UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
{ X } QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 4, 2009
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 1-3390
Seaboard Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 04-2260388
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
9000 W. 67th Street, Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66202
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(913) 676-8800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed
since last report.)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed
all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X 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. See the definitions of "large
accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting
company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer [ X ] Accelerated filer [ ]
Non-accelerated filer [ ] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company
(as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes . No X .
There were 1,237,193 shares of common stock, $1.00 par value per
share, outstanding on April 27, 2009.
Total pages in filing - 21 pages
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
SEABOARD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings
(Thousands of dollars except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
April 4, March 29,
2009 2008
Net sales:
Products (includes sales to foreign
affiliates of $140,916 and $109,694) $ 681,513 $ 745,900
Services 214,883 218,849
Other 21,172 28,919
Total net sales 917,568 993,668
Cost of sales and operating expenses:
Products 661,369 681,241
Services 174,348 185,942
Other 18,377 25,335
Total cost of sales and operating expenses 854,094 892,518
Gross income 63,474 101,150
Selling, general and administrative expenses 47,432 41,768
Operating income 16,042 59,382
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (3,856) (2,826)
Interest income 3,326 4,272
Income from foreign affiliates 3,894 3,948
Foreign currency loss, net (3,933) (1,733)
Miscellaneous, net 4,608 3,446
Total other income (expense), net 4,039 7,107
Earnings before income taxes 20,081 66,489
Income tax benefit (expense) (3,935) 3,564
Net earnings $ 16,146 $ 70,053
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling
interests (173) (26)
Net earnings attributable to Seaboard $ 15,973 $ 70,027
Earnings per common share $ 12.89 $ 56.28
Dividends declared per common share $ 0.75 $ 0.75
Average number of shares outstanding 1,239,207 1,244,205
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SEABOARD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Thousands of dollars)
(Unaudited)
April 4, December 31,
2009 2008
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 41,959 $ 60,594
Short-term investments 288,293 312,680
Receivables, net 342,313 360,677
Inventories 445,977 508,995
Deferred income taxes 14,124 14,195
Other current assets 121,600 114,713
Total current assets 1,254,266 1,371,854
Investments in and advances to foreign affiliates 69,202 68,091
Net property, plant and equipment 750,592 763,675
Goodwill 40,628 40,628
Intangible assets, net 21,883 22,285
Other assets 66,127 64,828
Total assets $2,202,698 $2,331,361
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks $ 73,062 $ 177,205
Current maturities of long-term debt 46,868 47,054
Accounts payable 103,738 122,869
Other current liabilities 224,556 244,963
Total current liabilities 448,224 592,091
Long-term debt, less current maturities 77,867 78,560
Deferred income taxes 68,754 81,205
Other liabilities 135,527 115,927
Total non-current and deferred liabilities 282,148 275,692
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock of $1 par value,
Authorized 4,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding 1,237,193 and 1,240,426 shares 1,237 1,240
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (115,812) (111,703)
Retained earnings 1,581,928 1,569,818
Total Seaboard stockholders' equity 1,467,353 1,459,355
Noncontrolling interests 4,973 4,223
Total equity 1,472,326 1,463,578
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $2,202,698 $2,331,361
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SEABOARD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Thousands of dollars)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
April 4, March 29,
2009 2008
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings attributable to Seaboard $ 15,973 $ 70,027
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash
from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 23,126 21,283
Income from foreign affiliates (3,894) (3,948)
Other investment income, net (1,494) (1,520)
Foreign currency exchange losses (gains) (1,788) 7,975
Noncontrolling interest 173 26
Deferred income taxes (10,885) (5,364)
Gain from sale of fixed assets (234) (461)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Receivables, net of allowance 18,937 (32,152)
Inventories 59,065 (44,504)
Other current assets (8,161) (9,858)
Current liabilities, exclusive of debt (38,212) (20,537)
Other, net 5,516 3,807
Net cash from operating activities 58,122 (15,226)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of short-term investments (77,507) (63,658)
Proceeds from the sale of short-term investments 86,542 49,896
Proceeds from the maturity of short-term investments 17,805 5,459
Investments in and advances to foreign affiliates, net 1,996 42
Capital expenditures (15,659) (47,663)
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets 955 727
Payment received for the potential sale of power barges 15,000 -
Other, net (550) (1,185)
Net cash from investing activities 28,582 (56,382)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Notes payable to banks, net (98,709) 67,034
Principal payments of long-term debt (898) (989)
Repurchase of common stock (2,938) (536)
Dividends paid (928) (933)
Other, net 79 (26)
Net cash from financing activities (103,394) 64,550
Effect of exchange rate change on cash (1,945) (27)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (18,635) (7,085)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 60,594 47,346
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 41,959 $ 40,261
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SEABOARD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Note 1 - Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts
of Seaboard Corporation and its domestic and foreign subsidiaries
("Seaboard"). All significant intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Seaboard's
investments in non-controlled affiliates are accounted for by the
equity method. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements of Seaboard for the year ended
December 31, 2008 as filed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Seaboard's first three quarterly periods include approximately 13
weekly periods ending on the Saturday closest to the end of March,
June and September. Seaboard's year-end is December 31.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring accruals) which, in the opinion of management, are
necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of
operations and cash flows. Results of operations for interim
periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for
a full year. As Seaboard conducts its commodity trading business
with third parties, consolidated subsidiaries and foreign affiliates
on an interrelated basis, gross margin on foreign affiliates cannot
be clearly distinguished without making numerous assumptions
primarily with respect to mark-to-market accounting for commodity
derivatives.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in
conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated
financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ
from those estimates.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
Seaboard adopted Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) No. 160,
"Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements- an
amendment of ARB No. 51" as of January 1, 2009. This statement
changed the accounting and reporting for minority interests, which
are now recharacterized as noncontrolling interests. The
noncontrolling interests are now classified as a component of
equity. This statement did not have an impact on Seaboard's
financial position or net earnings.
