5% 
                  
     Consolidated selling, general and administrative costs of $24.1approximately $22.6 million and $48.0$70.6 million for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 decreased by 4% and increased by 2% and 5%, respectively, from the $23.7$23.5 million and $45.9$69.3 million incurred for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2006. Current year selling, general and administrative expenses include greater project-related professional fees reported in our corporate segment.2007. As a percentage of sales, the selling, general and administrative costs are slightly lower than the prior-year quarter or year-to-date periods.
Restructuring and Impairment Charge
     In the third quarter of 2007, we announced our plan to close our industrial glass operation located in Lancaster, Ohio. During 2007, we recorded a restructuring and impairment charge of approximately $3.5 million ($2.3 million after taxes) including $1.4 million recorded in cost of sales for the write-down of inventories. Active business operations are expected tohave effectively ceaseceased for this operationoperation. The operations of this closed unit have not been reclassified to discontinued operations under the guidance provided in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, “Accounting for the near future.Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”).
     During the three and six months ended December 31, 2007, weWe recorded anno additional restructuring and impairment charge of less than $0.1 million andduring the three months ended March 31, 2008. During the nine months ended March 31, 2008, we recorded approximately $0.2 million ($0.1 million after taxes), respectively, including less than $0.1 million recorded in cost of sales for the write-down of inventories during the first quarter, for costs incurred during these periods.that period. The majority of these charges resulted in cash outlays and consisted of one-time termination benefits.
     The total costs associated with this plant closure are expected to be betweenapproximately $5 and $7 million and include the above-noted costs and other costs associated with future real property disposal-related activities. Total remaining cash expenditures are estimated to be approximately $3$1.4 million and are expected to occur over the balance of calendar 2008.
     At March 31, 2008, the unsold real property that was related to the closing noted above, as well as the real property we retained in connection with our June 2007 sale of our automotive accessory division, met the criteria defined in SFAS 144 to be considered “held for sale.” As such, these assets, with a net book value of $1.8 million, have been reclassified to current and are included in Deferred Income Taxes and Other Current Assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. In accordance with SFAS 144, we will no longer be depreciating these held for sale assets.

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     An analysis of the restructuring activity for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 and the related liability recorded within the Glassware and Candles segment follows:
                
 Accrual at 2008 Accrual at                 
 June 30, 2008 Cash December 31,  Accrual at 2008 Accrual at 
 2007 Charge Outlays 2007  June 30, 2008 Cash March 31, 
 2007 Charge Outlays 2008 
Restructuring and Impairment Charge
  
Employee Separation Costs $266 $172 $(271) $167  $266 $173 $(315) $124 
Other Costs 219   (35) 184  219   (65) 154 
                  
Subtotal $485 172 $(306) $351  $485 173 $(380) $278 
              
Accelerated Depreciation 10  9 
Inventory Write-Down 17  17 
      
Total Restructuring and Impairment Charge $199  $199 
      
     The restructuring accrual is locatedrecorded in accrued liabilities at DecemberMarch 31, 2007.2008.
Operating Income
     The foregoing factors contributed to consolidated operating income totaling $23.5approximately $13.6 million and $48.6$62.2 million for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, respectively. These amounts represent decreases of 25%36% and 10%17% from the corresponding periods of the prior year. By segment, our operating income can be summarized as follows:
                                
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended                                   
 December 31 December 31    Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended   
 2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change  March 31 March 31   
 2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change 
Operating Income
  
Specialty Foods $28,309 $30,769 $(2,460)  (8)% $52,083 $54,951 $(2,868)  (5)% $14,361 $22,046 $(7,685)  (35)% $66,444 $76,997 $(10,553)  (14)%
Glassware and Candles  (780) 3,923  (4,703)  (120)% 1,633 3,122  (1,489)  (48)%  (38) 987  (1,025) N/M 1,595 4,109  (2,514)  (61)%
Automotive 1,116  (1,429) 2,545  178% 2,557  (866) 3,423  395% 1,339 441 898  204% 3,896  (425) 4,321 N/M 
Corporate Expenses  (5,182)  (1,994)  (3,188)  160%  (7,715)  (3,492)  (4,223)  121%  (2,046)  (2,240) 194  (9)%  (9,761)  (5,732)  (4,029)  70%
                                  
Total $23,463 $31,269 $(7,806)  (25)% $48,558 $53,715 $(5,157)  (10)% $13,616 $21,234 $(7,618)  (36)% $62,174 $74,949 $(12,775)  (17)%
                                  
