UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

(Mark One)

 

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2016.2017.

or

 

Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Transition Period from                to

Commission File Number 001-32504

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.

(Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter)

LOGO

 

Delaware

20-2311383

Delaware20-2311383

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

2021 Spring Road, Suite 600

Oak Brook, IL

60523

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) (708) 483-1300

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes      No  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes      No  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting Company

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes      No  

Number of shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding as of October 31, 2016: 56,730,6202017: 57,215,184

 

 


 


Table of Contents

 

 


2


Part I — FinancialFinancial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands,millions, except per share data)

 

      September 30,         December 31,     

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

  2016 2015 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

  (Unaudited) 

 

(Unaudited)

 

Assets

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $47,227   $34,919  

 

$

131.9

 

 

$

62.1

 

Investments

   10,117   8,388  

 

 

13.2

 

 

 

10.4

 

Receivables, net

   384,901   203,198  

 

 

432.1

 

 

 

429.0

 

Inventories, net

   1,040,978   584,115  

Inventories

 

 

1,137.5

 

 

 

978.0

 

Assets held for sale

   2,674      

 

 

 

 

 

3.6

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   75,966   16,583  

 

 

110.4

 

 

 

77.6

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total current assets

   1,561,863   847,203  

 

 

1,825.1

 

 

 

1,560.7

 

Property, plant, and equipment, net

   1,364,672   541,528  

 

 

1,289.8

 

 

 

1,359.3

 

Goodwill

   2,774,764   1,649,794  

 

 

2,459.2

 

 

 

2,447.2

 

Intangible assets, net

   1,171,554   646,655  

 

 

1,068.3

 

 

 

1,137.6

 

Other assets, net

   50,379   17,616  

 

 

43.2

 

 

 

41.0

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total assets

  $        6,923,232   $        3,702,796  

 

$

6,685.6

 

 

$

6,545.8

 

  

 

  

 

 
   

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

  $606,793   $260,580  

 

$

773.8

 

 

$

626.8

 

Current portion of long-term debt

   58,099   14,893  

 

 

72.1

 

 

 

66.4

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total current liabilities

   664,892   275,473  

 

 

845.9

 

 

 

693.2

 

Long-term debt

   2,849,759   1,221,741  

 

 

2,620.4

 

 

 

2,724.8

 

Deferred income taxes

   416,079   279,108  

 

 

421.4

 

 

 

422.2

 

Other long-term liabilities

   205,257   71,615  

 

 

200.6

 

 

 

202.3

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities

   4,135,987   1,847,937  

 

 

4,088.3

 

 

 

4,042.5

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 19)

   

Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, 10,000 shares authorized, none issued

         

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 90,000 shares authorized, 56,729 and 43,126 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

   567   431  

Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, 10.0 shares authorized, none issued

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 90.0 shares authorized, 57.2 and 56.8

shares issued and outstanding, respectively

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

0.6

 

Additional paid-in capital

   2,067,569   1,207,167  

 

 

2,101.4

 

 

 

2,071.9

 

Retained earnings

   810,205   760,729  

 

 

554.9

 

 

 

532.1

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (91,096 (113,468

 

 

(59.6

)

 

 

(101.3

)

  

 

  

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

   2,787,245   1,854,859  

 

 

2,597.3

 

 

 

2,503.3

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $6,923,232   $3,702,796  

 

$

6,685.6

 

 

$

6,545.8

 

  

 

  

 

 

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


3


TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOMEOPERATIONS

(In thousands,millions, except per share data)

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

  2016 2015 2016 2015 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

  (Unaudited) (Unaudited) 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

Net sales

  $      1,586,850   $      798,638   $      4,398,412   $      2,340,991  

 

$

1,548.8

 

 

$

1,586.9

 

 

$

4,607.2

 

 

$

4,398.5

 

Cost of sales

   1,301,317   639,941   3,622,510   1,878,486  

 

 

1,288.7

 

 

 

1,301.3

 

 

 

3,783.8

 

 

 

3,622.5

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross profit

   285,533   158,697   775,902   462,505  

 

 

260.1

 

 

 

285.6

 

 

 

823.4

 

 

 

776.0

 

Operating expenses:

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and distribution

   102,141   44,887   291,976   133,482  

 

 

95.6

 

 

 

102.2

 

 

 

295.0

 

 

 

292.0

 

General and administrative

   71,879   36,535   244,580   119,302  

 

 

67.1

 

 

 

71.9

 

 

 

229.3

 

 

 

244.6

 

Amortization expense

   28,638   14,893   80,952   45,772  

 

 

28.5

 

 

 

28.6

 

 

 

85.8

 

 

 

80.9

 

Other operating expense, net

   5,285   154   10,284   504  

 

 

11.1

 

 

 

5.3

 

 

 

111.9

 

 

 

10.3

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total operating expenses

   207,943   96,469   627,792   299,060  

 

 

202.3

 

 

 

208.0

 

 

 

722.0

 

 

 

627.8

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   77,590   62,228   148,110   163,445  

 

 

57.8

 

 

 

77.6

 

 

 

101.4

 

 

 

148.2

 

Other expense (income):

   

Other expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

   30,749   10,914   87,955   33,978  

 

 

31.4

 

 

 

30.8

 

 

 

92.9

 

 

 

88.0

 

Interest income

   (108 (265 (3,569 (2,228

 

 

(0.4

)

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

(3.5

)

 

 

(3.5

)

(Gain) loss on foreign currency exchange

   (1,075 9,226   (5,948 18,226  

Gain on foreign currency exchange

 

 

(2.5

)

 

 

(1.1

)

 

 

(2.8

)

 

 

(6.0

)

Other (income) expense, net

   (4,584 2,078   (331 (394

 

 

(0.8

)

 

 

(4.6

)

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

(0.3

)

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other expense

   24,982   21,953   78,107   49,582  

 

 

27.7

 

 

 

25.0

 

 

 

87.6

 

 

 

78.2

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income before income taxes

   52,608   40,275   70,003   113,863  

 

 

30.1

 

 

 

52.6

 

 

 

13.8

 

 

 

70.0

 

Income taxes

   15,434   11,834   20,527   36,208  

 

 

1.3

 

 

 

15.2

 

 

 

(9.0

)

 

 

16.8

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

  $37,174   $28,441   $49,476   $77,655  

 

$

28.8

 

 

$

37.4

 

 

$

22.8

 

 

$

53.2

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings per common share:

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

  $0.65   $0.66   $0.89   $1.81  

 

$

0.50

 

 

$

0.66

 

 

$

0.40

 

 

$

0.96

 

Diluted

  $0.65   $0.65   $0.88   $1.78  

 

$

0.50

 

 

$

0.65

 

 

$

0.40

 

 

$

0.95

 

Weighted average common shares:

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

   56,804   43,168   55,350   43,004  

 

 

57.3

 

 

 

56.8

 

 

 

57.1

 

 

 

55.4

 

Diluted

   57,451   43,721   56,037   43,672  

 

 

57.7

 

 

 

57.6

 

 

 

57.7

 

 

 

56.2

 

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


4


TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)millions)

 

  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

  September 30, September 30, 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

  2016 2015 2016   2015 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

  (Unaudited) (Unaudited) 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

Net income

  $      37,174   $      28,441   $      49,476    $          77,655  

 

$

28.8

 

 

$

37.4

 

 

$

22.8

 

 

$

53.2

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

      

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   (7,285 (20,216 21,598     (40,533

 

 

18.0

 

 

 

(7.3

)

 

 

34.5

 

 

 

21.6

 

Pension and postretirement reclassification adjustment (1)

   258   256   774     767  

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

7.2

 

 

 

0.8

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

   (7,027 (19,960 22,372     (39,766
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

18.1

 

 

 

(7.0

)

 

 

41.7

 

 

 

22.4

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $30,147   $8,481   $71,848    $37,889  

 

$

46.9

 

 

$

30.4

 

 

$

64.5

 

 

$

75.6

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

 

(1)

Net of tax of $159$0.1 million and $158$0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, and $475$4.4 million and $474$0.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, respectively.

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


5


TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)millions)

 

  Nine Months Ended 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

  September 30, 

 

September 30,

 

  2016 2015 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

  (Unaudited) 

 

(Unaudited)

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

  $        49,476   $        77,655  

 

$

22.8

 

 

$

53.2

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

   127,181   46,160  

Amortization

   80,952   45,772  

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

213.2

 

 

 

208.1

 

Stock-based compensation

   22,784   15,503  

 

 

25.2

 

 

 

22.8

 

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

   (3,676 (5,004

Mark-to-market gain on derivative contracts

   (3,860 (378

Mark-to-market (gain) loss on investments

   (480 421  

Loss on disposition of assets

   2,054   365  

Deferred income taxes

   (1,630 239  

(Gain) loss on foreign currency exchange

   (5,948 18,226  

Loss on divestiture

 

 

85.6

 

 

 

 

Other

   (2,786 (1,127

 

 

0.7

 

 

 

(10.8

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions:

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

   (16,827 14,493  

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

(16.8

)

Inventories

   (8,140 (61,715

 

 

(205.0

)

 

 

(8.1

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

   (31,203 (5,150

 

 

(39.2

)

 

 

(32.2

)

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

   86,818   23,730  
  

 

  

 

 

Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities

 

 

159.9

 

 

 

82.2

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   294,715   169,190  

 

 

263.4

 

 

 

298.4

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to property, plant, and equipment

   (131,942 (57,188

 

 

(102.5

)

 

 

(131.9

)

Additions to intangible assets

   (10,904 (9,663

 

 

(18.6

)

 

 

(10.9

)

Acquisitions, less cash acquired

   (2,644,364    

 

 

 

 

 

(2,644.4

)

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

   1,474   278  

 

 

7.2

 

 

 

1.5

 

Purchase of investments

   (795 (572

Increase in restricted cash

   (605    

Proceeds from divestiture

 

 

19.3

 

 

 

 

Other

   4      

 

 

(1.0

)

 

 

(1.4

)

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   (2,787,132 (67,145

 

 

(95.6

)

 

 

(2,787.1

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility

   239,300   131,100  

 

 

584.5

 

 

 

239.3

 

Payments under Revolving Credit Facility

   (313,300 (257,100

 

 

(634.5

)

 

 

(313.3

)

Proceeds from issuance of Term Loan A-2

   1,025,000      

 

 

 

 

 

1,025.0

 

Proceeds from issuance of 2024 Notes

   775,000      

 

 

 

 

 

775.0

 

Payments on capitalized lease obligations and other debt

   (2,627 (2,672

 

 

(2.3

)

 

 

(2.6

)

Payment of deferred financing costs

   (34,328    

 

 

 

 

 

(34.3

)

Payments on Term Loans

   (25,937 (7,250

 

 

(50.8

)

 

 

(25.9

)

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock

   835,131      

 

 

 

 

 

835.1

 

Net (payments) receipts related to stock-based award activities

   (1,053 1,221  

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

   3,676   5,004  
  

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   2,500,862   (129,697

Receipts related to stock-based award activities

 

 

11.1

 

 

 

7.6

 

Payments related to stock-based award activities

 

 

(6.7

)

 

 

(8.7

)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

 

(98.7

)

 

 

2,497.2

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   3,863   (1,446

 

 

0.7

 

 

 

3.8

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   12,308   (29,098

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

69.8

 

 

 

12.3

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

   34,919   51,981  

 

 

62.1

 

 

 

34.9

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $47,227   $22,883  

 

$

131.9

 

 

$

47.2

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental cash flow disclosures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

102.8

 

 

$

80.8

 

Income taxes paid

 

 

25.8

 

 

 

49.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued purchase of property and equipment

 

$

20.9

 

 

$

15.5

 

Accrued other intangible assets

 

 

3.8

 

 

 

4.4

 

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

6


TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As of and for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017

(Unaudited)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein have been prepared by TreeHouse Foods, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company,” “TreeHouse,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) applicable to quarterly reporting on Form 10-Q. In our opinion, these statements include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of all interim periods reported herein. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted accounting principlesin the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted as permitted by such rules and regulations. Certain prior year amounts in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.2016. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of annual results.

In the first quarter of 2017, the Company completed changes in its organizational structure that resulted in a change in how the Company manages its business and allocates resources. As a result, the Company revised its reportable segments to reflect how management currently reviews financial information and makes operating decisions. See Note 18 for additional details. All prior period amounts have been recast to reflect the change in reportable segments.  

On February 1, 2016, the Company acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Ralcorp Holdings, Inc., the Missouri corporation through which the private brands business (“Private Brands Business”) of ConAgra Foods, Inc. (“Private Brands Business”) was operated. Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. was renamed TreeHouse Private Brands, Inc. during the first quarter of 2016. The results of operations of the Private Brands Business are included in our financial statements from the date of acquisition and are included in the North American Retail Grocery, Food Away From Home,Baked Goods, Condiments, Meals, and Industrial and ExportSnacks segments, as applicable.

The Private Brands Business iswas on a 4-4-5 fiscal calendar during the third quarter of 2016, and September 25, 2016 was the fiscal period end closest to the Company’s fiscal quarter end. This difference did not have a significant impact on the results of operations of the Private Brands Business. In the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company changed the fiscal year end of the Private Brands Business to December 31. The Company did not retrospectively apply the effects of this change to the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2016 due to impracticability, and believes the effects would be immaterial.

The preparation of our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”)GAAP requires us to use our judgment to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

A detailed description of the Company’s significant accounting policies can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.2016.

2. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTSRESTRUCTURING AND MARGIN IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES

In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-09,ImprovementsThe Company’s restructuring and margin improvement activities are part of an enterprise-wide transformation to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, to simplify several aspectsimprove long-term profitability of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, includingCompany. Upon completion of our multi-year multi-phase programs, the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities,projects are expected to deliver higher margin sales growth and classification on the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently assessing the impact that this standard will have upon adoption.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02,Leases, to increase transparency and comparability by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The main difference between existing GAAP and this ASU is the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under existing GAAP. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The standard requires that entities apply the effects of these changes using a modified retrospective approach, which includes a number of optional practical expedients. The Company is currently assessing the impact that this standard will have upon adoption.

In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16,Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments,to simplify the accounting for adjustments made to provisional amounts. This ASU requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement periodreduced expenses resulting in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The ASU also requires acquirers to present separately on the face of the income statement, or disclose in the notes, the portion of the amount recorded in current-period earnings by line item that would have been recorded in previous reporting periods if the adjustment to the provisional amounts had been recognized as of the acquisition date. This ASU is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company adopted the ASU during the first quarter of 2016. Adjustments to provisional amounts are disclosed in Note 4 on Acquisitions.

margin expansion.

 

7Expenses associated with these programs are primarily aggregated in the Other operating expense, net line of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, with the exception of asset-related costs, which are recorded in Cost of sales. During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded total charges $20.7 million across all restructuring programs and margin improvement activities.  The charges included $10.2 million recorded in Cost of sales and $10.5 million recorded in Other operating expenses, net.  During the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded total charges of $5.9 million across all restructuring programs and margin improvement activities.  The charges included $1.0 million recorded in Cost of sales and $4.9 million recorded in Other operating expenses, net.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded charges of $39.5 million across all restructuring programs and margin improvement activities.  These charges included $13.5 million recorded in Cost of sales and $26.0 million recorded in Other operating expenses, net.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded charges of $12.9 million across all restructuring programs and margin improvement activities.  These charges included $3.9 million recorded in Cost of sales and $9.0 million recorded in Other operating expenses, net.  The Company does not allocate restructuring and margin improvement activities costs to reportable segments when evaluating the performance of its


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segments.  As a result, restructuring and margin improvement activities costs by reportable segment has not been presented. See Note 18 for more information.

TreeHouse 2020

 

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11,Simplifyingthird quarter of 2017, the MeasurementCompany announced TreeHouse 2020, a program intended to accelerate long-term growth through optimization of Inventory, which requires entitiesour manufacturing network, transformation of our mixing centers and warehouse footprint, and leveraging of systems and processes to measure inventorydrive performance.  TreeHouse 2020 is expected to produce significant savings to achieve our operating margin expansion targets creating reinvestment opportunities to drive future growth.

This program will be executed in multiple phases over the next several years.  The key elements of Phase 1 include the closure of the Company’s Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and Plymouth, Indiana facilities, as well as the downsizing of the Dothan, Alabama facility.  Production at the lower of costBrooklyn Park, Minnesota and net realizable value (“NRV”). This ASU will not applyPlymouth, Indiana facilities is expected to inventory valued under the last-in-first-out method. Under current guidance, an entity is required to measure inventory at the lower of cost or market, with market defined as replacement cost, NRV, or NRV less a normal profit margin. The three market measurements added complexity and reduced comparabilitycease in the valuationfourth quarter of inventory. FASB issued this ASU as part of its simplification initiative to address these issues.2017.  The ASUfacility downsizing at Dothan, Alabama is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently assessing the impact that this standard will have upon adoption, which is not expected to be significant.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15,Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, providing additional guidance surrounding the disclosure of going concern uncertaintiescomplete in the financial statementsthird quarter of 2018.In addition, we have taken steps toward increasing our capacity utilization, operational margin expansion, and implementing requirements for managementstreamlining our plant structure to perform interim and annual assessments of an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date the financial statements are issued. The ASU is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2016 and for interim periods thereafter. The Company does not anticipate the adoption of the ASU will result in additional disclosures, however, management will begin performing the periodic assessments required by the ASU on its effective date.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which introduced a new framework to be used when recognizing revenue in an attempt to reduce complexity and increase comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions, and capital markets. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. The standard requires that entities apply the effects of these changes to all prior years presented, upon adoption, using either the full retrospective method, which presents the impact of the change separately in each prior year presented, or the modified retrospective method, which includes the cumulative changes to all prior years presented in beginning retained earnings in the year of initial adoption. The Company has not yet determined which of the two adoption methods to elect. The FASB also issued ASU No. 2016-10,Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, and ASU No. 2016-12, Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, in April 2016 and May 2016, respectively, which amend the guidance in ASU 2014-09 and have the same effective date as the original standard. The Company is currently assessing the impact that these standards will have upon adoption.optimize our supply chain.   

 

8Below is a summary of costs by type associated with TreeHouse 2020:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

Cumulative Costs

 

 

Total Expected

 

 

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

To Date

 

 

Costs

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

 

 

 

 

Asset-related

 

$

8.0

 

 

$

8.0

 

 

$

8.0

 

 

$

14.8

 

Employee-related

 

 

4.3

 

 

 

4.3

 

 

 

4.3

 

 

 

7.0

 

Other costs

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

22.7

 

Total

 

$

14.7

 

 

$

14.7

 

 

$

14.7

 

 

$

44.5

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2017 asset-related costs primarily consisted of accelerated depreciation; employee-related costs primarily consisted of severance; and other costs primarily consisted of third-party costs.  

 

 

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Other Restructuring and Plant Closing Costs

 

3. RESTRUCTURING

Plant Closing CostsThe Company continually analyzes its plant network to align operations with the current and future needs of its customers. Facility closure decisions are made when the Company identifies opportunities to lower production costs or eliminate excess manufacturing capacity while maintaining a competitive cost structure, service levels, and product quality. Expenses associated with facility closures are primarily aggregated in the Other operating expense, net line of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income,Operations, with the exception of asset-related costs, which are recorded in Cost of sales. The key information regarding the Company’s announced facility closures is outlined in the table below.

 

Facility Location

   Date of Closure 
Announcement
  End of
      Production      
  

    Full Facility    
Closure

  

 Primary Products 
Produced

  

  Primary Segment(s)  

Affected

  Total
  Costs to  
Close
   Total
Cash
 Costs to 
Close
 

 

Date of Closure

Announcement

 

End of

Production

 

Full Facility

Closure

 

Primary Products

Produced

 

Primary Segment(s)

Affected

 

Total

Costs to

Close

 

 

Total

Cash

Costs to

Close

 

                 (In millions) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

City of Industry, California

  November 18,
2015
  First quarter

of 2016

  

Third quarter

of 2016

  Liquid non-dairy creamer and refrigerated salad dressings  Food Away From Home  $      6.9    $      3.8  

 

November 18, 2015

 

First quarter of 2016

 

Third quarter of 2016

 

Liquid non-dairy creamer and refrigerated salad dressings

 

Beverages, Condiments

 

$

6.9

 

 

$

3.8

 

Ayer, Massachusetts

  April 5, 2016  First quarter

of 2017

  

Third quarter

of 2017

  Spoonable dressings  North American Retail Grocery, Food Away From Home  $8.5    $5.5  

 

April 5, 2016

 

First quarter of 2017

 

Third quarter of 2017

 

Spoonable dressings

 

Condiments

 

 

5.9

 

 

 

4.1

 

Azusa, California

  May 24, 2016  Second quarter

of 2017

  

Second quarter

of 2017

  Bars and snack products  North American Retail Grocery  $15.2    $13.5  

 

May 24, 2016

 

First quarter of 2017

 

Third quarter of 2017

 

Bars and snack products

 

Snacks

 

 

19.5

 

 

 

16.1

 

Ripon, Wisconsin

  May 24, 2016  Fourth quarter

of 2016

  

Fourth quarter

of 2016

  Sugar wafer cookies  North American Retail Grocery  $2.0    $1.2  

 

May 24, 2016

 

Fourth quarter of 2016

 

Fourth quarter of 2016

 

Sugar wafer cookies

 

Baked Goods

 

 

0.9

 

 

 

1.2

 

Delta, British Columbia

 

November 3, 2016

 

Fourth quarter of 2017

 

First quarter of 2018

 

Frozen griddle products

 

Baked Goods

 

 

3.7

 

 

 

2.7

 

Battle Creek, Michigan

 

November 3, 2016

 

(1)

 

(1)

 

Ready-to-eat cereal

 

Meals

 

 

10.4

 

 

 

2.8

 

(1)

The downsizing of this facility began in January 2017 and is expected to last approximately 15 months.

Total expected costs to close the City of Industry, California, andAyer, Massachusetts, Ripon, Wisconsin, and Delta, British Columbia facilities have been reduced by approximately $5.0$4.9 million, $0.6 million, $1.2  million, and $0.1$1.5 million, respectively, since the initial announcements, while total expected costs to close the Ayer, MassachusettsAzusa, California and Azusa, CaliforniaBattle Creek, Michigan facilities have been increased by approximately $2.0$4.6 million and $0.3$0.9 million, respectively.respectively, since their initial announcement.

Below is a summary of the plant closing costs:costs by type of cost:

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Cumulative Costs

 

 

Total Expected

 

  

Three Months
Ended
    September 30, 2016    

  

    Nine Months

    Ended
    September 30, 2016

  

Cumulative

Costs
To Date

  

Total

Expected

Costs

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

To Date

 

 

Costs

 

  (In thousands)

 

(In millions)

 

Asset-related

  $                      1,652  $                      3,158  $                      6,178  $                      8,585

 

$

0.8

 

 

$

1.0

 

 

$

4.3

 

 

$

2.5

 

 

$

14.5

 

 

$

16.6

 

Employee-related

  2,183  4,146  5,308  8,948

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

2.2

 

 

 

2.9

 

 

 

4.1

 

 

 

10.2

 

 

 

11.9

 

Other closure costs

  2,055  3,120  3,149  14,974

 

 

1.9

 

 

 

2.7

 

 

 

12.2

 

 

 

3.8

 

 

 

16.7

 

 

 

18.8

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

  $                      5,890  $                    10,424  $                    14,635  $                    32,507

 

$

2.9

 

 

$

5.9

 

 

$

19.4

 

 

$

10.4

 

 

$

41.4

 

 

$

47.3

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2017, asset-related costs primarily consisted of accelerated depreciation; employee-related costs primarily consisted of severance; and other costs primarily consisted of third-party costs.  

Other individually insignificant cost reduction activities not related to our plant closings above totaled $3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and $5.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and were primarily the result of a Private Brands plant closure initiated prior to TreeHouse’s acquisition.  Other cost reduction activities were insignificant for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and $2.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.  

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Liabilities recorded as of September 30, 20162017 associated with these plant closingstotal exit cost reserves relate to severance, and the partial withdrawal from a multiemployer pension plan.plan, and lease termination costs. The severance liability isand lease termination liabilities were included in the Accounts payable and accrued expenses line of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, while the multiemployer pension plan withdrawal liability iswas included in the Other long-term liabilities line of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The table below presents a reconciliation of the liabilities as of September 30, 2016:

   Severance    Multiemployer Pension  
Plan Withdrawal
   Total Liabilities 
   (In thousands) 

Balance as of December 31, 2015

  $                           395   $                        767    $                        1,162  

Expense

   3,809         3,809  

Payments

   (1,035       (1,035
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of September 30, 2016

  $                        3,169   $                        767    $                       3,936  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

92017:

 

 

 

 

Severance

 

 

Multiemployer Pension

Plan Withdrawal

 

 

Other Costs

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

Balance as of December 31, 2016

 

$

3.5

 

 

$

0.8

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

4.3

 

Expense

 

 

6.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

9.0

 

Payments

 

 

(4.2

)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.5

)

 

 

(4.7

)

Adjustments

 

 

(0.3

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.3

)

Balance as of September 30, 2017

 

$

5.6

 

 

$

0.8

 

 

$

1.9

 

 

$

8.3

 

 


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

4. ACQUISITIONS

Private Brands Business

On February 1, 2016, the Company acquired the Private Brands Business, which is primarily engaged in manufacturing, distributing, and marketing private label products to retail grocery, food away from home, and industrial and export customers. The business’s primary product categories include snacks, retail bakery, pasta, cereal, bars, and condiments. The purchase price, after considering working capital adjustments, was approximately $2,644.4 million, net of acquired cash.   The acquisition was funded by $835.1 million in net proceeds from a public sale of the Company’s common stock, $760.7 million in net proceeds from a private issuance of senior unsecured notes (“2024 Notes”), and a new $1,025.0 million term loan (“Term Loan A-2”), with the remaining balance funded by borrowings from the Company’s $900 million revolving credit facility (“Revolving Credit Facility”). The acquisition resulted in a broader portfolio of products and further diversified the Company’s product categories.

The Private Brands Business acquisition iswas accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting and the results of operations arewere included in our financial statementsCondensed Consolidated Financial Statements from the date of acquisition in the North American Retail Grocery, Food Away From Home,Baked Goods, Condiments, Meals, and Industrial and ExportSnacks segments. Included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016Operations are the Private Brands Business’s net sales of approximately $2,074.6 million and income before income taxes of $55.6 million.million from the date of acquisition through September 30, 2016. Integration costs of $7.5 million, which were included in the Cost of sales and General and administrative expense lines of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, were included in determining income before income taxes.

We have made a preliminarycompleted the purchase price allocation to net tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as follows:

 

(In thousands)

Cash

  $             43,358

Receivables

161,190

Inventory

444,860

Property, plant, and equipment

808,856

Customer relationships

510,900

Trade names

33,000

Software

19,576

Formulas

23,200

Other assets

53,545

Goodwill

1,118,102

Assets acquired

3,216,587

Deferred taxes

(135,697

Assumed current liabilities

(243,287

Assumed long-term liabilities

(149,881

Total purchase price

  $       2,687,722

 

(In millions)

 

Cash

$

43.3

 

Receivables

 

162.7

 

Inventory

 

443.7

 

Property, plant, and equipment

 

809.6

 

Customer relationships

 

510.9

 

Trade names

 

33.0

 

Software

 

19.6

 

Formulas

 

23.2

 

Other assets

 

50.2

 

Goodwill

 

1,141.2

 

Assets acquired

 

3,237.4

 

Deferred taxes

 

(152.8

)

Assumed current liabilities

 

(246.6

)

Assumed long-term liabilities

 

(150.3

)

Total purchase price

$

2,687.7

 

The Company allocated $496.1 million to customer relationships in the North American Retail Grocery segment,with retail grocery customers, which have a preliminaryan estimated life of 13 years, and $14.8 million to customer relationships in the Food Away From Home segment,with food away from home customers, which have a preliminaryan estimated life of 10 years. The Company allocated $33.0 million to trade names, which have a preliminaryan estimated life of 10 years. The Company allocated $23.2 million to formulas, which have a preliminaryan estimated life of 5 years. The Company allocated $19.6 million to capitalized software with estimated lives

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of 1 to 5 years, depending on expected use. The aforementioned intangibles will be amortized on a straight line basis.over their expected useful lives. Indemnification assets related to taxes of approximately $23.4$13.8 million were also recorded. The Company increased the cost of acquired inventories by approximately $8.4 million and expensed the amount as a component of costCost of sales. The Company has preliminarily allocated $1,044.9$555.0 million, $73.3 million, $413.8 million, and $73.2$97.9 million of goodwill to the North American Retail GroceryBaked Goods, Condiments, Meals, and Food Away From HomeSnacks segments, respectively. Goodwill arises principally as a result of expansion opportunities and synergies across both new and legacy product categories. None of the goodwill resulting from this acquisition is tax deductible. The Company incurred approximately $35.2 million in acquisition costs.costs in 2016 and none in 2017. These costs are included in the General and administrative expense line of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Operations.

The fair values for customer relationships at the acquisition date were determined using the excess earnings method under the income approach. Trade name fair values were determined using the relief from royalty method, while the fair value of formulas was determined using the cost approach. Real property fair values were determined using the cost and market approaches, while the fair value of personal property was determined using the indirect cost approach. The fair value measurements of intangible assets are based on significant unobservable inputs, and thus represent Level 3 inputs. Significant assumptions used in assessing the fair values of intangible assets include discounted future cash flows, customer attrition rates, and royalty rates.

Since the preliminary purchase price allocation included in the table above is preliminary and subject toCompany’s Annual Report for the finalization offiscal year ended December 31, 2016, the Company’s valuation analysis, including adjustments to taxes.

The Company recorded purchase price adjustments related to taxes, and working capital in the first nine months of 2016, resulting in a decreasean increase to goodwill of approximately $5.8 million. The working capital adjustment was finalized on July 25, 2016, resulting in a payment of $4.2$3.0 million to ConAgra Foods, Inc. that is reflected as a purchase price adjustment. As a result of these adjustments, approximately $0.2 million was expensed to Cost of sales in the first nine monthsquarter of 2016. The remaining2017. These adjustments did not impact the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

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Operations.

The following unaudited pro forma information shows the results of operations for the Company as if its acquisition of the Private Brands Business had been completed as of January 1, 2015.2016. Adjustments have been made for the pro forma effects of depreciation and amortization of tangible and intangible assets recognized as part of the business combination, the issuance of common stock, interest expense related to the financing of the business combination, and related income taxes. Excluded from the 2016 pro forma results arewere $35.2 million of costs incurred by the Company in connection with the acquisition. The 2015 pro forma results include $1.3 billion in asset impairment charges incurred by the seller. The pro forma results may not necessarily reflect actual results of operations that would have been achieved, nor are they necessarily indicative of future results of operations.

