- Reported Earnings per share $0.41 diluted
- Earnings per share from operations $0.42 diluted, up 13.5%
HERSHEY, Pa., July 20 - The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced sales and earnings for the second quarter ended July 2, 2006. Consolidated net sales were $1,052,067,000, up 6.4 percent compared with $988,447,000 for the second quarter of 2005. Net income for the second quarter of 2006 was $98,440,000, or $0.41 per share-diluted, compared with $93,223,000 or $0.37 per share-diluted, for the comparable period of 2005.
The results reflect the expensing of employee stock options and other share-based compensation for all periods presented in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (Revised 2004), Share-Based Payment, under the modified retrospective application method. Under the modified retrospective application method, the results for 2005 were adjusted and are reported as though stock options granted by the Company had been expensed beginning January 1, 2005.
For the second quarter of 2006, these results, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), include a net pre-tax charge of $2.6 million associated with the previously announced business realignment initiatives to advance the Company's value-enhancing strategy. Net income from operations, which excludes the net charge for the second quarter of 2006, was $100,250,000, or $0.42 per share-diluted, compared with $93,223,000 or $0.37 per share-diluted in 2005, an increase of 13.5 percent.
Record Second-Quarter Performance
"Hershey's second quarter results were encouraging," said Richard H. Lenny, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, "as strong sales growth of 6.4 percent combined with overall solid cost controls delivered a 13.5 percent increase in diluted earnings per share from operations. Hershey's new product innovation, particularly in the areas of dark chocolate, refreshment, and Kissables, was the major contributor to this sales performance. Seasonal shipments also positively impacted sales during the quarter."
First Half Results
For the first six months of 2006, consolidated net sales were $2,184,795,000, compared with $2,114,861,000 for the first half of 2005. Net income for the first six months of 2006 was $219,408,000, or $.91 per share- diluted, compared with $206,245,000, or $0.83 per share-diluted, for the first half of 2005. Excluding a first half pre-tax net charge of $4.4 million related to the Company's business realignment initiatives, net income for the first six months of 2006 was $222,433,000, or $0.92 per share-diluted.
"Our first half results showed an improvement in net sales trends, a strengthening of Hershey's marketplace leadership behind our new product platforms and excellent retail execution, and strong profitability," Lenny continued.
"As we enter the second half of 2006, we're encouraged by our prospects. A combination of new product innovation, solid seasonal programming, and good visibility into our total cost structure will enable us to deliver our full- year objectives. Therefore, we anticipate net sales growth for 2006 to be somewhat above our long-term range of 3-4 percent, and the increase in diluted earnings per share from operations should slightly exceed our long-term expectations of 9-11 percent," Lenny concluded.
Note: In this sales and earnings release, Hershey has provided income measures excluding certain items described above, in addition to net income determined in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures, as shown in the attached pro forma income statements, are used in evaluating results of operations for internal purposes. These non-GAAP measures are not intended to replace the presentation of financial results in accordance with GAAP. Rather, the Company believes exclusion of such items provides additional information to investors to facilitate the comparison of past and present operations.
During the second half of 2005, the Company recorded pre-tax charges associated with business realignment initiatives of $119.0 million or $0.29 per share-diluted. Net pre-tax charges for business realignment initiatives of $4.4 million or $0.01 per share-diluted were recorded during the first half of 2006. Based on our current estimates, the total cost to implement the business realignment initiatives is expected to be approximately $125 million to $135 million before tax or $0.30 to $0.32 per share-diluted. The business realignment program is expected to be fully completed by the end of 2006.
Live Web Cast
As previously announced, the Company will hold a conference call with analysts today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call will be web cast live via Hershey's corporate Website http://www.hersheys.com. Please go to the Investor Relations Section of the Website for further details.
Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains statements which are forward-looking. These statements are made based upon current expectations which are subject to risk and uncertainty. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause results to differ materially include, but are not limited to: our ability to implement and generate expected ongoing annual savings from the initiatives to advance our value-enhancing strategy; changes in raw material and other costs and selling price increases; our ability to implement improvements to and reduce costs associated with our supply chain; pension cost factors, such as actuarial assumptions, market performance and employee retirement decisions; changes in our stock price, and resulting impacts on our expenses for incentive compensation, stock options and certain employee benefits; market demand for our new and existing products; changes in our business environment, including actions of competitors and changes in consumer preferences; changes in governmental laws and regulations, including taxes; risks and uncertainties related to our international operations; and such other matters as discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2005.