 
Operating Income as a Percent of Sales
  
Specialty Foods  13.2%  16.0%  13.0%  15.1%   7.3%  12.4%  11.1%  14.2% 
Glassware and Candles  (1.4)%  5.6%  1.4%  2.5%    2.0%  1.1%  2.3% 
Automotive  3.1%  (4.9)%  3.3%  (1.3)%   3.4%  1.2%  3.3%  
Consolidated  7.7%  10.7%  8.2%  9.7%   5.0%  8.0%  7.2%  9.1% 
Interest Expense
     Interest expense of approximately $1.0$0.6 million and $1.9$2.5 million for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, respectively, related to borrowings during these periods. InterestNo significant borrowings were utilized in 2007, as interest expense related to short-term borrowings was less than $0.1 million for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2006.2007.
Other Income Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act
     We received a distribution of approximately $2.5 million from the U.S. government under the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000 (“CDSOA”) in the second quarter of 2008, as compared to a distribution of approximately $0.7 million in the corresponding period of 2007. CDSOA, which applies to our candle operations, is intended to redress unfair dumping of imported products through cash payments to eligible affected companies. Such payments are in part dependent upon the amount of antidumping duties collected by the U.S. government on those products. In February 2006, legislation was enacted to repeal the applicability of CDSOA to duties collected on imported products entered into the United States after September 2007, although certain amounts collected prior to this date may not become disbursed until subsequent years. However, the U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) ruled unconstitutional, in two

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separate cases, CDSOA’s procedures for determining eligibility for distributions. Both cases are ongoing, and we do not expect that the CIT’s decisions will be finalized until the appeals process has been exhausted. Other cases challenging the constitutionality of CDSOA are pending before the CIT, most of which have been assigned to a panel of three CIT judges and consolidated or stayed.judges. The ultimate resolution of the pending litigation, its timing and what, if any, effects the litigation will have on our financial results or receipt of future CDSOA distributions is uncertain. In addition to the CIT rulings, there are a number of other factors that can affect whether we receive any CDSOA distributions and the amount of such distributions in any year. These factors include, among other things, potential changes in the law, other ongoing or potential legal challenges to the law and the administrative operation of the law.
Interest Income and Other Net
     The quarter and year-to-date periods ended DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 included interest income and other of approximately $0.2$0.3 million and $0.4$0.7 million, respectively, as compared to $0.2$0.3 million and $0.6$0.8 million in the corresponding periods of the prior year.
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
     As impacted by the factors discussed above, income from continuing operations before income taxes for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 decreased by approximately $6.9$8.2 million to $25.3$13.3 million from the prior-year total of $32.1$21.5 million. Income from continuing operations before income taxes for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 and 20062007 was approximately $49.6$62.9 million and $55.0$76.5 million, respectively.
Income from Continuing Operations
     SecondThird quarter income from continuing operations for 2008 of approximately $16.0$8.8 million decreased from the preceding year’s income from continuing operations for the quarter of $20.4$13.6 million, as influenced by the factors noted above. Year-to-date income from continuing operations of approximately $31.6$40.4 million decreased from the prior year-to-date total of $34.9$48.4 million. Our effective tax rate of 36.3%35.8% for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 decreased slightly from the prior-year rate of 36.6% due mainly to an increase in the federal income tax deduction rate for qualified production activities. The lower effective tax rate for the quarter ended March 2008 was also influenced by a change in estimate related to certain state and local tax rates.
     Income from continuing operations per share for the secondthird quarter of 2008 totaled $.54$.30 per basic and diluted share, as compared to $.64$.43 per basic and diluted share recorded in the prior year. This amount was influenced by our share repurchase program, which contributed to a nearly 6%an 8% year-over-year reduction in weighted average shares outstanding. Year-to-date income from continuing operations per share was $1.05$1.35 on a basic and diluted basis compared to $1.09$1.53 on a basic and diluted basis for the prior-year period.
Discontinued Operations
     Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, totaled approximately $2.5 million and $3.2$0.2 million for the three and sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2006,2008, or $.01 per basic and diluted share. This activity was for the settlement of the working capital adjustment related to the June 2007 sale of our automotive accessory division based in Coshocton, Ohio and LaGrange, Georgia. Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, totaled approximately $0.1 million and $3.3 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2007, respectively, or approximately $.08less than $.01 and $.10$.11 per basic and diluted share, respectively. There was no impact of discontinued operations in the current year.
Net Income
     SecondThird quarter net income for 2008 of approximately $16.0$8.6 million decreased from the preceding year’s net income for the quarter of $17.8$13.5 million, as influenced by the factors noted above. Year-to-date net income of approximately $31.6$40.2 million was consistent withdecreased from the prior year-to-date total of $31.6 million.$45.1 million due to the reasons described above. Net income per share for the secondthird quarter of 2008 totaled approximately $.54$.30 per basic and diluted share compared to $.56$.43 per basic and diluted share for the secondthird quarter of 2007. Year-to-date net income per share was approximately $1.05$1.35 on a basic and diluted basis compared to $.99$1.42 on a basic and diluted basis for the prior-year period.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION
     The prior-year cash flows discussed below have been adjusted to reflect the classification of the sold Automotive operations as discontinued operations. The year-over-year comparisons are based upon continuing operations.