 

    Three Months Ended 
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
                         September 30,                        
 
                   2015                                   2016                                   2015         
  

 

 

 
   (In thousands, except per share data) 

Pro forma net sales

    $            1,657,997    $          4,722,375    $            5,007,031  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pro forma net income (loss)

    $25,898    $71,191    $(718,415
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pro forma basic earnings (loss) per common share

    $0.46    $1.26    $(12.77
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pro forma diluted earnings (loss) per common share

    $0.45    $1.24    $(12.77
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

5. INVESTMENTS

     September 30, 2016     December 31, 2015 
   (In thousands) 

U.S. equity

  $7,353    $5,283  

Non-U.S. equity

   1,721     1,574  

Fixed income

   1,043     1,531  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments

  $                10,117    $                8,388  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

We determine the appropriate classification of our investments at the time of purchase and reevaluate such designation as of each balance sheet date. The Company accounts for investments in debt and marketable equity securities as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, or trading, depending on their classification. The investments held by the Company are classified as trading securities and are stated at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded as a component of the Interest income or Interest expense line on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Cash flows from purchases, sales, and maturities of trading securities are included in cash flows from investing activities in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows based on the nature and purpose for which the securities were acquired.

Our investments include U.S. equity, non-U.S. equity, and fixed income securities that are classified as short-term investments on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The U.S. equity, non-U.S. equity, and fixed income securities are classified as short-term investments as they have characteristics of other current assets and are actively managed.

We consider temporary cash investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, $47.2 million and $24.4 million, respectively, represents cash and equivalents held in foreign jurisdictions, in local currencies, that are convertible into other currencies. The cash and equivalents held in foreign jurisdictions are expected to be used for general corporate purposes in foreign jurisdictions, including capital projects and acquisitions. The Prepaid expenses and other current assets line on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets also includes restricted cash of $2.9 million as of September 30, 2016, which relates to cash held to meet certain insurance requirements.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we recognized unrealized losses totaling $0.4 million that are included in the Interest expense line of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, while unrealized losses for the three months ended September 30, 2016 were insignificant. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we recognized unrealized gains totaling $0.4 million and $0.9 million, respectively, that are included in the Interest income line of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Additionally, realized gains for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 were $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, which are included in the Interest income line of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. When securities are sold, their cost is determined based on the first-in, first-out method.

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2016

 

 

 

(In millions, except

per share data)

 

Pro forma net sales

 

$

4,722.4

 

Pro forma net income

 

$

74.9

 

Pro forma basic earnings per common share

 

$

1.32

 

Pro forma diluted earnings per common share

 

$

1.30

 

 

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6.4. INVENTORIES

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

  September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

  (In thousands) 

 

(In millions)

 

Raw materials and supplies

  $438,535   $274,007  

 

$

544.2

 

 

$

429.4

 

Finished goods

   622,790   331,535  

 

 

618.5

 

 

 

571.9

 

LIFO reserve

   (20,347 (21,427

 

 

(25.2

)

 

 

(23.3

)

  

 

  

 

 

Total inventories

  $        1,040,978   $           584,115  

 

$

1,137.5

 

 

$

978.0

 

  

 

  

 

 

Inventory iswas generally accounted for under the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”)FIFO method, butand a portion iswas accounted for under the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method orand the weighted average costing approach. Approximately $105.3$95.1 million and $88.1$105.9 million of our inventory was accounted for under the LIFO method of accounting at September 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively. Approximately $114.5$197.8 million and $128.9$116.2 million of our inventory was accounted for using the weighted average costing approach at September 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.

7. PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT11

   September 30,
2016
  December 31,
2015
 
   (In thousands) 

Land

  $70,878   $25,954  

Buildings and improvements

   459,564    226,134  

Machinery and equipment

   1,275,754    681,711  

Construction in progress

   96,655    24,493  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   1,902,851    958,292  

Less accumulated depreciation

   (538,179  (416,764
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Property, plant, and equipment, net

  $        1,364,672   $           541,528  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Depreciation expense was $46.7 million and $15.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $127.2 million and $46.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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5. PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

Land

 

$

70.3

 

 

$

71.2

 

Buildings and improvements

 

 

454.3

 

 

 

465.3

 

Machinery and equipment

 

 

1,278.4

 

 

 

1,324.5

 

Construction in progress

 

 

74.0

 

 

 

85.0

 

Total

 

 

1,877.0

 

 

 

1,946.0

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(587.2

)

 

 

(586.7

)

Property, plant, and equipment, net

 

$

1,289.8

 

 

$

1,359.3

 

8.

Depreciation expense was $45.7 million and $46.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $127.4 million and $127.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

6. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

As a result of the changes in organizational structure completed in the first quarter of 2017, the Company has the following five operating segments, which are also its reporting units: Baked Goods, Beverages, Condiments, Meals, and Snacks. See Note 18 for more information.

The Company allocated the goodwill balance as of January 1, 2017 between the new reporting units using a relative fair value allocation approach. The change was considered a triggering event indicating a test for goodwill impairment was required as of January 1, 2017. The Company performed the first step of the impairment test, which did not result in the identification of any impairment losses. Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 are as follows:

 

     North American  
Retail Grocery
      Food Away    
From Home
  Industrial
      and Export      
   Total 
   (In thousands) 

Balance at December 31, 2015

  $1,423,441   $92,267   $134,086    $1,649,794  

Acquisitions

   1,050,383    73,541         1,123,924  

Purchase price adjustments

   (5,441  (381       (5,822

Foreign currency exchange adjustments

   6,257    611         6,868  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2016

  $        2,474,640   $        166,038   $        134,086    $        2,774,764  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

Baked

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goods

 

 

Beverages

 

 

Condiments

 

 

Meals

 

 

Snacks

 

 

Total

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

Balance at January 1, 2017

 

$

554.2

 

 

$

713.2

 

 

$

433.1

 

 

$

470.6

 

 

$

276.1

 

 

$

2,447.2

 

Purchase price adjustments

 

 

1.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

1.1

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

3.0

 

Foreign currency exchange adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

3.8

 

 

 

5.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.0

 

Balance at September 30, 2017

 

$

555.6

 

 

$

717.0

 

 

$

438.5

 

 

$

471.7

 

 

$

276.4

 

 

$

2,459.2

 

The Company has not incurred any goodwill impairments since its inception.

The carrying amounts of our intangible assets with indefinite lives, other than goodwill, as of September 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 are as follows:

 

  September 30,
2016
   December 31,
2015
 

 

September 30,

2017

 

 

December 31,

2016

 

  (In thousands) 

 

(In millions)

 

Trademarks

  $26,296    $25,229  

 

$

22.8

 

 

$

21.6

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total indefinite lived intangibles

  $            26,296    $            25,229  

 

$

22.8

 

 

$

21.6

 

  

 

   

 

 

The increase in the indefinite lived intangibles balance is due to foreign currency translation.

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The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of intangible assets with finite lives as of September 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 are as follows:

 

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

December 31, 2016

 

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net

 

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net

 

  September 30, 2016   December 31, 2015 

 

Carrying

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Carrying

 

 

Carrying

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Carrying

 

  Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
Carrying
Amount
   Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
Carrying
Amount
 

 

Amount

 

 

Amortization

 

 

Amount

 

 

Amount

 

 

Amortization

 

 

Amount

 

  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

 

(In millions)

 

 

(In millions)

 

Intangible assets with finite lives:

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer-related

  $1,287,320    $(272,759 $1,014,561    $769,419    $(208,962 $560,457  

 

$

1,266.6

 

 

$

(341.2

)

 

$

925.4

 

 

$

1,284.3

 

 

$

(293.3

)

 

$

991.0

 

Contractual agreements

   2,972     (2,887 85     2,964     (2,831 133  

 

 

2.8

 

 

 

(2.8

)

 

 

 

 

 

3.0

 

 

 

(2.9

)

 

 

0.1

 

Trademarks

   65,336     (14,889 50,447     32,240     (11,091 21,149  

 

 

69.6

 

 

 

(27.4

)

 

 

42.2

 

 

 

69.6

 

 

 

(23.6

)

 

 

46.0

 

Formulas/recipes

   33,754     (11,525 22,229     10,471     (7,824 2,647  

 

 

33.8

 

 

 

(16.9

)

 

 

16.9

 

 

 

33.7

 

 

 

(12.8

)

 

 

20.9

 

Computer software

   111,094     (53,158 57,936     78,039     (40,999 37,040  

 

 

130.8

 

 

 

(69.8

)

 

 

61.0

 

 

 

115.7

 

 

 

(57.7

)

 

 

58.0

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total finite lived intangibles

  $    1,500,476    $    (355,218 $    1,145,258    $      893,133    $    (271,707 $    621,426  

 

$

1,503.6

 

 

$

(458.1

)

 

$

1,045.5

 

 

$

1,506.3

 

 

$

(390.3

)

 

$

1,116.0

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of September 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 were $1,171.6$1,068.3 million and $646.7$1,137.6 million, respectively. Amortization expense on intangible assets for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 and 2015 was $28.6$28.5 million and $14.9$28.6 million, respectively, and $81.0$85.8 million and $45.8$80.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively. Estimated amortization expense on intangible assets for 20162017 and the next four years is as follows:

 

 

(In millions)

 

    (In thousands)   

2016

   $        109,918  

2017

   $112,818  

 

$

114.7

 

2018

   $106,314  

 

 

108.4

 

2019

   $104,562  

 

 

105.9

 

2020

   $102,660  

 

 

103.6

 

2021

 

 

94.1

 

 

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9.7. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

  September 30,
2016
   December 31,
2015
 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

  (In thousands) 

 

(In millions)

 

Accounts payable

  $473,009    $202,065  

 

$

652.5

 

 

$

458.1

 

Payroll and benefits

   68,853     27,467  

 

 

58.2

 

 

 

78.5

 

Interest

   7,448     6,241  

 

 

7.4

 

 

 

24.1

 

Taxes

   22,694     1,499  

 

 

10.8

 

 

 

31.0

 

Health insurance, workers’ compensation, and other insurance costs

   16,993     9,331  

 

 

27.4

 

 

 

17.2

 

Marketing expenses

   11,965     7,435  

 

 

9.5

 

 

 

12.4

 

Other accrued liabilities

   5,831     6,542  

 

 

8.0

 

 

 

5.5

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total

  $          606,793    $          260,580  

 

$

773.8

 

 

$

626.8

 

  

 

   

 

 

10.

8. INCOME TAXES

Income taxes were recorded at an effective rate of 29.3%4.3% and (65.2)% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, compared to 28.9% and 24.0% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to 29.4% and 31.8%respectively. The changes in the effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. During the quarter, the Company’s effective tax rate2017 compared to September 30, 2016 was favorably impacted by the reversal of $2.2 million in tax reserves assumed in prior acquisitions. The Company also recognized $2.2 million of non-operating expense for the write-offprimarily a result of the income tax benefits related indemnification assets, which is included into share-based payments, the Other (income) expense, net lineincome tax benefit from the release of reserves for unrecognized tax benefits, and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

income tax benefit derived from foreign tax credits.  Our effective tax rate may change from period to period based on recurring and non-recurring factors including the jurisdictional mix of earnings, enacted tax legislation, state income taxes, settlement of tax audits, and the expiration of the statute of limitations in relation to unrecognized tax benefits.

The Company’s effective tax rate differs from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate primarily due to state tax expense, and the benefits associated with the federal domestic production activities deduction, and an intercompany financing structure entered into in

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conjunction with the E.D. Smith Foods, Ltd. (“E.D. Smith”) acquisition in 2007. In addition, the Company’s effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 reflects a discrete benefit of approximately 17.7% attributable to the vesting and exercise of share-based awards.

The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) completedis currently examining the examination of FlagstoneTreeHouse Foods, Inc.’s 2013 & Subsidiaries’ 2015 tax year duringyear. Our Canadian operations are under exam by the second quarter of 2016, with no proposed adjustments to the Company’s tax liability. The Canadian Revenue Agency (“CRA”) is currently examining thefor tax years 2008 through 2013 tax years of E.D. Smith. The CRA examination is2015. These examinations are expected to be completed in 20162017 or 2017.2018. The Italian Agency of Revenue (“IAR”) is examining the 2007 through 2009 and 2013 tax years of our Italian operations. The IAR examinations are not expected to be completed prior to 2020 due to a backlog of appeals before the agency. The Company has examinations in process with various state taxing authorities, which are expected to be completecompleted in 2017.2017 and 2018.

Management estimates that it is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by as much as $6.0$9.2 million within the next 12 months, primarily as a result of the resolution of audits currently in progress and the lapsing of statutes of limitations. Less than $3.6Approximately $1.5 million of the $6.0$9.2 million would affect net income when settled.

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11.9. LONG-TERM DEBT

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

  September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

  (In thousands) 

 

(In millions)

 

Revolving Credit Facility

  $279,000   $353,000  

 

$

120.0

 

 

$

170.0

 

Term Loan A

   289,875   295,500  

 

 

276.7

 

 

 

288.0

 

Term Loan A-1

   182,500   190,000  

 

 

172.5

 

 

 

180.0

 

Term Loan A-2

   1,012,188      

 

 

973.8

 

 

 

1,005.8

 

2022 Notes

   400,000   400,000  

 

 

400.0

 

 

 

400.0

 

2024 Notes

   775,000      

 

 

775.0

 

 

 

775.0

 

Tax increment financing and other debt

   4,312   6,002  
  

 

  

 

 

Other debt

 

 

3.0

 

 

 

5.7

 

Total outstanding debt

   2,942,875   1,244,502  

 

 

2,721.0

 

 

 

2,824.5

 

Deferred financing costs

   (35,017 (7,868

 

 

(28.5

)

 

 

(33.3

)

Less current portion

   (58,099 (14,893

 

 

(72.1

)

 

 

(66.4

)

  

 

  

 

 

Total long-term debt

  $        2,849,759   $        1,221,741  

 

$

2,620.4

 

 

$

2,724.8

 

  

 

  

 

 

On February 1, 2016, coincident with the closing of the acquisition of the Private Brands Business, the Company entered into the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement amended the Company’s prior credit agreement, dated as of May 6, 2014 (as amended from time to time prior to February 1, 2016, the “Prior Credit Agreement”).

The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (1) amended the maturity dates of the Revolving Credit Facility, Term Loan A, and Term Loan A-1 so that they are coterminousconterminous and mature on February 1, 2021, (2) provided for the issuance of Term Loan A-2, (3) is now a secured facility until, among other conditions, the Company reaches a leverage ratio of 3.5 and has no other pari-passu secured debt outstanding, and (4)(3) increased credit spreads. The proceeds from Term Loan A-2 were used to fund a portion of the purchase price of the Private Brands Business.   The Amended and RestatedAfter satisfying all of the required collateral release conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement, contains substantially the same covenantsCredit Facility became unsecured in August 2017.  Amongst other conditions, the Company had to reach a leverage ratio of 3.5 as defined in the Prior Credit Agreement with adjustmentsand have no other pari-passu secured debt outstanding to reflect the incurrence of Term Loan A-2.become unsecured.

In connection with the Amended and RestatedThe Revolving Credit Agreement, $20.3 million in fees will be amortized ratably through February 1, 2021. Fees associated withFacility, Term Loan A, Term Loan A-1, and Term Loan A-2 (the “Term Loans”) are presented as a direct deduction from outstanding debt, while fees associated with the Revolving Credit Facility are presented as an asset. Beginning February 1, 2016, unamortized fees associated with the Prior Credit Agreement will be amortized ratably through February 1, 2021.

The Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loans are known collectively as the “Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.” The Company’s average interest rate on debt outstanding under its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 was 2.47%3.106%. Including the interest rate swap agreements described below with a weighted average fixed interest rate base of approximately 0.86% on $500 million, the average rate decreases to 2.99%.

Revolving Credit Facility — As of September 30, 2016, $571.32017, $729.5 million of the aggregate commitment of $900 million of the Revolving Credit Facility was available. Under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, the Revolving Credit Facility matures on February 1, 2021, as compared to a maturity date of May 6, 2019 under the Prior Credit Agreement.2021. In addition, as of September 30, 2016,2017, there were $49.7$50.5 million in letters of credit under the Revolving Credit Facility that were issued but undrawn, which have been included as a reduction to the calculation of available credit.

Interest is payable quarterly or at the end of the applicable interest period in arrears on any outstanding borrowings. The interest rates under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement are based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio, and are determined by either (i) LIBOR, plus a margin ranging from 1.25% to 3.00% (inclusive of the facility fee), based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio, or (ii) a Base Rate (as defined in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement), plus a margin ranging from 0.25% to 2.00% (inclusive of the facility fee), based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio.

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The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement is fully and unconditionally, as well as jointly and severally, guaranteed by our 100% owned direct and indirect subsidiaries described as follows: During the first quarter of 2016, Protenergy Holdings, Inc. and Protenergy Natural Foods, Inc. were added as guarantors. Additionally, in connection with the acquisition of the Private Brands Business, TreeHouse Private Brands, Inc. (formerly Ralcorp Holdings, Inc.); American Italian Pasta Co.; Nutcracker Brands; Linette Quality Chocolates; Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products, Inc.; Cottage Bakery, Inc.; and The Carriage House Companies, Inc. were added as guarantors during the first quarter of 2016. As a result, Bay Valley Foods, LLC; Sturm Foods, Inc.; S.T. Specialty Foods, Inc.; Associated Brands, Inc.; Cains Foods, Inc.; Cains Foods L.P.; Cains GP, LLC; and Flagstone Foods, Inc., together with the subsidiaries added in the first quarter as noted above, and certain other subsidiaries that may become guarantors in the future are collectively known as the “Guarantor Subsidiaries.” The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement contains various financial and restrictive covenants and requires that the Company maintain certain financial ratios, including a leverage and interest coverage ratio. The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement also contains cross-default provisions which could result in the acceleration of payments in the event TreeHouse or the Guarantor Subsidiaries (i) fails to make a payment when due in respect of any indebtedness or guarantee having an aggregate principal amount greater than $75 million or (ii) fails to observe or perform any other agreement or condition related to such indebtedness or guarantee as a result of which the holder(s) of such debt are permitted to accelerate the payment of such debt. The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement is secured by substantially all personal property of TreeHouse and its Guarantor Subsidiaries.

Term Loan A — On May 6, 2014, the Company entered into a $300 million term loan whose maturity date was amended in connection with the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The new maturity date is February 1, 2021, as compared to May 6, 2021 under the Prior Credit Agreement. The interest rates applicable to Term Loan A are based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio, and are determined by either (i) LIBOR, plus a margin ranging from 1.25% to 3.00%, or (ii) a Base Rate (as defined in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement), plus a margin ranging from 0.25% to 2.00%. Payments are due on a quarterly basis. Term Loan A is subject to substantially the same covenants as the Revolving Credit Facility, and also has the same Guarantor Subsidiaries. As of September 30, 2016, $289.9 million was outstanding under Term Loan A.

Term Loan A-1 — On July 29, 2014, the Company entered into a $200 million term loan whose maturity date was amended in connection with the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The new maturity date is February 1, 2021, as compared to May 6, 2019 under the Prior Credit Agreement. The interest rates applicable to Term Loan A-1 are based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio, and are determined by either (i) LIBOR, plus a margin ranging from 1.25% to 3.00%, or (ii) a Base Rate (as defined in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement), plus a margin ranging from 0.25% to 2.00%. Payments are due on a quarterly basis. Term Loan A-1 is subject to substantially the same covenants as the Revolving Credit Facility, and has the same Guarantor Subsidiaries. As of September 30, 2016, $182.5 million was outstanding under Term Loan A-1.

Term Loan A-2 — On February 1, 2016, the Company entered into a $1,025 million term loan pursuant to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. Term Loan A-2 matures on February 1, 2021. The interest rates applicable to Term Loan A-2 are based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio, and are determined by either (i) LIBOR, plus a margin ranging from 1.25% to 3.00%, or (ii) a Base Rate (as defined in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement), plus a margin ranging from 0.25% to 2.00%. Payments are due on a quarterly basis starting June 30, 2016. Term Loan A-2 is subject to substantially the same covenants as the Revolving Credit Facility, and has the same Guarantor Subsidiaries. As of September 30, 2016, $1,012.2 million was outstanding under TermLoan A-2.

2022 Notes — On March 11, 2014, the Company completed its underwritten public offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.875% notes due March 15, 2022 (the “2022 Notes”). The net proceeds of $394 million ($400 million less underwriting discount of $6 million, providing an effective interest rate of 4.99%) were used to extinguish the Company’s previously issued 7.75% notes due on March 1, 2018 (the “2018 Notes”). Interest is payable on March 15 and September 15 of each year. The 2022 Notes will mature on March 15, 2022.

The Company may redeem some or all of the 2022 Notes at any time prior to March 15, 2017 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2022 Notes redeemed, plus an applicable “make-whole” premium. On or after March 15, 2017, the Company may redeem some or all of the 2022 Notes at redemption prices set forth in the Indenture. In addition, at any time prior to March 15, 2017, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the 2022 Notes at a redemption price of 104.875% of the principal amount of the 2022 Notes redeemed with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings.

Subject to certain limitations, in the event of a change in control of the Company, the Company will be required to make an offer to purchase the 2022 Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the 2022 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to the purchase date.

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2024 Notes — On January 29, 2016, the Company completed an exempt offering under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act of $775 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.0% notes due February 15, 2024. The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2024 Notes (approximately $760.7 million after deducting issuance costs, providing an effective interest rate of 6.23%) were used to fund a portion of the purchase price of the Private Brands Business. Interest is payable on February 15 and August 15 of each year, beginning August 15, 2016. The 2024 Notes will mature on February 15, 2024.

The Company may redeem some or all of the 2024 Notes at any time on or after February 15, 2019 at the applicable redemption prices described in the Indenture plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, up to but not including the redemption date. In addition, prior to February 15, 2019, the Company may redeem all or a portion of the 2024 Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus the “make-whole” premium set forth in the Indenture plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, up to but not including the redemption date. The Company may also redeem up to 40% of the 2024 Notes prior to February 15, 2019 with the net cash proceeds received from certain equity offerings at the redemption price set forth in the Indenture. In the event of certain change of control events, as described in the Indenture, the Company may be required to purchase the 2024 Notes from the holders at a purchase price of 101% of the principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest.

The Company issued the 2022 Notes and 2024 Notes pursuant to a single base Indenture among the Company, the Guarantor Subsidiaries, and the Trustee. The Indenture provides, among other things, that the 2022 Notes and 2024 Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the Company. The Company’s payment obligations under the 2022 Notes and 2024 Notes are fully and unconditionally, as well as jointly and severally, guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Guarantor Subsidiaries, in addition to any future domestic subsidiaries that guarantee or become borrowers under its credit agreement, or guarantee certain other indebtedness incurred by the Company or its restricted subsidiaries. The Indenture was supplemented during the first quarter of 2016 to include the changes in Guarantor Subsidiaries noted above.

The Indenture governing the 2022 Notes and 2024 Notes contains customary event of default provisions (including, without limitation, defaults relating to the failure to pay at final maturity or the acceleration of certain other indebtedness). If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the trustee under the Indenture or holders of at least 25% in principal amount of such notes may declare the principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on all such notes to be due and payable. The Indenture also contains restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit the ability of the Company and the Guarantor Subsidiaries to: (i) pay dividends or make other restricted payments, (ii) make certain investments, (iii) incur additional indebtedness or issue preferred stock, (iv) create liens, (v) pay dividends or make other payments (except for certain dividends and payments to the Company and certain subsidiaries of the Company), (vi) merge or consolidate with other entities or sell substantially all of its assets, (vii) enter into transactions with affiliates, and (viii) engage in certain sale and leaseback transactions. The foregoing limitations are subject to exceptions as set forth in the Indenture. In addition, if in the future, the 2022 Notes or 2024 Notes have an investment grade credit rating by both Moody’s Investors Services, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, certain of these covenants will, thereafter, no longer apply to the 2022 Notes or 2024 Notes for so long as the 2022 Notes or 2024 Notes are rated investment grade by the two rating agencies.

Tax Increment Financing — On December 15, 2001, the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (“URA”) issued $4.0 million of redevelopment bonds, pursuant to a “Tax Increment Financing Plan” to assist with certain aspects of the development and construction of the Company’s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania facilities. The agreement was transferred to the Company as part of the acquisition of the soup and infant feeding business. The Company has agreed to make certain payments with respect to the principal amount of the URA’s redevelopment bonds through May 2019. As of September 30, 2016, $1.0 million remains outstanding that matures May 1, 2019. Interest accrues at an annual rate of 7.16%.

Interest Rate Swap Agreements — In June 2016, the Company entered into $500 million of long-term interest rate swap agreements to lock into a fixed LIBOR interest rate base. Under the terms of the agreements, $500 million in variable-rate debt was swapped for a weighted average fixed interest rate base of approximately 0.86% for a period of 37 months, beginning on January 31, 2017 and ending on February 28, 2020. The borrowing cost on the swapped principal will range from 2.11% to 3.86% during the life of the swap agreement based on the credit spreads under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.

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12. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common stock— The Company has authorized 90 million shares of common stock with a par value of $0.01 per share. No dividends have been declared or paid.

On January 26, 2016, a total of 13,269,230 shares were issued pursuant to a public offering at $65.00 per share, resulting in gross proceeds to the Company of $862.5 million. Net cash from the offering, after considering issuance costs, was approximately $835.1 million, with approximately $0.1 million recorded to Common stock at par value and approximately $835.0 million recorded to Additional paid-in capital. The net proceeds from the offering were used to fund a portion of the purchase price of the Private Brands Business.

As of September 30, 2016, there were 56,729,138 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. There is no treasury stock issued or outstanding.

Preferred Stock— The Company has authorized 10 million shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.01 per share. No preferred stock has been issued.

13.10. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the number of weighted average common shares outstanding during the reporting period. The weighted average number of common shares used in the diluted earnings per share calculation is determined using the treasury stock method and includes the incremental effect related to the Company’s outstanding stock-based compensation awards.

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The following table summarizes the effect of the share-based compensation awards on the weighted average number of shares outstanding used in calculating diluted earnings per share:

 

  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,   September 30, 
  2016   2015   2016   2015 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

  (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

(In millions, except per share data)

 

Net income

  $    37,174    $    28,441    $    49,476    $    77,655  

 

$

28.8

 

 

$

37.4

 

 

$

22.8

 

 

$

53.2

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

   56,804     43,168     55,350     43,004  

 

 

57.3

 

 

 

56.8

 

 

 

57.1

 

 

 

55.4

 

Assumed exercise/vesting of equity awards (1)

   647     553     687     668  

 

 

0.4

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

0.8

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding

   57,451     43,721     56,037     43,672  

 

 

57.7

 

 

 

57.6

 

 

 

57.7

 

 

 

56.2

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings per basic share

  $0.65    $0.66    $0.89    $1.81  

 

$

0.50

 

 

$

0.66

 

 

$

0.40

 

 

$

0.96

 

Net earnings per diluted share

  $0.65    $0.65    $0.88    $1.78  

 

$

0.50

 

 

$

0.65

 

 

$

0.40

 

 

$

0.95

 

 

(1)

Incremental shares from equity awards are computed using the treasury stock method. Equity awards, excluded from our computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive, were 1.7 million and 1.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and 0.4 million and 0.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and 0.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015.respectively.

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14.11. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The Board of Directors adopted, and the Company’s stockholders approved, the “TreeHouse Foods, Inc. Equity and Incentive Plan” (the “Plan”). On April 27, 2017, the Plan was amended and restated to increase the number of shares available for issuance under the Plan by 3.8 million shares, effective February 14, 2017. The Plan is administered by our Compensation Committee, which consists entirely of independent directors. The Compensation Committee determines specific awards for our executive officers. For all other employees, if the committee designates, our Chief Executive Officer or such other officers will, from time to time, determine specific persons to whom awards under the Plan will be granted, and the terms and conditions of each award. The Compensation Committee or its designee, pursuant to the terms of the Plan, will also will make all other necessary decisions and interpretations under the plan.Plan.

Under the Plan, the Compensation Committee may grant awards of various types of compensation, including stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units, other types of stock-based awards, and other cash-based compensation. The maximum number of shares available to be awarded under the Plan is approximately 12.316.1 million, of which approximately 2.14.9 million remain available as ofat September 30, 2016.2017.

Income before income taxes for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 20162017 includes share-basedstock-based compensation expense of $8.5$6.6 million and $22.8$25.2 million, respectively. Share-basedStock-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20152016 was $5.0$8.5 million and $15.5$22.8 million, respectively. The tax benefit recognized related to the compensation cost of these share-based awards was approximately $2.4 million and $9.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $3.1 million and $8.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and $1.7 million and $5.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively.

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Stock Options —The following table summarizes stock option activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2017. Stock options generally have avest in approximately three year vesting schedule, which vest one-thirdequal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, and expire ten years from the grant date.

 

              Weighted     
          Weighted   Average     
          Average   Remaining   Aggregate 
   Employee  Director   Exercise   Contractual   Intrinsic 
   Options  Options   Price   Term (yrs)   Value 
   (In thousands)                       (In thousands) 

Outstanding, at December 31, 2015

   1,918    20    $57.18     6.2    $41,793  

Granted

   456        $96.85      

Forfeited

   (86      $79.09      

Exercised

   (148      $51.28      
  

 

 

  

 

 

       

Outstanding, at September 30, 2016

           2,140                20    $        65.17     6.3    $52,098  
  

 

 

  

 

 

       

Vested/expected to vest, at September 30, 2016

   2,077    20    $64.36     6.2    $51,906  
  

 

 

  

 

 

       

Exercisable, at September 30, 2016

   1,374    20    $52.22     4.7    $        48,749  
  

 

 

  

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

Remaining

 

 

Aggregate

 

 

 

Employee

 

 

Director

 

 

Exercise

 

 

Contractual

 

 

Intrinsic

 

 

 

Options

 

 

Options

 

 

Price

 

 

Term (yrs)

 

 

Value

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

Outstanding, at December 31, 2016

 

 

2,069

 

 

 

20

 

 

$

64.77

 

 

 

5.8

 

 

$

28.9

 

Granted

 

 

481

 

 

 

 

 

 

84.16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(87

)

 

 

 

 

 

87.85

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

(257

)

 

 

(16

)

 

 

40.83

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expired

 

 

(2

)

 

 

 

 

 

87.83

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding, at September 30, 2017

 

 

2,204

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

71.03

 

 

 

6.3

 

 

 

16.3

 

Vested/expected to vest, at September 30, 2017

 

 

2,140

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

70.57

 

 

 

6.2

 

 

 

16.3

 

Exercisable, at September 30, 2017

 

 

1,404

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

61.99

 

 

 

4.7

 

 

 

16.3

 

 

  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,   September 30, 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

  2016   2015   2016   2015 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

  (In millions)   (In millions) 

 

(In millions)

 

 

(In millions)

 

Compensation expense

  $2.0    $1.7    $5.5    $4.9  

 

$

2.3

 

 

$

2.0

 

 

$

6.8

 

 

$

5.5

 

Intrinsic value of stock options exercised

  $0.1    $1.0    $6.1    $14.4  

 

 

0.9

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

11.0

 

 

 

6.1

 

Tax benefit recognized from stock option exercises

  $            0.1    $            0.4    $            2.2    $            5.5  

 

 

0.4

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

4.2

 

 

 

2.2

 

Compensation costs related to unvested options totaled $15.0$16.3 million at September 30, 20162017 and will be recognized over the remaining vesting period of the grants, which averages 2.32.1 years. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value its stock option awards. The assumptions used to calculate the fair value of stock options issued in 20162017 include the following: weighted average expected volatility of 25.11%26.71%, expected term of six years, weighted average risk free rate of 1.16%2.07%, and no dividends. The weighted average grant date fair value of awards granted in 20162017 was $26.01.$24.41.