The Hershey Company
Summary of Consolidated Statements of Income
for the periods ended July 2, 2006 and July 3, 2005
(in thousands except per share amounts)
Second Quarter Six Months
2006 2005 2006 2005
Net Sales $1,052,067 $988,447 $2,184,795 $2,114,861
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of Sales 643,375 595,152 1,346,253 1,290,736
Selling, Marketing and
Administrative 221,478 226,658 438,272 459,816
Business Realignment
Charge, net 4,240 --- 7,571 ---
Total Costs and
Expenses 869,093 821,810 1,792,096 1,750,552
Income Before Interest
and Income Taxes (EBIT) 182,974 166,637 392,699 364,309
Interest Expense, net 27,490 20,625 52,693 40,029
Income Before Income
Taxes 155,484 146,012 340,006 324,280
Provision for Income Taxes 57,044 52,789 120,598 118,035
Net Income $98,440 $93,223 $219,408 $206,245
Net Income Per Share
- Basic - Common $0.43 $0.39 $0.95 $0.86
- Basic - Class B $0.38 $0.35 $0.85 $0.78
- Diluted $0.41 $0.37 $0.91 $0.83
Shares Outstanding
- Basic - Common 175,779 184,362 177,344 185,047
- Basic - Class B 60,817 60,818 60,818 60,824
- Diluted 240,124 248,993 241,644 249,666
Key Margins:
Gross Margin 38.8% 39.8% 38.4% 39.0%
EBIT Margin 17.4% 16.9% 18.0% 17.2%
Net Margin 9.4% 9.4% 10.0% 9.8%
The Hershey Company
Pro Forma Summary of Consolidated Statements of Income
for the periods ended July 2, 2006 and July 3, 2005
(in thousands except per share amounts)
Second Quarter Six Months
2006 2005 2006 2005
Net Sales $1,052,067 $988,447 $2,184,795 $2,114,861
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of Sales 644,975(a) 595,152 1,349,452(a) 1,290,736
Selling, Marketing
and Administrative 221,478 226,658 438,272 459,816
Business Realignment
Charge, net ---(b) --- ---(b) ---
Total Costs and
Expenses 866,453 821,810 1,787,724 1,750,552
Income Before Interest
and Income Taxes (EBIT) 185,614 166,637 397,071 364,309
Interest Expense, net 27,490 20,625 52,693 40,029
Income Before Income
Taxes 158,124 146,012 344,378 324,280
Provision for Income Taxes 57,874 52,789 121,945 118,035
Net Income $100,250 $93,223 $222,433 $206,245
Net Income Per Share
- Basic - Common $0.43 $0.39 $0.96 $0.86
- Basic - Class B $0.39 $0.35 $0.86 $0.78
- Diluted $0.42 $0.37 $0.92 $0.83
Shares Outstanding
- Basic - Common 175,779 184,362 177,344 185,047
- Basic - Class B 60,817 60,818 60,818 60,824
- Diluted 240,124 248,993 241,644 249,666
Key Margins:
Adjusted Gross Margin 38.7% 39.8% 38.2% 39.0%
Adjusted EBIT Margin 17.6% 16.9% 18.2% 17.2%
Adjusted Net Margin 9.5% 9.4% 10.2% 9.8%
(a) Excludes business realignment credit of $(1.6) million pre-tax or
$(1.0) million after-tax for the second quarter and $(3.2) million
pre-tax or $(2.0) million after-tax for the six months.
(b) Excludes business realignment charge of $4.2 million pre-tax or $2.8
million after-tax for the second quarter and $7.6 million pre-tax or
$5.0 million after-tax for the six months.
The Hershey Company
Consolidated Balance Sheets
as of July 2, 2006 and December 31, 2005
(in thousands of dollars)
Assets 2006 2005
Cash and Cash Equivalents $23,485 $67,183
Accounts Receivable - Trade (Net) 369,436 559,289
Deferred Income Taxes 62,638 78,196
Inventories 857,861 610,284
Prepaid Expenses and Other 131,629 93,988
Total Current Assets 1,445,049 1,408,940
Net Plant and Property 1,647,220 1,659,138
Goodwill 489,383 487,338
Other Intangibles 140,004 142,626
Other Assets 590,604 597,194
Total Assets $4,312,260 $4,295,236
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Loans Payable $1,323,749 $819,115
Accounts Payable 156,423 167,812
Accrued Liabilities 415,528 507,843
Taxes Payable 2,638 23,453
Total Current Liabilities 1,898,338 1,518,223
Long-Term Debt 752,654 942,755
Other Long-Term Liabilities 409,729 412,929
Deferred Income Taxes 400,718 400,253
Total Liabilities 3,461,439 3,274,160
Total Stockholders' Equity 850,821 1,021,076
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $4,312,260 $4,295,236