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     For the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations totaled approximately $56.1$72.4 million as compared to $42.5$69.9 million in the prior-year period. The increase was influenced by the extent of comparatively favorable relative changes in working capital components as well as the current-year noncash impacts of the pension settlement charge and loss on the sale of the glass businesses.components.
     Cash provided by investing activities from continuing operations for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 was approximately $6.0$1.8 million, compared to $12.1$4.8 million in the prior year. The net proceeds from the sale of the glass businesses of $19.8approximately $19.6 million were more than the year-to-date capital expenditures of $12.4approximately $16.0 million. In the prior year, capital expenditures were nearlymore than double the current-year total, but they were offset by the relative change in net short-term investments.
     Cash used in financing activities from continuing operations for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 of approximately $66.0$70.0 million increased from the prior-year cash use of $49.1$68.9 million due primarily to increased treasury share repurchases.repurchases as offset by the proceeds from current year debt borrowings. At DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, approximately 2,096,0001,370,000 shares remain authorized for future buyback under the existing buyback program.
     On October 5, 2007, we entered into a new unsecured revolving credit facility, which replaced the credit facility existing on September 30, 2007. Under the new facility, we may borrow up to a maximum of $160 million at any one time, with the potential to expand the total credit availability to $260 million based on obtaining consent of the issuing bank and certain other conditions. We currently have $77.5 million outstanding under this facility. The facility expires on October 5, 2012, and all outstanding amounts are due and payable on that day. The facility contains certain restrictive covenants, including limitations on indebtedness, asset sales and acquisitions, and financial covenants relating to interest coverage and leverage. Loans may be used for general corporate purposes.
     We believe that internally generated funds, our existing aggregate balances in cash and cash equivalents, in addition to our currently available bank credit arrangements, should be adequate to meet our foreseeable cash requirements.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
     We have various contractual obligations whichthat are appropriately recorded as liabilities in our consolidated financial statements. Certain other items,obligations, such as purchase obligations, are not recognized as liabilities in our consolidated financial statements. Examples of itemsobligations not recognized as liabilities in our consolidated financial statements are commitments to purchase raw materials or inventory that have not yet been received as of DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 and future minimum lease payments for the use of property and equipment under operating lease agreements. As noteddiscussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, in connection with the sale of our glass operations, we entered into a non-exclusive, three-year supply agreement with the buyer for certain glassware products that our candle operations continue to use. There have been no other significant changes to the contractual obligations disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2007.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
     There have been no changes in critical accounting policies from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2007.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
     In December 2007,March 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161 is an amendment to SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS 133”). SFAS 161 establishes disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and for hedging activities. The Statement also amends and expands the disclosure requirements of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”)SFAS 133 with the intent

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to provide users of financial statements with an enhanced understanding of how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedge items are accounted for under SFAS 133 and its related interpretations and how derivative instruments and related hedge items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. This pronouncement is effective for the quarter ending March 31, 2009. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, that SFAS 161 will have on our financial position or results of operations.
     In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R, “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141R”). SFAS 141R revises the principles and requirements for how the acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, and the goodwill acquired in a business combination or gain from a bargain purchase. SFAS 141R also revises the principles and requirements for how the acquirer determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. This pronouncement is effective as of the beginning of our 2010 fiscal year. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, that SFAS 141R will have on our financial position or results of operations.