Restricted Stock Units — Employee restricted stock unit awards generally vest based on the passage of time. These awards generally vest one-thirdin approximately three equal installments on each anniversaryof the first three anniversaries of the grant date. Director restricted stock units generally vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. Certain directors have deferred receipt of their awards until either their departure from the Board of Directors or a specified date. As of September 30, 2016, 892017, 100 thousand director restricted stock units have been earned and deferred.

The following table summarizes the restricted stock unit activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2016:2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

    Weighted     Weighted 

 

Employee

 

 

Average

 

 

Director

 

 

Average

 

  Employee Average   Director Average 

 

Restricted

 

 

Grant Date

 

 

Restricted

 

 

Grant Date

 

  Restricted Grant Date   Restricted Grant Date 

 

Stock Units

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Stock Units

 

 

Fair Value

 

  Stock Units Fair Value   Stock Units Fair Value 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

  (In thousands)         (In thousands)       

Outstanding, at December 31, 2015

   312   $76.36     111   $52.60  

Outstanding, at December 31, 2016

 

 

516

 

 

$

87.03

 

 

 

104

 

 

$

57.78

 

Granted

   393   $91.44     15   $98.78  

 

 

316

 

 

 

82.60

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

84.66

 

Vested

   (142 $74.79     (22 $58.56  

 

 

(169

)

 

 

85.02

 

 

 

(4

)

 

 

100.30

 

Forfeited

   (32 $82.51        $76.30  

 

 

(61

)

 

 

87.60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

    

 

  

Outstanding, at September 30, 2016

               531   $            87.59                 104   $            57.78  
  

 

    

 

  

Outstanding, at September 30, 2017

 

 

602

 

 

 

85.19

 

 

 

117

 

 

 

60.21

 

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
   (In millions)   (In millions) 

Compensation expense

  $4.9    $2.8    $12.9    $8.9  

Fair value of vested restricted stock units

  $2.8    $0.9    $15.9    $13.9  

Tax benefit recognized from vested restricted stock units

  $        1.0    $        0.3    $        5.7    $        4.8  

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Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

 

(In millions)

 

Compensation expense

 

$

5.5

 

 

$

4.9

 

 

$

17.3

 

 

$

12.9

 

Fair value of vested restricted stock units

 

 

0.7

 

 

 

2.8

 

 

 

13.7

 

 

 

15.9

 

Tax benefit recognized from vested restricted stock units

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

5.0

 

 

 

5.7

 

 

Future compensation costs related to restricted stock units are approximately $35.7$33.9 million as of September 30, 20162017 and will be recognized on a weighted average basis over the next 2.22.0 years. The grant date fair value of the awards is equal to the Company’s closing stock price on the grant date.

Performance Units — Performance unit awards are granted to certain members of management. These awards contain service and performance conditions. For each of the three performance periods, one-third of the units will accrue, multiplied by a predefined percentage between 0% and 200%, depending on the achievement of certain operating performance measures. Additionally, for the cumulative performance period, a number of units will accrue, equal to the number of units granted multiplied by a predefined percentage between 0% and 200%, depending on the achievement of certain operating performance measures, less any units previously accrued. Accrued units will be converted to stock or cash, at the discretion of the Compensation Committee, generally, on the third anniversary of the grant date. The Company intends to settle these awards in stock and has the shares available to do so. On June 27, 2016,2017, based on an achievement of operating performance measures, 85,24972,335 performance units were converted into 110,92681,556 shares of stock, an average conversion ratio of 1.301.13 shares for each performance unit. The following table summarizes the performance unit activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2016:2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

    Weighted 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

    Average 

 

Performance

 

 

Grant Date

 

  Performance Grant Date 

 

Units

 

 

Fair Value

 

  Units Fair Value 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

  (In thousands)   

Unvested, at December 31, 2015

   271   $74.13  

Unvested, at December 31, 2016

 

 

246

 

 

$

85.16

 

Granted

   100   $98.28  

 

 

114

 

 

 

86.66

 

Vested

   (85 $66.01  

 

 

(72

)

 

 

79.89

 

Forfeited

   (16 $79.90  

 

 

(18

)

 

 

87.02

 

  

 

  

Unvested, at September 30, 2016

               270   $            85.15  
  

 

  

Unvested, at September 30, 2017

 

 

270

 

 

 

86.23

 

 

  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,   September 30, 
  2016 2015   2016   2015 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

  (In millions)   (In millions) 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

(In millions)

 

 

(In millions)

 

Compensation expense

  $1.6   $0.5    $4.4    $1.7  

 

$

(1.2

)

 

$

1.6

 

 

$

1.1

 

 

$

4.4

 

Fair value of vested performance units

  $(1.8 $0.6    $9.6    $5.1  

 

 

 

 

 

(1.8

)

 

 

6.5

 

 

 

9.6

 

Tax benefit recognized from performance units vested

  $        —   $        0.2    $        4.1    $        1.9  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.5

 

 

 

4.1

 

Future compensation costs related to the performance units are estimated to be approximately $14.3$6.2 million as of September 30, 2016,2017, and are expected to be recognized over the next 2.42.2 years. The grant date fair value of the awards is equal to the Company’s closing stock price on the date of grant.

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15.12. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

Accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of the following components, all of which are net of tax, except for the foreign currency translation adjustment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrecognized

 

 

Accumulated

 

    Unrecognized Accumulated 

 

Foreign

 

 

Pension and

 

 

Other

 

  Foreign Pension and Other 

 

Currency

 

 

Postretirement

 

 

Comprehensive

 

  Currency Postretirement Comprehensive 

 

Translation (1)

 

 

Benefits (2)

 

 

Loss

 

  Translation (1) Benefits (2) Loss 

 

(In millions)

 

    (In thousands)   

Balance at December 31, 2015

  $(100,512 $(12,956 $(113,468

Balance at December 31, 2016

 

$

(89.4

)

 

$

(11.9

)

 

$

(101.3

)

Other comprehensive income

   21,598       21,598  

 

 

34.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

34.5

 

Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss

      774   774  

 

 

 

 

 

7.2

 

 

 

7.2

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other comprehensive income

   21,598   774   22,372  

 

 

34.5

 

 

 

7.2

 

 

 

41.7

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2016

  $        (78,914)   $        (12,182)   

$

        (91,096)

  

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2017

 

$

(54.9

)

 

$

(4.7

)

 

$

(59.6

)

 

      Unrecognized  Accumulated 
   Foreign  Pension and  Other 
   Currency  Postretirement  Comprehensive 
   Translation (1)  Benefits (2)  Loss 
      (In thousands)    

Balance at December 31, 2014

  $(51,326 $(13,005 $(64,331

Other comprehensive loss

   (40,533      (40,533

Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss

       767    767  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

   (40,533  767    (39,766
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2015

  $        (91,859)   $        (12,238)   $        (104,097)  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrecognized

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

Foreign

 

 

Pension and

 

 

Other

 

 

 

Currency

 

 

Postretirement

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

Translation (1)

 

 

Benefits (2)

 

 

Loss

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

Balance at December 31, 2015

 

$

(100.5

)

 

$

(13.0

)

 

$

(113.5

)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

21.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

21.6

 

Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

0.8

 

Other comprehensive income

 

 

21.6

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

22.4

 

Balance at September 30, 2016

 

$

(78.9

)

 

$

(12.2

)

 

$

(91.1

)

 

(1)

The foreign currency translation adjustment is not net of tax, as it pertains to the Company’s permanent investments in its Canadian and Italian subsidiaries.foreign subsidiaries are considered to be permanent.

(2)

The unrecognized pension and postretirement benefits reclassification is presented net of tax of $475 thousand$4.4 million and $474 thousand$0.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, respectively. The reclassification is included in the computation of net periodic pension and postretirement cost, which is recorded in the Cost of sales and General and administrative lines of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

The Condensed Consolidated Statements of IncomeOperations lines impacted by reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss are outlined below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Affected line in

      Affected line in

 

Reclassifications from Accumulated

 

 

the Condensed Consolidated

  Reclassifications from Accumulated   the Condensed Consolidated

 

Other Comprehensive Loss

 

 

Statements of Operations

  Other Comprehensive Loss   

Statements of Income

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

  Three months ended
September 30,
   Nine months ended
September 30,
    

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

  2016   2015   2016   2015    

 

(In millions)

 

 

(In millions)

 

 

 

  (In thousands)   (In thousands)    

Amortization of defined benefit pension items:

          

Amortization of defined benefit pension and postretirement items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prior service costs

  $35    $36    $105    $109    (a)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

0.1

 

 

$

0.2

 

 

(a)

Unrecognized net loss

   382     378     1,144     1,132    (a)

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

0.4

 

 

 

0.7

 

 

 

1.1

 

 

(a)

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

Actuarial adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.1

 

 

 

 

 

(b)

Divestiture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.7

 

 

 

 

 

Other operating expense, net

Total before tax

   417     414     1,249     1,241    

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

0.4

 

 

 

11.6

 

 

 

1.3

 

 

 

Income taxes

   159     158     475     474    Income taxes            

 

 

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

4.4

 

 

 

0.5

 

 

Income taxes

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

Net of tax

  $        258    $        256    $        774    $        767    

 

$

0.1

 

 

$

0.3

 

 

$

7.2

 

 

$

0.8

 

 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

(a)

These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and postretirement cost, and are recorded in the Cost of sales and General and administrative lines of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.Operations.

(b)

Represents the actuarial adjustment that was recorded in conjunction with the divestiture of a pension plan and a postretirement benefit plan in the second quarter of 2017.

18

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16.13. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension, Profit Sharing, and Postretirement Benefits — Certain employees and retirees participate in pension and other postretirement benefit plans. Employee benefit plan obligations and expenses included in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are determined based on plan assumptions, employee demographic data, including years of service and compensation, benefits and claims paid, and employer contributions. In connection with the acquisitiondivestiture of the Private Brands Business,canned soup and infant feeding (“SIF”) business in the second quarter of 2017, the Company acquired threedivested a pension plansplan and onea postretirement benefit plan. The net unfunded liability associated with these plans as of the closing date, which is included in the Accounts payable and accrued expenses and Other long-term liabilities linesoperating expense, net line of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets,Statements of Operations, was $76.1 million as of the acquisition date.$10.5 million.

Components of net periodic pension expense are as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

  September 30, September 30, 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

  2016 2015 2016 2015 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

  (In thousands) 

 

(In millions)

 

 

(In millions)

 

Service cost

  $1,279   $621   $3,607   $1,864  

 

$

0.8

 

 

$

1.3

 

 

$

2.9

 

 

$

3.6

 

Interest cost

   4,092   713   11,163   2,138  

 

 

3.6

 

 

 

4.1

 

 

 

11.4

 

 

 

11.2

 

Expected return on plan assets

   (4,468 (765 (12,162 (2,295

 

 

(4.2

)

 

 

(4.5

)

 

 

(13.3

)

 

 

(12.2

)

Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost

   53   53   158   157  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

0.2

 

Amortization of unrecognized net loss

   383   365   1,148   1,095  

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

0.4

 

 

 

0.7

 

 

 

1.1

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net periodic pension cost

  $            1,339   $            987   $            3,914   $            2,959  

 

$

0.3

 

 

$

1.3

 

 

$

1.8

 

 

$

3.9

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

The Company contributed $3.1 million to the pension plans in the first nine months of 2016.

The Company does not expect to make additionalany contributions to the pension plans in 2016.2017.

Components of net periodic postretirement expense are as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,  September 30, 
   2016  2015  2016  2015 
   (In thousands)  (In thousands) 

Service cost

  $21   $5   $59   $15  

Interest cost

   348    38    938    113  

Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost

   (18  (17  (53  (49

Amortization of unrecognized net loss

   (1  13    (4  38  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net periodic postretirement cost

  $        350   $        39   $        940   $        117  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

 

(In millions)

 

Interest cost

 

$

0.3

 

 

$

0.3

 

 

$

0.9

 

 

$

0.9

 

Net periodic postretirement cost

 

$

0.3

 

 

$

0.3

 

 

$

0.9

 

 

$

0.9

 

The Company expects to contribute approximately $0.2$1.6 million to the postretirement health plans during 2016.2017.

Net periodic pension and postretirement costs are recorded in the Cost of sales and General and administrative lines of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.Operations.

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17.14. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE, NET

The Company incurred other operating expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, which consisted of the following:

 

                                                                                    
   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
   (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

Restructuring

  $4,890    $154    $8,973    $504  

Other

   395          1,311       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other operating expense, net

  $5,285    $154    $10,284    $504  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

18. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

 

(In millions)

 

Restructuring

 

$

10.5

 

 

$

4.9

 

 

$

26.0

 

 

$

9.0

 

Loss on divestiture

 

 

0.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

85.6

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

0.4

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

1.3

 

Total other operating expense, net

 

$

11.1

 

 

$

5.3

 

 

$

111.9

 

 

$

10.3

 

 

                                          
   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30, 
   2016   2015 
   (In thousands) 

Interest paid

  $80,769    $36,601  

Income taxes paid

  $49,528    $35,064  

Accrued purchase of property and equipment

  $15,467    $3,971  

Accrued other intangible assets

  $4,385    $1,569  

Non-cash financing activitiesOn May 22, 2017, the Company completed the divestiture of its SIF business. The SIF business was based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and produced private label condensed and ready-to-serve soup, baby food, and gravies for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 include $26.8 million and $19.0 million, respectively, relatedMeals segment. The divestiture of this business did not meet the criteria to the vesting of restricted stock, restricted stock units, and performance stock units.

19. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation, Investigations and Audits — The Company is party in the ordinary course of business to certain claims, litigation, audits, and investigations. The Company believesbe presented as discontinued operations as it has established adequate accruals for liabilitiesdid not represent a strategic shift that are probable and reasonably estimable that may be incurred in connection with any such currently pending or threatened matter, none of which are significant. In the Company’s opinion, the settlement of any such currently pending or threatened matter is not expected towould have a material impact on its financial position, annual results of operations, or cash flows.

19

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

major effect on the Company’s results of operations. The transaction remains subject to working capital adjustments that are expected to be finalized in the fourth quarter of 2017.

 

20.

15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation, Investigations, and Audits — On November 16, 2016, a purported TreeHouse shareholder filed a putative class action captioned Tarara v. TreeHouse Foods, Inc., et al., Case No. 1:16-cv-10632, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against TreeHouse and certain of its officers. The complaint, amended on March 24, 2017, is purportedly brought on behalf of all purchasers of TreeHouse common stock from January 20, 2016 through and including November 2, 2016, asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder and seeks, among other things, damages and costs and expenses. On December 22, 2016, another purported TreeHouse shareholder filed an action captioned Wells v. Reed, et al., Case No. 2016-CH-16359, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, against TreeHouse and certain of its officers. This complaint, purportedly brought derivatively on behalf of TreeHouse, asserts state law claims against certain officers for breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, and corporate waste. On February 7, 2017, another purported TreeHouse shareholder filed an action captioned Lavin v. Reed, Case No. 17-cv-01014, in the Northern District of Illinois, against TreeHouse and certain of its officers. This complaint, like Wells, is purportedly brought derivatively on behalf of TreeHouse, and it asserts state law claims against certain officers for breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, abuse of control, gross mismanagement, and corporate waste.

All three complaints make substantially similar allegations (though the amended complaint in Tarara now contains additional detail). Essentially, the complaints allege that TreeHouse, under the authority and control of the individual defendants: (i) made certain false and misleading statements regarding the Company’s business, operations, and future prospects; and (ii) failed to disclose that (a) the Company’s private label business was underperforming; (b) the Company’s Flagstone business was underperforming; (c) the Company’s acquisition strategy was underperforming; (d) the Company had overstated its full-year 2016 guidance; and (e) TreeHouse’s statements lacked reasonable basis. The complaints allege that these actions artificially inflated the market price of TreeHouse common stock during the class period, thus purportedly harming investors. We believe that these claims are without merit and intend to defend against them vigorously.

Since its initial docketing, the Tarara matter has been re-captioned as Public Employees’ Retirement Systems of Mississippi v. TreeHouse Foods, Inc., et al., in accordance with the Court’s order appointing Public Employees’ Retirement Systems of Mississippi as the lead plaintiff. The Public Employees’ defendants have filed a motion to dismiss, which has been fully briefed.

Additionally, due to the similarity of the complaints, the parties in Wells and Lavin have entered stipulations deferring the litigation until the earlier of (i) the court in Public Employees’ entering an order resolving defendants’ anticipated motion to dismiss therein or (ii) plaintiffs’ counsel receiving notification of a settlement of Public Employees’ or until otherwise agreed to by the Parties. The next status date in Wells is April 27, 2018.  There is no set status date in Lavin at this time, but the parties are directed to file a joint status report on the progress of the related litigation by October 26, 2017, after which point the Lavin court could set a new status date.

In addition, we are party to a variety of legal proceedings arising out of the conduct of our business. While the results of proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the final outcome of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements, results of operations, or cash flows.

16. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Company is exposed to certain riskrisks relating to its ongoing business operations. The primary risks managed by derivative instruments include interest rate risk, foreign currency risk, and commodity price risk. Derivative contracts are entered into for periods consistent with the related underlying exposure and do not constitute positions independent of those exposures. The Company does not enter into derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

The Company manages its exposure to changes in interest rates by optimizing the use of variable-rate and fixed-rate debt and by utilizing interest rate swaps to hedge our exposure to changes in interest rates, to reduce the volatility of our financing costs, and to achieve a desired proportion of fixed versus floating-rate debt, based on current and projected market conditions, with a bias toward fixed-rate debt.

In June 2016, the Company entered into $500 million of long-term interest rate swap agreements to lock into a fixed LIBOR interest rate base. Under the terms of the agreements, $500 million in variable-rate debt was swapped for a weighted average fixed interest rate

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

base of approximately 0.86% for a period of 37 months, beginning on January 31, 2017 and ending on February 28, 2020. These agreements do not qualify for hedge accounting and changes in their fair value are recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income,Operations, with their fair value recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Due to the Company’s foreign operations, we are exposed to foreign currency risk. The Company enters into foreign currency contracts to manage the risk associated with foreign currency cash flows. The Company’s objective in using foreign currency contracts is to establish a fixed foreign currency exchange rate for the net cash flow requirements for purchases that are denominated in U.S. dollars. These contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting and changes in their fair value are recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income,Operations, with their fair value recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of September 30, 2016,2017, the Company had $37.5$46.5 million of U.S. dollar foreign currency contracts outstanding, expiring throughout 2016 and early 2017.2018.

Certain commodities we use in the production and distribution of our products are exposed to market price risk. The Company utilizes derivative contracts to manage this risk. The majority of commodity forward contracts are not derivatives, and those that are generally qualify for the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception under the guidance for derivative instruments and hedging activities and, therefore, are not subject to its provisions. For derivative commodity contracts that do not qualify for the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception, the Company records their fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, with changes in value being recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.Operations.

The Company’s derivative commodity contracts may include contracts for diesel, oil, plastics, natural gas, electricity, and other commodity contracts that do not meet the requirements for the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception.

Diesel contracts are used to manage the Company’s risk associated with the underlying cost of diesel fuel used to deliver products. Contracts for oil and plastics are used to manage the Company’s risk associated with the underlying commodity cost of a significant component used in packaging materials. Contracts for natural gas and electricity are used to manage the Company’s risk associated with the utility costs of its manufacturing facilities, and commodity contracts that are derivatives that do not meet the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception are used to manage the price risk associated with raw material costs. As of September 30, 2016,2017, the Company had outstanding contracts for the purchase of 14,61266,473 megawatts of electricity, expiring throughout 2016; 4.02017 and 2018; 8.8 million gallons of diesel, expiring throughout 2016; 0.62017 and early 2018; 1.9 million dekatherms of natural gas, expiring throughout 2016;2017 and 2018; 0.1 million bushels of wheat, expiring throughout 2017 and early 2018; and 0.9 million bushels of corn, expiring throughout 2017 and early 2017; 7.2 million pounds of plastics, expiring throughout 2016; and 0.3 million bushels of flour, expiring throughout 2016.2018.

 

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The following table identifies the derivative, its fair value, and location on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:

 

     Fair Value 

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

  

Balance Sheet Location

  September 30, 2016   December 31, 2015 

 

Balance Sheet Location

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

December 31, 2016

 

     (In thousands) 

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

Asset Derivatives

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

  Prepaid expenses and other current assets  $563    $  

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

$

2.5

 

 

$

1.0

 

Foreign currency contracts

  Prepaid expenses and other current assets   1,120     1,356  

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

0.7

 

Interest rate swap agreements

  Prepaid expenses and other current assets   848       

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

9.6

 

 

 

10.4

 

    

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

$

12.7

 

 

$

12.1

 

    $2,531    $1,356  
    

 

   

 

 
      

Liability Derivatives

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

  Accounts payable and accrued expenses  $1,093    $3,778  

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$

0.4

 

 

$

0.5

 

Foreign currency contracts

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

1.2

 

 

 

 

    

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

$

1.6

 

 

$

0.5

 

    $1,093    $3,778  
    

 

   

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

We recorded the following gains and losses on our derivative contracts in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income:Operations:

 

                                                                           
     Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

  Location of (Loss) Gain  September 30, September 30, 

 

Location of Gain (Loss)

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

  

Recognized in Income

  2016 2015 2016 2015 

 

Recognized in Net Income

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

     (In thousands) (In thousands) 

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

 

(In millions)

 

Mark-to-market unrealized gain (loss):

       

Mark-to-market unrealized gain (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

  Other (income) expense, net  $2,305   $(834 $3,248   $207  

 

Other (income) expense, net

 

$

2.6

 

 

$

2.3

 

 

$

1.5

 

 

$

3.3

 

Foreign currency contracts

  Other (income) expense, net   2,083   (1,183 (236 171  

 

Other (income) expense, net

 

 

(0.5

)

 

 

2.1

 

 

 

(1.3

)

 

 

(0.2

)

Interest rate swap agreements

  Other (income) expense, net   2,442       848      

 

Other (income) expense, net

 

 

(0.3

)

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

(0.8

)

 

 

0.8

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total unrealized gain (loss)

     6,830   (2,017 3,860   378  

 

 

 

 

1.8

 

 

 

6.8

 

 

 

(0.6

)

 

 

3.9

 

Realized (loss) gain

       

Realized gain (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

  Manufacturing related to cost of sales and transportation related to selling and distribution   119   (1,508 (896 (3,268

 

Manufacturing related to Cost of sales and transportation related to Selling and distribution

 

 

(0.2

)

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

(0.4

)

 

 

(0.9

)

Foreign currency contracts

  Cost of sales   (1,321 681   (3,256 1,142  

 

Cost of sales

 

 

(1.3

)

 

 

(1.3

)

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

(3.3

)

    

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total realized loss

     (1,202 (827 (4,152 (2,126
    

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total (loss) gain

    $5,628   $(2,844 $(292 $(1,748
    

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Interest rate swap agreements

 

Interest expense

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

 

Total realized (loss) gain

 

 

 

 

(1.0

)

 

 

(1.2

)

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

(4.2

)

Total gain (loss)

 

 

 

$

0.8

 

 

$

5.6

 

 

$

(0.5

)

 

$

(0.3

)

 

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21.17. FAIR VALUE

The following table presents the carrying value and fair value of our financial instruments as of September 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015:2016:

 

  September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015   

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

December 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

  Carrying
Value
 Fair
Value
 Carrying
Value
 Fair
Value
 Level 

 

Carrying

Value

 

 

Fair

Value

 

 

Carrying

Value

 

 

Fair

Value

 

 

Level

 

  (In thousands) (In thousands)   

 

(In millions)

 

 

(In millions)

 

 

 

 

 

Not recorded at fair value (liability):

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving Credit Facility

  $(279,000 $(274,485 $(353,000 $(352,932 2  

 

$

(120.0

)

 

$

(118.8

)

 

$

(170.0

)

 

$

(167.1

)

 

 

2

 

Term Loan A

  $(289,875 $(290,329 $(295,500 $(294,327 2  

 

 

(276.7

)

 

 

(277.2

)

 

 

(288.0

)

 

 

(288.1

)

 

 

2

 

Term Loan A-1

  $(182,500 $(182,731 $(190,000 $(190,200 2  

 

 

(172.5

)

 

 

(172.8

)

 

 

(180.0

)

 

 

(180.3

)

 

 

2

 

Term Loan A-2

  $(1,012,188 $(1,013,471 $   $   2  

 

 

(973.8

)

 

 

(975.4

)

 

 

(1,005.8

)

 

 

(1,007.4

)

 

 

2

 

2022 Notes

  $(400,000 $(416,500 $(400,000 $(383,000 2  

 

 

(400.0

)

 

 

(411.0

)

 

 

(400.0

)

 

 

(410.0

)

 

 

2

 

2024 Notes

  $(775,000 $(832,156 $   $   2  

 

 

(775.0

)

 

 

(829.3

)

 

 

(775.0

)

 

 

(809.9

)

 

 

2

 

Recorded on a recurring basis at fair value (liability) asset:

      

Recorded on a recurring basis at fair value

asset (liability):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

  $(530 $(530 $(3,778 $(3,778 2  

 

$

2.1

 

 

$

2.1

 

 

$

0.5

 

 

$

0.5

 

 

 

2

 

Foreign currency contracts

  $1,120   $1,120   $1,356   $1,356   2  

 

 

(0.6

)

 

 

(0.6

)

 

 

0.7

 

 

 

0.7

 

 

 

2

 

Interest rate swap agreements

  $848   $848   $   $   2  

 

 

9.6

 

 

 

9.6

 

 

 

10.4

 

 

 

10.4

 

 

 

2

 

Investments

  $            10,117   $            10,117   $              8,388   $              8,388   1  

 

 

13.2

 

 

 

13.2

 

 

 

10.4

 

 

 

10.4

 

 

 

1

 

Cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable are financial assets with carrying values that approximate fair value. Accounts payable are financial liabilities with carrying values that approximate fair value.

The fair value of the Revolving Credit Facility, Term Loan A, Term Loan A-1, Term Loan A-2, 2022 Notes, 2024 Notes, commodity contracts, foreign currency contracts, and interest rate swap agreements are determined using Level 2 inputs. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable for an asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. The fair values of the Revolving Credit Facility, Term Loan A, Term Loan A-1, and Term Loan A-2 were estimated using present value techniques and

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market based interest rates and credit spreads. The fair values of the Company’s 2022 Notes and 2024 Notes were estimated based on quoted market prices for similar instruments, where the inputs are considered Level 2, due to their infrequent trading volume. The fair values of the commodity contracts, foreign currency contracts, and interest rate swap agreements are based on an analysis comparing the contract rates to the market rates at the balance sheet date. The commodity contracts, foreign currency contracts, and interest rate swap agreements are recorded at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The fair value of the investments was determined using Level 1 inputs. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement dates. The investments are recorded at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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22.18. SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AND MAJOR CUSTOMERS

In the first quarter of 2017, the Company completed changes in its organizational structure that resulted in a change in how the Company manages its business and allocates resources. Our reportable segments are now organized and managed by products: Baked Goods, Beverages, Condiments, Meals, and Snacks. Previously, our reportable segments were organized and managed by customer channels: North American Retail Grocery, Food Away From Home, and Industrial and Export. All prior period information has been recast to reflect this change.

The Company manages operations on a company-wide basis, thereby making determinations as to the allocation of resources in total rather than on a segment-level basis. The Company has designated reportable segments based on how management views its business. The Company does not segregate assets between segments for internal reporting. Therefore, asset-related information has not been presented. The reportable segments, as presented below, are consistent with the manner in which the Company reports its results to the Chief Operating Decision Maker. Our segments are as follows:

Baked Goods – Our Baked Goods segment sells candy; cookies; crackers; in-store bakery products; pita chips; pretzels; refrigerated dough; and retail griddle waffles, pancakes, and French toast.

Beverages – Our Beverages segment sells broths; liquid non-dairy creamer; non-dairy powdered creamers; powdered drinks; single serve hot beverages; specialty teas, and sweeteners.

Condiments – Our Condiments segment sells aseptic cheese and pudding products; jams, preserves, and jellies; mayonnaise; Mexican, barbeque, and other sauces; pickles and related products; refrigerated and shelf stable dressings and sauces; and table and flavored syrups.

Meals – Our Meals segment sells baking and mix powders; powdered soups and gravies; macaroni and cheese; pasta; ready-to-eat and hot cereals; and skillet dinners. Condensed and ready to serve soup and infant feeding products were sold within the Meals segment through the divestiture of the SIF business on May 22, 2017.

Snacks – Our Snacks segment sells bars; dried fruit; snack nuts; trail mixes; and other wholesome snacks.

The Company evaluates the performance of its segments based on net sales dollars and direct operating income. In conjunction with the change in segments, the Company revised its calculation of direct operating income (grossto include direct general and administrative expenses. Direct operating income is now defined as gross profit less freight out, sales commissions, and direct selling, general, and marketing expenses).administrative expenses. All prior period information has been recast to reflect this change. The amounts in the following tables are obtained from reports used by senior management and do not include income taxes. Other expenses not allocated include unallocated selling, general, and distributionadministrative expenses, unallocated costs of sales, and unallocated corporate expenses.expenses (amortization expense and other operating expense). The accounting policies of the Company’s segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies set forth in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.2016.