Note 2 - Inventories
The following is a summary of inventories at April 4, 2009 and
December 31, 2008:
April 4, December 31,
(Thousands of dollars) 2009 2008
At lower of LIFO cost or market:
Live hogs and materials $191,513 $201,654
Fresh pork and materials 26,537 26,480
218,050 228,134
LIFO adjustment (35,540) (40,672)
Total inventories at lower of LIFO cost or market 182,510 187,462
At lower of FIFO cost or market:
Grains and oilseeds 139,852 179,774
Sugar produced and in process 42,661 56,259
Other 35,462 36,964
Total inventories at lower of FIFO cost or market 217,975 272,997
Grain, flour and feed at lower of weighted average cost or
market 45,492 48,536
Total inventories $445,977 $508,995
As of April 4, 2009, Seaboard had $13,349,000 recorded in grain
inventories related to its commodity trading business that are
either committed primarily to one customer in a foreign country for
which contract performance
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is an ongoing concern, considered unsold as a result of a customer
default during the first quarter of 2009 or considered other on hand
unsold inventory in the same markets which are at risk of lower of
cost or market adjustments. During the first quarter of 2009, grain
inventory values were written down $8,801,000 (with no tax benefit
currently recognized), or $7.10 per share, based on management's
estimate of net realizable value considering all of the facts
and circumstances at this time. However, if Seaboard is successful
in realizing more value from this inventory than what is currently
estimated, it is possible that Seaboard could recover previous
write-offs. Conversely, if Seaboard is unable to collect amounts
primarily from the one customer as currently estimated, is forced to
find other customers for a portion of this inventory or market
prices decrease, it is possible that Seaboard could incur an
additional material write-down in value of this inventory.
Note 3 - Income Taxes
Seaboard's tax returns are regularly audited by federal, state and
foreign tax authorities, which may result in adjustments.
Seaboard's U.S. federal income tax returns have been reviewed
through the 2004 tax year. There have not been any material changes
in unrecognized income tax benefits since December 31, 2008.
Interest related to unrecognized tax benefits and penalties was not
material for the three months ended April 4, 2009.
Note 4 -Derivatives and Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Seaboard adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157
(FAS 157), "Fair Value Measurements" on January 1, 2008 with the
exception of nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that
were deferred by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
Staff Position FAS 157-2. Seaboard adopted FAS 157 for these
nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities as of January 1,
2009. The adoption of FAS 157 deferral provisions did not have a
material impact on Seaboard's financial position or net earnings.
FAS 157 discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach
(prices and other relevant information generated by market
conditions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities),
the income approach (techniques to convert future amounts to single
present amounts based on market expectations including present value
techniques and option-pricing), and the cost approach (amount that
would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset which
is often referred to as replacement cost). FAS 157 utilizes a fair
value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques
used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following
is a brief description of those three levels:
Level 1: Observable inputs such as unadjusted quoted prices in
active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company
has the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1
that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or
indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or
liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or
similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own
assumptions.
The following table shows assets and liabilities measured at fair
value on a recurring basis as of April 4, 2009 and also the level
within the fair value hierarchy used to measure each category of
assets.
Quoted Prices
In Active Significant
Markets for Other Significant
Balance Identical Observable Unobservable
April 4, Assets Inputs Inputs
(Thousands of dollars) 2009 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities $265,090 $ 60,666 $204,424 $ -
Trading securities -
short term investments 23,203 - 23,203 -
Trading securities -
other current assets 22,852 15,320 7,532 -
Derivatives 15,679 14,400 1,279 -
Total Assets $326,824 $ 90,386 $236,438 $ -
Total Liabilities - Derivatives $ 20,712 $ 11,180 $ 9,532 $ -
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In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS 157-4
"Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for
the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying
Transactions That Are Not Orderly". This FSP provides additional
guidance for estimating fair value when the volume and level of
activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased.
Seaboard will be required to adopt this FSP in the second quarter of
2009. Management believes the adoption of this FSP will not have an
impact on Seaboard's financial position or net earnings.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2
"Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments".
This FSP amends the other-than-temporary guidance for debt
securities to make the guidance more operational. This FSP also
expands the disclosures required in FAS 115 "Accounting for Certain
Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" to interim periods.
Seaboard will be required to adopt this FSP in the second quarter of
2009. Management believes the adoption of this FSP will not have an
impact on Seaboard's financial position or net earnings.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 "Interim
Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments". This FSP
expands the fair value disclosures required for all financial
instruments within the scope of FAS 107 to interim periods. Seaboard
will be required to adopt this FSP in the second quarter of 2009.
Management believes the adoption of this FSP will not have an impact
on Seaboard's financial position or net earnings.
In March 2008, the FASB issued FAS No. 161, "Disclosures about
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities-an amendment of FASB
Statement No. 133." This statement changed the disclosure
requirements for derivative instruments and hedging activities.
Entities are required to provide enhanced disclosures about how and
why an entity uses derivative instruments, how derivative
instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under
Statement 133 and its related interpretations, and how derivative
instruments and related hedged items affect an entity's financial
position, net earnings, and cash flows. Seaboard adopted this
statement as of January 1, 2009. This statement did not have an
impact on Seaboard's financial position or net earnings. While
management believes its derivatives are primarily economic hedges of
its firm purchase and sales contracts or anticipated sales
contracts, Seaboard does not perform the extensive record-keeping
required to account for these types of transactions as hedges for
accounting purposes.
Commodity Instruments
Seaboard uses various grain, meal, hog, pork bellies and energy
resource related futures and options to manage its exposure to price
fluctuations for raw materials and other inventories, finished
product sales and firm sales commitments. From time to time,
Seaboard may enter into speculative derivative transactions not
directly related to its raw material requirements. The nature of
Seaboard's market risk exposure has not changed materially since
December 31, 2008. Commodity derivatives are recorded at fair value
with any changes in fair value being marked to market as a component
of cost of sales on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Earnings. Since these derivatives are not accounted for as hedges,
fluctuations in the related commodity prices could have a material
impact on earnings in any given year.
At April 4, 2009, Seaboard had open net contracts to purchase and
(sell) (10,312,000) bushels of grain, 42,000 tons of soybean meal
and (1,806,000) gallons of heating oil.
Foreign currency exchange agreements
Seaboard enters into foreign currency exchange agreements to manage
the foreign currency exchange rate risk with respect to certain
transactions denominated in foreign currencies. These foreign
exchange agreements are recorded at fair value with changes in value
marked to market as a component of cost of sales on the Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Earnings as management believes these
primarily related to the underlying commodity transaction with the
exception of the Yen foreign exchange agreement. The change in
value of the Yen foreign exchange agreement is marked to market as a
component of foreign currency gain (loss) on the Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Since these agreements are not
accounted for as hedges, fluctuations in the related currency
exchange rates could have a material impact on earnings in any given
year.
At April 4, 2009, Seaboard had trading foreign exchange contracts to
cover its firm sales and purchase commitments and trade receivables
and payables with notional amounts of $106,612,000 primarily related
to the South African Rand and the Euro. At April 4, 2009, Seaboard
had trading foreign exchange contracts to cover various foreign
currency working capital needs related to the South African Rand for
notional amounts of $4,930,000. At April 4, 2009, Seaboard had a
trading foreign exchange contract to cover a note payable borrowing
for a term note denominated in Japanese Yen for a notional amount of
$58,781,000.