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     Also, in December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements — an amendment of ARB No. 51” (“SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 amends ARB No. 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. This pronouncement is effective as of the beginning of our 2010 fiscal year. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, that SFAS 160 will have on our financial position or results of operations.
     In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“SFAS 159”). SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value in order to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. This pronouncement is effective as of the beginning of our 2009 fiscal year. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, that SFAS 159 will have on our financial position or results of operations.
     In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This pronouncement is effective as of the beginning of our 2009 fiscal year; however, the FASB has proposedissued a one-year deferral of the adoption of the standard as it relates to nonfinancial assets and liabilities. We are currently evaluating the impact that SFAS 157, and its related FASB Staff Positions, will have on our financial position or results of operations.
RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
     Effective July 1, 2007, we adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). Upon adoption, we recognized a decrease to retained earnings of approximately $1.2 million to increase our tax contingency reserves for uncertain tax positions. The gross tax contingency reserve at the time of adoption was approximately $2.4 million and consisted of unrecognized tax liabilities of approximately $1.5 million and penalties and interest of approximately $0.9 million. At DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, the tax contingency reserves were not materially different than at adoption. We do not have any unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions. In accordance with FIN 48, uncertain tax positions have been classified in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as long-term since payment is not expected to occur within the next 12 months. As of DecemberMarch 31, 2007,2008, the long-term portion of uncertain tax positions was approximately $2.4$2.5 million. While the amount of uncertain tax positions may change within the next 12 months, we do not anticipate any significant effects on our financial position or results of operations. We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.
Forward-Looking Statements
     We desire to take advantage of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “PSLRA”). This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains various “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the PSLRA and other applicable securities laws. Such statements can be identified by the use of the forward-looking words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” “expect,” “hope,” or similar words. These statements discuss future expectations; contain projections regarding future developments, operations or financial conditions; or state other forward-looking information. Such statements are based upon assumptions and assessments made by us in light of our

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experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments, and other factors we believe to be appropriate. These forward-looking statements involve various important risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ as a result of factors over which we have no, or limited, control including, without limitation:
the overall strength of the economy;
changes in financial markets;
slower than anticipated sales growth;
the extent of operational efficiencies achieved;
the success of new product introductions;
price and product competition;
increases in energy and raw-material costs;
the reaction of customers or consumers to price increases we may implement;
our ability to consummate good-fitting acquisitions; and
the uncertainty regarding the effect or outcome of our decision to explore strategic alternatives among our nonfood operations.
     Management believes these forward-looking statements to be reasonable; however, you should not place undue reliance on such statements that are based on current expectations. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. More detailed statements regarding significant events that could affect our financial results are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
     Specific influences relating to these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
the potential for loss of larger programs or key customer relationships;
the effect of consolidation of customers within key market channels;
the continued solvency of key customers;
the success and cost of new product development efforts;
the lack of market acceptance of new products;
the reaction of customers or consumers to the effect of price increases we may implement;
changes in demand for our products, which may result from loss of brand reputation or customer goodwill;
changes in market trends;
the extent to which future business acquisitions are completed and acceptably integrated;
the possible occurrence of product recalls;
efficiencies in plant operations, including the ability to optimize overhead utilization in nonfood operations;
fluctuations in the cost and availability of raw materials;
adverse changes in energy costs and other factors that may affect costs of producing, distributing or transporting our products;
maintenance of competitive position with respect to other manufacturers, including import sources of production;
dependence on key personnel;
stability of labor relations;
fluctuations in energy costs;
dependence on contract copackers;
effect of governmental regulations, including environmental matters;

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legislation and litigation affecting the future administration of CDSOA;
access to any required financing;
changes in income tax laws;
the uncertainty regarding the effect or outcome of our decision to explore strategic alternatives among our nonfood operations;
changes in estimates in critical accounting judgments; and
innumerable other factors.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
     Our market risks have not changed materially from those disclosed in our 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
     (a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer evaluated, with the participation of management, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)). Based upon this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of DecemberMarch 31, 20072008 to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.
     (b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.No changes were made to our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II-OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1A. Risk Factors
     Other than the following items, thereThere have been no other material changes to the risk factors disclosed under Item 1A in our June 30, 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Inherent risks associated with our idle real property, such as our inability to sell it in a reasonable time period, could have an adverse effect on our business10-K and results of operations.
     As a result of our strategic alternative activities, we currently hold various parcels of real property that may not be usedunder Item 1A in our future operations. In addition, our ongoing strategic alternative review may lead us to make further specific determinations with respect to additional facilities or sell other operations while retaining the associated real property. These determinations could be announced at any time. Possible adverse consequences resulting from or related to these properties may include various accounting charges, disposition costs related to the potential sale of a property, costs associated with leasing obligations, including short-term lease arrangements entered into in connection with our strategic alternative activities, and other normal or attendant risks and uncertainties associated with holding, leasing or selling real property.
     Although most of our properties have been subjected to periodic environmental assessments, these assessments may be limited in scope and may not include or identify all potential environmental liabilities or risks associated with any particular property. We cannot be certain that our environmental assessments have identified all potential environmental liabilities or that we will not incur material environmental liabilities in the future. If we do incur or discover any material environmental liabilities or potential environmental liabilities in the future, we may face significant remediation costs and find it difficult to sell or lease any affected properties.
     In addition, if and as these properties become ready and available for sale, it may take months and possibly longer to sell these properties at a suitable price. The real estate market is affected by many factors, such as general economic conditions, availability of financing, interest rates and other factors, including supply and demand that are beyond our control. We cannot predict whether we will be able to sell a propertyQuarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the price or on the terms set by us or whether any price or other terms offered by a prospective purchaser would be acceptable to us. We cannot predict the length of time needed to find a willing purchaser and to close the sale of any property. If we are unable to sell a property when we determine to do so, it could have an adverse effect on our cash flow and results of operations.period ended December 31, 2007.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
     (c) In both August 2007, and May 2006, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase authorizationsauthorization of 2,000,000 shares, of which approximately 2,096,0001,370,000 shares remain authorized for future repurchases at DecemberMarch 31, 2007.2008. In the secondthird quarter, we made the following repurchases of our common stock:
                 