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   Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,  September 30, 
   2016  2015  2016  2015 
   (In thousands)  (In thousands) 

Net sales to external customers:

     

North American Retail Grocery

  $1,305,872   $597,775   $3,599,506   $1,768,938  

Food Away From Home

   157,371    94,601    394,704    280,726  

Industrial and Export

   123,511    106,262    414,047    291,327  

Unallocated

   96        (9,845    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $    1,586,850   $    798,638   $4,398,412   $  2,340,991  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Direct operating income:

     

North American Retail Grocery

  $159,124   $83,864   $442,757   $242,220  

Food Away From Home

   16,469    12,892    51,434    39,454  

Industrial and Export

   16,431    16,108    50,324    51,727  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   192,024    112,864    544,515    333,401  

Unallocated selling and distribution expenses

   (7,219  (1,431  (29,917  (6,552

Unallocated costs of sales (1)

   (1,509  2,377    (20,827  2,174  

Unallocated corporate expense and other

   (105,706  (51,582  (345,661  (165,578
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income

   77,590    62,228    148,110    163,445  

Other expense

   (24,982  (21,953  (78,107  (49,582
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

  $52,608   $40,275   $70,003   $113,863  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Financial information relating to the Company’s reportable segments is as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

 

(In millions)

 

Net sales to external customers:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baked Goods

 

$

351.2

 

 

$

329.4

 

 

$

1,016.6

 

 

$

871.8

 

Beverages

 

 

244.9

 

 

 

234.9

 

 

 

759.1

 

 

 

672.7

 

Condiments

 

 

333.8

 

 

 

322.9

 

 

 

988.8

 

 

 

959.0

 

Meals

 

 

284.6

 

 

 

347.9

 

 

 

897.0

 

 

 

937.3

 

Snacks

 

 

332.6

 

 

 

351.7

 

 

 

940.2

 

 

 

967.5

 

Unallocated

 

 

1.7

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

5.5

 

 

 

(9.8

)

Total

 

$

1,548.8

 

 

$

1,586.9

 

 

$

4,607.2

 

 

$

4,398.5

 

Direct operating income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baked Goods

 

$

46.9

 

 

$

33.8

 

 

$

121.3

 

 

$

97.4

 

Beverages

 

 

51.7

 

 

 

63.8

 

 

 

170.7

 

 

 

175.6

 

Condiments

 

 

34.4

 

 

 

38.0

 

 

 

102.2

 

 

 

115.0

 

Meals

 

 

32.1

 

 

 

33.1

 

 

 

99.9

 

 

 

88.9

 

Snacks

 

 

1.8

 

 

 

18.5

 

 

 

24.4

 

 

 

47.3

 

Total

 

 

166.9

 

 

 

187.2

 

 

 

518.5

 

 

 

524.2

 

Unallocated selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

(66.0

)

 

 

(74.3

)

 

 

(228.1

)

 

 

(254.2

)

Unallocated cost of sales (1)

 

 

(5.2

)

 

 

(1.5

)

 

 

3.2

 

 

 

(20.8

)

Unallocated corporate expense and other

 

 

(37.9

)

 

 

(33.8

)

 

 

(192.2

)

 

 

(101.0

)

Operating income

 

 

57.8

 

 

 

77.6

 

 

 

101.4

 

 

 

148.2

 

Other expense

 

 

(27.7

)

 

 

(25.0

)

 

 

(87.6

)

 

 

(78.2

)

Income before income taxes

 

$

30.1

 

 

$

52.6

 

 

$

13.8

 

 

$

70.0

 

(1)

Includes charges related to restructuringsrestructuring and margin improvement activities, and other costs managed at corporate.

Geographic Information — The Company had revenues from customers outside of the United States of approximately 8.9%8.7% and 11.8%8.9% of total consolidated net sales in the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, with 7.1%6.9% and 10.7%7.1% of total consolidated net sales going toin Canada, respectively. The Company held 10.8%12.2% and 8.3%10.8% of its property, plant, and equipment outside of the United States as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Major Customers — Walmart Stores, Inc. and 2015,affiliates accounted for approximately 21.0% and 18.2% of consolidated net sales in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.   Costco accounted for approximately 10.1% of consolidated net sales in the nine months ended September 30, 2017, with less than 10% for the same period in the prior year.  No other customer accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated net sales during these periods.

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Major Customers — Walmart Stores, Inc. and affiliates accounted for approximately 18.2% and 20.8% of consolidated net sales in the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. No other customer accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated net sales.

Product Information — The following table presents the Company’s net sales by major products for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015.2016. In 2016, as a resultthe first quarter of the acquisition of the Private Brands Business,2017, the Company madechanged the followingproduct categories to align with the changes to its product categories: (1) Snacks was renamed Snack nuts and now includes the bars, fruit snacks, and cereal snack mixes from the Private Brands Business, (2) Dry dinners was renamed Pasta and dry dinners and now includes the dry pasta from the Private Brands Business, (3) Mexican and other sauces was renamed Sauces and now includes the sauces from the Private Brands Business, (4) Cookies and crackers was added to include the crackers, cookies, pretzels, pita chips, and candy from the Private Brands Business, and (5) Retail bakery was added to include the in-store bakery products, refrigerated dough, frozen griddle products (pancakes, waffles, and French toast), frozen bread products (breads, rolls, and biscuits), dessert products (frozen cookies and frozen cookie dough), and dry bakery mixes from the Private Brands Business. These changes did not requirein organizational structure described above. All prior period adjustments.information has been recast to reflect this change.

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
   (In thousands)   (In thousands) 

Products:

        

Snack nuts

  $355,901    $172,581    $967,296    $484,461  

Retail bakery

   167,036          438,899       

Cookies and crackers

   157,196          420,435       

Cereals

   144,154     37,253     395,331     114,540  

Pasta and dry dinners

   144,959     31,077     380,507     94,012  

Beverages

   118,487     101,622     343,892     305,292  

Salad dressings

   94,082     85,757     291,671     270,101  

Sauces

   84,977     52,908     248,660     170,134  

Pickles

   81,194     85,544     248,122     243,013  

Soup and infant feeding

   92,478     94,807     238,619     253,129  

Beverage enhancers

   73,627     80,028     226,673     244,557  

Jams

   29,765     13,365     79,631     37,587  

Aseptic products

   25,215     26,600     76,580     80,570  

Other products

   17,779     17,096     42,096     43,595  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net sales

  $    1,586,850    $    798,638    $  4,398,412    $  2,340,991  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

29

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

 

(In millions)

 

Products:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dressings and sauces

 

$

250.4

 

 

$

241.9

 

 

$

738.6

 

 

$

711.3

 

Snack nuts

 

 

224.9

 

 

 

207.0

 

 

 

609.1

 

 

 

555.0

 

Baked products

 

 

181.8

 

 

 

162.3

 

 

 

502.6

 

 

 

432.4

 

Retail bakery

 

 

169.4

 

 

 

167.1

 

 

 

514.0

 

 

 

439.4

 

Beverages

 

 

168.1

 

 

 

161.9

 

 

 

518.9

 

 

 

448.0

 

Pasta and dry dinners

 

 

147.8

 

 

 

146.6

 

 

 

420.6

 

 

 

384.0

 

Cereals and other meals

 

 

136.8

 

 

 

201.3

 

 

 

476.4

 

 

 

553.3

 

Trail mix and bars

 

 

109.4

 

 

 

144.8

 

 

 

336.6

 

 

 

402.7

 

Pickles

 

 

83.4

 

 

 

81.0

 

 

 

250.2

 

 

 

247.7

 

Beverage enhancers

 

 

76.8

 

 

 

73.0

 

 

 

240.2

 

 

 

224.7

 

Total net sales

 

$

1,548.8

 

 

$

1,586.9

 

 

$

4,607.2

 

 

$

4,398.5

 

 

 

19. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Recently Adopted

In the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. Under this ASU, excess tax benefits and deficiencies are no longer recognized as additional paid-in capital in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The ASU requires recognition of excess tax benefits and deficiencies in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. As the Company adopted the ASU in the fourth quarter, any related adjustments were required to be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The results for the three and nine months periods ended September 30, 2016 have been recast to reflect the adoption of the ASU as of January 1, 2016, resulting in income tax benefits of $0.2 million and $3.8 million, respectively, related to the recognition of excess tax benefits and deficiencies, which are included in the Income taxes line of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The effect on basic net earnings per common share was $0.01 for the three months ended September 30, 2016, with no impact on diluted net earnings per common share.  The effect on basic and diluted net earnings per common share for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $0.07 and $0.06, respectively.   Additionally, the ASU requires excess tax benefits to be reported as a component of operating activities in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Excess tax benefits of $3.7 million were retrospectively reclassified from financing to operating activities in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The effects of the adoption of the other provisions of this ASU were immaterial.

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which requires entities to measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value (“NRV”). This ASU will not apply to inventory valued under the last-in-first-out method. Under current guidance, an entity is required to measure inventory at the lower of cost or market, with market defined as replacement cost, NRV, or NRV less a normal profit margin. The three market measurements added complexity and reduced comparability in the valuation of inventory. FASB issued this ASU as part of its simplification initiative to address these issues. The ASU is effective on a prospective basis for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company prospectively adopted the ASU during the first quarter of 2017, the impact of which was not significant.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, to eliminate the second step of the goodwill impairment test. This ASU requires an entity to measure a goodwill impairment loss as the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value. Additionally, an entity should include the income tax effects from any tax deductible goodwill on the carrying value of the reporting unit when measuring a goodwill impairment loss, if applicable. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company early adopted the ASU during the third quarter of 2017, and will apply to any goodwill impairment losses prospectively.

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Recently Issued

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, which revises how employers that sponsor defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans present net periodic benefit cost. The ASU requires an employer to present the service cost component in the same income statement line item or items as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period. The other components of net benefit cost are required to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside of any subtotal of operating income. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. The standard requires adoption on a retrospective basis for the presentation of net benefit cost components. The Company is currently assessing the impact that this standard will have upon adoption.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Restricted Cash, to require that restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period amounts on the statement of cash flows. The Company currently classifies changes in restricted cash as an investing activity in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. The standard requires adoption on a retrospective basis. The Company is currently assessing the impact that this standard will have upon adoption, which is not expected to be significant.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, to increase transparency and comparability by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The main difference between existing GAAP and this ASU is the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under existing GAAP. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The standard requires that entities apply the effects of these changes using a modified retrospective approach, which includes a number of optional practical expedients. The adoption of this ASU will result in a significant increase to the Company’s Balance Sheets for lease liabilities and lease assets, and the Company is currently assessing the impact that this standard will have upon adoption.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which introduced a new framework to be used when recognizing revenue in an attempt to reduce complexity and increase comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions, and capital markets. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. The standard requires that entities apply the effects of these changes to all prior years presented, upon adoption, using either the full retrospective method, which presents the impact of the change separately in each prior year presented, or the modified retrospective method, which includes the cumulative changes to all prior years presented in beginning retained earnings in the year of initial adoption. The Company expects to use the modified retrospective method. The FASB also issued ASU No. 2016-10, Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, and ASU No. 2016-12, Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, in April 2016 and May 2016, respectively, which amend the guidance in ASU 2014-09 and have the same effective date as the original standard. The Company is currently finalizing the impact that these standards will have on its accounting policies, processes, system requirements, internal controls, and disclosures using internal resources and the assistance of a third-party. The Company has established a project plan, completed an initial review of its customer contracts, and is updating policies and procedures. Based upon implementation procedures to date, the Company does not expect significant changes in its revenue recognition policies once the standard is adopted.

 

23.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

20. GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The Company’s 2022 Notes and 2024 Notes are guaranteed fully and unconditionally, as well as jointly and severally, by its Guarantor Subsidiaries. As described in Note 11, Protenergy Holdings, Inc. and Protenergy Natural Foods, Inc. were added asThe guarantees of the Guarantor Subsidiaries are subject to release in limited circumstances, only upon the first quarteroccurrence of 2016. Additionally, in connection with the acquisition of the Private Brands Business, TreeHouse Private Brands, Inc. (formerly Ralcorp Holdings, Inc.); American Italian Pasta Co.; Nutcracker Brands; Linette Quality Chocolates; Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products, Inc.; Cottage Bakery, Inc.; and The Carriage House Companies, Inc. were added as guarantors during the first quarter of 2016. In the fourth quarter of 2015, Associated Brands, Inc.; Cains Foods, Inc.; Cains Foods L.P.; Cains GP, LLC; and Flagstone Foods, Inc. (formerly known as Snacks Holding Corporation) were added as Guarantor Subsidiaries.certain customary conditions. There are no significant restrictions on the ability of the parent company or any guarantor to obtain funds from its subsidiaries by dividend or loan. The following condensed supplemental consolidating financial information presents the results of operations, financial position, and cash flows of the parent company, its Guarantor Subsidiaries, its non-guarantor subsidiaries, and the eliminations necessary to arrive at the information for the Company on a consolidated basis as of September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015.2016. The equity method has been used with respect to investments in subsidiaries. The principal elimination entries eliminate investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions. As a result of the addition of the guarantors noted above, the following condensed supplemental consolidating financial information has been recast for prior periods as if the new guarantor structure existed for all periods presented, as of the acquisition dates of the respective guarantors.

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Balance Sheet

September 30, 20162017

(In thousands)millions)

 

  Parent   Guarantor Non-Guarantor     

 

Parent

 

 

Guarantor

 

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Company   Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated 

 

Company

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Eliminations

 

 

Consolidated

 

Assets

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $    $10   $47,217   $   $47,227  

 

$

76.7

 

 

$

0.2

 

 

$

55.0

 

 

$

 

 

$

131.9

 

Investments

           10,117       10,117  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.2

 

Accounts receivable, net

        328,103   56,798       384,901  

 

 

 

 

 

377.6

 

 

 

54.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

432.1

 

Inventories, net

        923,607   117,371       1,040,978  

 

 

 

 

 

1,008.3

 

 

 

129.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,137.5

 

Assets held for sale

        2,674           2,674  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   34,725     22,941   18,300       75,966  

 

 

71.7

 

 

 

17.6

 

 

 

21.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

110.4

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total current assets

   34,725     1,277,335   249,803       1,561,863  

 

 

148.4

 

 

 

1,403.7

 

 

 

273.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,825.1

 

Property, plant, and equipment, net

   28,010     1,189,389   147,273       1,364,672  

 

 

27.9

 

 

 

1,104.8

 

 

 

157.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,289.8

 

Goodwill

        2,644,106   130,658       2,774,764  

 

 

 

 

 

2,333.7

 

 

 

125.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,459.2

 

Investment in subsidiaries

   5,285,565     518,906       (5,804,471    

 

 

5,212.5

 

 

 

572.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,784.5

)

 

 

 

Intercompany accounts receivable (payable), net

   329,823     (313,490 (16,333        

Intercompany accounts (payable) receivable, net

 

 

(152.7

)

 

 

137.4

 

 

 

15.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes

   20,187            (20,187    

 

 

23.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(23.4

)

 

 

 

Intangible and other assets, net

   53,148     1,053,752   115,033       1,221,933  

 

 

59.4

 

 

 

945.3

 

 

 

106.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,111.5

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total assets

  $5,751,458    $6,369,998   $626,434   $(5,824,658 $6,923,232  

 

$

5,318.9

 

 

$

6,496.9

 

 

$

677.7

 

 

$

(5,807.9

)

 

$

6,685.6

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

  $51,870    $488,394   $66,529   $   $606,793  

 

$

25.3

 

 

$

675.3

 

 

$

73.2

 

 

$

 

 

$

773.8

 

Current portion of long-term debt

   54,834     3,132   133       58,099  

 

 

70.8

 

 

 

1.2

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

72.1

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total current liabilities

   106,704     491,526   66,662       664,892  

 

 

96.1

 

 

 

676.5

 

 

 

73.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

845.9

 

Long-term debt

   2,848,712     779   268       2,849,759  

 

 

2,618.7

 

 

 

1.5

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,620.4

 

Deferred income taxes

        401,522   34,744   (20,187 416,079  

 

 

 

 

 

418.7

 

 

 

26.1

 

 

 

(23.4

)

 

 

421.4

 

Other long-term liabilities

   8,797     190,606   5,854       205,257  

 

 

6.8

 

 

 

187.7

 

 

 

6.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

200.6

 

Stockholders’ equity

   2,787,245     5,285,565   518,906   (5,804,471 2,787,245  

 

 

2,597.3

 

 

 

5,212.5

 

 

 

572.0

 

 

 

(5,784.5

)

 

 

2,597.3

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $  5,751,458    $    6,369,998   $        626,434   $  (5,824,658 $    6,923,232  

 

$

5,318.9

 

 

$

6,496.9

 

 

$

677.7

 

 

$

(5,807.9

)

 

$

6,685.6

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

27

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Balance Sheet

December 31, 20152016

(In thousands)millions)

 

 

Parent

 

 

Guarantor

 

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Parent
Company
   Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations Consolidated 

 

Company

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Eliminations

 

 

Consolidated

 

Assets

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $10,384    $91   $24,444   $   $34,919  

 

$

 

 

$

0.2

 

 

$

61.9

 

 

$

 

 

$

62.1

 

Investments

           8,388       8,388  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.4

 

Accounts receivable, net

   17     182,524   20,657       203,198  

 

 

 

 

 

372.9

 

 

 

56.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

429.0

 

Inventories, net

        510,255   73,860       584,115  

 

 

 

 

 

869.6

 

 

 

108.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

978.0

 

Assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

3.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.6

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   17,625     6,608   8,968   (16,618 16,583  

 

 

23.6

 

 

 

36.7

 

 

 

17.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

77.6

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total current assets

   28,026     699,478   136,317   (16,618 847,203  

 

 

23.6

 

 

 

1,283.0

 

 

 

254.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,560.7

 

Property, plant, and equipment, net

   26,294     470,639   44,595       541,528  

 

 

31.3

 

 

 

1,181.0

 

 

 

147.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,359.3

 

Goodwill

        1,526,004   123,790       1,649,794  

 

 

 

 

 

2,330.8

 

 

 

116.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,447.2

 

Investment in subsidiaries

   2,411,532     338,849       (2,750,381    

 

 

5,031.5

 

 

 

519.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,550.9

)

 

 

 

Intercompany accounts receivable (payable), net

   582,267     (553,408 (28,859        

 

 

199.6

 

 

 

(196.9

)

 

 

(2.7

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes

   18,092            (18,092    

 

 

20.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(20.7

)

 

 

 

Intangible and other assets, net

   46,041     504,127   114,103       664,271  

 

 

53.9

 

 

 

1,018.0

 

 

 

106.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,178.6

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total assets

  $3,112,252    $2,985,689   $389,946   $(2,785,091 $3,702,796  

 

$

5,360.6

 

 

$

6,135.3

 

 

$

621.5

 

 

$

(5,571.6

)

 

$

6,545.8

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

  $16,526    $239,316   $21,356   $(16,618 $260,580  

 

$

61.3

 

 

$

493.1

 

 

$

72.4

 

 

$

 

 

$

626.8

 

Current portion of long-term debt

   11,621     3,116   156       14,893  

 

 

63.1

 

 

 

3.2

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

66.4

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total current liabilities

   28,147     242,432   21,512   (16,618 275,473  

 

 

124.4

 

 

 

496.3

 

 

 

72.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

693.2

 

Long-term debt

   1,219,011     2,398   332       1,221,741  

 

 

2,722.3

 

 

 

2.2

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,724.8

 

Deferred income taxes

        272,910   24,290   (18,092 279,108  

 

 

 

 

 

418.3

 

 

 

24.6

 

 

 

(20.7

)

 

 

422.2

 

Other long-term liabilities

   10,235     56,417   4,963       71,615  

 

 

10.6

 

 

 

187.0

 

 

 

4.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

202.3

 

Stockholders’ equity

   1,854,859     2,411,532   338,849   (2,750,381 1,854,859  

 

 

2,503.3

 

 

 

5,031.5

 

 

 

519.4

 

 

 

(5,550.9

)

 

 

2,503.3

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $  3,112,252    $    2,985,689   $        389,946   $  (2,785,091 $    3,702,796  

 

$

5,360.6

 

 

$

6,135.3

 

 

$

621.5

 

 

$

(5,571.6

)

 

$

6,545.8

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

3128


TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Operations

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

(In millions)

 

 

Parent

 

 

Guarantor

 

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Eliminations

 

 

Consolidated

 

Net sales

 

$

 

 

$

1,458.0

 

 

$

175.9

 

 

$

(85.1

)

 

$

1,548.8

 

Cost of sales

 

 

 

 

 

1,221.5

 

 

 

152.3

 

 

 

(85.1

)

 

 

1,288.7

 

Gross profit

 

 

 

 

 

236.5

 

 

 

23.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

260.1

 

Selling, general, and administrative expense

 

 

23.9

 

 

 

128.5

 

 

 

10.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

162.7

 

Amortization expense

 

 

3.3

 

 

 

22.7

 

 

 

2.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

28.5

 

Other operating expense, net

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

8.0

 

 

 

0.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.1

 

Operating (loss) income

 

 

(29.6

)

 

 

77.3

 

 

 

10.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

57.8

 

Interest expense

 

 

31.3

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

3.8

 

 

 

(3.8

)

 

 

31.4

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

(3.8

)

 

 

(0.4

)

 

 

3.8

 

 

 

(0.4

)

Other (income) expense, net

 

 

(2.4

)

 

 

(1.7

)

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3.3

)

(Loss) income before income taxes

 

 

(58.5

)

 

 

82.7

 

 

 

5.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

30.1

 

Income taxes

 

 

(22.4

)

 

 

22.7

 

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.3

 

Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries

 

 

64.9

 

 

 

4.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

(69.8

)

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

28.8

 

 

$

64.9

 

 

$

4.9

 

 

$

(69.8

)

 

$

28.8

 

 

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of IncomeOperations

Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

(In thousands)millions)

 

  Parent Guarantor   Non-Guarantor       

 

Parent

 

 

Guarantor

 

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Eliminations     Consolidated   

 

Company

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Eliminations

 

 

Consolidated

 

Net sales

  $   $  1,501,774   $  167,014   $  (81,938 $  1,586,850  

 

$

 

 

$

1,501.8

 

 

$

167.0

 

 

$

(81.9

)

 

$

1,586.9

 

Cost of sales

      1,240,261   142,994   (81,938 1,301,317  

 

 

 

 

 

1,240.2

 

 

 

143.0

 

 

 

(81.9

)

 

 

1,301.3

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross profit

      261,513   24,020       285,533  

 

 

 

 

 

261.6

 

 

 

24.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

285.6

 

Selling, general, and administrative expense

   23,512   134,373   16,135       174,020  

 

 

23.5

 

 

 

134.5

 

 

 

16.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

174.1

 

Amortization expense

   2,319   23,962   2,357       28,638  

 

 

2.3

 

 

 

23.9

 

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

28.6

 

Other operating expense, net

      4,735   550       5,285  

 

 

 

 

 

4.7

 

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.3

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating (loss) income

   (25,831 98,443   4,978       77,590  

 

 

(25.8

)

 

 

98.5

 

 

 

4.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

77.6

 

Interest expense

   30,928   (103 1,143   (1,219 30,749  

 

 

31.0

 

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

1.1

 

 

 

(1.2

)

 

 

30.8

 

Interest income

   (5 (1,005 (317 1,219   (108

 

 

 

 

 

(1.0

)

 

 

(0.3

)

 

 

1.2

 

 

 

(0.1

)

Other expense (income), net

   (1 (435 (5,223     (5,659
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other (income) expense, net

 

 

 

 

 

(0.5

)

 

 

(5.2

)

 

 

 

 

 

(5.7

)

(Loss) income before income taxes

   (56,753 99,986   9,375       52,608  

 

 

(56.8

)

 

 

100.1

 

 

 

9.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

52.6

 

Income taxes (benefit)

   (22,143 35,669   1,908       15,434  

Income taxes

 

 

(22.1

)

 

 

35.4

 

 

 

1.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.2

 

Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries

   71,784   7,467       (79,251    

 

 

72.1

 

 

 

7.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

(79.5

)

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss)

  $      37,174   $71,784   $7,467   $(79,251 $37,174  

 

$

37.4

 

 

$

72.1

 

 

$

7.4

 

 

$

(79.5

)

 

$

37.4

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Income

Three Months Ended September 30, 2015

(In thousands)

  

  

  

  Parent Guarantor Non-Guarantor     
  Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated 

Net sales

  $   $755,336   $96,991   $(53,689 $798,638  

Cost of sales

      610,871   82,759   (53,689 639,941  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross profit

      144,465   14,232       158,697  

Selling, general, and administrative expense

   15,418   58,435   7,569       81,422  

Amortization expense

   2,070   10,468   2,355       14,893  

Other operating expense, net

      154           154  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating (loss) income

   (17,488 75,408   4,308       62,228  

Interest expense

   10,376   (231 2,175   (1,406 10,914  

Interest income

   (16 (1,406 (249 1,406   (265

Other expense (income), net

   (5 9,054   2,255       11,304  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

(Loss) income before income taxes

   (27,843 67,991   127       40,275  

Income taxes (benefit)

   (10,576 23,110   (700     11,834  

Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries

   45,708   827       (46,535    
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss)

  $28,441   $45,708   $827   $(46,535 $28,441  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

3229


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Operations

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

(In millions)

 

 

Parent

 

 

Guarantor

 

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Eliminations

 

 

Consolidated

 

Net sales

 

$

 

 

$

4,353.3

 

 

$

498.8

 

 

$

(244.9

)

 

$

4,607.2

 

Cost of sales

 

 

 

 

 

3,596.9

 

 

 

431.8

 

 

 

(244.9

)

 

 

3,783.8

 

Gross profit

 

 

 

 

 

756.4

 

 

 

67.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

823.4

 

Selling, general, and administrative expense

 

 

86.0

 

 

 

408.0

 

 

 

30.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

524.3

 

Amortization expense

 

 

9.4

 

 

 

69.2

 

 

 

7.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

85.8

 

Other operating expense, net

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

107.4

 

 

 

2.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

111.9

 

Operating (loss) income

 

 

(97.8

)

 

 

171.8

 

 

 

27.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

101.4

 

Interest expense

 

 

94.2

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

4.8

 

 

 

(6.4

)

 

 

92.9

 

Interest income

 

 

(2.2

)

 

 

(6.4

)

 

 

(1.3

)

 

 

6.4

 

 

 

(3.5

)

Other (income) expense, net

 

 

(0.8

)

 

 

(1.8

)

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1.8

)

(Loss) income before income taxes

 

 

(189.0

)

 

 

179.7

 

 

 

23.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.8

 

Income taxes

 

 

(72.6

)

 

 

59.2

 

 

 

4.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9.0

)

Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries

 

 

139.2

 

 

 

18.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

(157.9

)

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

22.8

 

 

$

139.2

 

 

$

18.7

 

 

$

(157.9

)

 

$

22.8

 

 

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of IncomeOperations

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

(In thousands)millions)

 

  Parent Guarantor   Non-Guarantor       

 

Parent

 

 

Guarantor

 

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Eliminations     Consolidated   

 

Company

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Eliminations

 

 

Consolidated

 

Net sales

  $   $4,160,967   $459,841   $(222,396 $4,398,412  

 

$

 

 

$

4,161.1

 

 

$

459.8

 

 

$

(222.4

)

 

$

4,398.5

 

Cost of sales

      3,448,050   396,856   (222,396 3,622,510  

 

 

 

 

 

3,448.0

 

 

 

396.9

 

 

 

(222.4

)

 

 

3,622.5

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross profit

      712,917   62,985       775,902  

 

 

 

 

 

713.1

 

 

 

62.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

776.0

 

Selling, general, and administrative expense

   100,128   394,029   42,399       536,556  

 

 

100.1

 

 

 

394.1

 

 

 

42.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

536.6

 

Amortization expense

   6,778   67,192   6,982       80,952  

 

 

6.8

 

 

 

67.1

 

 

 

7.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

80.9

 

Other operating expense, net

      8,830   1,454       10,284  

 

 

 

 

 

8.8

 

 

 

1.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.3

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating (loss) income

   (106,906 242,866   12,150       148,110  

 

 

(106.9

)

 

 

243.1

 

 

 

12.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

148.2

 

Interest expense

   87,357   188   3,995   (3,585 87,955  

 

 

87.4

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

4.0

 

 

 

(3.6

)

 

 

88.0

 

Interest income

   (2,233 (3,928 (993 3,585   (3,569

 

 

(2.2

)

 

 

(3.9

)

 

 

(1.0

)

 

 

3.6

 

 

 

(3.5

)

Other expense (income), net

   1   (2,501 (3,779     (6,279
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other (income), net

 

 

 

 

 

(2.5

)

 

 

(3.8

)

 

 

 

 

 

(6.3

)

(Loss) income before income taxes

   (192,031 249,107   12,927       70,003  

 

 

(192.1

)

 

 

249.3

 

 

 

12.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

70.0

 

Income taxes (benefit)

   (73,404 93,814   117       20,527  

Income taxes

 

 

(73.4

)

 

 

90.1

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.8

 

Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries

   168,103   12,810       (180,913    

 

 

171.9

 

 

 

12.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

(184.6

)

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss)

  $49,476   $168,103   $12,810   $(180,913 $49,476  

 

$

53.2

 

 

$

171.9

 

 

$

12.7

 

 

$

(184.6

)

 

$

53.2

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Income

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

(In thousands)

  

  

  

  Parent Guarantor Non-Guarantor     
  Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated 

Net sales

  $   $2,203,154   $309,061   $(171,224 $2,340,991  

Cost of sales

      1,779,531   270,179   (171,224 1,878,486  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross profit

      423,623   38,882       462,505  

Selling, general, and administrative expense

   48,459   176,363   27,962       252,784  

Amortization expense

   5,941   32,260   7,571       45,772  

Other operating expense, net

      504           504  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating (loss) income

   (54,400 214,496   3,349       163,445  

Interest expense

   32,806   151   5,343   (4,322 33,978  

Interest income

   (1,447 (4,322 (781 4,322   (2,228

Other expense (income), net

   (7 14,845   2,994       17,832  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

(Loss) income before income taxes

   (85,752 203,822   (4,207     113,863  

Income taxes (benefit)

   (32,689 72,423   (3,526     36,208  

Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries

   130,718   (681     (130,037    
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss)

  $77,655   $130,718   $(681 $(130,037 $77,655  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

3330


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

(In millions)

 

 

Parent

 

 

Guarantor

 

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Eliminations

 

 

Consolidated

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

28.8

 

 

$

64.9

 

 

$

4.9

 

 

$

(69.8

)

 

$

28.8

 

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

18.0

 

Pension and postretirement reclassification

   adjustment, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.1

 

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

18.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

18.1

 

Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of

   subsidiaries

 

 

18.1

 

 

 

18.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

(36.1

)

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

46.9

 

 

$

83.0

 

 

$

22.9

 

 

$

(105.9

)

 

$

46.9

 

 

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

(In thousands)millions)

 

  Parent Guarantor   Non-Guarantor       

 

Parent

 

 

Guarantor

 

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Eliminations     Consolidated   

 

Company

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Eliminations

 

 

Consolidated

 

Net income (loss)

  $37,174   $71,784   $7,467   $(79,251 $37,174  

 

$

37.4

 

 

$

72.1

 

 

$

7.4

 

 

$

(79.5

)

 

$

37.4

 

Other comprehensive income:

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

          (7,285     (7,285

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7.3

)