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Forward Freight Agreements
The Commodity Trading and Milling segment enters into certain
forward freight agreements, viewed as taking long positions in the
freight market as well as covering short freight sales, which may or
may not result in actual losses when future trades are executed.
These forward freight agreements, which expire in the fourth quarter
of 2009, are not accounted for as hedges but are viewed by
management as an economic hedge against the potential of future
rising charter hire rates to be incurred by this segment for bulk
cargo shipping while conducting its business of delivering grains to
customers in many international locations. At April 4, 2009,
Seaboard had agreements to pay $41,500 and receive $47,750 per day
during 2009. Since these agreements are not accounted for as
hedges, the change in value related to these agreements is recorded
in cost of sales on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Earnings.
Interest Rate Exchange Agreements
In December 2008 and again in March 2009, Seaboard entered into ten-
year interest rate exchange agreements which involve the exchange of
fixed-rate and variable-rate interest payments over the life of the
agreements without the exchange of the underlying notional amounts
to mitigate the effects of fluctuations in interest rates on
variable rate debt. Seaboard pays a fixed rate and receives a
variable rate of interest on two notional amounts of $25,000,000
each. Since these interest rate exchange agreements are not
accounted for as hedges, the change in value related to these
agreements is recorded in Miscellaneous, net in the Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Counterparty Credit Risk
Seaboard is subject to counterparty credit risk related to its
foreign currency exchange agreements, forward freight agreements and
interest rate exchange agreements. The maximum amount of loss due
to the credit risk of the counterparties for these agreements,
should the counterparties fail to perform according to the terms of
the contracts, is $11,402,000 as of April 4, 2009. Seaboard's
foreign currency exchange agreements have a maximum amount of loss
due to credit risk in the amount of $131,000 with several
counterparties. Seaboard's forward freight agreements have a
maximum amount of loss in the amount of $10,123,000 with one
counterparty. Seaboard's interest rate exchange agreements have a
maximum amount of loss in the amount of $1,148,000 with two
counterparties. Seaboard does not hold any collateral related to
these agreements.
The following table provides the amount of gain or (loss) recognized
for each type of derivative and where it was recognized in the
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings for the three months
ended April 4, 2009.
(Thousands of dollars)
April 4, 2009
Location of Gain or(Loss) Amount of Gain or (Loss)
Recognized in Income Recognized in Income on
on Derivative Derivative
Commodities Cost of sales $ 3,641
Foreign currencies Cost of sales 1,828
Foreign currencies Foreign currency loss (5,732)
Forward freight agreements Cost of sales -
Interest rate Miscellaneous, net 2,479
The following table provides the fair value of each type of
derivative held as of April 4, 2009 and where each derivative is
included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(Thousands of dollars) AssetDerivatives Liability Derivatives
April 4, 2009
Balance Balance
Sheet Fair Sheet Fair
Location Value Location Value
Commodities Other current assets $ 4,277 Other current liabilities $2,757
Foreign
currencies Other current assets 131 Other current liabilities 9,532
Forward freight
agreements Other current assets 10,123 Other current liabilities 8,423
Interest rate Other current assets 1,148 Other current liabilities -
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Note 5 - Employee Benefits
Seaboard maintains a defined benefit pension plan ("the Plan") for
its domestic salaried and clerical employees. As a result of
significant investment losses incurred in the Plan during the fourth
quarter of 2008, management is currently evaluating the amount of an
additional contribution to be made for the 2008 plan year during
fiscal 2009. Although no final decision is expected until sometime
late in the second quarter, it is expected a contribution will be
made in the range of $2,000,000 to $15,000,000. As a result of this
contribution, at this time management does not anticipate making a
contribution for the 2009 plan year. Seaboard also sponsors non-
qualified, unfunded supplemental executive plans, and unfunded
supplemental retirement agreements with certain executive employees.
Management has no plans to provide funding for these supplemental
plans in advance of when the benefits are paid.
The net periodic benefit cost of these plans was as follows:
Three Months Ended
April 4, March 29,
(Thousands of dollars) 2009 2008
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost $ 1,486 $ 1,395
Interest cost 2,024 1,960
Expected return on plan assets (1,060) (1,681)
Amortization and other 1,206 369
Net periodic benefit cost $ 3,656 $ 2,043
The accumulated unrecognized losses for 2008 in the Plan as of
December 31, 2008 exceeded the 10% deferral threshold as permitted
under FAS No. 87, "Employers' Accounting for Pensions" as a result
of the significant investment losses incurred during 2008.
Accordingly, Seaboard's pension expense for the Plan will increase
by approximately $3,000,000 for 2009 as compared to 2008 as a result
of loss amortization. In addition, pension expense for the Plan is
expected to increase an additional $1,739,000 as a result of reduced
expected return on assets, from the decline of assets in the Plan
during 2008.
In December 2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS 132(R)-1, "Employers'
Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets," amending FASB
Statement No. 132(R), "Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and
Other Postretirement Benefits". Seaboard will be required to adopt
this statement effective for the fiscal year ending December 31,
2009. This FSP will require more detailed disclosures regarding
defined benefit pension plan assets, including investment policies
and strategies, major categories of plan assets, valuation
techniques used to measure the fair value of plan assets and
significant concentration of risk within plan assets. Management
believes the adoption of this FSP will not have a material impact on
Seaboard's financial position or net earnings.
Note 6 - Commitments and Contingencies
Seaboard is subject to various legal proceedings related to the
normal conduct of its business, including various environmental
related actions. In the opinion of management, none of these
actions is expected to result in a judgment having a materially
adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements of Seaboard.
Contingent Obligations
Certain of the non-consolidated affiliates and third party
contractors who perform services for Seaboard have bank debt
supporting their underlying operations. From time to time, Seaboard
will provide guarantees of that debt allowing a lower borrowing rate
or facilitating third party financing in order to further Seaboard's
business objectives. Seaboard does not issue guarantees of third
parties for compensation. As of April 4, 2009, Seaboard had
guarantees outstanding to two third parties with a total maximum
exposure of $1,978,000. Seaboard has not accrued a liability for
any of the third party or affiliate guarantees as management
considers the likelihood of loss to be remote.
