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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 July 29, 2011

OR

 

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

For the transition period from                     

Commission file number 0-1667

 

 

Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   31-4421866

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

3776 South High Street Columbus, Ohio 43207

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(614) 491-2225

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and formal 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 website, 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  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

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

As of August 26, 2011, the registrant had 30,332,399 common shares outstanding.

 

 

 


BOB EVANS FARMS, INC.

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

     Dollars in thousands  
     Unaudited
July 29, 2011
    April 29, 2011  

Assets

    

Current Assets

    

Cash and equivalents

   $ 59,937      $ 57,730   

Accounts receivable

     21,823        26,043   

Inventories

     22,639        23,526   

Deferred income taxes

     10,860        10,860   

Prepaid expenses

     3,901        1,446   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

     119,160        119,605   

Property, Plant and Equipment

     1,679,474        1,672,192   

Less accumulated depreciation

     789,807        771,314   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Property, Plant and Equipment

     889,667        900,878   

Other Assets

    

Deposits and other

     2,460        3,954   

Long-term investments

     27,924        27,620   

Goodwill

     1,567        1,567   

Other intangible assets

     40,492        40,697   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Assets

     72,443        73,838   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 1,081,270      $ 1,094,321   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Current Liabilities

    

Current maturities of long-term debt

     38,571        13,571   

Accounts payable

     29,320        30,418   

Federal and state income taxes

     4,838        10,793   

Accrued nonincome taxes

     19,072        20,519   

Accrued wages and related liabilities

     29,309        36,024   

Self-insurance

     27,088        26,058   

Deferred revenue

     14,186        16,289   

Other accrued expenses

     16,708        17,440   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

     179,092        171,112   

Long-Term Liabilities

    

Deferred compensation

     30,630        29,685   

Federal and state income taxes

     12,446        12,443   

Deferred income taxes

     56,777        56,777   

Deferred rent

     24,470        24,478   

Long-term debt

     97,145        135,716   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Liabilities

     221,468        259,099   

Stockholders’ Equity

    

Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued 42,638,118 shares at July 29, 2011, and April 29, 2011

     426        426   

Capital in excess of par value

     192,265        188,736   

Retained earnings

     830,327        818,561   

Treasury stock, 12,166,012 shares at July 29, 2011, and 12,409,338 shares at April 29, 2011, at cost

     (342,308     (343,613
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

     680,710        664,110   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 1,081,270      $ 1,094,321   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

UNAUDITED

 

     (Dollars in thousands, except
per share amounts)
 
     Three Months Ended  
     July 29, 2011      July 30, 2010  

Net Sales

   $ 405,361       $ 412,566   

Cost of sales

     121,087         122,169   

Operating wage and fringe benefit expenses

     133,423         144,098   

Other operating expenses

     67,251         68,374   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     35,726         35,763   

Depreciation and amortization expense

     20,379         20,776   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating Income

     27,495         21,386   

Net interest expense

     2,111         2,498   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income Before Income Taxes

     25,384         18,888   

Provision for income taxes

     7,572         6,339   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Income

   $ 17,812       $ 12,549   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share – Basic

   $ 0.59       $ 0.41   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share – Diluted

   $ 0.59       $ 0.41   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash Dividends Paid Per Share

   $ 0.20       $ 0.18   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

UNAUDITED

 

     (Dollars in thousands)  
     Three Months Ended  
     July 29, 2011     July 30, 2010  

Operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 17,812      $ 12,549   

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

    

Depreciation and amortization

     20,379        20,776   

(Gain) loss on disposal/impairment of assets

     (3     75   

(Gain) loss on long-term investments

     (19     1,750   

Deferred compensation

     945        (383

Compensation expense attributable to stock plans

     1,366        3,188   

Deferred income taxes

     —          (91

Deferred rent

     (8     67   

Cash provided by (used for) current assets and current liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     4,220        (4,259

Inventories

     887        2,189   

Prepaid expenses

     (2,455     (2,439

Accounts payable

     (1,098     3,541   

Federal and state income taxes

     (5,861     (966

Accrued wages and related liabilities

     (6,715     (8,188

Self-insurance

     1,030        115   

Accrued nonincome taxes

     (1,447     (1,099

Deferred revenue

     (2,103     (1,347

Other accrued expenses

     (732     2,794   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     26,198        28,272   