          Total Number Maximum Number
  Total Average of Shares of Shares That May
  Number Price Purchased as Yet be Purchased
  of Shares Paid Per Part of Publicly Under the Plans or
Period Purchased Share Announced Plans Programs
                 
October 1-31, 2007  285,242  $39.09   285,242   2,486,787 
November 1-30, 2007  90,162  $37.80   90,162   2,396,625 
December 1-31, 2007  300,314  $39.98   300,314   2,096,311 
                 
Total  675,718  $39.31   675,718   2,096,311 
                 
                 
          Total Number Maximum Number
  Total Average of Shares of Shares That May
  Number Price Purchased as Yet be Purchased
  of Shares Paid Per Part of Publicly Under the Plans or
Period Purchased Share Announced Plans Programs
January 1-31, 2008  270,255  $36.44   270,255   1,826,056 
February 1-29, 2008  270,303  $36.94   270,303   1,555,753 
March 1-31, 2008  185,304  $38.41   185,304   1,370,449 
                 
Total  725,862  $37.13   725,862   1,370,449 
                 
     TheseThis share repurchase authorizations doauthorization does not have a stated expiration date.

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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
     We held our 2007 Annual Meeting of the Shareholders on November 19, 2007. Proxies for the meeting were solicited pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The following three incumbent directors, whose terms will expire in 2010, were elected at the annual meeting:
             
  Shares     Shares
  Voted Shares Not
  “For” “Withheld” Voted
 
John L. Boylan  26,190,562   1,644,556   2,365,694 
Henry M. O’Neill, Jr.  27,601,254   233,864   2,365,694 
Zuheir Sofia  27,652,872   182,246   2,365,694 
     The shareholders also ratified the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending June 30, 2008. This proposal was ratified by 27,743,141 shares voted for; 45,409 shares voted against; 46,565 shares abstained; and 2,365,697 shares not voted.
     Additionally, the shareholders approved an amendment to the code of regulations. This proposal was approved by 27,771,433 shares voted for; 28,560 shares voted against; 35,123 shares abstained; and 2,365,696 shares not voted.
Item 6. Exhibits.
See Index to Exhibits following Signatures.

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SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
     
 Lancaster Colony Corporation
  
 (Registrant)
  
   
Date: May 12, 2008 By:  /s/John B. Gerlach, Jr. 
John B. Gerlach, Jr. 
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer,
President and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
   
Date: February 11,May 12, 2008 By:  /s/John B. Gerlach, Jr.L. Boylan   
  John L. Boylan  
      John B. Gerlach, Jr.Treasurer, Vice President,
Assistant Secretary,
Chief Financial Officer
and Director
(Principal Financial
and Accounting Officer)
 
 
 Chairman, Chief Executive Officer,
President and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date:   February 11, 2008By:/s/John L. Boylan
    John L. Boylan
Treasurer, Vice President,
Assistant Secretary,
Chief Financial Officer
and Director
(Principal Financial
and Accounting Officer)

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LANCASTER COLONY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q
DECEMBERMARCH 31, 20072008

INDEX TO EXHIBITS
     
Exhibit    
Number Description Located at
31.1 Certification of CEO under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Filed herewith
 
31.2 Certification of CFO under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Filed herewith
 
32 Certification of CEO and CFO under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Filed herewith

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