As of April 4, 2009, Seaboard had outstanding letters of credit
("LCs") with various banks which reduced its borrowing capacity
under its committed and uncommitted credit facilities by $58,121,000
and $1,924,000, respectively. Included in these amounts are LCs
totaling $42,688,000, which support the Industrial Development
Revenue Bonds included as long-term debt and $15,208,000 of LCs
related to insurance coverages.
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Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity and Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Loss
Components of total comprehensive income, net of related taxes, are
summarized as follows:
Three Months Ended
April 4, March 29,
(Thousands of dollars) 2009 2008
Net earnings $15,973 $70,027
Other comprehensive income
net of applicable taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustment (5,866) 430
Unrealized gain on investments 921 299
Unrecognized pension cost 836 227
Total comprehensive income $11,864 $70,983
The components of and changes in accumulated other comprehensive
loss for the three months ended April 4, 2009 are as follows:
Balance Balance
December 31, Period April 4,
(Thousands of dollars) 2008 Change 2009
Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (68,211) $(5,866) $ (74,077)
Unrealized gain on investments 1,781 921 2,702
Unrecognized pension cost (45,273) 836 (44,437)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss $(111,703) $(4,109) $(115,812)
The foreign currency translation adjustment primarily represents the
effect of the Argentine peso currency exchange fluctuation on the
net assets of the Sugar segment. At April 4, 2009, the Sugar
segment had $159,217,000 in net assets denominated in Argentine
pesos, $17,834,000 in net assets denominated in U.S. dollars and
$51,324,000 of liabilities denominated in Japanese Yen in Argentina.
With the exception of the foreign currency translation adjustment to
which a 35% federal tax rate is applied, income taxes for components
of accumulated other comprehensive loss were recorded using a 39%
effective tax rate. In addition, the unrecognized pension cost
includes $15,484,000 related to employees at certain subsidiaries
for which no tax benefit has been recorded.
On August 7, 2007, the Board of Directors authorized Seaboard to
repurchase from time to time prior to August 31, 2009 up to
$50,000,000 market value of its Common Stock in open market or
privately negotiated purchases, of which $11,562,000 remained
available at April 4, 2009. For the three months ended April 4,
2009, Seaboard repurchased 3,233 shares of common stock at a cost of
$2,938,000. Shares repurchased are retired and resume the status of
authorized and unissued shares.
Stockholders approved an amendment to decrease the number of
authorized shares of common stock from 4,000,000 shares to 1,250,000
shares at the annual meeting on April 27, 2009.
Note 8 - Segment Information
As of April 4, 2009, the Pork segment had $28,372,000 of goodwill
and $17,000,000 of other intangibles not subject to amortization in
connection with its acquisition of Daily's. During the fourth
quarter of 2008, the Pork segment incurred an impairment charge of
$7,000,000 related to the Daily's trade name. Seaboard will conduct
its annual evaluation for impairment of this goodwill and other
intangible assets as of July 4, 2009. If future market conditions
do not produce projected sales price increases or additional
processed meats sales volumes, and related levels of estimated
operating margins, there remains the possibility that some
additional amount of either this goodwill or the remaining amount of
recorded other intangible assets not subject to amortization, or
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both, could be deemed impaired during some future period including
fiscal 2009, which may result in a material charge to earnings.
During the first half of 2008, Seaboard started operations at its
processing plant to produce biodiesel. The ongoing profitability of
this plant is primarily based on future sales prices, the price of
alternative inputs, government usage mandates and the continuation
of a federal tax credit, which is set to expire at the end of 2009.
During the fourth quarter of 2008, a combination of continued start-
up expenses, a decrease in fuel prices and relatively high input
prices resulted in an operating loss. Seaboard performed an
impairment evaluation of this plant as of December 31, 2008 but
determined there was no impairment based on management's current
assumptions of future production volumes, sales prices, cost inputs
and the probabilities of the combination of federal usage mandates
and tax credits extensions. However, if future market conditions do
not produce projected sale prices or expected cost inputs or there
is a material change in the government usage mandates or available
tax credits, there is a possibility that some amount of the recorded
value of this processing plant could be deemed impaired during some
future period including 2009, which may result in a charge to
earnings. The recorded value of these assets as of April 4, 2009
was $44,976,000.
Prior to the first quarter of 2009, the Sugar segment was named
Sugar and Citrus reflecting the citrus and related juice operations
of this business. During the first quarter of 2009, management
reviewed its strategic options for the citrus business in light of a
continually difficult operating environment. In March 2009,
management decided not to process, package or market the 2009
harvest for the citrus and related juice operations. As a result,
during the first quarter of 2009, a charge to earnings of $2,803,000
was recorded primarily to write-down the value of related citrus and
juice inventories to net realizable value, considering such
remaining inventory will not be marketed similar to prior years but
instead liquidated. In the second quarter of 2009, management
decided to integrate and transform the land previously used for
citrus production into sugar cane production and thus it is
anticipated that Seaboard will incur an additional charge to
earnings of approximately $1,400,000 during the second quarter of
2009 in connection with this change in business. In addition,
management is evaluating the use of the remaining fixed assets,
primarily buildings and equipment, to determine the best alternative
use of these assets in the future. Management is considering
various alternatives, including leasing, selling, or integrating the
fixed assets into the existing sugar business. Accordingly,
depending on the final disposition of these fixed assets, additional
charges to earnings could be incurred for potential write-down of
these fixed assets in future quarters if such plans do not fully
recover the existing net book value of such fixed assets. The net
book value of these assets was $3,684,000 as of April 4, 2009.
Management anticipates finalizing its plans for these fixed assets
by the end of 2009.
Included in the "All Other" segment is the Power division. The
Power division sells approximately 34% of its power generation to a
government-owned distribution company under a short-term contract
for which Seaboard bears a concentrated credit risk as this
customer, from time to time, has significant past due balances. As
of April 4, 2009, this customer had total billings outstanding of
$26,337,000 of which $20,000,000 was classified as long-term based
on collection negotiations. In early May 2009, Seaboard received
sovereign government bonds of the Dominican Republic with a par
value of $20,000,000 denominated in U.S. dollars to satisfy the
outstanding billings Seaboard had classified as long-term. The
bonds have maturities of June 30, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
On March 2, 2009, an agreement became effective under which Seaboard
agreed to sell its two power barges in the Dominican Republic for
$70,000,000. The agreement calls for the sale to occur on or around
January 1, 2011. During March 2009, $15,000,000 was paid to
Seaboard (recorded as long-term deferred revenue) and the
$55,000,000 balance of the purchase price was paid into escrow and
will be paid to Seaboard at the closing of the sale. The book value
of the two barges was $22,935,000 as of April 4, 2009. Seaboard
will continue to operate these two barges until the closing date of
the sale, with an estimated annual depreciation cost of
approximately $3,600,000. Seaboard will be responsible for the wind
down and decommissioning costs of the barges. Completion of the
sale is dependent upon several issues, including meeting certain
baseline performance and emission tests. Failure to satisfy or cure
any deficiencies could result in the agreement being terminated and
the sale abandoned. Seaboard could be responsible to pay liquidated
damages of up to approximately $15,000,000 should it fail to perform
its obligations under the agreement, after expiration of applicable
cure and grace periods. Seaboard will retain all other physical
properties of this business and is considering options to continue
its power business in the Dominican Republic after the sale of these
assets is completed.