Investing activities:

    

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

     (10,090     (9,048

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     1,131        609   

Purchase of long-term investments

     (286     (1,342

Other

     1,494        (442
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (7,751     (10,223

Financing activities:

    

Cash dividends paid

     (6,046     (5,468

Proceeds from lines of credit

     —          18,000   

Principal payments on long-term debt

     (13,571     (26,905

Purchase of treasury stock

     (1,656     (4,356

Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock

     5,768        232   

Cash proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation awards

     (1,139     (1,070

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

     404        3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (16,240     (19,564
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents

     2,207        (1,515

Cash and equivalents at the beginning of the period

     57,730        17,535   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and equivalents at the end of the period

   $ 59,937      $ 16,020   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

UNAUDITED

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements: The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (“Bob Evans”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, Bob Evans and its subsidiaries are referred to as the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our”) are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and, consequently, do not include all of the disclosures normally required by generally accepted accounting principles or those normally made in our Form 10-K filing. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position and results of operations have been included. The consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for a full fiscal year. Except as described in this Form 10-Q, no significant changes have occurred in the financial disclosures made in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 29, 2011 (refer to the Form 10-K for a summary of significant accounting policies followed in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements). Dollars are in thousands, except per share amounts.

Earnings Per Share: Basic earnings-per-share computations are based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period presented. Diluted earnings-per-share calculations reflect the assumed exercise and conversion of employee stock options.

The numerator in calculating both basic and diluted earnings per share for each period was reported net income. The denominator was based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. See Note 2.

Stock-Based Compensation: We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with the Compensation-Stock Compensation Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). Accordingly, stock-based compensation is measured on the fair value of the award on the grant date and is recognized over the vesting period of the award on a straight-line basis. The Bob Evans Farms, Inc. 2010 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (“2010 Plan”) awards to retirement eligible employees are no longer subject to immediate expensing in full as of the date of the grant. Awards to retirement eligible employees are recognized over the vesting period of the award on a straight-line basis.

Industry Segments: We have two reportable segments: restaurants and foods. The restaurant reportable segment consists of Bob Evans Restaurants and Mimi’s, which are aggregated in accordance with the authoritative guidance included in the Segment Reporting Topic of the FASB ASC.

Financial Instruments: The fair values of our financial statements (other than long-term debt) approximated their carrying values at July 29, 2011. We estimated the fair value of our long-term debt based on the current interest rates offered for debt of the same maturities. We do not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.

Reclassifications: Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2012 classification.

New Accounting Pronouncements: The FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2010-06, Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements. ASU 2010-06 requires additional disclosures regarding transfers between fair value hierarchy levels and a reconciliation of fair value hierarchy measurements based on unobservable market inputs. The guidance relating to additional disclosures regarding transfers between fair value hierarchy levels was effective for our fiscal year 2011. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010 (our first quarter of fiscal 2012) for the reconciliation of fair value hierarchy measurements based on unobservable market inputs. The effect of this guidance on future periods will depend on the

 

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nature and significance of any fair value measurements we subsequently make that are subject to this guidance. We did not have any transfers between fair value hierarchy levels in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 or in 2011.

2. Earnings Per Share

The denominator in the earnings per share calculation, as described more fully in Note 1, was based on the following weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:

 

     (in thousands)  
     Three Months Ended  
     July 29, 2011      July 30, 2010  

Basic

     30,318         30,445   

Effect of dilutive stock options

     119         61   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted

     30,437         30,506   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

3. Stock-Based Compensation

Total stock-based compensation expense, in thousands, of $1,366 and $3,224 for the first quarters of fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively, is included in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The decrease in stock-based compensation expense is due to discontinuing accelerated vesting of retirement eligible stock grants in fiscal year 2012.

4. Industry Segments

Information on our operating segments is summarized as follows:

 

     (in thousands)  
     Three Months Ended  
     July 29, 2011     July 30, 2010  

Sales

    

Restaurant

   $ 333,153      $ 343,085   

Foods

     75,426        72,611   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     408,579        415,696   

Intersegment sales of food products

     (3,218     (3,130
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 405,361      $ 412,566   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

    

Restaurant

   $ 21,852      $ 21,357   

Foods

     5,643        29   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 27,495      $ 21,386   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

5. Taxes

The combined federal and state income tax rates were 29.8% in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 versus 33.6% in the corresponding period a year ago.