 

 

 

 

 

(7.3

)

Pension and postretirement reclassification adjustment, net of tax

      258           258  

 

 

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.3

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other comprehensive income

      258   (7,285     (7,027

Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries

   (7,027 (7,285     14,312      
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

(7.3

)

 

 

 

 

 

(7.0

)

Equity in other comprehensive (loss) income of

subsidiaries

 

 

(7.0

)

 

 

(7.3

)

 

 

 

 

 

14.3

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

  $    30,147   $64,757   $182   $(64,939 $30,147  

 

$

30.4

 

 

$

65.1

 

 

$

0.1

 

 

$

(65.2

)

 

$

30.4

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Three Months Ended September 30, 2015

(In thousands)

  

  

  

  Parent Guarantor Non-Guarantor     
  Company Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated 

Net income (loss)

  $28,441   $45,708   $827   $(46,535 $28,441  

Other comprehensive income:

      

Foreign currency translation adjustments

          (20,216     (20,216

Pension and postretirement reclassification adjustment, net of tax

      256           256  
  

 

  

 

  

 

�� 

 

  

 

 

Other comprehensive income

      256   (20,216     (19,960

Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries

   (19,960 (20,215     40,175      
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

  $      8,481   $25,749   $(19,389 $(6,360 $8,481  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

3431


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

(In millions)

 

 

Parent

 

 

Guarantor

 

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Eliminations

 

 

Consolidated

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

22.8

 

 

$

139.2

 

 

$

18.7

 

 

$

(157.9

)

 

$

22.8

 

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

34.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

34.5

 

Pension and postretirement reclassification

   adjustment, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

7.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.2

 

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

7.2

 

 

 

34.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

41.7

 

Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of

   subsidiaries

 

 

41.7

 

 

 

34.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

(76.2

)

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

64.5

 

 

$

180.9

 

 

$

53.2

 

 

$

(234.1

)

 

$

64.5

 

 

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

(In thousands)millions)

 

   Parent  Guarantor    Non-Guarantor         
   Company    Subsidiaries    Subsidiaries    Eliminations      Consolidated   

Net income (loss)

  $49,476   $168,103   $12,810   $(180,913 $49,476  

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

      

Foreign currency translation adjustments

           21,598        21,598  

Pension and postretirement reclassification adjustment, net of tax

       774            774  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

       774    21,598        22,372  

Equity in other comprehensive (loss) income of subsidiaries

   22,372    21,598        (43,970    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

  $      71,848   $190,475   $34,408   $(224,883 $71,848  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

(In thousands)

 

  

  

  

   Parent  Guarantor  Non-Guarantor       
   Company  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Eliminations  Consolidated 

Net income (loss)

  $77,655   $130,718   $(681 $(130,037 $77,655  

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

      

Foreign currency translation adjustments

           (40,533      (40,533

Pension and postretirement reclassification adjustment, net of tax

       767            767  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

       767    (40,533      (39,766

Equity in other comprehensive (loss) income of subsidiaries

   (39,766  (40,533      80,299      
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

  $      37,889   $90,952   $(41,214 $(49,738 $37,889  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

Parent

 

 

Guarantor

 

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Eliminations

 

 

Consolidated

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

53.2

 

 

$

171.9

 

 

$

12.7

 

 

$

(184.6

)

 

$

53.2

 

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

21.6

 

Pension and postretirement reclassification

   adjustment, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.8

 

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

21.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

22.4

 

Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of

   subsidiaries

 

 

22.4

 

 

 

21.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

(44.0

)

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

75.6

 

 

$

194.3

 

 

$

34.3

 

 

$

(228.6

)

 

$

75.6

 

32

35


TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Nine Months Ended September 30, 20162017

(In thousands)millions)

 

   Parent  Guarantor    Non-
Guarantor  
       
   Company    Subsidiaries    Subsidiaries    Eliminations      Consolidated   

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  $90,485   $395,130   $(10,761 $(180,139 $294,715  

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Additions to property, plant, and equipment

   (2,780  (119,983  (9,179      (131,942

Additions to intangible assets

   (8,221  (2,683          (10,904

Intercompany transfer

   32,444    (78,421      45,977      

Acquisitions, less cash acquired

   (2,687,722  337    43,021        (2,644,364

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

       1,474            1,474  

Purchase of investments

           (795      (795

Increase in restricted cash

       (605          (605

Other

           4        4  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

   (2,666,279  (199,881  33,051    45,977    (2,787,132

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Net borrowing (repayment) of debt

   1,700,063    (2,589  (38      1,697,436  

Payment of deferred financing costs

   (34,328              (34,328

Intercompany transfer

   61,921    (192,741  (3,342  134,162      

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock

   835,131                835,131  

Net payments related to stock-based award activities

   (1,053              (1,053

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

   3,676                3,676  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   2,565,410    (195,330  (3,380  134,162    2,500,862  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

           3,863        3,863  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

   (10,384  (81  22,773        12,308  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

   10,384    91    24,444        34,919  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $   $10   $47,217   $   $47,227  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

Parent

 

 

Guarantor

 

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Eliminations

 

 

Consolidated

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating

   activities

 

$

13.4

 

 

$

406.0

 

 

$

1.4

 

 

$

(157.4

)

 

$

263.4

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to property, plant, and equipment

 

 

(1.6

)

 

 

(87.4

)

 

 

(13.5

)

 

 

 

 

 

(102.5

)

Additions to intangible assets

 

 

(17.7

)

 

 

(0.8

)

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

 

 

 

(18.6

)

Intercompany transfer

 

 

69.8

 

 

 

(128.2

)

 

 

 

 

 

58.4

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

 

 

 

 

 

7.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.2

 

Proceeds from divestiture

 

 

 

 

 

19.0

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.3

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1.0

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1.0

)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing

   activities

 

 

50.5

 

 

 

(190.2

)

 

 

(14.3

)

 

 

58.4

 

 

 

(95.6

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (repayment) borrowing of debt

 

 

(100.8

)

 

 

(2.2

)

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

 

 

 

(103.1

)

Intercompany transfer

 

 

109.2

 

 

 

(213.6

)

 

 

5.4

 

 

 

99.0

 

 

 

 

Receipts related to stock-based award activities

 

 

11.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.1

 

Payments related to stock-based award activities

 

 

(6.7

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6.7

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing

   activities

 

 

12.8

 

 

 

(215.8

)

 

 

5.3

 

 

 

99.0

 

 

 

(98.7

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash

   equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.7

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

76.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6.9

)

 

 

 

 

 

69.8

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

61.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

62.1

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

76.7

 

 

$

0.2

 

 

$

55.0

 

 

$

 

 

$

131.9

 

 

3633


TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Nine Months Ended September 30, 20152016

(In thousands)millions)

 

  Parent Guarantor   Non-
Guarantor  
     

 

Parent

 

 

Guarantor

 

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Eliminations     Consolidated   

 

Company

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

Eliminations

 

 

Consolidated

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  $      82,140   $218,218   $(1,900 $(129,268 $169,190  

 

$

94.2

 

 

$

398.7

 

 

$

(10.7

)

 

$

(183.8

)

 

$

298.4

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to property, plant, and equipment

   (286 (51,981 (4,921     (57,188

 

 

(2.8

)

 

 

(119.9

)

 

 

(9.2

)

 

 

 

 

 

(131.9

)

Additions to intangible assets

   (8,605 (932 (126     (9,663

 

 

(8.2

)

 

 

(2.7

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10.9

)

Intercompany transfer

   (42,985 (78,928 2   121,911      

 

 

32.4

 

 

 

(78.4

)

 

 

 

 

 

46.0

 

 

 

 

Acquisitions, less cash acquired

 

 

(2,687.7

)

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

43.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,644.4

)

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

      174   104       278  

 

 

 

 

 

1.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.5

 

Purchase of investments

          (572     (572
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

(0.6

)

 

 

(0.8

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1.4

)

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

   (51,876 (131,667 (5,513 121,911   (67,145

 

 

(2,666.3

)

 

 

(199.8

)

 

 

33.0

 

 

 

46.0

 

 

 

(2,787.1

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net repayment of debt

   (133,250 (2,579 (93     (135,922

Net borrowing (repayment) of debt

 

 

1,700.1

 

 

 

(2.6

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,697.5

 

Payment of deferred financing costs

 

 

(34.3

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(34.3

)

Intercompany transfer

   78,055   (84,213 (1,199 7,357      

 

 

61.9

 

 

 

(196.4

)

 

 

(3.3

)

 

 

137.8

 

 

 

 

Net receipts related to stock-based award activities

   1,221               1,221  

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

   5,004               5,004  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

   (48,970 (86,792 (1,292 7,357   (129,697

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock

 

 

835.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

835.1

 

Receipts related to stock-based award activities

 

 

7.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.6

 

Payments related to stock-based award activities

 

 

(8.7

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8.7

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing

activities

 

 

2,561.7

 

 

 

(199.0

)

 

 

(3.3

)

 

 

137.8

 

 

 

2,497.2

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

          (1,446     (1,446

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.8

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

   (18,706 (241 (10,151     (29,098

 

 

(10.4

)

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

22.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.3

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

   18,706   1,690   31,585       51,981  

 

 

10.4

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

24.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

34.9

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $   $1,449   $      21,434   $   $22,883  

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

47.2

 

 

$

 

 

$

47.2

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

3721. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On November 2, 2017, the Company announced that the Board of Directors adopted a stock repurchase program. The stock repurchase program authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $400 million of the Company’s common stock at any time, or from time to time. Any repurchases under the program may be made by means of open market transactions, negotiated block transactions, or otherwise, including pursuant to a repurchase plan administered in accordance with Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The size and timing of any repurchases will depend on price, market and business conditions, and other factors. Provided, however, that the Company is authorized to enter into an administrative repurchase plan for $50 million of the $400 million in the twelve months following November, 6 2017. The Company will repurchase shares opportunistically with a total annual cap of $150 million. Any shares repurchased will be held as treasury stock.

On October 29, 2017 Mr. Robert Aiken resigned as the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer. The Company is in discussions with Mr. Aiken regarding the satisfaction of his monetary obligations to the Company under his employment agreement.

 

 

 


TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

24. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On November 3, 2016, the Company announced its intention to close a facility in Delta, British Columbia and to reduce its manufacturing footprint in Battle Creek, Michigan. The decision follows an analysis of the Company’s plant network to align operations with the current and future needs of its customers and eliminate excess manufacturing capacity. Both the Battle Creek and Delta facilities were part of the Company’s acquisition of the Private Brands Business in February 2016.

The Delta facility produces frozen griddle products, primarily for the North American Retail Grocery segment. Production is expected to cease in early 2018. The Company operates two facilities in Delta, and this announcement only affects the frozen griddle facility.

The Battle Creek facility produces ready-to-eat cereal, primarily for the North American Retail Grocery segment. The facility downsizing will take place over a 15 month period beginning in January 2017.

Total costs to close the Delta facility and downsize Battle Creek are expected to be approximately $14.7 million, of which approximately $6.8 million is expected to be in cash. Components of the charges include non-cash asset write-offs of approximately $7.9 million, employee-related costs of approximately $4.6 million, and other closure costs of approximately $2.2 million. The Company expects approximately $4.0 million of the charges to be incurred in the fourth quarter of 2016.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Business Overview

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. is a consumermanufacturer of packaged foodfoods and beverage manufacturer servicingbeverages with more than 50 manufacturing facilities across the United States, Canada, and Italy that focuses primarily on private label products for both retail grocery and food away from home and industrial and export customers. We manufacture a variety of shelf stable, refrigerated, frozen, and fresh products. Our product categories include: beverages; salad dressings; snack nuts; beverage enhancers; cookiesproducts within our five segments (Baked goods, Beverages, Condiments, Meals, and crackers; retail bakery; pickles; sauces; soup and infant feeding; cereals; pasta and dry dinners; aseptic products; jams; and other products.Snacks). We have a comprehensive offering of packaging formats and flavor profiles, and we also offer natural, organic, and preservative-freepreservative free ingredients in many categories. We believe we are the largest manufacturer of private label salad dressings, non-dairy powdered creamer, powdered drink mixes, instant hot cereals, snack nuts, crackers, pretzels, in-store bakery cookies,trail mixes, refrigerated dough, retail griddle items, (waffles, pancakes,in-store bakery cookies, pretzels, pickles, salsa, macaroni and French toast),cheese dinners, non-dairy powdered creamer, ready-to-eat cereals, and dry pasta ready-to-eat cereal, snack bars, and health and wellness bars in the United States, the largest manufacturer of private label powdered drink mixes, salad dressings, and instant hot cereals in both the United States and Canada, and the largest manufacturer of private label jams in Canada, based on volume. We also believe we are one of the largest manufacturermanufacturers of private label pickles, soup,crackers, snack bars, table syrup, flavored syrup, barbeque sauce, preserves, and trail mixesjellies in the United States, and the largest manufacturer of private label jams in Canada, based on volume.

The following discussion and analysis presents the factors that had a material effect on our results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015.2016. Also discussed is our financial position as of the end of the current period. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes to those Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report. This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements. SeeCautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statementson page 53 for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks, and assumptions associated with these statements.

We discussSegments

In the following three segmentsfirst quarter of 2017, the Company completed changes in this Management’s Discussionits organizational structure that resulted in a change in how the Company manages its business and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations: North American Retail Grocery, Food Away From Home, and Industrial and Export. The key performance indicators of ourallocates resources. Our reportable segments are net sales dollarsnow organized and direct operating income, which is gross profit lessmanaged by products: Baked Goods, Beverages, Condiments, Meals, and Snacks. Our reportable segments are discussed in greater detail in Note 18 within the cost of transporting productsNotes to customer locations (referred to in the tables below as “freight out”), commissions paid to independent sales brokers, and direct selling and marketing expenses. The segment results are presented on a consistent basis with the manner in which the Company reports its results to the chief operating decision maker, and does not include an allocation of taxes and other corporate expenses (which includes interest expense and expenses associated with restructurings). See Note 22 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information onStatements.  

Current Market Environment

Despite the presentation of our reportable segments.

Our current operations consist of the following:

North American Retail Grocery –Our North American Retail Grocery segment sells branded and private label products to customers within the United States and Canada. These products include non-dairy powdered creamers; sweeteners; condensed, ready to serve, and powdered soups, broths, and gravies; refrigerated and shelf stable salad dressings and sauces; mayonnaise; pickles and related products; Mexican, barbeque, and other sauces; table and flavored syrups; jams and pie fillings; aseptic products; liquid non-dairy creamer; powdered drinks; single serve hot beverages; specialty teas; ready-to-eat and hot cereals; baking and mix powders; macaroni and cheese; pasta; skillet dinners; in-store bakery products; refrigerated dough; retail griddle waffles, pancakes and French toast; cookies, crackers, pretzels, pita chips, and candy; snack nuts, bars, trail mixes, cereal snack mixes, fruit snacks, dried fruit, and other wholesome snacks.

Food Away From Home –Our Food Away From Home segment sells non-dairy powdered creamers; sweeteners; pickles and related products; Mexican, barbeque, and other sauces; table and flavored syrups; refrigerated and shelf stable dressings; mayonnaise; aseptic products; ready-to-eat and hot cereals; pasta; retail bakery products; cookies, crackers, pretzels, and candy; snack nuts; fruit snacks; powdered drinks; and single serve hot beverages to foodservice customers, including restaurant chains and food distribution companies, within the United States and Canada.

Industrial and Export –Our Industrial and Export segment includes the Company’s co-pack business and non-dairy powdered creamer sales to industrial customers for use in industrial applications, including products for repackaging in portion control packages and for use as ingredients by other food manufacturers. This segment primarily sells non-dairy powdered creamer; baking and mix powders; pickles and related products; refrigerated and shelf stable salad dressings; Mexican and barbeque sauces; aseptic products; soup and infant feeding products; ready-to-eat and hot cereals; powdered drinks; single serve hot beverages; specialty teas; pasta; retail griddle waffles, pancakes, and French toast; cookies, crackers, pretzels, and candy; snack nuts; bars; and other products. Export sales are primarily to industrial customers outside of North America.

From a macroeconomic perspective, the U.S economy showed continued variability, as job growth experienced in the first half of the year gave way to three straight months of increased unemployment. Additionally, consumer spending in the quarter increased despite higher unemployment, and while personal income was up, the increase was lower than expectations. In September, the U.S. Federal Reserve announced that interest rates were likely to increase at least once this year, but based on the recent jobs and income reports and the upcoming election, we do not expect an increase in interest rates until the December 2016 meeting.

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Consumer spendingoverall improvement in the U.S. varied widelyeconomy, consumer spending continues to remain challenged. Specifically, retail food volumes continue to be weak compared to overall consumer spending. September total retail food sales and volumes showed sequential declines month-to-month as consumers executed stock-up trips to stores in the first nine monthsadvance of 2016, with the first quarter showing flat to negative growth, and theearly September hurricanes. On a quarterly basis, third quarter reboundingtotal retail food sales across the industry increased sequentially over the second quarter of 2017 with three consecutive months of expansion, resultingsales up nearly 0.6%. The sequential improvement in retail sales growth of nearly 2.4% versus the prior year. Despite increased consumer spendingwas mirrored, though to a lesser extent, in the third quarter certainyear-over-year comparison. Total retail food expendituressales across the industry increased 0.3% in the third quarter of 2017 compared to the same period last year as volume declines (-1.8%) were more than offset by price increases (+2.1%). Although volume softness continued in the industry, pricing actions have mostly offset this impact.  Branded products continue to show contraction. For example, overall food volume in measured channels was approximately 1.2%be the hardest hit as volumes were 2.7% lower in the third quarter of 2017 compared to 2016 versuswith pricing offsetting 2.5% of the same quarter last year. However, after factoring in non-measured channels and the annual U.S. population growth rate of approximately 0.8%, total food volumes in both measured and non-measured channels are expected to be slightly positive, and in the same range as population growth. From a pricing perspective,decline. Comparatively, private label food volumes were down 0.1% for the third quarter year-over-year with a corresponding 2.7% increase in pricing. As such, comparatively stable industry volumes combined with similar pricing actions demonstrates private label products in measured channels showed a 0.7% reduction in pricing, reflective of lower commodity costs being passed along to consumers.are well positioned against their branded counterparts.

While overall volume growth appearscontinues to be limited,a challenge, certain retail sectors are experiencing growth as consumers continue to snack, and seek outwith a focus on “healthy” and “better for you” foods. “Healthy” and “better for you” foods include items such as fresh or freshly prepared foods, natural, organic, or specialty foods, most of which are located in the perimeter of the store. Recent data shows that these product offerings are expected to be the primary growth area for both branded and private label products, and that growth in private label products is expected to drive the overall growth in these product categories. These trends are prompting companies to increase or adjust their product offerings, while retaining their commitment to providing these offeringsprovide products at reasonable prices. In an effort to respond to shifting consumer demand, the Company offers an increasing variety of snacks, natural, and organic products.

The Company achieved a 98.7% increase in net sales during the third quarter of 2016 when compared to the same period last year, as recent acquisitions and increased volume/mix offset the impact of lower pricing. Overall, the Company’s volume/mix increased 1.4% in the third quarter of 2016 versus last year. Volume/mix in North American Retail Grocery increased 4.6%, while volume/mix in Food Away from Home and Industrial and Export decreased 1.8% and 14.1%, respectively, in the quarter. Consistent with recent industry trends, the Company’s “better for you” and premium products continued to do well, posting a 35.1% increase in net sales during the quarter.TreeHouse 2020 – Operating Margin Improvement Plan

The Company believes it is on track with respect to the integration of the Private Brands Business. Most recently,On August 3, 2017, the Company has had success inannounced the implementationTreeHouse 2020 program, which is a comprehensive strategic blueprint intended to accelerate long-term growth through optimization of SAP at a numberour manufacturing network, transformation of plants. The Company will continuously reassess itsour mixing centers and warehouse footprint, and leveraging of systems and processes to drive performance.  TreeHouse 2020 is a multi-year plan to fully integrate the business and implement reorganization plans as necessary, asreduce its cost structure in order to invest in market-differentiated capabilities, including higher growth potential product categories to serve the integrationrapidly evolving needs of customers which are strategically focused and highly committed to their corporate brands. TreeHouse 2020 is expected to produce significant savings to achieve our operating margin expansion targets creating reinvestment opportunities to drive future growth. Specifically, we are targeting to improve our operating margin structure by


approximately 300 basis points by the Private Brands Business continues.end of 2020. In the short-term, while we continue to execute on these margin improvement initiatives we might experience modest sales declines due to the rationalization of low margin business.

Total direct operating income, our measure of segment profitability, increasedThe TreeHouse 2020 program will be executed in the third quarter of 2016 by approximately 70.1%multiple phases over the same period last year, primarily from acquisitions. Despitenext several years.  The key elements of Phase 1 include the increase in total dollars, direct operating income as a percentage of net sales decreased 200 basis points from last year to 12.1%, resulting from a higher mix of lower margin sales from the recent acquisition. Before considering the acquisition, direct operating income as a percentage of net sales increased 80 basis points from last year, as favorable input costs and sales mix offset the impact of lower pricing and competitive pressures.

The overarching themes impacting the third quarter of 2016 include (1) the February 2016 acquisition of the Private Brands Business, (2) a total Company volume/mix increase of 1.4% despite continued competitive pressures, (3) higher operating costs resulting from the growth of the Company, and (4) favorable input costs.

As compared to the third quarter of 2015, the average Canadian foreign exchange rate in 2016 was only 0.2% stronger. This marks the first quarter in recent periods where volatility in foreign exchange rates was not a major driver of fluctuations in operating results between periods. The Company continues to closely monitor the Canadian / U.S. dollar exchange rate, and at times enters into foreign exchange contracts.

Recent Developments

Private Brands Business Acquisition

On February 1, 2016, the Company completed its acquisition of the private brands business of ConAgra Foods, Inc. (“Private Brands Business”) for approximately $2.7 billion, excluding transaction expenses and subject to working capital and other adjustments. The acquisition was funded by a public issuance of common stock, a private issuance of senior unsecured notes, and a new term loan, with the remaining balance funded by borrowings from the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility. The working capital adjustment was finalized on July 25, 2016, resulting in a payment of $4.2 million to ConAgra Foods, Inc. that is reflected as a purchase price adjustment in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding the Private Brands Business.

On January 26, 2016, the Company issued 13,269,230 of its shares pursuant to a public offering, resulting in gross proceeds to the Company of $862.5 million. Net cash from the offering, after considering issuance costs, was approximately $835.1 million. The net proceeds from the offering were used to fund a portion of the acquisition price of the Private Brands Business.

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On January 29, 2016, the Company completed an exempt offering under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act of $775 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.0% senior unsecured notes (“2024 Notes”) due February 15, 2024. The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2024 Notes (approximately $760.7 million after deducting issuance costs) were used to fund a portion of the acquisition price of the Private Brands Business. Interest on the 2024 Notes will be paid on February 15th and August 15th of each year, beginning August 15, 2016.

On February 1, 2016, the Term Loan A-2 financing was funded at $1,025.0 million coincident with the closing of the acquisition and has a term of 5 years. Interest on the Term Loan A-2 financing is based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio, and is determined by either (i) LIBOR, plus a margin ranging from 1.25% to 3.00%, or (ii) a Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), plus a margin ranging from 0.25% to 2.00%. Payments are due on a quarterly basis. The Company obtained Term Loan A-2 pursuant to an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2016. The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement amends the Company’s Prior Credit Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2014. Significant components of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement include (but are not limited to) (1) changes to the maturity dates of the Revolving Credit Facility, Term Loan A, and Term Loan A-1 so that they are coterminous and will mature on February 1, 2021, (2) issuance of Term Loan A-2, (3) the Credit Agreement is now a secured facility until, among other conditions, the Company reaches a leverage ratio of 3.5 and has no other pari-passu secured debt outstanding, and (4) increased credit spreads. The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement contains substantially the same covenants as the prior Credit Agreement.

Plant Closures

On May 24, 2016, the Company announced its intention to close its Azusa, California and Ripon, Wisconsin facilities. The decision to close the facilities followed an analysisclosure of the Company’s plant network to align operations with currentBrooklyn Park, Minnesota and future needs of its customers and eliminate excess manufacturing capacity. Full facility closure and the end of production at Azusa is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2017. Full facility closure and the end of production at Ripon is expected in to occur in the fourth quarter of 2016. Total costs to close thePlymouth, Indiana facilities, are expected to be approximately $17.2 million, an increase of approximately $0.2 million since the initial announcement,as well as the Company revised its estimates. The Company expects approximately $14.7 milliondownsizing of the closure costs to be in cash. Components ofDothan, Alabama facility.  Production at the charges include non-cash asset write-offs of approximately $2.5 million, employee-related costs of approximately $4.5 million,Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and other closure costs of approximately $10.2 million.

On April 5, 2016, the Company announced its intention to close its Ayer, Massachusetts facility. The decision to close the facility was the result of an ongoing manufacturing network analysis by the Company to maintain competitive costs, service levels, and product quality. ProductionPlymouth, Indiana facilities is expected to cease in the firstfourth quarter of 2017 with full closure of the2017.  The facility downsizing at Dothan, Alabama is expected to occurbe complete in the third quarter of 2018.In addition, we have taken steps toward increasing our capacity utilization, operational margin expansion, and streamlining our plant structure to optimize our supply chain. See Note 2 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding restructuring and margin improvement activities.

Recent Developments

Share Repurchase Authorization

On November 2, 2017, the Company announced that the Board of Directors adopted a stock repurchase program. The stock repurchase program authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $400 million of the Company’s common stock at any time, or from time to time. Any repurchases under the program may be made by means of open market transactions, negotiated block transactions, or otherwise, including pursuant to a repurchase plan administered in accordance with Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The size and timing of any repurchases will depend on price, market and business conditions, and other factors. Provided, however, that the Company is authorized to enter into an administrative repurchase plan for $50 million of the $400 million in the twelve months following November, 6 2017. Total costsThe Company will repurchase shares opportunistically with a total annual cap of $150 million. Any shares repurchased will be held as treasury stock.

Sale of the Soup and Infant Feeding Business

On April 25, 2017, the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to closesell its canned soup and infant feeding (“SIF”) business. The SIF business is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and produces private label condensed and ready-to-serve soup, baby food, and gravies for the facilityMeals segment. The transaction closed on May 22, 2017 and remains subject to working capital adjustments that are expected to be approximately $8.5 million, an increasefinalized in the fourth quarter of approximately $2.0 million since the initial announcement, as the Company revised its estimates. The Company expects approximately $5.5 million of the closure costs to be in cash. Components of the charges include non-cash asset write-offs of approximately $3.0 million, employee-related costs of approximately $2.6 million, and other closure costs of approximately $2.9 million.2017.

Product Recall

On May 3, 2016, the Company announced the voluntary recall of products that may be impacted by sunflower seeds contaminated withListeria monocytogenes (L.mono). The recall was expanded on May 19, 2016 and again on June 2, 2016. Product was distributed nationwide through retail stores, and no illnesses have been reported to date. Based on available information, the Company has incurred $0.1 million and $15.3 million in charges for the recall for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and is unable to determine the full cost at this time. The Company expects to be fully indemnified for all costs associated with the recall.

Interest Rate Swap Agreements

In June 2016, the Company entered into $500 million of long-term interest rate swap agreements to lock into a fixed LIBOR interest rate base. Under the terms of the agreements, $500 million in variable-rate debt was swapped for a weighted average fixed interest rate base of approximately 0.86% for a period of 37 months, beginning on January 31, 2017 and ending on February 28, 2020. The borrowing cost on the swapped principal will range from 2.11% to 3.86% during the life of the swap agreement based on the credit spreads under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.