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The following tables set forth specific financial information about
each segment as reviewed by Seaboard's management. Operating income
for segment reporting is prepared on the same basis as that used for
consolidated operating income. Operating income, along with income
or losses from foreign affiliates for the Commodity Trading and
Milling segment, is used as the measure of evaluating segment
performance because management does not consider interest, other
investment income and income tax expense on a segment basis.
Sales to External Customers:
Three Months Ended
April 4, March 29,
(Thousands of dollars) 2009 2008
Pork $ 262,757 $ 238,915
Commodity Trading and Milling 380,877 479,891
Marine 206,947 210,940
Sugar 42,007 31,038
All Other 24,980 32,884
Segment/Consolidated Totals $ 917,568 $ 993,668
Operating Income (Loss):
Three Months Ended
April 4, March 29,
(Thousands of dollars) 2009 2008
Pork $ (17,077) $ (4,842)
Commodity Trading and Milling 13,101 49,072
Marine 19,739 10,880
Sugar 2,298 3,173
All Other 1,625 2,517
Segment Totals 19,686 60,800
Corporate Items (3,644) (1,418)
Consolidated Totals $ 16,042 $ 59,382
Income from Foreign Affiliates:
Three Months Ended
April 4, March 29,
(Thousands of dollars) 2009 2008
Commodity Trading and Milling $ 3,703 $ 3,936
Sugar 191 12
Segment/Consolidated Totals $ 3,894 $ 3,948
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Total Assets:
April 4, December 31,
(Thousands of dollars) 2009 2008
Pork $ 781,707 $ 800,062
Commodity Trading and Milling 518,629 543,303
Marine 250,511 267,268
Sugar 193,480 225,716
All Other 81,754 81,222
Segment Totals 1,826,081 1,917,571
Corporate Items 376,617 413,790
Consolidated Totals $2,202,698 $2,331,361
Investments in and Advances to Foreign Affiliates:
April 4, December 31,
(Thousands of dollars) 2009 2008
Commodity Trading and Milling $ 67,583 $ 66,578
Sugar 1,619 1,513
Segment/Consolidated Totals $ 69,202 $ 68,091
Administrative services provided by the corporate office allocated
to the individual segments represent corporate services rendered to
and costs incurred for each specific division with no allocation to
individual segments of general corporate management oversight costs.
Corporate assets include short-term investments, other current
assets related to deferred compensation plans, fixed assets,
deferred tax amounts and other miscellaneous items. Corporate
operating losses represent certain operating costs not specifically
allocated to individual segments.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Summary of Sources and Uses of Cash
Cash and short-term investments as of April 4, 2009 decreased $43.0
million to $330.3 million from December 31, 2008. The decrease was
the result of using cash generated by operating activities of $58.1
million and $15.0 million received for the potential sale of power
barges, as discussed below, to reduce notes payable by $98.7
million, to spend $15.7 million on capital expenditures and to
repurchase common stock for $2.9 million. Cash from operating
activities increased $73.3 million for the three months ended April
4, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008, primarily as the result
of decreases in working capital in the Commodity Trading and Milling
segment, primarily as a result of decreased amounts of inventory,
partially offset by lower net earnings for the first quarter of 2009
compared to the first quarter of 2008.
Acquisitions, Capital Expenditures and Other Investing Activities
During the three months ended April 4, 2009, Seaboard invested $15.7
million in property, plant and equipment, of which $6.9 million was
expended in the Pork segment, $5.8 million in the Marine segment,
and $2.1 million in the Sugar segment. The Pork segment
expenditures were primarily for upgrades to the Guymon pork
processing plant, improvements to existing hog facilities and the
ham-boning and processing plant being built in Mexico. This plant
is currently expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2009.
The Marine segment expenditures were primarily for purchases of
cargo carrying and handling equipment. In the Sugar segment, the
capital expenditures were primarily for expansion of cane growing
operations and development of the cogeneration plant. All other
capital expenditures are of a normal recurring nature and primarily
include replacements of machinery and equipment, and general
facility modernizations and upgrades.
For the remainder of 2009 management has budgeted capital
expenditures totaling $79.2 million. The Pork segment plans to
spend $13.0 million for improvements to existing hog facilities,
upgrades to the Guymon pork processing plant, additional facility
upgrades and related equipment and completion of the plant in Mexico
discussed above. The Marine segment has budgeted $37.8 million
primarily for the purchase of additional cargo carrying and handling
equipment, and the expansion of existing port facilities. In
addition, management will be evaluating whether to purchase
additional containerized cargo vessels for the Marine segment during
2009. The Sugar segment plans to spend a total of $22.8 million
consisting of $14.2 million for the development of a 40 megawatt
cogeneration plant, with the remaining amount primarily for the
expansion of cane growing operations and harvesting equipment. The
cogeneration plant is expected to be operational by the second
quarter of 2010 with an additional $10.0 million anticipated to be
spent during 2010. The balance of $5.6 million is planned to be
spent in all other businesses. Management anticipates paying for
these capital expenditures from available cash, the use of available
short-term investments or Seaboard's available borrowing capacity.
On March 2, 2009, an agreement became effective under which Seaboard
agreed to sell its two power barges in the Dominican Republic on or
around January 1, 2011 for $70.0 million. During March 2009, $15.0
million was paid to Seaboard and the $55.0 million balance of the
purchase price was paid into escrow and will be paid to Seaboard at
the closing of the sale. See Note 8 to the Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements for further discussion.
Financing Activities and Debt
As of April 4, 2009, Seaboard had committed lines of credit totaling
$300.0 million and uncommitted lines totaling $132.9 million. As of
April 4, 2009, there were no borrowings outstanding under the
committed lines of credit and borrowings under the uncommitted lines
of credit totaled $21.7 million. Outstanding standby letters of
credit reduced Seaboard's borrowing capacity under its committed and
uncommitted credit lines by $58.1 million and $1.9 million,
respectively, primarily representing $42.7 million for Seaboard's
outstanding Industrial Development Revenue Bonds and $15.2 million
related to insurance coverages. Also included in notes payable as
of April 4, 2009 was a term note of $51.3 million denominated in
Japanese Yen.