Our effective income tax rate is evaluated each quarter. The effective income tax rate for the quarter may or may not represent the expected annual effective tax rate for the entire fiscal year and includes the impact of discrete items for the quarter. The lower tax rate for fiscal 2012 was primarily the result of items involving settlements with certain state taxing authorities and other items.

 

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6. Financial Instruments

At July 29, 2011, the estimated fair value of our long-term debt, in thousands, approximated $145,564 compared to a carrying amount of $135,716.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Results of Operations

General Overview

In this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”), we use the terms “Bob Evans,” “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” to collectively refer to Bob Evans Farms, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries. The following terms used herein are registered trademarks or service marks of Bob Evans: Bob Evans®, Bob Evans Restaurants®, Bob Evans Special Touch®, Best Brand BuildersSM, Mimi’s®, Mimi’s Café®, Owens® and Taste of the Farm®.

As of July 29, 2011, we owned and operated 708 full-service restaurants, including 563 Bob Evans Restaurants in 18 states and 145 Mimi’s Cafés (“Mimi’s”) in 24 states. Bob Evans Restaurants are primarily located in the Midwest, mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions of the United States. Mimi’s® are primarily located in California and other western states. Revenue in the restaurant segment is recognized at the point of sale other than revenue from the sale of gift cards, which is deferred and recognized upon redemption. We also produce and distribute pork sausage products and a variety of complementary homestyle convenience food items under the Bob Evans and Owens brand names. These food products are distributed primarily to warehouses that distribute to grocery stores throughout the United States. Revenue in the foods segment is generally recognized when products are shipped to our customers’ warehouses. All revenue is presented net of sales tax collections.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) encourages companies to disclose forward-looking information so that investors can better understand a company’s future prospects and make informed investment decisions. This MD&A and other written or oral statements that we make from time to time may contain forward-looking statements that set forth anticipated results based on management’s plans and assumptions. Statements in this MD&A that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements are often indicated by words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “intends” and “plans.” Forward-looking statements involve various important assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those predicted by the forward-looking statements because of various factors and possible events, including the assumptions, risks and uncertainties discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 29, 2011, under the heading “Item 1A – Risk Factors.” We note these factors for investors as contemplated by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. It is impossible to predict or identify all of the risk factors that we face. Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all potential assumptions, risks or uncertainties. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement for circumstances or events that occur after the date on which the statement is made. Any further disclosures we make in our filings with the SEC should also be consulted.

The following table reflects data for our first fiscal quarter ended July 29, 2011, compared to the prior year’s first fiscal quarter ended July 30, 2010. The consolidated information is derived from the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income. The table also includes data for our two industry segments – restaurant and foods. The ratios presented reflect the underlying dollar values expressed as a percentage of the applicable net sales amount.

 

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(dollars in thousands)    Consolidated Results     Restaurant Segment     Foods Segment  
     Q1 2012     Q1 2011     Q1 2012     Q1 2011     Q1 2012     Q1 2011  

Net sales

   $ 405,361      $ 412,566      $ 333,153      $ 343,085      $ 72,208      $ 69,481   

Operating income

   $ 27,495      $ 21,386      $ 21,852      $ 21,357      $ 5,643      $ 29   

Cost of sales

     29.9     29.6     24.5     24.0     54.4     57.3

Operating wages

     32.9     34.9     37.9     39.4     10.0     13.2

Other operating

     16.6     16.6     18.8     18.8     6.3     5.5

S,G&A

     8.8     8.7     6.7     6.3     18.6     20.4

Depr. & amort.