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Results of Operations

The following table presents certain information concerning our financial results, including information presented as a percentage of consolidated net sales:

 

   Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
   2016  2015  2016  2015 
   Dollars  Percent  Dollars  Percent  Dollars  Percent  Dollars  Percent 
   (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 

Net sales

  $1,586,850    100.0 $  798,638    100.0 $4,398,412    100.0 $ 2,340,991    100.0

Cost of sales

   1,301,317    82.0    639,941    80.1    3,622,510    82.4    1,878,486    80.2  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross profit

   285,533    18.0    158,697    19.9    775,902    17.6    462,505    19.8  

Operating expenses:

        

Selling and distribution

   102,141    6.5    44,887    5.6    291,976    6.6    133,482    5.7  

General and administrative

   71,879    4.5    36,535    4.6    244,580    5.6    119,302    5.1  

Amortization expense

   28,638    1.8    14,893    1.9    80,952    1.8    45,772    2.0  

Other operating expense, net

   5,285    0.3    154        10,284    0.2    504      
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

   207,943    13.1    96,469    12.1    627,792    14.2    299,060    12.8  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income

   77,590    4.9    62,228    7.8    148,110    3.4    163,445    7.0  

Other expense (income):

        

Interest expense

   30,749    2.0    10,914    1.4    87,955    2.0    33,978    1.5  

Interest income

   (108      (265      (3,569  (0.1  (2,228  (0.1

(Gain) loss on foreign currency exchange

   (1,075  (0.1  9,226    1.1    (5,948  (0.1  18,226    0.8  

Other (income) expense, net

   (4,584  (0.3  2,078    0.2    (331      (394    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other expense

   24,982    1.6    21,953    2.7    78,107    1.8    49,582    2.2  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

   52,608    3.3    40,275    5.1    70,003    1.6    113,863    4.8  

Income taxes

   15,434    1.0    11,834    1.5    20,527    0.5    36,208    1.5  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

  $37,174    2.3 $28,441    3.6 $49,476    1.1 $77,655    3.3
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

Net sales

 

$

1,548.8

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

1,586.9

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

4,607.2

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

4,398.5

 

 

 

100.0

%

Cost of sales

 

 

1,288.7

 

 

 

83.2

 

 

 

1,301.3

 

 

 

82.0

 

 

 

3,783.8

 

 

 

82.1

 

 

 

3,622.5

 

 

 

82.4

 

Gross profit

 

 

260.1

 

 

 

16.8

 

 

 

285.6

 

 

 

18.0

 

 

 

823.4

 

 

 

17.9

 

 

 

776.0

 

 

 

17.6

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and distribution

 

 

95.6

 

 

 

6.2

 

 

 

102.2

 

 

 

6.4

 

 

 

295.0

 

 

 

6.4

 

 

 

292.0

 

 

 

6.6

 

General and administrative

 

 

67.1

 

 

 

4.3

 

 

 

71.9

 

 

 

4.5

 

 

 

229.3

 

 

 

5.0

 

 

 

244.6

 

 

 

5.6

 

Amortization expense

 

 

28.5

 

 

 

1.8

 

 

 

28.6

 

 

 

1.8

 

 

 

85.8

 

 

 

1.9

 

 

 

80.9

 

 

 

1.8

 

Other operating expense, net

 

 

11.1

 

 

 

0.7

 

 

 

5.3

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

111.9

 

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

10.3

 

 

 

0.2

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

202.3

 

 

 

13.0

 

 

 

208.0

 

 

 

13.0

 

 

 

722.0

 

 

 

15.7

 

 

 

627.8

 

 

 

14.2

 

Operating income

 

 

57.8

 

 

 

3.8

 

 

 

77.6

 

 

 

5.0

 

 

 

101.4

 

 

 

2.2

 

 

 

148.2

 

 

 

3.4

 

Other expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

31.4

 

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

30.8

 

 

 

1.9

 

 

 

92.9

 

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

88.0

 

 

 

2.0

 

Interest income

 

 

(0.4

)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

 

 

 

(3.5

)

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

(3.5

)

 

 

(0.1

)

Gain on foreign currency exchange

 

 

(2.5

)

 

 

(0.2

)

 

 

(1.1

)

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

(2.8

)

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

(6.0

)

 

 

(0.1

)

Other (income) expense, net

 

 

(0.8

)

 

 

 

 

 

(4.6

)

 

 

(0.2

)

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

(0.3

)

 

 

 

Total other expense

 

 

27.7

 

 

 

1.8

 

 

 

25.0

 

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

87.6

 

 

 

1.9

 

 

 

78.2

 

 

 

1.8

 

Income before income taxes

 

 

30.1

 

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

52.6

 

 

 

3.4

 

 

 

13.8

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

70.0

 

 

 

1.6

 

Income taxes

 

 

1.3

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

15.2

 

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

(9.0

)

 

 

(0.2

)

 

 

16.8

 

 

 

0.4

 

Net income

 

$

28.8

 

 

 

1.9

%

 

$

37.4

 

 

 

2.4

%

 

$

22.8

 

 

 

0.5

%

 

$

53.2

 

 

 

1.2

%


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Three Months Ended September 30, 20162017 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 20152016

Net Sales
Third quarter net sales increased 98.7% to $1,586.9decreased by $38.1 million, or 2.4%, in 20162017 compared to $798.6 million2016. The change in net sales from the third quarter of 2015. The increase2016 to the third quarter of 2017 was due to the following:

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

2016 Net sales

 

$

1,586.9

 

 

 

 

 

Volume/mix

 

 

1.4

 

 

 

0.1

%

Pricing

 

 

1.5

 

 

 

0.1

 

Product recalls

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

0.1

 

Acquisition/divestiture

 

 

(45.6

)

 

 

(2.9

)

Foreign currency

 

 

3.0

 

 

 

0.2

 

2017 Net sales

 

$

1,548.8

 

 

 

(2.4

)%

The change in net sales was more than explained by the divestiture of the SIF business which contributed 2.9% to the year-over-year decline. Volume/mix, pricing, and foreign exchange were slightly favorable compared to the prior year, partially offsetting the decline from the 2016 acquisition of the Private Brands Business and favorable volume/mix, partially offset by unfavorable pricing. During the second quarter of 2016, the Company announced a recall of certain products that impacted net sales. The impact ondivestiture. Included in net sales was a $1.7 million product recall reimbursement, compared to a $0.1 million impact in 2016, that contributed an increase of this recall in the third quarter was $0.1 million. The Company expects0.1% to be fully indemnified for the amount. Netnet sales by segment are shown in the following table:year-over-year.

   Three Months Ended September 30, 
   2016   2015   $ Increase/
(Decrease)
   % Increase/
(Decrease)
 
   (Dollars in thousands) 

North American Retail Grocery

  $1,305,872    $597,775    $708,097     118.5

Food Away From Home

   157,371     94,601     62,770     66.4  

Industrial and Export

   123,511     106,262     17,249     16.2  

Unallocated

   96          96       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total

  $  1,586,850    $          798,638    $    788,212     98.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Cost of Sales All expenses incurred to bring a product to completion are included in cost of sales. These include the costs of raw materials, ingredients and packaging, labor, facilities and equipment, operation and maintenance of our warehouses, and transportation of our finished products from our manufacturing facilities to distribution centers. Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales was 83.2% in the third quarter of 2017, compared to 82.0% in the third quarter of 2016,2016. Included in cost of sales in the third quarter of 2017 was $1.5 million related to product recall reimbursement compared to 80.1%expense of $0.2 million in 2015.the third quarter of 2016. Also included in cost of sales was $10.2 million of restructuring and other margin improvement activities in the third quarter of 2017 compared to $1.0 million in the prior year. These transactions, coupled with the product recall reimbursement outlined above in net sales, increased cost of sales as a percentage of net sales by 0.5% in the third quarter of 2017 and 0.1% in the third quarter of 2016. The remaining 0.8% increase in cost of sales as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to higher operating costs, higher commodity costs, and unfavorable mix, partially offset by a reduction in variable incentive compensation and depreciation.

Operating Expenses — Total operating expenses were $202.3 million in the impactthird quarter of lower margin products2017 compared to $208.0 million in the third quarter of 2016. The decrease in 2017 resulted from the recent acquisition, which accounts for approximately 200 basis pointsfollowing:

Selling and distribution expenses decreased $6.6 million, or 6.5%, in the third quarter of 2017 compared to the increase. This increase in costthird quarter of sales2016. Selling and distribution expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 6.2% in the third quarter of 2017, compared to 6.4% in the third quarter of 2016.  The decrease was primarily related to lower volumes, a reduction in variable incentive compensation, and cost savings in 2017, partially offset by lower input costsunfavorable freight rates.

General and favorable sales mx. Included in cost of sales was approximately $1.2administrative expenses decreased $4.8 million, of costs related to restructuring activities and the product recall that beganor 6.7%, in the secondthird quarter of 2017 compared to the third quarter of 2016. These costs were insignificantGeneral and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased slightly to 4.3% in the prior year. The Company expectsthird quarter of 2017, compared to be fully indemnified for all costs associated with4.5% in the recall.third quarter of 2016 mostly related to lower revenues and a reduction in variable incentive compensation.

Operating Expenses — TotalAmortization expense was relatively flat in the third quarter of 2017 compared to the third quarter of 2016.

Other operating expenses were $207.9expense was $11.1 million in the third quarter of 20162017 compared to $96.5 million in 2015. The increase in 2016 resulted from the following:

Selling and distribution expenses increased $57.3 million, or 127.6% in the third quarter of 2016 compared to 2015, due to $59.7 million of incremental costs from the recent acquisition and additional investments in the sales force that were partially offset by favorable freight costs.

General and administrative expenses increased by $35.3$5.3 million in the third quarter of 2016 compared to 2015, of which $24.3 million pertains to continuing costs of the acquired business. Also contributing to the2016. The increase was $4.5 million of acquisition and integration costs in the third quarter of 2016 compared to $3.0 million in the prior year. The remaining increase of $9.5 million was due to approximately $6.0 million in higher incentive compensation compared to the prior year and general growth of the business. In the prior year, the Company reduced incentive compensation due to operating results.

Amortization expense increased $13.7 million in the third quarter of 2016 compared to 2015, primarily due to the amortization of intangible assets from the acquisition.

Other operating expense in the third quarter of 2016 was $5.3 million, compared to $0.2 million in 2015. The increase wasentirely due to higher costs associated with restructuringsrestructuring and other margin improvement activities that were announced in recent quarters with respect to the TreeHouse 2020 margin improvement plan and the Company’s closure of the Brooklyn Park, Minnesota; Plymouth, Indiana; City of Industry, California; Ayer, Massachusetts; Azusa, California; Delta, British Columbia (frozen griddle); and Ripon, Wisconsin facilities as well as the downsizing of the Dothan, Alabama and Battle Creek, Michigan facilities. See Note 2 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding restructuring and margin improvement activities.

Interest Expense — Interest expense increased to $30.7$31.4 million in the third quarter of 2016,2017, compared to $10.9$30.8 million in 2015,2016, primarily due to higher debt levels and higher interest rates from financing the acquisition.associated with Federal interest rate increases partially offset by lower net debt.

Interest Income – Interest income of $0.1$0.4 million primarily relates to interest earned on the cash held by our Canadian subsidiaries and gains on investments discussed in Note 5.investments. Interest income increased slightly from the third quarter of 2016.


Foreign Currency — The Company’s foreign currency impact was a $1.1$2.5 million gain for the third quarter of 2016,2017, compared to a lossgain of $9.2$1.1 million in 2015,the third quarter of 2016, primarily due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates between the U.S. and Canadian dollar during the respective quarters.

periods.

43


Other (Income) Expense, net — Other income was $4.6$0.8 million for the third quarter of 2016,2017, compared to expenseincome of $2.1$4.6 million in 2015. The change was due to the non-cash mark-to-market adjustments on derivative contracts, primarily foreign currency contracts and interest rate swap agreements, offset by the write-off of the indemnification asset discussed below.

Income Taxes — Income tax expense was recorded at an effective rate of 29.3% in the third quarter of 2016 compared2016. The change was primarily due to 29.4%lower gains from hedging activities, primarily foreign currency contracts, commodity contracts, and interest rate swaps.

Income Taxes — Income tax expense of $1.3 million was recorded in the prior year’s third quarter. During the third quarter of 2016,2017 compared to expense of $15.2 million for the Company’ssame period of 2016. The effective rate was 4.3% for the third quarter of 2017 compared to 28.9% for the third quarter of 2016. The change in the effective tax rate was favorably impacted by the reversal of a $2.2 million tax reserve assumed in a prior acquisition. The Company also recognized $2.2 million of non-operating expense for the write-offthree months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to September 30, 2016 is primarily a result of the related indemnification asset, which is included in Other (income) expense, net.

income tax benefit from the release of reserves for unrecognized tax benefits due to the lapse of statutes and a benefit from foreign tax credits on a year-over-year basis. Our effective tax rate may change from period to period based on recurring and non-recurring factors including the jurisdictional mix of earnings, enacted tax legislation, state income taxes, settlement of tax audits, and the expiration of the statute of limitations in relation to unrecognized tax benefits.

The Company’s effective tax rate differs from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate primarily due to state tax expense, and the benefits associated with the federal domestic production activities deduction, andthe excess tax benefits related to share-based payments, the benefit of an intercompany financing structure entered into in conjunction with the E.D. Smith Foods, Ltd. (“E.D. Smith”) acquisition in 2007.

2007, and the benefit derived from foreign tax credits.

44


Three Months Ended September 30, 20162017 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 20152016 — Results by Segment

North American Retail GroceryBaked Goods

 

  Three Months Ended September 30, 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

  2016 2015 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

  Dollars   Percent Dollars   Percent 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

  (Dollars in thousands) 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

Net sales

  $  1,305,872     100.0 $            597,775               100.0

 

$

351.2

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

329.4

 

 

 

100.0

%

Cost of sales

   1,064,239     81.5   480,608     80.4  

 

 

275.1

 

 

 

78.3

 

 

 

267.0

 

 

 

81.1

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Gross profit

   241,633     18.5   117,167     19.6  

 

 

76.1

 

 

 

21.7

 

 

 

62.4

 

 

 

18.9

 

Freight out and commissions

   56,153     4.3   23,250     3.9  

 

 

22.2

 

 

 

6.3

 

 

 

20.8

 

 

 

6.3

 

Direct selling and marketing

   26,356     2.0   10,053     1.7  
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Direct selling, general, and administrative

 

 

7.0

 

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

7.8

 

 

 

2.3

 

Direct operating income

  $159,124     12.2 $83,864     14.0

 

$

46.9

 

 

 

13.4

%

 

$

33.8

 

 

 

10.3

%

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Net sales in the North American Retail GroceryBaked Goods segment increased by $708.1$21.8 million, or 118.5%6.6%, in the third quarter of 20162017 compared to 2015.the third quarter of 2016. The change in net sales from 20152016 to 20162017 was due to the following:

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

  Dollars Percent 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

  (Dollars in thousands) 

2015 Net sales

  $597,775   

2016 Net sales

 

$

329.4

 

 

 

 

 

Volume/mix

   27,489   4.6 % 

 

 

21.7

 

 

 

6.6

%

Pricing

   (8,821 (1.5

 

 

(0.7

)

 

 

(0.2

)

Acquisitions

   690,215   115.5  

Foreign currency

   (786 (0.1

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

0.2

 

  

 

  

 

 

2016 Net sales

  $  1,305,872         118.5 % 
  

 

  

 

 

2017 Net sales

 

$

351.2

 

 

 

6.6

%

The increase in net

Net sales from 2015increased during the third quarter of 2017 compared to 2016 resulted from the acquisition of the Private Brands Business and improved volume/mix, partially offset by unfavorable pricing. During the third quarter of 2016 primarily due to favorable volume/mix improvedfrom increased distribution predominantly in single serve beverages (where the Company gained additional distribution), carton soup,cracker and dressings,cookie categories, partially offset by lower volume/mix in non-dairy creamer and pickles.unfavorable pricing from competitive pressure.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales decreased 2.8%, from 81.1% in the third quarter of 2016 increased 1.1%to 78.3% in the third quarter of 2017, primarily due to lower commodity costs (flour, sugar, and eggs) and lower operating costs.

Freight out and commissions paid to independent sales brokers was $22.2 million in the third quarter of 2017, compared to last$20.8 million in the third quarter of 2016.  Freight and commissions as a percentage of net sales was flat year-over-year.


Direct selling, general, and administrative expenses were $7.0 million in the third quarter of 2017 compared to $7.8 million in the third quarter of 2016. The decrease in direct selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to lower spend due to cost saving activities.

Beverages

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

Net sales

 

$

244.9

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

234.9

 

 

 

100.0

%

Cost of sales

 

 

178.3

 

 

 

72.8

 

 

 

158.5

 

 

 

67.5

 

Gross profit

 

 

66.6

 

 

 

27.2

 

 

 

76.4

 

 

 

32.5

 

Freight out and commissions

 

 

10.3

 

 

 

4.2

 

 

 

6.9

 

 

 

2.9

 

Direct selling, general, and administrative

 

 

4.6

 

 

 

1.9

 

 

 

5.7

 

 

 

2.4

 

Direct operating income

 

$

51.7

 

 

 

21.1

%

 

$

63.8

 

 

 

27.2

%

Net sales in the Beverages segment increased $10.0 million, or 4.3%, in the third quarter of 2017 compared to the third quarter of 2016. The change in net sales from 2016 to 2017 was due to the following:

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

2016 Net sales

 

$

234.9

 

 

 

 

 

Volume/mix

 

 

14.0

 

 

 

6.0

%

Pricing

 

 

(4.0

)

 

 

(1.7

)

2017 Net sales

 

$

244.9

 

 

 

4.3

%

Net sales increased during the third quarter of 2017 compared to the third quarter of 2016 primarily due to favorable volume/mix from increased distribution, principally in the single serve beverages, creamer, broth, and liquid beverages categories, partially offset by unfavorable pricing from competitive pressure.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales increased 5.3%, from 67.5% in the third quarter of 2016 to 72.8% in the third quarter of 2017, primarily due to higher operating costs and unfavorable commodity costs (primarily related to oils).

Freight out and commissions paid to independent sales brokers was $10.3 million in the third quarter of 2017, compared to $6.9 million in the third quarter of 2016. The increase is primarily related to increased volume year-over-year and a shift in mix from customer pick-up to delivery.

Direct selling, general, and administrative expenses were $4.6 million in the third quarter of 2017, compared to $5.7 million in the third quarter of 2016. The decrease in direct selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to cost saving activities.

Condiments

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

Net sales

 

$

333.8

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

322.9

 

 

 

100.0

%

Cost of sales

 

 

278.8

 

 

 

83.5

 

 

 

263.6

 

 

 

81.6

 

Gross profit

 

 

55.0

 

 

 

16.5

 

 

 

59.3

 

 

 

18.4

 

Freight out and commissions

 

 

14.8

 

 

 

4.4

 

 

 

14.3

 

 

 

4.4

 

Direct selling, general, and administrative

 

 

5.8

 

 

 

1.8

 

 

 

7.0

 

 

 

2.2

 

Direct operating income

 

$

34.4

 

 

 

10.3

%

 

$

38.0

 

 

 

11.8

%

Net sales in the Condiments segment increased $10.9 million, or 3.4%, in the third quarter of 2017 compared to the third quarter of 2016. The change in net sales from 2016 to 2017 was due to the following:


 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

2016 Net sales

 

$

322.9

 

 

 

 

 

Volume/mix

 

 

5.4

 

 

 

1.7

%

Pricing

 

 

3.3

 

 

 

1.0

 

Foreign currency

 

 

2.2

 

 

 

0.7

 

2017 Net sales

 

$

333.8

 

 

 

3.4

%

Net sales increased during the third quarter of 2017 compared to the third quarter of 2016 primarily due to favorable volume/mix from increased distribution, predominantly in the pickles, dressings, cheese, and salsa categories, favorable pricing, and favorable foreign currency exchange rates.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales increased 1.9%, from 81.6% in the third quarter of 2016 to 83.5% in the third quarter of 2017, primarily due to higher commodity costs (soy bean oil and dairy) and higher operating costs.

Freight out and commissions paid to independent sales brokers was $14.8 million in the third quarter of 2017, compared to $14.3 million in the third quarter of 2016. Costs remained consistent with sales activity as freight out and commissions as a percentage of net sales was 4.4% for both the third quarter of 2017 and 2016.

Direct selling, general, and administrative expenses were $5.8 million in the third quarter of 2017 and $7.0 million in the third quarter of 2016. The decrease in direct selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to cost saving activities.

Meals

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

Net sales

 

$

284.6

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

347.9

 

 

 

100.0

%

Cost of sales

 

 

233.7

 

 

 

82.1

 

 

 

291.6

 

 

 

83.8

 

Gross profit

 

 

50.9

 

 

 

17.9

 

 

 

56.3

 

 

 

16.2

 

Freight out and commissions

 

 

11.6

 

 

 

4.1

 

 

 

14.5

 

 

 

4.2

 

Direct selling, general, and administrative

 

 

7.2

 

 

 

2.5

 

 

 

8.7

 

 

 

2.5

 

Direct operating income

 

$

32.1

 

 

 

11.3

%

 

$

33.1

 

 

 

9.5

%

Net sales in the Meals segment decreased $63.3 million, or (18.2)%, in the third quarter of 2017 compared to the third quarter of 2016. The change in net sales from 2016 to 2017 was due to the following:

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

2016 Net sales

 

$

347.9

 

 

 

 

 

Volume/mix

 

 

(14.6

)

 

 

(4.2

)%

Pricing

 

 

(3.1

)

 

 

(0.9

)

Acquisition/divestiture

 

 

(45.6

)

 

 

(13.1

)

2017 Net sales

 

$

284.6

 

 

 

(18.2

)%

Net sales decreased during the third quarter of 2017 compared to the third quarter of 2016 which is more than explained by the divestiture of the SIF business, unfavorable volume/mix from competitive pressure (principally in the ready-to-eat cereal category), and unfavorable pricing from competitive pressure.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales decreased 1.7%, from 83.8% in the third quarter of 2016 to 82.1% in the third quarter of 2017, primarily due to lower costs related to the SIF divestiture and favorable depreciation, partially offset by higher operating costs.

Freight out and commissions paid to independent sales brokers was $11.6 million in the third quarter of 2017, compared to $14.5 million in the third quarter of 2016. Freight out and commissions as a percentage of net sales was relatively flat in the third quarter of 2017 compared to the third quarter of 2016.


Direct selling, general, and administrative expenses were $7.2 million in the third quarter of 2017 compared to $8.7 million in 2016. Direct selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales was flat to prior year as the impactcosts associated with the divested business decreased proportionately with the decline in net sales.

Snacks

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

Net sales

 

$

332.6

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

351.7

 

 

 

100.0

%

Cost of sales

 

 

317.6

 

 

 

95.5

 

 

 

319.1

 

 

 

90.7

 

Gross profit

 

 

15.0

 

 

 

4.5

 

 

 

32.6

 

 

 

9.3

 

Freight out and commissions

 

 

8.4

 

 

 

2.5

 

 

 

8.6

 

 

 

2.4

 

Direct selling, general, and administrative

 

 

4.8

 

 

 

1.5

 

 

 

5.5

 

 

 

1.6

 

Direct operating income

 

$

1.8

 

 

 

0.5

%

 

$

18.5

 

 

 

5.3

%

Net sales in the Snacks segment decreased $19.1 million, or (5.4)%, in the third quarter of lower2017 compared to the third quarter of 2016. The change in net sales from 2016 to 2017 was due to the following:

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

2016 Net sales

 

$

351.7

 

 

 

 

 

Volume/mix

 

 

(25.1

)

 

 

(7.1

)%

Pricing

 

 

6.0

 

 

 

1.7

 

2017 Net sales

 

$

332.6

 

 

 

(5.4

)%

Net sales decreased during the third quarter of 2017 compared to the third quarter of 2016 primarily due to unfavorable volume/mix from soft consumer trends and the exit of low margin productsco-pack business, partially offset by favorable pricing from commodity-based price increases.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales increased 4.8%, from 90.7% in the third quarter of 2016 to 95.5% in the third quarter of 2017, primarily due to higher commodity costs (predominantly in cashews), unfavorable mix, and higher operating costs. Contributing to higher operating costs in the third quarter was the launch of a large scale private label customer in snack nuts.

Freight out and commissions paid to independent sales brokers was $8.4 million in the third quarter of 2017, compared to $8.6 million in 2016. Freight out and commissions as a percentage of net sales was relatively flat in the third quarter of 2017 compared to the third quarter of 2016.

Direct selling, general, and administrative expenses were $4.8 million in the third quarter of 2017 compared to $5.5 million in the third quarter of 2016. Direct selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased slightly year-over-year due to cost saving activities.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

Net Sales — Net sales increased by $208.7 million, or 4.7%, in the first nine months of 2017 compared to the first nine months of 2016. The change in net sales from 2016 to 2017 was due to the following:

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

2016 Net sales

 

$

4,398.5

 

 

 

 

 

Volume/mix

 

 

2.9

 

 

 

0.1

%

Pricing

 

 

(12.9

)

 

 

(0.3

)

Product recalls

 

 

15.3

 

 

 

0.3

 

Acquisition/divestiture

 

 

201.2

 

 

 

4.6

 

Foreign currency

 

 

2.2

 

 

 

 

2017 Net sales

 

$

4,607.2

 

 

 

4.7

%


The change in net sales is primarily due to an additional month of sales from the 2016 acquisition of the Private Brands Business, partially offset favorability from lower commodityby the divestiture of the SIF business in the second quarter of 2017 and unfavorable pricing. Volume/mix and foreign currency was relatively flat year-over-year. Included in net sales was $5.4 million of product recall reimbursement in the first nine months of 2017, compared to a $9.8 million cost in 2016, that contributed an increase of 0.3% to net sales year-over-year.

Cost of Sales — Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales was 82.1% in the first nine months of 2017, compared to 82.4% in the first nine months of 2016. Included in cost of sales in the first nine months of 2017 was $3.0 million related to product recall reimbursement compared to expense of $5.5 million in the first nine months of 2016. Also included in cost of sales was $13.5 million of restructuring and other margin improvement activities in the first nine months of 2017 compared to $3.9 million in the prior year. Finally, included in cost of sales for the nine months ended 2016 was $8.5 million of acquisition, integration, divestiture, and related costs compared to none in 2017. These transactions, coupled with the product recall reimbursement and improvedcosts outlined above in net sales, mix. The Company estimates the acquisition increased cost of sales as a percentage of net sales by approximately 1.4%.

Freight out and commissions paid to independent sales brokers were $56.2 million in the third quarter of 2016, compared to $23.3 million in 2015. The Private Brands Business acquisition accounted for $34.4 million of the increase. Before considering the Private Brands Business acquisition, costs were lower primarily due to decreased freight costs.

Direct selling and marketing expenses were $26.4 million in the third quarter of 2016 and $10.1 million in 2015. The acquisition of the Private Brands Business accounted for $13.6 million of the increase, with the remaining amount being due to investments in the sales force.

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Food Away From Home

   Three Months Ended September 30, 
   2016  2015 
   Dollars   Percent  Dollars   Percent 
   (Dollars in thousands) 

Net sales

  $      157,371     100.0 $94,601     100.0

Cost of sales

   133,013     84.5    75,791     80.1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

   24,358     15.5    18,810     19.9  

Freight out and commissions

   5,705     3.6    3,844     4.1  

Direct selling and marketing

   2,184     1.4    2,074     2.2  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Direct operating income

  $16,469             10.5 $        12,892               13.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sales in the Food Away From Home segment increased by $62.8 million, or 66.4%, in the third quarter of 2016 compared to the prior year. The change in net sales from 2015 to 2016 was due to the following:

   Dollars  Percent 
   (Dollars in thousands) 

2015 Net sales

  $94,601   

Volume/mix

   (1,692  (1.8)% 

Pricing

   (1,731  (1.7

Acquisitions

   66,170    69.9  

Foreign currency

   23      
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

2016 Net sales

  $        157,371              66.4 % 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net sales increased during the third quarter of 2016 compared to 2015 as the increase from the acquisition of the Private Brands Business was partially offset by unfavorable volume/mix and unfavorable pricing. Volume/mix increases in pickles and hot cereals were more than offset by volume/mix reductions in dressings and aseptic products, reflecting competitive pressures.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales increased to 84.5% in the third quarter of 2016 from 80.1% in 2015 due to the impact of lower margin products from the Private Brands Business. The Company estimates the acquisition increased cost of sales as a percentage of net sales by approximately 6.0%. Before considering the impact of the Private Brands Business, cost of sales as a percentage of net sales decreased due to favorable commodity prices and higher than normal prior year cost associated with the avian flu outbreak.

Freight out and commissions paid to independent sales brokers increased in the third quarter of 2016 by $1.9 million compared to 2015, due to the acquisition. Despite the increase in total expense, freight out and commissions decreased as a percentage of net sales due to lower freight rates.

Direct selling and marketing increased to $2.2 million in the third quarter of 2016 from $2.1 million in 2015 due to the acquisition. Despite the increase in total expense, direct selling and marketing decreased as a percentage of net sales due to cost saving initiatives.

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Industrial and Export

   Three Months Ended September 30, 
   2016  2015 
   Dollars   Percent  Dollars   Percent 
   (Dollars in thousands) 

Net sales

  $    123,511     100.0 $             106,262     100.0

Cost of sales

   102,556     83.0    85,919     80.8  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

   20,955     17.0    20,343     19.2  

Freight out and commissions

   3,230     2.6    3,620     3.4  

Direct selling and marketing

   1,294     1.1    615     0.6  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Direct operating income

  $16,431           13.3 $16,108                 15.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sales in the Industrial and Export segment increased $17.2 million, or 16.2%, in the third quarter of 2016, compared to the prior year. The change in net sales from 2015 to 2016 was due to the following:

   Dollars  Percent 
   (Dollars in thousands) 

2015 Net sales

  $            106,262   

Volume/mix

   (14,937  (14.1)% 

Pricing

   291    0.3  

Acquisitions

   32,375    30.5  

Foreign currency

   (480  (0.5
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

2016 Net sales

  $123,511                16.2 % 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net sales increased during the third quarter of 2016 compared to 2015 due to the acquisition of the Private Brands Business. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in volume/mix in most product categories, led by soup (where a large portion of the decrease was related to lower margin co-pack business), pickles, and non-dairy creamer. Increased competitive pressure is the primary cause of reduced volume/mix.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales increased from 80.8% in the third quarter of 2015 to 83.0% in 2016, primarily due to the impact of lower margin products from the Private Brands Business. The Company estimates the acquisition increased cost of sales as a percentage of net sales by approximately 2.7%. Before considering the impact of the Private Brands Business, cost of sales as a percentage of net sales decreased due to improved sales mix and favorable commodity prices.

Freight out and commissions paid to independent sales brokers were $3.2 million in the third quarter of 2016 and $3.6 million in 2015. The decrease is due to the impact lower freight rates and lower volume.

Direct selling and marketing increased to $1.3 million in the third quarter of 2016 from $0.6 million in 2015, primarily due to the acquisition.

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

Net Sales — Net sales increased 87.9% to $4,398.4 million0.1% in the first nine months of 2016 compared to $2,341.0 million2017 and 0.6% in the first nine months of 2015.2016. The increase was due to sales from the 2016 acquisition of the Private Brands Business and favorable volume/mix, partially offset by unfavorable pricing and foreign exchange. During the second quarter of 2016, the Company announced a recall of certain products that impacted net sales by $9.8 million, which was not allocated to the segments. The Company expects to be fully indemnified for the amount. Net sales by segment are shown in the following table:

   Nine Months Ended September 30, 
          $ Increase/  % Increase/ 
   2016  2015   (Decrease)  (Decrease) 
   (Dollars in thousands) 

North American Retail Grocery

  $ 3,599,506   $1,768,938    $1,830,568    103.5  % 

Food Away From Home

   394,704    280,726     113,978    40.6  

Industrial and Export

   414,047    291,327     122,720    42.1  

Unallocated

   (9,845       (9,845    
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

Total

  $4,398,412   $ 2,340,991    $ 2,057,421    87.9  % 
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

Cost of Sales — All expenses incurred to bring a product to completion are included in cost of sales. These include the costs of raw materials, ingredients and packaging, labor, facilities and equipment, operation and maintenance of our warehouses, and transportation of our finished products from our manufacturing facilities to distribution centers. Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales was 82.4% in the first nine months of 2016, compared to 80.2% in 2015. Contributing to theremaining 0.2% increase in cost of sales as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to higher operating costs, higher commodity costs, and unfavorable mix, partially offset by a reduction in variable incentive compensation and depreciation.

Operating Expenses — Total operating expenses were $722.0 million in the impactfirst nine months of lower margin products2017 compared to $627.8 million in the first nine months of 2016. The increase in 2017 resulted from the recent acquisition, which accounts for approximately 170 basis pointsfollowing:

Selling and distribution expenses increased $3.0 million, or 1.0%, in the first nine months of 2017 compared to the increase in costfirst nine months of sales2016. Selling and distribution expenses as a percentage of net sales. Includedsales decreased to 6.4% in costthe first nine months of 2017 compared to 6.6% in the first nine months of 2016.  The increase in selling and distribution expense dollars is primarily related to the additional month of Private Brands Business in 2017, while the decrease in selling and distribution expense as a percentage of net sales was approximately $8.4primarily due to cost saving activities and reduced variable incentive compensation.

General and administrative expenses decreased by $15.3 million, or 6.3%, in the first nine months of 2017 compared to the first nine months of 2016. This decrease is primarily related to lower acquisition, integration, divestiture, and integration costs and $3.9 million of restructuringrelated costs in the first nine months of 20162017 compared to only $0.7 million of acquisition and integration costs in the prior year. Also contributing to the increase in cost of sales relative to net sales was the year-over-year impact of unfavorable foreign exchange, increased operating costs, and approximately $5.5 million of costs related to the product recall, which more than offset the impact of favorable input costs. The Company expects to be fully indemnified for all costs associated with the recall.