Seaboard's remaining 2009 scheduled long-term debt maturities total
$46.2 million. Although the current global liquidity crisis and
worldwide economic downturn could affect Seaboard's ability to fund
operations, management believes Seaboard's current combination of
internally generated cash, liquidity, capital resources and
borrowing capabilities will be adequate for its existing operations
and any currently known potential plans for expansion of existing
operations or business segments for 2009. In July 2008, Seaboard
secured a $300.0 million line of credit for five years and as of
April 4, 2009, has cash and short-term investments of $330.3 million
with total net working capital of $806.0 million. In management's
view, the primary liquidity issues for 2009 pertain to its
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customers' and suppliers' liquidity, financing capabilities and
overall financial health, which could affect Seaboard's sales
volumes or customer contract performance, procurement of or access
to needed inventory, supplies and equipment, and the timely
collection of receivables along with related potential deterioration
in the receivables aging. Management periodically reviews various
alternatives for future financing to provide additional liquidity
for future operating plans. Despite the current global business
climate, management intends to continue seeking opportunities for
expansion in industries in which Seaboard operates, utilizing
existing liquidity and available borrowing capacity, and currently
does not plan to pursue other financing alternatives.
On August 7, 2007, the Board of Directors authorized Seaboard to
repurchase from time to time prior to August 31, 2009 up to $50.0
million market value of its common stock in open market or privately
negotiated purchases, of which $11.6 million remained available at
April 4, 2009. For the three months ended April 4, 2009, Seaboard
used cash to repurchase 3,233 shares of common stock at a total
price of $2.9 million. It is anticipated that any future stock
repurchases will be funded by cash on hand or short-term
investments. Shares repurchased are retired and resume status of
authorized and unissued shares. The Board's stock repurchase
authorization does not obligate Seaboard to acquire a specific
amount of common stock and the stock repurchase program may be
modified or suspended at any time at Seaboard's discretion.
See Note 6 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a
summary of Seaboard's contingent obligations, including guarantees
issued to support certain activities of non-consolidated affiliates
or third parties who provide services for Seaboard.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net sales decreased to $917.6 million for the first quarter of 2009
compared to $993.7 million for the first quarter of 2008, primarily
reflecting price decreases for commodities sold by the commodity
trading business and decreased commodity trading volumes. Partially
offsetting the decrease was higher volumes of pork products sold.
Operating income decreased to $16.0 million in 2009, compared to
$59.4 million during the first quarter of 2008. The decrease for
the quarter is primarily the result of lower commodity trading
margins, including a $13.6 million fluctuation of marking to market
Commodity Trading and Milling derivative contracts, as discussed
below. The decrease is also the result of lower sale prices for
pork products and increases in the cost of production of live hogs
and plant operations. The decreases were partially offset by higher
margins on marine cargo services primarily as a result of higher
cargo rates during 2009 compared to 2008.
Pork Segment
Three Months Ended
April 4, March 29,
(Dollars in millions) 2009 2008
Net sales $ 262.8 $ 238.9
Operating loss $ (17.1) $ (4.8)
Net sales for the Pork segment increased $23.9 million in the first
quarter of 2009 compared to the first quarter of 2008. The increase
for the quarter is primarily the result of higher volumes of pork
products sold, primarily export sales, and, to a lesser extent,
sales of biodiesel related to the start-up of the new biodiesel
processing plant during the second quarter of 2008. The increased
volumes were made possible by the expansion in daily capacity at the
Guymon processing plant during the first quarter of 2008. The
increase was partially offset by lower sale prices for pork
products.
Operating income for the Pork segment decreased $12.3 million in the
first quarter of 2009 compared to the first quarter of 2008. The
decrease primarily related to lower sale prices for pork products
noted above, increased costs of third party hogs, and various
increases in the cost of production of live hogs and plant
operations. Increased costs for internally raised hogs processed
during the quarter, primarily the result of previous increases in
the price of corn and, to a lesser extent, soybean meal, along with
related commodity derivative losses were offset by decreases in
LIFO. LIFO increased operating income by $5.1 million in 2009
compared to a decrease of $7.1 million in the first quarter of 2008,
primarily as a result of lower costs to purchase corn and soybean
meal during the first quarter of 2009. Commodity derivative losses
were $1.6 million for the first quarter of 2009 compared to gains of
$5.7 million for the first quarter of 2008.
Management is unable to predict future market prices for pork
products or the cost of feed and hogs purchased from third parties.
As market volatility for commodity prices has continued during the
first quarter of 2009,
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management cannot predict future operating results but currently
anticipates that this segment will become profitable during the
second half of 2009. However, in April 2009, reports of a new flu
strain believed to originate in Mexico rapidly received wide-spread
public attention. Despite confirmations that people could not
catch this strain of influenza by eating or handling pork products,
early reports labeled this strain as "swine flu." In late April,
U.S. officials re-named this strain as "2009 H1N1 flu", recognizing
that this strain had not been found in any pigs, and therefore it
cannot be contracted from pork products. In response to initial
reports, certain countries banned U.S. pork exports and Seaboard's
pork segment noted a decrease in demand and overall market prices
for certain of its pork products. Management is currently unable to
estimate the extent of the impact of these flu related concerns on
the profitability of this segment or on Seaboard's results of
operations, but believes the impact could be material depending
on how quickly the general public disassociates the incident from
eating pork products.
In addition, as discussed in Note 8 to the Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements, there is a possibility that some amount of
either goodwill or other intangible assets not subject to
amortization, or both, related to Daily's and some amount of the
biodiesel plant could be deemed impaired during some future period
including fiscal 2009, which may result in a charge to earnings if
current projections are not met.
Commodity Trading and Milling Segment
Three Months Ended
April 4, March 29,
(Dollars in millions) 2009 2008
Net sales $ 380.9 $ 479.9
Operating income $ 13.1 $ 49.1
Income from foreign affiliates $ 3.7 $ 3.9
Net sales for the Commodity Trading and Milling segment decreased
$99.0 million in the first quarter of 2009 compared to the first
quarter of 2008. The decrease is primarily the result of price
decreases for commodities sold by the commodity trading business,
especially for wheat, and decreased commodity trading volumes.