     5.0     5.0     5.5     5.3     2.9     3.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     6.8     5.2     6.6     6.2     7.8     0.0

Restaurant Segment Overview

The ongoing industry-wide factors most relevant to our restaurant segment include: the economy, sales trends, labor and fringe benefit expenses, commodity prices, energy prices, competition, consumer acceptance, restaurant openings and closings, governmental initiatives, food safety and weather. For the first quarter of fiscal 2012, the factor that had the greatest positive impact on our restaurant segment performance was due to a reduction in labor hours and lower health insurance claims. The factors that had the greatest negative impact were high commodity costs and lower same-store sales at Bob Evans Restaurants and Mimi’s.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2012, same-store sales decreased 1.8% at Bob Evans Restaurants and decreased 4.8% at Mimi’s compared to the corresponding period last year. Restaurant segment operating income increased $0.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to the corresponding period last year. The decline in same-store sales is due to a decline in customer traffic in our restaurants. We remain focused on improving same-store sales at Bob Evans Restaurants and Mimi’s in a challenging economic environment. We are also continuing our efforts to control labor and food costs, where possible, which can be effective in mitigating the impact of negative leverage from lower same-store sales. Our goal is to drive incremental profitable traffic in our restaurants.

Foods Segment Overview

The ongoing industry-wide factors most relevant to our foods segment include: sow availability and costs and other commodity costs, transportation and energy costs, competition, governmental regulations, food safety, the economy and consumer acceptance. In the first quarter of fiscal 2012, net sales increased significantly, $2.7 million, and pounds sold of comparable products decreased 4%, compared to the corresponding period last year.

Operating income in the foods segment increased significantly, up $5.6 million, in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to the corresponding period last year. Sow costs represent a significant part of the foods segment’s cost of sales, and the volatile nature of sow costs greatly impacts the profitability of the segment. In the first quarter of fiscal 2012, average sow costs decreased 4.1% compared with the corresponding period last year. The increase in operating income is mainly due to pricing actions coupled with a significant decrease in promotional discounts (recorded as a reduction of net sales in the Consolidated Statements of Income), as well as the closure of two fresh sausage operations in the second quarter of fiscal year 2011 and a decrease in sow costs. Partially offsetting these was a decrease in comparable pounds sold.

Sales

Consolidated net sales decreased 1.7% to $405.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to $412.6 million in the corresponding period last year. The net sales decrease was comprised of a decrease in the restaurant segment of $9.9 million and an increase in the foods segment of $2.7 million. Restaurant sales accounted for 82.2% of consolidated net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

 

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Restaurant sales decreased $9.9 million, or 2.9%, in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to the corresponding period last year. The sales decrease in the first quarter was primarily due to negative same-store sales at both of our restaurant concepts.

Bob Evans Restaurants experienced a same-store sales decrease of 1.8% in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, which included an average menu price increase of 1.3%. Mimi’s experienced a same-store sales decrease of 4.8% in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, which included an average menu price increase of 4.2%.

Same-store sales computations for a given year are based on net sales of stores that are open for at least two years prior to the start of that year. Sales of stores to be rebuilt are excluded for all periods in the computation when construction commences on the replacement building. Sales of closed stores are excluded for all periods in the computation. Stores are not excluded if they are closed for our ongoing Bob Evans “Farm Fresh Refreshes”.

The following chart summarizes the restaurant openings and closings during the last five quarters for Bob Evans Restaurants and Mimi’s:

Bob Evans Restaurants:

 

     Beginning      Opened      Closed      Ending  

Fiscal 2012

           

1st quarter

     563         —           —           563   

Fiscal 2011

           

1st quarter

     569         —           —           569   

2nd quarter

     569         —           —           569   

3rd quarter

     569         —           —           569   

4th quarter

     569         2         8         563   
Mimi’s:            
     Beginning      Opened      Closed      Ending  

Fiscal 2012

           

1st quarter

     145         —           —           145   

Fiscal 2011

           

1st quarter

     146         —           1         145   

2nd quarter

     145         —           —           145   

3rd quarter

     145         —           —           145   

4th quarter

     145         —           —           145   
Consolidated Restaurants:            
     Beginning      Opened      Closed      Ending  

Fiscal 2012

           

1st quarter

     708         —           —           708   

Fiscal 2011

           

1st quarter

     715         —           1         714   

2nd quarter

     714         —           —           714   

3rd quarter

     714         —           —           714   

4th quarter

     714         2         8         708   

In the first quarter of fiscal 2012, we did not open any new Bob Evans Restaurants or Mimi’s. We expect to open at least six new Bob Evans Restaurants in fiscal 2012. We also plan to rebuild three existing Bob Evans Restaurants in fiscal 2012. Based on positive returns and sustained same-store sales of our “Farm Fresh Refresh” remodel program, we expanded our initial number of remodels from 56 Bob Evans Restaurants to 86 Bob Evans Restaurants in fiscal 2012. In fiscal 2012, we do not expect to open, rebuild or remodel any new Mimi’s restaurants.