Operating Expenses — Total operating expenses were $627.8 million during the first nine months of 2016, compared to $299.1 millionpartially offset by an additional month of Private Brands business in 2015. The increase in 2016 resulted2016. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased from the following:

Selling and distribution expenses increased $158.5 million, or 118.7%,5.6% in the first nine months of 2016 compared to 2015, primarily5.0% in the first nine months of 2017 due to $158.5the change in acquisition, integration, divestiture, and related costs year-over-year. In the first nine months of 2016, the Company incurred approximately $42.0 million of incrementalacquisition, integration, divestiture, and related costs from the recent acquisition. Before considering the impact ofprimarily related to the Private Brands Business selling and distribution expenses were relatively flat, as additional investments in the sales force were offset by favorable freight costs.

General and administrative expenses increased by $125.3acquisition, compared to $12.7 million in the first nine months of 2016 compared2017. Excluding the impact of acquisition, integration, divestiture, and related costs, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales was relatively flat year-over-year as an additional month of Private Brands business, increased stock compensation costs related to 2015, of which $67.1 million pertained to continuing coststhe shift of the acquired business. Also contributingannual grant period to the increase was $42.0 million of acquisitionfirst quarter in 2017, and integration costs in the first nine months of 2016 compared to $4.2 million in the prior year. The remaining increase of $20.4 million was due to approximately $21.0 million in higher incentive compensation as compared to prior year, the general growthbuild-out of the business, and duplicative costs asnew segment structure was mostly offset by a result of the Private Brands Business. In the prior year, the Company reducedreduction in variable incentive compensation due to operating results.compensation.

Amortization expense increased by $35.2$4.9 million in the first nine months of 20162017 compared to 2015,the first nine months of 2016, primarily due to the amortization of intangible assets from the acquisition.acquisition of Private Brands.

Other operating expense was $111.9 million in the first nine months of 2016 was2017 compared to $10.3 million compared to $0.5 million in 2015.the first nine months of 2016. The increase was primarilyentirely due to a loss on the divestiture of the SIF business of $85.6 million and higher costs associated with restructuringsrestructuring and other margin improvement activities that were announced in recent quarters with respect to the TreeHouse 2020 margin improvement plan and the Company’s closure of the Brooklyn Park, Minnesota; Plymouth, Indiana; City of Industry, California; Ayer, Massachusetts; Azusa, California; Delta, British Columbia (frozen griddle); and Ripon, Wisconsin facilities as well as the downsizing of the Dothan, Alabama and Battle Creek, Michigan facilities. See Note 2 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding restructuring and margin improvement activities.

Interest Expense — Interest expense increased to $88.0$92.9 million in the first nine months of 2016,2017, compared to $34.0$88.0 million in 2015,2016, due to higher debt levels and higheraverage interest rates from financing the acquisition.acquisition and Federal interest rate increases.

Interest Income – Interest income of $3.6$3.5 million includes $2.2$1.6 million of interest income recorded in the first quarter related to annual patronage refunds pertaining to Term Loan A. The patronage refund represents our participation in a capital plan related to our Term Loan A and is an annual payment based on a percentage of our average daily loan balance. The remaining $1.9 million in interest income pertainsprimarily relates to cash held by our Canadian subsidiaries and gains on investments, as discussed in Note 5.

investments.

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Foreign Currency The Company’s foreign currency impact was a $5.9$2.8 million gain for the first nine months of 2016,2017, compared to a lossgain of $18.2$6.0 million in 2015,the first nine months of 2016, primarily due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates between the U.S. and Canadian dollar during the respective nine month periods.


Other (Income) Expense, net — Other incomeexpense was $0.3$1.0 million for the first nine months of 2016,2017, compared to income of $0.4$0.3 million in 2015. This balance was due to the non-cash mark-to-market adjustments on derivative contracts, primarily foreign currency contracts and interest rate swap agreements, offset by the write-off of the indemnification asset discussed below.

Income Taxes — Income tax expense was recorded at an effective rate of 29.3% in the first nine months of 2016 compared2016. The change was mostly due to 31.8%hedging activities, primarily foreign currency contracts, commodity contracts, and interest rate swaps.

Income Taxes — Income tax benefit of $9.0 million was recorded in 2015. During the first nine months of 2016,2017 compared to expense of $16.8 million for the Company’ssame period of 2016. The effective tax rate was favorably impacted by the reversal of $3.1 million of tax reserve assumed in prior acquisitions. The Company also recognized $3.1 million of non-operating expense(65.2)% for the write-offfirst nine months of 2017 and 24.0% for the first nine months of 2016. The change in the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to September 30, 2016 is primarily a result of the income tax benefits related indemnification assets, which is included in Other (income) expense, net.

to share-based payments, the income tax benefit from the release of reserves for unrecognized tax benefits due to the lapse of statutes, and a benefit from foreign tax credits on a year-over-year basis. Our effective tax rate may change from period to period based on recurring and non-recurring factors including the jurisdictional mix of earnings, enacted tax legislation, state income taxes, settlement of tax audits, and the expiration of the statute of limitations in relation to unrecognized tax benefits.

The Company’s effective tax rate differs from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate primarily due to state tax expense, and the benefits associated with the federal domestic production activities deduction, andthe excess tax benefits related to share-based payments, the benefit of an intercompany financing structure entered into in conjunction with the E.D. Smith Foods, Ltd. (“E.D. Smith”) acquisition in 2007.

2007, and the benefit derived from foreign tax credits.

49


Nine Months Ended September 30, 20162017 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 20152016 — Results by Segment

North American Retail GroceryBaked Goods

 

  Nine Months Ended September 30, 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

  2016 2015 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

  Dollars   Percent Dollars   Percent 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

  (Dollars in thousands) 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

Net sales

  $        3,599,506         100.0 $        1,768,938         100.0

 

$

1,016.6

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

871.8

 

 

 

100.0

%

Cost of sales

   2,929,908     81.4   1,425,772     80.6  

 

 

807.6

 

 

 

79.4

 

 

 

698.2

 

 

 

80.1

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Gross profit

   669,598     18.6   343,166     19.4  

 

 

209.0

 

 

 

20.6

 

 

 

173.6

 

 

 

19.9

 

Freight out and commissions

   154,465     4.3   69,393     3.9  

 

 

63.8

 

 

 

6.3

 

 

 

54.4

 

 

 

6.2

 

Direct selling and marketing

   72,376     2.0   31,553     1.8  
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Direct selling, general, and administrative

 

 

23.9

 

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

21.8

 

 

 

2.5

 

Direct operating income

  $442,757     12.3 $242,220     13.7

 

$

121.3

 

 

 

11.9

%

 

$

97.4

 

 

 

11.2

%

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Net sales in the North American Retail GroceryBaked Goods segment increased by $1,830.6$144.8 million, or 103.5%16.6%, in the first nine months of 20162017 compared to the first nine months of 2015.2016. The change in net sales from 20152016 to 20162017 was due to the following:

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

  Dollars Percent 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

  (Dollars in thousands) 

2015 Net sales

  $1,768,938   

2016 Net sales

 

$

871.8

 

 

 

 

 

Volume/mix

   50,243   2.8  % 

 

 

10.0

 

 

 

1.1

%

Pricing

   (13,077 (0.7

 

 

(5.7

)

 

 

(0.7

)

Acquisitions

   1,805,199   102.0  

Acquisition/divestiture

 

 

140.0

 

 

 

16.1

 

Foreign currency

   (11,797 (0.6

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

0.1

 

  

 

  

 

 

2016 Net sales

  $      3,599,506       103.5  % 
  

 

  

 

 

2017 Net sales

 

$

1,016.6

 

 

 

16.6

%

The increase in net

Net sales increased from 20152016 to 2016 resulted from the acquisition2017 mostly due to an additional month of the Private Brands Business in 2017 and increasedfavorable volume/mix (predominantly in the cracker, griddle, and dough categories), partially offset by unfavorable pricing and foreign exchange. During the first nine months of 2016, the Company experienced volume/mix increases in single serve beverages (where the Company gained additional distribution), carton soup and dressings that were partially offset by lower volume/mix in canned soup, non-dairy creamer, pickles, other sauces, hot cereals, and dry dinners.mostly from competitive pressure.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales decreased 0.7%, from 80.1% in the first nine months of 2016 increased 0.8% compared to last year, as79.4% in the impactfirst nine months of lower margin products from the Private Brands Business and unfavorable foreign exchange offset favorability from2017, primarily due to lower commodity costs (flour, sugar, and improved sales mix. The Company estimateseggs), partially offset by higher operating costs and the acquisition increased costnon-repeat of sales as a percentagerebate received in the second quarter of net sales by approximately 1.2%.2016.

Freight out and commissions paid to independent sales brokers were $154.5was $63.8 million in the first nine months of 2016,2017, compared to $69.4 million in 2015. The Private Brands Business acquisition accounted for $91.0 million of the increase. Before considering the Private Brands Business acquisition, costs were lower due to decreased freight costs.

Direct selling and marketing expenses were $72.4$54.4 million in the first nine months of 2016 and $31.6 million in 2015.2016. The increase is primarily associated with the additional month of Private Brands Business acquisition added $33.6in 2017. Freight and commissions as a percentage of net sales was relatively flat year-over-year.

Direct selling, general, and administrative expenses were $23.9 million in the first nine months of costs.2017 compared to $21.8 million in the first nine months of 2016. The remaining increase of $7.2 million isin direct selling, general, and administrative expenses was primarily due toan additional investments


month of Private Brands Business in the2017. Direct selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales force and the general growth of the business.was relatively flat year-over-year.

Beverages

 

50

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

Net sales

 

$

759.1

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

672.7

 

 

 

100.0

%

Cost of sales

 

 

544.6

 

 

 

71.7

 

 

 

459.4

 

 

 

68.3

 

Gross profit

 

 

214.5

 

 

 

28.3

 

 

 

213.3

 

 

 

31.7

 

Freight out and commissions

 

 

28.3

 

 

 

3.8

 

 

 

20.0

 

 

 

3.0

 

Direct selling, general, and administrative

 

 

15.5

 

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

17.7

 

 

 

2.6

 

Direct operating income

 

$

170.7

 

 

 

22.5

%

 

$

175.6

 

 

 

26.1

%

 


Food Away From Home

   Nine Months Ended September 30, 
   2016  2015 
   Dollars   Percent  Dollars   Percent 
   (Dollars in thousands) 

Net sales

  $        394,704         100.0 $        280,726         100.0

Cost of sales

   320,699     81.3    224,280     79.9  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

   74,005     18.7    56,446     20.1  

Freight out and commissions

   14,428     3.6    10,992     3.9  

Direct selling and marketing

   8,143     2.1    6,000     2.1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Direct operating income

  $51,434     13.0 $39,454     14.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sales in the Food Away From HomeBeverages segment increased by $114.0$86.4 million, or 40.6%12.8%, in the first nine months of 20162017 compared to the prior year.first nine months of 2016. The change in net sales from 20152016 to 20162017 was due to the following:

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

  Dollars Percent 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

  (Dollars in thousands) 

2015 Net sales

  $280,726   

2016 Net sales

 

$

672.7

 

 

 

 

 

Volume/mix

   (10,501 (3.7)% 

 

 

100.2

 

 

 

14.9

%

Pricing

   (249 (0.1

 

 

(11.3

)

 

 

(1.7

)

Acquisitions

   125,843   44.8  

Foreign currency

   (1,115 (0.4
  

 

  

 

 

2016 Net sales

  $      394,704       40.6 % 
  

 

  

 

 

Acquisition/divestiture

 

 

(2.5

)

 

 

(0.4

)

2017 Net sales

 

$

759.1

 

 

 

12.8

%

Net sales increased during the first nine months offrom 2016 compared to 20152017 primarily due to favorable volume/mix associated with additional distribution, primarily in the acquisition of the Private Brands Businesssingle serve beverage, broth, non-dairy creamer, and tea categories, partially offset by unfavorable volume/mixpricing due to competitive pressure and unfavorable foreign exchange. Volume/mix increaseslower sales due to the sale of a part of the Tetra re-cart broth business associated with the divestiture of the SIF business in hot cereals were more than offset by volume/mix reductions in dressings, pickles, aseptic products, and other sauces, resulting from competitive pressures.the second quarter of 2017.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales increased to 81.3%3.4%, from 68.3% in the first nine months of 2016 from 79.9%to 71.7% in 2015the first nine months of 2017, primarily due to the impact of lower margin products from the Private Brands Businesshigher commodity costs (primarily oils) and unfavorable foreign exchange for the Canadian operations, partially offset by favorable input costs. The Company estimates the acquisition increased cost of sales as a percentage of net sales by approximately 2.1%.mix.

Freight out and commissions paid to independent sales brokers increased in the first nine months of 2016 by $3.4 million compared to 2015, due to the acquisition. Before considering the impact of the acquisition, freight out and commissions would have been lower than prior year due to lower freight rates.

Direct selling and marketing increased to $8.1was $28.3 million in the first nine months of 2016 from $6.02017, compared to $20.0 million in 2015,the first nine months of 2016.  Freight out and commissions paid as a percentage of net sales increased year-over-year by 0.8%.  The increase is primarily related to increased volume year-over-year and a shift in mix from customer pick-up to delivery.

Direct selling, general, and administrative expenses were $15.5 million in the first nine months of 2017 and $17.7 million in the first nine months of 2016. The decrease in direct selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales (0.6%) was due to the acquisition and additional investments in the sales force.cost saving activities.

Condiments

 

51

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

Net sales

 

$

988.8

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

959.0

 

 

 

100.0

%

Cost of sales

 

 

824.5

 

 

 

83.4

 

 

 

780.3

 

 

 

81.4

 

Gross profit

 

 

164.3

 

 

 

16.6

 

 

 

178.7

 

 

 

18.6

 

Freight out and commissions

 

 

42.2

 

 

 

4.3

 

 

 

41.1

 

 

 

4.3

 

Direct selling, general, and administrative

 

 

19.9

 

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

22.6

 

 

 

2.3

 

Direct operating income

 

$

102.2

 

 

 

10.3

%

 

$

115.0

 

 

 

12.0

%

 


Industrial and Export

   Nine Months Ended September 30, 
   2016  2015 
   Dollars   Percent  Dollars   Percent 
   (Dollars in thousands) 

Net sales

  $        414,047         100.0 $        291,327         100.0

Cost of sales

   351,076     84.8    230,608     79.2  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

   62,971     15.2    60,719     20.8  

Freight out and commissions

   9,494     2.3    7,311     2.5  

Direct selling and marketing

   3,153     0.7    1,681     0.5  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Direct operating income

  $50,324     12.2 $51,727     17.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sales in the Industrial and ExportCondiments segment increased $122.7$29.8 million, or 42.1%3.1%, in the first nine months of 20162017 compared to the prior year.first nine months of 2016. The change in net sales from 20152016 to 20162017 was due to the following:


 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

  Dollars Percent 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

  (Dollars in thousands) 

2015 Net sales

  $291,327   

2016 Net sales

 

$

959.0

 

 

 

 

 

Volume/mix

   (20,666 (7.1)% 

 

 

6.8

 

 

 

0.7

%

Pricing

   (2,230 (0.8

 

 

1.5

 

 

 

0.1

 

Acquisitions

   146,636   50.3  

Acquisition/divestiture

 

 

19.8

 

 

 

2.1

 

Foreign currency

   (1,020 (0.3

 

 

1.7

 

 

 

0.2

 

  

 

  

 

 

2016 Net sales

  $      414,047       42.1 % 
  

 

  

 

 

2017 Net sales

 

$

988.8

 

 

 

3.1

%

Net sales increased during the first nine monthsfrom 2016 to 2017 mostly due to an additional month of 2016 compared to 2015 as the increase from the acquisition of the Private Brands Business was partially offset by unfavorablein 2017, favorable volume/mix from increased distribution (predominantly in the pickles and dressings categories), and favorable foreign currency and pricing. Volume/mix was lower due to competitive pressures, primarily in single serve beverages and soup and infant feeding products, partially offset by an increase in pickles.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales increased 2.0%, from 79.2%81.4% in the first nine months of 20152016 to 84.8%83.4% in 2016,the first nine months of 2017, primarily due to the impact of lower margin products from the Private Brands Businesshigher operating costs and a shift in legacy mix to lower margin products resulting from competitive pressures, particularly in single serve beverageshigher commodity costs primarily for soy bean oil, cucumbers, peppers, and infant feeding. The Company estimates the acquisition increased cost of sales as a percentage of net sales by approximately 4.4%.packaging.

Freight out and commissions paid to independent sales brokers were $9.5was $42.2 million in the first nine months of 2016 and $7.32017, compared to $41.1 million in 2015.the first nine months of 2016. Costs remained consistent with sales activity as freight out and commissions as a percentage of net sales was 4.3% for both the first nine months of 2017 and 2016.

Direct selling, general, and administrative expenses were $19.9 million in the first nine months of 2017 and $22.6 million in the first nine months of 2016. The increase isdecrease in direct selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales (0.3%) was due to cost saving activities.

Meals

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

Net sales

 

$

897.0

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

937.3

 

 

 

100.0

%

Cost of sales

 

 

735.6

 

 

 

82.0

 

 

 

784.9

 

 

 

83.7

 

Gross profit

 

 

161.4

 

 

 

18.0

 

 

 

152.4

 

 

 

16.3

 

Freight out and commissions

 

 

39.2

 

 

 

4.4

 

 

 

39.4

 

 

 

4.2

 

Direct selling, general, and administrative

 

 

22.3

 

 

 

2.5

 

 

 

24.1

 

 

 

2.6

 

Direct operating income

 

$

99.9

 

 

 

11.1

%

 

$

88.9

 

 

 

9.5

%

Net sales in the Meals segment decreased $40.3 million, or (4.3)%, in the first nine months of 2017 compared to the first nine months of 2016. The change in net sales from 2016 to 2017 was due to the following:

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

2016 Net sales

 

$

937.3

 

 

 

 

 

Volume/mix

 

 

(24.9

)

 

 

(2.6

)%

Pricing

 

 

(11.8

)

 

 

(1.3

)

Acquisition/divestiture

 

 

(3.6

)

 

 

(0.4

)

2017 Net sales

 

$

897.0

 

 

 

(4.3

)%

Net sales decreased from 2016 to 2017 primarily due to the impactdivestiture of the acquisition.SIF business, unfavorable volume/mix (predominantly in the cereal and pasta categories), and unfavorable pricing related to commodity-based price reductions and competitive pressure, partially offset by an additional month of Private Brands Business in 2017.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales decreased 1.7%, from 83.7% in the first nine months of 2016 to 82.0% in the first nine months of 2017, primarily due to an additional month of higher margin Private Brands Business and lower depreciation, commodity, and operating costs.


Freight out and commissions paid to independent sales brokers was $39.2 million in the first nine months of 2017, compared to $39.4 million in the first nine months of 2016. Freight out and commissions as a percentage of net sales was 4.4% in the first nine months of 2017 compared to 4.2% in 2016. The increase is associated with temporarily higher freight costs associated with one customer primarily in the first quarter.

Direct selling, general, and administrative expenses were $22.3 million in the first nine months of 2017 compared to $24.1 million in the first nine months of 2016. Direct selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales was relatively flat in the first nine months of 2017 compared to the first nine months of 2016.

Snacks

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

Net sales

 

$

940.2

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

967.5

 

 

 

100.0

%

Cost of sales

 

 

874.8

 

 

 

93.0

 

 

 

878.9

 

 

 

90.8

 

Gross profit

 

 

65.4

 

 

 

7.0

 

 

 

88.6

 

 

 

9.2

 

Freight out and commissions

 

 

22.2

 

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

23.5

 

 

 

2.5

 

Direct selling, general, and administrative

 

 

18.8

 

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

17.8

 

 

 

1.8

 

Direct operating income

 

$

24.4

 

 

 

2.6

%

 

$

47.3

 

 

 

4.9

%

Net sales in the Snacks segment decreased $27.3 million, or (2.8)%, in the first nine months of 2017 compared to the first nine months of 2016. The change in net sales from 2016 to 2017 was due to the following:

 

 

Dollars

 

 

Percent

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

2016 Net sales

 

$

967.5

 

 

 

 

 

Volume/mix

 

 

(89.2

)

 

 

(9.2

)%

Pricing

 

 

14.4

 

 

 

1.5

 

Acquisition/divestiture

 

 

47.5

 

 

 

4.9

 

2017 Net sales

 

$

940.2

 

 

 

(2.8

)%

Net sales decreased from 2016 to 2017 primarily due to unfavorable volume/mix from weak consumer trends in the first nine months of 2017 compared to the prior year and the exit from low margin co-pack business, partially offset by an additional month of Private Brands Business in 2017 and favorable pricing.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales increased 2.2%, from 90.8% in the first nine months of 2016 to 93.0% in the first nine months of 2017, primarily due to lower freight rates.the impact of higher commodity costs (mostly in cashews) and higher operating costs, partially offset by lapping a 2016 quality issue.

Direct sellingFreight out and marketing increasedcommissions paid to $3.2independent sales brokers decreased to $22.2 million in the first nine months of 2017, compared to $23.5 million in the first nine months of 2016 from $1.7 million in 2015, primarily due to the acquisitionlower volumes. Freight out and additional investmentscommissions as a percentage of net sales was relatively flat in the first nine months of 2017 compared to the first nine months of 2016.

Direct selling, general, and administrative expenses were $18.8 million in the first nine months of 2017 compared to $17.8 million in the first nine months of 2016. The increase in direct selling, general, and administrative expenses was primarily due to an additional month of Private Brands Business in 2017. Direct selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales force.increased slightly year-over-year due to the realignment of the Company’s organizational structure and the associated build-out of the Snacks segment.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flow

Management assesses the Company’s liquidity in terms of its ability to generate cash to fund its operating, investing, and financing activities. The Company continues to generate substantial cash flow from operating activities and remains in a strong financial position, with resources available for reinvesting in existing businesses, conducting acquisitions, and managing its capital structure on a short and long-term basis. If additional borrowings are needed, approximately $571.3$729.5 million was available under the Revolving


Credit Facility as of September 30, 2016.2017. See Note 119 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our Revolving Credit Facility. We believe that, given our cash flow from operating activities and our available credit capacity, we comply with the current terms of the Revolving Credit Facility and can meet foreseeable financial requirements.

The Company’s cash flowsfollowing table is derived from operating, investing, and financing activities, as reflected in theour Condensed Consolidated StatementsStatement of Cash Flows, are summarized in the following tables:Flows:

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

$

263.4

 

 

$

298.4

 

Investing activities

 

 

(95.6

)

 

 

(2,787.1

)

Financing activities

 

 

(98.7

)

 

 

2,497.2

 

 

   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2016  2015 
   (In thousands) 

Cash flows from operating activities:

   

Net income

  $49,476   $77,655  

Depreciation and amortization

   208,133    91,932  

Stock-based compensation

   22,784    15,503  

Deferred income taxes

   (1,630  239  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions

   30,648    (28,642

Other

   (14,696  12,503  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $        294,715   $        169,190  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating Activities

Our cash provided byfrom operations was $294.7$263.4 million in the first nine months of 20162017 compared to $169.2$298.4 million in 2015, an increase2016, a decrease of $125.5 million, which is due, in part, to the acquisition of the Private Brands Business in February 2016.$35.0 million. The following discussion describes the changes in cash from operating activities on a consolidated basis, including the operations of the Private Brands Business since the acquisition date. The increasedecrease in cash provided by operations is attributableoperating activities was primarily due to changes in working capital of $59.3 million and lower net income being offset by higher levels of depreciation and amortization as compared to the prior year, which results in an additional $88.0$30.4 million in cash flow.

Within working capital, receivables resulted in a use of $31.3 million, as the seasonal decrease in receivables in the prior year outpaced the decrease this year. The change in receivables mirrored the sales trends experienced by the Company. Inventories provided approximately $53.6 million of working capital, primarily from the change in the Private Brands Business’s inventories since February 1, 2016. The inventory of the Private Brands Business decreased approximately $76.0 million since February 1, 2016 due to lower commodity costs, the seasonality of the business, and improved inventory management. Prepaid expenses and other assets resulted in a use of $26.1 millionmostly due to higher levelsoperating and commodity costs. Cash provided by working capital declined $109.2 million primarily due to a build of prepaid taxes and software. Finally, accountsinventory associated with recent distribution gains, partially offset by improved payable and accruals accounted for approximately $63.1 million of the increase,cash management resulting in part due to more efficient use of cash and higher levels ofa reduction in accounts payable and accrued payroll and benefits associated with the Private Brands Business (the Company did not assume payables for nine plants as of the acquisition date, but has been responsible for post-acquisition payables).expenses.

 

   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2016  2015 
   (In thousands) 

Cash flows from investing activities:

   

Additions to property, plant, and equipment

  $(131,942 $(57,188

Additions to intangible assets

   (10,904  (9,663

Acquisitions, less cash acquired

   (2,644,364    

Other

   78    (294
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

  $    (2,787,132 $    (67,145
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Investing Activities

In the first nine months of 2016,2017, cash used in investing activities increaseddecreased by $2.7 billion compared to 2015,2016, due to the acquisition of the Private Brands Business in the first quarter of 2016.

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We expect capital spending programs to be approximately $211$175 million in 2016.2017. Capital spending in 20162017 is focused on food safety, quality, productivity improvements, continued implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning system, TreeHouse 2020, and routine equipment upgrades or replacements at our plants.

 

   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2016  2015 
   (In thousands) 

Cash flows from financing activities:

  

Net borrowing (repayment) of debt

  $1,697,436   $(135,922

Payment of deferred financing costs

   (34,328    

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock

   835,131      

Equity award financing activities

   2,623    6,225  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

  $        2,500,862   $            (129,697
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Financing Activities

Net cash provided byused in financing activities increaseddecreased by $2.6 billion in the first nine months of 20162017 compared to 2015, as2016.  The Company reduced net debt by approximately $300 million since September 30, 2016 consistent with our objective of using available cash to pay down outstanding debt. The cash used in 2016 was related to the Company fundedfunding the acquisition of the Private Brands Business primarily through the issuance of common stock, the 2024 Notes, and Term Loan A-2.A-2 in the first quarter.

As of September 30, 2016, $47.22017, $55.0 million of cash held by our foreign subsidiaries as cash and cash equivalents is expected to be used for general corporate purposes in foreign jurisdictions, including capital projects and acquisitions. The cash relates to foreign earnings that, if repatriated, would result in a tax liability. As of September 30, 2016, $2.92017, $2.6 million of cash is restricted from use to meet certain insurance requirements.

Cash provided by operating activities is used to pay down debt and fund investments in property, plant, and equipment.

Our short-term financing needs are primarily for financing working capital, and due to the seasonal nature of our business, are generally highest in the second and third quarters as inventory levels increase relative to other quarters.capital. As discussed in theSeasonalitysection, as our product portfolio has grown, we have shifted to a higher percentage of cold weather products, resulting in inventory builds in the second and third quarters, as the Company prepares for the fall and winter months. As a result of our product portfolio and the related seasonality,”, our financing needs are generally highest in the second and third quarters due to inventory builds, while cash flow is highest in the fourth and first quarters following the seasonalitycorresponding sale of our sales.this built-up inventory. We expect our Revolving Credit Facility, plus cash flow from operations, to be adequate to provide liquidity for current operations. Our long-term financing needs depend largely on potential acquisition activity.

Free Cash Flow
In addition to measuring our cash flow generation and usage based upon the operating, investing, and financing classifications included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, we also measure free cash flow (a Non-GAAP measure) which represents net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures.  We believe free cash flow is an important measure of operating performance because it provides management and investors a measure of cash generated from operations that is available for mandatory payment obligations and investment opportunities such as funding acquisitions, repaying debt, and repurchasing our common stock.


The following table reconciles our free cash flow to cash flow provided by operating activities, the most comparable GAAP measure:

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

Free Cash Flow

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

Cash flow provided by operating activities

 

$

263.4

 

 

$

298.4

 

Less:  Capital expenditures

 

 

(121.1

)

 

 

(142.8

)

Free cash flow

 

$

142.3

 

 

$

155.6

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we generated free cash flow of $142.3 million.  Free cash flow in 2017 decreased $13.3 million over the prior year primarily due to lower cash flow provided by operations.

Debt Obligations

At September 30, 2017, we had $120.0 million in borrowings outstanding under our Revolving Credit Facility, $276.7 million outstanding under Term Loan A, $172.5 million outstanding under Term Loan A-1, $973.8 million outstanding under Term Loan A-2, $400.0 million of the 2022 Notes outstanding, $775.0 million of the 2024 Notes outstanding, and $3.0 million of other obligations. In addition, at September 30, 2017, there were $50.5 million in letters of credit under the Revolving Credit Facility that were issued but undrawn.

Also, at September 30, 2017, our Revolving Credit Facility provided for an aggregate commitment of $900 million, of which $729.5 million was available. Interest rates on debt outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility, Term Loan A, Term Loan A-1, and Term Loan A-2 (collectively known as the “Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”) for the three months ended September 30, 2017 averaged 3.11%. Including the interest rate swap agreements with a weighted average fixed interest rate base of approximately 0.86% on $500 million, the average rate decreases to 2.99%.

We are in compliance with all applicable debt covenants as of September 30, 2017. From an interest coverage ratio perspective, the Company’s actual ratio as of September 30, 2017 is 105.0% higher than the minimum required level. As it relates to the leverage ratio, the Company was 2.86% below the maximum level.

See Note 9 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our indebtedness and related agreements.

Seasonality

In the aggregate, our sales do not vary significantly by quarter but are slightly weighted toward the second half of the year, particularly the fourth quarter, with a more pronounced impact on profitability. As our product portfolio has grown, we have shifted to a higher percentage of cold weather products. Products that show a higher level of seasonality include non-dairy powdered creamer, coffee, specialty teas, cappuccinos, hot cereal, saltine and entertainment crackers, in-store bakery items, refrigerated dough products, and certain pasta products, all of which generally have higher sales in the first and fourth quarters. Additionally, sales of soupbroths and snack nuts are generally higher in the fourth quarter. Warmer weather products such as dressings, pickles, and condiments typically have higher sales in the second quarter, while drink mixes generally show higher sales in the second and third quarters. As a result of our product portfolio and the related seasonality, our financing needs are generally highest in the second and third quarters due to inventory builds, while cash flow is highest in the fourth and first quarters following the seasonality of our sales.

Debt Obligations

At September 30, 2016, we had $279.0 million in borrowings outstanding under our Revolving Credit Facility, $289.9 million outstanding under Term Loan A, $182.5 million outstanding under Term Loan A-1, $1,012.2 million outstanding under Term Loan A-2, $400.0 million of the 2022 Notes outstanding, $775.0 million of the 2024 Notes outstanding, and $4.3 million of tax increment financing and other obligations. In addition, at September 30, 2016, there were $49.7 million in letters of credit under the Revolving Credit Facility that were issued but undrawn.