Operating income for this segment decreased $36.0 million in the
first quarter of 2009 compared to the first quarter of 2008. The
decrease reflects the $13.6 million fluctuation of marking to market
the derivative contracts as discussed below and write-downs of $8.8
million for certain grain inventories during the first quarter of
2009 for customer contract performance issues and related lower of
cost or market adjustments as discussed further in Note 2 to the
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The decrease also
reflects certain long inventory positions, especially wheat, taken
by Seaboard which provided higher than average commodity trading
margins during the first quarter of 2008 as the price of these
commodities significantly increased to historic highs at the time of
sale in 2008 and, to a lesser extent, the decreased commodity
trading volumes noted above.
Due to the uncertain political and economic conditions in the
countries in which Seaboard operates and the current volatility in
the commodity markets, management is unable to predict future sales
and operating results. However, management anticipates positive
operating income for the remainder of 2009 although materially lower
than 2008, excluding the potential effects of marking to market
derivative contracts. It should be noted the unprecedented high
level of grain prices during the first half of 2008 and the
significant decrease in grain prices during the second half of 2008
and early 2009 increase certain business risks for each of the
commodity trading, consolidated milling and foreign affiliate
operations in this segment. Those risks, including holding high
priced inventory or the potential for reduced sales volumes, can
increase if governments impose sales price controls, grain prices
remain volatile and/or competitors hold lower priced positions, or
customers default, which could result in write-downs of inventory
values and an increase in bad debt expense. In addition, see Note 2
to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion
regarding certain grain inventories. If any one or more of these
conditions develop, the result may materially lower operating income
and could result in operating losses for any one or all of the
commodity trading, consolidated milling and foreign affiliate
operations.
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Had Seaboard not applied mark-to-market accounting to its derivative
instruments, operating income would have been lower by $3.6 million
and $17.2 million, respectively, for the first quarter of 2009 and
2008. While management believes its commodity futures and options,
foreign exchange contracts and forward freight agreements are
primarily economic hedges of its firm purchase and sales contracts
or anticipated sales contracts, Seaboard does not perform the
extensive record-keeping required to account for these types of
transactions as hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, while
the changes in value of the derivative instruments were marked to
market, the changes in value of the firm purchase or sales contracts
were not. As products are delivered to customers, these mark-to-
market adjustments will be primarily offset by realized margins as
revenue is recognized. Accordingly, these mark-to-market gains
could reverse in future periods, including fiscal 2009.
Income from foreign affiliates in the first quarter of 2009
decreased by $0.2 million compared to the first quarter of 2008.
Based on the uncertainty of local political and economic situations
in the countries in which the flour and feed mills operate,
management cannot predict future results.
Marine Segment
Three Months Ended
April 4, March 29,
(Dollars in millions) 2009 2008
Net sales $ 206.9 $ 210.9
Operating income $ 19.7 $ 10.9
Net sales for the Marine segment decreased $4.0 million in the first
quarter of 2009 compared to the first quarter of 2008 primarily
reflecting lower cargo volumes as a result of economic declines in
most markets served by Seaboard. The decrease in net sales was
partially offset by higher cargo rates in most market served for the
first quarter of 2009 compared to the first quarter of 2008,
although most cargo rates were lower than the fourth quarter of
2008.
Operating income for the Marine segment increased $8.8 million for
the first quarter of 2009 compared to the first quarter of 2008.
The increase was primarily the result of higher cargo rates
discussed above and, to a lesser extent, significantly lower fuel
costs for vessels and trucking expenses on a per unit shipped basis.
Partially offsetting the increase was higher operating costs on a
per unit shipped basis including charter hire and owned-vessel
operating costs, port costs and stevedoring. Management cannot
predict changes in future cargo volumes and cargo rates or to what
extent changes in economic conditions in markets served will
continue to affect net sales or operating income during the
remainder of 2009. However, given the recent decline in global
trade, management anticipates a material decrease in operating
income for the remainder of 2009 compared to 2008, although recent
trends suggesting lower fuel, trucking and charter hire expenses for
the remainder of 2009 could result in better than anticipated
operating results.
Sugar Segment
Three Months Ended
April 4, March 29,
(Dollars in millions) 2009 2008
Net sales $ 42.0 $ 31.0
Operating income $ 2.3 $ 3.2
Income from foreign affiliates $ 0.2 $ 0.0
Net sales for the Sugar segment increased $11.0 million for the
first quarter of 2009 compared to the first quarter of 2008. The
increase primarily reflects an increase in volumes and, to a lesser
extent, higher sugar prices primarily for export sales. Although
domestic Argentine sugar prices increased slightly, governmental
authorities continue to attempt to control inflation by limiting the
price of basic commodities, including sugar. Accordingly,
management cannot predict whether sugar prices will continue to
increase.
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Operating income decreased $0.9 million in the first quarter of 2009
compared to the first quarter of 2008. The decrease primarily
reflects a $2.8 million charge to earnings in 2009 related to write-
down of citrus inventories and related costs as discussed below
along with higher selling and administrative personnel costs
partially offset by higher income from sugar sales as discussed
above. Management anticipates this segment to remain profitable for
the remainder of 2009. See Note 8 to the Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements for discussion regarding the decision by
management in March 2009 to not process, package or market the 2009
harvest for the citrus and related juice operations plus an
additional charge to earnings of approximately $1.4 million
anticipated to be incurred in the second quarter of 2009 related to
the citrus plantation and potential further write-downs in future
quarters related to the remaining fixed assets with a net book value
of $3.7 million as of April 4, 2009.
All Other
Three Months Ended
April 4, March 29,
(Dollars in millions) 2009 2008
Net sales $ 25.0 $ 32.9
Operating income $ 1.6 $ 2.6
Net sales and operating income primarily represents results from the
Dominican Republic Power division. Net sales decreased $7.9 million
in the first quarter of 2009 compared to the first quarter of 2008
primarily reflecting lower rates. The lower rates were attributable
primarily to lower fuel costs, a component of pricing. Operating
income decreased $1.0 million in the first quarter of 2009 compared
to the first quarter of 2008 primarily as a result of rates
decreasing more than fuel costs decreased. Management cannot
predict future fuel costs or the extent to which rates will
fluctuate compared to fuel costs, but anticipates this segment to
remain profitable for the remainder of 2009. See Note 8 to the
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the potential future
sale of certain assets of this business.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses increased by
$5.7 million in the first quarter of 2009 compared to the first
quarter of 2008. The increase was primarily due to increased
personnel costs. As a percentage of revenues, SG&A increased to
5.2% in the first quarter of 2009 compared to 4.2% for the first
quarter of 2008 primarily as a result of decreased sales in the
Commodity Trading and Milling segment.