 

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We are still evaluating the performance of the Mimi’s we remodeled in fiscal year 2011 to determine if the investment meets our return-on-investment expectations.

The foods segment experienced a sales increase of $2.7 million, or 3.9%, in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to the corresponding period a year ago. In the first quarter of fiscal 2012, we experienced a 4% decrease in comparable pounds sold. Comparable pounds sold is calculated using the same products in both periods and excludes new products. We believe the decrease in the volume of pounds sold was due to our decision to reduce the amount of promotional discounts on pork sausage products provided to retailers. This $1.7 million, or 17.5 %, year-over-year decrease in the amount of promotional discounts partially offset the adverse impact of the decrease in the volume of comparable pounds sold. We anticipate sow costs for all of fiscal 2012 to average our guidance range of $60 to $65 per hundredweight. We intend to grow our foods segment, both organically through new product introductions and by expanding our retail distribution, as well with acquisition opportunities that play to our strength in sausage and sides.

Cost of Sales

Consolidated cost of sales (cost of materials) was 29.9% of sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to 29.6% in the corresponding period a year ago.

In fiscal 2012, restaurant segment cost of sales (predominantly food cost) was 24.5% of sales in the first quarter compared to 24.0% of sales in the corresponding period last year. The increase in restaurant segment cost of sales as a percent of sales in fiscal 2012 was attributable to deleverage caused by same-store sales declines in both of our restaurant concepts and higher commodity costs, partially offset by the benefit of actual versus theoretical food cost programs implemented at both restaurant concepts.

The foods segment cost of sales ratio was 54.4% of sales in the first quarter of 2012 versus 57.3% of sales in the corresponding period a year ago. The decrease in the foods segment cost of sales ratio in the first quarter was due primarily to a 4.1% decrease in sow costs this quarter versus the corresponding period last year, as well as higher net selling prices per pound. Sow costs averaged $57.06 per hundredweight in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to $59.52 per hundredweight in the first quarter of fiscal 2011.

Operating Wage and Fringe Benefit Expenses

Consolidated operating wage and fringe benefit expenses (“operating wages”) were 32.9% of sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to 34.9% in the corresponding period last year. In the first quarter of fiscal 2012, the operating wage ratio decreased in both the restaurant segment and in the foods segment compared to the corresponding period last year.

In the restaurant segment, operating wages were 37.9% of sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to 39.4% in the corresponding period last year. The operating wage ratio in the first quarter decreased due to a reduction in labor hours and lower health insurance claims, partially offset by the negative leverage due to same-store sales declines at both Bob Evans Restaurants and Mimi’s.

In the foods segment, operating wages were 10.0% of sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to 13.2% of sales in the corresponding period last year. The decrease in the operating wage ratio was due to cost reductions from the closure of two fresh sausage operations and our lean manufacturing productivity initiatives implemented in the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

Other Operating Expenses

Approximately 93% of other operating expenses occurred in the restaurant segment in the first quarters of fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011. The most significant components of other operating expenses were utilities, restaurant advertising, restaurant supplies, repair and maintenance, rent, nonincome based taxes and credit/debit card processing fees. Consolidated other operating expenses were 16.6% of sales in both the first quarter of fiscal 2012 and in the corresponding period last year.

In the restaurant segment, other operating expenses were 18.8% of sales in both the first quarter of fiscal 2012 and in the corresponding period last year. The other operating expense ratio was flat as a result of deleverage due to

 

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same-store sales declines at both Bob Evans Restaurants and Mimi’s and higher fees from increased gift card activity and credit card usage, offset by lower advertising and utilities expenses.