Also, at September 30, 2016, our Revolving Credit Facility provided for an aggregate commitment of $900 million, of which $571.3 million was available. Interest rates on debt outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility, Term Loan A, Term Loan A-1, and Term Loan A-2 (collectively known as the “Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”) for the three months ended September 30, 2016 averaged 2.47%. The $500 million of interest rate swap agreements does not go into effect until January 31, 2017.

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We are in compliance with all applicable debt covenants as of September 30, 2016. From an interest coverage ratio perspective, the Company’s actual ratio as of September 30, 2016 is nearly 110.9% higher than the minimum required level. As it relates to the leverage ratio, the Company was nearly 31.8% below the maximum level.

See Note 11 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our indebtedness and related agreements.

Non-GAAP Measures

We have included in this report measures of financial performance that are not defined by GAAP (“Non-GAAP”). A non-GAAPNon-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of financial performance that excludes or includes amounts so as to be different than the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. We believe these measures provide useful information to the users of the financial statements as we also have included these measures in other communications and publications.

For each of these non-GAAPNon-GAAP financial measures, we provide a reconciliation between the non-GAAPNon-GAAP measure and the most directly comparable GAAP measure, an explanation of why management believes the non-GAAPNon-GAAP measure provides useful information to financial statement users, and any additional purposes for which management uses the non-GAAPNon-GAAP measure. This non-GAAP Non-GAAP


financial information is provided as additional information for the financial statement users and is not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP. These non-GAAPNon-GAAP measures may be different from similar measures used by other companies.

Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share, Adjusting for Certain Items Affecting Comparability

Adjusted earnings per fully diluted share (“Adjusted Diluted EPS”) reflects adjustments to GAAP earnings per fully diluted share to identify items that, in management’s judgment, significantly affect the assessment of earnings results between periods. This information is provided in order to allow investors to make meaningful comparisons of the Company’s earnings performance between periods and to view the Company’s business from the same perspective as Company management. This measure is also used as a component of the Board of Director’s measurement of the Company’s performance for incentive compensation purposes. As the Company cannot predict the timing and amount of charges that include, but are not limited to, items such as acquisition, integration, divestiture, and related costs, mark-to-market adjustments on derivative contracts, foreign currency exchange impact on the re-measurement of intercompany notes, or facility closingsrestructuring and reorganizations,margin improvement activities, management does not consider these costs when evaluating the Company’s performance, when making decisions regarding the allocation of resources, in determining incentive compensation for management, or in determining earnings estimates.

The reconciliation of dilutedAdjusted Diluted EPS, excluding certain items affecting comparability, to the relevant GAAP measure of diluted EPS as presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income,Operations, is as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,  September 30, 
   2016  2015  2016  2015 
   (unaudited) 

Diluted EPS per GAAP

  $        0.65   $        0.65   $        0.88   $        1.78  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
     

Restructuring/facility consolidation costs

   0.10        0.23    0.01  

Acquisition, integration, and related costs

   0.08    0.07    0.90    0.11  

Foreign currency loss (gain) on re-measurement of intercompany notes

   0.02    0.19    (0.09  0.39  

Mark-to-market adjustments

   (0.12  0.05    (0.07  (0.01

Product recall costs

           0.27      

Tax impact on adjusting items

   (0.03  (0.10  (0.39  (0.17
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Adjusted Diluted EPS

  $0.70   $0.86   $1.73   $2.11  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Diluted earnings per share per GAAP

 

$

0.50

 

 

$

0.65

 

 

$

0.40

 

 

$

0.95

 

Restructuring and margin improvement activities

 

 

0.35

 

 

 

0.10

 

 

 

0.68

 

 

 

0.23

 

Acquisition, integration, divestiture, and related costs

 

 

0.07

 

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

1.71

 

 

 

0.90

 

Mark-to-market adjustments

 

 

(0.03

)

 

 

(0.12

)

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

(0.07

)

Product recall (reimbursement) costs

 

 

(0.06

)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.15

)

 

 

0.27

 

Foreign currency (gain) loss on re-measurement of intercompany notes

 

 

(0.07

)

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

(0.13

)

 

 

(0.09

)

Taxes on adjusting items

 

 

(0.09

)

 

 

(0.03

)

 

 

(0.73

)

 

 

(0.39

)

Adjusted diluted EPS

 

$

0.67

 

 

$

0.70

 

 

$

1.79

 

 

$

1.80

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, the Company entered into transactions that affected the year-over-year comparison of its financial results that included acquisition, integration, divestiture, and related costs, mark-to-market adjustments, restructuring costs, acquisition and integrationmargin improvement activities, product recall (reimbursement) costs, foreign currency losses (gains) loss on intercompany notes, mark-to-market adjustments, product recall costs, and the related tax impact of these items.

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As the Company continues to grow, consolidation, restructuring, and margin improvement activities are necessary. During the third quarter of 2016,2017, the Company incurred approximately $5.9$20.7 million in restructuring and facility consolidation costs versus $0.2$5.9 million last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, the Company incurred restructuring and facility consolidationmargin improvement activity costs of approximately $39.5 million and $12.9 million, and $0.5 million, respectively. See Note 3 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the restructuring activity of the Company.

The acquisition, integration, divestiture, and related costs line represents costs associated with completed and potential acquisitions.acquisitions, the related integration of the acquisitions, and divestitures. Costs incurred in the first nine months of 2017 primarily related to the divestiture of the SIF business, which closed on May 22, 2017, while costs incurred in the first nine months of 2016 primarily related to the acquisition and integration of the Private Brands Business, which was completedacquired on February 1, 2016, while costs incurred in the first nine months of 2015 primarily related to the Flagstone and Protenergy acquisitions, which were completed in 2014.2016. Costs associated with integrating the businesses into the Company’s operations are also included in this line.

The Company’s derivative contracts are marked-to-market each period with the changes being recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. These are non-cash charges. As the contracts are settled, realized gains and losses are recognized.

The Company has Canadian dollar denominated intercompany loans and incurred foreign currency lossesgains of $1.4$4.2 million in the third quarter of 20162017 versus foreign currency losses of $8.5$1.4 million in the prior year to re-measure the loans at quarter end. For the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, the Company incurred foreign currency gains of $5.2$7.6 million and losses of $16.9$5.2 million, respectively. These charges are non-cash and the loans are eliminated in consolidation.


The Company’s derivative contracts are marked-to-market each period with the unrealized changes in fair value being recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. These are non-cash charges. As the contracts are settled, realized gains and losses are recognized and included in earnings.

The product recall (reimbursement) costs line primarily represents insurance proceeds related to an announced voluntary recall of products that may behave been impacted by sunflower seeds contaminated withListeria monocytogenes (L.mono) that were provided by a supplier. Product was distributed nationwide through retail stores. TreeHouse initiated the voluntary recall as a cautionary measure to protect public health. Costs in this lineRelated costs include, but are not limited to, customer fees, customer reimbursements, inventory write-offs, and other costs to manage the recall. The Company expects to be fully reimbursed for these costs and will exclude the gainany gains from adjusted earnings in the period in which the proceeds are received.received, consistent with the Company’s exclusion from adjusted earnings of the costs incurred in 2016. In February 2017 and August 2017, the Company received a $4.0 million reimbursement ($8.0 million combined) and has included it in this line. Other product recalls during the first nine months of 2017 were insignificant.

The tax impact on adjusting items is calculated based upon the tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable in the tax jurisdiction of the underlying non-GAAP adjustments.

The Company has revised the current and prior period presentation of the adjusting items affecting comparability. The revised presentation shows each reconciling item on a gross basis, with the cumulative tax impact on a separate line. In prior periods, each adjusting item was presented on a net of tax basis.

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA,EBITDAS, Adjusting for Certain Items Affecting Comparability

Adjusted net income represents GAAP net income as reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of IncomeOperations adjusted for items that, in management’s judgment, significantly affect the assessment of earnings results between periods as outlined in the adjusted diluted earnings per shareAdjusted Diluted EPS section above. This information is provided in order to allow investors to make meaningful comparisons of the Company’s earnings performance between periods and to view the Company’s business from the same perspective as Company management. This measure is also used as a component of the Board of Director’s measurement of the Company’s performance for incentive compensation purposes and is the basis of calculating the adjustedAdjusted Diluted EPS metric outlined above.

Adjusted EBITDAEBITDAS represents adjusted net income before interest expense, interest income, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization expense, and non-cash stock-based compensation expense. Adjusted EBITDAEBITDAS is a performance measure commonly used by management to assess operating performance, and the Company believes it is commonly reported and widely used by investors and other interested parties as a measure of a company’s operating performance between periods.

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The following table reconciles the Company’s net income as presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income,Operations, the relevant GAAP measure, to Adjusted net income and Adjusted EBITDAEBITDAS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015:2016:

 

   Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,  September 30, 
   2016  2015  2016  2015 
   (unaudited in thousands) 

Net income per GAAP

  $37,174   $28,441   $49,476   $77,655  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
     

Product recall costs (1)

   115        15,344      

Foreign currency loss (gain) on re-measurement of intercompany notes (2)

   1,408    8,508    (5,213  16,850  

Mark-to-market adjustments(3)

   (6,831  2,017    (3,861  (378

Acquisition, integration, and related costs(4)

   4,497    3,003    50,586    4,991  

Restructuring/facility consolidation costs(5)

   5,877    154    12,901    504  

Less: Taxes on adjusting items

   (1,943  (4,429  (22,171  (7,346
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Adjusted net income

  $40,297   $37,694   $97,062   $92,276  
     

Interest expense

   30,749    10,914    87,955    33,978  

Interest income

   (108  (265  (3,569  (2,228

Income taxes

   15,434    11,834    20,527    36,208  

Depreciation and amortization(6)

   72,965    30,165    203,289    91,847  

Stock-based compensation expense(7)

   8,188    5,040    22,180    15,503  

Add: Taxes on adjusting items

   1,943    4,429    22,171    7,346  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

  $    169,468   $    99,811   $    449,615   $    274,930  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

 

(unaudited in millions)

 

Net income per GAAP

 

 

$

28.8

 

 

$

37.4

 

 

$

22.8

 

 

$

53.2

 

Product recall (reimbursement) costs

(1)

 

 

(3.2

)

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

(8.4

)

 

 

15.3

 

Foreign currency (gain) loss on re-measurement of

   intercompany notes

(2)

 

 

(4.2

)

 

 

1.4

 

 

 

(7.6

)

 

 

(5.2

)

Mark-to-market adjustments

(3)

 

 

(1.9

)

 

 

(6.8

)

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

(3.9

)

Acquisition, integration, divestiture, and related costs

(4)

 

 

3.8

 

 

 

4.5

 

 

 

98.5

 

 

 

50.6

 

Restructuring and margin improvement activities

(5)

 

 

20.7

 

 

 

5.9

 

 

 

39.5

 

 

 

12.9

 

Less: Taxes on adjusting items

 

 

 

(5.1

)

 

 

(1.9

)

 

 

(42.0

)

 

 

(22.2

)

Adjusted net income

 

 

 

38.9

 

 

 

40.6

 

 

 

103.4

 

 

 

100.7

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

31.4

 

 

 

30.8

 

 

 

92.9

 

 

 

88.0

 

Interest income

 

 

 

(0.4

)

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

(3.5

)

 

 

(3.5

)

Income taxes

 

 

 

1.3

 

 

 

15.2

 

 

 

(9.0

)

 

 

16.8

 

Depreciation and amortization

(6)

 

 

65.1

 

 

 

73.0

 

 

 

199.6

 

 

 

203.3

 

Stock-based compensation expense

(7)

 

 

6.6

 

 

 

8.2

 

 

 

25.2

 

 

 

22.2

 

Add: Taxes on adjusting items

 

 

 

5.1

 

 

 

1.9

 

 

 

42.0

 

 

 

22.2

 

Adjusted EBITDAS

 

 

$

148.0

 

 

$

169.6

 

 

$

450.6

 

 

$

449.7

 

 

        Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
     Location in Condensed  September 30,   September 30, 
     

Consolidated Statements of Income

  2016  2015   2016  2015 
        (unaudited in thousands) 

(1)    

 Product recall costs  Net sales  $(96 $    $9,845   $  
   Cost of sales  $211   $    $5,499   $  
         

(2)    

 Foreign currency loss (gain) onre-measurement of intercompany notes  (Gain) loss on foreign currency exchange  $1,408   $8,508    $(5,213 $  16,850  
         

(3)    

 Mark-to-market adjustments  Other (income) expense, net  $  (6,831 $  2,017    $  (3,861 $(378
         

(4)    

 Acquisition, integration, and related costs  General and administrative  $4,468   $2,962    $42,041   $4,223  
   Cost of sales  $   $41    $8,416   $698  
   Other (income) expense, net  $29   $    $129   $29  
   Selling and distribution  $   $    $   $41  
         

(5)    

 Restructuring/facility consolidation costs  Other operating expense, net  $4,889   $154    $8,972   $504  
   Cost of sales  $988   $    $3,929   $  
         

(6)    

 Depreciation and amortization included in restructuring/facility consolidation costs  Cost of sales  $2,342   $    $4,844   $  
   General and administrative  $   $    $   $85  
         

(7)    

 Stock-based compensation expense included in acquisition, integration, and related costs  General and administrative  $272   $    $604   $  

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

Location in Condensed

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited in millions)

 

(1)

Product recall (reimbursement) costs

Net sales

 

$

(1.7

)

 

$

(0.1

)

 

$

(5.4

)

 

$

9.8

 

 

 

Cost of sales

 

 

(1.5

)

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

(3.0

)

 

 

5.5

 

(2)

Foreign currency (gain) loss on re-measurement of

   intercompany notes

Gain on foreign currency exchange

 

 

(4.2

)

 

 

1.4

 

 

 

(7.6

)

 

 

(5.2

)

(3)

Mark-to-market adjustments

Other (income) expense, net

 

 

(1.9

)

 

 

(6.8

)

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

(3.9

)

(4)

Acquisition, integration, divestiture, and related costs

General and administrative

 

 

3.4

 

 

 

4.5

 

 

 

12.7

 

 

 

42.0

 

 

 

Other operating expense, net

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

85.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other (income) expense, net

 

 

(0.2

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

Cost of sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.5

 

(5)

Restructuring and margin improvement activities

Other operating expense, net

 

 

10.5

 

 

 

4.9

 

 

 

26.0

 

 

 

9.0

 

 

 

Cost of sales

 

 

10.2

 

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

13.5

 

 

 

3.9

 

(6)

Depreciation and amortization included as an adjusting item

Cost of sales

 

 

9.1

 

 

 

2.3

 

 

 

13.3

 

 

 

4.8

 

 

 

General and administrative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

 

(7)

Stock-based compensation expense included in acquisition, integration, divestiture, and related costs

General and administrative

 

 

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.6

 

 

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Other Commitments and Contingencies

We also have the following commitments and contingent liabilities, in addition to contingent liabilities related to the ordinary course of litigation, investigations, and tax audits:

certain lease obligations, and

selected levels of property and casualty risks, primarily related to employee health care, workers’ compensation claims, and other casualty losses.

See Note 1915 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I — Item 1 of this Form 10-Qincluded herein and Note 19 to our Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20152016 for more information about our commitments and contingent obligations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Information regarding recent accounting pronouncements is provided in Note 219 to the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Critical Accounting Policies

A description of the Company’s critical accounting policies is contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.2016. There were no material changes to our critical accounting policies in the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2017.

As discussed in greater detail in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015,2016, the Company evaluates goodwill for impairment annuallyusing an income approach, which is corroborated by a market approach. The Company believes the income approach is the most reliable indicator of the fair value of its reporting units. Key assumptions used in the fourth quarter. The Company’s analysis uses both a market and income approach with each method given equal weighting, and key assumptions include growth and discount rates, margins, and the weighted average cost of capital. Historical performance and management estimates of future performance are used to determine margins and growth rates. Discount rates vary by reporting unit, with the weighted average


of all discount rates approximating the Company’s total discount rate. Weighted average cost of capital is determined based on a review and assessment of market and capital structure assumptions.

As discussed in greater detail in Note 6 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I – Item 1 of this Form 10-Q, the Company has the following five operating segments as of the first quarter of 2017, which are also its reporting units: Baked Goods, Beverages, Condiments, Meals, and Snacks. Reporting units are based on the components one level below operating segments. These components have been aggregated in determining the Company’s reporting units. The change in reporting units was considered a triggering event indicating a test for goodwill impairment analysiswas required as of December 31, 2015January 1, 2017. The Company performed the first step of the impairment test, which did not result in the identification of any impairment for any reporting unit.losses.

The estimated fair value of the North American Retail Grocery – FlagstoneSnacks reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by approximately 10%18% as of December 31, 2015,January 1, 2017, and the reporting unit (withhas allocated goodwill of $511.3 million) may not pass step one of future goodwill impairment analyses.$276.4 million. The Company’s annual impairment analyses have assumed increasing cash flows over the next several years, based on anticipated sales growth and improved profitability. Although the reporting unit has not achieved the forecasted results for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the2017.  The Company’s long-term outlookcommitment to the Snacks reporting unit remains consistent with the previous forecast.consistent. If the reporting unit does not achieve forecasted results in future periods or if other key assumptions change, the estimated fair value of the reporting unit could decline, which may result in a material impairment in a subsequent period.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any obligations that meet the definition of an off-balance sheet arrangement, other than operating leases and letters of credit, which have or are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

From time to time, we and our representatives may provide information, whether orally or in writing, including certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which are deemed to be “forward-looking” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Litigation Reform Act”). These forward-looking statements and other information are based on our beliefs as well as assumptions made by us using information currently available.

The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “should,” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, or intended. We do not intend to update these forward-looking statements following the date of this report.

In accordance with the provisions of the Litigation Reform Act, we are making investors aware that such forward-looking statements, because they relate to future events, are by their very nature subject to many important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other

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public statements we make. Such factors include, but are not limited to: the outcome of litigation and regulatory proceedings to which we may be a party; the impact of product recalls; actions of competitors; changes and developments affecting our industry; quarterly or cyclical variations in financial results; our ability to obtain suitable pricing for our products; development of new products and services; our level of indebtedness;indebtedness and related obligations; disruptions in the availability of financing on commercially reasonable terms; cost of borrowing; our ability to maintain and improve cost efficiency of operations;financial markets; interest rates; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; interest rates;customer consolidation; raw material and commodity costs; changes in economic conditions; political conditions; reliance on third parties for manufacturingcompetition; integration of productsthe Private Brands Business acquisition and provision of services; general U.S. and global economic conditions; the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; consolidations in the retail grocery and foodservice industries; our ability to continue to make acquisitions in accordance with our business strategy or effectively manage the growth from acquisitions; changes and developments affecting our industry, including consumer preferences; the outcome of litigation and regulatory proceedings to which we may be a party; product recalls; changes in laws and regulations; and other risks that are set forth in the Risk Factors section, the Legal Proceedings section, the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section, and other sections of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015,2016, and from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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Item 3. Quantitative and QualitativeQualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Interest Rate Fluctuations

As of September 30, 2016,2017, the Company was party to the Revolving Credit Facility with an aggregate commitment of $900 million, with an interest rate based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio, and determined by either LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 1.25% to 3.00%, or a base rate (as defined in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement) plus a margin ranging from 0.25% to 2.00%. The Company was also party to Term Loan A, Term Loan A-1, and Term Loan A-2. Interest rates for the Term Loans are based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio and determined as follows: by either LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 1.25% to 3.00%, or a base rate (as defined in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement) plus a margin ranging from 0.25% to 2.00%.

In June 2016, the Company entered into $500 million of long-term interest rate swap agreements to lock into a fixed LIBOR interest rate base. Under the terms of the agreements, $500 million in variable-rate debt was swapped for a weighted average fixed interest rate base of approximately 0.86% for a period of 37 months, beginning on January 31, 2017 and ending on February 28, 2020. The borrowing cost on the swapped principal will range from 2.11% to 3.86% during the life of the swap agreement based on the credit spreads under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.

We do not hold any derivative financial instruments, other than the interest rate swap agreements discussed above, which could expose us to significant interest rate market risk as of September 30, 2016.2017. Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to the increase in the amount of interest expense we expect to pay with respect to our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, which is tied to variable market rates. Based on our outstanding debt balance of $1,763.6$1,543.0 million under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement at September 30, 2016,2017, and excludingadjusting for the impact of the $500 million in interest rate swap agreements that are not effective until 2017,have a fixed interest rate base, each 1% rise in our interest rate would increase our annual interest expense by approximately $17.6$10.4 million.

Input Costs

The costs of raw materials, packaging materials, fuel, and energy have varied widely in recent years and future changes in such costs may cause our results of operations and our operating margins to fluctuate significantly. When comparing the third quarter of 20162017 to the third quarter of 2015,2016, price decreases in almonds, flour, rice, grains, sugars, and eggs were more than offset by price increases in cashews, coffee, soybean and other oils, dairy, corn sweeteners, and glass were offset by price decreases in soybean oil, dairy, cucumbers, coffee, plastics, and diesel.packaging materials. We expect the volatile nature of these costs to continue with an overall long-term upward trend.

We manage the cost of certain raw materials by entering into forward purchase contracts. Forward purchase contracts help us manage our business and reduce cost volatility. Some of these forward purchase contracts qualify as derivatives; however, the majority of commodity forward contracts are not derivatives. Those that are derivatives generally qualify for the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception under the guidance for derivative instruments and hedging activities and, therefore, are not subject to its provisions. For derivative commodity contracts that do not qualify for the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception, the Company records their fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, with changes in value being recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.Operations.

We use a significant volume of fruits, vegetables, and nuts in our operations as raw materials. Certain of these inputs are purchased under seasonal grower contracts with a variety of growers strategically located to supply our production facilities. Bad weather or disease in a particular growing area can damage or destroy the crop in that area. If we are unable to buy the inputs from local suppliers, we would purchase them from more distant locations, including other locations within the United States, Mexico, or India, thereby increasing our raw material costs. When entering into contracts for input costs, the Company generally seeks contract lengths between nine and twelve months.

Changes in the prices of our products may lag behind changes in the costs of our products. Competitive pressures also may limit our ability to quickly raise prices in response to increased raw materials, packaging, fuel, and energy costs. Accordingly, if we are unable to increase our prices to offset increasing costs, our operating profits and margins could be materially affected. In addition, in instances of declining input costs, customers may seek price reductions in situations where we are locked into pricinginput prices at higher costs.

Fluctuations in Foreign Currencies

The Company is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency as a result of our Canadian and Italian subsidiaries, where the functional currency is the Canadian dollar and Euro, respectively. Items that give rise to foreign exchange transaction gains and losses primarily include foreign denominated intercompany loans and input costs. The foreign exchange gain or loss on intercompany loans and foreign denominated working capital balances are recorded in the (Gain) lossGain on foreign currency exchange line of the Condensed


Consolidated Statements of IncomeOperations where the Company recognized a gaingains of $5.9$2.8 million and a loss of $18.2$6.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, respectively.

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A significant portion of the Company’s Canadian operations purchase their inputs and packaging materials in U.S. dollars, resulting in higher costs when the U.S. dollar strengthens as compared to the Canadian dollar. The Company estimates the impact on input costs (and Cost of sales) to be approximately $2 million for each one cent change in the exchange rate between the U.S. and Canadian dollar.

Also impacted by foreign exchange is the translation of the Company’s Canadian and Italian financial statements. For the nine months ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, the Company recognized translation gains of $21.6$34.5 million and losses of $40.5$21.6 million, respectively, as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss.

The Company enters into foreign currency contracts due to the exposure to Canadian/U.S. dollar currency fluctuations on cross border transactions. The Company does not apply hedge accounting to these contracts and records them at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The contracts are entered into for the purchase of U.S. dollar denominated raw materials by our Canadian subsidiaries. As of September 30, 2016,2017, the Company had $37.5$46.5 million of U.S. dollar foreign currency contracts outstanding.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures to give reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These controls and procedures also give reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in such reports is accumulated and communicated to management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

As of September 30, 2016,2017, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), together with management, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective. We have excluded the Private Brands Business from our evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2016 to the extent subsumed by internal control over financial reporting because the Private Brands Business was acquired by the Company on February 1, 2016. This exclusion is in accordance with the general guidance from the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission that an assessment of a recently acquired business may be omitted from the scope of management’s assessment for one year following the acquisition. We are in the process of implementing the Company’s internal control over financial reporting at the Private Brands Business. The net sales and total assets of the Private Brands Business represented approximately 47.2% and 45.6%, respectively, of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statement amounts as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 20162017 that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTEREDREGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.

Oak Brook, Illinois

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of TreeHouse Foods, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”"Company") as of September 30, 2016,2017, and the related condensed consolidated statements of incomeoperations and comprehensive income (loss) for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, and of cash flows for the nine monthnine-month periods then ended.ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. This interim financial information is the responsibility of the Company’s management.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial information taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to such condensed consolidated interim financial information for it to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of TreeHouse Foods, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015,2016, and the related consolidated statements of income,operations, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 18, 2016,16, 2017, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 20152016 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Chicago, Illinois

November 3, 20162, 2017


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Part II — OtherOther Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Litigation, Investigations and Audits — On November 16, 2016, a purported TreeHouse shareholder filed a putative class action captioned Tarara v. TreeHouse Foods, Inc., et al., Case No. 1:16-cv-10632, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against TreeHouse and certain of its officers. The complaint, amended on March 24, 2017, is purportedly brought on behalf of all purchasers of TreeHouse common stock from January 20, 2016 through and including November 2, 2016, asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder and seeks, among other things, damages and costs and expenses. On December 22, 2016, another purported TreeHouse shareholder filed an action captioned Wells v. Reed, et al., Case No. 2016-CH-16359, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, against TreeHouse and certain of its officers. This complaint, purportedly brought derivatively on behalf of TreeHouse, asserts state law claims against certain officers for breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, and corporate waste. On February 7, 2017, another purported TreeHouse shareholder filed an action captioned Lavin v. Reed, Case No. 17-cv-01014, in the Northern District of Illinois, against TreeHouse and certain of its officers. This complaint, like Wells, is purportedly brought derivatively on behalf of TreeHouse, and it asserts state law claims against certain officers for breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, abuse of control, gross mismanagement, and corporate waste.

All three complaints make substantially similar allegations (though the amended complaint in Tarara now contains additional detail). Essentially, the complaints allege that TreeHouse, under the authority and control of the individual defendants: (i) made certain false and misleading statements regarding the Company’s business, operations, and future prospects; and (ii) failed to disclose that (a) the Company’s private label business was underperforming; (b) the Company’s Flagstone business was underperforming; (c) the Company’s acquisition strategy was underperforming; (d) the Company had overstated its full-year 2016 guidance; and (e) TreeHouse’s statements lacked reasonable basis. The complaints allege that these actions artificially inflated the market price of TreeHouse common stock during the class period, thus purportedly harming investors. We believe that these claims are without merit and intend to defend against them vigorously.

Since its initial docketing, the Tarara matter has been re-captioned as Public Employees’ Retirement Systems of Mississippi v. TreeHouse Foods, Inc., et al., in accordance with the Court’s order appointing Public Employees’ Retirement Systems of Mississippi as the lead plaintiff. The Public Employees’ defendants have filed a motion to dismiss, which has been fully briefed.

Additionally, due to the similarity of the complaints, the parties in Wells and Lavin have entered stipulations deferring the litigation until the earlier of (i) the court in Public Employees’ entering an order resolving defendants’ anticipated motion to dismiss therein or (ii) plaintiffs’ counsel receiving notification of a settlement of Public Employees’ or until otherwise agreed to by the Parties. The next status date in Wells is April 27, 2018.  There is no set status date in Lavin at this time, but the parties are directed to file a joint status report on the progress of the related litigation by October 26, 2017, after which point the Lavin court could set a new status date.

In addition, we are party to a variety of legal proceedings arising out of the conduct of our business. While the results of proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the final outcome of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements, results of operations, or cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Information regarding risk factors appears in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Information Related to Forward-Looking Statements, in Part I — Item 2 of this Form 10-Q, and in Part I — Item 1A of the TreeHouse Foods, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.2016. There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the TreeHouse Foods, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.2016, with the exception of the following:

Our TreeHouse 2020 restructuring plan could result, from time to time, in the impairment of assets, including goodwill and other intangible assets, and we may not realize some or all of the anticipated benefits of this plan in the anticipated time frame or at all.

Item 5. Other InformationOn August 3, 2017, the Company announced the TreeHouse 2020 restructuring plan, which will be executed in multiple phases over the next several years. The plan targets a 300 basis point operating margin improvement by the end of 2020 through a comprehensive program of category and customer portfolio management, as well as manufacturing and supply chain optimization. Phase 1 of TreeHouse 2020 consists of the closure of the Company’s Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and Plymouth, Indiana facilities as well as the downsizing of the Dothan, Alabama facility. TreeHouse 2020 could result, from time to time, in significant financial charges for the impairment of assets, including goodwill and other intangible assets. The calculation of anticipated charges, as well as cost savings and other benefits, resulting from our corporate restructuring are based on estimates and assumptions which are subject to


uncertainties. If any of our estimates or assumptions prove to be inaccurate, we may incur greater than expected charges, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

None

Events and circumstances, such as financial or strategic difficulties, delays and unexpected costs may occur that could result in our not realizing all or any of the anticipated benefits on our expected timetable or at all, and there can be no assurance that any benefits we realize from these restructuring efforts will be sufficient to offset the restructuring charges and other costs that we expect to incur. If our restructuring measures are not successful, we may need to undertake additional cost reduction efforts, which could result in future charges. If we fail to realize the anticipated benefits from these measures, our financial condition and operating results may be adversely affected.

In addition, we expect that our restructuring plan will require a substantial amount of management and operational resources. These and related demands on our resources may divert the Company’s attention from existing core businesses, potentially disrupting our operations and adversely affecting our relationships with suppliers and customers. As a result, our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows may be adversely affected.

Item 6. Exhibits

 

12.1*

12.1

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Changes.Charges.

15.1

15.1*

Awareness Letter from Deloitte & Touche LLP regarding unaudited financial information.

31.1

31.1*

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

31.2*

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1

32.1*

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2

32.2*

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101.INS

101.INS*

XBRL Instance Document.

101.SCH

101.SCH*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

101.CAL

101.CAL*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

101.LAB

101.LAB*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.

101.PRE

101.PRE*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

101.DEF

101.DEF*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

*Filed herewith.

 


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SIGNATURESSIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirement 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.

 

TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC.

/s/ Dennis F. RiordanMatthew J. Foulston

Dennis F. Riordan

Matthew J. Foulston

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

November 3, 2016

2, 2017

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