Foreign Currency Loss, Net
The increase in foreign currency loss, net in the first quarter of
2009 compared to the first quarter of 2008 primarily reflects
foreign currency losses in the commodity trading and milling segment
related to transactions denominated in various African currencies
and the Euro.
Income Tax Expense
The effective tax rate increased in 2009 compared to 2008 resulting
in a tax expense for 2009 versus a tax benefit in 2008 primarily
based on a projected domestic taxable income for 2009 compared to
domestic losses in 2008.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Seaboard is exposed to various types of market risks in its day-to-
day operations. Seaboard utilizes derivative instruments to
mitigate some of these risks including both purchases and sales of
futures and options to hedge inventories, forward purchase and sale
contracts, forward purchases, and forward freight agreements.
Primary market risk exposures result from changing commodity prices,
freight rates, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates.
From time to time, Seaboard may also enter into speculative
derivative transactions not directly related to its raw material
requirements. The nature of Seaboard's market risk exposure related
to these items has not changed materially since December 31, 2008.
See Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for
further discussion.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures - Seaboard's
management evaluated, under the direction of our Chief Executive and
Chief Financial Officers, the effectiveness of Seaboard's disclosure
controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) as
of April 4, 2009. Based upon and as of the date of that evaluation,
Seaboard's Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers concluded
that Seaboard's disclosure controls and procedures were effective to
ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports it
files and submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is
recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required.
It should be noted that any system of disclosure controls and
procedures, however well designed and operated, can provide only
reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the
system are met. In addition, the design of any system of disclosure
controls and procedures is based in part upon assumptions about the
likelihood of future events. Due to these and other inherent
limitations of any such system, there can be no assurance that any
design will always succeed in achieving its stated goals under all
potential future conditions.
Change in Internal Controls - There has been no change in Seaboard's
internal control over financial reporting required by Exchange Act
Rule 13a-15 that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended April 4,
2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to
materially affect, Seaboard's internal control over financial
reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes in the risk factors as
previously disclosed in Seaboard's Annual Report on form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2008.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The following table contains information regarding Seaboard's
purchase of its common stock during the quarter.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Total Approximate
Number Dollar Value
of Shares of Shares
Purchased that May
as Part Yet Be
Total Average of Publicly Purchased
Number of Price Announced Under the
Shares Paid per Plans Plans or
Period Purchased Share or Programs Programs
January 1 to January 31, 2009 - n/a n/a $14,500,433
February 1 to February 28, 2009 1,502 $954.57 1,502 $13,066,672
March 1 to April 4, 2009 1,731 $869.26 1,731 $11,561,979
Total 3,233 $908.89 3,233 $11,561,979
All purchases during the quarter were made under the authorization
from our Board of Directors to purchase up to $50.0 million of
Seaboard common stock announced on August 8, 2007. An expiration
date of August 31, 2009 has been specified for this authorization.
All purchases were made through open-market purchases and all the
repurchased shares have been retired.
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The annual meeting of stockholders was held on April 27, 2009 in
Auburndale, Massachusetts. Three items were submitted to a vote as
described in Seaboard's Proxy Statement dated March 18, 2009. The
following table briefly describes the proposals and results of the
stockholders' vote.
Votes in Votes
Favor Withheld
1. To elect the following persons as
directors:
Steven J. Bresky 1,113,012.24 94,382
David A. Adamsen 1,132,140.24 75,254
Douglas W. Baena 1,132,138.24 75,256
Joseph E. Rodrigues 1,131,187.24 76,207
Edward I. Shifman, Jr. 1,170,450.24 36,944
Votes in Votes Votes
Favor Against Abstaining
2. To ratify selection of KPMG LLP as
independent auditors for 2009. 1,204,242.24 2,424 728
Votes in Votes Votes
Favor Against Abstaining
3. To approve a proposed amendment to 1,184,556.24 21,049 1,789
paragraph 4 of Seaboard's Certificate
of Incorporation to decrease the
number of authorized shares of common
stock from 4,000,000 shares to
1,250,000 shares.
There were no broker nonvotes on any matter.
Item 6. Exhibits
3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Seaboard Corporation
31.1 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18
U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18
U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements with respect to
the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives,
future performance and business of Seaboard Corporation and its
subsidiaries (Seaboard). Forward-looking statements generally may
be identified as statements that are not historical in nature; and
statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words
"believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "could,"
"anticipates," "estimates," "intends," or similar expressions. In
more specific terms, forward-looking statements, include, without
limitation: statements concerning projection of revenues, income or
loss, capital expenditures, capital structure or other financial
items, including the impact of mark-to-market accounting on
operating income; statements regarding the plans and objectives of
management for future operations; statements of future economic
performance; statements regarding the intent, belief or current
expectations of Seaboard and its management with respect to:
(i) Seaboard's ability to obtain adequate financing and liquidity,
(ii) the price of feed stocks and other materials used by Seaboard,
(iii) the sales price or market conditions for pork, grains, sugar
and other products and services, (iv) statements concerning
management's expectations of recorded tax effects under existing
circumstances, (v) the ability of the Commodity Trading and Milling
segment
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to successfully compete in the markets it serves and the
volume of business and working capital requirements associated with
the competitive trading environment, (vi) the charter hire rates and
fuel prices for vessels, (vii) the stability of the Dominican
Republic's economy, fuel costs and related spot market prices and
collection of receivables in the Dominican Republic, (viii) the
ability of Seaboard to sell certain grain inventories in foreign
countries at current cost basis and the related contract performance
by customers, (ix) the effect of the fluctuation in foreign currency
exchange rates, (x) statements concerning profitability or sales
volume of any of Seaboard's segments, (xi) the anticipated costs and
completion timetable for Seaboard's scheduled capital improvements,
(xii) the impact from the flu incident on the demand and overall
market prices for pork products, or (xiii) other trends affecting
Seaboard's financial condition or results of operations, and
statements of the assumptions underlying or relating to any of the
foregoing statements.
This list of forward-looking statements is not exclusive. Seaboard
undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-
looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future
events, changes in assumptions or otherwise. Forward-looking
statements are not guarantees of future performance or results.
They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results
may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking
statements due to a variety of factors. The information contained
in this report, including without limitation the information under
the headings "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations," identifies important factors
which could cause such differences.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
SEABOARD CORPORATION
by: /s/ Robert L. Steer
Robert L. Steer, Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
Date: May 8, 2009
by: /s/ John A. Virgo
John A. Virgo, Vice President,
Corporate Controller
and Chief Accounting Officer
(principal accounting officer)
Date: May 8, 2009
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