In the foods segment, the other operating expenses ratio was 6.3% of sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to 5.5% of sales in the corresponding period last year. The increase in the other operating expense ratio was primarily due to increases in transportation costs, third-party distribution costs and repair and maintenance expenses, partially offset by the closure of two fresh sausage operations in the second quarter of fiscal 2011, our lean manufacturing productivity initiatives and higher net selling prices per pound.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Consolidated selling, general and administrative (“S,G&A”) expenses were 8.8% of sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to 8.7% in the corresponding period last year. The most significant components of S,G&A expenses are wages and fringe benefits, foods advertising expense and foods transportation costs.

In the restaurant segment, S,G&A expenses were 6.7% of sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to 6.3% of sales in the corresponding period last year. The increase in the S,G&A ratio in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 was primarily due to higher administrative salary expense and deleverage from a decline in same-store sales at both restaurant concepts.

In the foods segment, S,G&A expenses were 18.6% of sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to 20.4% of sales in the corresponding period last year. The decrease in the S,G&A expense ratio in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 was a result of lower consulting expenses associated with lean manufacturing productivity initiatives, lower advertising costs and lower transportation costs. These benefits more than offset the impact of higher administrative salary expense.

Depreciation and Amortization

Consolidated depreciation and amortization expenses were 5.0% of sales in both the first quarter of fiscal 2012 and in the corresponding period last year.

In the restaurant segment, depreciation and amortization were 5.5% of sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to 5.3% of sales in the corresponding period last year.

In the foods segment, depreciation and amortization expenses were 2.9% of sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to 3.6% of sales in the corresponding period last year. The decrease in depreciation and amortization expense ratio in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 is due to reduced depreciation associated with the closure of fresh sausage operations in the second quarter of fiscal 2011 offset by depreciation on new property, plant and equipment additions.

Interest

Net interest expense for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, compared to the corresponding period last year, was as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended  

(dollars in thousands)

   July 29, 2011      July 30, 2010  

Gross interest expense:

     

Fixed-rate debt

   $ 2,111       $ 2,453   

Variable-rate debt

     —           45   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     2,111         2,498   

Gross interest income

     —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest expense

   $ 2,111       $ 2,498   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

At July 29, 2011, $135.7 million was outstanding on our fixed-rate unsecured senior notes. We did not have any balances outstanding on our variable-rate revolving lines of credit. The decrease in interest expense was primarily

 

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the result of lower average borrowings in the first quarter of fiscal 2012. We reduced our total debt by $40.9 million during fiscal 2011 and by an additional $13.6 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2012. A change in market interest rates will not impact interest expense associated with our fixed-rate debt, but will impact our variable-rate debt when there is an outstanding balance.

Taxes

The combined federal and state income tax rate was 29.8% in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 versus 33.6% a year ago.

The lower fiscal 2012 rate reflected the impact of discrete items, including favorable income tax settlements with certain state taxing authorities and other items. We did not have any income tax settlements in the corresponding period last year. We anticipate the annual effective tax rate for the entire year of fiscal 2012 to approximate 32.9%. We reevaluate the combined federal and state income tax rates each quarter. Therefore, the current projected effective tax rate for the entire year may change.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash generated from operations and our bank lines of credit were the main sources of funds for working capital, capital expenditures, debt repayments and share repurchases in the first quarter of fiscal 2012. Cash and equivalents totaled $59.9 million at July 29, 2011. Our bank lines of credit total $120.0 million, of which $12.3 million is reserved for certain standby letters-of-credit. The remaining $107.7 million of our bank lines of credit is available for liquidity needs, capital expansion and repurchases of Bob Evans common stock. At July 29, 2011, we did not have any balances outstanding on these lines of credit. During the first quarter of fiscal 2012, we repurchased 46,900 shares of our outstanding common stock at a cost of $1.7 million. Our board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $50 million for the full year in fiscal 2012, which will double our authorized share repurchase program compared to fiscal 2011. Our quarterly cash dividend was $0.20 per share on our outstanding common stock in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to $0.18 per share in the corresponding period last year. Our board of directors has authorized our annual dividend rate to increase from $0.78 per share in fiscal 2011 to $1.00 per share in fiscal 2012. We believe these increases are in recognition of our healthy balance sheet, disciplined capital allocation strategy and operating cash flow.

Capital expenditures consist of purchases of land for future restaurant sites, new and rebuilt restaurants, production plant improvements, purchases of new and replacement furniture and equipment, and ongoing remodeling programs. Capital expenditures were $10.1 million through three months of fiscal 2012 compared to $9.0 million in the corresponding period last year. We expect to open six new Bob Evans Restaurants in fiscal 2012. Based on positive returns and sustained same-store sales of our “Farm Fresh Refresh” remodel program, we expanded our initial number of remodels from 56 to 86 Bob Evans Restaurants in fiscal 2012. We also plan to rebuild three Bob Evans Restaurants in fiscal 2012. In fiscal 2012, we do not plan to open or rebuild any new Mimi’s. We are still evaluating the performance of the Mimi’s restaurants remodeled in fiscal year 2011 to determine if the investment meets our return-on-investment expectations. We expect capital spending to approximate between $80.0 and $90.0 million for all of fiscal 2012. Capital expenditures for fiscal 2011 were $44.0 million.

We believe that our cash flow from operations, as well as our existing bank lines of credit, will be sufficient to fund future capital expenditures, working capital requirements, debt repayments and share repurchases.

Business Outlook

Diluted earnings per share for the quarter increased from $0.41 in the prior year to $0.59 in the first quarter of fiscal 2012. The increase in diluted earnings per share is primarily a result of increases in our foods segment profitability driven by our pricing and discount actions, the closure of two fresh sausage operations in the second quarter of fiscal 2011, lower sow costs and cost savings from our lean manufacturing productivity initiatives, partially offset by negative same-store sales at both of our restaurant concepts, along with a decrease in comparable pounds sold in our foods segment, discussed in the Foods Segment Overview section earlier.

 

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The fiscal 2012 outlook relies on a number of assumptions as detailed in this and the following paragraphs. We anticipate overall net sales to remain relatively flat in fiscal 2012 at about $1.7 billion. We expect earnings per share of approximately $2.36 to $2.44 for fiscal 2012.

We expect same-store sales at Bob Evans Restaurants to be flat for the full-year and Mimi’s to experience full-year same-store sales of negative 2.0% to negative 3.0%. We expected lower same-store sales in the first quarter, with gradual sequential improvement in the second, third and fourth quarters due partly to menu innovation initiatives and value messaging. We expect approximately $2.0 million higher year-over-year restaurant remodel start-up expenses, due to the higher number of planned remodels relative to fiscal 2011. We expect to record most of this incremental remodel expense in the second and fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. The restaurant segment operating margins are expected to be approximately 6.0% to 7.0% for the full fiscal 2012 year. We expect margin pressure from increasing commodity costs, offset by moderate price increases and menu management.

In the foods segment, we expect continued growth in pounds sold and expanded retail distribution, with overall net sales of $330.0 to $350.0 million for the full fiscal 2012 year. We anticipate that sow costs will average approximately $60 to $65 per hundredweight in fiscal 2012 with the full-year average at the high end of this range. We expect operating income margins in the foods segment of approximately 7.0% to 8.0%. We expect the foods segment operating income margin to improve during the remainder of fiscal 2012 due to the cost savings related to lean manufacturing productivity initiatives started in the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

We are projecting net interest expense of approximately $8.5 to $9.5 million for all of fiscal 2012.

We estimate that our effective tax rate will approximate 32.9% for all of fiscal 2012, which is more representative of our historical average. We project weighted-average diluted shares outstanding to be approximately 30.0 million shares for the year, down from 30.4 million, to account for the increased share repurchase authorization.

We expect capital expenditures to approximate $80.0 to $90.0 million in fiscal 2012, an increase in our capital spending from $44.0 million in fiscal 2011. The increase is largely due to the expansion of the remodel program we expect to complete in fiscal 2012. At Bob Evans Restaurants we plan to build at least six new restaurants, plan to rebuild three restaurants and remodel 86 existing restaurants in fiscal 2012. At Mimi’s, we do not plan to open, rebuild or remodel any restaurants. Depreciation and amortization expense for fiscal 2012 should approximate $80.0 to $90.0 million.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We do not currently use derivative financial instruments for speculative or hedging purposes. We maintain our cash and cash equivalents in financial instruments with maturities of three months or less when purchased.

At July 29, 2011, our outstanding debt included $135.7 million of fixed-rate unsecured senior notes. We did not have any balances outstanding on our variable-rate revolving lines of credit. A change in market interest rates will not impact interest expense associated with our fixed-rate debt, but will impact our variable-rate debt when there are outstanding balances.

We purchase certain commodities such as beef, pork, poultry, seafood, produce and dairy products. These commodities are generally purchased based upon market prices established with suppliers. These purchase arrangements may contain contractual features that fix the price paid for certain commodities. We do not use financial instruments to hedge commodity prices because these purchase arrangements help control the ultimate cost paid and most commodity price aberrations are generally short-term in nature.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

With the participation of our management, including Bob Evans’ principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based upon that evaluation, Bob Evans’ principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that:

 

   

information required to be disclosed by Bob Evans in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other reports that Bob Evans files or submits under the Exchange Act would be accumulated and communicated to Bob Evans’ management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure;

 

   

information required to be disclosed by Bob Evans in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other reports that Bob Evans files or submits under the Exchange Act would be recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms; and

 

   

Bob Evans’ disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to ensure that material information relating to Bob Evans and its consolidated subsidiaries is made known to them, particularly during the period in which the periodic reports of Bob Evans, including this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, are being prepared.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

We are from time-to-time involved in ordinary and routine litigation, typically involving claims from customers, employees and others related to operational issues common to the restaurant and food manufacturing industries. We are involved with a number of pending legal proceedings incidental to our business. Management presently believes that the ultimate outcome of these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.

There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in Part 1, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 29, 2011.

 

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

On August 15, 2011, the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $50.0 million for fiscal 2012, an increase of $25.0 million approved by the Board on June 14, 2011. The program authorizes Bob Evans to repurchase its outstanding common stock in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions.

The following table provides information on Bob Evans purchases of its common stock during the three fiscal months ended July 29, 2011:

 

Period

   Total Value of
Shares Purchased
     Average Price Paid
Per Share
     Total Value of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
     Maximum Value of
Shares that May
Yet be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs
 

4/30/2011-5/27/2011

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ 50,000,000   

5/28/2011-6/24/2011

     —           —           —           50,000,000   

6/25/2011-7/29/11

     1,655,944         35.31         1,655,944         48,344,056   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,655,944       $ 35.31       $ 1,655,944       $ 48,344,056   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

Not Applicable

 

ITEM 4. (Removed and Reserved)

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

Not Applicable

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

EXHIBIT
NO.

  

DESCRIPTION

  

LOCATION

    3.1    Amended and Restated Bylaws of Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (As Amended on August 23, 2011)    Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 29, 2011 (File No. 0-01667)
  31.1    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (Principal Executive Officer)    Filed herewith
  31.2    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (Principal Financial Officer)    Filed herewith
  32.1    Section 1350 Certification (Principal Executive Officer)    Filed herewith
  32.2    Section 1350 Certification (Principal Financial Officer)    Filed herewith
101.INS    XBRL Instance Document    *
101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document    *
101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document    *
101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document    *
101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document    *
101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document    *

 

* In accordance with Regulation S-T, the XBRL-related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall be deemed to be furnished and not filed herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

BOB EVANS FARMS, INC.
By:   /S/    STEVEN A. DAVIS        
  Steven A. Davis
  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
  (Principal Executive Officer)
By:   /S/    PAUL F. DESANTIS        
  Paul F. DeSantis*
  Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)

 

September 2, 2011

     
Date      
     

 

* Paul F. DeSantis has been duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Registrant as its principal financial officer.

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

Dated September 2, 2011

Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

  

Location

    3.1    Amended and Restated Bylaws of Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (As Amended on August 23, 2011)    Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 29, 2011 (File No. 0-01667)
  31.1    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (Principal Executive Officer)    Filed herewith
  31.2    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (Principal Financial Officer)    Filed herewith
  32.1    Section 1350 Certification (Principal Executive Officer)    Filed herewith
  32.2    Section 1350 Certification (Principal Financial Officer)    Filed herewith
101.INS    XBRL Instance Document    *
101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document    *
101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document    *
101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document    *
101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document    *
101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document    *

 

* In accordance with Regulation S-T, the XBRL-related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall be deemed to be furnished and not filed herewith.

 

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